| 1. How to Win Friends & Influence People | 
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By: Dale Carnegie
Publisher: Pocket
February 15, 1990
I rarely write reviews. But I felt a need to voice serious and strong objection to many of the stories used in this book, particularly in the Leadership section of the book. Many examples are rife with passive aggressive behavior in which the author suggests readers should prefix what essentially is a command or expectation with flowery praise somewhat related to the coming edict. The result is a passive... more
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| 2. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Miniature Edition |
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By: Stephen R. Covey
Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions
September 26, 2000
To be blunt, I struggle with this book. It is written in a convoluted style which tends to either lose or demotivate me--or both. Without question, the process is first rate--seven habits that are proven to make anyone more effective. However, even after reading the book, listening to the tapes, and attending the two-day workshop, I find myself not implementing this process--and I am generally a very... more
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| 3. Think and Grow Rich |
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By: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: CreateSpace
February 01, 2010
I believe Think and Grow Rich is one of the best personal healing books ever written. Written by Napoleon Hill, he writes on the 13 principles of richness. I firmly believe anyone that reads this book will become successful by applying the principles described in this book.
Dr. Napoleon Hill gives specific examples and methods to be successful in all areas of your life, from setting goals to... more
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| 4. Robert's Rules of Order in Brief: The Simple Outline of the Rules Most Often Needed at a Meeting, According to the Standard Authoritative Parliamentary Manual, Revised Edition |
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By: Henry M. Robert III, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch
Publisher: Da Capo Press
April 13, 2004
I love the little book, it is small enough tht a I can carry in my purse. Has all the information you need to carry on a meeting. I recommend this for every president or any one who conducts meetings.
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| 5. The Richest Man in Babylon |
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By: George S. Clason
Publisher: Signet
February 03, 2004
I have read many books on building wealth. I wish I would have read this book when I was 16. If I could have adopted the techniques in this book as a young man just starting my life in the working world, I would have been retired by now in my early 40's. There is no time like the present to learn new wealth building techniques to commit to being wealthy in the near future. ... more
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| 6. Robert's Rules of Order |
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By: Henry M. Robert
Publisher: Berkley Trade
August 01, 1993
The answer to any and all questions on parlimentary procedure can be found in this book. Everyone serving on a board of directors should have this book... more
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| 7. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations | 
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By: Adam Smith
Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Inc
1993-10
Not a light read and you have to wrestle with archaic English grammar but a classic that should be part of everyone's library... more
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| 8. How to Live on 24 Hours a Day |
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By: Arnold Bennett
Publisher: Filiquarian Publishing, LLC.
May 01, 2006
You are basically told to view your allotted 24 hours a day as the number of hours that exist outside of your job, and to spend them doing something that will engage you. Many references to literature. And the author is English, so be prepared to read words like "programme" versus "job". Following his use of words and trying to determine the American equivalent was interesting...especially if you've... more
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| 9. The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics) |
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By: Adam Smith
Publisher: Bantam Classics
March 04, 2003
Book comes riddled with typos, errors, etc. Don't save yourself a few dollars by going with a cheap(er) edition. ... more
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| 10. Start Over, Finish Rich: 10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010 |
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By: David Bach
Publisher: Random House Audio
December 29, 2009
If you are financially unsophisticated and have never read anything by Bach add two to three more stars. If you have ever read ANY book by him before, do not buy this book. There are NO new insights from this book other than the author recently got divorced and likely rehashed his old message to write this book to generate income so he can financially "start over."... more
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