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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Starter Pack: Where to Begin with Ursula K. Le Guin
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Life Of Mahatma Gandhi
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Louis Fischer
Rian
, November 13, 2009
i actually read a really great first edition from 1950. the title says it all. this is an excellent book about an unbelievable man. I look forward to reading other books about gandhi but this was certainly a good place to start.
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Evolution Of God
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Robert Wright
Rian
, November 13, 2009
for me this book served as a nice introduction, primarily to the history of god as told by the abrahamic religions. beginning with the time prior to the old testament up until the time of muhammad. also provides an interesting perspective on todays form of religions.
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American Mania: When More Is Not Enough
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Peter C. Whybrow
Rian
, November 13, 2009
one of the more interesting aspects of this book are the comparisons between the "actual" teachings of adam smith and the way they are misunderstood today. "... in our economic philosophy we ignore what we know about human behavior and adhere tenaciously to a dangerous misreading of adam smith's prescription for a sustainable civil society. we persist in promoting the self-interest and competition of the marketplace, not as the valuable too that it is, but as an end in itself - as an ideology."
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Next Economy
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Paul Hawken
Rian
, November 13, 2009
paul hawken gave the commencement speech at my brothers college graduation last year and i was very impressed by his knowledge and perspective on the world. the title of this book seemed appropriate even though it was written in 1983, in fact it might be even more relevant today than when it was written. it is amazing the ideas that were talked about back then that are still being talked about today because of the lack of progress we have made. this is an excellent read!
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Farm City The Education of an Urban Farmer
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Novella Carpenter
Rian
, November 13, 2009
i really enjoyed this book! very well written and entertaining! i can say that i learned quite a lot about being an urban farmer but as much respect as i have for them i am not sure it is completely for me. growing vegetables, sure. raising animals, not so much.
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Small Is the New Big & 183 Other Riffs Rants & Remarkable Business Ideas
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Seth Godin
Rian
, November 13, 2009
i loved this book! seth godin is brilliant! if you own a business, read this book. if you hate your job and want to own your own business, read this book. in a world of conspicuous consumption, bad customer service, big business bailouts, etc... small truly is the new big!
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