Nikola's bookshelf: all en-US Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:50:27 -0700 60 Nikola's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg The Concise 48 Laws of Power 18224060 195 Robert Greene Nikola 5 4.15 The Concise 48 Laws of Power
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ten Ox-Herding Pictures (ʮţˆD Shiniu tu [J¨±gy¨±zu]]]> 55056078 21 Kuoan Shiyuan Nikola 5 4.33 1948 The Ten Ox-Herding Pictures (ʮţˆD Shiniu tu [J¨±gy¨±zu]
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Reading a cheaper version than the OG, but amazing nonetheless, you HAVE to read it if you're into spirituality
]]> <![CDATA[Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life]]> 56019043
In 12 Rules for Life, clinical psychologist and celebrated professor at Harvard and the University of Toronto Dr. Jordan B. Peterson helped millions of readers impose order on the chaos of their lives. Now, in this bold sequel, Peterson delivers twelve more lifesaving principles for resisting the exhausting toll that our desire to order the world inevitably takes.

In a time when the human will increasingly imposes itself over every sphere of life¡ªfrom our social structures to our emotional states¡ªPeterson warns that too much security is dangerous. What¡¯s more, he offers strategies for overcoming the cultural, scientific, and psychological forces causing us to tend toward tyranny, and teaches us how to rely instead on our instinct to find meaning and purpose, even¡ªand especially¡ªwhen we find ourselves powerless.

While chaos, in excess, threatens us with instability and anxiety, unchecked order can petrify us into submission. Beyond Order provides a call to balance these two fundamental principles of reality itself, and guides us along the straight and narrow path that divides them.]]> 382 Jordan B. Peterson 0593084640 Nikola 5 4.14 2021 Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life
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Awesome book, id suggest going through it slowly due to the insane amount of wisdom, skim thru his stories but read the philosophy/psych/spirituality/religious wisdom SLOWLY! Also make sure you re-read it, id say after 3 months pick it up again and then after 6-9, so worthwhile! Read his other books too
]]> <![CDATA[Derailed: Five Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Failures of Leadership (NelsonFree)]]> 12373761 Do you know the stories of well-known CEOs who failed as executives of major companies? Learn about these colorful derailers who misread symptoms of their own downfall and failed to take corrective action needed to succeed as leaders.

Written for leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone who makes a difference in the lives of others, author and leadership expert Tim Irwin, PhD, examines how failures of character common to even the most capable individuals - including deficits in authenticity, humility, self-management, and courage - repeatedly lead to downfall.

By profiling the collapse of CEOs Robert Nardelli (Home Depot), Carly Fiorina (HP), Durk Jager (Proctor and Gamble), Steven Heyer (Starwood Hotels), and more, this book shows how our failings become more dangerous as we take on greater leadership responsibilities, and how they can cause us to ignore glaring warning signs that might otherwise prevent catastrophe.

In Derailed, Tim shares;


An outline of the key character traits that prevent us from becoming de-railed
Assessments and suggestions on how to analyze your "Character Quotient"
What made these business executives fail without demeaning their character
By asking what we can learn from those who have fallen, and how we can avoid our own failure, Derailed teaches us to stay on track. Often, derailment happens long before the crash. Learn the character qualities that are essential for successful leadership and how to cultivate them so that you can avoid derailing your own life and career.]]> 241 Tim Irwin 1418581046 Nikola 5 4.04 2009 Derailed: Five Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Failures of Leadership (NelsonFree)
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]]> <![CDATA[Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most]]> 38769051 The hardest choices are also the most consequential. So why do we know so little about how to get them right?

Big, life-altering decisions matter so much more than the decisions we make every day, and they're also the most difficult: where to live, whom to marry, what to believe, whether to start a company, how to end a war. There's no one-size-fits-all approach for addressing these kinds of conundrums.

Steven Johnson's classic Where Good Ideas Come From inspired creative people all over the world with new ways of thinking about innovation. In Farsighted, he uncovers powerful tools for honing the important skill of complex decision-making. While you can't model a once-in-a-lifetime choice, you can model the deliberative tactics of expert decision-makers. These experts aren't just the master strategists running major companies or negotiating high-level diplomacy. They're the novelists who draw out the complexity of their characters' inner lives, the city officials who secure long-term water supplies, and the scientists who reckon with future challenges most of us haven't even imagined. The smartest decision-makers don't go with their guts. Their success relies on having a future-oriented approach and the ability to consider all their options in a creative, productive way.

Through compelling stories that reveal surprising insights, Johnson explains how we can most effectively approach the choices that can chart the course of a life, an organization, or a civilization. Farsighted will help you imagine your possible futures and appreciate the subtle intelligence of the choices that shaped our broader social history.]]> 256 Steven Johnson 1594488215 Nikola 5 3.51 2018 Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most
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]]> <![CDATA[The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus]]> 18914429 ??
???Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel
???Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned
???Translated from the Coptic and interpreted by Jean-Yves Leloup, author of the bestselling Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of Philip. English translation and notes by Joseph Rowe.

One of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Instead it is a collection of his teachings ¡ª what he actually said. These 114 logia, or sayings, were collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, whom some claim to be Jesus's closest disciple. No sooner was this gospel uncovered from the sands of Upper Egypt than scholars and theologians began to bury it anew in a host of conflicting interpretations and polemics. While some say it is a hodgepodge from the canonical gospels, for others it is the source text from which all the gospel writers drew their material and inspiration.

In this new translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the "infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing" Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus of Thomas invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.]]> 294 Thomas the Apostle Nikola 5 4.38 100 The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus
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]]> <![CDATA[How Christianity Changed the World]]> 580362 448 Alvin J. Schmidt 0310264499 Nikola 5 3.97 2001 How Christianity Changed the World
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]]> <![CDATA[Jesus, Mentor Me: Becoming a Personal Apprentice of Jesus!]]> 12044584 176 Edward Keith Pousson 8889127805 Nikola 5 4.80 2009 Jesus, Mentor Me: Becoming a Personal Apprentice of Jesus!
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Such an amazing overview of jesus's life and principles we can all apply, must read!
]]> <![CDATA[Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God]]> 123074 126 J.I. Packer 083081339X Nikola 5 Rec! 4.33 1961 Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God
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]]> <![CDATA[Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything]]> 48711165 Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man's Search for Meaning.

Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity.

Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl's words resonate as strongly today--as the world faces a coronavirus pandemic, social isolation, and great economic uncertainty--as they did in 1946. He offers an insightful exploration of the maxim "Live as if you were living for the second time," and he unfolds his basic conviction that every crisis contains opportunity. Despite the unspeakable horrors of the camps, Frankl learned from the strength of his fellow inmates that it is always possible to "say yes to life"--a profound and timeless lesson for us all.]]> 136 Viktor E. Frankl 080700555X Nikola 5 Fun little read 4.15 1946 Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything
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Fun little read
]]> <![CDATA[No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity]]> 30842433
We often treat the word capacity as if it were a natural law of limitation. Unfortunately, most of us are much more comfortable defining what we perceive as off limits rather than what's really possible. Could it be that many of us have failed to expand our potential because we have allowed what we perceive as capacity to define us? What if our limits are not really our limits?

In his newest book, John Maxwell identifies 17 core capacities. Some of these are abilities we all already possess, such as energy, creativity and leadership. Others are aspects of our lives controlled by our choices, like our attitudes, character, and intentionality. Maxwell examines each of these capacities, and provides clear and actionable advice on how you can increase your potential in each. He will guide you on how to identify , grow, and apply your critical capacities. Once you've blown the "cap" off your capacities, you'll find yourself more successful -- and fulfilled -- in your daily life.]]> 336 John C. Maxwell 1455548286 Nikola 5 4.26 2017 No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity
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]]> <![CDATA[1000 Details for Living Interiors: Close-up Series]]> 30163299 288 Cristina Paredes 8499369839 Nikola 5 Great rundown 3.00 1000 Details for Living Interiors: Close-up Series
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]]> <![CDATA[The Children's Illustrated Bible, Small Edition]]> 237433 320 Selina Shirley Hastings 0756609356 Nikola 5 Great overview for anyone 4.11 1993 The Children's Illustrated Bible, Small Edition
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Great overview for anyone
]]> Tao Te Ching 67896 A lucid translation of the well-known Taoist classic by a leading scholar-now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.

Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching, or -The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue, - is one of the true classics of the world of spiritual literature.

Traditionally attributed to the legendary -Old Master, - Lao Tzu, the Tao Teh Ching teaches that the qualities of the enlightened sage or ideal ruler are identical with those of the perfected individual.

Today, Lao Tzu's words are as useful in mastering the arts of leadership in business and politics as they are in developing a sense of balance and harmony in everyday life. To follow the Tao or Way of all things and realize their true nature is to embody humility, spontaneity, and generosity.

