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by Founding Fathers
4.5(24,613)
Understand American governance and liberty with the text that shaped a nation and inspired generations.
by Allan Pease
4.0(22,326)
Understand gestures, expressions, and postures to decode intentions and succeed in any social interaction, from job interviews to romantic encounters.
by C.G. Jung
4.2(20,606)
Explore the universal language of dreams and symbols, guided by Jung, to understand yourself and live a complete, productive life.
by Robert Henri
3.9(19,646)
Robert Henri's timeless wisdom guides you to see, feel, and express the world with passion and authenticity, helping you find joy in creativity.
by E.H. Gombrich
4.1(19,231)
Gombrich condenses the vast scope of human history, from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, into forty clear chapters, showing our collective journey, successes, and failures for young readers.
by Yotam Ottolenghi
4.2(15,687)
Explore a Mediterranean-inspired world where vegetables are the star, bursting with innovative flavors and unexpected combinations that will impress even the most devoted meat-eater.
by Ray Bradbury
4.1(15,196)
Ray Bradbury inspires writers to embrace life's messiness and turn personal passion into a lifetime of creative storytelling.
by Keri Smith
4.1(14,726)
Unleash your inner chaos by intentionally destroying this illustrated guide, transforming blank pages into a playground of creative mess and mess-making creativity.
by Dave Ramsey
4.3(13,327)
Having lost a fortune by thirty, Dave Ramsey distills his hard-won wisdom into a straightforward, step-by-step guide for escaping debt, investing simply, and finding financial peace to transform your life and relationships.
by Annie Dillard
4.0(13,116)
Annie Dillard explores the challenging yet rewarding work of writing, showing its demands and rewards through her own experiences.
by Robert Frank
4.2(12,416)
Robert Frank's influential photobook, with an introduction by Jack Kerouac, captures the reality of 1950s American life through simple yet revealing images of its people and places.
by James M. Kouzes
4.0(11,377)
This updated guide helps you improve your leadership skills to get better results, with new research, case studies, and stories from real leaders.
by Anton Szandor LaVey
3.4(10,481)
LaVey's guide challenges Judeo-Christian beliefs, encouraging carnal indulgence, self-empowerment, and rational individualism.
by John Lloyd
3.8(9,611)
This witty book humorously corrects common wrong ideas in history, science, and nature, showing how much we collectively don't know.
by Immanuel Kant
3.9(9,529)
Kant's 'Critique of Practical Reason' explains how human will, guided by pure reason and not desires, can create universal moral law and define freedom.
by Pope John Paul II
4.4(8,990)
This catechism is a complete spiritual guide, condensing four centuries of Catholic belief, practice, and moral teaching into one authoritative book for all.
by Friedrich Nietzsche
4.2(8,752)
Explore Nietzsche's challenging ideas on morality, religion, and human purpose, guided by an expert through his most influential works.
by Mark Rippetoe
4.4(8,441)
Build fundamental strength with science-backed barbell training.
by Steve McConnell
4.3(8,418)
This is the definitive guide to software craftsmanship, updated to give developers timeless techniques, current practices, and practical advice for building high-quality, robust code.
by B.K.S. Iyengar
4.3(8,417)
This illustrated yoga guide offers a complete path to physical and spiritual change, detailing every posture and breath to balance mind, body, and and soul.
by Anonymous
4.5(8,130)
This enduring text, first published in 1939, shares the core principles and personal stories that have guided millions to sobriety and a new way of life.
by Nigel Warburton
4.1(7,928)
Explore Western thought from Socrates' pursuit of truth to Peter Singer's modern ethics, as Nigel Warburton illuminates philosophy's most influential minds.
by James George Frazer
4.0(7,795)
Frazer explores ancient rites, customs, and magic, showing how human thought evolved from early savagery to civilization.
by Aaron Copland
3.9(7,574)
Copland's guide helps listeners understand musical structure and emotion, turning passive listening into an active experience.