The 1960s saw profound social and political change, particularly in the United States of America. It was in this world that Helen Miller spent her formative years as a young black woman at a time when the civil rights movement and black consciousness were making...

The Start-Up Puzzle: How to Create a Successful New Business Venture by Robert Van Pappelendam looks into the critical factors for a successful start-up, as pieces of a puzzle. Van Pappelendam talks about the need to understand market trends, consumer behavior, and context before launching...

Homecomings: 52 Ways Back to Ourselves by Elaine Patterson is an interactive collection meant to guide readers on a journey of self-discovery through reflections and prompts, elevating joy, compassion, and wisdom. In Senses, Patterson talks about how sensory awareness deepens presence and creativity, and champions...

In 2015, Lasse Toft was taken to the hospital ICU for a severe injury, and it took ten days for him to wake up and realize that he was going to spend a long time in the hospital recovering. His hospital stint lasted six months....

Finding Home: From Cairo to New York by Djenane Nakhle is a memoir that traces the transformative journey from her childhood in Egypt to her life as an established academic in New York. This personal account blends history with individual experience, offering a vivid glimpse...

Severed Sacredness: The Miraculous Journey of Jessie Boone by Lisa Boone is a deeply moving memoir about trauma, faith, and resilience. When Lisa’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Jessie, suffers a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident, life as she knew it changes forever. We follow the...

The Waypoints: From 400 Farewells and 3,000 Miles by Diane Gansauer is a remarkable read. While in her fifties, Diane decides to hike the Colorado Trail. Then, at sixty-one years old, she hikes the entire length of the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada. As a funeral celebrant, Diane has assisted many families with funerals and...

The Accidental Educator: Life-Defining Stories of Rites and Wrongs by Dr. Eric Reno is a memoir that explores the educational journeys of a professional educator and a lifelong learner. This book stands out for its introspective look into how formative experiences, from childhood through retirement,...

Kendall Brown's 10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer offers a refreshing and unconventional approach to dog training that sets it apart from the many traditional training books. Filled with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, Brown’s book breaks down the complex art of training into...

The world is changing, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when thinking about the vulnerabilities and challenges that our planet is facing. Climate change, habitat loss, and the degradation of natural resources are big issues, and it can be hard for the average person to...