The Quest for Prosperity is an important book. Written with verve and clarity, it reflects a deep understanding of global economic issues,… — Robert Fogel Copy Share Image
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I didn't write professionally at first. It took me nine years to get anything published. At the beginning I mostly wrote picture… — Gail Carson Levine Copy Share Image
You will want a book which contains not man's thoughts, but God's - not a book that may amuse you, but a… — John Selden Copy Share Image
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