Improvising in Italian by Jennifer Artley is a memoir that documents Artley's move from New Jersey to Modena, Italy, motivated by her husband Michael’s business opportunities. Artley's daughter struggles to adjust and eventually leaves Italy after a few months. Michael, whose family history includes multiple...

Lessons in Hope by Juliet Cutler shows how education at the MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) transforms Maasai women’s lives by breaking cultural barriers like early marriage and limited opportunities. Through detailed stories of graduates—like Josephine Sambeke Laizer, who became an education officer; Dr....

The Fault Beneath Us by Rose Clayworth follows Rose’s life from her marriage to Nabeel Fareed Fardan in 1976 through their years living in Kuwait and beyond. It tracks Rose’s work as an English teacher and TESOL expert, her cultural adaptation in Kuwait, and her...

Mexico Bound is a detailed and practical guide for anyone considering a move to Mexico, whether for retirement, remote work, or a fresh start. Emmett Horan draws from his own travel experiences and interviews with expats to explain why so many Americans and Canadians are...

Effective recruitment and employee retention are two key pillars of any successful organization. How do modern business leaders and executives hire the "right people" and ensure their employees fully commit to the organizational goals and find their work fulfilling? In The Goldilocks Team, Minal Joshi...

The Joys and Troubles of a Missionary’s Life: Jowett Murray in the China of 1909–1945 by David Murray, Ruth H Finnegan, and John R Hunt is a detailed and thoughtful account of Jowett Murray, a British missionary who spent nearly four decades in China between...

A Guide to Jazz in Japan by Michael Pronko is an invaluable companion for music lovers eager to explore one of the world’s most dynamic and underappreciated jazz scenes. Whether you’re a visitor, an expat, or an armchair traveler, Pronko’s detailed guide leads you through...

Dispatches From Farm Country by Jim Patrico is an insightful and beautifully crafted chronicle of rural America through the eyes of a seasoned journalist. Based on years of reporting, the author combines personal recollections, historical background, and firsthand interviews to create a close portrait of...

Strange But True by Tony Fosgate takes readers on an unconventional journey through the oddities of nature and human existence, structured around topics such as the universe, people, food, money, and the arts. Beginning with the creation of the universe, Fosgate bridges the gap between...

“An artist lives in the moment,/ Looks at all the colors in the sky,/ The patterns within each leaf.” What is an artist? Someone who creates passionate images and structures for others to see and admire? An artist is definitely someone who creates, but it...