American Educational Excellence by Kenan E. Sahin offers a compelling exploration of the strengths and challenges of the U.S. education system, from kindergarten through higher education. The book challenges conventional criticisms, particularly those focused on standardized test scores, and instead highlights the unique attributes that...

At the Heart of Conflict: Talking Resolution, edited by Cheryl Robson, is a compelling collection of twenty first-person interviews with international and local figures engaged in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Through voices ranging from former UN officials and diplomats to grassroots activists, the book offers...

America’s Cigar Story by Sebastian Saviano chronicles the detailed evolution of the cigar industry from early colonial times to the modern era. Saviano tracks tobacco’s introduction and its economic reliance on enslaved and immigrant labor, noting key figures like John Rolfe and Israel Putnam. He...

Atomic Pilgrim by James Patrick Thomas is an inspiring memoir that depicts the fearless efforts taken in the pursuit of peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. After watching a documentary about Mother Teresa's missionary work in India, Thomas quits his unsatisfying job and...

Darrell L. Keller Jr’s A Bright Shining City Upon a Hill offers a sweeping history of the United States, tracing its development from indigenous civilizations to the complexities of modern democracy. While it is designed for students, history enthusiasts, and informed citizens, this is NOT...

John Houston's Absolute Ibis Monarchy is a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual and philosophical themes woven into a narrative that challenges conventional views on governance, monarchy, and the divine. This work, part of The Ibis Trilogy, follows The Sacred Ibis Speaks and Ibis Initiation Time and...

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...