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Guides For The Perplexed
How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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Great advice of the big tent speaker variety from the days before pop psychology
The Alphabet of ManlinessThe Alphabet of Manliness by Maddox
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As entertaining as it is enlightening, superior humour section guide to life
Beyond the Chains of Illusion: My Encounter with Marx and Freud (Continuum Impacts)Beyond the Chains of Illusion: My Encounter with Marx and Freud (Continuum Impacts) by Erich Fromm
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A great personal reflection on two towering theorists from an author who wanted to meet with the challenge of losing his illusions without becoming disillusioned with life
The Art of Loving (P.S.)The Art of Loving (P.S.) by Erich Fromm
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Love in its varied forms considered, learn to discriminate between which is which and what love isnt, the PS copy has some great extras on this great author
The Fear of Freedom (Routledge Classics)The Fear of Freedom (Routledge Classics) by Erich Fromm
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The lengths people will go to in order to avoid living without a safety net
What You Can Change and What You Can't: Learning to Accept What You Are: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-ImprovementWhat You Can Change and What You Can't: Learning to Accept What You Are: The Complete Guide to Successful Self-Improvement by Martin E.P. Seligman
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Learn to live with yourself, title says it all
Our Inner Conflicts: A Constructive Theory of NeurosisOur Inner Conflicts: A Constructive Theory of Neurosis by K Horney
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Then learn a bit to help you live with others, insightful and timeless
The Conquest of Happiness (Routledge Classics)The Conquest of Happiness (Routledge Classics) by Bertrand Russell
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The best investigation of the topic of happiness bar none, happiness takes work, its easier if you arent at war with yourself or the world
Zen in the Martial ArtsZen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
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One of the best Zen books by a western author, you dont need to be acquainted with either Zen or Martial Arts to benefit from reading this
Mastery (Plume)Mastery (Plume) by George Leonard
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A great easy read reflecting on life, learning and ultimate goal setting
Teach Yourself Emotional IntelligenceTeach Yourself Emotional Intelligence by Christine Wilding
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There is a lot of bunk written on this topic, this is a practical and non-nonsense read
Teach Yourself Personal Safety and Self Defence (Teach Yourself - General)Teach Yourself Personal Safety and Self Defence (Teach Yourself - General) by Robert Ross
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Single greatest non-nonsense guide to the topics of personal safety and self defence there is, practical and thought provoking
Teach Yourself NLP (TY Business Skills)Teach Yourself NLP (TY Business Skills) by Steve Bavister
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There is no doubt that this is ad mans psychology, read, reflect and better tell truth from spin
Emotions and Needs (Core Concepts in Therapy)Emotions and Needs (Core Concepts in Therapy) by Dawn Freshwater
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A challenging but ultimately rewarding read, summarising a lot of the findings from psychology and good social theory
Discourse on Free Will (Continuum Impacts)Discourse on Free Will (Continuum Impacts) by Desiderius Erasmus
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Much more than an insight into the great schism in Christendom, this book illustrates two very different temperaments/personalities at work, free will or destiny?
Steal This BookSteal This Book by Abbie Hoffman
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A sixties hippy organiser's street smarts guide, surprising, shocking and not altogether dated
The Prince (Penguin Classics)The Prince (Penguin Classics) by Niccolo Machiavelli
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The final word on power politics and princely strategy
The Art of WarThe Art of War by Sun Tzu
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Another strategy great, the style of writing is rewarding alone
The Art of Peace (Shambhala Pocket Classics)The Art of Peace (Shambhala Pocket Classics) by Morihei Ueshiba
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And more life lessons in a similar style to Sun Tzu
Falling in LoveFalling in Love by Ayala Malach Pines
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A much less dated, more recent, serious and research based look at the topic of love, not a how to guide but plenty of insight
The Rules of Love: A Personal Code for Happier, More Fulfilling Relationships (The Rules Series)The Rules of Love: A Personal Code for Happier, More Fulfilling Relationships (The Rules Series) by Richard Templar
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A more practical look at love, advice aplenty and bite sized chapters for the time pressed, covers more than just romance
Yes ManYes Man by Danny Wallace
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The book is as good as the recent movie and doesnt have the product placement
Surplus Powerlessness: Psychodynamics of Everyday Life...and the Psychology of Individual and Social Tranformation: The Psychodynamics of Everyday Life ... of Individual and Social TransformationSurplus Powerlessness: Psychodynamics of Everyday Life...and the Psychology of Individual and Social Tranformation: The Psychodynamics of Everyday Life ... of Individual and Social Transformation by Michael Lerner
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Power corrupts? Yeah well so does powerlessness, enlightening read that's not difficult or baffling as the blurb suggests
Tao of Jeet Kune DoTao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee
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Again, like most of the similar titles on this list about a lot more than martial arts, Lee's philosophy of life is here
Domination and the Arts of Resistance: Hidden TranscriptsDomination and the Arts of Resistance: Hidden Transcripts by JC Scott
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Ever experienced the thrill of "going public" with a secret grievance or grudge, this book deals with the very thing, no power goes unanswered or unchallenged in some way, its not always obvious