Directions in Paradox Comix by John F. Elliott presents stories, wisdom to live by, and humor. You can read it as a philosophical manifesto or therapy guide. Some readers will simply enjoy the illustrations, which are very symbolic. The author cleverly builds maxims into templates...

Demystifying the Doctorate: Your Guide to Survive and Thrive by Cody Arvidson is a practical field guide for anyone at the start or lost somewhere in the middle of a doctoral program. The book opens by naming a problem most dissertation textbooks skip entirely: the...

Dementia In The Raw by Lisa Berlanga is her uncensored account of becoming a full‑time caregiver after her mother’s stroke changes everything at home. A diagnosis of dementia altered everything for her, turning her life upside down, sideways, any way but upright and facing forward....

In Dating (Again), author Dr. Paula Caligiuri shows us how our prehistoric survival wiring impacts modern online romance for people starting over in their middle years. After going through a mid-life divorce, the author fell into the chaotic world of matchmaking apps, witnessing a culture...

Deadly Dilemma by Anthony Gurley opens with a suicide letter the 73-year-old author wrote in May 2023 and never sent. Instead of acting on the thoughts, Anthony chooses to take a harder look at his life. What follows is a memoir that narrates a fascinating...

Dr. James P. Manning’s Deeply Human says that unrecognized emotion continues to shape conduct. He presents the body as the place where emotional information may appear before a person can name it. The book describes therapy as a process in which a person notices a...

Our choices define the course of our lives. But quite often, we end up making poor choices. According to author Sean Watt, decision-making depends on a person's personality, their knowledge, and their skills. With Decisions That Fit, Watt seeks to help readers improve their decision-making...

Daffy by Andrea Moriarty is a collection of stories focused on motherhood, especially the experience of raising children on the autism spectrum. Instead of following a single, linear narrative, the book unfolds through a series of personal essays and shared reflections by a close-knit group...

At first glance, the flexible nature of remote work seems like a brilliant innovation. While it offers so many benefits over more traditional employment models, that convenience often comes at a heavy price. Working from home blurs the boundaries between work tasks and recreation, as...

Few other pet species share our lives as intimately as dogs do. They can be trained to perform a huge variety of roles. But in exchange for their loyalty and devotion, we owe them compassionate care through each stage of life. This means not only...