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iCon Steve jobs by Jeffrey Young and William Simon

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January 23, 2011
iCon Steve jobs by Jeffrey Young and William Simon

iCon: Steve Jobs - The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business A ringmaster who can direct every move of his fellowmen, inspire them like crazy and at times work them into a frenzy, where no soul is untouched by his aura and yet make them realize where to draw the line, Steve...
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Mrs. Parkinson’s Law by C Northcote Parkinson

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April 15, 2010
Mrs. Parkinson’s Law by C Northcote Parkinson

Mrs. Parkinson’s Law is one of those books which can’t be read in one go. It takes time to really digest and savor what is said in each chapter and then mull over how interesting the author, C. Northcote Parkinson’s mind works. He insists that this book is not about his wife or solely...
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May you be the mother of a hundred sons by Elisabeth Bumiller

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December 13, 2009
May you be the mother of a hundred sons by Elisabeth Bumiller

The book is about Indian Women – by Elisabeth Bumiller, published in 1990. Being an Indian and a Woman, the book is of interest to me. Moreover, reading the state of Indian Women as perceived by a third party – an American Woman, is interesting.
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

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September 18, 2009
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

The author recounts his disastrous experience about his journey to the roof of the world and back in 1996 in this book. During May 1996, five expeditions ventured to conquer the Everest summit but ended up losing much more than they had bargained for.
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