For musicians interested in performing on cruises, Notes that Float: The Ultimate Musician’s Guide To Getting Paid To Play On Cruise Ships by Nancy Soulé is a complete guide to preparing for the experience. As a musician, I view this book as an extremely practical...

Adventures of a Looney Scot: From a Glasgow Urban Warrior to a Professional Geologist by Dr. Ian McFeat-Smith is a comprehensive memoir that traces the author’s life from his early years in Glasgow through his personal and professional growth into a geologist. The book combines...

Beyond Offices by Clark Lowe explores the changing nature of work and challenges long-held beliefs about where and how work should be done. The book traces the historical shift from labor, based in physical locations like farms and factories, to office work and to a...

Mastering the Art of Travel by A.J. Weimer is a thoroughly comprehensive, practical guide I wish I had read sooner. It includes so many things I have never thought about. It is about transforming travel from a regular and casual activity into a carefully cultivated...

Lady D's Chiseled by Choices combines her own life stories with advice about recovering from trauma and rebuilding one's life. The book examines various aspects of personal wellness and their impact on us. It covers topics such as emotional health, loss, relationships, work, finances, spirituality,...

Inclusion Has an Expiration Date: A Memoir–Manifesto on Aging, Access, and the Illusion of Equality by Renata Elis shares a personal story about trying to break into the entertainment industry while facing barriers related to age. The book follows Elis as she works toward a...

In Weird, Lynette Eklund describes how she knew that she wanted to live and work in Hollywood. It was a dream she had planned from childhood with meticulous determination. At college, she studies fashion design to prepare for a possible career in costume design. But...

Walk a Lonely Mile by Brian Paige is a reflective memoir that follows the author’s experiences with friendship, ambition, relationships, and the unpredictable turns that shape a life. The book begins with his memories from adolescence, including the awkward and impulsive behaviors of his early...

Outdated spiritual practices, modern therapy, or self-help methodologies often don't work for people seeking recovery from long-term trauma or depression. According to author David L. Hoefer, transformation comes from within, through our own consciousness. The Inner Space Traveler guides the reader toward a counterintuitive path,...

In We Walk Alone, Bob Kern recounts how Alzheimer’s disease gradually reshaped everyday life with his wife, Marsha. After medical testing confirms the diagnosis, Kern is faced with a condition that destroys stored memories and alters behavior in ways neither of them expected. Marsha begins...