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You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management
Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen
Free Press, 2006
Amazing. Read it now! The last and best book on nutrition and managing your diet
I bought this book from Costco and then the audio CD from Amazon.com so i could listen in the car too. It is no exageration to say that I can not imagine a better book on nutrition and dieting. The author breaks everything down. I learned so much. Be prepared for a ...
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Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
Ben Mezrich
Free Press, 2003
Great book fun and easy to read
I'm not much of a book reader, even though I enjoy buying books I hardly ever read one completely and almost never a non economics book. But this particular book has given me the opportunity to feel everything the author wrote as if I was there, I don't know if I'm ...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey
Free Press, 2004
Give direction to you life
I have had this book on my reading list for a while. This books has been a valuable catalyst in my personal development. On one hand there is very little that is shocking. As the author freely admits, he does not consider the principles that these habits embody to be ...
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Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day
Joel Osteen
Free Press, 2007
The Right Message!
Joel's book sends the right message. Although it has quite a Christian base to the words, it is very similar to The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons From The Other Side. Many of the insightful and uplifting words of direction and encouragement are parallel. ...
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Now, Discover Your Strengths
Marcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton
Free Press, 2001
A great introspective guide
Combined with the access to the on-line test, this book can help provide insights both to yourself and others. The first half of the book is very interesting and provides a solid foundation for you to understand some basics about human development. The test is well ...
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Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time
Valerie Bertinelli
Free Press, 2008
Real girl, surreal life!
Wow - is this something I really wanted to read - for all the wrong reasons! Sorry Valerie, but when you & Eddie got married, it absolutely ruined my fantasies of hanging out with the coolest guitar player in the world. But, as it turns out, I found my own rock star, ...
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Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy
Brian L. Weiss
Free Press, 2005
Hopeful
I loved this book! I was raised Catholic. Too many disappointments & unanswered questions, I'm beginning to study Buddhism. I love the feeling of hope surrounding reincarnation.
After studying about Theodora & Justinian, Greek Byzantine Rulers. Stories have been ...
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Infidel
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Free Press, 2008
Touching
I'm a muslim women when I read this book I was not only touched but very upset how in other countries this religion is being abused...my heart goes out to Ali and other woman and children..this is a must read as well as Slave my true story..Ali you are a brave,smart, ...
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You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (You)
Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz
Free Press, 2007
Great collection of information on the aging process
Some celebrity once opined that growing old wasn't easy or something to that effect - and, obviously to those of us who are growing old, they were absolutely correct. Growing old just isn't a whole lot of fun.
Drs. Roizen and Oz aren't necessarily trying to make ...
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Go Put Your Strengths to Work: 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance
Marcus Buckingham
Free Press, 2007
Used heavily in my organization - with great success!!
I was first introduced to Marcus and this book during a development class where I work. At the very least the book should help you re-focus your efforts for a more successful and enjoyable life.
Highly recommended!
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It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
Peter Walsh
Free Press, 2007
Life Changing
I saw Peter on the Oprah show and had the buy the book. It is worth every penny. I disagree with the reader who said this book is only for people with families. He explains how to cut down on clutter and make sure that everyone is involved in the decision making ...
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Unconventional Success: A Fundamental Approach to Personal Investment
David F. Swensen
Free Press, 2005
Great Compliment
Great complimentary text along with "Common Sense On Mutual Funds" and "The Intelligent Asset Allocator". Combined, this is a wonderful trio for investing (as opposed to short-term, completely unreliable speculation).
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The White Tiger: A Novel
Aravind Adiga
Free Press, 2008
Debut novel about India a fantastically dark read
White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is the compelling story of an Indian man trying to break free of societal chains and expectations. Balram Halwai lived in the Darkness, a small village, in India under the thumb of his grandmother and the rules of his culture, until he is ...
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The Prize : The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power
Daniel Yergin
Free Press, 1993
An Essential Tool For Understanding the Petroleum Industry
As a third generation oilman, this book, while now dated by about eighteen years, gives the reader one of the best oil and gas history books ever written. It was the last book that my father, a wiildcatter for over forty years, read before his death and he too was ...
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The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World
Lynne McTaggart
Free Press, 2008
Amazing book!
I loved this book! Lynn is an excellent writer who takes complex scientific concepts and puts them into terms that are easily understood. Her Powering UP exercise works wonderfully. In addition you can join her community and be part of the many Intention Experiments ...
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