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The Prince (Penguin Classics)The Prince (Penguin Classics) by Niccolo Machiavelli
Buy new: £3.48 / Used from: £1.14
An excellent description of the multiplicities and decisions that people must take to succeed; good reminder that human nature is more constant that we'd like to think.
The Art of War: The New Illustrated Edition of the Classic TextThe Art of War: The New Illustrated Edition of the Classic Text by Sun Tzu
Buy new: £11.99 / Used from: £11.24
The Elements of StyleThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.
Buy new: £5.24 / Used from: £0.96
This was the first book that help me develop a more effective writing style; a highly recommended classic.
The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic MathematicsThe Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics by Jakow Trachtenberg
Buy new: £5.92 / Used from: £3.13
Devastingly effective speed mathematics method; if only it was taught in schools we wouldn't have such a numbers-shy culture.
The Evolution of Co-Operation (Penguin Press Science)The Evolution of Co-Operation (Penguin Press Science) by Robert Axelrod
Buy new: £8.09 / Used from: £4.30
A simple book that provides a demonstation on the most effective method to interact with people.
Manage Your Mind: The Mental Fitness GuideManage Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide by Gillian Butler
Buy new: £8.97 / Used from: £7.00
A complete self-help book for managing your mind.
The Speed Reading Book: The Revolutionary Approach to Increasing Reading Speed, Comprehension and General Knowledge (Mind Set)The Speed Reading Book: The Revolutionary Approach to Increasing Reading Speed, Comprehension and General Knowledge (Mind Set) by Tony Buzan
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £3.50
Learning to speed-read has paid huge dividends: I used to struggle to read a normal book in a week, nowadays I can easily finish one in 2-3 hours with a much greater level of retention.
Use Your Memory: Understand Your Mind to Improve Your Memory and Mental Power (Mind Set)Use Your Memory: Understand Your Mind to Improve Your Memory and Mental Power (Mind Set) by Tony Buzan
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £4.94
Essential techniques to improve your memory.
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and HappinessNudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler
Buy new: £12.16 / Used from: £4.68
Interesting book shedding light on better ways to persuade.
What is This Thing Called Science? Third EditionWhat is This Thing Called Science? Third Edition by Chalmers
Buy new: £20.06 / Used from: £17.00
Detailed book looking at various methods that are used in science (conciously or not) for establishing 'truths'.
Godless MoralityGodless Morality by Richard Holloway
Buy new: £4.99 / Used from: £2.14
Thoughtful book promoting a secular approach to ethics and morality, written by a Bishop. It should be read by people of all belief systems to understand how we can all work together.
Teaching-you Touch Typing  2 (PC)Teaching-you Touch Typing 2 (PC)
Buy new: £5.00 / Used from: £5.46
Learning to touch-type was a unshackling moment that has allowed me to catch my thoughts on paper as quickly as they come to mind.