John C. H. Wu has done a remarkable job of rendering this subtle text into English while retaining the freshness and depth of the original. A jurist and scholar, Dr. Wu was a recognized authority on Taoism and the translator of several Taoist and Zen texts and of Chinese poetry.

This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts.

The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.]]> 107 Lao Tzu 0679724346 Nikola 5 Classic must read 4.29 -350 Tao Te Ching
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]]> Think and Grow Rich 30186948 233 Napoleon Hill Nikola 5 A classic 4.19 1937 Think and Grow Rich
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A classic
]]> <![CDATA[Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success]]> 10713286 Using his legendary ability to get to the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to identify the greatest obstacles we face in reaching personal fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy, as tools of the Devil. These hidden methods of control can lead us to ruin, and Hill reveals the seven principles of good that will allow us to triumph over them and succeed.
Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold co-author Sharon Lechter, this book is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.]]> 269 Napoleon Hill 1402784538 Nikola 5
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GOD TIER]]> 4.28 2011 Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work (Works)]]> 242530 288 Joseph Campbell 1577314042 Nikola 5 4.31 1990 The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work (Works)
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For the sheer volume of research that went into this book, it is a must read, personally I'm not all that into reading all the myths, but the level of research is unparalleled, I can't help but absolutely and utterly respect it!
]]> Becoming Enlightened 5995421
Drawing from traditional Buddhist meditative practices as well as penetrating examples from today's troubled planet, he presents step-by-step exercises designed to expand the reader's capacity for spiritual growth, along with clear milestones to mark the reader's progress. By following the spiritual practices outlined in Becoming Enlightened , we can learn how to replace troublesome feelings with positive attitudes and embark on a path to achieving an exalted state -- within ourselves and within the larger world.

Full of personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the Dalai Lama's experiences as a lifelong student, thinker, political leader, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Becoming Enlightened gives readers all the wisdom, support, guidance, and inspiration they need to become successful and fulfilled in their spiritual lives.

This is a remarkable and empowering book that can be read and enjoyed by seekers of all faiths. Readers at every stage of their spiritual development will be captivated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama's loving and direct teaching style.]]> 256 Dalai Lama XIV 1416565833 Nikola 5 4.09 2009 Becoming Enlightened
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Love the simplicity and clarity, great, fun and relatively quick read, highly recommended!
]]> <![CDATA[The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations from the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power]]> 56756745
Each entry delivers refined and concise wisdom from one of his books, in an easy to digest lesson that will only take a few minutes to read, as well as a Commandment -- a prescription or prompt for the reader to follow.

Not only is The Daily Laws the perfect entry point for those new to Greene's penetrating insight, but it will also help the many Greene fans throughout the world understanding and internalizing the many lessons that fill his books. It is a guide to a lifetime of reading and re-reading about power, seduction, strategy, psychology and human nature.]]> 463 Robert Greene 1788168542 Nikola 5 4.21 The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations from the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power
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]]> <![CDATA[50 Philosophy Classics: Thinking, Being, Acting, Seeing, Profound Insights and Powerful Thinking from Fifty Key Books (50 Classics)]]> 17087629
From Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius, Cicero and Heraclitus in ancient times to 17th century rationalists Descartes, Leibniz and Spinoza, from 20th-century greats Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean Baudrillard and Simone de Beauvoir to contemporary thinkers Michael Sandel, Peter Singer and Slavoj Zizek, 50 Philosophy Classics explores key writings that have shaped the discipline and had an impact on the real world.

Philosophy can no longer be confined to academia, and 50 Philosophy Classics shows how powerful it can be as a tool for opening our minds and helping us think. Whether you are fascinated or daunted by the big questions of how to think, how to be, how to act and how to see, this is the perfect introduction to some of humanity's greatest minds and their landmark books.]]> 325 Tom Butler-Bowdon 1857885961 Nikola 5 4.11 2013 50 Philosophy Classics: Thinking, Being, Acting, Seeing, Profound Insights and Powerful Thinking from Fifty Key Books (50 Classics)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mamba Mentality: How I Play]]> 40230101 The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.

For the first time, and in his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They¡¯ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

Bryant¡¯s detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant¡¯s very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016¡ªand hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.]]> 208 Kobe Bryant 0374201234 Nikola 5 God tier MUST READ 4.28 The Mamba Mentality: How I Play
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God tier MUST READ
]]> Sidhartha 13537306 ?³§¾±»å³ó²¹°ù³Ù²¹¡° - vienas ?ymiausi? vokie?i? ra?ytojo, Nobelio premijos laureato Hermano Hes?s k¨±rini?. H.Hes? nepaprasto likimo menininkas, o Sidhartos istorija - tam tikra prasme jo gyvenimo kelio apm?stymas.]]> 160 Hermann Hesse 9986925355 Nikola 5 4.19 1922 Sidhartha
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]]> The Great Philosophers 3184792 208 Stephen Law 1847243983 Nikola 5 3.67 2007 The Great Philosophers
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Awesome rundown,cantask formore
]]> <![CDATA[The Psychology of Music: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)]]> 38819235 performance, listening, or appreciation, the constraints and capabilities of the human mind play a formative role. The field that has emerged around this approach is known as the psychology of music.

Written in a lively and accessible manner, this volume connects the science to larger questions about music that are of interest to practicing musicians, music therapists, musicologists, and the general public alike. For example: Why can one musical performance move an audience to tears, and another
compel them to dance, clap, or snap along? How does a hype playlist motivate someone at the gym? And why is that top-40 song stuck in everyone's head?

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
]]> 160 Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis 0190640154 Nikola 5 great little rundown 3.73 2018 The Psychology of Music: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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]]> <![CDATA[On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas)]]> 97412 106 Seneca 0143036327 Nikola 5 mega based 4.20 49 On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas)
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]]> Letters from a Stoic 97411 No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full.

Seneca¡¯s letters read like a diary or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship, and virtue as the supreme good.

Using Gummere¡¯s translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca¡¯s letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism ¨C teachings we can still learn from today.]]> 254 Seneca 0140442103 Nikola 5 based 4.33 64 Letters from a Stoic
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]]> <![CDATA[The Holy Bible: King James Version]]> 1923820 Kr??ani Bibliju prou?avaju kao svoju normativnu, za ?ivot smjerodavnu knjigu u kojoj oni nalaze poruku - rije? Bo?ju. No, Biblija je uz to i spomenik historije ?ovje?anstva, jedna od najstarijih knjiga, u kojoj je genij Hebreja na svoj na?in asimilirao i dalje obogatio razmi?ljanje i mudrost drevne Mezopotamije i Egipta, da je onda, oboga?enu gr?kim genijem, po Novom zavjetu i daljnjem kr??anskom razmi?ljanju unese u tada?nji gr?ko-rimski svijet. Po postanku i jeziku, po sadr?aju i stilu, po slikovitosti i metaforici, Biblija nije jedna knjiga, nego zbir knjiga koje su nastajale u razdoblju od 13. st. pr. Kr do 2. st. po Kr.
Biblija je za kr??ane sveta, inspirirana i kanonska knjiga. Za svakog ?ovjeka Biblija je istovremeno zbirka povijesnih isprava i knji?evno djelo izvorne i neprolazne umjetni?ke snage. Ona pripada zajedni?koj kulturi ?ovje?anstva.
Stari zavjet u Bibliji Stvarnosti plod je mnogostruko udru?enog rada hrvatskih bibli?ara i knji?evnika. Kao polazi?ni tekst izabran je prijevod Antuna Sovi?a, s tim da je Petoknji?je preveo Silvije Grubi?i?, Psalme Filibert Gass, a Pjesmu nad pjesmama Nikola Mili?evi?. Novi zavjet preveo je Ljudevit Rup?i?.]]> 1590 Anonymous Nikola 5 P goodbook look intoit 4.44 1611 The Holy Bible: King James Version
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]]> <![CDATA[The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self]]> 55120630
But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort.

Easter¡¯s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA¡¯s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who¡¯s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more.

Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.]]> 304 Michael Easter 0593138767 Nikola 5 4.21 2021 The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
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MUST read for our society today and how fat, lazy and fearful people have become.
]]> Michael Jordan: The Life 18453086
The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net.

But for all his greatness, this scion of a complex family from North Carolina's Coastal Plain has a darker side: he's a ruthless competitor and a lover of high stakes. There's never been a biography that encompassed the dual nature of his character and looked so deeply at Jordan on and off the court -- until now.

Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordan's career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordan's growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Michael Jordan: The Life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is Michael Jordan.

Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordan's coaches; countless interviews with Jordan's friends, teammates, and family members; and interviews with Jordan himself to provide the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man.]]> 720 Roland Lazenby 0316194778 Nikola 5
According to his book, Michael Jordan The Life, one of his main strengths was his unquenchable thirst for info, his desire to learn and improve, many believe it was his inherent ability to learn and be taught that made him the success he is today. It seemed to many that Jordan was the perfect pupil, he was arguably the most teachable player going, a strength that made him a sponge to new information and self-development. Add to this a drive and determination to be the best at whatever he did.
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According to his book, Michael Jordan The Life, one of his main strengths was his unquenchable thirst for info, his desire to learn and improve, many believe it was his inherent ability to learn and be taught that made him the success he is today. It seemed to many that Jordan was the perfect pupil, he was arguably the most teachable player going, a strength that made him a sponge to new information and self-development. Add to this a drive and determination to be the best at whatever he did.

]]> Undisputed Truth 16158559 A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world¡ªand a legend both in and out of the ring.
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Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon¡ªMike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of the most thrilling and ferocious boxers of all time¡ªand the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Years of hard partying, violent fights, and criminal proceedings took their toll: by 2003, Tyson had hit rock bottom, a convicted felon, completely broke, the punch line to a thousand bad late-night jokes. Yet he fought his way back; the man who once admitted being addicted to everything¡± regained his success, his dignity, and the love of his family. With a triumphant one-man stage show, his unforgettable performances in the Hangover films, and his newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband, Tyson¡¯s story is an inspiring American original.
Brutally honest, raw, and often hilarious, Tyson chronicles his tumultuous highs and lows in the same sincere, straightforward manner we have come to expect from this legendary athlete. A singular journey from Brooklyn¡¯s ghettos to worldwide fame to notoriety, and, finally, to a tranquil wisdom, Undisputed Truth is not only a great sports memoir but an autobiography for the ages.]]> 592 Mike Tyson 0399161287 Nikola 5 Beaten
Called dirty mfer
Called disgusting
Robbed at gunpoint
Dropped out of school
Bricks thrown at him
His mother is beaten and she throws boiling water on his step dad
Evicted from everywhere and sleeping in abandoned buildings

Mike Tyson at 7 years old, need I say more?

Not even gonna lie on the first 30 pages rn, but how is this not ABSOLUTELY AMAZING?]]> 4.17 2013 Undisputed Truth
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Robbed
Beaten
Called dirty mfer
Called disgusting
Robbed at gunpoint
Dropped out of school
Bricks thrown at him
His mother is beaten and she throws boiling water on his step dad
Evicted from everywhere and sleeping in abandoned buildings

Mike Tyson at 7 years old, need I say more?

Not even gonna lie on the first 30 pages rn, but how is this not ABSOLUTELY AMAZING?
]]> <![CDATA[Behind the Mask: My Autobiography]]> 50187111
THE PEOPLE¡¯S CHAMPION.

Like all the greatest stories, though, there is redemption and Tyson defies all the odds and literally drags himself to his feet. 10 million people around the globe watched Fury fight Wilder in the biggest fight of the boxing calendar. Speaking candidly about his struggles with mental health, this is Tyson Fury as you have never seen him before.

A BRITISH ICON.
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Behind the Mask is an unflinching autobiography from the greatest boxer of our time and a man who has demonstrated strength of a very different kind by conquering his demons.
________________________________ ]]> 304 Tyson Fury 1529124867 Nikola 5 3.90 2019 Behind the Mask: My Autobiography
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Must must read, great insights into his actual boxing matches as well, LEGEND
]]> <![CDATA[Paulo Coelho: Confessions of a Pilgrim]]> 53813 254 Juan Arias 0007114370 Nikola 0 to-read 3.97 1999 Paulo Coelho: Confessions of a Pilgrim
author: Juan Arias
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]]> <![CDATA[Paulo Coelho: A Warrior's Life - The Authorized Biography]]> 6095360
Book Description
Paulo Coelho: A Warrior's Life is the first-ever biography of the man whose books have sold an astounding 100 million copies worldwide, making him one of the bestselling authors of all time.

Paulo Coelho's life begins with a complicated birth in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August 1947. He was known as the "boy who was born dead" and who ultimately survived against all odds. Before he became internationally known as a worldwide bestselling author, Paulo lived many different lives. He flirted with suicide, was committed by his parents to insane asylums, suffered the brutality of electric shock therapy, dove into drugs, tried several varieties of sex, met the devil, spent time in prison, helped revolutionize Brazilian rock with musician Raul Seixas, and finally rediscovered his faith in 1986 as he walked the sacred Road to Santiago de Compostela, a medieval pilgrim's route between France and Spain.

Coelho would later describe this life-changing spiritual experience in his first book, The Pilgrimage. The following year, The Alchemist established his worldwide reputation. The novel has already achieved the status of a universally admired modern classic. Now, for the first time, discover the life story of one of the most widely read and adored authors of our time.]]> 464 Fernando Morais 0061718882 Nikola 0 to-read 4.00 2007 Paulo Coelho: A Warrior's Life - The Authorized Biography
author: Fernando Morais
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]]> <![CDATA[The Leadership Style of Jesus: How to Make a Lasting Impact]]> 17177632
Michael Youssef, who has executive experience in worldwide ministries, has examined the leadership Jesus modeled and suggests Christlike qualities every leader needs. But he doesn't stop there. With Jesus as the standard, Dr. Youssef considers how to deal with the temptations and pressures leaders face, including ego, anger, loneliness, criticism, the use of power, and passing the torch to others.

Men and women in search of excellence in developing their leadership abilities will find much to aid their quest in this close-up look at Jesus--the greatest leader who ever lived.
]]> 208 Michael Youssef 0736952306 Nikola 5
Leadership? Check

Jesus? Check

Bible? Check

Great way to learn about all 3 awesome!]]> 4.31 1986 The Leadership Style of Jesus: How to Make a Lasting Impact
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Great fusion, haha very american

Leadership? Check

Jesus? Check

Bible? Check

Great way to learn about all 3 awesome!
]]> <![CDATA[Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant]]> 28664947 Finalist for the Cross British Sports Biography of the Year Award in the UK "With surgical precision, Roland Lazenby expertly dissects the life of this generation's most fascinating basketball player. What made Kobe Bryant tick so loud for so long? Lazenby shows you with a tour de force in reporting and an intimate inspection at Bryant's trials, accomplishments and tribulations." -- Jonathan Abrams, author of Boys Among Men

"With the publication of Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant, it is high time we recognized author Roland Lazenby for what he has become: the finest sports biographer of our time. First with the astonishing Michael Jordan: The Life and now his having written an incredibly researched, beautifully written biography of this enigmatic Laker superstar, Lazenby has entered rarified air: one is wowed by what one learns and at the same time you can't wait to read what comes next." -- Peter Golenbock, author of ten New York Times bestsellers

Eighteen-time all-star; scorer of 81 points in a game; MVP and a shooting guard second only to Jordan in league history: Kobe Bryant is one of basketball's absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than Jordan on the court.

The debate about whether he achieved that is a furious one--but Kobe has surpassed Jordan on the all-time scoring list and has only one less championship than Jordan (5 to Jordan's 6). He is set to retire after the 2015/16 season, just in time for Roland Lazenby's definitive biography of the player and the man.

The Lakers are the flashiest team in all of sports, and the context in which Bryant played is salacious and exciting. Provocative stories mixed with good old fashioned basketball reporting make for a riveting and essential read for any hoops fan.

]]> 625 Roland Lazenby 031638724X Nikola 5 4.30 2016 Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant
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MUST read if u wanna succeed in life, Kobe is one of the greatest human beans of ALL TIME
]]> <![CDATA[The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying]]> 40383078 The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying] is an inestimable gift.¡±
¡ªSan Francisco Chronicle

A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally bestselling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. An enlightening, inspiring, and comforting manual for life and death that the New York Times calls, ¡°The Tibetan equivalent of [Dante¡¯s] The Divine Comedy,¡± this is the essential work that moved Huston Smith, author of The World¡¯s Religions, to proclaim, ¡°I have encountered no book on the interplay of life and death that is more comprehensive, practical, and wise.¡±
]]> 425 Sogyal Rinpoche Nikola 5 4.20 1992 The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
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]]> The Gods of Eden 376048 War And Catastrophe...

They Are With Us Still...

Human history is a seemingly endless succession of bloody conflicts and devastating turmoil. Yet, inexplicably, in the light of astonishing intellectual and technological advancement, Man's progress has been halted in one crucial area; he still indulges the primitive beast within and makes war upon his neighbors.

As a result of seven years of intense research, William Bramley has uncovered the sinister thread that links humanity's darkest events -- from the wars of the ancient pharaohs to the assassination of JFK. In this remarkable, shocking and absolutely compelling work, Bramley presents disturbing evidence of an alien presence on Earth -- extraterrestrial visitors who have conspired to dominate Humankind through violence and chaos since the beginning of time...a conspiracy which continues to this very day.

