Sapiens appears in 20 book lists

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Sapiens appears in 20 book lists on Shepherd.

The best books for leaders feeling “lonely at the top”

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The best books about working together towards a bright future

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The best books about the past and future of our civilization

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The best books connecting past, present and future civilization

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The best books about the big ideas that changed our world

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The best books for understanding how past events will impact our future

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The best books that help people get people to take action

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The best books about the global economy

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The best books on realistic knowledge and decision making for the uncertain future

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The best science vs. religion books

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The best books for understanding and driving human behavior

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The best books to make a difference in public relations and strategic communication

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The best books about adventure, belief, and finding meaning from the meaningless

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The best books to understand humanity and the universe

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The best books with big-picture takes on human behaviour: past, present and future

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The best books on navigating an unstable world

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The best books that embrace show business and history

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The best books on sales, marketing, neuromarketing, and persuasion

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The best books to help us know ourselves

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The best books on big ideas in world history

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