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This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all,the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs. Mark Carney The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams into realities.Ray Dalio Candid, funnyand real, Steve offers wisdom and the gift ofmuch-needed common sensechapter by chapter and experience by experience.A great read! John KerryFrom Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzmans life to show readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive or simply someone looking for ways to maximise your potential, the same lessons apply. People know who Stephen Schwarzman is he's the man who took $400,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion (as of January 2019). He's the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state. He's the billionaire philanthropist who founded Schwarzman Scholars, this century's version of the Rhodes Scholarship, in China. But behind these achievements is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact, and live a life of consequence. Folding handkerchiefs in his father's linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of a larger life, filled with purpose and adventure. After starting his career in finance at a financial firm called DLJ, Schwarzman began working at Lehman Brothers where he ascended to run the mergers and acquisitions practice. He eventually partnered with his mentor and friend Pete Peterson to found Blackstone, where Schwarzman's simple mantra don't lose money has helped Blackstone become a leading private equity and real estate investor, and manager of alternative assets for institutional investors globally. Schwarzman is also an active philanthropist, having given away more than a billion dollars. His gifts have ranged from creating a new College of Computing at MIT for the study of artificial intelligence, to establishing a first-of-its-kind student and performing arts centre at Yale, to founding the Schwarzman Scholars fellowship programme at Tsinghua University in Beijing the single largest philanthropic effort in China's history from international donors. From deal-making to investing, leadership to entrepreneurship, philanthropy to diplomacy, Schwarzman has lessons for how to think about ambition and scale, risk and opportunities, and how to achieve success through the relentless pursuit of excellence.

To read this magnificent biography of Leonardo da Vinci is to take a tour through the life and works of one of the most extraordinary human beings of all time in the company of the most engaging, informed, and insightful guide imaginable. Walter Isaacson is at once a true scholar and a spellbinding writer. And what a wealth of lessonsthereare to be learned in these pages. David McCullough Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy. He produced the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and technology. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry. His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man, made him history's most creative genius. His creativity, like that of other great innovators, came from having wide-ranging passions. He peeled flesh off the faces of cadavers, drew the muscles that move the lips, and then painted history's most memorable smile. He explored the math of optics, showed how light rays strike the cornea, and produced illusions of changing perspectives in The Last Supper. Isaacson also describes how Leonardo's lifelong enthusiasm for staging theatrical productions informed his paintings and inventions. Leonardo's delight at combining diverse passions remains the ultimate recipe for creativity. So, too, does his ease at being a bit of a misfit: illegitimate, gay, vegetarian, left-handed, easily distracted, and at times heretical. His life should remind us of the importance of instilling, both in ourselves and our children, not just received knowledge but a willingness to question itto be imaginative and, like talented misfits and rebels in any era, to think different.

A ground-breaking investigation into extreme misogyny.

*** THE NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ***The stunning debut novel from one of the most creative artists of our generation, Bobby Hall, a.k.a. Logic.';Bobby Hall has crafted a mind-bending first novel, with prose that is just as fierce and moving as his lyrics.Supermarketis likeNaked LunchmeetsOne Flew Over the Cuckoos Nestif they met atFight Club.'Ernest Cline, #1New York Times bestselling author ofReady Player One Flynn is stuckdepressed, recently dumped, and living at his mom's house. The supermarket was supposed to change all that. An ordinary job and a steady check. Work isn't work when it's saving you from yourself. But things aren't quite as they seem in these aisles. Arriving to work one day to a crime scene, Flynn's world collapses as the secrets of his tortured mind are revealed. And Flynn doesn't want to go looking for answers at the supermarket. Because something there seems to be looking for him. A darkly funny psychological thriller,Supermarketis a gripping exploration into madness and creativity. Who knew you could find sex, drugs, and murder all in aisle nine?

Master your relationship with money and unleash the power of alternative investments with this practical guide to 'smart money' strategies from Tony Robbins, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Money: Master the Game, and renowned investor Christopher Zook.