]]> 505 William Bramley 0380718073 Nikola 5 4.00 1989 The Gods of Eden
author: William Bramley
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]]> <![CDATA[The Paradigm Conspiracy: Why Our Social Systems Violate Human Potential -- And How We Can Change Them]]> 361816 --Steven Covey, founder and chairman of the Covey Leadership Center and author of the number one best-seller, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. "This is an excellent and eminently readable book. The metaphoric comparison between addiction and cultural belief systems is powerful. The book raises the critical question for our Can you have healthy persons in an unhealthy system -- a system based on an essentially unhealthy paradigm? It argues, successfully, that the paradigm which creates addiction can't also heal it; in other words, there is no solution for our social ills short of fundamental whole-system change. The first step is to face our taboos and our toxic patterns with honesty and integrity. The book is a powerful wake-up call."
--Willis Harman, former president, Institute of Noetic Sciences, Sausalito, California "This book is a must-read for anyone who values family and freedom."
--Russell Means, activist, actor, and co-author of Where White Men Fear to Tread. ?]]> 408 Denise Breton 1568382081 Nikola 5 4.37 1996 The Paradigm Conspiracy: Why Our Social Systems Violate Human Potential -- And How We Can Change Them
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]]> Synopsis of the Four Gospels 291923 361 Kurt Aland 0826705006 Nikola 5 4.33 1964 Synopsis of the Four Gospels
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Every human being needs to read Christ which is only 120 pages/1300 bible pages
]]> <![CDATA[Julius Caesar, CEO: 6 Principles to Guide & Inspire Modern Leaders]]> 13584668 239 Alan Axelrod 1402784848 Nikola 5 4.00 2012 Julius Caesar, CEO: 6 Principles to Guide & Inspire Modern Leaders
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]]> <![CDATA[In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)]]> 209576 In the Buddha's Words is an anthology of the Buddha's works that has been specifically compiled by a celebrated scholar and translator. For easy reference, the book is arrayed in ten thematic sections ranging from "The Human Condition" to "Mastering the Mind" to "The Planes of Realization." Each section comes with introductions, notes, and essays to help beginners and experts alike draw greater meaning from the Buddha's words. The book also features a general introduction by the author that fully lays out how and why he has arranged the Buddha's teachings in this volume. This thoughtful compilation is a valuable resource for both teachers and those who want to read the Buddha on their own.]]> 486 Bhikkhu Bodhi 0861714911 Nikola 5 4.26 2005 In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)
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Anytime you re learning about the Buddha, its a great read, so highly recommend. Skim around parts not that interesting as it can be a bit heavy, but im still giving it a 5 for the timeless amazing wisdom
]]> <![CDATA[12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos]]> 30257963 What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.

Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.

What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant, and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure, and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith, and human nature while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its listeners.]]> 409 Jordan B. Peterson 0345816021 Nikola 5 3.90 2018 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Awesome book, id suggest going through it slowly due to the insane amount of wisdom, skim thru his stories but read the philosophy/psych/spirituality/religious wisdom SLOWLY! Also make sure you re-read it, id say after 3 months pick it up again and then after 6-9, so worthwhile!
]]> <![CDATA[Outgrowing God: A Beginner¡¯s Guide to Atheism]]> 43532557 Should we believe in God? In this new book, written for a new generation, the brilliant science writer and author of The God Delusion, explains why we shouldn't.

Should we believe in God? Do we need God in order to explain the existence of the universe? Do we need God in order to be good? In twelve chapters that address some of the most profound questions human beings confront, Dawkins marshals science, philosophy and comparative religion to interrogate the hypocrisies of all the religious systems and explain to readers of all ages how life emerged without a Creator, how evolution works and how our world came into being.

For anyone hoping to grapple with the meaning of life and what to believe, Outgrowing God is a challenging, thrilling and revelatory read.]]> 304 Richard Dawkins 1787631214 Nikola 3 4.00 2019 Outgrowing God: A Beginner¡¯s Guide to Atheism
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if u wanna flip through it its ok, nothing particularly much there though
]]> <![CDATA[Never Too Late To Be Great: The Power of Thinking Long]]> 18241644 Never Too Late to be Great is about the power of thinking long. Exposing the myth of 'overnight' success, author and motivational speaker Tom Butler-Bowdon shows us that contrary to popular belief, people, companies, products and ideas invariably need a long time to realise their potential.


Highlighting the importance of the 'ten-year rule' as referred to in Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, which suggests that significant achievements rarely happen without a decade of intense work and practice in any given area, Never Too Late to be Great offers inspiration for the impatient or disheartened to stay the course, and gives reassurance to us all that we have more time than we think to achieve our goals.]]> 304 Tom Butler-Bowdon 0753555301 Nikola 5 3.99 2012 Never Too Late To Be Great: The Power of Thinking Long
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]]> <![CDATA[50 Prosperity Classics: Attract It, Create It, Manage It, Share It]]> 2666272 320 Tom Butler-Bowdon 185788504X Nikola 5 4.20 2008 50 Prosperity Classics: Attract It, Create It, Manage It, Share It
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]]> <![CDATA[50 Spiritual Classics: Timeless Wisdom From 50 Great Books of Inner Discovery, Enlightenment and Purpose]]> 1011555 328 Tom Butler-Bowdon 1857883497 Nikola 5 3.98 2005 50 Spiritual Classics: Timeless Wisdom From 50 Great Books of Inner Discovery, Enlightenment and Purpose
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]]> <![CDATA[50 Success Classics: Winning Wisdom For Work & Life From 50 Landmark Books]]> 605843 50 Success Classics is the first and only ¡®bite-sized¡¯ guide to the most important and inspiring works that have already demonstrated their power to change lives.]]> 324 Tom Butler-Bowdon 1857883330 Nikola 5 4.08 2004 50 Success Classics: Winning Wisdom For Work & Life From 50 Landmark Books
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]]> <![CDATA[50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life from Timeless Sages to Contemporary Gurus]]> 149309
Bringing you the essential ideas, insights and techniques from 50 legendary works from Lao-Tzu to Benjamin Franklin to Paulo Coelho, 50 Self-Help Classics is a unique guide to the great works of life transformation.]]> 312 Tom Butler-Bowdon 1857883233 Nikola 5 3.91 2003 50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life from Timeless Sages to Contemporary Gurus
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average rating: 3.91
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]]> <![CDATA[50 Psychology Classics: Who We Are, How We Think, What We Do: Insight and Inspiration from 50 Key Books]]> 832916 With 50 Psychology Classics: Who We Are, How We Think, What We Do-Insight and Inspiration, Tom Butler-Bowdon introduces readers to the great works that explore the very essence of what makes us who we are. Spanning fifty books and hundreds of ideas, 50 Psychology Classics examines some of the most intriguing questions regarding cognitive development and behavioral motivations, summarizing the myriad theories that psychologists have put forth to make sense of the human experience.

Butler-Bowdon covers everything from humanism to psychoanalysis to the fundamental principles where theorists disagree, like nature versus nurture and the existence of free will. In this single book, you will find Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, and the most significant contributors to modern psychological thought.

From the author of the bestselling 50 Self-Help Classics, 50 Success Classics, and 50 Spiritual Classics, 50 Psychology Classics will enrich your understanding of the human condition.

Includes:
1. Alfred Adler "Understanding Human Nature" (1927)
2. Gavin Becker "The Gift of Fear" (1997)
3. Eric Berne "Games People Play" (1964)
4. Edward de Bono "Lateral Thinking" (1970)
5. Robert Bolton "People Skills" (1979)
6. Nathaniel Branden "The Psychology of Self-Esteem" (1969)
7. Isabel Briggs Myers "Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type" (1980)
8. Louann Brizendine "The Female Brain" (2006)
9. David D Burns "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" (1980)
10. Robert Cialdini "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" (1984)
11. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi "Creativity" (1997)
12. Albert Ellis & Robert Harper (1961) "A Guide To Rational Living" (1961)
13. Milton Erickson "My Voice Will Go With You" (1982) by Sidney Rosen
14. Eric Erikson "Young Man Luther" (1958)
15. Hans Eysenck "Dimensions of Personality" (1947)
16. Susan Forward "Emotional Blackmail" (1997)
17. Viktor Frankl "The Will to Meaning" (1969)
18. Anna Freud "The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defense" (1936)
19. Sigmund Freud "The Interpretation of Dreams" (1901)
20. Howard Gardner "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences" (1983)
21. Daniel Gilbert "Stumbling on Happiness" (2006)
22. Malcolm Gladwell "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" (2005)
23. Daniel Goleman "Emotional Intelligence at Work" (1998)
24. John M Gottman "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" (1999)
25. Harry Harlow "The Nature of Love" (1958)
26. Thomas A Harris "I'm OK - You're OK" (1967)
27. Eric Hoffer "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements" (1951)
28. Karen Horney "Our Inner Conflicts" (1945)
29. William James "Principles of Psychology" (1890)
30. Carl Jung "The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious" (1953)
31. Alfred Kinsey "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female" (1953)
32. Melanie Klein "Envy and Gratitude" (1975)
33. RD Laing "The Divided Self" (1959)
34. Abraham Maslow "The Farther Reaches of Human Nature" (1970)
35. Stanley Milgram "Obedience To Authority" (1974)
36. Anne Moir & David Jessel "Brainsex: The Real Difference Between Men and Women" (1989)
37. IP Pavlov "Conditioned Reflexes" (1927)
38. Fritz Perls "Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality" (1951)
39. Jean Piaget "The Language and Thought of the Child" (1966)
40. Steven Pinker "The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature" (2002)
41. VS Ramachandran "Phantoms in the Brain" (1998)
42. Carl Rogers "On Becoming a Person" (1961)
43. Oliver Sacks "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" (1970)
44. Barry Schwartz "The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less" (2004)
45. Martin Seligman "Authentic Happiness" (2002)
46. Gail Sheehy "Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life" (1974)
47. BF Skinner "Beyond Freedom & Dignity" (1953)
48. Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & Sheila Heen "Difficult Conversations" (2000)
49. William Styron "Darkness Visible" (1990)
50. Robert E Thayer "The Origin of Everyday Moods" (1996)

