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  Conversations with Isaiah Berlin

  Ramin Jahanbegloo

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  An illuminating and witty dialogue with one of the greatest intellectual figures of the twentieth century. Ramin Jahanbegloo's interview with Isaiah Berlin grew into a series of five conversations which offer an intimate view of Berlin and his ideas. They include discussions on pluralism and liberty as well as the thinkers and writers who influenced Berlin. This revised edition provided an excellent introduction to Berlin's thought. Ramin Jahanbegloo is an Iranian philosopher, who has taught in Europe and North America. In 2006 he was imprisoned for several months in Iran. He is currently teaching Political Philosophy at Toronto University. 'Though like Our Lord and Socrates he does not publish much, he thinks and says a great deal and has had an enormous influence on our times'. Maurice Bowra 'Berlin never talks down to the interviewer. Conversations here means the minds of the interviewed and interviewer meet on equal terms in language that is transparently clear, informed, witty and entertaining'. Stephen Spender 'He is wise without seeming pompous, witty without seeming trivial, affectionate without seeming sentimental'. Michael Ignatieff 'Isaiah Berlin... has for fifty years in this talkative and quarrelsome city (Oxford) been something special, admired by all and disliked by no-one... a benevolent super-don'. John Bayley http://berlin.wolf.ox.ac.uk/

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  Still Laughing - A Life in...

  George Schlatter, Jon Macks,...

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  In 1967, producer George Schlatter pitched an idea for a quirky new television show: one inspired by the hippie counterculture, which would take the idea of sit-ins, love-ins, and be-ins, and manifest that politicized, sexualized, consciousness-raising energy into pure comedy. Much to the surprise of NBC executives, Laugh-In soon became the #1 show on American TV, and the careers of beloved stars like Lily Tomlin and Goldie Hawn were born. 
   
   
   
  Still Laughing features never-before-told stories from the creation of one of the most groundbreaking shows in television history. It also recounts the coming-of-age of one of Hollywood's most iconic producers, from his early nightclub days rubbing elbows with mob figures like Mickey Cohen and John Stompanato, to his influential friendships with Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, for whom George was asked to deliver a eulogy at his funeral decades later. 
   
   
   
  An inside look at Hollywood in the wake of the cultural upheaval of the '60s and '70s, Still Laughing demonstrates the crucial, deeply creative role a working producer plays in bringing a show (and its stars) to life. With spit-fire humor, tireless wit, and keen perception, Still Laughing tells of the rise of some of comedy's greatest talents, and reveals the actual people cloistered inside larger-than-life celebrity.

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  The Ruff Road to Glory

  Anonyme

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  Gradually going blind in his twenties, Rich Ruffalo refused to face reality. And then, one rainy evening, unable to make sense of the road before him, he suddenly felt his car thud against a little girl. 
  Jolted into reality, Ruffalo refused to be knocked down and, instead, put his all into achieving. As a teacher, he excelled, winning Princeton University’s Distinguished Secondary School Teacher of the Year Award and then Disney’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. 
  Then he set the bar even higher. Competing in the Paralympics, he aimed to medal in three field events. With focus and determination, he achieved his goal—and then some. Ruffalo won bronze, silver, and gold medals, earned world titles, set nine world records, and even won championships against sighted athletes. 
  Sometimes humorous, always insightful, Ruffalo’s heartfelt The Ruff Road to Glory demonstrates the infinite possibilities for everyone. Ruffalo inspires each one of us to persevere, regardless of our circumstances. With faith in God, ourselves, and the unlimited potential of the human spirit, we will triumph. We too can grasp the gold.

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  Memoirs of an American Buddhist...

  Deborah Favorite

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  Do you ever feel like you're stuck wallowing in a swamp ... or that you just don't deserve to be happy ... or that maybe you simply don't have what it takes to pursue your dreams? What if following an old family recipe could guarantee great outcomes for all that ails you? Would you be willing to put your little toe in the water? Even if your unhappiness seems too much of a comfort zone to try; this book is just what the doctor ordered! No matter the intensity or vastness of any challenge, Favorite's raw depictions of her nearly 50 year journey with her Buddhist practice unfailingly proves the proof for turning poison into medicine is in the pudding. And, she happily divulges the ingredients needed to become your own champions! So if you're disenchanted with the same old menu, pull up a chair at the kitchen table, and take a nibble on the sweet taste of victory! It isn't always easy, but the rewards will always be magnificent ... so long as we NEVER GIVE UP!

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  On Second Thought Maybe I Can -...

  Debbie Weiss

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  On Second Thought... Maybe I Can is the story of a chubby, insecure, and scared little girl who spent her life doing what was expected of her and taking care of everyone but herself. Like many of us, she was ready to stop using others' opinions and her personal circumstances as an excuse to continue living a life she didn't love. When Debbie turned 50, she had an epiphany that changed her life: "On Second Thought... Maybe I Can." She realized she had the power to transform her life all along, she just didn't know it. Debbie's journey shows us it's never too late to pursue the life you want.

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  Bang

  Sally Cook

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  Two near death experiences in one lifetime both involving loud, unexpected bangs. The author survived both a car collision and  a plane catching fire and recounts the events  with dramatic sound effects and clear recall.  This is a true and compelling account.

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