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Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
by Ben Mezrich
An inside account of a group of college students who won millions in Las Vegas casinos.
An exclusive blackjack club came up with a system to take the worldUs most sophisticated casinos for all they were worth. In two years, this ring of card savants earned more than three million ... (Goodreads)
Open
by Andre Agassi
Autobiographical account of a tennis star's career, struggles, and personal growth.
From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi’s incredibly rigorous ... (Goodreads)
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
by Peter Thiel
A guide to launching a startup, exploring the power of entrepreneurship.
If you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets. The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One, ... (Goodreads)
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
by Jon Krakauer
A gripping narrative of the 1996 expedition on Mount Everest that resulted in tragedy.
When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. ... (Goodreads)
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
A financial literacy guide that explores the power of financial education and investment.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his "rich dad" — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money ... (Goodreads)
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
by Phil Knight
The story of one man's dream to start a business and the obstacles he encountered along the way.
In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of ... (Goodreads)
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
by Michael Lewis
How an unconventional approach to baseball changed the competitive landscape.
Billy Beane, general manager of MLB's Oakland A's and protagonist of Michael Lewis's Moneyball , had a problem: how to win in the Major Leagues with a budget that's smaller than that of nearly every ... (Goodreads)
Principles: Life and Work
by Ray Dalio
A practical guide to achieving success through self-awareness and understanding of life principles.
Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique ... (Goodreads)
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
by Ashlee Vance
A revealing look into the life and accomplishments of tech innovator Elon Musk.
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the ... (Goodreads)
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime
by John Heilemann
A behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 US Presidential Election and the people who ran it.
“It’s one of the best books on politics of any kind I’ve read. For entertainment value, I put it up there with Catch 22 .” — The Financial Times “It transports you to a parallel universe in which ... (Goodreads)
Columbine
by Dave Cullen
Investigation into the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, exploring the perpetrators and the aftermath.
"The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror . . . " So begins a new epilogue, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle murders." It is a ... (Goodreads)
Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker
by Molly Bloom
Memoir of Molly Bloom, who ran high-stakes poker games for celebrities and billionaires, until her arrest by the FBI.
When Molly Bloom was a little girl growing up in a small Colorado town, she watched her brothers win medals, ace tests, and receive high praise from everyone they met. Molly wanted nothing more than ... (Goodreads)
Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley
by Antonio García Martínez
A memoir of a tech entrepreneur's rise and fall in Silicon Valley, exposing the cutthroat culture and unethical practices of the industry.
Liar’s Poker meets The Social Network in an irreverent exposé of life inside the tech bubble, from industry provocateur Antonio García Martínez, a former Twitter advisor, Facebook product manager and ... (Goodreads)
The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That is Connecting the World
by David Kirkpatrick
A detailed account of the rise of Facebook, its impact on society, and the people behind it.
The inside story of Facebook, told with the full, exclusive cooperation of founder Mark Zuckerberg and the company's other leaders. In little more than half a decade, Facebook has gone from a ... (Goodreads)
The Wolf of Wall Street
by Jordan Belfort
The remarkable story of a stockbroker's rise and fall, navigating the shark-infested waters of Wall Street.
By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could, on drugs, sex, and international globe-trotting. From the binge that sank a 170-foot motor yacht and ran up a ... (Goodreads)
Seal Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy Seal Sniper
by Howard E. Wasdin
The harrowing account of a Navy SEAL's training and experiences in the line of duty.
The, New York Times, best selling book that takes you inside SEAL Team Six – the covert squad that killed Osama Bin Laden., SEAL Team Six is a secret unit tasked with counterterrorism, hostage ... (Goodreads)
The Pursuit of Happyness
by Chris Gardner
A man's inspiring story of overcoming poverty and adversity to achieve success.
, The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street, , , At ... (Goodreads)
Jack: Straight from the Gut
by Jack Welch
Autobiography of Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, detailing his leadership style and business strategies.
Nearly 20 years ago, former General Electric CEO Reg Jones walked into Jack Welch's office and wrapped him in a bear hug. "Congratulations, Mr. Chairman", said Reg. It was a defining moment for ... (Goodreads)
Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
by Gary Vaynerchuk
How to turn one's passion into a successful business venture.
Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
by Tucker Max
A fratboy's outrageous misadventures through college life and beyond.
The Book That Inspired The Movie, My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my ... (Goodreads)
Where Good Ideas Come from: The Natural History of Innovation
by Steven Johnson
A study of the patterns and environments that foster innovation, from the coffeehouses of the Enlightenment to the internet age.
The printing press, the pencil, the flush toilet, the battery–these are all great ideas. But where do they come from? What kind of environment breeds them? What sparks the flash of brilliance? How do ... (Goodreads)
Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
by Napoleon Hill
A study of the psychology of success, overcoming self-defeating behavior to reach one's goals.
Napoleon Hill wrote this book in 1938, just after publication of his all-time bestseller, Think and Grow Rich . This powerful tale has never been published, considered too controversial by his family ... (Goodreads)
All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World
by Seth Godin
Exploring how marketers can leverage authenticity and storytelling to connect with consumers.
All marketers tell stories. And if they do it right, we believe them. A good story is where genuine customer satisfaction comes from. It's the source of profit and it's the future of your ... (Goodreads)
The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon
by Brad Stone
The story of Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos, from its humble beginnings to becoming one of the world's largest companies.
The definitive story of Amazon.com, one of the most successful companies in the world, and of its driven, brilliant founder, Jeff Bezos. Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But ... (Goodreads)
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
by Alice Schroeder
An in-depth biography of Warren Buffett, exploring his career, investments, and life.
Here is THE book recounting the life and times of one of the most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. The legendary Omaha investor has never written a memoir, but now he has allowed one ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
Uncovering the science of habit formation and how to use it to achieve success.
A young woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. She has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. The patterns ... (Goodreads)
Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture
by David Kushner
The story of John Carmack and John Romero, creators of the video game Doom, and their impact on the gaming industry.
Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they ... (Goodreads)
The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason
A collection of parables about financial wisdom and the power of wealth.
Beloved by millions, this timeless classic holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. This is the book that reveals the secret to personal wealth. The Success Secrets of ... (Goodreads)
The Science of Getting Rich
by Wallace D. Wattles
A manual on how to use the power of thought to manifest wealth and abundance.
As featured in the bestselling book, The Secret, here is the landmark guide to wealth creation republished with the classic essay “How to Get What You Want.” Wallace D. Wattles spent a lifetime ... (Goodreads)
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
by Cal Newport
Passion is not enough for career success. Instead, develop rare and valuable skills to gain autonomy, mastery, and purpose in your work.
In an unorthodox approach, Georgetown University professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how ... (Barnes & Noble)
