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For inspirational books, I second Three Cups of Tea and add its sequel Stones Into Schools. These books are amazing, and if you believe in the mission of FIRST -- changing culture and promoting education -- you will love them. Greg Mortenson is my hero, and I hope to high Heaven that one day I can have made an impact like he has.

For books to make you think, anything by Malcolm Gladwell. Some times the "science" may be a little iffy, but they're very thought provoking.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead requires a knowledge of Hamlet to fully understand. It's a play, specifically theater of the absurd. There's some great quotes and philosophical stuff in there, and it's short too for a nice quick read.

What is Your Dangerous Idea? Today's Leading Thinkers on the Unthinkable Again, thought provoking. You will agree, disagree, possibly be confused, but it's very interesting.