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Prepare Yourself For Life - An American & Catholic Version (Books)
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New American Bible: St Joseph EditionNew American Bible: St Joseph Edition
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Without God, nothing has any meaning. I focus mainly on the New Testament Gospels. Rereading them frequently.
Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second EditionCatechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition by U.S. Catholic Church
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Understand your Catholic faith even more. God's law is absolute. It doesn't change with the culture of the times.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide)A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: (Pmbok Guide)
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How to plan, to get things done and to monitor for the results you set out to achieve. All this is essential for success.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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If you take the time to practice what this book teaches, then this book is a professional life changer.
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the DarkThe Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan
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I'm Catholic, but I'm not scared of science. In fact, I embrace science (and it's methods) to understand the world that God created. Carl Sagan may have been an atheist, but he inspired me in my teen years to an interest in science.
The Great DivorceThe Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis
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Understand what God expects from you. No evil is allowed. Also check out Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters from CS Lewis.
Memory and Identity: Conversations at the Dawn of a MillenniumMemory and Identity: Conversations at the Dawn of a Millennium by Pope John Paul II
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Pope John Paul II was the greatest man of our generation. Learn from him.
Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service (Knock Your Socks Off Series)Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service (Knock Your Socks Off Series) by Performance Research Associates
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Whether they like it or not, everyone is a Customer Service Rep. This skill should be based upon common sense, but read this book to refresh your memory.
Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed (Harvard Business Essentials)Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed (Harvard Business Essentials)
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Learn what is expected from a manager, whether you are one or not.
The Budget Kit: The Common Cents Money Management WorkbookThe Budget Kit: The Common Cents Money Management Workbook by Judy Lawrence
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Understand responsible money management.
Money Doesn't Grow On Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible ChildrenMoney Doesn't Grow On Trees: A Parent's Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children by Neale S. Godfrey
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As I said, understand responsible money management. Make sure you teach your kids!!
The Affluent SocietyThe Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith
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Everyone should have knowledge of economics. This book may be a little dated and difficult to get through for some.
The Cycles of American HistoryThe Cycles of American History by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
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It's important to understand the cycles in American politics.
The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 (Oxford History of the United States)The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 (Oxford History of the United States) by Robert Middlekauff
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The whole Oxford History of the United States is a must for every home library. This was the first book published in the series (it covers the years of the American Revolution). It's important to understand how this country broke from the rule of kings.
When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald ReaganWhen Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan by Peggy Noonan
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A short biography of our 40th President. Sadly, he was the last one who was truly worthy of the title. And there seems to be no one looming on the horizon to restore the honor and respect to the office. Bush had his war with unclear objectives. Obama now has his war on the American people. Where is the leadership we need for the 21st century.
I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World, Special 75th Anniversary Edition (Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929)I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World, Special 75th Anniversary Edition (Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929) by Martin Luther King
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Read this to understand our legendary civil rights leader and the movement he led. Disappointingly, his successors have strayed far from the path he had envisioned. MLK never wanted his people to rely on dependency to the state. He wanted them to be truly free. His writings/speeches in this book are enlightening.