]]> 312 Tom Butler-Bowdon 1857883861 Nikola 5 4.02 2006 50 Psychology Classics: Who We Are, How We Think, What We Do: Insight and Inspiration from 50 Key Books
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Tom is a legend and this book is legendary, probably given out over 30 copies, ty TOM!!!!!
]]> The Rational Male 18634307 The Rational Male is a rational and pragmatic approach to intergender dynamics and the social and psychological underpinnings of intergender relations. The book is the compiled, ten-year core writing of author/blogger Rollo Tomassi from therationalmale.com.

Rollo Tomassi is one of the leading voices in the globally growing, male-focused online consortium known as the "Manosphere". Outlined are the concepts of positive masculinity, the feminine imperative, plate theory, operative social conventions and the core psychological theory behind Game awareness and "red pill" ideology. Tomassi explains and outlines the principles of intergender social dynamics and foundational reasoning behind them.]]> 300 Rollo Tomassi 1492777862 Nikola 5 4.09 2013 The Rational Male
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]]> <![CDATA[The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge]]> 78250 A Separate Reality and Journey to Ixtlan. Includes the teachings and a structural analysis.]]> 288 Carlos Castaneda 0671227424 Nikola 5 3.96 1968 The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
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average rating: 3.96
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So much wisdom, absolutely amazing
]]> <![CDATA[Happiness hypothesis, the righteous mind, coddling of the american mind, you are a badass at making money 5 books collection set]]> 43680704 0 Jonathan Haidt 9123772387 Nikola 5 4.13 Happiness hypothesis, the righteous mind, coddling of the american mind, you are a badass at making money 5 books collection set
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Jonathan Haidt is a total legend READ HIM!
]]> A Brief History of Time 3869
Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and ¡°arrows of time,¡± of the big bang and a bigger God¡ªwhere the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.]]> 226 Stephen Hawking 0553380168 Nikola 5 love the big illustrated one 4.22 1988 A Brief History of Time
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average rating: 4.22
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love the big illustrated one
]]> <![CDATA[Meet Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Endorphin, Oxytocin, Serotonin]]> 13645377 200 Loretta Graziano Breuning 1463790929 Nikola 5 3.91 2015 Meet Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Endorphin, Oxytocin, Serotonin
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]]> Physics in Minutes 18841978 416 Giles Sparrow 1623653398 Nikola 5 3.98 2014 Physics in Minutes
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]]> The Brain in Minutes 37690565 The cutting-edge and comprehensive guide explains why the human brain became so clever; how it controls everything from breathing, sleeping and seeing to identity, imagination, pleasure and pain; and what will happen when the brain integrates with computes or the latest generation discoveries. Award-winning science writer Rita Carter also demystifies amnesia, multiple personalities, psychopathy, dreaming, hallucinations, addiction, autism, dyslexia, schizophrenia, dementia, and numerous other conditions of the mind.
The Brain in Minutes the origin and anatomy of the brain; control of the body; mood and emotions; perception; consciousness; memory and learning; personality; intelligence and other higher functions; language; strange states of the mind; malfunctions, disease and treatments; and the future of the brain. It also includes 200 high-tech scans, images, and diagrams that detail and explain the structure and workings of the amazing human brain.]]> 416 Rita Carter 1635061067 Nikola 5 4.19 2018 The Brain in Minutes
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]]> Quantum Physics in Minutes 31934685
Contents Schrodinger's cat, inside the atom, the particle zoo, the Higgs boson, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, God playing dice, relativity, the Big Bang, dark energy and matter, black holes, the fate of the Universe, the Theory of Everything, quantum gravity, string theory, the multiverse, instant communication, quantum computing and cryptography, superconductivity, quantum biology, quantum consciousness, and much more.

Written as a series of mini essays with 200 simple diagrams to help understanding, there can be no easier guide to this notoriously confusing subject. At last it's possible for non-specialists to understand quantum theory and its central role in the birth of the universe and the very existence of life.]]> 416 Gemma Lavender 1681441748 Nikola 5 3.88 2017 Quantum Physics in Minutes
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]]> Religion in Minutes 31934683
Answering these and many other critical questions, this book explains the histories, key texts, prophets, and essential teachings of the ancient and modern religions and their offshoots,

Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies, indigenous traditional religions, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Catholicism, Protestantism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Methodists, Puritans, Mormonism, Sufism, Hasidism, Scientology, Baha'I, new pagans, and many more, as well as considering their common themes and the future of religion.

Clear, concise, and with 200 iconic images, Religion in Minutes is the fastest, fullest way to understand the beliefs that shape the world around us.]]> 400 Marcus Weeks 1681441683 Nikola 5 3.70 2017 Religion in Minutes
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]]> <![CDATA[Psychology in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant]]> 25271541 Contents Behaviourism, Experimental ethics, Problem solving, Illusions and paradoxes, Dream analysis, Management and leadership, Compliance and conformity, Attitudes and prejudices, Attraction, Moral development, Gender development, The big five personality traits, Classification of mental disorders, Criticisms of psychoanalysis, Positive psychology, Advertising and the media and The working environment.]]> 433 Marcus Weeks 1848667221 Nikola 5 3.90 2015 Psychology in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant
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]]> Philosophy in Minutes 18841977
The core information for every topic - including debates such as the role of philosophy in science and religion, key thinkers from Aristotle to Marx, and introductions to morality and ethics - is explained in straightforward language, using illustrations to make the concepts easy to understand and remember.

Whether you are perplexed by existentialism or pondering the notion of free will, this accessible small-format book will help any reader to quickly grasp the basics of this highly nuanced subject.]]> 416 Marcus Weeks 1623653371 Nikola 5 3.89 2014 Philosophy in Minutes
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average rating: 3.89
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]]> Evolution in Minutes 36572197 How did life begin? What is the theory of evolution and is it proven? Are we really descended from apes? And has evolution stalled or is humanity just a step on the way to more advanced forms of life?Through 200 mini-essays, expert palaeontologist Darren Naish answers these and many other fundamental questions on the most controversial topic of all. From the theories of Charles Darwin and the Survival of the Fittest to cutting-edge research on consciousness and artificial life, he explains where we came from, how we became human, and what might happen to us next. Immense in scope, and with 200 informative images and diagrams, Evolution in Minutes concisely covers the concepts, rival theories, history and politics of evolution, as well as explaining the development of life across deep time as revealed by the fossil record, from the earliest bacteria via dinosaurs and Neanderthals to humankind - and beyond.]]> 417 Darren Naish 1786485168 Nikola 5 4.33 2017 Evolution in Minutes
author: Darren Naish
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]]> <![CDATA[Thou Art That: Transforming Religious Metaphor]]> 324205 192 Joseph Campbell 1577312023 Nikola 5 4.32 2001 Thou Art That: Transforming Religious Metaphor
author: Joseph Campbell
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]]> The Power of Myth 35519 293 Joseph Campbell 0385418868 Nikola 5 4.26 1988 The Power of Myth
author: Joseph Campbell
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]]> Genetics in Minutes 28862707
Contents include genes, DNA, natural selection, Darwinism, stem cell and gene therapies, evo/devo, epigenetics, cloning, genetic engineering and artificial life, as well as key biological concepts necessary to understand the fascinating field of genetics.]]> 416 Tom Jackson 1681443333 Nikola 5 3.83 Genetics in Minutes
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Amaazing overview, really enjoyed it!
]]> <![CDATA[Unreasonable Success and How to Achieve It: Unlocking the Nine Secrets of People Who Changed the World]]> 54906862 How do people of seemingly ordinary talent go on to achieve unexpected results? What can we learn from them? What are the ingredients for unreasonable success and how is it achieved?In this ground-breaking book, bestselling author Richard Koch charts a map of success, identifying the nine key attitudes and strategies can propel anyone to new heights of accomplishment.The pattern of success is fractal. It is endlessly varied but endlessly similar. Success does not require genius, consistency, all-round ability, a safe pair of hands or even basic competence. If it did, most of the people in this book would not have impacted the world as they did.Who could have predicted that Nelson Mandela, a once-obscure lawyer, could have averted disaster in South Africa, reconciling people of different heritages to each other and establishing a viable democracy? Or that Helena Rubinstein, a young woman growing up in the grotty ghetto of Krak¨®w, could have changed the face of beauty throughout the world? Or that the illegitimate son of a notary would become one of the world's greatest painters, known universally by his first name, Leonardo?Successful people typically don't plan their success. Instead they develop a unique philosophy or attitude that works for them. They stumble across strategies which are shortcuts to success, and latch onto them. Events hand them opportunities they could not have anticipated. Often their peers with equal or greater talent fail while they succeed. It is too easy to attribute success to inherent, unstoppable genius.With this book, you can embark on a journey towards a new, unreasonably successful future.]]> 352 Richard Koch 0349422915 Nikola 5 3.78 Unreasonable Success and How to Achieve It: Unlocking the Nine Secrets of People Who Changed the World
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Another AMAZING book by the legend Richard Koch, MUST read!
]]> <![CDATA[The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood]]> 8701960 Chaos and Genius, now brings us a work just as astonishing and masterly: a revelatory chronicle and meditation that shows how information has become the modern era's defining quality¡ªthe blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world.

