books by Penguin Classics     books:     Great Value Classi...   String Theory, Vol...   The Butter Battle ...   Robert H. Bork   Penguin Classics      Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed Jared Diamond Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005 A Must-Read for Every Concerned Member of the Human Species Diamond does an excellent job of describing some compelling theories regarding the decline and extinction of past human societies. Diamond digs through history and evidence to come to the consistent theme for all societies that have vanished - overpopulation. It is a ...             Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity David Allen Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002 Excellent Excellent book. The suggestions are practical and I've found them to be very helpful. I don't get more done, but I feel less stressed and more confident that important items aren't being neglected.             The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 dont be manipulated ever again i recommend this book to anyone who is tired of being controlled or being betrayed. this book teaches you how people control each other and how to play the game of life. there is a chapter in the book" never trust friends too much- learn how to use enemies. this ...             The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World Niall Ferguson Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009 The title says it all Another tour de force of world history, this time focusing on financial history, a topic that everyone who has been hit in some way by the current recession should be looking into. Once again going against the grain, Ferguson argues that money and the subsequent ...             The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (James H. ... Norman Doidge Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 Unhappy porn addicts, check out chapter 4 Doidge's chapter on acquired sexual tastes is much needed for today's heavy porn users, some of whom are experiencing miserable unexpected side effects from their Internet porn habits. He addresses familiar symptoms like desensitization to normal sex, erectile ...             Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Roger Fisher, William L. Ury Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991 Great Introduction to Negotiation I was introduced to this book in a college course based on negotiation. Upon reading and getting more in-depth into the course, I had only wish that this book had been introduced to me in high school rather than College. The authors tackles what is a difficult subject ...             In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto Michael Pollan Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009 Outstanding Book - but it will make you mad! I first purchased the author's newer book, "Food Rules," and I liked it a lot. But I found myself wanting a bit more depth, as that book is very high level. This book provides what Food Rules is missing, and I will likely purchase the author's earlier books after ...             Food Rules: An Eater's Manual Michael Pollan Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009 Indispensable Information equipping Americans on what is really going on The bottom line - Americans really need to rethink the way they eat and view food. This book is indispensable and a must have in any home. People - you cannot continue to eat and live the way most Americans do. This book is not a knock on the food companies - it's the ...             Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia Elizabeth Gilbert Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 Interesting Life Journey Eat, Pray, Love is a true story about a woman's journey to Italy, India, and Indochina after a nasty divorce and near nervous breakdown in search of healing and spirituality. She travels to Italy for pleasure, India, for spirituality, and Indonesia for balance and ...             The Piano Teacher: A Novel Janice Y. K. Lee Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009 Deliciously Intriguing Fine example of a debut novel. A complicated plot. Rich in history. Pretty dark. Somewhat depressing. Characters fleshed out well, believable. Writing so finessed that I was able to delve deeply into the plot. No self-consciousness on the writer's part. Author seems ...             Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009 Nudge? More like a superman throw. I read this book on vacation and was disgusted by my lack of decision making. When I got home I sold my condo, stopped talking to my ex girlfriend and drink whenever I feel like it. Anything that pops into my head now I do it. Would love to write more but I feel ...             The Shadow of the Wind Carlos Ruiz Zafón Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005 An engaging mystery From time immemorial, Barcelona has kept a secret - the Cemetery of Forgotten Books - a mysterious labyrinth of book shelves, known only to the select few. This book refuge houses forgotten books and rare finds in danger of destruction are safely tucked away in this ...             Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, ... Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 This book can change your relationships This is one of my favorite books. It changed my relationships with family, friends, and coworkers for the better. Difficult Conversations presents a common sense approach to interacting and influencing people. This book stresses listening, understanding (not ...             The Liars' Club: A Memoir Mary Karr Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005 one of my all time favorite books!! i love this book!!!! this is one of the best memoirs/books i've ever read and i love to read!!             Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World Liaquat Ahamed Penguin (Non-Classics), 2009 Comprehensive, authoritative, must read for anyone interested in monetary economics This book is a stunner. The section on British, French, and German attempts to deal with the debts and devastation following WW1, and the monstrous pervasive inflation that followed can't help but cause one to reflect on the inevitable inflation the current generation ...          products you might be interested in search for books conversations, difficult, everything, negotiating, productivity, stress-free      toavi.com    web randomly chosen book: Dexter by Design: A Novel