100 Books - Shaped World History

100 Books That Shaped World History

The list below comes from the book 100 Books That Shaped World History, Bluewood Books (2002), written by Miriam Raftery.
The books in the list below are NOT ranked by their relative influence.

• Epic of Gilgamesh (C. 2700-1500 B.C.) 
• The Egyptian Book of the Dead (C. 2400-1420 B.C.) 
• Iliad (C. 800 B.C.) 
• Aesop's Fables (C. 600-560 B.C.) 
• Hippocratic Corpus (C. 5th Century B.C.) 
• The History of Herodotus (C. 440 B.C.) 
• The Analects of Confucius (429 B.C.) 
• Republic (C. 378 B.C.) 
• Nicomachean Ethics (C. 330 B.C.) 
• On the Republic (51 B.C.) 
• Koran (C. A.D. 652) 
• The Tale of Genji (C. 1010) 
• The Travels of Marco Polo (C. 1300) 
• The Divine Comedy (C. 1320) 
• Gutenberg Bible (1455) 
• The Prince (1513) 
• Utopia (1516) 
• Ninety-Five Theses (1517) 
• The Fabric of the Human Body (1543) 
• On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres (1543) 
• Romeo and Juliet (1594) 
• Don Quixote De La Mancha (1605) 
• Treatise on Painting (1651) 
• The Pilgrim's Progress (1678; 1684) 
• Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (1689) 
• Two Treatises of Government (1690) 
• Robinson Crusoe (1719) 
• Poor Richard's Almanack (1732-1757) 
• The Social Contract (1762) 
• Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) 
• Common Sense (1776) 
• The Federalist Papers (1787-1788) 
• A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) 
• Cartagena Manifesto (1812) 
• Pride and Prejudice (1813) 
• The Last of the Mohicans (1826) 
• Nature (1836) 
• A Christmas Carol (1843) 
• Tales (1845) 
• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845) 
• Wuthering Heights (1847) 
• Civil Disobedience (1849) 
• David Copperfield (1849-1850) 
• The Scarlet Letter (1850) 
• Uncle Tom's Cabin (1851-1852) 
• Moby Dick (1851) 
• On the Origin of Species (1859) 
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) 
• Das Kapital (1867) 
• Little Women (1868) 
• Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) 
• The Brothers Karamazov (1879-1880) 
• Treasure Island (1883) 
• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) 
• War and Peace (1886) 
• A Study in Scarlet (1887) 
• The Jewish State (1896) 
• The War of the Worlds (1898) 
• The Interpretation of Dreams (1900) 
• Up From Slavery (1901) 
• The Story of my Life (1902) 
• The Call of the Wild (1903) 
• The Jungle (1906) 
• Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) 
• O Pioneers! (1913) 
• Sons and Lovers (1913) 
• Relativity: The Special and General Theory (1916) 
• Siddhartha (1922) 
• Ulysses (1922) 
• The Great Gatsby (1925) 
• Mein Kampf (1925; 1927) 
• The Sun also Rises (1926) 
• The Oxford English Dictionary (1928) 
• All Quiet on the Western Front (1929) 
• The Sound and the Fury (1929) 
• The Maltese Falcon (1930) 
• The Good Earth (1931) 
• Brave New World (1932) 
• Story of Civilization (1935-1975) 
• Gone with the Wind (1936) 
• The Grapes of Wrath (1939) 
• Native Son (1940) 
• The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care (1946) 
• Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl (1947) 
• Cry, The Beloved Country (1948) 
• The Second World War (1948-1954) 
• The Catcher in the Rye (1951) 
• Lord of the Flies (1954) 
• To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) 
• Catch-22 (1961) 
• Silent Spring (1962) 
• The Feminine Mystique (1963) 
• Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man (1964) 
• Unsafe at any Speed (1965) 
• Quotations of Chairman Mao (1966) 
• One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967) 
• Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee (1971) 
• The Gulag Archipelago (1973-1975) 
• Beloved (1987) 
• A Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded (1998)

Some Inspirational Books Should Read:-

                              Classical inspirational work:-

These books have made a big impact on people and are some of the most classic inspirational works. Pick one up today to see what all the hype is about.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: This book has been a top seller since it was published in 1990, offering advice on how to improve your leadership and get ahead in business.


