books by Penguin Press     books:     Penguin Press      Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief James M. McPherson Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Superb but short work on the greatness of Lincoln's role as commander in chief A wonderful, brief look at how our nation's greatest President led the North's armed forces during the Civil War. Though it may cover territory other historians have mined in longer efforts, James M. McPherson's "Tried by War" is essential reading for those not ...             The Partnership: The Making of Goldman Sachs Charles D. Ellis Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 The right focus and discipline Why does Goldman Sachs still have a $40 billion market capitalization while Lehman and Bear Stearns have become extinct? Charles Ellis answers that question and more in his latest book, The Partnership, as well as giving the reader an insider's view of what gave ...             Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations Clay Shirky Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Clay is as good and author as a speaker I had the opportunity to hear Clay speak at a recent event in Boston. I immediately knew that I wanted to read more about his point of view on technology trends after he was five minutes into his speech on technology and social tools. He uses real-life analogies to ...             Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression James S. Gordon M.D. Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 The Most Helpful Book On Depression I've Ever Read Having suffered from chronic depression for most of my adult life, I admit that I began reading this book with some doubt and trepidation. I have read many books on depression, including Peter Kramer's books and many others. I have been on several anti-depressants ...             Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency Barton Gellman Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 You can't understand the Bush presidency unless you read this book! The best book of 2008, none I've read thus far even compare. Angler is an incredibly illuminating book into the most unique vice presidency in American history. I would also argue, after having read about a dozen books on President Bush and his Administration; that ...             Alexander Hamilton Ron Chernow Penguin Press, 2004 A forgotten Founding Father! Ron Chernow has written another well detailed and well researched biography of a man who is indeed not as well known in the formation of the government of the United States. It seems Chernow's writings lean toward people who are often misunderstood. Such is the case ...             In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto Michael Pollan Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 You'll read it in a day but remember it for a long time This book is excellent, mostly because of the references you'll find to other books. Very good research into a subject that matters to us all. A good starting point into the problems and rewards of eating well.             The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World Niall Ferguson Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Only the educated are free Only the educated are free -- Epictetus I think if your interested in how the world has worked, does work, and will work, you would benefit from reading this book. Ferguson has taken advantage some of his excellent previous work (e.g., The House of Rothschild, The ...             Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project Dave Isay Penguin Press HC, The, 2007 Profound I first heard about the StoryCorps Project a few years ago and was immediately charmed by the idea of it. Two people important to one another enter a soundproof booth and spend 40 minutes as interviewer and interviewee. The interview is recorded. They are provided ...             Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy Lawrence Lessig Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Copyright wars, who win? Intellectual property right, art, internet, e-commerce, economy driven model, plus legal issues, make this book a very busy read. As the author points out, there can be only one winner - Hollywood or Internet. Everyone knows that Internet always wins. He is ...             Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives Jim Sheeler Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 The Final Salute The most life altering book I have ever read. No one can read this book without being changed forever. A part of the military function that most people do not think about, but it is the part that truly defines all of us. Required reading for all thinking persons.             The Principles of Uncertainty Maira Kalman Penguin Press HC, The, 2007 Elements of Whimsy This book holds a permanent place on my coffee table. It is a wonderfully illustrated and observed year in a life. Page by page, it offers captivating visual and written poetry of the everyday, as well as ruminations on "the big picture."             Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet Jeffrey D. Sachs Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Common Wealth I found this book to be an excellent read. If our nation and world would use some of the ideas presented in the book, we would have a much better planet. I plan on doing what I can to better our world, small steps, one day at a time.             The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Michael Pollan Penguin Press HC, The, 2006 The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals It will change the way you think about food. I will never look at a can of corn the same way.             Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School Philip Delves Broughton Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 ahead of the curve but behind the 8-ball I had to give the book 5 stars because I couldn't put it down and because it was so thought-provoking. I can't help comparing is book to Robert Reid's earlier book, Year One. Reid describes professors and fellow students more vividly than Broughton does. 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