Professionals & Academics Books


Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of GeniusLudwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
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I am surprised by how, it seems to me, Monk distorts or reinterprets what the memoirs and...
Making the Mummies Dance : Inside the Metropolitan Museum of ArtMaking the Mummies Dance : Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Hoving dishes the dirt as only he can, in this totally addictive romp through the world of...
Overlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War  IIOverlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II
Best Price: $21.54
If you are interested in the political twist and turns of US tactical air force before, during...
Another Day of LifeAnother Day of Life
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Another Day of Life These are in fact memories of the author's days having been spent in...
When Thunder RolledWhen Thunder Rolled
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For some time now I've had a fascination with the F-105 Thunderchief and the men who went...


Population: 485 (P.S.)Population: 485 (P.S.)
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Since reading this book, Michael Perry has quickly become one of my favorite authors. His...
Warrior King: The Triumph and Betrayal of an American Commander in IraqWarrior King: The Triumph and Betrayal of an American Commander in Iraq
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I guess I should start off by saying that I served under Lt. Col. Sassaman's command during OIF...
Play Money: Or, How I Quit My Day Job and Made Millions Trading Virtual LootPlay Money: Or, How I Quit My Day Job and Made Millions Trading Virtual Loot
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You know those books that promise you untold wealth and secrets to make you rich? This isn't one...
Perfect Spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter and Vietnamese Communist AgentPerfect Spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter and Vietnamese Communist Agent
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While it is relatively easy for us to weigh the pros and cons of the values of Pham Xuan An in...
The Quantum Ten: A Story of Passion, Tragedy, Ambition, and ScienceThe Quantum Ten: A Story of Passion, Tragedy, Ambition, and Science
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This interesting book provides a special view of quantum theory. It provides an insight into...


Delta Force: The Army's Elite Counterterrorist UnitDelta Force: The Army's Elite Counterterrorist Unit
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The promise was always present, always ready to poke its head out and play peek-a-boo with the...
IacoccaIacocca
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Suprisingly, the life of a CEO can be just like our own. The numbers are bigger. But I don't...
Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of EgyptMirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
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Ms. Burleigh's Mirage is an excellent account of the invasion of Egypt by Napoleon's army, and...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A BiographyDietrich Bonhoeffer: A Biography
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Bethge was Bonhoeffer's closest friend and colleague.He devoted his life to bringing Bonhoeffer...
The Place to Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television NewsThe Place to Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television News
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Roger Mudd writes that he came across as `glowering and grim' on TV. Having lived in Ireland...

The Gentle Subversive: Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the Rise of the Environmental Movement (New Narratives in American History)The Gentle Subversive: Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the Rise of the Environmental Movement (New Narratives in American History)
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Mr. Lytle has written a very compelling biography of the gentle subversive. I was drawn to read...
Disturbing The Universe (Sloan Foundation Science Series)Disturbing The Universe (Sloan Foundation Science Series)
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XXXXX "I have collected in this book memories extending over fifty years...I am trying...
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A MemoirThe Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir
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As we Boomers are pushing our kids out of the nest, we are finding time to write. And what...
An AutobiographyAn Autobiography
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Solomon Maimon is known in the history of German Idealism as the person to whom Kant himself...
Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of WarVon Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War
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"Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War" was a very interesting and informative...

Morrie: In His Own WordsMorrie: In His Own Words
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The book is a companion read of "Tuesdays with Morrie." Although both books cover...
The Wheel of Life: A Memoir of Living and DyingThe Wheel of Life: A Memoir of Living and Dying
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I don't want to in any way discount the body of work this woman created, yet I have to say I was...
Naked in Baghdad: The Iraq War and the Aftermath as Seen by NPR's Correspondent Anne GarrelsNaked in Baghdad: The Iraq War and the Aftermath as Seen by NPR's Correspondent Anne Garrels
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National Public Radio's Iraqi correspondent Anne Garrels stirred an uproar in October 2007 when...
In the Hot Zone: One Man, One Year, Twenty WarsIn the Hot Zone: One Man, One Year, Twenty Wars
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Easy read with an interesting viewpoint that we don't usualy have access to. We are so safe and...
Dijiste Que Me Queras: Como Sobrellevar lo ImpensableDijiste Que Me Queras: Como Sobrellevar lo Impensable
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Este es un gran libro basado en la realidad de los hechos, y que nos hace reflexionar...

Prisoner without a Name, Cell without a Number (The Americas)Prisoner without a Name, Cell without a Number (The Americas)
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I read this book, here in Brazil, about 20 years ago.This book was writen by an argetinian and...
The King Of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of A Secret American EmpireThe King Of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of A Secret American Empire
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This particular chapter details the rise of a farming empire in California's Central Valley. ...
China Marine: An Infantryman's Life after World War IIChina Marine: An Infantryman's Life after World War II
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China Marine Gene Sledge is an old friend although I've never met him. Any book by him is more...
Advice for a Young Investigator (Bradford Books)Advice for a Young Investigator (Bradford Books)
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I was given this book by a research mentor at the conclusion of a summer of undergrad research....
Secrets of the Talking JaguarSecrets of the Talking Jaguar
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If you liked Don Jaun, this is for you. A total fabrication. Even the references to geographic...