The story of information begins in a time profoundly unlike our own, when every thought and utterance vanishes as soon as it is born. From the invention of scripts and alphabets to the long-misunderstood talking drums of Africa, Gleick tells the story of information technologies that changed the very nature of human consciousness. He provides portraits of the key figures contributing to the inexorable development of our modern understanding of information: Charles Babbage, the idiosyncratic inventor of the first great mechanical computer; Ada Byron, the brilliant and doomed daughter of the poet, who became the first true programmer; pivotal figures like Samuel Morse and Alan Turing; and Claude Shannon, the creator of information theory itself.

And then the information age arrives. Citizens of this world become experts willy-nilly: aficionados of bits and bytes. And we sometimes feel we are drowning, swept by a deluge of signs and signals, news and images, blogs and tweets. The Information is the story of how we got here and where we are heading.]]> 527 James Gleick 0375423729 Nikola 5 4.02 2011 The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood
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Great book, skip around parts, but other than that, awesome read!
]]> <![CDATA[The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking]]> 2001132 224 Roger L. Martin 1422118924 Nikola 5 3.72 2007 The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking
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Great book on integrative, antonimic, yin yang, dual, holistic thinking.
]]> <![CDATA[Psyche and Singularity: Jungian Psychology and Holographic String Theory]]> 42070681 390 Timothy Desmond Nikola 5
Highly recommended to curious individuals, he also has a youtube review if people are more into that, check out his channel lots of wisdom there!]]> 4.28 Psyche and Singularity: Jungian Psychology and Holographic String Theory
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Awesome fusion of "spirituality" and science.

Highly recommended to curious individuals, he also has a youtube review if people are more into that, check out his channel lots of wisdom there!
]]> <![CDATA[Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece]]> 1363427 223 Three Initiates 0911662251 Nikola 5 4.17 1912 Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece
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Better than 98% of physics books, MUST read for EVERYONE
]]> <![CDATA[Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies]]> 31670196
Fascinated by issues of aging and mortality, West applied the rigor of a physicist to the biological question of why we live as long as we do and no longer. The result was astonishing, and changed science, creating a new understanding of energy use and metabolism: West found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other. If you know the size of a mammal, you can use scaling laws to learn everything from how much food it eats per day, what its heart-rate is, how long it will take to mature, its lifespan, and so on. Furthermore, the efficiency of the mammal¡¯s circulatory systems scales up precisely based on weight: if you compare a mouse, a human and an elephant on a logarithmic graph, you find with every doubling of average weight, a species gets 25% more efficient¡ªand lives 25% longer. This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we need. Fundamentally, he has proven, the issue has to do with the fractal geometry of the networks that supply energy and remove waste from the organism's body.

West's work has been game-changing for biologists, but then he made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities. Cities, too, are constellations of networks and laws of scalability relate with eerie precision to them. For every doubling in a city's size, the city needs 15% less road, electrical wire, and gas stations to support the same population. More amazingly, for every doubling in size, cities produce 15% more patents and more wealth, as well as 15% more crime and disease. This broad pattern lays the groundwork for a new science of cities.

Recently, West has applied his revolutionary work on cities and biological life to the business world. This investigation has led to powerful insights into why some companies thrive while others fail. The implications of these discoveries are far-reaching, and are just beginning to be explored.
Scale is a thrilling scientific adventure story about the elemental natural laws that bind us together in simple but profound ways. Through the brilliant mind of Geoffrey West, we can envision how cities, companies and biological life alike are dancing to the same simple, powerful tune, however diverse and unrelated they are to each other.


From the Hardcover edition.]]> 481 Geoffrey B. West 1594205582 Nikola 5 4.09 2017 Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies
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]]> <![CDATA[Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling]]> 225850 142 John Taylor Gatto 086571519X Nikola 5 4.13 2002 Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
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5 stars for telling the truth about schools, awful awful places!
]]> <![CDATA[The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained]]> 51380777 Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.

Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea and breakthrough came about - seven themed chapters examine the history and developments in areas such as energy and matter, and electricity and magnetism, as well as quantum, nuclear, and particle physics.

Eureka moments abound: from Pythagoras's observations of the pleasing harmonies created by vibrating strings, and Galileo's experiments with spheres, to Isaac Newton's apple and his conclusions about gravity and the laws of motion. You'll also learn about Albert Einstein's insights into relativity; how the accidental discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation confirmed the Big Bang theory; the search for the Higgs boson particle; and why most of our Universe is missing.

If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated - and proved - these abstract concepts, The Physics Book is the book for you.]]> 336 D.K. Publishing 0241412722 Nikola 5 4.12 2020 The Physics Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
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People who trash this book are brain dead losers, this is a great book for everyone to read. A quick refresher for advanced and a great intro for beginners!
]]> <![CDATA[Psychology and Alchemy (Collected Works 12)]]> 297544 A study of the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma, and psychological symbolism. Revised translation, with new bibliography and index.

]]> 467 C.G. Jung 0691018316 Nikola 5 Alchemy
Psychology
Religion
Christianity
Symbolism
The self

Together!]]> 4.31 1944 Psychology and Alchemy (Collected Works 12)
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Amazing book, bit in depth, but worth the read for sure as it ties:
Alchemy
Psychology
Religion
Christianity
Symbolism
The self

Together!
]]> <![CDATA[Truth vs. Falsehood: How to Tell the Difference]]> 23320 456 David R. Hawkins 0971500738 Nikola 5 4.29 2005 Truth vs. Falsehood: How to Tell the Difference
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]]> I: Reality and Subjectivity 23321 350 David R. Hawkins 0971500711 Nikola 5 4.64 2003 I: Reality and Subjectivity
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day]]> 598506
Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles¡ªthe essential elements of genius¡ªfrom? curiosit¨¤, ?the insatiably curious approach to life to? connessione, ?the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power¡ªand awesome wonder¡ªof your own genius, mastering such life-changing abilities as:

?Problem solving
?Creative thinking
?Self-expression
?Enjoying the world around you?
?Goal setting and life balance?
?Harmonizing body and mind

Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, introduces seven Da Vincian principles, the essential elements of genius, from curiosita, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as their inspiration, readers will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking.?

Step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, anyone can harness the power and awesome wonder of their own genius, mastering such life-changing skills as problem solving, creative thinking, self-expression, goal setting and life balance, and harmonizing body and mind.]]> 321 Michael J. Gelb 0440508274 Nikola 5 3.83 1998 How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
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Every Leonardo Da Vinci book is a 5/5, this book goes even further in explaining what Leo was about AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME
]]> <![CDATA[I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj]]> 299869 This collection of the timeless teachings of one of the greatest sages of India, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, is a testament to the uniqueness of the seer's life and work and is regarded by many as a "modern spiritual classic".

I Am That preserves Maharaj's dialogues with the followers who came from around the world seeking his guidance in destroying false identities. The sage's sole concern was with human suffering and the ending of suffering. It was his mission to guide the individual to an understanding of his true nature and the timelessness of being. He taught that mind must recognize and penetrate its own state of being, "being this or that, here or that, then or now," but just timeless being.

]]> 550 Nisargadatta Maharaj 0893860220 Nikola 1
If you want to learn something "spiritual," pick up Joseph Campbell or Tom Butler Bowdon or Carl Jung or Paulo Coelho or David Hawkins.

