Andrei Romanov’s book, Masters of the Ocean Sea, is a massive deep dive into how Portugal basically redrew the world map during the Age of Discovery. It avoids being just a dry list of dates, instead focusing on the lives of people like Prince Henry...

If you are trying to navigate the shark-infested waters of self-publishing, Bestseller Book Launch Plan: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Bestselling Author on the World's Largest Online Retailer is basically your survival manual. Dale L. Roberts doesn't just give you a bunch of "get...

If you have ever felt like you’re trying to lead a team while standing in the middle of a hurricane, Composure: How Centered Leaders Make the Biggest Impact is the book you need to pick up. Zoë Routh moves way past the typical "rah-rah" motivational...

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...

The principal section of “Meeting” Anne Frank: An Anthology, edited by Tim Whittome, is a collection of essays from twenty-three contributors who outline the impact Anne Frank and her amazing diary have had on their lives. Anne Frank left behind a legacy that has fascinated...

I’ve read a lot of parenting books, but Keep Your Cool: Anger Management for Parents by Olivia Tanner Greene is a total knock-out. Usually, books about temper and triggers can feel a bit shaming, but the affirmational tone in this book is a breath of...

I’ve read my fair share of self-help books, but Making Sense of Life: Develop Your Own Theory for Happiness and Achievement by Simin Cai, PhD (with Mikaela Ashcroft) is in a league of its own. It actually respects the reader's intelligence, which is a breath...

Life Skills: A Handbook for Parents & Teachers of the Intellectually Disabled by Shari Pierce is one of those books you wish you'd found sooner if you're working with or raising someone with developmental needs. Pierce spent decades in the classroom, and you can really...

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...