Designed to help emerging leaders, Brad Englert discusses the need for good business relationships inside and outside a company in his book, Spheres of Influence. Englert explains how to understand business needs while managing them efficiently and investing in the outcome. In two parts, he...

In Dream On!, Dr. Ezella McPherson speaks on the influence of early exposure to science and math and the involvement of African American girls in K–12 STEM fields. She evaluates the importance of hands-on projects and teacher training in shaping positive STEM identities, leading to...

Gorgeous Women: Advancing On The Timeline by Cristina D'Riviera walks us through the difficulties faced by women, exploring societal expectations and personal strife through people like Denise, a retired librarian, and the plight of an aging actress. D'Riviera dives into the complex terrain of beauty...

I can remember as a child posing for hours while my mother took one picture after another, trying to get the perfect shot. She’d then spend hours in the darkroom processing her collection. The result was countless rolls of film, and countless sheets of printed...

In Train Like A Champ: Harnessing Peak Performance, Dr. Cate Coker begins with a focus on optimizing athletic performance through a holistic understanding of the human body, sports, and the environment. Rejecting universal training, she advocates for personalized, intelligent approaches tailored to each athlete. Integral...

Dreamfruit Lunar Tales for Earthlings by Elizabeth Russell is an odyssey spanning thirteen lunar cycles, symbolizing transformative narratives in personal and collective earthly realms. The eco-spiritual expedition advocates radical belonging through three pathways: Magical Animism, Natural Time, and Deep Imagination, harnessing empathy, cosmic attunement, and...

Several reasons cause students to drop out of college. When Ezella McPherson was going through issues, including grief, even her counselor encouraged her to drop out. This shows not only the importance of having mentors but also advisors who are competent and resilient in helping...

Aging can be challenging for most. It comes with not only gray hair but also bodily changes, health concerns, and other types of challenges. In Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging by Corinne Auman, you are asked to consider the gifts that aging offers....

It is essential to instill healthy habits in children, especially about nutrition and self-care. However, this process can be complex without the proper foundation. Heidi Schauster has nearly three decades of experience treating people of all ages, with a special focus on eating disorders. She...

“Food is more than sustenance, it’s a shared language of love, history, and community.” I love these opening lines in the Introduction to Lana Taylor Stuart’s My Southern Table. Food is much more than what we eat to survive: it defines who we are and...