books by Free Press

books by Free Press

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You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management

Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen

Free Press, 2006

For those who need to know "why"
This is an excellent book for those who need to know why we should not eat certain foods. It is a convincing argument for healthful eating without making one feel you are on the D word.

Infidel

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Free Press, 2008

Brilliant...a 5-star-plus masterpiece!
I am certainly not one to gush over books. Authors are human, and write from their own biased perspectives. But every so often a book comes along that gives my own biased perspective a nice swift kick, and that definitely applies here. When it comes to religious ...

Now, Discover Your Strengths

Marcus Buckingham, Donald O. Clifton

Free Press, 2001

Management tool
Probably the best management and personnel development tool around! Four staff members were each given a copy to read and to follow the instructions for getting an analysis. Each was asked to bring the analysis for their annual job review. They expected the typical ...

The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin

Amy Wechsler

Free Press, 2008

Your Skin--A Mind-Beauty Connection
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com A FirstLook Feature Book Review: The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress, Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin (Free Press, 2008) by Amy Weschler, M.D. Author Amy Weschler is one of only two physicians in the ...

You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (You)

Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz

Free Press, 2007

much good helpful advice
We got this book after seeing it posted on Oprah winfrey's show with Dr. Oz. Lots of good sound advice and more.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey

Free Press, 2004

It's all in the habit!
Habits! Yes, consistent, belief-based, and optimized habits are the only way to be your best self. Thoughts are the parents of our experience and performance. This guy will guide you to it. You will also learn how to optimize these habits with Rosalene Glickman's ...

Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl

Stacey O'Brien

Free Press, 2008

Not for mouse lovers
This is a wonderful book. The stories are funny and fascinating, and quite educational without being dry or dull. There are some vivid descriptions of things that only biologists could experience that might gross out the unwary. (Human parasites, anyone?) Neverless ...

The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything

Stephen M.R. Covey

Free Press, 2008

Amazing transformative book
After I read this book, I gave it to the head of our department. He wants to meet to discuss using it in our department. Sorry I don't have time to write more.

Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, ...

Free Press, 2008

Great fast read with real knowledge :)
I just finished this book today, and I absolutely loved it !!! I am actually buying more copies for my friends and family in sales, own their own business or have positive ambition :) There are like 50 chapters with 3-5 pages each, kinda. It makes it easy to read ...

Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life

Dr. Phil McGraw

Free Press, 2008

Brilliant so far :-0
While I'm not quite at the end right now, (38 pages left) I find this book brilliant. It is such a big help and great tool for practically everybody. It's a little bit like a manual for your life, just like you'd get a car manual in your new car or a manual on how to ...

The Prize : The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power

Daniel Yergin

Free Press, 1993

Great book, still relevent even today
I learned a great deal from this book, from the rise of Standard Oil, it's dissolution, wildcatters, and the rise of the Middle East. I now have a better understanding of the economics of oil. The knowledge this book covers is still applicable today, including Saudi ...

Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Karyl McBride

Free Press, 2008

Ground Breaking Book
Rather than an esoteric view of maternal narcissism, this author has kept it simple, concise, and very easy to read. The point-by-point outline, stringers and explanations were to put it simply, brilliant. She interjected explanations to the descriptions of what a ...

Planet Google: One Company's Audacious Plan To Organize Everything We Know

Randall Stross

Free Press, 2008

Very interesting story on Google. I give it 5 stars for sure.
Very interesting story on Google. I give it 5 stars for sure. You don't see many people actually telling the actual google Story, so I thought it was a great idea for this author to cover it.

The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health

Carolyn Bernstein, Elaine McArdle

Free Press, 2008

Having A Headache?
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Book Review: The Migraine Brain: Your Breakthrough Guide to Fewer Headaches, Better Health (Free Press, 2008) By Carolyn Bernstein, M.D. and Elaine McArdle With the publishing of The Migraine Brain, a precedent has been set for ...

The Source: Unleash Your Natural Energy, Power Up Your Health, and Feel 10 Years Younger

Woodson Merrell

Free Press, 2008

What Is The Source of Your Energy?
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and HealingYOU: The Owner's Manual, Updated and Expanded Edition: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and YoungerEmotional Intelligence: Why It ...