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Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The inspiring story of India's 11th President, and his rise to the top in the face of adversity.
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, the son of a little-educated boat-owner in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, had an unparalleled career as a defence scientist, culminating in the highest civilian award of ... (Goodreads)
Gandhi: An Autobiography
by Mahatma Gandhi
An intimate account of Gandhi's life, philosophy, and political activism.
Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, ... (Goodreads)
Playing It My Way: My Autobiography
by Sachin Tendulkar
The autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, detailing his life and career in cricket.
"I’m delighted that my autobiography #PlayingitMyWay will be published on November 6, this year. I knew that agreeing to write my story would need me to be completely honest, as that’s the way I have ... (Goodreads)
India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy
by Ramachandra Guha
An expansive account of India's post-independence history, exploring its unique path to democracy.
A magisterial account of the pains, the struggles, the humiliations, and the glories of the world's largest and least likely democracy, Ramachandra Guha's India After Gandhi is a breathtaking ... (Goodreads)
Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
by Yuval Noah Harari
An exploration of humanity's future, and the potential paths of our species.
Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times, bestseller and international phenomenon, Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning ... (Goodreads)
You Can Win: A Step by Step Tool for Top Achievers
by Shiv Khera
A self-help book that provides practical tips and strategies for achieving success in life and business.
Presents an approach that takes you from ancient wisdom to contemporary thinking. This book helps you to dispel confusion in daily life and clarify values. ... (Goodreads)
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny
by Robin S. Sharma
A spiritual journey of self-discovery, learning to live life to its fullest.
Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, ... (Goodreads)
Open
by Andre Agassi
Autobiographical account of a tennis star's career, struggles, and personal growth.
From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi’s incredibly rigorous ... (Goodreads)
It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life
by Lance Armstrong
A story of resilience and courage, detailing Armstrong’s fight against cancer and recovery.
In 1993 , 21-year-old Lance Armstrong becomes World Cycling Champion . In Austin, Texas, four years later on October 2, 1996, at age 25, Armstrong is diagnosed with testicular cancer with metastasis ... (Wikipedia)
The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
An inspiring story of how to attain excellence through the martial art of Tai Chi.
Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind ... (Goodreads)
Permanent Record
by Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden's memoir detailing his decision to leak classified information about the US government's surveillance programs and his life in exile.
Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system ... (Goodreads)
Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
by Jean Sasson
An inside look at the life of a Saudi princess, filled with struggles and struggles for freedom.
Sultana is a Saudi Arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. But in ... (Goodreads)
Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
by Brian L. Weiss
A psychiatrist discovers the power of past-life regression therapy through a young patient's experiences.
From author and psychotherapist Dr. Brian Weiss comes the classic bestseller on the true case of the past-life therapy that changed the lives of both the prominent psychiatrist and young patient ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
by John Grisham
True crime story of an innocent man convicted of a crime he didn't commit.
Ron Williamson has returned to his hometown of Ada, Oklahoma, after multiple failed attempts to play for various minor league baseball teams, including the Fort Lauderdale Yankees and two affiliate ... (Wikipedia)
Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
by Blaine Harden
True story of a man who escaped from a North Korean prison camp and his journey to freedom.
A, New York Times, bestseller, the shocking story of one of the few people born in a North Korean political prison to have escaped and survived. North Korea is isolated and hungry, bankrupt and ... (Goodreads)
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
by Ben Horowitz
A practical guide to navigating the challenges of building and leading a successful business, with insights from a seasoned entrepreneur.
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for ... (Barnes & Noble)
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker
Exploring the science of sleep, uncovering its powerful effects on health, productivity, and wellbeing.
“,Why We Sleep, is an important and fascinating book...Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
by Phil Knight
The story of one man's dream to start a business and the obstacles he encountered along the way.
In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of ... (Goodreads)
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
by Cal Newport
Strategies and techniques to help readers stay focused on tasks and achieve greater success.
One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on ... (Goodreads)
The Secret
by Rhonda Byrne
A journey of self-empowerment, unlocking the power of positive thinking.
Alternate cover edition of, ISBN 9781582701707,. The worldwide bestselling phenomenon that has helped millions tap the power of the law that governs all our lives to create—intentionally and ... (Goodreads)
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
by William L. Shirer
The definitive story of Nazi Germany, its rise and fall, and its lasting impacts.
Hitler boasted that The Third Reich would last a thousand years. It lasted only 12. But those 12 years contained some of the most catastrophic events Western civilization has ever known. No other ... (Goodreads)
iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
by Steve Wozniak
Autobiography of Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, detailing his journey from a computer geek to a cult icon.
" iWoz traces the life and times of a brilliant, gifted... individual whose contributions to the scientific, business and cultural realms are extensive."— Bookpage Before slim laptops that fit into ... (Goodreads)
How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
by Michael Gates Gill
A wealthy advertising executive loses everything and finds redemption working at Starbucks.
In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all: a big house in the suburbs, a loving family, and a top job at an ad agency with a six-figure salary. By the time he turned sixty, he had lost everything ... (Goodreads)
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
A financial literacy guide that explores the power of financial education and investment.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his "rich dad" — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money ... (Goodreads)
Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation
by Tim Brown
A guide to using design thinking to drive innovation and change within organizations.
The myth of innovation is that brilliant ideas leap fully formed from the minds of geniuses. The reality is that most innovations come from a process of rigorous examination through which great ideas ... (Goodreads)
The Magic
by Rhonda Byrne
Unveiling the power of the universe and the law of attraction to manifest success and happiness.
One word changes everything... No matter who you are or where you are, no matter what your current circumstances,, The Magic, is going to change your entire life! For more than twenty centuries, ... (Goodreads)
When Rabbit Howls
by Truddi Chase
A true story of a woman with dissociative identity disorder, detailing her 92 personalities and the trauma that caused them.
Truddi Chase began therapy to discover why she suffered from blackouts. What surfaced was terrifying: she was inhabited by 'the Troops'-92 individual personalities. This groundbreaking true story is ... (Goodreads)
Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
by Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella's vision for Microsoft's future, emphasizing empathy, innovation, and societal impact.
As told by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Hit Refresh is the story of corporate change and reinvention as well as the story of Nadella’s personal journey, one that is taking place today inside a ... (Goodreads)
The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That is Connecting the World
by David Kirkpatrick
A detailed account of the rise of Facebook, its impact on society, and the people behind it.
The inside story of Facebook, told with the full, exclusive cooperation of founder Mark Zuckerberg and the company's other leaders. In little more than half a decade, Facebook has gone from a ... (Goodreads)
The Complete Persepolis
by Marjane Satrapi
Autobiographical tale of a girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir. Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving ... (Goodreads)
