Rachel and Sammy’s Prairie Partner, with photographs and text by Jannifer Powelson, is a book to treasure. This field guide to the plants of the Midwestern prairie complements the author’s earlier Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk picture book series for young children. It is intended...

David Elkins brings readers a varied collection of illustrations in his art book, Tamaren. These illustrations cover various themes and topics related to different aspects of individual and societal phenomena. Elkins touches on the prevalence of geometry in society through illustrations that show how individuals...

Michael Cooper’s memoir Miscalculated Risks is a collection of survival stories pulled from forty years of trekking through the North American wilderness. This isn't some slow-burning narrative; it’s a series of high-stakes moments when things went completely wrong during backpacking, climbing, and rafting trips. Cooper...

Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change by Dr. Mark Van Rijmenam aims to prepare us for the technological advancements that we will face in the future. It introduces the WAVE framework (Watch, Adapt, Verify, Empower) that will help ensure that the new...

Off-Grid Living for Beginners by Calvin Brooks is about transitioning from an urban lifestyle to one free from it. The book describes the various sources of power, generators, and batteries. Brooks has a vast knowledge of how to source water and the techniques associated with...

The Willing by Marivan S narrates the story of Maryan, a woman who has faced a difficult life from the moment of her birth. Maryan grew up in a dysfunctional family where abuse was the order of the day. She was also born into a...

Arboreal Destiny: The Trees That Shaped the History and Culture of Nations by Gregg Coodley, MD, is an exploration of humanity's profound relationship with trees. The book examines the historical, cultural, medicinal, and ecological significance of twenty tree species, illustrating their indispensable roles in shaping...

Daniel MacLeod’s The Ultimate Preparedness Framework is a refreshing guide for families who want to be ready for the unexpected without blowing their budget on a mountain of survival gear. He walks you through a logical system: studying your local geography, identifying actual risks like...

A Charisma of Owls is a fantastic book that provides a clear and realistic understanding of what owls are, how many different owl species there are in the world, how widespread they are, why owls have been either a source of fascination or terror in so...

Can a camera (and thus photography) change your life? This is the theme that Alix Lee explores in The Way of the Shoestring Outdoor Photographer. In this book, the author recounts his travel experiences visiting Hong Kong in the 1900s and the Isle of Man...