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  Otto von Bismarck - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  Otto, Prince of Bismarck, Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg, was a conservative German statesman, diplomat, and author who was born Junker Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck. Bismarck supervised Germany's unification in 1871 and functioned as its first chancellor till 1890, throughout which time he ruled Europe for 20 years. 
  From 1867 to 1871, he was the chancellor of the North German Confederation, and from 1862 till 1890, he was Prussia's minister president and minister of Foreign Affairs, in addition to his role as chancellor of Germany. Bismarck served in both homes of the Prussian Parliament and was the Prussian envoy to France and Russia before rising to the executive power. He dealt with Prussian King Wilhelm I to join the many German countries, a cooperation that lasted the remainder of Wilhelm's life. 
  In this book, you will discover much more about him and his impact on the Unification of Germany, the decades to come, and the entire culture and economy behind it.

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  Hello Darlink!

  Barbara McNaught

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  Embark on a captivating journey through the remarkable life of Barbara Nielsen, whose story unfolds with the grace of a seasoned actress on stage and screen. From humble beginnings in Poland to the glitz and glamour of international show business, Barbara’s memoir, Hello Darlink, offers a glimpse into the world of a multilingual talent whose passion for the movie world propelled her to the heights of success.  
  With wit, charm, and an indomitable spirit, she shares her adventures alongside legendary actors, her triumphs, and the serendipitous turns that led her to become Barbara McNaught, a beloved philanthropist and talk show host in Australia. 

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  Nightfly - The Life of Steely...

  Peter Jones

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  Donald Fagen will forever be associated with Steely Dan, the band he formed with Walter Becker and four other musicians in 1972. 
   
   
   
  The smooth, radio-friendly veneer of the duo's songs made Steely Dan internationally popular and famous in the 1970s, but the polish glossed over the underlying layers of anger, disappointment, sleaze, and often downright weirdness lurking just beneath the surface. The elliptical lyrics were—and continue to be—an endless source of fascination. What kind of person was capable of writing such songs? 
   
   
   
  Fagen has always kept his true self hidden behind walls of irony, confounding most journalistic enquiries with a mixture of obscurity and sarcasm. Nightfly cracks open the door to reveal the life behind the lyrics and traces Fagen's story from early family life in suburban New Jersey, to his first encounter with Walter Becker at Bard College, their long struggle for recognition as songwriters, and the formation of Steely Dan. The band's break-up in 1981, reformation in 1993, and Fagen's parallel solo career are covered in detail.

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  Saving Nate - Choosing Life...

  Christin Rosa

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  "Are you sure you won't consider a reduction?"
  
  The monitor beeps.
  
  
  Christin Rosa is propped up on pillows in a hospital maternity ward. She's nearly nine months pregnant and about to give birth to twins, yet she knows that one of them likely won't survive. She and her husband, Mauricio, have been advised to reduce . . . to terminate . . . to abort "Baby A"—the tiny boy inside her—but the Rosas have decided to fight for their son's life.
  
  
  The last several months have felt like waiting for a roller coaster ride to begin, and now the Rosas are preparing for the inevitable plunge they have no way of stopping. They didn't choose to board this ride, and they would certainly get off if they could, but they trust that God is with them. Christin and Mauricio have no choice but to cling tightly to their faith and to each other, uttering desperate prayers for help and hoping that somehow they'll make it through.
  
  This testimony of trusting God and overcoming medical odds includes:
  - A real-life photo insert featuring the Rosa family,
  - inspirational, true story-driven discipleship content
  - practical life-affirming resources and guidance regarding the issue of abortion and the value of human life
  Now they're headed to the operating room, where a team of medical specialists is standing by. It's time to have these babies. Let the ride begin.

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  The Shaking Woman or A History...

  Siri Hustvedt

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  While speaking at a memorial event in 2006, Siri Hustvedt suffered a violent seizure from the neck down. Despite her flapping arms and shaking legs, she continued to speak clearly and was able to finish her speech. It was as if she had suddenly become two people: a calm orator and a shuddering wreck. Then the seizures happened again and again. The Shaking Woman tracks Hustvedt's search for a diagnosis, one that takes her inside the thought processes of several scientific disciplines, each one of which offers a distinct perspective on her paroxysms but no ready solution. In the process, she finds herself entangled in fundamental questions: What is the relationship between brain and mind? How do we remember? What is the self? 
   
   
   
  During her investigations, Hustvedt joins a discussion group in which neurologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and brain scientists trade ideas to develop a new field: neuropsychoanalysis. She volunteers as a writing teacher for psychiatric in-patients at the Payne Whitney clinic in New York City and unearths precedents in medical history that illuminate the origins of and shifts in our theories about the mind-body problem. Hustvedt synthesizes her experience and research into a compelling mystery: Who is the shaking woman? In the end, the story she tells becomes, in the words of George Makari, "a brilliant illumination for us all."

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  Unthinkable: Book Summary &...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Unthinkable, by Jamie Raskin.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jamie Raskin.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In Unthinkable, a gripping and deeply personal account, a sitting U.S. congressman recounts his journey through unimaginable grief and political turmoil. Following the tragic loss of his son and the chaos of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, he confronts the collision of private pain and public responsibility. The book offers a compelling exploration of resilience, democracy, and the enduring hope for a better future, revealing the profound humanity behind public service in the face of crisis.

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