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by NganSon on December 26, 2012

The Maze Runner (Book 1)

The first book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series—The Maze Runner is a modern classic, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to … [Read more...]

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by NganSon on December 24, 2012

Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You (Association of Writers and Writing Programs Award for Creative Nonfiction)

Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You destroys our complacency about who among us can commit unspeakable atrocities, who is subjected to them, and who can stop them. From age four to eighteen, Sue William Silverman was repeatedly sexually abused by her father, an influential government official and successful banker. Through her eyes, we see an outwardly normal family built on a foundation of horrifying secrets that long went unreported, undetected, and unconfessed.Because I Remember … [Read more...]

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by NganSon on August 12, 2012

Camel On An Ashtray – A Literary Novella

Sonell descends into a Mayfair nightclub filled with apprehension about his social company and himself. The next morning he is unable to remember much of the evening's events.And so begins a journey of reconciliation - with his friends, Delilah and his Indian heritage that will take him on a voyage from London to Goa.Camel on an Ashtray is an elegantly written, semi-autobiographical novella that revels in exploring identity and friendship.Sonell descends into a Mayfair nightclub filled with … [Read more...]

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by NganSon on June 9, 2012

The Business School for People Who Like Helping People

This book was my introduction to Robert Kiyosaki and one that I've read several times over. Here's why: Robert Kiyosaki doesn't say he's never been INVOLVED with networking, he has. What he says is he didn't make his fortune from network marketing. There's a big difference. Remember that when reading other reviews. Robert explains to the reader how his opinion of networking changed (pg. 24) when, in the early 1990's, a well-respected and financially successful friend told Robert he was involved … [Read more...]

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by NganSon on June 1, 2012

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Eleven-year-old Gilly has been stuck in more foster families than she can remember, and she's disliked them all. She has a county-wide reputation for being brash, brilliant, and completely unmanageable. So when she's sent to live with the Trotters -- by far the strangest family yet -- Gilly decides to put her sharp mind to work. Before long she's devised an elaborate scheme to get her real mother to come rescue her. But the rescue doesn't work out, and the great Gilly Hopkins is left thinking … [Read more...]

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by NganSon on May 15, 2012

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (50 card deck)

Covey reveals that living with integrity and honesty gives you the power to overcome the deeply imbedded habitual tendencies that can work against you. Remember: You are not your habits - and you can replace old patterns with new ones! Rating: List Price: $ 15.95 Price: $ 8.43 … [Read more...]

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