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Bible Nonsense!: Hey! That Can't Be Right!

1 review
The Caustic Contrarian

AuthorHouse, 2004

Bible Nonsense! is the surprise book of the year.
Bible Nonsense! says things about God, the Bible (specifically the four Gospels) and the Christian religion as a whole that many if not most of us might guiltily THINK but, as emasculated churchgoers or indoctrinated Sunday school victims, would be hesitant to say out loud or even to ourselves for fear of social, physical or, eternal retribution. Bible Nonsense! consists mainly of 58 ...

I Don't: A Contrarian History of Marriage

5 reviews
Susan Squire

Bloomsbury USA, 2008

I Don't: A Contrarian View of Marriage
A research product that is fascinating and memorable. The author does a sardonic job on the Old and New Testaments in examining the routes of males on top as a biblical command! Especially interesting is her cross-examination of the Genesis story with Adam, Eve, the Serpent and Him as putative witnesses on the "stand". Her chapter on the virgin birth is uniquely well-documented. The story flows ...

Unleashing the Power of PR: A Contrarian's Guide to Marketing and Communication

10 reviews

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Crucial Public Relations Reader
I have been in marketing communications and public relations for years, and shortly will have a doctoral degree in public relations, and I have to say, I have never read a more concise and valuable book for public relations. There are things in this book that years in public relations did not teach me, and every public relations professional, whether executive or new practitioner, should read ...

Don't Oil the Squeaky Wheel: And 19 Other Contrarian Ways to Improve Your Leadership Effectiveness

10 reviews

McGraw-Hill, 1899

Another winning book
Wolf has contributed much to the fields of management and leadership over many years; this book adds tremendously to that body of knowledge. "Don't Oil" is a common sense book that is an easy read, but is chock full of info spread over 20 engaging chapters that can be easily consumed. A must buy for your library.

The Phoenix Approach: The Contrarian Investor's Guide to Profiting from Out-Of-Favor, Distressed and Bankrupt ...

1 review
William J. Grace

Bantam Books, 1985

this book is the perfect bridge to various distressed areas
i looked long and hard to find this book and it was worth the time and effort. it is simply written, as many investment books are not, and it segues into the different areas a value/contrarian is concerned about. most books dwell on a particular aspect of investing-low p/e, value, bankruptcy etc. to the exclusion of the others. this book brings all these areas together and discusses them ...

A Contrarian's Dictionary: 2000 Damnable Definitions For The Year 2000

1 review
Murray L. Bob, Wilhelm Busch

Contrarian Pr, 1998

Smart and funny as hell
Startling quips and wry observations from a world-weary observer of the human condition. Bob has rescued wit from near extinction and used its power to skewer the absurdities of modern existence. A delightful read on many levels.

The Contrarian Effect: Why It Pays (Big) to Take Typical Sales Advice and Do the Opposite

13 reviews
Michael Port, Elizabeth Marshall

Wiley, 2008

Why it pays big to buy this book and apply what you've read!
I have been in sales for 10 years selling everything from life insurance to consulting to food. Many people's livelihood is reliant upon selling a product or a service. The world of sales has changed and old techniques and old "truths" are not true anymore. People who haven't realized this yet need to take heed to what a lost sale really is and to the words I am saying now: "If you wan't to ...

Down to Earth: A Contrarian View of Environmental Problems (Studies on the Environment)

1 review
Matt Ridley

Iea Environment Unit, 1995

Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow?
As a boy I grew up in a part of Sunderland called Southwick where terraced houses were only a short walk away from shipyards, a coal mine and local telephone factories. As a teenager I moved to a suburb called Penshaw where the skyline was dominated by a replica of a Doric temple and where terraced houses were only a short walk away from a mine spoil heap, the monument to the Lambton Worm and the ...

A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God: Spirituality for the Rest of Us

7 reviews
Larry Osborne

Multnomah Books, 2007

May become a classic
I recently completed Larry Osborne's book, A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God. I first heard about Osborne about a year ago. He pastors North Coast Church in Southern California. I like the way he thinks and I would highly recommend this new book. For years, I've often wondered how Christians grew spiritually without access to a Bible, study course, Sunday School class, or small group. We ...

Opinions of an Old Contrarian

1 review
Guy Friddell, Joe Coccaro

Pilot Press, 1997

Sitting by the hearth
There is something quite touching about this collection of columns. It could be this: they call to mind a gentler, more whimsical time when civility and community mattered. Guy Friddell is a gentleman, now in his 80s, who for decades has written columns for the Virginian Pilot. With a whismy that seems a special talent of Virginians, he writes about Jackie Kennedy, Memorial day, Christmas, the ...