How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: First published in 1937, this book aims to help people of all ages understand human nature and use that understanding to garner enthusiasm and improve leadership.


Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale: Those who are looking to make their lives happier, more satisfying or who simply want to learn to believe in themselves and their abilities have a lot to gain by reading this popular title.


As a Man Thinketh by James Allen: This short book will help you realize that you’re only as good as you think you are and help you change the way you see and imagine yourself.


Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman: This story may be fictional, but it offers powerful lessons in being strong in mind and spirit rather than in the body.


You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay: Check out this best-selling book to learn how Hay thinks we are all responsible for our own happiness or illness and ways that she advises overcoming our negative thoughts to heal our bodies and minds.


The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck: In this text you can learn how the path to self-discovery is a tough one, but one well worth following.


Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach: No matter what you believe in or what your goals are in life, this book aims to show you the importance of having a higher purpose.


The Art of War by Sun Tzu: This ancient military treatise is still useful today and has become the go-to manual for inspiration on leading and getting ahead in business.


The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra: Learn about karma, potentiality, intention, desire and more in your quest to become a more spiritually connected person through this text.


The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein: This may be a children’s book, but its lessons are still powerful at any age, inspiring you to give and love freely.


How Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton: This book uses the writings and life of Proust to offer insightful lessons that can improve your life and make you a wiser, happier person.

THE HUNGER GAMES

Review

The Hunger games is best selling books of 2011, the best book written by Suzanne collins.Review:-surrender terms, each district allowed us send one boy and one girl to appear within a annual televised event termed, Katniss can be a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister inside poorest district of Panem, this remains of what used be the country. “The Wanting for food Games. ” Your terrain, principles, and level of audience participation may change but another thing is constant: obliterate or be killed. As soon as Kat’s sister is picked by lottery, Kat steps as many as go in her position. When Prim’s name is called, Katniss exchanges herself without hesitation to compete with the baker’s boy Peeta. Is actually this a believable personality? Do you root for the puppy? Because basically it is a very hard thing to make a “good” person on the page that your reader is going to fall in love with. Because we readers know that we are flawed, i am often inclined to side with the similarly flawed people we meet between a book’s insures. Katniss, on the other hand, is so good in so many ways. She sacrifices herself for her sister. She tries to save people in the sport. But there’s almost some sort of jock mentality to her too. Katniss can figure out the puzzles and problems inside game, but when it comes to emotional complexity she’s from time to time up a tree. Most remarkable to me was the reality that Katniss could walk approximately, oblivious to romance, and not bug me. Seriously, nothing gets under my skin faster than heroines who can’t see that their fellow fellas are jonesing to deal with. You just want to help bonk the ladies upside the head with a brick or something. The different here is maybe the point that since Katniss knows that Peeta has to play a part, she uses that alibi (however unconsciously) to help justify his seeming affection on her behalf. Thems smart writing. Oh! And did I mention the dialogue at all? The humor? Yep, there’s sense of humor. We’re talking about a tale where adolescents hunger with regard to blood, and Katniss is getting in lines about the woman’s trainers like, “And in that case, because it’s Effie together with she’s apparently required by law to say something awful… ” Good stuff. Which pop off the web site. And then there’s the point that we’re dealing with a dystopian novel the location where the author has somehow managed to create a believable future. No faux slang here, or casual references to extinct dolphins. Usually there are some animals that were scientifically altered, but you can’t possess a future without a couple cool details like that, right? In general, this book throws a giant fat wrench into the boy book/girl book see of child/teen literature. People love to characterize books by gender. It stars a boy? Boy book. A girl? Girl book. Now take a long lengthy evaluate the first book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. It stars a woman… and a boy way too. There’s a lot with hunting, fighting, and survival… and a lot involving romance, kisses, and cool outfits. There’s strategy, the world’s most fabulous fashion designer, weapons and a girl who knows how to fight. This is not really a book that quietly slots into our preconceived stereotypes. And you know what happens to books that span genders? They sell perfectly indeed. That is, if you possibly can get both boys and girls to learn them. The age range? Well, for most of this story I would have said ten or higher. I mean, yeah the basic premise is that many of teenagers go around killing one another, and sure there’s some romance to deal with, but none of it seems inappropriate.........

