| 1. A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror | 
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By: Larry Schweikart, Michael Patrick Allen
Publisher: Sentinel Trade
February 27, 2007
Haven't read this book yet, because I will not give my money to anything that Glenn Beck has his name on. I will, however, check this book out from the library as I do feel it's important to be informed of different perspectives. In saying this, the book automatically loses credibility for me and most level headed Americans the second that I saw Glenn Beck's name on it.
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| 2. World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony | 
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By: Will Tuttle
Publisher: Lantern Books
July 01, 2005
Tuttle has identified one of the most important--and most neglected--aspects of our daily lives: the role that our food habits play in influencing our relationship to others, human and nonhuman. He is well-read, drawing from scientific, philosophical and sociological sources. This is a comprehensively wise book, at once realistic and optimistic, a book that educates, enlightens and leaves one with... more
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| 3. The 48 Laws of Power | 
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By: Robert Greene
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
September 05, 2000
Though the book is well written and I do enjoy the history examples, but at the end of the day, it is JUST a book. Take (the book) with a grain of salt.
You have the right to use said "Power"
You have the right to NOT use said "Power"
Free Will, people.
Free Will.
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| 4. The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts |
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By: Gary Chapman
Publisher: Oasis Audio
February 20, 2005
After hearing rave personal reviews about this book, my fiancee and I decided to read this in efforts to better prepare ourselves for marriage. After reading this book, I admit that this book is based on a good premise (people respond to different kinds of expressions of love in different ways) but that is about where things stopped.
For one, the author seems to "toot his own horn" from... more
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| 5. Jesus, His Life and Teachings |
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By: Joseph F. Girzone
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
1999-01
I haven't actually had a chance to read the book yet, but there are plenty of reviews out there. I can say that aesthetically this is a beautiful edition. I hope that penguin continues to reprint classic novels in this style... more
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| 6. Eating Animals |
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By: Jonathan Safran Foer
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
November 02, 2009
This is the most comprehensively damning indictment against factory farming yet written. Engaging, intelligent, riveting, horrifying. It should be required reading for anyone who eats animals or the things we take from them. Safran Foer shows why 99% of the meat and dairy products American consumers are buying is produced in a way that violates our most basic values concerning animal cruelty and ecological... more
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| 7. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment |
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From: New World Library
Publisher: New World Library
December 30, 2000
I only gave it four stars because it's heavy reliance on acim (a course in miracles) and the wondering style from spirituality to self-help and relationship counselling. Having said this, Tolle is dead on. His style is good and his reading voice is excellent (I of course do not read, but listen :) due to my busy schedule, (this review is of the audio book that Tolle reads). Of course most of the concepts... more
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| 8. Atlas Shrugged: (Centennial Edition) |
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By: Ayn Rand
Publisher: Plume
December 28, 2004
The author (Ayn Rand) makes a case for the value of individual responsibility and rewards, but it's got serious holes.
For instance:
1. She would have us believe that all needy people are lazy leeches and communists. This simply isn't true. Our outcomes do not always reward our effort. Some people are hit by tragedy and we should feel some obligation to help them in a way that gets... more
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| 9. The Art of War |
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By: Sun Tzu
Publisher: Tantor Media
December 15, 2002
I have not yet completed reading this book, but it gives many principles that can apply to life. ... more
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| 10. Love & Respect |
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By: Emerson Eggerichs
Publisher: Oasis Audio
July 15, 2004
This is a practical book on marriage and communication that is effective from the start. Every couple, married or engaged, should read it... more
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