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This account chronicles Lance Armstrong's dramatic rise and fall. In June 2013, as he faced multimillion-dollar lawsuits, Juliet Macur was present, engaging with his girlfriend and children while capturing Armstrong's narrative. She was one of the few media figures, alongside Oprah Winfrey, to gain extensive one-on-one access to the disgraced athlete. The narrative centers on Armstrong, revealed through personal interviews, yet it is enriched by firsthand accounts from over a hundred witnesses, including family members he had distanced himself from—his adoptive father, grandmother, and aunt. Notably, the recorded testimony of J.T. Neal, a significant father figure in Armstrong's life, adds a poignant layer, as it was captured during Neal's final years battling cancer while Armstrong rose to fame as a cancer survivor. Ultimately, it was Armstrong's former friends, once close to him, who exposed the truth, breaking the silence that had protected both the sport of cycling and its celebrated figure. Through the diverse voices of those who knew Armstrong intimately, Macur crafts a compelling and intricate narrative of his extraordinary ascent to fame and his heartbreaking downfall.

Most of us are only too aware that, whatever roles we have in today's fast-moving world, much of our success lies in getting others to say 'Yes' to our requests. What many people might not be aware of, though, is the vast amount of research that has been conducted on the influence process. What factors cause one person to say 'Yes' to the request of another? Yes! is full of practical tips based on recent academic research that shows how the psychology of persuasion can provide valuable insights for anyone interested in improving their ability to persuade others - whether in the workplace, at home or even on the internet. It combines the counter-intuition of Freakonomics with the popularising of Does Anything Eats Wasps? For each mini-chapter contains a mystery which is solved in a way that provides food for thought for anyone looking to be more persuasive, and for anyone interested in how the world works.

If a gorilla walked out into the middle of a basketball pitch, you'd notice it. Wouldn't you? If a serious violent crime took place just next to you, you'd remember it, right? The Invisible Gorilla is a fascinating look at the unbelievable, yet routine tricks that your brain plays on you.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023, this novel has been celebrated as a masterpiece by the Sunday Times and is a top ten bestseller. Tom Kettle, a retired policeman and widower, seeks solace in his new home in Dalkey, overlooking the sea. His tranquility is disrupted when two former colleagues visit to discuss a traumatic case from his past, one he has never fully reconciled. Additionally, his new neighbor, a mysterious young mother, reaches out for his assistance. This haunting narrative explores themes of family, loss, and love, revealing that nothing is quite as it seems. The Irish Times describes it as "stupendous," while the Daily Telegraph notes its rarity among cherished novels. Readers have praised it as a captivating family love story that lingers in the mind, deeply moving and beautifully told. Comments highlight its tragic yet humorous elements, with many calling it "absolute perfection" and expressing awe at the author's exceptional talent. The balance of grief and joy is masterfully conveyed, making this a memorable and transporting read.

Entering the U.S. army after fleeing the Great Famine in Ireland, seventeen-year-old Thomas McNulty and his brother-in-arms, John Cole, experience the harrowing realities of the Indian wars and the American Civil War between the Wyoming plains and Tennessee.

Stock market multimillionaire at 26, federal convict at 36, he partied like a rock star, lived like a king, and barely survived his rise and fall as an American entrepreneurial icon.