books about: philosophy     books:     Philosophy      The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable Nassim Nicholas Taleb Random House, 2007 Fantastic perspectives that increase your own horizons Loved it. Great thinking, fantastic perspectives..like this gem referring to Umberto Eco's library "He is the owner of a large personal library (containing thirty thousand books), and separates visitors into two categories: those who react with "Wow! Signore professore ...             The God Delusion Richard Dawkins Mariner Books, 2008 Excellent book I just finished the book two nights ago. I have spent the last 53 years questioning mainstream religion. I was brought up Methodist, studied with the Jehovah's Witnesses for several years, attended the Unity Church and now my only contact with any religion is to read ...             Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a Cynical Waiter Waiter Ecco, 2008 Snarkiness! This was a GREAT read! I was married once, to a food server, and I used to love his stories of all the crazy customers who came into the restaurant. All their strange needs, behaviors, and general quirkiness. This book brought all that back, and I enjoyed every bit ...             The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 Smart Book Very smart book. Has some very unique and useful tools. I don't agree with everything but I like the book and I will use some parts. I try to treat people as I would have them treat me....The Golden Rule. But with trouble makers or bad people this book can be very ...             Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand Plume, 1999 The most profound book I have ever read This novel is incredibly long, but the finest peace of literature I have ever read, and I have read many. This story is an intriguing tale that somehow relates to reality in a way that can clarify what seems to be so very wrong with society. This lady was an incredible ...             The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book Don Miguel Ruiz Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001 Probably the best book I have ever read After reading this book I stopped drinking and smoking on the drop of a dime. Within several weeks I was a vegetarian. I have read "Conversations with God" that I loved, I read the "Celestine Prophecy" - so I have read several books in that genre. But I have never ...             Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning Jonah Goldberg Doubleday, 2008 A review of "Liberal Fascism" Fascism has historically been associated with the Right, meaning an Authoritarian system of government, acting in league with corporations. In this excellent book, Jonah Goldberg examines how, in modern practice, Fascism has become a product of the New Left. This is an ...             The Numerati Stephen Baker Houghton Mifflin, 2008 Anything you browse can and will be used... to learn more about you Stephen Baker, a technology writer for Business Week, takes us into the world of data miners, forecasters, and matchmakers. The math whizzes who analyze our blogs for trends, create the ads that make us eager to buy, and analyze the chatter that could conceal signs of ...             The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism Ron Suskind Harper, 2008 some Truth and some Hope This book simultaneously looks backward and toward the future regarding THE major task of our time. There are some "revelations," accusations, etc. regarding the past; but more important are the glimpses, hints, etc. of the way forward. Reading much like an exciting, ...             The Revolution: A Manifesto Ron Paul Grand Central Publishing, 2008 A Clear Argument for Liberty -- and a Solution to What Ails Us Ron Paul's _The Revolution: A Manifesto_ is NOT an anti-government tirade. It is a clarion call for a return to the kind of government the American Revolutionaries fought for. So, for example, in foreign policy, Congressman Paul calls for a return to the posture ...             This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession Daniel J. Levitin Plume/Penguin, 2007 One of the best books you can find on the science of music! This book was found, as many of my great finds, on the shelves of a used-book store. The book has traveled around in my car with me as I go from school to my job as a voice teacher. It has been loaned out to music professors, and is now very well worn. I strongly ...             A Short History of Nearly Everything Bill Bryson Broadway, 2004 ALMOST EVERYTHING It's a tough call trying to squeeze earth's history into approximately 450 pages, but Bill Bryson has done it. With his trademark gentle humour and a focus on making even the most complex subjects (such as the nature dark matter and our evolution from chimp to Homo ...             Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior Ori Brafman, Rom Brafman Doubleday Business, 2008 If you have asked yourself, "Why did I/they do that?" read on... All of us have either watched someone or fallen into a death spiral ourselves with circumstances in life. The annecdotal evidence around us clearly shows we/they have made a poor choice and the final outcome is destined to have negative results. Yet, we continue ...             48 Liberal Lies About American History: (That You Probably Learned in School) Larry Schweikart Sentinel HC, 2008 Great articles that will give you fresh insight into 48 issues in American History While I think the title of the book is needlessly provocative, I think this a very useful book for anyone who has been subjected to the kind of indoctrination that passes for history education in too many of our public schools and colleges. If you are looking for some ...             The Elegance of the Hedgehog Muriel Barbery Europa Editions, 2008 Be forewarned: To finish reading this book is like losing a friend. They will sneak up on you--the dumpy autodidact concierge and the precocious suicidal rich kid whose journal entries and essays comprise this novel---and they will steal your heart, if you'll let them. I say let them. 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