About Sidney Sheldon

Best known today for his exciting blockbuster novels, Sidney Sheldon is the author of The Best Laid Plans, Nothing Lasts Forever, The Stars Shine Down, The Doomsday Conspiracy, Memories of Midnight, The Sands of Time, Windmills of the Gods, If Tomorrow Comes, Master of the Game, Rage of Angels, Bloodline, A Stranger in the Mirror, and The Other Side of Midnight. Almost all have been number-one international bestsellers. His first book, The Naked Face, was acclaimed by the New York Times as "the best first mystery of the year" and received an Edgar Award. Most of his novels have become major feature films or TV miniseries, and there are more than 275 million copies of his books in print throughout the world.



Sidney Sheldon's Angel of the Dark (2102)
A novel by Tilly Bagshawe and Sidney Sheldon 

Once again, author Tilly Bagshawe takes up the mantle of the late, great Sidney Sheldon - and again, she succeeds magnificently. Written in the inimitable Sheldon style and based on extensive, never before published material from his private archives, Sidney Sheldon's Angel of the Dark is a thrilling tale of murder, lies, and lust that the master storyteller - the bestselling author of Master of the Game, The Other Side of Midnight, and so many other beloved classics - would have been proud to have called his own. With Sidney Sheldon's Angel of the Dark, a gripping, stylish, sexy and surprising story of a son's globe-hopping hunt for answers about his wealthy father's brutal death, confirmed Sheldon fans have good reason to rejoice. The legacy truly lives on. 

 Some Books By A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Biography

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam usually referred to as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is a renowned aerospace engineer, professor (of Aerospace engineering), and first Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram (IIST), who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. During his term as President, he was popularly known as the Peoples President. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, Indias highest civilian honour in 1997.

In May 2011, Dr. Kalam launched his mission for the youth of the nation called the What Can I Give Movement. Dr. Kalam better known as a scientist, also has special interest in the field of arts like writing Tamil poems, and also playing the music instrument Veenai.

Birthdate: 15 October 1931
City: Rameswaram
State: Tamil Nadu
Country: India

Bharat 2020:-

Ignited Minds :-

Hum Honge Kamyab (H B):-

Mere Sapnon Ka Bharat:-

Guiding Souls:-

Spirit Of India:-

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Whatever The Odds: The Incredible Story Behind DLF 

By K. P. Singh

Rajiv Gandhi- The Flight Of The Scion

By Benny Agujar

You Can Create An Exceptional Life 

By Lousie L Hay  (Author),  Cheryl Richerdson (Author) 

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

By Jeff Kinney

Non-Stop India

By mark tuli

 SOME BEST SELLING FICTIONS

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ZERO PERCENTILE: Missed IIT Kissed Russia  By Neeraj Chhibba

And Thereby hangs a tale  By Jeffrey Archer

Love A Rather Bad Idea  By Anirban Mukherjee

Brida  By Paulo Coelho

Must Read

The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
1. The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
2. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
3. His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman
4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, JK Rowling
6. To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
7. Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne
8. Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell
9. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, CS Lewis
10. Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë
11. Catch-22, Joseph Heller
12. Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë
13. Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks
14. Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier
15. The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger
16. The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame
17. Great Expectations, Charles Dickens
18. Little Women, Louisa May Alcott
19. Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Louis de Bernieres
20. War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy
21. Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell
22. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, JK Rowling
23. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, JK Rowling
24. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, JK Rowling
25. The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien
26. Tess Of The D'Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy
27. Middlemarch, George Eliot
28. A Prayer For Owen Meany, John Irving
29. The Grapes Of Wrath, John Steinbeck
30. Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
31. The Story Of Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson
32. One Hundred Years Of Solitude, Gabriel García Márquez
33. The Pillars Of The Earth, Ken Follett
34. David Copperfield, Charles Dickens
35. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl
36. Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson
37. A Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute
38. Persuasion, Jane Austen
39. Dune, Frank Herbert
40. Emma, Jane Austen
41. Anne Of Green Gables, LM Montgomery
42. Watership Down, Richard Adams
43. The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald
44. The Count Of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
45. Brideshead Revisited, Evelyn Waugh
46. Animal Farm, George Orwell
47. A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens
48. Far From The Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy
49. Goodnight Mister Tom, Michelle Magorian
50. The Shell Seekers, Rosamunde Pilcher
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Chetan Bhagat`s Collecttion

