Behind the scenes of world politics and economics are intellectual powerhouses that we often do not know about, constantly making tough decisions that influence and shape the present and future. Dr. Harald Malmgren, a seasoned strategist and policy advisor, has led an illustrious career spanning...

At first glance, American Tax Trivia: The Ultimate Quiz on U.S. Taxation by Mike Kowis may look like a book solely for tax junkies. However, this book was—dare I say—entertaining even for a person like me who uses tax software to do her taxes and...

In his memoir Awaaz: Echoes of Freedom and Justice, Ansar Burney recounts his journey from political imprisonment to founding organizations dedicated to human rights, describing early efforts to free unjustly detained individuals, including Mukhtar Baba, as his advocacy expanded internationally. In a landmark move, Burney...

Civics plays a significant role in the functioning of every country in the world. In Above the Clouds: Artful Musings on Civics, Isabella Berdyna Zysk offers readers artwork that represents the four character virtues that every person should practice, especially people who seek to become...

Have you ever wondered if there are advanced alien civilizations somewhere far away from us? What would they think of the human species if they could observe us from their worlds? This scenario is played out in this thought experiment by Turtle, with A Grading...

A New Way to Wealth: The Power of Doing More with Less is the most recent addition to the writings on business, management, and leadership by noted academic, consultant, and environmentalist Dr. Bruce Piasecki. Introduced by Dr. Micah Shippee, the subject is divided into three...

A Judge’s Odyssey: From Vermont to Russia, Kazakhstan and Georgia, to War Crimes and Organ Trafficking in Kosovo by Judge Dean B. Pineles is a compelling and enthralling autobiography that richly captures Pineles’ journey and experiences while serving in the American judicial system and some...

William Shakespeare once said, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” The one-time Lieutenant Governor of New York state, Alfred B. DelBello, was certainly born great. Having kicked off his political career as a councilman in Yonkers (his...

America: Standing Strong by Robert J. Emery is an examination of topics and forces which are stressing our republic and our society, leaving many Americans feeling depressed, disenchanted, and disconnected from institutions, organizations, and individuals they no longer trust. These topics include the loss of...

A Guide to the Climate Apocalypse: Our Journey from the Age of Prosperity to the Era of Environmental Grief by Vítězslav Kremlík is the book that some of us don’t want but all of us need because it takes an open mind and a welcoming...