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The 48 Laws of PowerThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
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about psychology not ethics, it is essential, with excellent examples from history
The Art of SeductionThe Art of Seduction by Robert Greene
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an elobaration of the 48 laws with an emphasis on romantic seduction
The Virtue of Selfishness (Signet)The Virtue of Selfishness (Signet) by Ayn Rand
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the science of ethics
Nasty People: How to Stop Being Hurt by Them without Stooping to Their LevelNasty People: How to Stop Being Hurt by Them without Stooping to Their Level by Jay Carter
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essential introduction to manipulative techniques in others and in self
Human Action: A Treatise on EconomicsHuman Action: A Treatise on Economics by Ludwig von Mises
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don't attempt alone - the economics bible - see if you can tell why Mises and Rand had heated debates
Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic EconomicsEconomics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics by Henry Hazlitt
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must read this first before ever attempting Human Action
The Mystery of BankingThe Mystery of Banking by Murray N. Rothbard
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positively essential - but out of print - available free online at http://www.mises.org
The Dogs of Capitalism: OriginsThe Dogs of Capitalism: Origins by Mitchell Jones
meet Mitchell on yahoogroups debatepolitics if you can't find a copy
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (A Marketplace Book)Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (A Marketplace Book) by Marketplace Books
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don't read it just once
Philosophy: Who Needs It (The Ayn Rand Library Vol. 1)Philosophy: Who Needs It (The Ayn Rand Library Vol. 1) by Ayn Rand
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read as many of her essays as you can and try to find fault with her arguments
The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z (Ayn Rand Library)The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z (Ayn Rand Library) by Ayn Rand
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great reference book
The Myth of the Robber BaronsThe Myth of the Robber Barons by Burton W. Folsom
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the truth about entrepreneurs
The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense at WorkThe Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense at Work by Suzette Haden Elgin
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the best of the gentle art books
The LawThe Law by Frederic Bastiat
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study it and pass it out to friends