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  Reckless - Sex Lies and JFK

  Mike Rothmiller, Douglas Thompson

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  Drawing on new interviews and previously hidden police and intelligence files, Reckless finally reveals the full corruption of America’s Camelot. 
  ‘Reads like James Ellroy’– Daily Telegraph 
  ‘JFK didn’t hesitate to employ deception, espionage and covert action’ – Timothy Naftali, Wall Street Journal 
  John F. Kennedy’s life is promoted by sentimental and careless myth-makers as pure legend. But a sinister shadow lies across it. 
  His death was such a shocking event that the vivid memory of his assassination still blinds us to much of what went before. When it is recalled, it is almost always seen through the prism of that single, terrible day in Dallas, obscuring the dark corners of his time and government. 
  For JFK, power was soundbites over policy, the White House a fairytale castle, and the President manifested as a hypersexualised movie star. As with Hollywood, the willing suspension of belief was required. 
  Reality imposes no such limits. 
  Drawing on essential new material derived from decades-long investigations, Detective Mike Rothmiller and Douglas Thompson shatter the secrets and lies with a revelatory and dramatic true-life thriller focusing on JFK and Robert F. Kennedy, both before and after they bought the White House. 
  All the usual suspects, from FBI titan J. Edgar Hoover and billionaire Howard Hughes to CIA rogue agents and Mob hitmen appear in a narrative which sweeps from wartime London to the salons of Washington, from the bedrooms of Hollywood to the torture chambers and jungles of central America, and on to revolutionary Cuba and the tragic, bloody political carousel of Vietnam.

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  Witness - Stories

  Jamel Brinkley

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  What does it mean to really see the world around you—to bear witness? And what does it cost us, both to see and not to see? 
   
  In these ten stories, each set in the changing landscapes of contemporary New York City, a range of characters—from children to grandmothers to ghosts—live through the responsibility of perceiving and the moral challenge of speaking up or taking action. Though they strive to  
  connect with, stand up for, care for, and remember one another, they often fall short, and the structures they build around these ambitions and failures shape their futures as well as the legacies and prospects of their communities and their city. 
   
  In its portraits of families and friendships lost and found, the paradox of intimacy, the long shadow of grief, and the meaning of home, Witness enacts its own testimony. Here is a world where fortunes can be made and stolen in just a few generations, where strangers might sometimes  
  show kindness while those we trust—doctors, employers, siblings—too often turn away, where joy comes in snatches: flowers on a windowsill, dancing in the street, glimpsing your purpose, change on the horizon. 
   
  With prose as upendingly beautiful as it is artfully, seamlessly crafted, Jamel Brinkley offers nothing less than the full scope of life and death and change in the great, unending drama of the city.

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  Anthems We Love - 29 Iconic...

  Steve Baltin, Cameron Crowe

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  Read by the author. 
  "Anthems We Love is not just a tale of artistic adventure, it's also a manual for artists and fans alike. There is no formula. Just these inspiring stories of the heart . . . " —Cameron Crowe, Academy Award–nominated director, producer, and screenwriter (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Say Anything, and Pearl Jam Twenty) 
  From U2 to Carly Simon, the Temptations to TLC, artists describe in their own words how their songs became the soundtrack of your life in this celebration of music featuring original interviews by acclaimed music journalist Steve Baltin. 
  Which Beach Boys’ song brings Paul McCartney to tears? What makes “Light My Fire” a rite-of-passage song for teens in every generation, according to Doors guitarist Robby Krieger? What is it about music that brings back so vividly the passion of our early loves, our deepest losses, our richest memories? 
  Acclaimed music journalist Steve Baltin examines twenty-nine iconic songs of modern music to ultimately answer: what transforms a song into an anthem? How did these songs become such a part of our culture? Featuring original interviews with superstar musicians like the Beach Boys, Shania Twain, and Earth Wind and Fire, this book offers a detailed celebration of songwriting, fan connections, memorable live performances, and more. 
  A must-have anthology for music fans, Anthems We Love showcases the most beloved and popular songs of all time, including Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” the Jackson 5’s “ABC,” Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” and TOTO’s “Africa.” More so, it centers the artists behind these songs—and the songs that formed the soundtracks of their lives—as they share stories, for the first time, about how writing an anthem has changed their lives, those of their fans, and our world. 
  Photos are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Warren Buffett: The Making of an...

  New York Angelo

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  Discover the untold story of Warren Buffett’s rise to becoming one of the greatest investors of all time. The Making of an Investment Legend takes you through the pivotal early years of Buffett’s life, revealing the influences, challenges, and key decisions that shaped his path to financial mastery. 
  From his humble beginnings during the Great Depression to his revolutionary transformation of Berkshire Hathaway, this book explores the milestones that defined Buffett’s journey:Early Ambitions: How an entrepreneurial spirit and lessons from his father, Howard Buffett, laid the foundation for his financial prudence.Education & Mentorship: The profound impact of studying under Benjamin Graham, the "father of value investing," at Columbia University.First Successes: Buffett’s rise through the 1950s and early 1960s with Buffett Partnership Ltd., demonstrating his genius for identifying undervalued opportunities.Lessons Learned: The challenges of activist investing, including the backlash over Dempster Mill Manufacturing, and how they shaped his approach to balancing profits with reputation.Strategic Evolution: The acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway, his partnership with Charlie Munger, and the decision to transform a struggling textile company into a diversified empire. 
  This is the story of how a young man with an insatiable curiosity for finance became a global investment icon. Perfect for aspiring investors, business enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the journey of an extraordinary mind.

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  Invest Like a Billionaire:...

  Gideon Wolfe

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  Invest Like a Billionaire: Simplified Strategies for Everyday Success 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐ 
  Are you looking to advance your financial knowledge and invest like a billionaire? 
  Searching for a comprehensive guide that offers simplified strategies for everyday success? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applying wealth-building strategies, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you’re geared for financial success. 
  Updated with the latest wealth strategies for your financial growth. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights into effective wealth-building strategies 
  - Detailed explanations of key financial principles 
  - Fruitful strategies for investment preparation and wealth accumulation 
  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for your financial success. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official financial entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our financial growth guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey to financial success today!

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  From the Inside Out - Harrowing...

  Erik O. Ronningen

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  Fifteen survivors of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center share their dramatic stories of that fateful day. On September 11, 2001, tens of thousands in New York City awakened to a beautiful Tuesday morning. Just like any other day, they completed their morning routines and headed to work. For Erik Ronningen, that was his job with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at the World Trade Center. Ronningen had a big, career-changing meeting scheduled for 9 A.M.  At 8:46 A.M., Erik was on the seventy-first floor of the North Tower when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the building. As acrid smoke filled the building, he made his way downstairs, hoping to get to the Security Command Center in the basement of the South Tower. However, he was unable to reach it and was the last person to exit the South Tower alive . . .  In From the Inside Out, Ronningen shares the story of his harrowing escape, along with stories from fourteen other survivors. These gripping accounts chronicle individuals displaying courage and heroism when their ordinary day quickly became a fiery scramble for survival.

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