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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable505 reviews
Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Random House, 2007

Read the book for the philosophy of risk
I consider The Black Swan one of the most influential books in my life. I reread it several times, and each time I discovered some nuances relevant to whatever I was working on at the time. The book is truly timeless. The Black Swan does not teach you *what* to do. It crisply describes the concept in the Introduction and then presents this concept from different angles -- many angles, ... 		  
  







  
  
A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror127 reviews
Larry Schweikart, Michael Allen

Sentinel Trade, 2007

Ever hear of someone trying to learn from their good intentions?
Not really, no. That's because we don't need a lesson in trying to do good in the world. We are already presented with this side of history when we are children, but if you missed that part of social studies, this is the book for you. 		  
  







  
  
Atlas Shrugged2012 reviews
Ayn Rand

Plume, 1999

Life Changing
You will learn more about human nature in this one book than from any doctorate's worth of Sociology text books. TRUTH. Plain and simple. 		  
  







  
  
Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom26 reviews
Rick Hanson Ph.D., with Richard Mendius MD

New Harbinger Publications, 2009

A pithy, pragmatic introduction to brain science & meditation
I started using this book in my life coaching work and personal meditation practice before even finishing it! Authors Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius have published a gem: This is a highly readable guide to actually using scientific knowledge about the brain in meditation and daily life. Buddha's Brain is written for ease of learning and retention. It's chapter synopses, guided meditations, and ... 		  
  







  
  
The Secret2490 reviews
Rhonda Byrne

Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2006

The real deal
Because of "The Secret", and my fearless application of its principles, I have received several "out-of-the-blue" benefits: 1) I no longer wear glasses. I'd worn them since I was 16. I'm 34. 2) I have a new job with a great boss, and opportunity for advancement; 3) I have projected numerous parking places, dinner tables, and other limited-quantity privileges at peak times, occasionally being ... 		  
  







  
  
Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto2121 reviews
Mark R. Levin

Threshold Editions, 2009

Very Good Read
This book is worth a second and a third read it is so full of information on the "why" of politics. 		  
  







  
  
A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles65 reviews
Thomas Sowell

Basic Books, 2007

Not as Simple as it seems
On reading the entire block of 60-odd reviews, I find that more than half of them, even while admiring Sowell's evenhandedness, misstate the carefulness of the book's positions. In the an attempt to pay tribute to the brilliance of this (rather dense, historical & philosophical ) book, I'll try to correct this. This book presents two visions of the world. However, contrary to most of the ... 		  
  







  
  
Eating Animals125 reviews
Jonathan Safran Foer

Little, Brown and Company, 2009

A thought-provoking, enjoyable, and important book
Disclaimer: I'm not a vegetarian (yet, but probably soon). I do enjoy meat. I'm certainly not an animal activist, and one recent post on my Facebook account (before reading the book) was "PETA= People Eating Tasty Animals". Having said that, my opinion is that if everyone in the U.S. read this book, the world be a better place. As Amazon customers, we search endlessly for those rare gems, ... 		  
  







  
  
The 48 Laws of Power397 reviews
Robert Greene

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000

Fantastic book!
Good things: The book was in perfect condition and the price was really cheap. Bad things: 1) I don't like being charged before I have the product in my hands. 2) It passed a month from the day I ordered until I received the book. I've already ordered other books to the USA (I live in Spain) and it didn't take so long. 		  
  







  
  
The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery16 reviews
don Miguel Ruiz, don Jose Ruiz, ...

Amber-Allen Publishing, 2009

The Fifth Agreement
This is a wonderful book. I have been reading The Four Agreements for several years, and this book puts it all together. My life has been changed. Thank you to the Ruis family for sharing this knowledge with me. 		  
  







