Charles Darwin: A New Life by John Bowlby
Biography exploring Darwin's personal life alongside his scientific discoveries
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Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life by Jon Lee Anderson
Comprehensive biography of the revolutionary icon based on previously unavailable materials
Choose FI by Chris Mamula, Brad Barrett, and Jonathan Mendonsa
Your blueprint to financial independence
Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
Definitive biography of Winston Churchill, drawing on extensive new materials
Clear Thinking by Jared Horvath
Turning ordinary moments into extraordinary outcomes
Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
Fresh perspective on the Egyptian queen, separating fact from centuries of fiction
Closely Watched Trains by Bohumil Hrabal
A young railway worker's coming of age during Nazi occupation.
Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life by Lisa Chaney
Biography revealing the complex woman behind the fashion icon
Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski
Understanding female sexuality and enhancing intimate relationships
Common Sense on Mutual Funds by John C. Bogle
New imperatives for the intelligent investor
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher
Classic guide to intelligent stock market investment strategy
Communication in Marriage by Marcus and Ashley Kusi
Practical ways to improve communication in your marriage
Company of One by Paul Jarvis
Why staying small is the next big thing for business
Compelling People by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut
The hidden qualities that make us influential
Conceptual Blockbusting by James L. Adams
A guide to better ideas
Conscious Loving by Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks
The journey to co-commitment
Consider the Fork by Bee Wilson
How pots, knives, forks, fire, and refrigeration shaped our meals, kitchen labor, and ideas about civilized eating.
Contagious by Jonah Berger
Why things catch on and how to make ideas spread
Copernicus: A Very Short Introduction by Owen Gingerich
Concise biography of the astronomer who placed the sun at the center of the universe
Cracking Creativity by Michael Michalko
The secrets of creative genius
Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David Kelley
Unleashing the creative potential within us all
Creativity by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Flow and the psychology of discovery and invention
Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
Overcoming the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
A psychological thriller about a poor student who commits murder and grapples with guilt, morality, and redemption.
Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life by Richard Paul and Linda Elder
Comprehensive framework for developing critical thinking skills
Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
Marketing and selling disruptive products to mainstream customers
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Tools for talking when stakes are high
Damn Good Advice by George Lois
For people with talent who want to succeed
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts
Debt-Free Forever by Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Take control of your money and your life
Decision Making for Leaders by Thomas L. Saaty
The Analytic Hierarchy Process for decisions in a complex world
Decision Quality by Carl Spetzler
Value creation from better business decisions
Decision Theory by Martin Peterson
A formal approach to decision making under uncertainty
Decisive by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
How to make better choices in life and work using a four-step process
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Rules for focused success in a distracted world and achieving peak productivity
Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
A path to profits, passion, and purpose