On Death and Dying (Paperback)
by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

One of the classics on grief.

On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss (Paperback)
by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross , David Kessler

A most accessible, comforting and deeply empathic book for all those who grieve the loss of a loved one.

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness (Paperback)
by Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein

The authors argue that whether we want to or not, we architect choices all the time. Highly recommended as an interesting read.

The Post-American World (Hardcover)
by Fareed Zakaria

The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century (Updated and Expanded) (Paperback)
by Paul R. Krugman

Painting a pessimistic view of people acting badly, selfishly, and with little regard for the welfare of the people from whom they derive their power, whether it be economic, social or political, this is an excellent collection of Krugman's columns.

The Death and Life of Great American Cities (Modern Library Series) (Paperback)
by Jane Jacobs

Fascinating and thought-provoking, this famed book is an amazing analysis of cities and how they work.

Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution - and How It Can Renew America (Hardcover)
by Thomas L. Friedman

Well researched and very perceptive, this book is a must read an interesting read, full of compelling facts and common sensical solutions.

Getting China and India Right: Strategies for Leveraging the World's Fastest Growing Economies for Global Advantage [IMPORT] (Hardcover)
by Anil K. Gupta , Haiyan Wang

Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life (Mass Market Paperback) (Paperback)
by John McCain

A quick read, with profound examinations of what it takes to desire courage within our lives and how to live in pursuit of it everyday.

Economic Way of Thinking, The (12th Edition) (Paperback)
by Paul Heyne , Peter J. Boettke , David L. Prychitko