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	The Crowd- A Study of the popular mind Author: Gustave Le Bon ISBN: 0877971684	Just as the title hints, this short book discusses the power of Mob's and people acting on behalf of their group or organization

	7 Habits of Highly Effective People Author: Stephen R Covey ISBN: 0743269519	I first read this book in college and refer back to it often. Atimeless piece of writing that can abe applied to any profession.

	American Sphinx Author: Joseph J Ellis ISBN: 0786114754	Thomas Jefferson's biography..some surprising information. His rise to power was based on his ability to write, yet he was dreadful of speaking to crowds.

	Colder than Hell Author: Joseph R Owen ISBN: 0804116970	The Author was an enlisted Marine in WWII and fought as a Lieutenant during the Korean War. He writes ablout the brave Marines that fought on the Chosin Resevoir in 25 degrees below freezing weather

	Flags of Our Fathers Author: James Bradley ISBN: 055338029X	Story of the 4 Marines and 1 Corpsman who raised the flag on MtSuribachi, Iwo Jima WWII

	Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Author: Jared Diamond	Recommended to me several years ago, this fascinating study on the evolution of culture has some unusual theories. Bethany and I both enjoyed this one.

	Over the Edge of the World Author: Laurence Bergreen ISBN: 006093638X	Magellan's terrifying circumnavigation of the globe

	Shackleton's Way Author: Morgot Morrell	Story of courageous leadership of British Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton who kept his crew alive for two years, despite being stranded off Antarctica

	The Babylonians Author: H.W.F. Saggs ISBN: 0520202228	Anthropologist's view of impact of the "cradle of civilization"-- land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern day Iraq)

	The Ethics of Rhetoric Author: Weaver ISBN: 0961180021	I read this at Oregon State University 14 years ago and recently stumbled upon it again. Excellent reference for how to build a good argument (Aristotle would be proud)

	The Federalist Papers Author: Alexander Hamilton, james Madison and John Jay	Some of the key arguments that would later be adopted as the foundation of a new country...the United States of America

	The Leadership Moment Author: Michael Useem ISBN: 0812932307	Professor Useem of the Wharton Business School (U Penn) is a bit of a role model for me. He brings his MBA students to Officer Candidates School twice a year. His studies and analysis of leadership is top notch, as his ability to make you think.

	Winning Author: Jack Welch ISBN: 0060785683	CEO of GE talks about business. Jack Welch is also known as oneof the Gurus of Corporate Leadership. Has some very innovative ideas.