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	Why Men Earn More Warren Farrell, PhD In spite of the title this is a book for everyone. Ferrell does a wonderful job explaining why some jobs pay more than others do and how people of both genders sabotage their potential with illogical thinking. The book is full of examples of good jobs and how to find them. Ferrell has a PhD and backs up everything he says with references to science and statistics, yet he writes in an engaging and easy style.
	The Luck Factor Richard Wiseman, PhD If you have ever wondered why some people seem to waltz effortlessly through life riding a continuous series of lucky breaks, while others are so intently focused on avioding potholes that they see nothing else, this book explains the process. Wiseman is an English psychologist who wondered why some people are lucky and others are not. In this book he explains his studies of people who brought luck into their lives and those who chased it away. This is real science, not New Age nonsense, and the results will surprise you – and prepare you to bring success into your life.
	The Way We'll Be John Zogby In this book Zogby summarizes the results of his recent surveys and builds a portrait of the society that we are and soon will be. He identifies a number of trends that are just emerging – more emphasis on personal satisfaction and less on material wealth, an increased interest in life balance and less dedication to corporate success, and an dedication to lifelong learning – but not necessarily in a classroom. If you are wondering how new generations are going to shape the post recession economy read this book.
	A Users Guide to the Brain John Ratey, PhD This book is a great introduciton to how the brian functions. It is essential for anyone who wants to understand how and why they think the way they do. Easy to read if you can get past the names of all the brain parts. Be sure to check out Shadow Syndromes by the same author.
	America: What Went Wrong? Donald Barlett Anybody who lived through the national economic restructuring of the 1980's needs to read this book. It describes the human cost of the transition from a manufacturing economy to a service economy. If you want to know where we are it's a good idea to find out how we got here. The decline of the US standard of living starts here.
	Shifting into Higher Gear Tom Siciliano and Jeff Caliguire Siciliano and Caliguire have done a great job of writing a book that contains the tools people need to find their way to a career they will love. This is not the “do what you love the money will follow” pap, but real techniques for finding the job that propels you along a career path. The book is organized like a workbook or manual, reflecting the goal of the authors to offer readers a useful and pragmatic tool.
	Boys Adrift Leonard Sax, MD, PhD Sax makes the case that boys are victimized by the feminization of schools, behavior modifying drugs, environmental chemicals, video games and cultural changes. I am not able to support everything Sax asserts, but it is hard to argue; Sax holds two advanced degrees and cites professional research throughout the book. He writes in a casual way that everyone can understand. If you have boys, or are interested in the plight of modern young men, this is the book for you.