  
  
The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis7 reviews
Jeremy Rifkin

Tarcher, 2009

HUGE Book, Deep Look From One Perspective
This is a society-changing piece of work. This is a magnum opus from a very specific point of view that overlooks both major consciousness figures and major biosphere figures. Herman Daly gets one note, Tom Atlee, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Steve McIntosh are not in this book. Buckminster Fuller, Paul Hawken, the Meadows, E. O. Wilson on Consilience, J. F Rischard on HIGH NOON, etcetera, are ... 		  
  







  
  
Second Nature: A Gardener's Education30 reviews
Michael Pollan

Grove Press, 2003

Wonderful picture of a garden
This is a book I wish I'd caught earlier - written in the late 80's, it displays the kind of writing that made Pollan famous. The combination of history, garden information, and good writing makes it a pleasure to follow Pollan's development of his property and his understanding of what makes his work 'gardening.' I see gardens and landscaping differently after reading this book. 		  
  







  
  
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?56 reviews
Michael J. Sandel

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009

If this is your type of book, you'll like this one.
Years ago I used to love studying and thinking about philosophy. It was just stunning to realize how so very differently and insightfully different people could thoughtfully view the world, our place in it, what we should do if we wanted to do "the right thing", and how we could "think better". I got into this book because a mutual friend had visited Sandel's "Justice" web site, [...], and ... 		  
  







  
  
Rediscovering Values: On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street10 reviews
Jim Wallis

Howard Books, 2010

Rediscovering Values
Lots of interesting thoughts, statistics, and questions. I really appreciate the 'action items'. Increases my desire for more regulation of our banking and finance industry. 		  
  







  
  
The Case for God58 reviews
Karen Armstrong

Knopf, 2009

Brilliant and erudite, Karen Armstrong makes a case for God!
The Case for God Well researched and eloquently stated, Armstrong's "A Case for God" is a must-read for doubters and believers alike. It is carefully researched, and as with everything she writes, it is intelligent and thoughtFul and raises timely issues. This is not an easy read, but is well worth the effort. Armstrong links opposing points of religious views with historical and societal events ... 		  
  







  
  
A Short History of Nearly Everything780 reviews
Bill Bryson

Broadway, 2004

Fantastic
This was a brilliant read - written with humour and modesty - informative without being high and mighty. I thoroughly recommend it (this is the first review I have ever been inspired to write)! Bill Bryson covers the history of science, touching on subject matter as diverse as the atom, plate tectonics, space and human evolution. Everything is explained simply but with enough depth to ensure the ... 		  
  







  
  
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...101 reviews
B. K. S. Iyengar

Schocken, 1995

Interesting and somewhat helpful
I bought this book just to see what was in it. I use it in conjunction with two others I have...all Iyengar yoga. As a beginner, I'm careful and some of the poses are amazing. I'll still with my props. 		  
  







  
  
The God Delusion1521 reviews
Richard Dawkins

Mariner Books, 2008

Excellent
This book is a very good analysis of the "proof" that is commonly given for the existence of a god. I was hesitant to give it a read at first, because I'd heard that Dawkins tends to be very "strident", but he isn't at all. He's simply treating religion and the existence of god as a hypothesis, and writing about just like a scientist would write about any other hypothesis. We're so used to the ... 		  
  







  
  
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal ...42 reviews
Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, ...

New Harbinger Publications, 2007

DBT saved my life.
The principles and tactics of dialectical behavior therapy (and the people that taught them to me) saved my life. This workbook is an excellent tool to supplement DBT training but is not a stand-alone treatise on DBT. A helpful source for review and DBT skill mastery. Learning DBT from any book without the group training and one-on-one counseling would be great, but is not realistic. If you ... 		  
  







  
  
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book752 reviews
Don Miguel Ruiz

Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001

The Four Agreements
Ruiz has complied a book of toltec wisdom that anyone can read. To take this wisdom and to weave it into the threads of life is the task that takes a conscious effort to create and deliver. Reading and rereading this book can support you on your journey of self fulfillment and awareness. 		  
  







  




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