Pet Project: How a Simple Idea Transformed the Pet Industry—Furever! by Jim Dougherty is a compelling entrepreneurial memoir that chronicles the founding and evolution of two retail giants in the pet industry, PetSmart and PetSense. Through personal anecdotes, business insights, and heartfelt reflection, Dougherty offers...

Despite past relationships, James is an adventurous bachelor from Canada approaching forty with no partner to answer to. He is well-traveled and a lawyer who is quite accomplished. One day, he decides to go on a sea voyage, and after waiting for some time, he...

The Universal Heart and Other Essays, Stories, Vignettes and Poems by Joseph Lewis Heil presents a vivid mosaic of observations, memories, and philosophical meditations spanning over five decades. The collection offers a kaleidoscopic view of the human experience, filtered through the lens of an author...

World War II was a pivotal event in the previous century's history. It was a war contested on a broad front between multiple adversaries. For the Allies, it was fought by soldiers from diverse backgrounds in the cause of freedom from tyranny. It is fitting...

Mike Tranter’s A Billion Things to Ask a Neuroscientist is an engaging, accessible, and thoroughly researched exploration of the human brain’s mysteries, blending scientific rigor with conversational warmth. The book demystifies neuroscience for a broad audience, from lay readers to those with some scientific background,...

The Cheatsheet to Beat Your Rivals in Business & at Work by Rene Domingo offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs and executives, focusing on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer experience. Domingo leans into eliminating inefficiencies rather than cutting visible costs like labor or...

The Smart Travelista's Guide: Mastering Mindful Travel by Linda King presents mindfulness as a state of present-moment awareness that can enhance traveling. King explains its importance in countering modern stressors like overwork and digital distractions. She introduces principles such as gratitude, acceptance, and patience, and...

RealPM: Project Management for the Real World by J Maldonado is a sharp, pragmatic antidote to the sanitized theories found in most project management handbooks. We find an author here who’s able to draw on over a decade of frontline experience across chaotic agencies and...

Have you ever wondered why there’s only one Blockbuster Video store left in the whole world, when there used to be thousands? It’s because of DVDs and then Netflix, right? Turns out, it’s not. In Alan Payne's book Built to Fail: The Inside Story of...

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...