Effective communication is key to fostering and maintaining healthy relationships in one's personal and professional life. Mastering assertiveness as a lifestyle tool can help people better express themselves in any given situation and find out who they are and what they want. In Navigating With...

The wallpaper on my cellphone shows the Nauset Lighthouse on the shores of Cape Cod. Once a year we vacation there and enjoy taking side trips to see the lighthouses along the coast. I was curious to read Nauset Light: A Personal Legacy by Mary...

Nightwatch by James Garrabrant is a compilation of lively and concise observations about human nature and the world around us. Garrabrant's literary work touches on life, love, human perception, history, culture, politics, corruption, cynicism, religion, morality, and philosophy. Some of Garrabrant's memorable sayings include, "Thankfulness...

Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present by Marijke McCandless is a refreshing and insightful guide that invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. McCandless presents a playful yet profound approach to reconnecting with vitality and embracing the present moment,...

No Longer a Come From Away by Caroline and Derek Robertson explores grief, resilience, and the power of community in the face of unimaginable loss. Through diary entries, anecdotes, and personal drawings, readers are invited into a world as these amazing parents navigate the aftermath...

Notes From the Trenches: A Musician’s Journey Through World War I is a military memoir by Gary H. Foster, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired). Through various narratives, photographs, and the spirited and entertaining letters from his grandfather, Leo Foster (signing his letters affectionately, “Kid”), the...

It is fundamental to have communion with God to find peace and true happiness. Often, daily difficulties take us away from what is most precious, such as our inner connection. So, it is necessary to take a moment for personal reflection and contemplate the beauty...

Named After Legends by Stevland Martin Malcolm Polite is exactly as the title describes. Following the life story of Stevland, a man named after various legends in the African-American community, we see his journey in not only living up to his name but finding himself...

Never, Never, Hardly Ever by Kelly McKenzie welcomes us to Frankie Robinson's Oriental Gallery or FROG. The owner, Frankie, or Francine, always has a cup of tea to share, especially on a rainy Vancouver day. In this fascinating store, antique Asian rarities wait for their...

Victoria Benoit's No Weeping Widow Here is a heartwarming, awe-inspiring story about loss and a beautiful love journey. Victoria shares stories and thoughtful words about losing her husband, their 10 years together, and life after his demise. Four years after meeting at a personal development...