The Happy Healthy Revolution by Theresa Y. Wee, M.D., is a well-written book that aims to strengthen the family unit and guide readers toward improving their physical and emotional health. The author begins by writing about her background growing up in the 1960s and 1970s,...

Dr. Derrick Perdue doesn't pull any punches in The Instructional Coaching Effect: How Coaching Builds Confident and Committed Teachers. He looks straight at the "revolving door" of modern education and asks what it actually takes to keep teachers in their classrooms. Instead of relying solely...

There is absolutely no sugar-coating in The Book of Common Sense, and honestly, that is exactly why it works. It’s clear from the start that Daniel Hart’s intention isn't to give you a fluffy "pat on the back." Instead, this is a direct, unapologetic manual...

Have you tried true Japanese cuisine? Have you wondered about its simplicity? In fact, as Aurelian Marchesi explains in The Logic of Japanese Cuisine, it’s actually refined, possibly described as minimalist. When presented with the fine makings of Japanese cuisine, one might feel the quantity...

Helena Blavatsky (1831 - 1891) was a Russian mystic, spiritualist, and philosopher who based her writings on the teachings of Tibetan sages. Although guided by eastern practices, she struck a harmonious balance between east and west that remains relevant to this day. Her better-known publications...

The Wisdom and Wealth Solution by Feroz Ansari is a guide to understanding how personal fulfillment and financial stability intersect. The book begins with a simple yet striking question posed to a classroom of MBA students: would they rather receive $20 million or a Nobel...

The impact of symbolic systems on human awareness provides the background to The Cosmological Mind by Anthony L. Canali. He reflects that the role of the media in forming opinions has led to media bias. It has also become a source of entertainment rather than...

Kristen Peters’ The Modalities of ISA discusses the ISA, or the Integrated Spectrum Analysis Therapy, for neurodivergent individuals, such as those who have autism. The therapy has two main goals. Connection Over Correction emphasizes building a strong, trusting friendship first, rather than just trying to...

The Cat Owner's Guide to Health Emergencies by Dr. Gal Chivvis presents feline emergency care as a matter of owners' readiness, recognition, and timely action, explaining that cats often mask an illness until their health is impaired. Chivvis teaches us how a crisis will usually...

The Villain's Journey: How to Create Villains Readers Love to Hate by Debbie Burke examines antagonists as the initiating force of the plot and argues that effective stories require a detailed understanding of their villain. Burke tells us that focusing solely on protagonists produces inactive...