The Tortoise and the Hare by Vincent A. Mastro is a story that nearly everyone knows, but this version is a little bit different. In this story, Aesop isn’t the author; he’s someone who’s about to learn a very important lesson about perseverance. He’s also...

It doesn’t matter how old you are, you are at risk of being judged and labeled by others. In The Power of Labels, author Marsy Beron highlights the fact that people are constantly watching us and classifying us according to mostly unfair standards that have...

H.D. Nicolay a well-known educator, teacher, trainer and family therapist, has created an easy to follow guide for helping people of all ages with reading and writing disabilities to learn how to become error-free spellers and improve their reading and writing. In his book are...

I am a product of the American educational system. I teach English in China. Classes are huge and personal attention is only given to students who provide the teacher with a little something extra at the beginning of the month. The message and lessons found...

The Feeling of Teaching: Using Emotions and Relationships to Transform the Classroom by Elizabeth Burris is a book that tells you about Teaching Through Emotions (TTE) and the TTE approach to teaching. This method is developed based on working through emotions and relationships and the...

The book Viruses and Microbes Within Our Bodies: Why We Need Them and How They Control Our Lives by James B. Hudson is an educational book on the science behind viruses, microbes, and infections written for the general public. Starting from the premise that not...

The Practice of Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Innovative Modality for Facilitating Mental Wellness by Lynn J. Piper, Ph.D. is a book with an educational and informative theme of Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy. The book guides mental health professionals in practicing Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP). The book is useful for...

Who is Marcus Garvey? Some people who have studied civil rights would know. Others who are from Jamaica would also know. If you were around in the 1920s and ‘30s, there’s a strong chance you would have heard of Mr. Garvey. I had no idea...

'The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook - How to find ethical and sustainable international volunteer opportunities' by Shannon O'Donnell covers the topic of an ideal volunteer experience extensively, making it an interesting guide. The author's advice is based on personal experiences, meeting local people, and interacting with...

With sixty-eight percent of employees hovering in the zone of mediocrity, it is no wonder that those above average succeed. The BossHole Effect by Dr. Greg L. Alston and Valerie R. Alston M.A., illustrates the reason for this high level of mediocrity. By defining and...