Biblical Evolution: Reconciling Science and the Bible by Bill Thormodson is a fascinating book that seeks to reconcile the Bible and science from the standpoint of a lay enthusiast. The author discusses the origins of the universe and Earth, comparing passages from Genesis with scientific...

Cognitive Kin: How to Work, Win, and Make Meaning with Agentic AI by Christophe Kolb and Jan Rosen offers a wide-ranging exploration of the shift from reactive artificial intelligence to systems that act with initiative. The book moves methodically from foundational concepts to broader implications,...

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...

God’s Words: Preaching Peace While Justifying Violence by Ricardo V. Sibilla is a philosophical guide that sets out to dismantle the assumption that sacred texts transmit fixed divine commands that legitimize moral, authority-sanctioned harm. Through a wealth of references and exhaustive research, Sibilla demonstrates that...

Imperial Religious Policy from Constantine to Theodosius I by Ferdinando Emilio Abbate offers a concise account of one of the most consequential transformations in Western history. Covering the period from 311 to 394, the book traces Christianity’s evolution from a marginal and often suspect faith...

The Science and Spirit of Joy sets out to connect two ways of talking about happiness. John Stanczak first defines positive psychology as a research field that studies the conditions that support well-being, talking about how it took shape through people like Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi....

Brian Townsend's Reality Ain't Real takes a deep dive into the things that we have learned to be true and lets us question our beliefs about reality. The book covers the reason we follow the herd and are afraid to point out the abnormalities in...

Captain Patty’s Wisdom Hacks by Patty Bear is a self-help guide with strategies that can be used for developing wisdom, clarity, direction, and self-leadership. The author bases her work on her experiences while serving in the United States Air Force and everyday situations. The author...

The Left Hand of the Biblical Gods by Carlton Morris argues that the Bible, read through the King James text, records a history of extraterrestrial intervention and lineage management, not universal theology. Morris says that Genesis separates an unknowable creator of physical law from the...

Book of the Unknown Painter is an exploration of the philosophy and practice of painting, offering readers a unique glimpse into the mind of an anonymous artist known only as The Painter. This work is a collection of aphorisms that reflect a lifetime of contemplation...