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The Prize

By Daniel Yergin

General Nonfiction

The Prize recounts the panoramic history of oil -- and the struggle for wealth power that has always surrounded oil. This struggle has shaken the world economy, dictated the outcome of wars, and transformed the destiny of men and nations.…

The Pursuit of Happiness

By Jeffrey Rosen

Biographies and Memoirs

"The Declaration of Independence identified "the pursuit of happiness" as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders--Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John…

The Premonition

By Michael Lewis

Nonfiction

New York Times Bestseller For those who could read between the lines, the censored news out of China was terrifying. But the president insisted there was nothing to worry about. Fortunately, we are still a nation of skeptics. Fortunately, there…

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The Power of Now

By Eckhart Tolle

Advice and How-To

A beautiful hardcover gift edition of Eckhart Tolle’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic, with a two-color interior, a paper-over-board cover, and printed edges. For more than 25 years, The Power of Now has been awakening readers to the life-changing…

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The power of moments

By Chip Heath

Business

The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work.…