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1	Prince more books like this by Niccolo Machiavelli In his most famous work, THE PRINCE (Il Principe), Machiavelli described the ideal prince and encouraged the people of Italy to imagine what it might be like if such a person led a unified Italy. Written in 1513 and published posthumously in 1532, THE PRINCE has been interpreted both as a genuine handbook for potential rulers and as a satirical ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £1.20! \| first editions
2	The Revolution: A Manifesto more books like this by Ron Paul Moving from topic to topic at a quick pace, whittling everything down to its bare essentials, Paul tackles everything from the false choices in American politics to foreign policy as it was laid out by the founding fathers to economic freedom, abortion, civil liberties, and personal responsibility. see all copies from £9.64! new only from £10.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	The 48 laws of power more books like this by Robert Greene Inspired by Machiavelli's instructional book for young princes, this modern guide for business and everyday life tells how to gain, keep, and distribute power. see all copies from £8.30! new only from £9.35! \| first editions
4	Elements of Moral Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels Firmly established as the standard text for undergraduate courses in ethics, this concise, lively book combines clear explanations of the main theories of ethics with discussions of interesting examples. Topics covered include famine relief, euthanasia, homosexuality, and the treatment of animals. The text's versatility allows it to be widely used ... see all copies from £4.82! new only from £20.50! \| first editions
5	Art of War more books like this by Sun Tzu The aphorisms that make up the philosophy of war and strategy by Sun Tzu have, several centuries later, become a must-read for young professionals in business. Though the text can be applied to the ruthless world of commerce, this translation by Thomas Cleary contextualizes the teachings in the Taoist tradition, enabling the work to transcend the ... see all copies from £1.86! new only from £3.59! \| first editions
6	The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom more books like this by Don Miguel Ruiz Rooted in traditional Toltec wisdom beliefs, four agreements in life are essential steps on the path to personal freedom. As beliefs are transformed through maintaining these agreements, shamanic teacher and healer don Miguel Ruiz asserts lives will "become filled with grace, peace, and unconditional love". Author workshops. see all copies from £2.10! new only from £5.70! \| first editions
7	Republic more books like this by Plato In Plato’s "Republic", his most celebrated "dialogue," the philosopher condemns the justice and morality of Greek society after the trial and execution of his teacher, Socrates. Disillusioned with politics and politicians, Plato argued that civilization demanded truly enlightened government, led by philosopher-kings. He wrote that "...mankind will ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £3.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	The Structure of Scientific Revolutions more books like this by Thomas S Kuhn A historian of science shows how major breakthroughs in the field have occurred. Kuhn's book became popular outside the field of science, and generated much discussion around his use of the word "paradigm." see all copies from £4.30! new only from £5.97! \| first editions
9	Gift from the Sea more books like this by Anne Morrow Lindbergh Anne Morrow Lindbergh's GIFT FROM THE SEA is a wonderful gem--a treasure in the sand, to use her own metaphor--that has been in print since the 1950s. The wife of Charles Lindbergh (the first man to fly across the Atlantic ocean), whose baby was kidnapped in the famous "Lindbergh Baby" case of 1932, Anne was something of a modern-woman prototype. ... see all copies from £2.22! new only from £4.82! \| first editions
10	Anathem more books like this by Neal Stephenson Since childhood, Raz has lived behind the walls of a 3,400-year-old monastery, a sanctuary for scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians. There, he and his cohorts are sealed off from the illiterate, irrational, and unpredictable saecular world, until the day that a higher power decides it is only these cloistered scholars who have the ... see all copies from £12.05! new only from £13.85! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Power of Myth more books like this by Joseph Campbell A series of interviews that Bill Moyers conducted with Joseph Campbell near the end of the scholar's life. They range across his writings and serve as a summing up. Each chapter has a focus on one aspect of myth as reflected in Campbell's writings and each conversation brings out the idea that myths go across time and are present in modern, ... see all copies from £4.82! new only from £7.97! \| first editions
12 view cover	The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America more books like this by Jonathan Kozol What is happening to our schools and our kids? In this expose on public education, Jonathan Kozol, with equal parts outrage and humanism, writes that in America, there are two systems of education that are separate and unequal. His choice of the word "apartheid" in his subtitle is not merely rhetorical; students in many schools may never encounter ... see all copies from £5.67! new only from £7.36! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Nicomachean Ethics more books like this by Aristotle Enduringly profound treatise, whose lasting effect on Western philosophy continues to resonate. Aristotle identifies the goal of life as happiness and discusses its attainment through the contemplation of philosophic truth. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £2.50! \| first editions
