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No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram – by Sarah Frier
No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram takes you behind-the-scenes of how Instagram defied the odds to become one of the most culturally defining apps of the decade.
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After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia‑Sunni Split – by Lesley Hazleton
In this gripping narrative history, Lesley Hazleton tells the tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam, a rift that dominates the news
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Noble Quran Arabic and English with Transliteration in Roman Script Qur’an Hardcover – by Dr. Muhsin Khan and Dr. Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali
To read the Arabic text of the Qur’anic Verses in their correct form is of prime importance to every Muslim, as the meanings of the Arabic words are changed with little changes of the diacritics. So, to help those readers and reciters who are not too familiar with the Arabic language or cannot read Arabic, Darussalam has prepared this edition of the Noble Qur’an inserting the transliteration of the Noble verses along with their translation. It is hoped that this presentation will be of great help and benefit in this regard.
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Architects’ Data 5th Edition by Ernst Neufert
Architects’ Data starts with the basics of designing for a new building project, before moving on to covering everything an architect needs to know. It also looks at the design styles and specifications for creating different types of structures, such as those made for residential, religious, cultural, sports, medical, and other types of occupation.
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Mao Zedong and China in the Twentieth-Century World: A Concise History by Rebecca E. Karl
Throughout this lively and concise historical account of Mao Zedong’s life and thought, Rebecca E. Karl places the revolutionary leader’s personal experiences, social visions and theory, military strategies, and developmental and foreign policies in a dynamic narrative of the Chinese revolution. She situates Mao and the revolution in a global setting informed by imperialism, decolonization, and third worldism, and discusses worldwide trends in politics, the economy, military power, and territorial sovereignty.
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Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons – by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
A powerful call to action for achieving equality in leadership. Women make up fewer than ten per cent of national leaders worldwide, and behind this eye-opening statistic lies a pattern of unequal access to power.
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Laugh Out Loud – by Chris Grabenstein and James Patterson
Jimmy loves reading so much that he’s inspired to start a book company for kids – run by kids. It’s a big dream for a twelve-year-old boy – some would even say it’s laugh-out-loud ridiculous!But that doesn’t stop Jimmy from dreaming even bigger!
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Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment – by Chris Grabenstein and James Patterson
Max Einstein is a typical 12-year-old. She… Goes to college every day, Plays speed chess in the park, Builds inventions that help the homeless, And talks to Albert Einstein. All normal stuff, right? Until one day when Max is recruited by a mysterious organisation!
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Awaken the Magic: A Children of Blood and Bone Journal (Legacy of Orisha) by Tomi Adeyemi
Children of Blood and Bone has become one of the most celebrated and buzzed about YA fantasy debuts. This journal expands the world of Orïsha with a beautiful keepsake filled with inspirational quotes and designs from the novel. Fans won’t want to miss this stunning gift of a journal.
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J. P. Morgan – the Life and Deals of America’s Banker – by J. R. MacGregor
J.P. Morgan is more than just the name of one of the largest banks in America. He was a man who altered the course of American finance and the chief financier for the strategic interests of the titans of the day, such as Carnegie and Rockefeller. He also financed new and ingenious technologies developed by Thomas Edison and was a visionary who saw the potential in Nikola Tesla.
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The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World By Melinda Gates
In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares lessons she’s learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world. As she writes in the introduction, “That is why I had to write this book―to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live.”