The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World
By: Shannon Huffman Polson
4.06
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Push through the pushback. At age nineteen, Shannon Huffman Polson became the youngest woman eve…
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1. No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden
By: Mark Owen , Kevin Maurer
4.02
Format: 316 pages, Hardcover
From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from th… read more
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"Just get to lunch,"-Mark Owen, No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden
"There is no honor in sending men to die for something you won't even fight for yourself"-Mark Owen, No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden
"I had no idea if the photos [of Osama bin Laden's dead body] would ever be made public, and I didn't care."-Mark Owen, No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden
"Before I left, I noticed a shelf that ran above the door. It was just above where he [bin Laden] was standing when we got to the third deck. I slid my hand up and felt two guns, which urned out to be…"-Mark Owen, No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden
2. Leaders Eat Last
By: Simon Sinek
4.14
Format: None pages, Hardcover
The highly anticipated follow-up to Simon Sinek's global bestseller Start with WhySimon Sinek is an… read more
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3. The Hellbound Heart
By: Clive Barker
4.07
Format: 164 pages, Paperback
In a quiet house on a quiet street Frank and Julia are having an affair. Not your ordinary affair. … read more
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"She wanted nothing that he could offer her, except perhaps his absence."-Clive Barker, The Hellbound Heart
"Allí el placer era dolor, y viceversa. Y él lo conocía tan bien que era como sentirse en casa."-Clive Barker, The Hellbound Heart
"Todas las cosas se cansan con el tiempo y comienzan a buscar algún oponente que las salve de sí mismas"-Clive Barker, The Hellbound Heart
"Todas las cosas se cansan con el tiempo y comienzan a buscar algún oponente que las salve de sí mismas."-Clive Barker, The Hellbound Heart
4. The Magnolia Story
By: Chip Gaines , Joanna Gaines
4.18
Format: 217 pages, Kindle Edition
This eBook includes the full text of the book plus an exclusive additional chapter from Chip and Jo… read more
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"I always thought that the “thriving"-Chip Gaines, The Magnolia Story
"Even locked doors can be unlocked in time."-Chip Gaines, The Magnolia Story
"That rotten houseboat turned out to be a blessing in disguise."-Chip Gaines, The Magnolia Story
"I told myself that I was going to live the rest of my life as if it were Saturday."-Chip Gaines, The Magnolia Story
5. A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General
By: Ann Dunwoody
4.20
Format: 445 pages, Hardcover
On June 23, 2008, President George W. Bush nominated Ann Dunwoody as a four-star general in the US … read more
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6. The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
By: Atul Gawande
4.51
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
The New York Timesbestselling author of Betterand Complicationsreveals the surprising power of the … read more
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7. Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
By: Steven Pressfield
4.32
Format: 318 pages, Paperback
In 480 B.C., two million Persian invaders come to the mountain pass of Thermopylae in eastern Greec… read more
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8. Flags of Our Fathers
By: James D. Bradley , Ron Powers
3.50
Format: 121 pages, Paperback
Captures the glory, the triumph, the heartbreak, and the legacy of the six men who raised the flag … read more
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9. Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War
By: P.W. Singer , August Cole
5.00
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
What will the next global conflict look like? Find out in this ripping, near-futuristic thriller. T… read more
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10. The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
By: Daniel Coyle
4.11
Format: 70 pages, Hardcover
An essential book that unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides readers with a … read more
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11. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
By: Kenneth H. Blanchard , Jon Gordon
3.88
Format: None pages,
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12. Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
By: Gino Wickman
3.00
Format: None pages,
Do you have a grip on your business, or does your business have a grip on you? Don't let common pro… read more
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13. Making It So
By: Patrick Stewart
4.33
Format: 469 pages, Hardcover
The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart! From h… read more
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14. 2034: A Novel of the Next World War
By: Elliot Ackerman
3.80
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Il 12 marzo 2034 il commodoro della Marina militare degli Stati Uniti – Sarah Hunt – si trova sul p… read more
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15. Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail
By: Andrea Lankford
3.76
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From a former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure… read more
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"A solo woman is more likely to survive a perilous incident in the outdoors than a solo man. Yet, the average female hiker fears for her safety more than the average guy does. Ironically, this phenome…"-Andrea Lankford, Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail
16. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
By: David Epstein
4.14
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. Plenty of experts… read more
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"We learn who we are only by living, and not before."-David Epstein, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
"Repetition, it turned out, was less important than struggle."-David Epstein, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
"If we treated careers more like dating, nobody would settle down so quickly."-David Epstein, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
"mental meandering and personal experimentation are sources of power, and head starts are overrated"-David Epstein, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
17. King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
By: Adam Hochschild
4.18
Format: 442 pages, Kindle Edition