14 view cover	Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance : an inquiry into values more books like this by Robert M. Pirsig Robert Pirsig's journey to enlightenment on the back of a motorcycle was rejected 121 times before its publication in 1974. ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE immediately hit the best-seller lists, and, even decades later, it remains a cult classic. A combination of travelogue, philosophical tract, gripping novel, and probing memoir, ZEN ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. more books like this by Maria Shriver From the First Lady of California and bestselling author of "What's Heaven?" comes a lovely, inspiring book for readers on how to live a full life when faced with the challenges of figuring out just who they will be. Photos. see all copies from £5.92! new only from £7.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	The Tao of Pooh more books like this by Benjamin Hoff The Tao is such a simple thing, but we complicate it by using esoteric language and piling concept on top of concept to try and explain it. What better way to describe a basic idea than to explain it to a child? Although THE TAO OF POOH isn't really aimed at children, it takes the beloved A. A. Milne characters, copies their familiar cadences, and ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £3.45! \| first editions
17 view cover	Light on yoga; yoga dipika more books like this by B. K. S. Iyengar The definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga--the ancient healing discipline for body and mind--by its greatest living teacher. Light on Yoga provides complete descriptions and illustrations of all the positions and breathing exercises. Features a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. Illustrations throughout. see all copies from £4.34! new only from £9.35! \| first editions
18 view cover	A Rulebook for Arguments more books like this by Anthony Weston see all copies from £4.82! new only from £5.05!
19 view cover	Sophie's world : a novel about the history of philosophy more books like this by Jostein Gaarder When 14-year-old Sophie Amundsen finds two questions in her mailbox: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?", she begins a tour through Western philosophy guided by a mysterious mentor. see all copies from £2.12! new only from £6.18! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets more books like this by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, PH.D., MBA Set against the backdrop of the most conspicuous forum in which luck is mistaken for skillQthe world of tradingQ"Fooled by Randomness" is a captivating insight into one of the least understood factors in life. Written in an entertaining and narrative style, this instant classic has been selected by Amazon.com and the "Financial Times" as one of ... see all copies from £7.16! new only from £8.44!
21 view cover	When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times more books like this by Pema Chodron (Read by) There is a fundamental happiness available to every individual--yet we usually miss it while spending our lives trying to escape suffering that is ultimately guite inescapable. Pema Chodron, an American Buddhist teacher, shows that the secret to freeing oneself from pain is not to run from it, but to step right up to the uncharted territory of ... see all copies from £2.27! new only from £5.00! \| first editions
22 view cover	Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools more books like this by Jonathan Kozol A searing, eye-opening expose of the inequality built into America's public education system, written by the National Book Award-winning author of Death at an Early Age and Rachel and Her Children. Kozol blames the disparity among public school systems on the local funding structure that ensures a direct connection between affluence of a community ... see all copies from £2.12! new only from £7.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Gardner's Art Through the Ages, Volume I, Chapters 1-18 (with Artstudy Student CD-ROM and Infotrac ) more books like this by Helen Gardner, Fred S Kleiner, Christin J Mamiya The market-leading text for the art history survey course, GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES has served as a comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted guide to the defining phases of the world's artistic tradition. With this book in hand, thousands of students have watched the story of art unfold in its full historical, social, religious, economic, and ... see all copies from £16.93! new only from £36.77! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief more books like this by Dr. Francis S Collins, M.D., PH.D. One of the worlds most famous scientists--the head of the Human Genome Project and a former atheist--interweaves science, logic, and intuition to present a most powerful argument for the existence of God. see all copies from £5.07! new only from £6.53! \| first editions
25 view cover	Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Argument, with Readings more books like this by Sylvan Barnet Two books in one: the first, a concise text that introduces students to classic and contemporary approaches to argument; the second, a comprehensive reader of 132 selections with two anthologies -- a longer one built around 13 contemporary controversial topics and a shorter one addressing three classic philosophical questions. see all copies from £4.82! new only from £5.10! \| first editions

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