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1	The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals more books like this by Michael Pollan Pollan writes about the ecology of the food humans eat and why--what it is, in fact, that we are eating. Discussing industrial farming, organic food, and what it is like to hunt and gather food, this is a surprisingly honest and self-aware account of the evolution of the modern diet. see all copies from $7.32! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance more books like this by Barack Obama When Barack Obama learns of the death of his African father, whom he hardly knew, he is compelled to trace his unusual family history. Obama, who became a nationally known figure in 2004 when he gave the keynote address at the Democratic Convention, writes movingly about being raised in Hawaii by his white mother. He goes on to describe his years ... see all copies from $7.75! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americas Wealthy more books like this by Thomas J Stanley, Ph.D., Cotter Smith (Read by) Thomas J. Stanley destroys the myth that the majority of wealthy Americans have gained their fortunes through inheritance or lottery winnings. Instead, Stanley shows how hard work, savings, and smart investing have brought true financial success to average Americans. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference more books like this by Malcolm Gladwell (Read by) This celebrated bestseller, now in paperback, is a book that is changing the way Americans think about selling products and disseminating ideas. The new Afterword by the author describes how readers can constructively apply the tipping point principle in their own lives and work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town more books like this by John Grisham In his first work of nonfiction, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author John Grisham pens an exploration of small-town justice gone terribly awry, in a book that reads like one of his fictional, page-turning legal thrillers. A gritty, harrowing true-crime story.--"Time." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America more books like this by Barbara Ehrenreich In this study of America's minimum wage workers, the author explains how she went under cover several times, taking on different low-wage positions, to determine how adults who lack higher education survive. After working at Wal-Mart and as a waitress, she concluded that the working poor should be afforded more health care, housing assistance, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything more books like this by Steven Levitt, Stephen J Dubner Economist Steven Levitt is a popularizer in the best sense of that term, and his reality-based view of economics encompasses both how it touches our daily lives (though we may not always see it) and how it can help bring clarity to that messy world we live in. In FREAKONOMICS, written with journalist Stephen J. Dubner, Levitt casts his ... see all copies from $2.61! new only from $14.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother more books like this by James McBride A young black man's search to uncover his white mother's past and his own identity. Born in Poland, the daughter of a rabbi, James McBride's mother grew up in the Southern United States, ran away to Harlem, married a black man and founded a Baptist church, and then proceeded to put 12 children through college. McBride examines her life, his own ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens more books like this by Sean Covey Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures more books like this by Anne Fadiman (Preface by) The author tells the story of the Lees, a family of Hmong refugees in California whose epileptic baby daughter, Lia, is taken in hand by the Western medical establishment. The Lees believe that Lia's condition is caused by spirits called dabs, who had caught her and made her fall down. Her doctors want to treat her condition with sophisticated ... see all copies from $3.65! new only from $5.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Mythology more books like this by Edith Hamilton A keystone of our culture is the body of myth and legend of the ancient Western world--stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity since time immemorial. Hamilton's renowned classic brings this legacy to life anew, with impeccably accurate and accessible retellings of eternally spellbinding tales. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The 48 laws of power more books like this by Robert Greene Inspired by Machiavelli's instructional book for young princes, this modern guide for business and everyday life tells how to gain, keep, and distribute power. see all copies from $6.79! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies more books like this by Jared Diamond This history examines the influences of geography and environment on the development of civilization and seeks to find large patterns that might explain why, in the modern period, some groups seem to have significantly greater material wealth than others. The author is an evolutionary biologist and his scientific approach to human history draws ... see all copies from $2.24! new only from $10.33! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes more books like this by Edith Hamilton Renowned for her love and knowledge of classical leterature, Edith Hamilton created a legendary bestseller in this masterful retelling of the great Greek, Roman, and Norse myths. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.42! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom more books like this by Don Miguel Ruiz Rooted in traditional Toltec wisdom beliefs, four agreements in life are essential steps on the path to personal freedom. As beliefs are transformed through maintaining these agreements, shamanic teacher and healer don Miguel Ruiz asserts lives will "become filled with grace, peace, and unconditional love". Author workshops. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy more books like this by Sarah Ban Breathnach A year's worth of short essays, intended to show women ways of incorporating spirituality into their everyday lives in order to become happier. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Society: The Basics more books like this by John J Macionis Widely used for its engaging writing style, this fourth edition continues to empower readers to see the world, and themselves, in a whole new way. With more emphasis on critical thinking and global coverage, every chapter includes something new -- a new discussion, new map, new box, and new art. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype more books like this by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to "civilize" us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Power of Myth more books like this by Joseph Campbell A series of interviews that Bill Moyers conducted with Joseph Campbell near the end of the scholar's life. They range across his writings and serve as a summing up. Each chapter has a focus on one aspect of myth as reflected in Campbell's writings and each conversation brings out the idea that myths go across time and are present in modern, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Sociology more books like this by John J Macionis Formally, the discipline of sociology is the systematic study of human society. At the heart of sociology is a distinctive point of view. This text explores this study of human society. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.42! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything more books like this by Christopher Hitchens Hitchens takes on his biggest subject yet--the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. With insight and wit, he describes the ways in which religion is man-made, immoral, and repressive and argues for a new enlightenment through science and reason. see all copies from $9.40! new only from $13.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives more books like this by Dr. Laura C Schlessinger Dr. Laura Schlessinger is an extremely popular and controversial host of L.A.'s most successful radio talk show, and in this book she helps women recognize their self-destructive behaviors and develop the understanding and techniques to change. A unique blend of wit, wisdom, and on-target advice that should help women of all ages live fuller lives. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	No LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies more books like this by Naomi Klein Equal parts cultural analysis, political manifesto, mall-rat memoir, and journalistic expose, this book uncovers the sins of corporations run amok and explains why some of the most revered consumer brands are finding themselves on the wrong end of a spray-can, a computer hack, or an international anti-corporate campaign. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $8.28! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto more books like this by Chuck Klosterman From the author of "Fargo Rock City" comes another hilarious and discerning take on popular culture, exploring everything from the crucial role of breakfast cereal to how John Cusack films destroy the modern meaning of love. see all copies from $5.10! new only from $6.91! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It more books like this by Mark Steyn In this, his first major book, columnist Mark Steyn takes on the great poison of the 21st century: the anti-Americanism that fuels both Old Europe and radical Islam. America, Steyn argues, will have to stand alone as the world will be divided between America and the rest. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $11.69! \| first editions \| SVS

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