From New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed comes aheart-warming, hilariousstoryabout the power of love and resistance.Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state candidate - as long as he's behind the scenes.There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votesuntil he meets Maya.Maya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is cancelled, her parents are separating and now hermother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing - with some awkward guy she hardly knows ...Going door to door isn't exactly glamorous, but maybe it's not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer - and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crushof the century is another thing entirely.Praise for Yes No Maybe So: Heartwarming, poignant and very, very funny Waterstones

The She Book is a collection of 107 poems and prose written for you. Because this is your year to live the life of your dreams, to heal, to witness, to be the one who queens. Once a silent star in the sky, lost, alone and unnoticed, she began to dream her life awake.

A memoir from Skin, lead singer of rock band Skunk Anansie.

A thrilling page-turner, perfect for fans of Riverdale,One of Us is Lying and A Good Girls Guide to Murder. Tell the truth. Or face the consequences. One year ago, there was a party. At the party, someone died.Five teens all played a part and up until now, no one has told the truth. But tonight, the five survivors arrive at an isolated mansion in the hills, expecting to compete in a contest with a $50,000 grand prize. But of course . . . some things are too good to be true. They realize they've been lured together by a revenge seeker who wants to unravel the truth about what actually happened that deadly night, one year ago. Five arrived, but not all can leave. Will the truth set them free?Or will their lies destroy them all? Praise for This Lie Will Kill You: The story . . .was dark and full of conflict and passion and so many twists. No one is who they seem and everything was captivating NetGalley user Definitely keeps you on your toes NetGalley user This book kept me hooked from the start NetGalley user

From internationally bestselling author Joseph Kanon, hailed by the Sunday Times as ‘the most accomplished spy novelist working today’, comes a thriller set in WW2 Shanghai, a seductive and corrupt setting defined by wealth, crime and a dazzling nightlife.

Nikki Maxwell, Queen of the Dorks, is back in the eleventh instalment of theNYT bestselling series! Nikkiis spending a week at North Hampton Hills as part of the school transfer programme. The good news is that NHH is super-cool and preppy. The bad news is that Nikki's nemesis MacKenzie started there two weeks ago! But, faced with NHH queen bee Tiffany, who takes meanness to a whole new level, Nikki might need to work WITH Mackenzie if she's going to survive the week! Can Nikki and MacKenzie overcome their differences and become BFFs Best Frenemies Forever?!Praise for DORK DIARIES: Dork Diaries is so laugh-out-loud funny and original I stayed up late reading it, just to see what would happen next - and to get that next laugh! Kate Brian, author of thePrivateseries Spot on for the tween marketThe Bookseller The Dork Diaries series is fast becoming my favourite for younger readers, and I really hope there are more dorky stories living in Rachel Renee Russells head. Im sure Nikki has many more embarrassing moments just waiting to happen, as well as lots of gossip to share about her crush on Brandon. More please!Wondrous Reads Blog Perfect for fans ofWimpy Kid,Tom Gates, Jacqueline Wilson and James Patterson.?Other books in the DORK DIARIES series: Book 1:Dork Diaries Book 2:Party Time Book 3:Pop Star Book 3 1/2:How to Dork Your Diary Book 4:Skating Sensation Book 5:Dear Dork Book 6:Holiday Heartbreak Book 7:TV Star Book 8:Once Upon a Dork Book 9:Drama Queen Book 10:Puppy Love Book 12:Crush Catastrophe Book 13:Birthday Drama Book 14:Spectacular Superstar Book 15: I Love Paris! - Coming soon!

Meet Nikki Maxwell (aka Queen of the Dorks!) in the first book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide! New school. New Crush. New mean girl. New diary, so Nikki can spill all about it! Nikki Maxwell has never been popular but now she's started at a new school, she's hoping to leave her old dorky ways behind! Follow Nikkis adorkable life through sketches, doodles and diary entries as she spills all the details of her not-so-fabulous life full of BFF drama, hopeless crushes and an extremely cringe-worthy family!With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Jacqueline Wilson.Other books in the DORK DIARIES series: Book 2:Party Time Book 3:Pop Star Book 3 1/2:How to Dork Your Diary Book 4:Skating Sensation Book 5:Dear Dork Book 6:Holiday Heartbreak Book 7:TV Star Book 8:Once Upon a Dork Book 9:Drama Queen Book 10:Puppy Love Book 11:Frenemies Forever Book 12:Crush Catastrophe Book 13:Birthday Drama Book 14:Spectacular Superstar Book 15: I Love Paris! - Coming soon!

An analysis of how corporations are cashing in on feminism and how white women have excludedwomen of colour.

From #1 Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author, Chris Carter, comes the 13th chilling and adrenaline-packed Robert Hunter thriller.

Escape the cold winter nights withSunday Times Top Five bestsellerHeidi Swains Summer at Skylark Farm! Amber is a city girl at heart. So when her boyfriend Jakesuggests they move to the countryside to help out at his family farm, she doesnt quite know how to react. But work has been hectic and she needs a break so she decides to grasp the opportunity and make the best of it. Dreaming of organic orchards, paddling in streams and frolicking in fields, Amber packs up her things and moves to Skylark Farm. But life is not quite how she imagined - its cold and dirty and the farm buildings are dilapidated and crumbling. But Amber is determined to make the best of it and throws herself into farm life. But can she really fit in here? And can she and Jake stay together when they are so different?A story of love in the countryside from the Sunday Timesbestsellingauthor of the The Cherry Tree Cafeand Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair. ~*~ What your favourite authors are saying about Heidi Swain ~*~ A delightful, charming read - perfect for summer! Milly Johnson, author ofThe Queen of Wishful Thinking A real cracker of a readPenny Parkes, author ofPractice Makes Perfect Fans of Carole Matthews will enjoy this heartfelt novel Katie Oliver Sprinkled with Christmas sparkleTrisha Ashley, author ofThe Little Teashop of Lost and Found A heart-warming sweet treat of a readMandy Baggot, author ofThose Summer Nights

*** If you read The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul and enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, you will love The Stationery Shop of Tehran *** 1953, Tehran. In a small shop in a country on the brink of unrest, two people meet for the very first time. Roya loves nothing better than to while away the hours in the stationery shop run by Mr Fakhri. The store, stocked with fountain pens, shiny ink bottles, and thick wads of writing paper, also carries translations of literature from all over the world. Bahman, with his burning passion for justice, is like no one else she has ever met. But all around them, as their relationship blossoms, life in Tehran is changing. Suddenly, shockingly, violence erupts: a coup detat that forever changes their countrys future, as well as their own.Marjan Kamalis beautiful novel explores themes of love and loss, and delivers and unforgettable ending. ';An enchanting romance'MY WEEKLY ';Simultaneously briskly paced and deeply moving, this will appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini and should find a wide audience'BOOKLIST ';Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful This book broke my heart again and again'Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHT ';What a pleasure a novel that is all at once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real'Elinor Lipman, author of TURPENTINE LANE ';A beautiful and sensitive novel that I loved from the first page'Alyson Richman, international bestselling author of THE LOST WIFE ';A beautifully immersive tale brings to life a lost and complex world and the captivating characters who once called it home'Jasmin Darznik, New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD DAUGHTER and SONG OF A CAPTIVE BIRD ';A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love'KIRKUS REVIEWS ';The unfurling stories will stun readersFor those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering unfamiliar history of another country'LIBRARY JOURNAL ';Grab your tissuesBOSTON MAGAZINE ';A tender story of enduring love.'MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE ';I! Am! Obsessed!With!This! Book!'COSMOPOLITAN.COM