"Review of 2 stages"

Welcome to 2 States, a story about Krish and Ananya. They are from two different states of India, deeply in love and want to get married. Of course, their parents don’t agree. To convert their love story into a love marriage, the couple have a tough battle in front of them. For it is easy to fight and rebel, but it is much harder to convince. Will they make it?

For Detail Info:-http://www.chetanbhagat.com/books/2-states/

Chetan Bhagat is the author of blockbuster novels –

Five Point Someone (2004).

 One Night @ the Call Center (2005),

 The 3 Mistakes Of My Life (2008) & 2 States (2009).
Review of Revolution of 2020
http://www.chetanbhagat.com/books/revolution-2020/
All four books have remained bestsellers since their release. He now brings you his latest novel, Revolution 2020, a gripping love story from the heartland of India! Once upon a time, in small-town India, there lived two intelligent boys. One wanted to use his intelligence to make money. One wanted to use his intelligence to create a revolution. The problem was, they both loved the same girl. Welcome to Revolution 2020. A story about childhood friends Gopal, Raghav and Aarti who struggle to find success and love in Varanasi. However, it isn’t easy to achieve this in an unfair society that rewards the corrupt. As Gopal gives in to the system, and Raghav fights it, who will win?

"THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI"

                       "BOOK REVIEW"

Wisdom to Create a Life

of Passion, Purpose, and Peace

This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to:

Develop joyful thoughts

Follow our lifes mission and calling

Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously

Value time as our most important commodity

Nourish our relationships, and – live fully, one day at a time

A FABLE ABOUT FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS AND REACHING YOUR DESTINY

Robin Sharma Biography

Robin Sharma is the CEO of Sharma Leadership International, a global training and coaching services firm. Rated as the #2 leadership guru in the world by leadershipgurus.net, he is the author of ten books, including five #1 bestsellers .

http://www.indiaplaza.com/monk-who-sold-his-ferrari-sharma-robin/books/9788179921623.htm

TOP 10 BOOKS

Books

Top 10 Book Sales - Adult Non Fiction

November 7, 2011 - November 13, 2011

Rank	Title	Author	Publisher	Publication Date
1	Steve Jobs (Hardcover)	Walter Isaacson	Simon & Schuster	01-Oct-2011
2	Killing Lincoln (Hardcover)	Bill O'Reilly	Henry Holt & Company	01-Sep-2011
3	Heaven Is For Real (Trade Paperback)	Todd Burpo	Thomas Nelson Publishers	01-Nov-2010
4	Back To Work (Hardcover)	Bill Clinton	Alfred A. Knopf	01-Nov-2011
5	Guinness World Records (Hardcover)	Guinness World Records	Guinness World Records	01-Sep-2011
6	Jack Kennedy (Hardcover)	Chris Matthews	Simon & Schuster	01-Nov-2011
7	No Higher Honor (Hardcover)	Condoleezza Rice	Crown Publishing Group (NY)	01-Nov-2011
8	Unbroken (Hardcover)	Laura Hillenbrand	Random House	01-Nov-2010
9	The Cupcake Diaries (Hardcover)	Katherine Kallinis	Harperone	01-Nov-2011
10	Blue Nights (Hardcover)	Joan Didion	Knopf Publishing Group	01-Nov-2011

Source: Nielsen BookScan. Data does not include sales from Wal-Mart / Sam's Club or libraries.