The Authentic Leader: Leading with Purpose and Passion by Mustafa A. Nejem is an exploration of leadership rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and human connection. Nejem's candid reflections on his journey, from overcoming self-doubt and impostor syndrome to navigating systemic challenges, offer readers a relatable and...

Discipline by Subtraction: The Art of Strategic Laziness by James R. Snoddy presents a discipline-based approach that allows individuals to reclaim their time, perspective, and relationships by eliminating elements that do not add value to their lives. Strategic Laziness is not about removing tasks simply...

The Playful Advantage by Chris Marshall offers the idea that playfulness is a vital human capacity that enhances creativity, adaptability, and learning in complex environments. Marshall critiques rigid, hierarchical management models and promotes playfulness as a strategic, context-sensitive quality rooted in neuroscience and psychology. Using...

In an evolving business world, the need for inclusivity is becoming more apparent and is no longer an option. It is a strategic necessity that goes far deeper than political correctness. The Inclusive Leader: Embracing Diversity for Organizational Excellence by Mustafa Nejem points out that...

Sid Thatte’s Algebra begins by establishing arithmetic as the foundation for algebra through shared operational rules and categorizes numbers into real and imaginary types, explaining their properties and placements on the number line. The text elaborates on operations with signed numbers, order of operations, and...

In Working-Class Kids and Visionary Educators in a Multiracial High School by Karen V. Hansen and Nicholas Monroe, Sunnyvale High School was established in California during significant social changes and numerous challenges. The school mainly catered to middle-class families whose many family members had a...

Passion to Profit by Dr. Annise Mabry takes the homeschooling choice one step further in teaching others. Any parent or guardian who has taken on the responsibility of teaching at home knows that there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works for every child, parent, and...

In The Art of an Enlightened Woman, Sarah Voldeng defines empowerment as internal personal power derived from strength, confidence, and responsibility for one’s choices. She references Socrates on self-knowledge and continuous learning as foundational to empowerment. Voldeng’s Formula Factor Theory balances energizing “fill factors” and...

Crossing the Cactus by David C. Blivin is a roadmap for building tech commercialization ecosystems beyond Silicon Valley in under-resourced regions in the U.S. Blivin talks about the critical importance of early-stage capital, experienced leadership aligned with startup phases, and local talent pipelines supported by...

What the F*ck Do You Actually Want? by Max Stephens examines how modern individuals often pursue societal goals that cause disconnection from authentic desires and others. He traces this condition to the Industrial Revolution’s shift from meaningful work to mechanization and consumerism, intensified by digital...