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Week of March 27, 1955

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THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
Norman Vincent Peale
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THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING

by Norman Vincent Peale · Prentice-Hall, Inc

98 wks at #1 · 125 on list

This is a reprint of Norman Vincent Peale's classic self-help tract, read by millions in the last half century who were inspired by Peale's belief that faith in yourself makes good things happen to you. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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TO THE ONE I LOVE THE BEST
Ludwig Bemelmans
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TO THE ONE I LOVE THE BEST

by Ludwig Bemelmans · Viking Press

3 wks on list

A biographical book by Ludwig Bemelmans, famous for his Madeline series, that humorously chronicles his time living with the legendary interior designer Elsie de Wolfe (also known as Lady Mendl) in Hollywood and France. The book is a witty and charming account of de Wolfe's flamboyant personality, her eccentric household, and their travels, often contrasting the glamour of their lives with the post-war reality of Europe.

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I'LL CRY TOMORROW
Lillian Roth
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I'LL CRY TOMORROW

by Lillian Roth · Frederick Fell, Inc

42 wks on list

Autobiography of the famous actress who became an alcoholic but came back.

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BILLIONS, BLUNDERS AND BALONEY
Eugene W. Castle
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BILLIONS, BLUNDERS AND BALONEY

by Eugene W. Castle · Devin-Adair Co

1 wks on list

How is the US government actually spending your hard-earned tax money? Eugene Castle elaborates on the numerous programs and initiatives that have failed to deliver its intended goals, and how the government seems to keep getting away with it. A critical and informative read for anyone who wants to be more aware and informed about the inefficiencies and shortcomings of the US government's spending. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Historical bestseller data sourced from the New York Times Book Review, archived by Hawes Publications.