Have individuals been manipulated into accepting a subservient role in society? The Tightrope Walker by Sasan Habibvand describes this phenomenon as fundamental humiliation, in which we are dehumanized, stripped of our true worth, and then exploited. In this exploration of that theme, philosophy teacher Shabe...

The Permission Mission by Dr. Cindy McGovern tells us why so many people wait for approval before acting, even when no one is stopping them. Part memoir and primarily self-help, McGovern talks about lessons learned early in life that lean into silence and compliance. These...

Be Good: Grandpa’s Guidebook to a Life Well Lived by Allison Katie is a nonfiction work built around a series of life rules modeled after the author’s grandfather, Ed Wagner. Structured as short chapters, each rule focuses on a guiding principle such as working hard,...

Becoming a Badass: From Fearful to Fierce is a brutally honest memoir from noted travel writer and film producer Margie Goldsmith. Having grown up in a dysfunctional family, the author took the first opportunity to leave that environment after graduating from college and headed to...

The Silent Breakup: The Untold Story of Disconnection—And the Small Steps Back Toward Healing by Dr. Arica Law is a must-have book for both women and men. It explores the quiet distance that grows between two partners, the connection that slowly fades without notice, and the subtle ways intimacy...

In her memoir Glimpses of Grace, Judith E. Bowen describes how she learned to receive and offer care in her life. She opens the memoir in her Rio Grande Valley yard, touching a green anole, a moment that leads her to examine an early childhood...

Perimenopause Clarity is a practical guide for women seeking to understand the bodily changes that occur before menopause and to place those changes within a defined biological process. Karen Herrera explains how perimenopause is an extended transition driven by hormonal variations and shows how recognizing...

Stay Relevant by Chris Flakus with Candace Moody is a helpful guide for those seeking advice and help with developing a more successful career. This book aims to steer you in the right direction as the workplace landscape evolves and changes. Whether you feel stuck...

The Consistency Standard by Willy Kuhne presents a practical approach to leadership and sales performance that shifts attention from short bursts of motivation to steady, repeatable behavior. The book opens by challenging the common belief that success comes from inspiration or heroic effort, arguing that...

The Villain's Journey: How to Create Villains Readers Love to Hate by Debbie Burke examines antagonists as the initiating force of the plot and argues that effective stories require a detailed understanding of their villain. Burke tells us that focusing solely on protagonists produces inactive...