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Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
by Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson's memoir of his journey to becoming the most successful coach in NBA history, with insights on leadership and teamwork.
During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he ... (Goodreads)
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondō
A guide to mastering the art of decluttering and organizing for a more fulfilling life.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • The book that sparked a revolution and inspired the hit Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,: the original guide to decluttering your home once and for all. ... (Barnes & Noble)
My Utmost for His Highest
by Oswald Chambers
Daily spiritual reflections on Christian faith and the application of scripture to life.
For nearly seventy-five years, countless millions of Christians the world over have trusted the spiritual companionship of Oswald Chambers's daily devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest." These brief ... (Goodreads)
The Dhammapada
by Anonymous
A collection of Buddhist teachings and wisdom, focusing on the path to enlightenment.
The Dhammapada (Pāli; Prakrit: धम्मपद Dhammapada; Sanskrit: धर्मपद Dharmapada) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist ... (Goodreads)
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
by Dan Ariely
An exploration of why humans make irrational decisions, and how to overcome them.
Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin? Why does recalling the Ten Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't ... (Goodreads)
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
by Jordan B. Peterson
A self-help book that provides practical advice on how to live a meaningful life by embracing responsibility and confronting chaos.
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 ... (Goodreads)
Kindle User's Guide
by Amazon
A comprehensive guide to using the Kindle e-reader, including features, settings, and troubleshooting tips.
Kindle User's Guide ... (Goodreads)
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
by Greta Thunberg
A collection of speeches by Greta Thunberg, inspiring readers to take action against climate change and protect the planet.
The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations In August 2018 a ... (Goodreads)
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
by John Berendt
A journalist's exploration of a mysterious murder in Savannah, Georgia.
A sublime and seductive reading experience. This portrait of a beguiling Southern city was a best-seller (though a flop as a movie). ~ Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, ... (Goodreads)
God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
by Christopher Hitchens
Criticism of organized religion, arguing it is the root of much suffering in the world.
With his unique brand of erudition and wit, Hitchens describes the ways in which religion is man-made. "God did not make us," he says. "We made God." He explains the ways in which religion is ... (Goodreads)
Fresh Off the Boat
by Eddie Huang
Memoir of a Taiwanese-American chef and his family's struggles and triumphs in assimilating to American culture.
Assimilating ain’t easy. Eddie Huang was raised by a wild family of FOB (“fresh off the boat”) immigrants—his father a cocksure restaurateur with a dark past back in Taiwan, his mother a fierce ... (Goodreads)
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
by Daniel James Brown
An inspiring story of a rowing crew battling against the odds to win gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
This novel is about the University of Washington eight-oared crew that represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, and narrowly beat out Italy and Germany to win the gold medal. The ... (Wikipedia)
The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins
Scientific exploration of the evidence for and against religious belief.
A preeminent scientist - and the world's most prominent atheist - asserts the irrationality of belief in God, and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11. With ... (Goodreads)
When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?
by George Carlin
A collection of humorous essays and observations on modern society, politics, and culture from the legendary comedian George Carlin.
Now in paperback, the New York Times bestseller that takes readers on a riotous journey through the mind of one of America's premier comics George Carlin's legendary irreverence and iconoclasm are on ... (Goodreads)
You Can Win: A Step by Step Tool for Top Achievers
by Shiv Khera
A self-help book that provides practical tips and strategies for achieving success in life and business.
Presents an approach that takes you from ancient wisdom to contemporary thinking. This book helps you to dispel confusion in daily life and clarify values. ... (Goodreads)
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
by Kamala Harris
Memoir of Kamala Harris, detailing her life and political career, and advocating for social justice and equality.
From one of America's most inspiring political leaders, a book about the core truths that unite us, and the long struggle to discern what those truths are and how best to act upon them, in her own ... (Goodreads)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
by J.D. Vance
An exploration of the struggles of working-class Americans, and the power of family and culture to shape one's life.
Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis—that of white working-class Americans. The disintegration of this group, a process that has been slowly occurring now for ... (Goodreads)
Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History
by Bill O'Reilly
A historical account of the hunt for Nazi war criminals after WWII, detailing their atrocities and the efforts to bring them to justice.
Confronting Nazi evil is the subject of the latest installment in the mega-bestselling, Killing, series As the true horrors of the Third Reich began to be exposed immediately after World War II, the ... (Goodreads)
Tears of the Silenced
by Misty Griffin
A memoir of a woman's escape from a polygamous cult and the abuse she endured.
#1 Best Seller in Cults & Demonism and Parenting & Relationships ─ Surviving Severe Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Leaving the Amish Church A gripping story that takes you on the journey of a child ... (Barnes & Noble)
This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.
by Augusten Burroughs
A humorous yet thoughtful collection of personal stories and advice on dealing with life challenges.
If you're fat and fail every diet, if you're thin but can't get thin enough, if you lose your job, if your child dies, if you are diagnosed with cancer, if you always end up with exactly the wrong ... (Goodreads)
Art Through the Ages
by Helen Gardner
Comprehensive survey of art history, from prehistoric times to modern day. Includes analysis of major works and movements.
The market-leading text for the art history survey course, GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES has served as a comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted guide to the defining phases of the world's artistic ... (Goodreads)
It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War
by Lynsey Addario
A photojournalist's gripping account of her time spent in war-torn countries, capturing stories of courage and resilience.
War photographer Lynsey Addario’s memoir It’s What I Do is the story of how the relentless pursuit of truth, in virtually every major theater of war in the twenty-first century, has shaped her life. ... (Goodreads)
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love
by Dani Shapiro
Dani Shapiro discovers through a DNA test that her beloved father is not her biological father, leading her on a journey to uncover family secrets.
An Instant, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,A, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BOSTON GLOBE, WALL STREET JOURNAL,, and NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER,Named A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by *,Elle * Vanity Fair * Wired * Real ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
by Timothy Egan
A gripping account of the Dust Bowl, its causes, and the people who survived it. A tale of human resilience in the face of environmental disaster.
The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Timothy Egan's critically acclaimed account rescues this iconic ... (Goodreads)
Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion
by Alain de Botton
A fresh look at religion, examining its positive aspects and potential to benefit our lives.
What if religions are neither all true or all nonsense? The boring debate between fundamentalist believers and non-believers is finally moved on by Alain's inspiring new book, which boldly argues ... (Goodreads)
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection
by Carol Burnett
An uplifting collection of stories, reflections and anecdotes from the iconic comedian's life.
A touching and hilarious memoir by the author of, Carrie and Me: A Mother Daughter Love Story, , , This Time Together, is 100 percent Carol Burnett – funny, irreverent, and irresistible. Carol ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
by Anna Quindlen
Reflective musings on life, aging and the joys of growing older.
In this irresistible memoir, the #1 New York Times bestselling author writes about her life and the lives of women today, looking back and ahead - and celebrating it all - as she considers marriage, ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage
by Brené Brown
Exploring the power of vulnerability and how it can lead to courage, empathy and connection.
Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? "In our culture," teaches Dr. Brené Brown, "we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Fighting Chance
by Elizabeth Warren
Autobiographical account of the Senator's rise from a middle-class family to the halls of power.
An unlikely political star tells the inspiring story of the two-decade journey that taught her how Washington really works—and really doesn't—in A Fighting Chance As a child in small-town Oklahoma, ... (Goodreads)
Getting Real: The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Web Application
by 37 Signals
A practical guide to building web applications with a focus on simplicity, efficiency, and user experience.
Getting Real details the business, design, programming, and marketing principles of 37signals. The book is packed with keep-it-simple insights, contrarian points of view, and unconventional ... (Barnes & Noble)
