During my forty-plus years of counseling, one of the most frequently discussed topics was finances. Schools do not prepare young people to handle finances properly. To help develop this vital life skill, Cactus Sun Publication presents Financial Independence for Millennials: Unlock Your Freedom. This book...

In Lean Startup, Lean Company, Rich Exit, Kenan E. Sahin shares his ideas on leadership, strategy, and resource management for startups, advocating for a lean approach to growth. Sahin emphasizes the importance of understanding finance, contracts, and the AAWE hiring principle—focusing on aptitude, attitude, willingness...

In Leaders People Love: The Agile Leader's Guide to Creating Great Workplaces and Happy Employees, Yeo Chuen Chuen addresses the challenges leaders face, beginning with concepts such as the "Peter's Plateau," which restricts skill acquisition. Yeo leans into the importance of agile leadership, self-discovery, and...

A Graver Danger: White Chalk Crime by Karen Horwitz offers a provocative and bold perspective on the deep-seated problems within America’s educational system, suggesting that corruption and a toxic culture in schools are at the heart of issues like school shootings. Horwitz draws parallels between...

Stories of piracy and sea warfare never fail to excite people's imaginations and have been the subjects of countless works of fiction and non-fiction, but we often underestimate the impact of pirates and their connections to significant historical events. In particular, the transatlantic slave trade...

Restoring Our Sanity Online: A Revolutionary Social Framework by Mark Weinstein is a timely book that critically examines the impact of social media on society, with a particular focus on how the dynamics of today's online platforms have departed from their original ideals. Through a...

As a cat lover and a mother to four felines, Purrrfecting Your Bond: A Practical & Spiritual Guide to Create a Lasting, Loving Relationship with Your Kitty by Jessica Mockett is a treasure trove. The book is a comprehensive guide for cat guardians looking to...

Have you ever heard of dog agility? Have you ever watched a dog complete a complex obstacle course at a high speed – with a handler in tow, of course? Have you ever been involved in the sport (and, yes, it is a sport)? Laurie...

My Little Book of Big Money by Paul A. Tran is a business book that outlines some basic strategies designed to help readers make informed choices regarding their financial destinies. The book details the harsh financial realities that many people are facing today, including unemployment,...

Manufacture Local by John Gardener explores the critical role manufacturing plays in various aspects of the American way of life, such as the standards of living and national security policy. Becoming self-reliant has been core to the American system since its independence. Draconian laws passed...