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The Divine Comedy

The Divine Comedy

"The Divine Comedy" is an epic poem describing a fantastical journey through Heaven, Hell and Purgatory.
Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

A passionate tale of love between two families set against a wild, unforgiving cliff-top landscape.
Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

A poetic journey exploring the reality of racial injustice, between a father and a son.
The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

An autobiographical account of Amanda Palmer's journey through self-exposure and vulnerability, learning the power of the ask.
Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

This groundbreaking business book explores how helping others can ultimately lead to success for ourselves.
The New One Minute Manager

The New One Minute Manager

A timeless and life-changing guide on how to be a successful, efficient manager.
Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them

Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them

Groundbreaking guide to building organizations that truly value humans, unlocking hidden potential and unlocking innovation.
Inside the Five-Sided Box: Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pentagon

Inside the Five-Sided Box: Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pentagon

A look at leadership lessons from former US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, based on his time serving in the Pentagon.
Brave New World

Brave New World

A dystopian sci-fi novel depicting a futuristic state of mind-control and manipulation.
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You

The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You

Julie Zhuo shares her insight and advice on the intricacies of managing and leading people, giving practical guidance to lead a successful team.
The Trial

The Trial

"The Trial" is a Kafkaesque novel of a man's struggle against an unseen accuser in an absurd bureaucracy.
The Master and Margarita

The Master and Margarita

A supernatural tale of Satan's visit to Moscow, intertwining the plight of a persecuted author with comedic moments of chaos and absurdity.
Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

A classic novel about a group of boys stranded on a deserted island and their attempts to build a civilization.
The Iliad

The Iliad

Epic ancient poem of gods, warriors and battles during the Trojan War, as newly translated by Stephen Mitchell.
Predictable Revenue: Turn Your Business Into a Sales Machine with the $100 Million Best Practices of Salesforce.com

Predictable Revenue: Turn Your Business Into a Sales Machine with the $100 Million Best Practices of Salesforce.com

This book provides best practices of Salesforce.com, to help turn any business into a money making sales machine.
Catch-22

Catch-22

A dark comedic satire about the absurdity of war, and the situation of a WWII captain desperate to escape service.
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Insightful leadership guide for improving organizational performance, using techniques used by Navy SEALs on the battlefield.
Leaves of Grass

Leaves of Grass

An American poetic masterpiece about the joy and beauty of nature, celebrating life and freedom.
The Essential Rumi

The Essential Rumi

"The Essential Rumi" is an inspiring collection of mystic verse from Jalal al-Din Rumi, a 13th-century Persian philosopher and poet.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

This book helps readers organize and declutter their lives, teaching them the secrets to fulfill their organizational dreams.
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

Explores mortality and importance of balancing quality of life with medical technology, offering insight on how to approach end of life decisions.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity

Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity

Explores life and death in a Mumbai slum, highlighting the resilience and hope found in the face of poverty.
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

This book will challenge you to become indispensible and live a creative and passionate life.
Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist

Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist

"Venture Deals" provides entrepreneurs with guidance on navigating venture capital deals and making smart investment decisions.
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