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Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner
Thomson West, 2008
The Bible of Brief Writing
I'll be brief (no pun intended). If you are a lawyer or law student who wants to write better and more persuasive briefs - buy or borrow this book! I've completely changed my legal writing style after reading Judge Scalia and Garner's book.
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Case in Point:Complete Case Interview Preparation - 5th edition
Marc P. Cosentino
Burgee Press, 2007
Start your case prep here!
I recommend Case in Point for 2 main reasons: It is both practical and thorough. The simulated cases give the novice a sense for the given-and-take of a case interview. And Cosentino's "Ivy Case System" helps non-MBAs to get grounded in the broad classes of issues ...
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Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Simon & Schuster, 2006
Team of Rivals
LEARNING from HISTORY... One of our limitations as a nation is that we don't seem to learn from history. Doris Keanrs Goodwin's book THE TEAM OF RIVALS was written before the current election but provides many lessons that are still relevant in today's political ...
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
Mitch Albom
Broadway, 2002
A heartfelt reminder of the important things in life.
After reading so many spectacular reviews, I decided to give this book a whirl myself, and I'm so thankful I did. First of all, I hate to read. Well, let me rephrase that. I USED to hate to read. Doing so much reading in college leaves me with little energy outside of ...
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The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades
Gail Boushey, Joan Moser
Stenhouse Publishers, 2006
User Friendly
This book is a great way to introduce literacy activities to a class. It helps the teacher and students become comfortable with reading and writing. It also helps the students work independently without teacher support. I highly recommend this book to all elementary ...
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
The Glass Castle is an excellent book
I loved this book--absolutely riveting. The author is so matter-of-fact about her ordeal and defines true success in life. I'm in awe of her drive and ambition through the toughest times.
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
Erik Larson
Vintage, 2004
Excellent Book
The Chicago World's Fair at the turn of the century and a gruesome serial killer. The 1891 World's Fair was America's coming out party...
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The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 11th Edition
Graduate Management Admission Council
Graduate Management Admission Council, 2005
GMAT Review - 11th Edition
The books are great, and the service is too! Thanks for saving our school a ton of money over the last year.
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The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate
David Freddoso
Regnery Publishing, 2008
Obama = typical politician
This book is a must read as it gives you FACTS about Obama that the liberal leaning media has barely grazed over the course of the primary and upcoming election. If you have already drank the Kool Aid and are 100% supporting Obama, then you will not like this book. ...
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Anne Fadiman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998
Fascinating Culture, Fascinating Book
As the title implies, this book offers an alternative perspective of epilepsy, or seizures, as seen through the lens of the Hmong people. It also provides a fresh view of Western so-called civilization itself, and most particularly Western medicine.
I doubt there's ...
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales
Oliver Sacks
Touchstone, 1998
Wonderful book!
I bought this book years ago and I still think it's one of the best I ever read. It's a permanent part of my library.
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Business Law: Text and Cases (West's Business Law)
Kenneth W. Clarkson, Gaylord A. Jentz, ...
South-Western College/West, 2008
Fantastic
As a student of Business and having a limited acquaintance with law previously, I have to admit that this text is worth every penny. For those of us embarking on an entrepreneurial path, knowledge in the realms of torts, constitutional law, copyrights, cyberlaw, etc. ...
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In Cold Blood
Truman Capote
Vintage, 1994
Amazing story..........
This was an amazing story. I had seen the movie "Capote" and decided that I must read the story myself. It was amazing. Held my interest from page one. I couldn't put it down. It came out in the 50's but is actually timeless. I highly recommend it.
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Leadership: Theory and Practice
Peter G. Northouse
Sage Publications, Inc, 2006
A High Quality Book
According to Kurt Lewin, "There is nothing as practical as a good theory". This is an apt comment in reference to Peter Northouse's book "Leadership: Theory and Practice". The author methodically and clearly explained the major theories and concepts of leadership in a ...
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The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own
David Carr
Simon & Schuster, 2008
WOW!
Absolutely brilliant! It's like watching someone go through intense Jungian therapy to integrate his past and present selves, as well as integrating himself with his larger society. Highly recommended!
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