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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By Grace Frank Baum

March 1, 2010

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Written by Grace Frank Baum & Illustrated by W.W. Denslow Preface: I looked into this book, just for fun, after seeing "Wicked" on stage recently....
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany

By William L. Shirer

February 1, 2010

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany Written by William L. Shirer Preface: I first read this book 25 years ago and after skimming...
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Nobility of Spirit: A Forgotten Ideal
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Nobility of Spirit: A Forgotten Ideal

By Rob Riemen

January 1, 2010

Nobility of Spirit: A Forgotten Ideal Written by Rob Riemen Preface: A tough read, this book is a call for a return to Nexus Institute founder believes is the lost...
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Little Red Caboose
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Little Red Caboose

By Marian Potter

December 1, 2009

Little Red Caboose Written by Marian Potter Illustrated by Tibor Gergely Preface: This will be one of four of five books I read to my grandchildren, if or when I’m...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By Stephen R. Covey

November 1, 2009

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Preface: First published 20 years ago, I still occasionally reference this book and often recommend it to young business...
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The Power of Ethical Management
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The Power of Ethical Management

By Norman V. Peale & Ken Blanchard

October 1, 2009

The Power of Ethical Management by Norman V. Peale & Ken Blanchard Preface: I'm a little more central on optimism and religion than these guys but this book was one...
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book

By Bill W.

September 1, 2009

Alcoholics Anonymous: Big Book Preface: A friend once told me "there is no one in the world who cannot benefit from a twelve-step program." How right she was. I first...
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Dumbo the Flying Elephant
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Dumbo the Flying Elephant

By Disney Book Club

August 1, 2009

Dumbo the Flying Elephant by Disney Book Club Preface: Be nice, I know this book is maudlin. But when I was 3 or 4 with a sister or my Mom...
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The Road Less Traveled
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The Road Less Traveled

By M. Scott Peck M.D.

July 1, 2009

The Road Less Traveled A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck M.D. Preface: I read this for the first time when it was...
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Full Catastrophe Living
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Full Catastrophe Living

By Jon Kabat-Zinn

June 1, 2009

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn Preface: Hopefully, my dear reader, you do not suffer anxiety...
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The Jungle Book
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The Jungle Book

By Rudyard Kipling

May 1, 2009

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Preface: I, of course, usually write this but I could not do better than the "review" below from Patty Inglish, who wrote this for...
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On Becoming a Leader
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On Becoming a Leader

By Warren Bennis

April 1, 2009

On Barren Bennis Preface: Soon after Warren Bennis published this (now) classic work on leadership in 1987, I was cast into entrepreneurship. This required more leadership skill than I'd ever...
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Creating a World Without Poverty
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Creating a World Without Poverty

By Muhammad Yunus

March 1, 2009

Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism by Muhammad Yunus Preface: Subtitled "Social Business and the Future of Capitalism," Mr. Yunus goes a little farther...
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The White Man's Burden
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The White Man's Burden

By William Easterly

February 1, 2009

The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good by William Easterly Preface: This book is a very...
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Forces for Good
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Forces for Good

By Heather McLeod Grant and Leslie R. Crutchfield

January 1, 2009

Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits By Leslie R. Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant The Book of the Month: Bouncing around Kenyan roads in the back of...
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When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough
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When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough

By Harold Kushner

December 1, 2008

When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough By Harold Kushner The Book of the Month: A book that attacks the most essential question we all face – the meaning of...
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