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Science of Breath is a complete manual of the Oriental breathing philosophy of physical, mental, psychic and spiritual development. Written by Yogi Ramacharaka, it is widely considered to be a classic. Yogi Ramacharaka authored many books in his lifetime but Science of Breath is considered by many to be his best. It may be required reading for some, and for others it remains an essential part of their personal library.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest short stories of all time. The book is now a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the story of Benjamin Button who in 1860 is born as an old man and mysteriously begins life backward. At the beginning of the story Benjamin Button is old and worn but as time moves on he grows younger and embraces life. He goes to war, runs a business, falls in love, has children, goes to college and prep school, attends kindergarten and eventually returns to the care of his nurse. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a fascinating short story by legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald, it would make an ideal gift for those who love to read timeless classics and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

The Willie Lynch Letter and The Making of A Slave is a speech delivered by Willie Lynch to an audience on the bank of the James River in Virginia in 1712 regarding control of slaves within the colony. The speaker, William Lynch, is said to have been a slave owner in the West Indies, and was summoned to Virginia in 1712; in part due to several slave revolts in the area prior to his visit, and more so because of his reputation of being an authoritarian and strict slave master. The Willie Lynch Letter is an account of a short speech given by Willie Lynch, in which he tells other slave owners that he has discovered the "secret" to controlling enslaved Africans by setting them against one another.

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest eastern classics of all time. It is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese religion, not only for Taoism but Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners have used the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside East Asia, aided by hundreds of translations into Western languages. Tao Te Ching would also make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.