This book says NOTHING.]]> 4.41 1973 I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
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This book literally says nothing and I mean that literally, just incoherent rambling that is meant to pass as philosophy, there is no philosophy here.

If you want to learn something "spiritual," pick up Joseph Campbell or Tom Butler Bowdon or Carl Jung or Paulo Coelho or David Hawkins.

This book says NOTHING.
]]> Patton on Leadership 236018 ?
¡°What can a civilian corporate leader learn from the combat tactics of General George S. Patton Jr.? Find out by reading Alan Axelrod¡¯s Patton on Leadership . He takes leadership wisdom of one of America¡¯s greatest and most colorful combat generals and applies it to contemporary civilian corporate organizations. Organized around Patton¡¯s quotations and writings, each being related to specific corporate situations, Axelrod presents an in-depth understanding into the general¡¯s leadership style and demonstrates that Patton¡¯s ¡®genius was being able to capitalize on his own intuitive notion of leadership.¡¯ This book provides a perspective insight of a leadership methodology that may be a valuable asset to many corporate executives.¡±¡ªRutherford B. Johnson, commander, Georgia Chapter, George S. Patton Jr. Historical Society

¡°I have no doubt that the leadership skills and personal attitude practiced by General Patton can be used effectively in both corporate and government managerial positions. Current and future leaders would do well to master those skills and to practice the vital requisities of honesty and integrity for which General Patton was noted and without which, leadership is highly suspect.¡±¡ªWilliam A. Burke, Major General (Ret.)]]> 288 Alan Axelrod 0735202974 Nikola 5 to-read 4.17 1999 Patton on Leadership
author: Alan Axelrod
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]]> <![CDATA[Winston Churchill, CEO: 25 Lessons for Bold Business Leaders]]> 5132292 276 Alan Axelrod 1402758057 Nikola 5 to-read 3.61 2009 Winston Churchill, CEO: 25 Lessons for Bold Business Leaders
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]]> <![CDATA[The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment]]> 6708 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781577314806.

To make the journey into the Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. From the very first page of Eckhart Tolle's extraordinary book, we move rapidly into a significantly higher altitude where we breathe a lighter air. We become connected to the indestructible essence of our Being, ¡°The eternal, ever present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.¡± Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle uses simple language and an easy question-and-answer format to guide us.

A word-of-mouth phenomenon since its first publication, The Power of Now is one of those rare books with the power to create an experience in readers, one that can radically change their lives for the better.]]> 229 Eckhart Tolle Nikola 4 4.16 1997 The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
author: Eckhart Tolle
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> The Art of War 10534 170 Sun Tzu Nikola 5 3.98 -400 The Art of War
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]]> <![CDATA[The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results]]> 16256798 The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity.]]> 240 Gary Keller 1885167776 Nikola 5 4.11 2012 The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
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]]> <![CDATA[King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering Masculinity Through the Lens of Archetypal Psychology - A Journey into the Male Psyche and Its Four Essential Aspects]]> 91781 Moore and Gillette identify four archetypes of masculine energies from myth and literature: the Lover, brimming with vitality and sensitivity; the Magician, guider of the processes of inner and outer transformation; the selfless and wise King identified with Adam or primordial man; and the Warrior, whose energies often go awry in destructive activity. Dream analysis, meditation, Jungian "active imagination" and ritual processes are among the tools set forth in a clear, concise map to territories of masculine selfhood.]]> 180 Robert L. Moore 0062506064 Nikola 5 4.12 1990 King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering Masculinity Through the Lens of Archetypal Psychology - A Journey into the Male Psyche and Its Four Essential Aspects
author: Robert L. Moore
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average rating: 4.12
book published: 1990
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]]> <![CDATA[Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior (Paperback)]]> 19795 341 David R. Hawkins 1561709336 Nikola 5 4.13 1985 Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior (Paperback)
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One of the most important reads if you want to understand how emotions impact yourself, others and the world at large, that chart is truly one of the most accurate things in the world.
]]> <![CDATA[Principles by Ray Dalio: Summary]]> 51556177 24 Nora Right Nikola 5 4.04 Principles by Ray Dalio: Summary
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If you have any desire to understand how ALL things work (principles), read this book, especially part 2
]]> <![CDATA[The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire]]> 79424 The Ultimate Spiritual Guide for Men

What is your true purpose in life? What do women really want? What makes a good lover? If you're a man reading this, you've undoubtedly asked yourself these questions¡ªbut you may not have had much luck answering them. Until now.

In The Way of the Superior Man, David Deida explores the most important issues in men's lives¡ªfrom career and family to women and intimacy to love and spirituality and relationships¡ªto offer a practical guidebook for living a masculine life of integrity, authenticity, and freedom. Join this bestselling author and internationally renowned expert on sexual spirituality for straightforward advice, empowering skills, body practices, and more to help you realize a life of fulfillment, immediately and without compromise.

"It is time to evolve beyond the macho jerk ideal, all spine and no heart," writes David Deida. "It is also time to evolve beyond the sensitive and caring wimp ideal, all heart and no spine." The Way of the Superior Man presents the ultimate challenge¡ªand reward¡ªfor today's man: to discover the 'unity of heart and spine' through the full expression of consciousness and love in the infinite openness of the present moment.

Contents

Part One: A Man's Way
Part Two: Dealing With Women
Part Three: Working With Polarity and Energy
Part Four: What Women Really Want
Part Five: Your Dark Side
Part Six: Feminine Attractiveness
Part Seven: Body Practices
Part Eight: Men's and Women's Yoga of Intimacy


Excerpt:

This book is a guide for a specific kind of newly evolving man. This man is unabashedly masculine¡ªhe is purposeful, confident, and directed, living his chosen way of life with deep integrity and humor¡ªand he is sensitive, spontaneous, and spiritually alive, with a heart-commitment to discovering and living his deepest truth.]]> 202 David Deida 1591792576 Nikola 5 4.04 1997 The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
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Amazing guideline for all men, should be mandatory reading for ALL teenage boys
]]> Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life 40405446
Guy Kawasaki has been a fixture in the tech world since he was part of Apple's original Macintosh team in the 1980s. He's widely respected as a source of wisdom about entrepreneurship, venture capital, marketing, and business evangelism, which he's shared in bestselling books such as The Art of the Start and Enchantment . But before all that, he was just a middle-class kid in Hawaii, a grandson of Japanese immigrants, who loved football and got a C+ in 9th grade English.

Wise Guy , his most personal book, is about his surprising journey. It's not a traditional memoir but a series of vignettes. He toyed with calling it Miso Soup for the Soul , because these stories (like those in the Chicken Soup series) reflect a wide range of experiences that have enlightened and inspired him.

For instance, you'll follow Guy as he . . .






Guy covers everything from moral values to business skills to parenting. As he writes, "I hope my stories help you live a more joyous, productive, and meaningful life. If Wise Guy succeeds at this, then that's the best story of all."]]> 272 Guy Kawasaki 0525538615 Nikola 5 Simple
Great lessons

A great great great book, to the point, not wasting your time w nonsense, LOVE IT!]]> 3.93 Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life
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Amazing
Simple
Great lessons

A great great great book, to the point, not wasting your time w nonsense, LOVE IT!
]]> <![CDATA[Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers]]> 31823677
From the

¡°For the last two years, I¡¯ve interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it¡¯s the first time they¡¯ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview. This unusual depth has helped make The Tim Ferriss Show the first business/interview podcast to pass 100 million downloads.

¡°This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and ¡®inside baseball¡¯ you won¡¯t find anywhere else. It also includes new tips from past guests, and life lessons from new ¡®guests¡¯ you haven¡¯t met.

¡°What makes the show different is a relentless focus on actionable details. This is reflected in the questions. For What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted most to other people? What are the biggest wastes of time for novices in their field? What supplements do they take on a daily basis?

¡°I don¡¯t view myself as an interviewer. I view myself as an experimenter. If I can¡¯t test something and replicate results in the messy reality of everyday life, I¡¯m not interested.

¡°Everything within these pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I¡¯ve used dozens of the tactics and philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration.

¡°I created this book, my ultimate notebook of high-leverage tools, for myself. It¡¯s changed my life, and I hope the same for you.¡±]]> 827 Timothy Ferriss Nikola 5 4.08 2016 Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
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name: Nikola
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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Another amazing book by a legend, MUST read with quotes/ideas and justGod tier concepts, FANTASTIC WORK SIR!
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Legend, king of kings, you NEED to learn about this man!!!!!!!!
]]> <![CDATA[How Science Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works)]]> 35755160 Explore answers to questions on 70 topics in the areas of matter, physics, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, technology, and the universe.

How Science Works uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to answer common questions and explain difficult concepts--not only the core science topics that eluded us at school, but also the cutting-edge science reported in the news.

