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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Timothy Ferriss
Crown, 2007
Our society is not prepared for this!
I've been teaching my students for years and years about the issues that Mr. Ferris explained in his book and I'm glad that I wasn't alone! The entire system of education in America (and in most countries for that matter), which is known as Prussian System, implies ...
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Kill Bin Laden: A Delta Force Commander's Account of the Hunt for the World's Most Wanted Man
Dalton Fury
St. Martin's Press, 2008
An exceptional, superb, first hand account by the team leader of US Army Special Forces Detachment Delta
It is rare that readers are provided a first hand, accurate, contemporary, non politically constrained account of a major special operation by US Army Special Forces Detachment Delta. Many organizations claim the title, "special operations;" it takes more than a ...
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The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Brilliant!
Mr. Paul is undeniably one of the rare rational voices from Washington. He was extremely effective in this presidential race and created a stir due to the innovative and sensible solutions he had to offer. His ideas about freedom and liberty resonate with many ...
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
Rich in other ways too!
When I first purchased this book, it was for the simple purpose of trying to educate myself more on the concepts of how the millionaires create their success. While I was not disappointed in any way with the context, what surprised me was that many of the fundamentals ...
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The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot
Naomi Wolf
Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007
Thinking is not a crime. Yet.
As a parent, as an activist, and as someone who is more than concerned with the way this country is heading, I felt this to be an important work to read; not only for myself, but for my children.
We are living in a time where, if you do NOT assimilate to the ...
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The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
Dave Ramsey
Thomas Nelson, 2007
Best book ever
Changed my life, my marriage, my income (X3 - straight commission job), and allowed me to live debt free including the house at 35 years of age. I also have a net worth of over 1M.
Try it - you have lived the other way too long and if you end up not liking it you ...
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The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower
Robert Baer
Crown, 2008
An Absolutely Alternative Look at the Realty of Us vs. Iran
Once again, Baer comes flying in with the sorry-but-it's-true reality of the Middle East. I've read all his books and couldn't wait to read this one. The first two dealt with exposing what Saudi Arabia is really up to and their involvement in terror and, most ...
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Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries
Naomi Wolf
Simon & Schuster, 2008
A must-read this election season!
Naomi Wolf's latest book is timely and informative. In an election season when many voters complain of media-induced fatigue, Wolf offers an inspiring book that will motivate readers to get engaged - civically.
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The Forever War
Dexter Filkins
Knopf, 2008
Exceptional
Of the dozens of books written about the war in Iraq, along comes Dexter Filkins with a commentary on Iraq that blows the others away. Non-political and highly personal, Filkins goes after the day-to-day story that, through accumulation, delivers a report about the ...
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The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism
Andrew Bacevich
Metropolitan Books, 2008
Excellent book
I have purchased and recieved this book last week. The author is very eloquent and convincing in his argument. Very objective and straight to the point. you can read other reviews about the contents. But my advise is get the book and read it, It is a must.
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book
Don Miguel Ruiz
Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001
unique wisdom
I just finished this book today. My mentor suggested it to me after I had a serious breakdown due to coming to terms with the way my mother treated me as a child and continues to treat me and how that has affected the person I am today and my daily life. This book ...
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America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy
Zbigniew Brzezinski, Brent Scowcroft, ...
Basic Books, 2008
A must read for every American.
I had to make myself put this book down every so often as I wanted to read it all in one sitting. So far, I haven't finished the book yet but wanted to comment on it anyway. This is a non-partisan book containing much wisdom.
The authors are so knowledgeable and ...
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The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism
Ron Suskind
Harper, 2008
The Personal Effects of the War on Terror
Loved this book. It really tells the personal side of the "War on Terror". It shows how it affects people from the President to trial lawyers trying to defend an "enemy combatant" at Guantanamo Bay. It also shows the differences culturally and communication wise ...
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Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
Plume, 1999
Cautionary Tale and Eeriely Accurate Prognostication of Economy Collapse
I read that book about seven years ago because I was intensely curious about Ayn Rand and her books. So many people waiting for the bus or riding one seemed to be into her books so I bought a hardback edition and started reading it. I could not stop reading it and ...
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They Must Be Stopped: Why We Must Defeat Radical Islam and How We Can Do It
Brigitte Gabriel
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Defeating Radical Versions of Islam
The author presents a workable strategy for combating terrorism. i.e.
o tighten borders
o increase surveillance
o explain that the jihadist ideology leads to terror
o increased training of counter-terrorist agencies
o financial audits of Muslin organizations
o ...
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