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The Quantum Universe: (And Why Anything That Can Happen, Does)

The Quantum Universe: (And Why Anything That Can Happen, Does)

By Brian Cox,Jeff Forshaw 272 pages Adult

Danny Says

In the interest of living up to my reputation as an eclectic reader, I chose to dive into this look into the world of quantum mechanics, a topic I have about as much knowledge and interest in as Washington politicians have of compromise. Cox and Forshaw do a brilliant job of patiently explaining complicated concepts in a way that laypeople like me can somewhat comprehend. At least I’ll hold my own if I ever get invited to a cocktail reception at M.I.T.!
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Working Out Sucks! (And Why It Doesn't Have To): The Only 21-Day Kick-Start Plan for Total Health and Fitness You'll Ever Need

Working Out Sucks! (And Why It Doesn't Have To): The Only 21-Day Kick-Start Plan for Total Health and Fitness You'll Ever Need

By Chuck Runyon 304 pages Adult

Danny Says

Let me get you thinking about your New Year’s resolutions BEFORE you add ten pounds this holiday season. You’ll get a kick out of this funny book designed to inspire you to get off your butt and make some simple lifestyle changes that will have huge benefits. Include all the indices, and this book is over 300 pages long. Take out the acknowledgments and 21-day fitness plan, and we’re down to under 220 pages. Works for me!
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Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales, and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids

Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales, and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids

By Ken Jennings 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

I hate to admit this, but I read this book after seeing an excerpt in Parade magazine (yes, I read Parade; I am also addicted to Property Brothers on HGTV). Jennings, as you may recall, won 74 consecutive episodes of Jeopardy!, and I get a kick out of his random knowledge on EVERYTHING! He’s the real-life version of one of my heroes, Cliff Clavin, from Cheers. This is perfect bathroom reading, as Jennings debunks a number of old wives’ tales in very entertaining fashion.
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JUST ROLL WITH IT! 7 BATTLE TESTED TRUTHS FOR BUILDING A RESILIENT LIFE

JUST ROLL WITH IT! 7 BATTLE TESTED TRUTHS FOR BUILDING A RESILIENT LIFE

By Sarah Plummer Taylor 220 pages Adult

Danny Says

All of us go through adversity, and some of us – like Sarah Plummer – choose to take those lessons and create something truly magical and meaningful. Sarah’s ‘SEMPER’ wheel of principles, grounded in faith, provides readers with a daily inspirational guide to lead truly ‘significant’ lives. You are truly blessed to read this magnificent book. Let Sarah help you accept yourself for all you are so that you may accomplish all that you are supposed to be.
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The Yellow Birds: A Novel

The Yellow Birds: A Novel

By Kevin Powers 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

A National Book Award Finalist (and rightly so), this book’s take on the Iraqi War captivated me in much the same way as Kathryn Bigelow’s film The Hurt Locker did. Powers – a veteran of the war – powerfully paints a picture of the effects of war that stirred me the way All Quiet on the Western Front did when I read it in ninth grade. 
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Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action

By Nick Vujicic 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

When I need inspiration, I turn to books or the television show CBS Sunday Morning. Every now and then, the show features a wonderful book, and that’s how I came across Vujicic’s incredibly motivating tale of how he has not let the fact that he was born without arms or legs prevent him from achieving all he has wanted to achieve; on the contrary, he credits his perceived “disability” as being the driving force that has helped him accomplish so much before the age of 30. I cannot wait to watch him speak in person and tell him how much I admire him.
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True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal--and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life

True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal--and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life

By Kevin Sorbo 296 pages Adult

Danny Says

I love inspirational stories, and if you can get through Sorbo’s autobiographical account of his journey from playing Hercules on television to battling a brain aneurism and multiple strokes (before the age of 40) without shedding a tear or two, you’re stronger than me. I have to admit that I’ve never seen his television show, but the strength and humor he shows in this book has made me a huge fan. 
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Tenth of December: Stories

Tenth of December: Stories

By George Saunders 288 pages Adult

Danny Says

Finally! Waiting around for the next George Saunders collection of short stories is as frustrating as it used to be anticipating when the next episode of Lost would air. He is a terrific writer, and you’ll breeze through this book with a greater appreciation for what is becoming a dying art: the quirky short story. 
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Ubuntu!: An Inspiring Story About an African Tradition of Teamwork and Collaboration

Ubuntu!: An Inspiring Story About an African Tradition of Teamwork and Collaboration

By Bob Nelson,Stephen Lundin 144 pages Adult

Danny Says

I have been doing a lot more speaking with associations and businesses lately about the importance of teamwork and collaboration, and Lundin and Nelson have created an easy-to-read parable based around a wonderful African philosophy. By the way – Bob Nelson gives a wonderful glimpse of this philosophy in his recent TEDx talk.
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Blown Covers: New Yorker Covers You Were Never Meant to See

Blown Covers: New Yorker Covers You Were Never Meant to See

By Françoise Mouly 128 pages Adult

Danny Says

Subtitled “New Yorker Covers You Were Never Meant to See,” this wonderful book provides a glimpse into the art selection process of one of America’s magazine mainstays. The examination of current events is both entertaining and thought-provoking, as I have always thought that political cartoonists and satirists are perhaps society’s most influential catalysts of public opinion.
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Eugenie Grandet, And, Ursule Mirouet: And Other Stories (Classic Reprint)

Eugenie Grandet, And, Ursule Mirouet: And Other Stories (Classic Reprint)

By Honoré De Balzac Adult

Danny Says

I’ve been reading a lot of Classics lately that I never got around to reading in high school. There is something about 19th century French literature that I find marvelously appealing. The writing is filled with wit, pain and social commentary that can be gripping and hilarious – sometimes within the same sentence.
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America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

By Ben Carson M.D. 224 pages Adult

Danny Says

I’m just going to put this out there: if you know Ben Carson, would you please introduce me to him? He is one of my heroes. Ever since I first read his autobiography Gifted Hands I have been inspired by this neurosurgeon who represents the American dream, as I see it. In a world fascinated by grief and darkness, Carson offers a vision of hope and prosperity. 
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LARP: The Battle For Verona

LARP: The Battle For Verona

By Justin Calderone 210 pages Adult

Danny Says

“LARP” is an acronym for “live action role playing,” which, you might presume, is something of a hobby for “wannabes.” You would be right, and that is what makes the underdog heroes so appealing in this fast-paced adventure that has its share of laughs along the way.
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Manuscript Found in Accra

Manuscript Found in Accra

By Paulo Coelho 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

Ever since reading The Alchemist I have found myself devouring Coelho’s books, as he is truly insightful in dispersing gem’s about how to live a meaningful life. 
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The Greatest Salesman in the World

The Greatest Salesman in the World

By Og Mandino 128 pages Adult

Danny Says

My friend Forest Hamilton gave me a great quote: “Every time I want to learn something new, I read something old.” Embarrassingly, I had never read Og Mandino’s books before. As a speaker I have always heard about him, and now I understand why Mandino is considered one of the grand masters. In my ideal school this would be required reading. Want to know the others that would make that list? E-mail me via my website, www.dannybrassell.com. 
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