The Awakened Body by Ray Walker is a well-written memoir that takes readers through Ray’s transformative journey of self-discovery and her 140-pound weight loss. Ray discusses a series of challenges and battles with her body since childhood. These include the impact of excessive sugary treats,...

Character Drawing with Alcohol Markers by Lidia Cambón is a beginner-friendly guide that walks you through using alcohol markers to create character illustrations inspired by manga. This is a stunning foray into Cambón’s style as she reveals the ins and outs of what led her...

It’s Not the Bricks, It’s the Mortar by Mike Cosentino is a guide for anyone who wants to succeed in retail. The author uses the image of bricks (the systems and products) and mortar (the “invisible” soft skills, like teamwork and good service) to demonstrate...

In Opening the Gate to New Worlds: How to Write a Book Children Will Treasure by Lauren Bingham is a resource for those wanting to write a story for young readers or for their children. The premise is rooted in the theory that the love...

To be a good leader, you need to be reliable, a problem solver, and an expert in your industry. In Taking Charge! Dave Osborn offers a practical guide to developing these qualities and building a profitable organization for the long term. He begins by explaining...

The 6 Pillars of Personal Transformation by William B. Patman offers a unique approach to personal growth that challenges the quick-fix mentality common in self-help literature. Rather than focusing solely on surface-level habit changes, Patman argues that true, sustainable transformation begins with reconfiguring identity and...

Merle Symes’s The Innovation Edge examines how companies can maintain continuous innovation amid rapid technological change. Using examples like Ray Kurzweil’s work on exponential tech progress, Symes argues that surviving today requires strategic innovation beyond small improvements. He introduces four innovation maturity levels, from stagnant...

Greenhouse Gardening for the Absolute Beginner by Jaden Rivers is a highly recommended beginner’s guide for those wishing to get a greenhouse and don’t know how to get started. This book shows where to begin and walks you through how to grow your food throughout...

Keith Thorn’s No Mud: No Lotus uses the metaphor of mud to describe difficult life experiences such as grief, loss, burnout, and depression, which often precede healing or renewal. He argues that cultural habits encourage avoiding pain, but meaningful change requires fully experiencing discomfort rather...

You Are Not Broken by Melinda Zappone is an inspiring self-help book that shares helpful tips on how we can heal from emotional and psychological trauma. Zappone introduces the Toolbox Approach, which is an effective way to deal with the emotional traumas we are holding...