![]() In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. Told with dazzling narrative brillance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity. Then one day he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume"-the scent of a beautiful young virgin. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and frest-cut wood. ![]() As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift-an absolute sense of smell. An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Patrick Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion-his sense of smell-leads to murder. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of codebreaking. Recruited by the US Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than 10,000 women served as codebreakers during World War II. Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve." (Nathalia Holt, best-selling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls) " Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II. "Prodigiously researched and engrossing." ( New York Times Book Review) ![]() ![]() But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are the same thing.Ģ. Self-improvement and success often occur together. What are the things I should give a fuck about? Here are 45 of, what I experienced to be, some of the most eye-opening quotes from the book.ġ. Necessary to actually realize what are the things that really matter in life. ![]() It was confrontational and at times even painful. But was it gonna tell me how capable I am and how special I am? Nope! It did everything but that and I loved the book for it. In all honesty, I hadn’t read any reviews on this book and actually thought it would be another self-help book that would tell me how capable I am of achieving marvelous things in life as long as I cared less about what people think. To the point that I’ll just have a glass of wine and hide in bed instead.Īnd all because I have too much fucks to give. However, the thoughts of these things I wish to achieve, in combination with social media immediately get me overwhelmed, anxious and depressed. The reason I chose this book is because -get ready for the cliché- I really want to achieve bigger things in life. ![]() The first book I chose to read this year was in line with one of my other goals: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson. Which basically means reading 2 books per month. For this year, one of my goals is to read at least 24 books. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: The Journal of John Woolman, Fruits of Solitude William Penn, Vol. ![]() The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Annotated)īenjamin Franklin Wealth and Wisdom: The Way to Wealth and The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin ![]() The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklinīenjamin Franklin's Autobiography (Norton Critical Editions) Published Verbatim From the Original Manuscript, by His Grandson, William Temple FranklinĪutobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Illustrated) The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (illustrated edtion)Īutobiography of Benjamin Franklin illustrated Sales Rank Publication Date Lowest New Price ![]() ![]() The first part focuses on the internal processes, such as taking extreme ownwership of your decisions, or your battle against your ego, that is your enemy and you have to let it go. It’s you who haven’t prepared him for the operation/project well enough. You step up, take ownership of the outcome, analyze what mistakes led to that situation and make sure it won’t happen next time.Īs a leader, you have to understand that even if a subordinate fails, it’s your fault. If the team failed, it’s your fault and you should not cover yourself with bad excuses. ![]() ![]() Extreme Ownership is the legendary leadership book written by two former Navy SEALs, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin who started to teach businesses about leadership and strategy in their civilian life and also wrote multiple books.įirst of all, what is Extreme Ownership? It is about owning your decisions and all their consequences all the time, whether your team succeeded or failed. ![]() ![]() ![]() Evie is a witch with a specialty in breaking hexes, and she’s also an unapologetic, delightfully nerdy aspiring comic book artist whose insecurity from a past relationship is keeping her from sharing her skills with the public. Wolf Gone Wild follows Evie, who works with her sisters and fellow witches at the bar and magic shop they own in New Orleans, alongside ruling over NOLA’s magical community as their most powerful faction. Romance, and paranormal romance in particular, can be really subjective and I can definitely get pretty picky about it though I’ve been reading a lot of contemporary romance recently, I had yet to find a new paranormal romance author I loved in recent years until I picked up this book. ![]() I have so many good things to say about this book, I’m struggling to figure out how to form them into a coherent review. ![]() Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross (Stay a Spell, Book 1) ![]() ![]() ![]() Armentrout is my favourite author probably of all time. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed… ![]() To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to put her trust in Zayne. Zayne has secrets of his own that will upend her world yet again-but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. When Wardens from another clan arrive with disturbing reports that something out there is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s safe world implodes. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her, flesh and bone, to enhance their own powers. Her unique gift is part of a secret so dangerous that she’s been in hiding for years in an isolated compound fiercely guarded by Wardens-gargoyle shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. ![]() ![]() ![]() If your vision is the big picture you're painting, and your values are the colorful paints, then your voice is like the beautiful brushstroke you use to bring your vision to life. ![]() Your authentic voice helps you stand out from the crowd. Your voice is the unique way in which you show up in the world. Many solopreneurs honor their personal values through their work, so your business values may be based on your personal ones. Your values are what you hold as most important to you. It's where you see yourself heading and includes how you're making a positive difference, what success looks and feels like to you, and what makes life and work ripe with fulfillment and meaning. Your vision is the big picture of your business (and your life). ![]() Your creative business reflects your vision, values, and voice. You set up shop because you want to do things your own way and make your unique impact on the world. Your work, like that of most creative entrepreneurs, authentically expresses who you are. Where is your business headed, and what do you and your company stand for? ![]() ![]() ![]() Teen readers and fans of action-packed fantasy genres will enjoy this thrilling saga. The Crossroads series brings together creatures and humans as they fight for the common goal of returning harmony to the Otherworld and rid the realm of evil forever. Only a powerful druid and her loyal minions stand in their way to fulfilling their destiny of becoming the prophesized Dominion of Four. ![]() Jake, Shayna, Conner and Seneca must use their new magical abilities to battle treacherous creatures and face life-altering crossroads. The realms mythical beings have chosen sides in a deadly magical war, but its not always clear to whom they pledge their allegiance. Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. The teens have accepted their fate as defenders of the Otherworld. ![]() Toni Graham continues the tale introduced in Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals. In Crossroads and the Dominion of Four, author C. They know that magic, spells, and prophecies are real. At first glance, Jake, Shayna, Seneca, and Conner seem like average teens. ![]() |