Have you ever wondered how airplanes stay in the air, how holograms are made, or how ants lift things many times their size? You'll find answers to these enigmas as well as learn about more complex developments, including the discovery of the Higgs boson, gravitational waves, and the mysteries of dark matter. Topic spreads include Q&A features, short-story sections, and simple graphics to answer all your questions about scientific principles, from familiar conundrums to mysteries that evade even the brightest minds.]]> 256 D.K. Publishing 1465464190 Nikola 5 4.49 2018 How Science Works: The Facts Visually Explained (DK How Stuff Works)
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Cannot say enough good things about this book, simply amazng
]]> <![CDATA[The Maths Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained]]> 43201757
Continuing the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of authoritative, clear
text and bold graphics to chart the development of maths through history, the book explores and explains some of the most complex and fascinating mathematical subjects. Delve into everything from the mathematical ideas and inventions of the ancient world such as the first number systems, magic squares, and the Chinese abacus, through to the developments in mathematics during medieval and Renaissance Europe, to the rise of group theory and cryptography more recently.

This diverse and inclusive account of mathematics will have something for everybody: for those interested in the maths behind world economies, secret spies, modern technology and plenty more, taking readers around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park. Tracing maths through the Scientific Revolution to its 21st-century use in computers, the internet, and
AI, The Maths Book uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, casual readers and students alike.]]> 352 D.K. Publishing 0241350360 Nikola 5 4.17 2019 The Maths Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
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]]> <![CDATA[The Bible Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)]]> 35354152
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about the Bible in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Bible Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.?

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of the Bible,

- Entries organized to follow the course of the Bible from start to finish
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Bible Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the the most widely printed religious book of all time, aimed at self-educators and religious education students wanting to gain an overview. Here you¡¯ll find clear factual writing offering insight into key figures, scriptures and passages.

Your Bible Questions, Simply Explained

How does God speak through prophecy? What is the significance of the Transfiguration? Explore these questions and the ideas and beliefs key to the teachings of the most widely printed religious book of all time. If you thought it was difficult to learn about one of the world¡¯s major religions, The Bible Book presents the information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about more than 100 of the most important Old and New Testament stories and breakdowns of some of the most well-known passages ever written from The Bible.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Bible Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.]]> 352 D.K. Publishing 1465468641 Nikola 5 4.12 2018 The Bible Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)
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]]> <![CDATA[Entrepreneurs Who Changed History: Great Lives]]> 54017078 Discover the lives and achievements of more than 90 of the world's most inspirational and influential entrepreneurs and business leaders with this book of graphic-led biographies.

'ENTREPRENEURS WHO CHANGED HISTORY' profiles leaders of industry across the world and throughout the ages - from the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of empire, to the titans of industry and the geniuses of Silicon Valley.

Combining accessible text with specially-commissioned illustrated portraits in a range of bold artwork styles, photographs, and infographics, entries showcase each individual in a fresh, visual way. The towering personalities behind some of history's most recognizable brands and companies - their ruthlessness, tenacity, creativity, and sheer grit - are all brought to vivid life.

Profiling the kings and queens of commerce and trade, Entrepreneurs features the familiar faces of Vanderbilt and Rockefeller, Ford and Ferrari, Gates and Zuckerberg, alongside lesser-known figures such as the enterprising women of colonial America, the emancipated slaves who became millionaires against all odds, and the individuals powering today's emerging economies.




RUNNING TIME ? 7hrs.

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Godly book, quick overview of many entrepreneurs and excellent quotes from them, amazing from DK Publishing as ALWAYS!
]]> <![CDATA[Gandhi, CEO: 14 Principles to Guide & Inspire Modern Leaders]]> 8066175 Fourteen lessons to instruct, inspire, and encourage¡­

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History¡¯s great leaders have much to teach us, and no one outshines Alan Axelrod in extracting those lessons and applying them to today¡¯s business world. His Elizabeth I, CEO and Patton on Leadership both became BusinessWeek bestsellers¡ªand now, to follow his recent Winston Churchill, CEO, Axelrod has found a new and perhaps surprising subject for his popular format: Gandhi.

Gandhi, a CEO? Absolutely¡ªand an incomparable example for our uncertain times, when we need leaders we can trust and admire. ?Not only was he a moral and intensely spiritual man, but also a supremely practical manager and a powerful agent for change, able to nurture the rebirth of an entire nation. To achieve this goal, he mastered the elements of personal leadership and institutional management. Axelrod looks at this much-studied figure in a way nobody has before, employing his fluid, engaging, and conversational style to bring each lesson to life through quotes and vivid examples from Gandhi¡¯s life.]]> 210 Alan Axelrod 1402758065 Nikola 0 to-read 3.43 2010 Gandhi, CEO: 14 Principles to Guide & Inspire Modern Leaders
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]]> <![CDATA[Mercenaries: A Guide to Private Armies and Private Military Companies]]> 18355479
A Guide to Private Armies and Private Military Companies ?provides a comprehensive survey and guide to mercenary forces, entrepreneurs, and corporations active on the international military scene today, including a concise history of mercenaries and private armies on land, sea, and in the air.? Narrative chapters are amply supplemented by sidebars including biographies of major figures, key statistics, historical and current documents, contracts, and legislation on private armies and outsourced military services.? Each chapter includes a bibliography of books, journal articles, and web sites, and a general bibliography concludes the entire work.]]> 440 Alan Axelrod 1608712486 Nikola 0 to-read 4.00 2014 Mercenaries: A Guide to Private Armies and Private Military Companies
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]]> <![CDATA[1001 Events That Made America: A Patriot's Handbook]]> 482023

This handy, informative chronology of key events in our history sweeps from 45,000 B.C., when the first intrepid Asians crossed the Bering land bridge to populate North America, to the 21st century, which finds us the richest and most powerful country in the world¡ªa prodigious, panoramic journey marked out by more than 1,000 milestones and turning points, each explained in concise, lively detail. From Plymouth Rock to Pearl Harbor, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement, from George Washington to George W. Bush, we learn what happened, who was involved, and why it's important.


Axelrod, author of the popular What Every American Should Know About American History, has a wonderful knack for capturing powerful ideas, towering figures, and definitive moments with a memorable turn of phrase, and by the time readers follow him step by step from our past to our present, they'll have come a long way towards a real and rewarding answer to the What is a patriot?]]> 288 Alan Axelrod 0792253078 Nikola 0 to-read 3.37 2006 1001 Events That Made America: A Patriot's Handbook
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]]> <![CDATA[201 Ways to Deal With Difficult People (Quick-Tip Survival Guides)]]> 1215267 150 Alan Axelrod 0070062188 Nikola 0 to-read 3.26 1997 201 Ways to Deal With Difficult People (Quick-Tip Survival Guides)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Real History of the Cold War: A New Look at the Past (Real History Series)]]> 7177550
From the fall of Nazi Germany to the fall of the Berlin Wall, a cold war raged between the US and the Soviet Union. Though not a shot was fired, the hostility between the two superpowers threatened the globe with nuclear annihilation. Axelrod reveals the intriguing, suspenseful true story behind this globe-spanning battle of wills, and as always, he¡¯s created a study that¡¯s authoritative, comprehensive, and a pleasure to read. Judiciously, incisively, he probes the pivotal events of the era: the Marshall Plan; the iron curtain; the Berlin airlift; the Cuban missile crisis; the rise and fall of Joesph McCarthy; the Korean War; the Vietnam War; the arms race. Rarely seen illustrations, detail-packed sidebars, maps, stats, quotes, alternate takes, and ¡°reality checks¡± to popular myths make this a work general readers will turn to and enjoy.



?]]> 464 Alan Axelrod 1402763026 Nikola 0 to-read 4.02 2009 The Real History of the Cold War: A New Look at the Past (Real History Series)
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]]> <![CDATA[Theodore Roosevelt, CEO: 7 Principles to Guide and Inspire Modern Leaders]]> 13194836 263 Alan Axelrod 140278483X Nikola 0 to-read 3.82 2012 Theodore Roosevelt, CEO: 7 Principles to Guide and Inspire Modern Leaders
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]]> <![CDATA[A Savage Empire: Trappers, Traders, Tribes, and the Wars That Made America]]> 12022048
Combining the epic saga of Hampton Sides's Blood and Thunder with the natural history of Mark Kurlansky's Cod , popular historian Alan Axelrod reveals the astonishingly vital role a small animal¨Dthe beaver¨Dplayed in the creation of our nation. The author masterfully relays a story often neglected by conventional how lust for fur trade riches moved monarchs and men to launch expeditions of discovery, finance massive corporate enterprises, and wage war. Deftly weaving cultural and military narratives, the author chronicles how Spanish, Dutch, French, English, and Native American tribes created and betrayed alliances based on trapping and trade disputes, producing a surprisingly complex series of loyalties that endured throughout the Revolution and beyond.]]> 336 Alan Axelrod 0312576560 Nikola 0 to-read 3.38 2011 A Savage Empire: Trappers, Traders, Tribes, and the Wars That Made America
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