Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Captures the innocence of fully losing yourself to love. Violet is an honest collection of fifty poems that may look small on the outside but reveal themselves as huge on the inside. The frame of mind when falling in love for the first time and other emotional excerpts are explored from the perspective of a […]
A well-reasoned series of political observations delivered from an intelligent and impassioned writer. Some books stir the mind, while others toy with emotions. Somewhat rare in the world of nonfiction, The Ranting of an Uneducated Reactionary unequivocally does both. Oscar Phillips’ astringent assessments of a variety of topics, ranging from egalitarianism to the consequences of
As comfortable and honest as if it were coming from a close confidant. Rules of engagement can be defined as the specific set of guidelines that govern circumstances while engaged in combat. These rules do not necessarily dictate how a result is to be achieved, but indicate what measures are considered unacceptable in said combat.
An indispensable companion on any avid learner’s journey. History holds numerous lessons for those with an appetite for scholarship, and Europe on the Path to Self-Destruction offers plenty in the way of education and enlightenment. With retrospection as a trusty traveling companion, Jack L. Schwartzwald acts as a tour guide for Europe between the years
Offers every piece of his authentic self in a display that garners respect and admiration. Though modern opinions and viewpoints are shifting, being gay in a world that feels different from you has never been easy. And growing up as a gay child in the 1950s and 1960s was a much different experience than it
The closest you’ll get to sharing tea and scones with the famed novelist. Are you guilty of naming a beloved pet Mr. Darcy? Were you disappointed to discover that Austenland isn’t a real resort? When you dream, do you see yourself in elegant but stifling formalwear that requires assistance to put on? If so, Joe
An endlessly practical guide that is sure to increase personal worth and fulfillment. If you’ve ever worked in the corporate world, you know there is no end to inspiring poster slogans, motivating catchphrases and optimistic mission statements. While The Art of Lifelong Customers has no shortage of memorable, pithy sayings to help stimulate growth in
Fascinating and thought-provoking. About half of the world’s population lives in some form of a democracy. But how many of us actually understand the constitutional principles that govern our societies? Comprehending such an extensive subject may seem a daunting task, relegated to legislators and scholars, but with Kuttikadan’s Toward a Model of Constitutions as a
A truly enlightening journey of discovery. Inherently curious and inquisitive, children are often enthusiastic about learning new things. From lychees to lemurs, the fauna and flora of Madagascar are fascinating and exotic, offering delightful possibilities for youths and nature-lovers to consider. Throughout the thoughtfully designed book Mr. Robert’s Madagascar, we have the opportunity to discover
A thoughtful, informative and fulfilling book that is sure to inspire. More than two hundred years after the last shots of the Revolutionary War were fired, remnants of the war can still be found in many places besides history books. Al Frazza, motivated by a love of history, discovers this in a very personal way.
If you are living life in the shadow of a stroke, D. C. Roberts might have just what you need to find the motivation to carry on. His advice is not from the perspective of the medical community or from the mind of one of today’s foremost intellectuals. Rather, his vantage is that of a
A fresh and intelligent perspective told with the steady voice of insight and reason. Raised in Detroit and then working for just over three decades as a Compton cop and detective, Frederick Douglass Reynolds has spent time on both sides of the tracks. He leaves nothing off the table in his debut memoir, Black, White,
An intelligent and fast-moving collection of hard-won and thoughtful advice. What kind of person are you? Do you thrive under compassionate leadership, or do you find that people often look to you for direction? If the latter is true in your case, improving your leadership skills in a rapidly changing environment is not only beneficial,
Will shatter false illusions of wealth and start you down a path that will lead to financial utility. Everyone Is an Entrepreneur: Selling Economic Self-Determination in a Post-Soviet World is a fascinating study of economics from the vantage of an American living in Armenia. Gregory V. Diehl examines what it means to be an entrepreneur
Offers a glimmer of hope and proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Do you ever experience a golden pang of nostalgia for the sights, sounds, and experiences of your younger years? Or, like Denise Bossarte, was your childhood filled with repeated violations, traumas so deep that you are still suffering
A respectful and solicitous guidebook that offers something for everyone. Are you a content person, or do you constantly find yourself dissatisfied with what you have and who you are? Do you have purpose in your life or are you endlessly searching for something? Have you considered that maximizing your own potential, working to become
Amy’s genuine and relatable account will bring you to tears and move you to action. We have to eat to live, but not everyone has a healthy relationship with food and eating. Food: Eat with Ease Every Day by Amy Freinberg-Trufas is one woman’s honest memoir detailing the journey from obesity, isolation and self-loathing to
The excelling value of wisdom is incontrovertibly argued. If asked to define wisdom, you might think it an easy task. Wisdom includes the ability to utilize knowledge and understanding. Applying wisdom can help avoid problems and dangers, can provide a springboard for problem-solving, and can make us more empathetic humans. But these ideas just scratch
A delightful and rewarding pursuit for pianists everywhere. 12 Grand Waltzes is a diverse collection of piano music suitable for intermediate to advanced musicians, although even beginners will enjoy the evocative melodies and lilting tempos. Available in paperback or in a highly visible and easily usable digital format, Dersom’s original music is a delightful and
Darkness and light fuse together in the fiery account, When To Run, Born Scared by Stephanie King. Part maddening and part saddening, King lays out the incessant traumas and periodic triumphs in a tortured life. With a racist, heartless father, an equally sadistic older sister, and a loving mother that lacks the courage to stand
A fascinating exploration of the connection between science and theology. In the early 17th century, the Galileo affair created a significant rift between science and religion. In time, this gap slowly filled in as religious views conceded to mounting scientific evidence. The chasm, however, was torn wide open once again upon Charles Darwin’s publication of
Will keep you interested and emotionally invested until the very end of the bittersweet journey. Scott Gould is extremely candid and refreshingly honest in Things That Crash, Things That Fly. “Until then, I’d never lived in a precise moment I knew life had changed, but this was one.” He doesn’t beat around the bush or
Always trying to make the best of less than ideal circumstances, Tyrel Nelson shares a collection of heartwarming stories in Those Darn Stripes. Recent and distant memories fade into pleasant ramblings as Tyrel gets out of his own head and lets his mind wander, giving readers a backstage pass to his three decades of life.
Plotkin is as credible of a writer about bonds and bondsmen as you could hope for. When you were a child playing board games, it was as simple as rolling doubles or using a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card to be released from jail. As an adult living in the real world, the situation
