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The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham, taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham’s philosophy of “value investing” — which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies — has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949
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Understanding the mind of Malcolm X – Paperback by Mr Vukulu Sizwe Maphindani
Malcolm X was an African-American social and human rights activist, a face of Black cognitive development and structural activism. He is well known for his historical speech “By any means necessary” and has been widely referred to as a “violent civil rights activist and Negroe” by detractors, particularly White right-wingers who promoted the factionalism of race hate and the performances of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). They termed him this because of his fearless rhetoric concerning the advancement of “Black people’s fight for freedom, justice and equality” and against the unjust treatment of Black people.
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We Should All Be Feminists (Paperback) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this personal, eloquently-argued essay—adapted from the much-admired TEDx talk of the same name—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. Drawing extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics, here is one remarkable author’s exploration of what it means to be a woman now—and an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.
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Then She Was Gone By Lisa Jewell
It’s been ten years since Ellie disappeared, but Laurel has never given up hope of finding her daughter.
And then one day a charming and charismatic stranger called Floyd walks into a café and sweeps Laurel off her feet.
Before too long she’s staying the night at this house and being introduced to his nine year old daughter.
Poppy is precocious and pretty – and meeting her completely takes Laurel’s breath away.
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Fingers in the Sparkle Jar: A Memoir By Chris Packham
In his rich, lyrical and emotionally exposing memoir, Chris brings to life his childhood in the 70s, from his bedroom bursting with fox skulls, birds’ eggs and sweaty jam jars, to his feral adventures. But pervading his story is the search for freedom, meaning and acceptance in a world that didn’t understand him.
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Summer Nights at the Moonlight Hotel By Jane Costello
Summer Nights at the Moonlight Hotel By Jane Costello sits on the shore of England’s best-loved lake, Windermere, exuding vintage glamour. Lauren loves the hotel, for hidden inside its faded walls is the key to her most precious memories.
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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine By Gail Honeyman
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine By Gail Honeyman: she struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding unnecessary human contact, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy.