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HighlightsBeautiful gift idea for all Muslims an original copy of the HolyQuran in the rainbow color design Each Juz section of the each of the 30 sectionsRainbow quran is young muslims trying to memorizeSpecificationsAuthor 1 DLDLanguage Arabic HighlightsBeautiful gift idea for all Muslims an original copy of the HolyQuran in the rainbow color design Each Juz section of the each of the 30 sectionsRainbow quran is young muslims trying to memorizeSpecificationsAuthor 1 DLDLanguage Arabic
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Emily BrontëBook Description Part of Penguins beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. In a house haunted by memories the past is everywhere ... As darkness falls a man caught in a snowstorm is forced to shelter at the strange grim house Wuthering Heights. It is a place he will never forget. There he will come to learn the story of Cathy: how she was forced to choose between her well-meaning husband and the dangerous man she had loved since she was young. How her choice led to betrayal and terrible revenge - and continues to torment those in the present. How love can transgress authority convention even death.Format HardcoverEdition Number Reprint editionEditor 1 Pauline NestorEditorial Review "It is as if Emily Bronte could tear up all that we know human beings by and fill these unrecognizable transparencies with such a gust of life that they transcend reality." --Virginia Woolf" "Wuthering Heights is one of the classics which has stood the test of time. I liked the mixture of large and small designs: there are plenty of designs which absorb hours and days but plenty of smaller pieces which are happily completed in minutes rather than hours but which still give a sense of satisfaction. The paper used in the book is of high quality and colours dont bleed through from the reverse." - The Book Bag "The book is stunning ... a joy to colour." - Creative Colouring with Hazel --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.ISBN-10 141040351ISBN-13 9780141040356View Full Specifications SpecificationsAuthor 1 Emily BrontëBook Description Part of Penguins beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. In a house haunted by memories the past is everywhere ... As darkness falls a man caught in a snowstorm is forced to shelter at the strange grim house Wuthering Heights. It is a place he will never forget. There he will come to learn the story of Cathy: how she was forced to choose between her well-meaning husband and the dangerous man she had loved since she was young. How her choice led to betrayal and terrible revenge - and continues to torment those in the present. How love can transgress authority convention even death.Format HardcoverEdition Number Reprint editionEditor 1 Pauline NestorEditorial Review "It is as if Emily Bronte could tear up all that we know human beings by and fill these unrecognizable transparencies with such a gust of life that they transcend reality." --Virginia Woolf" "Wuthering Heights is one of the classics which has stood the test of time. I liked the mixture of large and small designs: there are plenty of designs which absorb hours and days but plenty of smaller pieces which are happily completed in minutes rather than hours but which still give a sense of satisfaction. The paper used in the book is of high quality and colours dont bleed through from the reverse." - The Book Bag "The book is stunning ... a joy to colour." - Creative Colouring with Hazel --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.ISBN-10 141040351ISBN-13 9780141040356View Full Specifications
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Jeff KinneyISBN-13 9781250133298Language EnglishNumber of Pages 224Publication Date 2019Publisher AMULET SpecificationsAuthor 1 Jeff KinneyISBN-13 9781250133298Language EnglishNumber of Pages 224Publication Date 2019Publisher AMULET
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Kaplan Test PrepBook Description The Official Guide to OET is the first and only guide book endorsed by the test maker CBLA and is designed to prepare students for the updated OET exam. Kaplan Test Prep the world leader in test preparation since 1938 has authored this book incorporating key test-taking tips and strategies. The practice questions have been reviewed by CBLA to ensure they are true to the test. Get familiar with the exam to help you face the OET with confidence. Test-like Listening tracks realistic practice questions and additional online resources give you everything you need to succeed on the OET. This book is suitable for both self-study and classroom use.Edition Number 2ISBN-13 9781506263229Language EnglishNumber of Pages 252Publisher Kaplan Publishing SpecificationsAuthor 1 Kaplan Test PrepBook Description The Official Guide to OET is the first and only guide book endorsed by the test maker CBLA and is designed to prepare students for the updated OET exam. Kaplan Test Prep the world leader in test preparation since 1938 has authored this book incorporating key test-taking tips and strategies. The practice questions have been reviewed by CBLA to ensure they are true to the test. Get familiar with the exam to help you face the OET with confidence. Test-like Listening tracks realistic practice questions and additional online resources give you everything you need to succeed on the OET. This book is suitable for both self-study and classroom use.Edition Number 2ISBN-13 9781506263229Language EnglishNumber of Pages 252Publisher Kaplan Publishing
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Sam McBratney wrote GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU as the fifty-seventh book of his career. He reunited with Anita Jeram for YOURE ALL MY FAVORITES and the GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Storybooks. He lives in Northern Ireland.Anita Jeram is the illustrator of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU the GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Storybooks and YOURE ALL MY FAVORITES as well as Amy Hests series about Sam and Mrs. Bear and Dick King-Smiths ALL PIGS ARE BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE GUINEA PIGS. She lives in Northern Ireland.Author 1 Sam McBratneyAuthor 2 Anita JeramBook Description Celebrate twenty-five years of love right up to the moon and back! A new board-book edition is perfect for little hands. How much does Little Nutbrown Hare love his daddy? And how much does Big Nutbrown Hare love him back? The cherished tale of boundless affection is ready for boundless sharing in a durable board-book edition for the younger set.ISBN-10 1536210633ISBN-13 9781536210637Language EnglishNumber of Pages 24View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Sam McBratney wrote GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU as the fifty-seventh book of his career. He reunited with Anita Jeram for YOURE ALL MY FAVORITES and the GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Storybooks. He lives in Northern Ireland.Anita Jeram is the illustrator of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU the GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Storybooks and YOURE ALL MY FAVORITES as well as Amy Hests series about Sam and Mrs. Bear and Dick King-Smiths ALL PIGS ARE BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE GUINEA PIGS. She lives in Northern Ireland.Author 1 Sam McBratneyAuthor 2 Anita JeramBook Description Celebrate twenty-five years of love right up to the moon and back! A new board-book edition is perfect for little hands. How much does Little Nutbrown Hare love his daddy? And how much does Big Nutbrown Hare love him back? The cherished tale of boundless affection is ready for boundless sharing in a durable board-book edition for the younger set.ISBN-10 1536210633ISBN-13 9781536210637Language EnglishNumber of Pages 24View Full Specifications
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Creative Confidence Unleashing The Creative Potential Within Us All - Paperback English by Tom Kelley - 15/10/2013
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SpecificationsAbout the Author TOM KELLEY is a partner at IDEO and the author of the bestselling The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation. DAVID KELLEY is the founder of IDEO one of the worlds leading innovation and design firms as well as the creator of the d.school at Stanford University. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.Author 1 Tom KelleyAuthor 2 David KelleyBook Description Too often companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But two of the leading experts in innovation design and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative. In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO the Stanford d.school and with many of the worlds top companies David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives and in our personal lives and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.Format PaperbackEditorial Review “CREATIVE CONFIDENCE is a myth-busting muscle-building gem of a book. It shatters the false belief that only some people are creative. Then it provides a smart practical action plan for boosting your innovative capacities. If you want to be more creative read the Kelley brothers words follow their advice and then—as theyd tell you—do something!" Daniel H. Pink author of Drive A Whole New Mind and To Sell is Human “David Kelley has unleashed the power of design thinking for thousands of Stanford students and hundreds of influential Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. In CREATIVE CONFIDENCE he and his brother Tom share their secrets about how each of us can find our creative powers. They describe a way of thinking that will change your professional and personal life. Charlie Rose acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist “This book changed me. CREATIVE CONFIDENCE is that rare combination of thought leadership soulful storytelling and real-life exercises that inspires you to reclaim your creative passion and courage. I feel braver already. “ Brené Brown Ph.D. author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Daring Greatly “This is the only book about creativity that youll ever need.” Guy Kawasaki author of APE: Author Publisher Entrepreneur “A five-star Wow! This wonderful heartwarming book may literally change the world. Indeed it must change the world. Don’t just read it. Use it. Now.” Tom Peters bestselling author of In Search of Excellence “An indispensible field guide for creative explorers of all kinds. This compelling book will help build creative muscles for when you need them most.” Todd Spaletto President The North Face “Creativity is not magic its a skill. Get this book and learn the skill from the brothers who have taught it to more people—f rom nurses to bankers to teachers to computer scientists—than anyone else.” Chip Heath author of Made to Stick Switch and Decisive “A cross between Steve Jobs commencement speech on creativity and a modern-day What Color is your Parachute? the Kelley brothers offer simple but effective tools for the "Im not creative" set—business leaders and professionals seeking the confidence to innovate.” John Maeda President & CEO Rhode Island School of Design “In hospitality – like in all industries – creativity is the life blood of engaging employees and guests customers and it is the capacity that allows you to strengthen your brand with every interaction. This book can help you engage powerfully with employees and customers and keep your brand relevant through changing times.” Mark Hoplamazian President and CEO Hyatt Hotels Corporation “I have long marveled at the Kelley brothers’ ability to innovate in seemingly impenetrable fields like health care. Now they’ve unfettered that power in all of us sharing the tools and inspiring the confidence we need to find the very best solutions to complex problems we face at work—and in our personal lives.” Gary L. Gottlieb M.D. President and CEO Partners HealthCare System “David and Tom have written an incredibly insightful book that challenges us all have the courage to break out of our ruts innovate and create.” Tim Koogle former President & CEO Yahoo “Developing both the courage and confidence to create and the ability to cultivate original insight is of enormous practical importance and this new book is the first place I send people to learn how it is done.” Richard Miller President Olin College “David and Tom Kelley show us how to effortlessly dance between the creativity of elementary school and the pragmatism of the business world.” Joe Gebbia Co-founder AirbnbISBN-10 0007517971ISBN-13 9780007517978View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author TOM KELLEY is a partner at IDEO and the author of the bestselling The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation. DAVID KELLEY is the founder of IDEO one of the worlds leading innovation and design firms as well as the creator of the d.school at Stanford University. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.Author 1 Tom KelleyAuthor 2 David KelleyBook Description Too often companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But two of the leading experts in innovation design and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative. In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO the Stanford d.school and with many of the worlds top companies David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives and in our personal lives and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.Format PaperbackEditorial Review “CREATIVE CONFIDENCE is a myth-busting muscle-building gem of a book. It shatters the false belief that only some people are creative. Then it provides a smart practical action plan for boosting your innovative capacities. If you want to be more creative read the Kelley brothers words follow their advice and then—as theyd tell you—do something!" Daniel H. Pink author of Drive A Whole New Mind and To Sell is Human “David Kelley has unleashed the power of design thinking for thousands of Stanford students and hundreds of influential Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. In CREATIVE CONFIDENCE he and his brother Tom share their secrets about how each of us can find our creative powers. They describe a way of thinking that will change your professional and personal life. Charlie Rose acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist “This book changed me. CREATIVE CONFIDENCE is that rare combination of thought leadership soulful storytelling and real-life exercises that inspires you to reclaim your creative passion and courage. I feel braver already. “ Brené Brown Ph.D. author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Daring Greatly “This is the only book about creativity that youll ever need.” Guy Kawasaki author of APE: Author Publisher Entrepreneur “A five-star Wow! This wonderful heartwarming book may literally change the world. Indeed it must change the world. Don’t just read it. Use it. Now.” Tom Peters bestselling author of In Search of Excellence “An indispensible field guide for creative explorers of all kinds. This compelling book will help build creative muscles for when you need them most.” Todd Spaletto President The North Face “Creativity is not magic its a skill. Get this book and learn the skill from the brothers who have taught it to more people—f rom nurses to bankers to teachers to computer scientists—than anyone else.” Chip Heath author of Made to Stick Switch and Decisive “A cross between Steve Jobs commencement speech on creativity and a modern-day What Color is your Parachute? the Kelley brothers offer simple but effective tools for the "Im not creative" set—business leaders and professionals seeking the confidence to innovate.” John Maeda President & CEO Rhode Island School of Design “In hospitality – like in all industries – creativity is the life blood of engaging employees and guests customers and it is the capacity that allows you to strengthen your brand with every interaction. This book can help you engage powerfully with employees and customers and keep your brand relevant through changing times.” Mark Hoplamazian President and CEO Hyatt Hotels Corporation “I have long marveled at the Kelley brothers’ ability to innovate in seemingly impenetrable fields like health care. Now they’ve unfettered that power in all of us sharing the tools and inspiring the confidence we need to find the very best solutions to complex problems we face at work—and in our personal lives.” Gary L. Gottlieb M.D. President and CEO Partners HealthCare System “David and Tom have written an incredibly insightful book that challenges us all have the courage to break out of our ruts innovate and create.” Tim Koogle former President & CEO Yahoo “Developing both the courage and confidence to create and the ability to cultivate original insight is of enormous practical importance and this new book is the first place I send people to learn how it is done.” Richard Miller President Olin College “David and Tom Kelley show us how to effortlessly dance between the creativity of elementary school and the pragmatism of the business world.” Joe Gebbia Co-founder AirbnbISBN-10 0007517971ISBN-13 9780007517978View Full Specifications
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Fan Al Iqnaa Artful Persuasion - Paperback
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Mills HarryFormat PaperbackISBN-13 6281072006860Language ArabicPublisher The University Book Shop - Abu Dhabi SpecificationsAuthor 1 Mills HarryFormat PaperbackISBN-13 6281072006860Language ArabicPublisher The University Book Shop - Abu Dhabi
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Kristin Hannah is a New York Times bestselling author. She is a former lawyer turned writer and is the mother of one son. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle and Hawaii. Her first novel published in the UK Night Road was one of eight books selected for the UKs 2011 TV Book Club Summer Read.Author 1 Kristin HannahBook Description This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when womens stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters separated by years and experience by ideals and passion and circumstance each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival love and freedom in war-torn France.Edition Number 1Editor 1 Pan MacMillanEditorial Review The suspense builds slowly in this thought-provoking and absorbing novel. * Choice * A respectful and absorbing page-turner. * Kirkus Reviews * The bestselling author hits her stride in this page-turning tale about two sisters one in the French countryside the other in Paris who show remarkable courage in the German occupation during WWII . . . The author ably depicts wars horrors through the eyes of these two women whose strength of character shines through no matter their differences. * Publishers Weekly * An unforgettable portrait of love and war. * People * The real horrors of war; the deprivations; the risks are all there... This is a hauntingly tragic yet sympathetic novel * The Cape Times * Beautifully written . . . packed with action and emotion. -- Sara Gruen bestselling author of Water for Elephants I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah a talented writer of American stories; great characters great plots great emotions who could ask for more in a novel? -- Isabel Allende bestselling author of The House of the SpiritsGrade NewISBN-10 1509848622View Full Specifications SpecificationsAbout the Author Kristin Hannah is a New York Times bestselling author. She is a former lawyer turned writer and is the mother of one son. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle and Hawaii. Her first novel published in the UK Night Road was one of eight books selected for the UKs 2011 TV Book Club Summer Read.Author 1 Kristin HannahBook Description This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when womens stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters separated by years and experience by ideals and passion and circumstance each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival love and freedom in war-torn France.Edition Number 1Editor 1 Pan MacMillanEditorial Review The suspense builds slowly in this thought-provoking and absorbing novel. * Choice * A respectful and absorbing page-turner. * Kirkus Reviews * The bestselling author hits her stride in this page-turning tale about two sisters one in the French countryside the other in Paris who show remarkable courage in the German occupation during WWII . . . The author ably depicts wars horrors through the eyes of these two women whose strength of character shines through no matter their differences. * Publishers Weekly * An unforgettable portrait of love and war. * People * The real horrors of war; the deprivations; the risks are all there... This is a hauntingly tragic yet sympathetic novel * The Cape Times * Beautifully written . . . packed with action and emotion. -- Sara Gruen bestselling author of Water for Elephants I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah a talented writer of American stories; great characters great plots great emotions who could ask for more in a novel? -- Isabel Allende bestselling author of The House of the SpiritsGrade NewISBN-10 1509848622View Full Specifications
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Saniyasnain KhanEdition Number 1Grade NewISBN-10 9351791935ISBN-13 9789351791935Language ArabicPublication Date 2019Publisher GOOD WORD SpecificationsAuthor 1 Saniyasnain KhanEdition Number 1Grade NewISBN-10 9351791935ISBN-13 9789351791935Language ArabicPublication Date 2019Publisher GOOD WORD
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SpecificationsAuthor 1 Psychologies MagazineISBN-13 9780857086570Language English SpecificationsAuthor 1 Psychologies MagazineISBN-13 9780857086570Language English
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SpecificationsAbout the Author Cindy De La Hoz is a film and fashion buff inspired by the legends of the silver screen. She is author of the books A Touch of Grace: How to Be a Princess the Grace Kelly Way Lucy at the Movies and Lana: The Memories the Myths the Movies which Leonard Maltin reviewed as one of the best books about a star Ive ever read. Cindy lives in Philadelphia.Author 1 Cindy De La HozBook Description Little black dress? That s so Audrey! Ballet flats? Now you re stepping it up. A generous spirit? Well it doesn t get any more Audrey than that. Legendary superstar trendsetter and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn remains the epitome of style charm and grace for women of all ages. The name Audrey has even become a byword for expressing appreciation of simple good fashion sense. Filled with fashion and lifestyle tips inspired by Audrey paired with gorgeous photos this Miniature Edition imparts dozens of little ways to put some Hepburn in your step.ISBN-10 0762460482Language EnglishPublication Date March 15 2016Publisher Running Press SpecificationsAbout the Author Cindy De La Hoz is a film and fashion buff inspired by the legends of the silver screen. She is author of the books A Touch of Grace: How to Be a Princess the Grace Kelly Way Lucy at the Movies and Lana: The Memories the Myths the Movies which Leonard Maltin reviewed as one of the best books about a star Ive ever read. Cindy lives in Philadelphia.Author 1 Cindy De La HozBook Description Little black dress? That s so Audrey! Ballet flats? Now you re stepping it up. A generous spirit? Well it doesn t get any more Audrey than that. Legendary superstar trendsetter and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn remains the epitome of style charm and grace for women of all ages. The name Audrey has even become a byword for expressing appreciation of simple good fashion sense. Filled with fashion and lifestyle tips inspired by Audrey paired with gorgeous photos this Miniature Edition imparts dozens of little ways to put some Hepburn in your step.ISBN-10 0762460482Language EnglishPublication Date March 15 2016Publisher Running Press
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HighlightsA Promised Land is a memoir by Barack Obama President of the United States from 2009 to 2017- A New York Times and Washington Post Notable bookObama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4 2008 when he was elected 44th president of the United States becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest officeA Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective—the story of one man’s bet with history the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stageThis beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together day by day.SpecificationsAbout the Author Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States elected in November 2008 and holding office for two terms. He is the author of two previous New York Times bestselling books Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope and the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in Washington D.C. with his wife Michelle. They have two daughters Malia and Sasha.Author 1 Barack ObamaBook Description A riveting deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK In the stirring highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4 2008 when he was elected 44th president of the United States becoming the first African American to hold the nations highest office. Reflecting on the presidency he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room and to Moscow Cairo Beijing and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet wrestles with a global financial crisis takes the measure of Vladimir Putin overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan tackles Wall Street reform responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout and authorizes Operation Neptunes Spear which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--the story of one mans bet with history the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change " and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great ongoing American experiment progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obamas conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together day by day.Editorial Review Jennifer Szalai reviewed the book in The New York Times- At a time of grandiose mythologizing he marshals his considerable storytelling skills to demythologize himself. He addresses the book to the “next generation ” to young people who seek to “remake the world ” but the story he tells is less about unbridled possibility and more about the forces that inhibit it.Grade NewISBN-10 0241491517ISBN-13 9780241491515Language EnglishView Full Specifications HighlightsA Promised Land is a memoir by Barack Obama President of the United States from 2009 to 2017- A New York Times and Washington Post Notable bookObama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4 2008 when he was elected 44th president of the United States becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest officeA Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective—the story of one man’s bet with history the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stageThis beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together day by day.SpecificationsAbout the Author Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States elected in November 2008 and holding office for two terms. He is the author of two previous New York Times bestselling books Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope and the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in Washington D.C. with his wife Michelle. They have two daughters Malia and Sasha.Author 1 Barack ObamaBook Description A riveting deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK In the stirring highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4 2008 when he was elected 44th president of the United States becoming the first African American to hold the nations highest office. Reflecting on the presidency he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room and to Moscow Cairo Beijing and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet wrestles with a global financial crisis takes the measure of Vladimir Putin overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan tackles Wall Street reform responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout and authorizes Operation Neptunes Spear which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective--the story of one mans bet with history the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change " and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great ongoing American experiment progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obamas conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together day by day.Editorial Review Jennifer Szalai reviewed the book in The New York Times- At a time of grandiose mythologizing he marshals his considerable storytelling skills to demythologize himself. He addresses the book to the “next generation ” to young people who seek to “remake the world ” but the story he tells is less about unbridled possibility and more about the forces that inhibit it.Grade NewISBN-10 0241491517ISBN-13 9780241491515Language EnglishView Full Specifications
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