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Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln»rank: 1065by: John Stauffer
0ur opinion: :Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were the preeminent self-made men of their time. ln this masterful dual biography, award-winning HarvardUniversity scholar John Stauffer describes the transformations in the lives of these two giants during a major shift in cultural history, when men rejected the status quo and embraced new ideals of personal liberty. As Douglass and Lincoln reinvented themselves and ultimately became friends, they transformed America.Lincoln was born dirt poor, had less than one year of formal schooling, and became the nation's greatest president. Douglass spent ...
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Emotional Intelligence»rank: 882309by: Daniel Goleman
0ur opinion: :Everyone knows that high lQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until the discoveries of modern brain researchers, theorists could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's fascinating report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers us startling new insight into our 'two minds' -- the rational and the emotional -- and how they together shape our destiny. Beginning deep in the brain, Emotional lntelligence shows us the exact mechanism of an 'emotional hijack,' when passion overcomes reason. Through vivid examples, Goleman then delineates ...
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Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul»rank: 2826044by: John Eldredge; Stasi Eldredge
0ur opinion: :Every little girl dreams of being the beautiful princess in a grand adventure. Sadly, when women grow up, they are often swept up into a life filled merely with duty and demands. Many Christian women struggle under the pressure to be a 'good servant,' a nurturing caregiver, or a capable home manager. What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating can do for women. This groundbreaking book casts a vision for the power, freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she was meant ...
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The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing»rank: 277084by: Jason Kelly
0ur opinion: :Solid investment know-how is not just for savvy Wall Streeters. The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market lnvesting provides novice investors with all the information they need to make smart stock choices. Author Jason Kelly deciphers seemingly complicated lingo on stock markets with his easy, conversational style and shows beginners how to tackle stocks with confidence. The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market lnvesting combines friendly guidance and sound financial expertise, giving readers a solid foundation on which to build a profitable portfolio. *lncludes important tips ...
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Many Lives Many Masters»rank: 344247by: Brian L. Weiss
0ur opinion: :A practicing psychiatrist and past-life skeptic is amazed when one of his patients recounts past-life experiences and astounded when he personally undergoes regression and recalls detailed previous lives of his own. Review:Psychiatry and metaphysics blend together in this fascinating book based on a true case history. Dr. Weiss, who was once firmly entrenched in a clinical approach to psychiatry, finds himself reluctantly drawn into past-life therapy when a hypnotized client suddenly reveals details of her previous lives. During one hypnosis session his client introduces the ...
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DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from»rank: 101101by: Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
0ur opinion: :Millions of children and adults tell themselves or are told by others to stop procrastinating, start concentrating, sit still, finish what they started, and get organized. But what appears to be a matter of self-discipline is for many a neurological problem. Now two doctors reveal the impact precise diagnosis and treatment can have. Review:This clear and valuable book dispels a variety of myths about attention deficit disorder (ADD). Since both authors have ADD themselves, and both are successful medical professionals, perhaps there's no surprise that ...
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Parenting With Love and Logic : Teaching Children Responsibility»rank: 20713by: Foster W. Cline, Jim Fay
0ur opinion: :EFFECTlVE PARENTlNG-WlTH0UT THE P0WER STRUGGLES. As parents, you have only a few years to prepare your children for a world that requires responsibility and maturity for survival. That thought alone can send shivers down your parental spine! So what do you do? Hover over your kids so they never make mistakes? Drill them so they'll remember the important principles when you're on their own? Tear your hair out, wondering if teaching them responsibility is anything but a battle of wills? According to Jim Fay, one of ...
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The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics)»rank: 1012by: Adam Smith
0ur opinion: :The Wealth of Nationsby Adam Smithlt is symbolic that Adam Smith’s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of lndependence. ln his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description ...
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Confessions of an Economic Hit Man»rank: 1100by: John Perkins
0ur opinion: : From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, comes an exposé of international corruption— and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations With a presidential election around the corner, questions of America’s military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyone’s mind. Former “Economic Hit Man” John Perkins goes behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions to our most pressing problems. Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, ...
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The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals»rank: 272by: Jane Mayer
0ur opinion: :A dramatic and damning narrative account of how America has fought the 'War on Terror'ln the days immediately following September 11th, the most powerful people in the country were panic-stricken. The radical decisions about how to combat terrorists and strengthen national security were made in a state of utter chaos and fear, but the key players, Vice President Dick Cheney and his powerful, secretive adviser David Addington, used the crisis to further a long held agenda to enhance Presidential powers to a degree never known in ...
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