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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

An account of the momentous legacy left by Genghis Khan that shaped the emergence of the modern world.
Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

Derek Sivers' inspiring guide to unconventional entrepreneurship, "Anything You Want" has 40 life-changing lessons!
The Wealth of Nations

The Wealth of Nations

An economic classic that discusses the power of markets to drive economic prosperity and the importance of industry and self-interest.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

A must-read biography of Abraham Lincoln, detailing the tactful genius of his political maneuvering and leadership.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

A riveting, narrative account of the emergence of the current sixth extinction, caused by humans. Eye-opening and thought-provoking.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley

The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley

Malcolm X's life as a civil rights leader: struggles, advocacy and self-discovery in Alex Haley's autobiography.
Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t

Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t

A practical guide to scaling up businesses, exploring the key strategies of successful companies and how to do the same.
The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership

The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership

A short but powerful book about Bill Walsh's philosophy of leadership, providing invaluable insights for all aspiring leaders.
The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires

The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires

A riveting narrative of the history of communications and media, tracing the rise and fall of information control.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comic science fiction adventure full of peculiar characters and unexpected plot twists.
The Foundation

The Foundation

Epic sci-fi saga of scientist Hari Seldon using mathematical principles to save humanity from destruction.
Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

A riveting biography of one of the most acclaimed innovators in history, Leonardo da Vinci, by Walter Isaacson.
Pachinko

Pachinko

The novel follows a multi-generational, Korean immigrant family as they struggle for acceptance in Japan.
The Aeneid

The Aeneid

Epic poem exploring the adventures of the Trojan Aeneas as he seeks the founding of Rome.
The Martian

The Martian

An astronaut stranded on Mars must find a way to survive and return home in Andy Weir's exciting adventure novel, "The Martian".
Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS

Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS

"Black Flags" examines the formation, power and consequences of the terrorist group ISIS and its impact on international security.
The Sun Also Rises

The Sun Also Rises

A classic by Ernest Hemingway, "The Sun Also Rises" is a compelling story of love, heartbreak, and life in the 1920s.
The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age

The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age

An essential advice book for business leaders on building successful talent networks and managing employees in today's era.
High Growth Handbook

High Growth Handbook

A comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges of Silicon Valley startups, from an experienced industry leader.
The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

A gothic adventure of a boy raised by a graveyard of ghosts after he's orphaned.
Macbeth

Macbeth

A tragedy of ambition, deceit, and murder as an ambitious lord seeks to become king as he's pulled into a world of darkness.
On the Road

On the Road

A classic tale of two friends' journey across America, exploring the beat counterculture, their dreams and aims.
The Old Man and The Sea

The Old Man and The Sea

An uplifting tale of an old fisherman's struggle against a giant marlin, overcoming seemingly impossible odds.
Future Crimes: Inside the Digital Underground and the Battle for Our Connected World

Future Crimes: Inside the Digital Underground and the Battle for Our Connected World

A revealing exploration of the hidden world of digital criminals and their plans to manipulate the digital future.
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