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  From Exile to Washington - A...

  W. Michael Blumenthal

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  “The former Treasury Secretary has shared his story in a memoir that is both an engrossing personal narrative and a thoughtful reflection on leadership” (Henry Kissinger, author of On China).   In a life that has spanned nearly nine decades and has taken him around the world and back, W. Michael Blumenthal has borne witness to the world’s convulsions and transformations during the twentieth century. Born in Germany between the two world wars, Blumenthal narrowly escaped the Nazi horror, when, in 1939, he and his family fled to Shanghai’s chaotic Jewish ghetto, where they spent the entirety of the WWII. From these fraught and humble beginnings, Blumenthal would emerge a major leader in American business and politics.   In the second half of the century, Blumenthal headed two major American corporations—Bendix and Burroughs (later Unisys); served as a US trade ambassador in the State Department and the White House, advising John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and served under Jimmy Carter as the secretary of the treasury. After his retirement from business and politics, he began an entirely new chapter in his career when he conceived and served as the director of Europe’s largest Jewish museum—the Jewish Museum of Berlin. An essential autobiography by one of America’s great political figures, From Exile to Washington is an engaging chronicle of the twentieth century’s greatest upheavals, and a tribute to a lifetime of courage, leadership, and decisiveness.   “Blumenthal’s astute understanding of history allows him to ably demonstrate the significance of good leadership.” —Kirkus Reviews   “An astounding life, splendidly recorded.” —Fritz Stern, author of Five Germanys I Have Known

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  God the Mafia My Dad and Me - A...

  Lori Lee Peters

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  In 1974, Lori Lee Peters was an impressionable thirteen-year-old growing up in the suburban town of Lodi, California. The wider world—from which her parents sheltered her and her sisters—fascinated Lori. She was curious about everything, informed about little, and dependent on friends to fill gaps with the knowledge she craved. Religion was a topic rarely discussed in her household. So when friends shared their beliefs about God as fact, Lori thought her days on Earth were numbered. She carried this news with her for decades as a deadly secret she couldn’t share with her family. Little did she know that her father—her hero—had a secret of his own. In God, the Mafia, My Dad, and Me, Lori shares a tale of enduring love, unwavering courage, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. These are the true stories of Lori and her father, Lou Peters, a former combat Marine who attracted the attention of the Bonnano crime family and was thrust into a spotlight he never imagined for himself. You’ll learn about the strength required to protect those you love in battles no one else sees—not even the family you’re protecting. Equal parts beautiful and tragic, this gripping memoir reveals the inexplicable ties that bind, the hope that’s always possible, and the overwhelming power of love.

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  Terror by Rail - Conspiracy...

  Lynn Radice

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  A survivor’s true story of a railway catastrophe that transformed her life—and turned her into a passionate advocate for safety and disaster prevention.  Terror by Rail is the compelling true story of a major catastrophic event: the Amtrak 188 accident on May 12, 2015. After the accident, Lynn Radice faced a difficult journey of recovery from trauma—and at the same time, her passion for answers caused her to ask questions about train safety and the bigger global issues that are challenges of the rail.   A must read for anyone who travels, lives, or works near a rail system, Terror by Rail is a wakeup call. As the phrase goes, “See Something Say Something”—and in this book, the author is doing just that. This story of a single mom’s heartbreaking journey through hell and back will give everyone facing challenges in their life a bit of hope that nothing is permanent, and it is possible to come through the pain to the other side, and make things better in the process.

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  Into the Field - A Foreign...

  Tracy Dahlby

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  “A wonderfully eloquent introduction to the craft and challenges of reporting from around the world. . . . Powerful.” —James Fallows, The Atlantic   Tracy Dahlby is an award-winning journalist who has reported internationally as a contributor to National Geographic magazine and served as a staff correspondent for Newsweek and the Washington Post. In this memoir of covering Asia, he takes readers behind the scenes to reveal “the stories behind the stories”—the legwork and (mis)adventures of a foreign correspondent on a mission to be the eyes and ears of people back home, helping them understand the forces and events that shape our world.Into the Field centers on the travel and reporting Dahlby did for a half-dozen pieces that ran in National Geographic. The book tours the South China Sea during China’s rise as a global power, visits Japan in a time of national midlife crisis, and explores Southeast Asia during periods of political transition and tumult. Dahlby’s vivid anecdotes of jousting with hardboiled sea captains, communing with rebellious tribal chieftains, and enduring a shipboard insect attack offer aspiring foreign correspondents a realistic introduction to the challenges of the profession. Along the way, he provides practical advice about everything from successful travel planning to managing headstrong local fixers and dealing with circumstances that can range from friendly to formidable. A knowledgeable, entertaining how-to book for observing the world and making sense of events, Into the Field is a must-read for student journalists and armchair travelers alike.   “A delight . . . Witty, probing, and insightful.’” ―Alex Gibney, Academy Award–winning filmmaker   “A reporter's diary rich with anecdotes, epigraphs, and sentiment.” —The Austin Chronicle

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  Balancing between Bits and...

  Peter van Es

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  What do you do when you want to pursue a technical education but face obstacles? Certainly not become a boring, dusty accountant, right? In my case, that's exactly what happened. I found economics and administration interesting. While I thought I could do accounting well and applied for the position of assistant accountant, my life took a second turn. Uniquely, this led me into the realm of technology. The narrative of an IT professional originally aspiring to be an accountant unravels this story. 
  This book outlines office life at an accounting firm over the past forty years. It portrays the challenging and amusing moments etched in my experiences. What lingers most vividly are the interactions with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Though there were trying times, I was fortunate to have supportive colleagues and trusting managers. This book recounts this remarkably beautiful period.

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  Life As Play

  Mark J. Johnson

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  While Life As Play chronicles the author's life-long spiritual journey, his goal is to provide a road map for those seeking Oneness with Everything.In its pages, you will discover how to allow your innate Playful essence to express itself in every moment. Think of Mark's story as a tour and initiation into a life of Play. This book is filled with tales of the unexpected and the unique circumstances that characterize a life of Play.This is not a book about playing. It is a Playful book. The most consistent theme throughout this book is that of the power of synchronicities to encourage a life of Play and how it reveals the interconnectedness of all creation. So, if an ordinary person like Mark can Play in every instant, then you surely can too.This book also includes chapters on integral thinking; the fun and difficulty of translating Chinese; Feng Shui; sensing our auric bodies; death and immortality; reincarnation; and enlightenment. One chapter focuses on how we are doomed if we do not get in touch with and integrate our subconscious. Pay close attention to that one. This book ends with the nine precepts of Play.Hopefully, you will recognize this Playful place within yourself and allow it to expand. To the extent Mark's life has gone beyond the norm, may it inspire you to take the plunge into the unknown in your own life. And now, join the cosmic jester and universal trickster as he meanders his way through a life of Play. Let the mystery, magic and miracles begin!

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