In the 1880s, as the European powers were carving up Africa, King Leopold II of Belgium seized for … read more
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"Most striking about the traditional societies of the Congo was their remarkable artwork: baskets, mats, pottery, copper and ironwork, and above all, woodcarving. It would be two decades before Europe…"-Adam Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
"Today we are less likely to speak of humanitarianism, with its overtones of paternalistic generosity, and more likely to speak of human rights. The basic freedoms in life are not seen as gifts to be …"-Adam Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
"Most striking about the traditional societies of the Congo was their remarkable artwork: baskets, mats, pottery, copper and ironwork, and, above all, woodcarving. It would be two decades before Europ…"-Adam Hochschild, King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
18. Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes
By: Morgan Housel
4.19
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
“Want to understand the changing world? Start with what stays the same. That’s the amazing conclusi… read more
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19. Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
By: Tiago Forte
4.06
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
>For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has ne… read more
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20. Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
By: Arthur C. Brooks
3.79
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. In Build the Life… read more
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"feel the feel, then take the wheel pg30"-Arthur C. Brooks, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
"When you learn, teach. When you get, give."-Arthur C. Brooks, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
21. Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control
By: Ryan Holiday
4.28
Format: 312 pages, Hardcover
In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case … read more
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"We must master ourselves unless we'd prefer to be mastered by someone or something else."-Ryan Holiday, Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control
"We must practice temperance now, in times of plenty, because none of us know what the future holds- only that plenty never lasts."-Ryan Holiday, Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control
22. Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead
By: Jim Mattis
4.30
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A clear-eyed account of learning how to lead in a chaotic world, by … read more
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23. The Bookseller at the End of the World
By: Ruth Shaw
4.25
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A rich, immersive, funny and heartbreaking memoir of the charming bookseller who runs two tiny book… read more
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"My mother, more than anyone, knew why I lived such a high-risk life. She gave me the freedom to run."-Ruth Shaw, The Bookseller at the End of the World
24. The Infinite Game
By: Simon Sinek
4.17
Format: 251 pages, Hardcover
Do you know how to play the game you're in? In finite games, like football or chess, the players a… read more
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"In any game, there are always two currencies required to play - will and resources."-Simon Sinek, The Infinite Game
"And like all infinite games, in the game of life, the goal is not to win, it is to perpetuate the game."-Simon Sinek, The Infinite Game
"The best way to drive performance in an organization is to create an environment in which information can flow freely, mistakes can be highlighted and help can be offered and received."-Simon Sinek, The Infinite Game
"Traditional competition forces us to take on an attitude of winning. A worthy rival inspires us to take an attitude of improvement. The former focuses our attention on the outcome, the latter focuses…"-Simon Sinek, The Infinite Game
25. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)
By: William H. McRaven
4.42
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed —a short, inspirational book of advice and… read more
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26. Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
By: Sebastian Junger
4.02
Format: 182 pages, Kindle Edition
Sebastian Junger, the bestselling author of War and The Perfect Storm, takes a critical look at pos… read more
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"Modern society has perfected the art of making people not feel necessary."-Sebastian Junger, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
"Today's veterans often come home to find that, although they're willing to die for their country, they're not sure how to live for it."-Sebastian Junger, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
"An earthquake achieves what the law promises but does not in practice maintain," one of the survivors wrote. "The equality of all men"."-Sebastian Junger, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
"Disasters, he proposed, create a "community of sufferers" that allow individuals to experience an immensely reassuring connection to others"-Sebastian Junger, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
27. The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
By: Jocko Willink
4.38
Format: 320 pages, ebook
THE INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Extreme Owner… read more
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28. Angels of the Pacific
By: Elise Hooper
4.21
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
Their survival would depend on sisterhood and service. Inspired by the extraordinary true storie… read more
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"No one survives a war's front lines without ghosts clinging to them."-Elise Hooper, Angels of the Pacific
29. Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others
By: Stephen M.R. Covey
3.97
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
From the bestselling author of The Speed of Trust , a revolutionary new way to lead, deemed “the de… read more
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30. Follow the Leader - A Collection of the Best Lectures on Leadership
By: Simon Sinek
4.00
Format: None pages, Audiobook
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31. The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World
By: Shannon Huffman Polson
4.06
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Push through the pushback. At age nineteen, Shannon Huffman Polson became the youngest woman eve… read more
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