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  The Man to See

  Evan Thomas

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  This bestselling biography of legendary trial lawyer Edward Bennett Williams is "a skillful and lively portrait of a larger-than-life lawyer" (Kirkus Reviews).Legendary attorney Edward Bennet Williams was arguably the best trial lawyer ever to practice. Now, for the first time, bestselling author Evan Thomas takes us into the courtrooms of Williams's greatest performances as he defends "Godfather" Frank Costello, Jimmy Hoffa, Frank Sinatra, The Washington Post, and others, as well as behind the scenes where the witnesses are coached, the traps set, and the deals cut. In addition to being a lawyer of unprecedented influence, Williams was also an important Washington insider, privy to the secrets of America's most powerful men. Thomas tells the truth behind the stories that made Williams one of the most talked about public figures of his time, including Williams's role in the publication of the Pentagon Papers and the possibility that Williams may have been Watergate's Deep Throat. Based on Thomas's exclusive access to Williams's papers, The Man to See is an unprecedented look at the strategies and influence of this exceptional man.

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  The Buddha at My Table - How I...

  Tammy Letherer

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  Can you come sit at the table? Tammy Letherer’s husband of twelve years spoke these words on a Tuesday night, just before Christmas, after he had put their three children in bed. He had a piece of paper and two fingers of scotch in front of him. As he read from the list in his hand, his next words would shatter her world and destroy every assumption she'd ever made about love, friendship, and faithfulness. 
  In The Buddha at My Table, Letherer describes―in honest, sometimes painful detail―the dismantling of a marriage that encompasses the ordinary and the surreal, including the night she finds a silent, smiling Thai monk sitting at the same dining room table. It’s this unexpected visitation, this personification of peace, that sticks with her as she listens to her husband reveal hurtful, shocking things―that he never loved her, he doesn’t believe in monogamy, and he wants to “wrap things up” with her in four weeks―and allows her to find the blessing in her husband’s betrayal. Ultimately, it’s when she realizes that she is participating in her life, not at its mercy, that she discovers the path to freedom.

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  The Wisdom of Oscar Wilde

  Philosophical Library

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  A comprehensive selection of his quips, aphorisms, and wit 
  One of the most well known personalities of his day, Oscar Wilde charmed and beguiled readers and audiences with his eloquent and biting observations, his smart quips, and the witticisms peppering his own speech and the speech of his characters. The Wisdom of Oscar Wilde collects both his best-loved quotes and longer excerpts, revealing a man wise to human nature and his times, and never shy with his searing comments on men, women, art, behavior, children, politics, youth, and a range of other topics. Drawing from his plays, articles, reviews, speeches, letters, and other works, this definitive volume is an entertaining immersion into the world of this charming genius.  
   

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  Bob Dylan - Outlaw Blues

  Spencer Leigh

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  Bob Dylan: Outlaw Blues by Spencer Leigh is a fresh take on this famous yet elusive personality, a one-man hall of mirrors who continues to intrigue his followers worldwide.
  It is an in-depth account with new information and fascinating opinions, both from the author and his interviewees. Whether you are a Dylan fan or not, you will be gripped by this remarkable tale.
  Most performers create their work for public approval, but at the centre of this book is a mercurial man who doesn't trust his own audience. If he feels he is getting too much acclaim, he tends to veer off in another direction. Despite his age, Bob Dylan still tours extensively. Famously known for not looking happy, the author looks at what motivates him. 'Journalists are very fond of saying Bob Dylan is an enigma,' says Spencer Leigh, 'but that word is flawed. It's as good as saying you don't know... I have not called Bob Dylan an enigma at any point in the book as I have tried to find answers.'
  Spencer Leigh has spoken to over 300 musicians, friends and acquaintances of Bob Dylan in his research for this book.

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  Hallucinations from Hell -...

  Gregg H. Turner

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  The stories in this here anthology may in fact be true wild tales I've absorbed over time. Perhaps drenched with generous hyperbole? I'll let you decide.As one of the founding members of the seminal punk band Angry Samoans, Gregg Turner has seen his fair share of weird shit. From his time at Creem Magazine in the 1970s and '80s to the formation of the Angry Samoans in Los Angeles, and all the travels, trials, and tribulations that occurred after, Turner takes us through a wild ride of stories he's heard, stories he's lived, and some he may or may not have made up.Hallucinations from Hell is an onslaught of a book that will appeal to any listener who loves a good story.

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  Steve Jobs - Lessons to be...

  Walter J. Stross

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  We all look to successful people when we want inspiration!For anyone seeking success in life, a mentor or someone who can be looked up to or imitated is probably an essential part of the process. Learning how someone got it right, as well as the mistakes they made along the way and how they overcame them, can mean the difference between success and failure.People like Steve Jobs, the co-founder of the successful Apple business, are those who have paved the way for millions of others to follow and in Steve Jobs: Lessons to be Learned from The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs, you can begin to understand something of what made him tick, with chapters that examine:- The Basics- Have Passion- Learn To Communicate- Learn to Relate- Build A CommunityIf you are serious about reaching the goals you set for yourself and are determined to make it happen, then reading about the inspiration and motivation provided in this book is the first step to take.Get a copy of Steve Jobs: Lessons to be Learned from The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs and see how you can build your own success with his as a template.

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