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12 GOOD READS EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, GAIN INSIGHT, AND GET INSPIRED WITH THESE TOP PICKS. At the Altar of Wall Street: The Rituals, Myths, Theologies, Sacraments, and Mission of the Religion Known as the Modern Global Economy By Scott W. Gustafson Author Scott Gustafson contends in this thought-provoking book that understanding how economics functions as a religion is the first step in addressing many political and social problems of today. His assertion that economics function the same way in contemporary American culture as religion did in past cultures is backed by description and analysis of different aspects such as rituals, pilgrimage sites, myths, prophets, reformers, and sacraments along with the mission of economics to show how economics function as our de facto "god." e book includes a broad sweep of history, philosophy, culture studies, economic ideas, and religion, and offers insightful discussions for the thoughtful reader to ponder. Ben Carson: A Biography of the Neurosurgeon Turned Presidential Candidate By Benjamin Southerland Ben Carson: A Biography of the Neurosurgeon Turned Presidential Candidate tells Carson's inspirational story of rising from humble beginnings in Detroit to become a renowned neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins. Carson entered the 2016 presidential race shortly after retiring from his medical career, and his conservative views and gentle nature quickly made him a prominent figure in the presidential race. e book covers Carson's early life and education, medical career, achievements, philanthropy, personal struggles and successes, political career, political views, and his candidacy for the office of President of the United States. Leadership Genius: 40 Insights From the Science of Leading By Rus Slater Leadership does not always have to be surrounded by myths and received wisdom. Leadership Genius presents a new and different approach to leadership by bringing together 40 proven pieces of research, compiled by Rus Slater, a workplace psychologist who is an authority on leadership. Slater's research shows how to implement these 40 insights so that goals can be reached in the workplace and success can be achieved. Each of the 40 insights forms a chapter that not only describes the research in detail, but shows how to take advantage of it. Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush By Jon Meacham Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham draws on the personal diaries of President George Herbert Walker Bush his wife, Barbara, to paint an intimate and surprising portrait of the 41st President of the United States. Destiny and Power chronicles Bush's leadership through tumultuous times, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the Gulf War to the end of Communism and charts his thoughts, decisions, and emotions through it all. Using extensive interviews in addition to the diaries, Meacham tells the story of a President who ultimately sought by destiny and duty to put his country first.