Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs by Douglas Smith
Comprehensive biography separating myth from reality about the infamous Russian mystic
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Rational Choice in an Uncertain World by Reid Hastie and Robyn M. Dawes
The psychology of judgment and decision making
Reasoning by Alec Fisher
An introduction to critical thinking and logic
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
A young bride haunted by her husband's first wife at Manderley.
Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle
The power of talk in a digital age
Red: The Life and Times of an American Progressive by D.D. Guttenplan
Biography of the influential journalist who warned against Hitler's rise
Relationship Skills Workbook by Julia B. Colwell
Practical exercises for developing deep relationships
Rembrandt's Eyes by Simon Schama
Biography exploring the Dutch master's life through his art and times
Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Why you get more done when you work less
Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
Reflections on the principles of A Course in Miracles
Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Change the way you work forever
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
What the rich teach their kids about money that the poor and middle class do not
Rich Woman by Kim Kiyosaki
A guide to financial independence for women
Risk Savvy by Gerd Gigerenzer
How to make good decisions in an uncertain world
Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Nancy Milford
Biography of the passionate poet who captivated the Jazz Age
Say What You Mean by Oren Jay Sofer
A mindful approach to nonviolent communication
Scale by Geoffrey West
The universal laws of growth, innovation, sustainability, and the pace of life
ScreamFree Marriage by Hal Edward Runkel
Calming down, growing up, and getting closer in relationships
Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
A Sudanese man's experiences between his village and London.
Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd
Principles and techniques of value investing
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
A memoir by the creator of Nike
Shorter by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Work better, smarter, and less - here's how
Should I Get Married? by M. Blaine Smith
Making the decision about marriage and choosing the right partner
Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
A novel about one man's spiritual journey to enlightenment
Sinclair Lewis: Rebel from Main Street by Richard Lingeman
Biography of America's first Nobel Prize winner in literature
Smart Choices by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa
A practical guide to making better decisions using a systematic approach
Smart Thinking by Art Markman
Three essential keys to solve problems, innovate, and get things done
Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach
9 steps to achieving financial security
Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
The secrets of being productive in life and business
Snow by Orhan Pamuk
A poet investigates suicide among young women in a Turkish town.
So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
Why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love
Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
The revolutionary new science of human relationships
Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions by Gary Klein
Examines how experts make decisions under pressure using recognition-primed decision making
Spark by John J. Ratey
The revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain
Spring Flowers, Spring Frost by Ismail Kadare
Love and myth in post-communist Albania.