Contrarian Investing

11 reviews
Anthony M. Gallea

Scribner Book Company, 1997

For Value Investors Only - Contrarian Strategies That Work
This book should click with value investors. Gallea and Patalon provide practical technical and fundamental strategies to beat the market (with little downside risk) as a contrarian investor. In today's frothy market, the principles gained in this book will help you screen for stocks with major upside potential.

Don't Send a Resume and (Oeb) Other Contrarian Rules to Help Land a Great Job

44 reviews
Jeffrey J. Fox

Hyp Ipiblish, 2001

Great advice with widespread applications
This is a great book with lots of good techniques for marketing yourself to potential employers or customers. It is written in a very accessible style, organized as a few dozen tips or pieces of advice, each with a few pages elaborating on them. Though its targets the business professional, the advice is very applicable to anyone looking to land a job contract or sale with someone new.

Everyone's Crazy Except You and Me...And I'm Not So Sure About You: America's Favorite Contrarian Cuts Loose

10 reviews
Lionel

Hyperion, 2008

Hilarious!
I darn near fell off the couch b/c i was laughing so hard. This is a GREAT book!!

Blindsided: Why the Left Tackle is Overrated and Other Contrarian Football Thoughts

4 reviews
KC Joyner

Wiley, 2008

An Excellent And Passionate Examination of NFL Issues
In this short and easy to read book, KC Joyner seeks to provide for football what Bill James provided for baseball--a set of analytical statistics that allow for a greater comprehension of the truth about football and the skills of its players and coaches among a broader section of the population, especially those who (like myself) are statistically minded and passionate fans of the sport. The ...

The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings: The First 60 Years

10 reviews
Tuchy Palmieri

BookSurge Publishing, 2006

Great inspiration for me!
I really enjoyed reading this book as it gave me quite a bit of wisdom that I overlooked. I was so thrilled with this book that I ordered a copy for my mother and am letting my daughter read my copy. What a great bunch of inspirational quotes and very well written. This book makes a great gift for anyone - especially yourself!

The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership

31 reviews
Steven B. Sample, Warren Bennis

Jossey-Bass, 2001

You Are What You Read
You have two options for learning about USC President Steven Sample's "contrarian's guide to leadership." Option #1: Join 40 juniors and seniors at the University of Southern California for Sample's popular spring course, "The Art and Adventure of Leadership," co-taught by Warren Bennis, global leadership guru and author. You'll study 20 historical and contemporary leaders, read 1,000 pages on ...

Contrarian Investing: Buy and Sell When Others Won't and Make Money Doing It (New York Institute of Finance)

12 reviews
Anthony Gallea, William Patalon

Prentice Hall Press, 1999

Watch for extremes in market sentiment.
To be a contrarian means betting against crowd, and against the prognosticators and pundits who, as highly visible experts, are makers of mass opinion. A contrarian is interested in the extremes in market sentiment, not just disagreeing with the majority. In order for a contrarian to profit, the whole must be convinced they are right in their investment sentiment and the contrarian position ...

Off The Wall Contrarian Quotes For People In Recovery

10 reviews
Tuchy Palmieri

BookSurge Publishing, 2007

My favorite so far!
If you have never ready any of Carl "Tuchy" Palmieri's books, try this one. This is great for anyone who is dealing with recovery. I read the book and gave it to a friend who is a recovering alcoholic. She absolutely loved it and felt it really helped her. Whether you are recoverng from personal loss or a substance problem, this is the perfect book for you!

Tuchy's Law And Other Contrarian Quotes To Help You In Life's Journey

11 reviews
Tuchy Palmieri

BookSurge Publishing, 2007

Wonderful Collection of Wisdom
Tuchy's Law is a wonderful collection of quotes that deal with life and how to live it. You can turn to any page and read a quote or multiple quotes. You will find something that will make you smile, pick you up, make you think or inspire you. Many of the quotes you may have heard before but having all in one collection is a real treat. I am a lover of quotations. I find this collection ...

Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler's Guide to Getting More for Less

8 reviews
Tim Leffel

Travelers' Tales, 2006

An Excellent Intro for People Who Don't Know Where to Start
I am also a writer and I have websites about independent travel and alternatives to traditional group tours, package tours, and EXPENSIVE trips that most people can't afford without financial struggle. I get unsolicited email all the time from people who have no idea where to start. Yesterday, I got an email from a recent college graduate who said he wanted to see the world and literally had no ...

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