The Start-Up Puzzle: How to Create a Successful New Business Venture by Robert Van Pappelendam looks into the critical factors for a successful start-up, as pieces of a puzzle. Van Pappelendam talks about the need to understand market trends, consumer behavior, and context before launching...

The Waypoints: From 400 Farewells and 3,000 Miles by Diane Gansauer is a remarkable read. While in her fifties, Diane decides to hike the Colorado Trail. Then, at sixty-one years old, she hikes the entire length of the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada. As a funeral celebrant, Diane has assisted many families with funerals and...

The Accidental Educator: Life-Defining Stories of Rites and Wrongs by Dr. Eric Reno is a memoir that explores the educational journeys of a professional educator and a lifelong learner. This book stands out for its introspective look into how formative experiences, from childhood through retirement,...

The Empathy Evolution by Ronald Goldman takes an important and much-needed look at what’s causing so many of the problems in modern American society. Using a mix of psychology and real-world data, Goldman explores how our earliest experiences shape things like violence, racism, and corruption....

I have studied my family’s roots for over sixty years and found Tracing Roots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Ancestry by Penelope Green a wonderful resource. Penelope covers the topic well and gives amateur genealogists a fantastic roadmap to discovering everything they can about...

The Spirit of Wealth Preservation: Leverage Your Finite Life for the Infinite Good by Ken Polk chronicles his personal and professional journey, starting from his childhood in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. He shares his pivotal experiences, such as being cut from his college baseball team, which...

The Definitive Israel-Palestine Reader by BD Publishing is a comprehensive anthology that spans the history, politics, and cultural dynamics of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. This meticulously compiled work is a historical and educational resource, offering a balanced presentation of the multifaceted issues...

To the Hilt by Dan Meyer and Marc Hartzman is a deep dive into the dangerous and fascinating world of sword swallowing. The book covers the lives and careers of iconic performers, including Dan Meyer himself, who became a leading figure in the field, setting...

The Innovative Guide to Fashion and Beauty by Murielle Gagne talks about fashion through the angles and experiences of various people. Each person has their own fashion footprint, and people create their style based on their personality and what makes them feel good and beautiful....

The Generous Leader by Joe Davis is about leading with empathy and a deep understanding of human needs. It highlights the importance of adopting a humane approach to leadership and focusing on building healthy relationships with people at work. Leaders who wish to get the...