The Thread That Runs So True: A Mountain School Teacher Tells His StoryThe Thread That Runs So True: A Mountain School Teacher Tells His Story
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Twenty-two years ago (in 1986) I was a freshman in high school. My English teacher assigned The...
Company Commander: The Classic Infantry Memoir of World War IICompany Commander: The Classic Infantry Memoir of World War II
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Company Commander: The Classic Infantry Memoir of World War II by Charles B. MacDonald. I highly...
Niccolo's Smile: A Biography of MachiavelliNiccolo's Smile: A Biography of Machiavelli
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Niccolo's Smile is, undoubtedly, a masterpiece in accessibility, ease of prose, and historical...
Running to the Mountain: A Midlife AdventureRunning to the Mountain: A Midlife Adventure
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This author is becoming well known for his dishonest and insincere tugging at the heart strings...
History Lesson: A Race OdysseyHistory Lesson: A Race Odyssey
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R19HJT0DG54NOF This was a decent book that I...

GrantGrant
Best Price: $10.99
Jean Edward Smith has written an outstanding biography of Ulysses S. Grant, one of the more...
The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (Campbell, Joseph, Works.)The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (Campbell, Joseph, Works.)
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This was required reading for a graduate course in the Humanities. This is a great book written...
The Radioactive Boy Scout: The Frightening True Story of a Whiz Kid and His Homemade Nuclear ReactorThe Radioactive Boy Scout: The Frightening True Story of a Whiz Kid and His Homemade Nuclear Reactor
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This is an excellent non-fiction quick read at just under 200 pages. It is a true story about a...
Dancing Naked in the Mind FieldDancing Naked in the Mind Field
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My conclusion upon reading this book is that the author somehow, by some miracle, stumbled upon...
Bloomberg by BloombergBloomberg by Bloomberg
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This is the book that motivated me to finally take my GMAT and apply to b-school. I find the...

The Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young, the Anonymous Genius Who Proved Newton Wrong and Deciphered the Rosetta Stone, Among Other Surprising FeatsThe Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young, the Anonymous Genius Who Proved Newton Wrong and Deciphered the Rosetta Stone, Among Other Surprising Feats
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In Robinson's biography of Thomas Young we get an excellent picture of a scientist working in...
Prisoners: A Story of Friendship and Terror (Vintage)Prisoners: A Story of Friendship and Terror (Vintage)
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most Middle East books are either boring or predictable. Prisoners is neither. It's written...
Biggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of  BrothersBiggest Brother: The Life Of Major Dick Winters, The Man Who Led The Band of Brothers
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This is a great account of an amazing man's life. Even if not familiar with the Band of...
Forever FlyingForever Flying
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This well written book is a must read for all pilots. When you read this you will be taken back...
Otto NeurathOtto Neurath
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Austrian sociologist Otto Neurath was a seminal Modernist figure. Much attention has been given...

Biko - Cry FreedomBiko - Cry Freedom
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The book not only features the story told by Donald Woods but has extensive court interviews...
Soldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and PakistanSoldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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I developed quite a dislike for Kaplan as I read this book, but the subject matter was...
Broken: My Story of Addiction and RedemptionBroken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption
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This is a very good book and highly recommended for family members and others dealing with...
Never Suck A Dead Man's Hand: Curious Adventures of a CSINever Suck A Dead Man's Hand: Curious Adventures of a CSI
Best Price: $7.16
I really enjoyed this book. Full of good information and entertaining to read. I would highly...
Steve and Me: Life with the Crocodile HunterSteve and Me: Life with the Crocodile Hunter
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Stellar writing by Terri Irwin. She made you feel like you were right there with them.

The Rage and The PrideThe Rage and The Pride
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Fallaci here is not telling the world anything that it does not know...she is just reminding...
Why My Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot: The Life and Times of a Sportscaster DadWhy My Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot: The Life and Times of a Sportscaster Dad
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I had very high expectations for this book. Greeny delivered on every one. He is such a Dad...
Warm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR's Polio HavenWarm Springs: Traces of a Childhood at FDR's Polio Haven
Best Price: $7.95
This is a beautiful book, a perfect memoir. Susan Richards was stricken with polio as a baby,...
Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the LegendStonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend
Best Price: $28.09
That it certainly is, all 762 pages of text buttressed by 188 additional pages of notes and...
I Am a Pencil: A Teacher, His Kids, and Their World of StoriesI Am a Pencil: A Teacher, His Kids, and Their World of Stories
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Wonderful descriptions of the children, their world and their concerns. I loved the samples of...

A Table in the PresenceA Table in the Presence
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You don't need to fully understand the military to understand and feel the power of this book....
Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton
Best Price: $3.74
Long, but an easy interesting read for anyone interested in the founding fathers and seeing our...
Red China Blues: My Long March From Mao to NowRed China Blues: My Long March From Mao to Now
Best Price: $8.92
An enthusiastic young activist, Jan Wong left Canada for Beijing in 1972, in hopes of...
  
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