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  The World's Biggest Cash Machine...

  Chris Blackhurst

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  'Jaw-dropping revelations . . . The incredible story of [Man United] laid bare in new book' - Daily Mail'A gripping tale, full of insight. Blackhurst is an enormously talented writer' – City A.M.From Chris Blackhurst, the former Editor of the Independent, comes The World's Biggest Cash Machine, a gripping and tightly reported account of how the Glazers, owners of Manchester United, became the most maligned figures in the Premier League, and how they changed the beautiful game forever.Manchester United’s supporters span the globe and cross generations. But, with few exceptions, they are united in their anger with the American family who bought their club in 2005, plunging it into record levels of debt. The Glazers’ reign has become synonymous with the financialization of football, and has coincided with fan protests and a decline of Manchester United’s fortunes on the pitch . . . if not on the balance sheet.But what defines this secretive family, and do these astute businessmen deserve the opprobrium they receive? In this captivating account, informed by interviews with key figures behind the scenes, journalist and commentator Chris Blackhurst charts the gripping story of the world’s biggest football club – as well as exploring the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.'Packed with insights and details that will both amaze and appal you . . . if it doesn't make you angry, you need to check your pulse' – Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland, on Too Big to Jail

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  Hilda's Story - Surviving the...

  Lori Krein

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  Not many children survived the Holocaust. In this book, Hilda Thieberger describes first hand how she and her husband, Irwin, with the help of many other kind souls, kept their daughter alive against a backdrop of war, starvation, and persecution.

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  Lady Director - Adventures in...

  Joyce Chopra

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  Hailed by the New Yorker as "a crucial forebear of generations," award–winning director Joyce Chopra came of age in the 1950s, prior to the dawn of feminism, and long before the #MeToo movement. As a young woman, it seemed impossible that she might one day realize her dream of becoming a film director. 
   
   
   
  Chopra got her start making documentary films with the legendary D. A. Pennebaker. From her ground-breaking autobiographical short, Joyce at 34, to her rousingly successful first feature, Smooth Talk, to a series of increasingly cruel moves by Hollywood producers unwilling to accept a woman in the director's role, Chopra's career trajectory was never easy or straightforward. 
   
   
   
  In this engaging, candid memoir, Chopra describes how she learned to navigate the deeply embedded sexism of the film industry, helping to pave the way for a generation of women filmmakers who would come after her. 
   
   
   
  During a career spanning six decades, Joyce Chopra has worked through monumental shifts in her craft and in the culture at large, and the span of her life story offers a view into the implacable momentum of the push for all womens' liberation.

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  Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. 
  Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. 

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  JD Vance The Biography: From...

  Jordan Blake

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  Uncover the inspiring life story of J.D. Vance in J.D. Vance: The Biography – From Hillbilly to Capitol Hill by Jordan Blake. This audiobook provides an intimate look at the man behind Hillbilly Elegy, tracing his path from the heart of Appalachia to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. 
  Born into a family grappling with poverty and addiction, Vance’s early years were marked by instability and hardship. Yet, against the odds, he managed to escape the cycle of despair that ensnared so many around him. This biography offers a detailed exploration of Vance’s journey, highlighting his military service, his struggles and successes in higher education, and his eventual rise as a key figure in American politics and culture. 
  Through vivid storytelling and thoughtful analysis, Jordan Blake reveals how Vance's experiences in the working-class America of his youth informed his political views and shaped his role as a commentator on the nation’s socio-economic divides. This audiobook is essential listening for those interested in contemporary politics, social issues, and the personal stories that influence public life. It’s a compelling portrait of a man who has navigated the complex landscape of modern America, from the hills of Appalachia to the heights of Capitol Hill.

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  A Man Who Knew How to Forgive -...

  Francesc Faus

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  Forgiving is no easy task: in fact, it may be the most difficult endeavor one can undertake. St. Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, said, “I didn’t need to learn how to forgive, because God has taught me how to love.” Still, even this saint struggled with the trying task of forgiving. This collection of anecdotes from his life explores his experiences in offering and accepting forgiveness. 
  Life as a priest in the midst of the violent Spanish Civil War offered St. Josemaría countless opportunities to practice forgiveness. Owing to an attitude of prayer, mortification, and total confidence in God, he was as immediate and resolute in forgiving in dramatic situations as he was in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life. He knew when a situation necessitated silence, and was always prompt in offering an apology when he found himself in the wrong. Readers will find themselves equally amazed and humbled by the gentle charity that contributed to Josemaría’s sainthood. 
  In addition to anecdotes from St. Josemaría Escrivá's life, this powerful introduction to forgiveness includes a biography of St. Josemaría, an explanation of the message of Opus Dei, excerpts from Pope John Paul II at the canonization of St. Josemaría and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI) at the beatification of Josemaría Escrivá, as well as resources for further information in print and online. 

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