Welcome to The Nothing to See Here Hotel! Ahotel for magical creatures run byFrankie Banister and his parents. ';Exuberant story and witty illustrations, this is my kind of book!' Chris Riddell ';Giggles guaranteed' Nick SharrattFrankie Banisterand his family are preparing to celebrate Granddad Abraham's 175thbirthday an occasion that's going to be even more HONKHUMPTIOUS now that Abe's ghost has showed up! When the unexpected spook reveals a secret UNDERWATER wing of the hotel that's been hidden away for years, the Banister's decide there's only one thing for it a whopping welcome home bash in the spectacular BRINY BALLROOM. But memories aren't the only things waiting at the bottom of the ocean. Secrets and sea monsters are lurking in the shadows, and is everything as it seems with Granddad Abraham's ghost? Or is there somethingfishygoing on? Book your stay at The Nothing To See Here Hotel in this fabulously funny series by bestsellingauthor Steven Butler, with a host of weird and wonderful characters brought to life with Steven Lentons brilliant illustrations!PRAISE FOR THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL series: This book is so good you wont blunking believe it! Tom Fletcher Hilariously funny and inventive, and I love the extraordinary creatures and the one thirty-sixth troll protagonist...Cressida Cowell A rip-roaring, swashbuckling, amazerous magical adventure. Comedy Gold.Francesca Simon ';This hotel gets five stars from me' Liz Pichon A splundishly swashbungling tale of trolls, goblins and other bonejangling creatures.Put on your wellies and plunge into the strangest hotel you will ever encounter.This is a hotel I hope I never find! Wonderfully, disgustingly funny. Jeremy Strong ';What a fun hotel! Book me in immediately!'Kaye Umansky

A SPELLBINDING STORY, STEEPED IN MAGIC. I ADORED IT - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky SongThree sisters trapped by an ancient curse. Three magical objects with the power to change their fate. Will they be enough to break the curse? Or will they lead the sisters even deeper into danger? ...The enchanting new story from Michelle Harrison, author of the bestselling THIRTEEN TREASURES trilogy Praise for A PINCH OF MAGIC: BRILLIANT Emma Carroll, author of Letters From The Lighthouse This delightful tale fizzes with magic and races along at a fantastic pace. This book completely charmed my socks off!Alex Bell, author ofThe Polar BearExplorers Club Simply phenomenal! A breathtaking quest for survival and freedom, bursting with brave heroines, enchanted objects and deadly dangers. And at its heart is a powerful and beautiful message of sisterly love and loyalty overcoming jealousy and betrayalSophie Anderson, author ofThe House With Chicken Legs What a glorious book this is! I was utterly captivated by the Widdershins sistersLisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy Take three sisters, add the cruelest of curses and a pinch of magic, and you'll have a tantalising tale you cannot put down Tamsyn Murray, author ofCompletely Cassidy ';Gutsy and rude, full of warts-and-all family love, Harrison's latest has the wry enchantment of an E Nesbit classic'Guardian ';A fabulous magical adventure' Sunday Express ';Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale'The Daily Mail

Nikki Maxwell isntsurprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. Hes such a sweet guy - of course he wants to help those adorable puppies. Then Brandon tells her that the shelter is closing and all the animals will soon be homeless! So when she discovers her school is holding a skating competition to raise money for charity, Nikki decides to enter with her BFFsChloe and Zoey to help the shelter. The only problem is that Nikki cant skate...Will she be able to transform from a dork-on-ice to an ice-princess in time to win the competition and save the day?

Every day in my consulting room with a dog at my feet I have seen the very best that humanity has to offer and often in the very worst of circumstances.No matter where a family comes from, whether prince or pauper, when they come through the door, every single person has three things in common. One, they love their dogs beyond anything that can be described in words. Two, they will do whatever it takes to help their friend.And three, they have all come to me for one thing and one thing only: hope. Dogs don't care where we come from, and neither do I. My room is the great leveller. From the sublime to the ridiculous, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick has seen it all in his veterinary practice.Dogs (and their humans): stories of healing and hope from the Supervet's surgeryis a funny, uplifting and at times heartbreaking celebration of our connection with our loyal canine friends. Dogs allow us to be the very best we can be.

She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister.

The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker – how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance. When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: “Mother, get a life!” And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been. In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history – not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side. Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehaviour. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives – and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family. The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.