Young adult fantasy readers are used to certain formulas: a chosen hero, a sweeping quest, and often an inevitable romance. But award-winning author Jordan S. Keller is charting a different course with her latest novel, A Sea of Ships and Souls, a high-seas adventure that swaps predictable tropes for friendship, determination, and a hero who…
Read MoreEntrepreneur, filmmaker, and author Demetrius A. Matthews is taking readers inside a world often misunderstood with the release of BULLY LIFESTYLE: A Maximalist Expression, a visually striking coffee table book that goes far beyond photographs of bulldogs. Blending personal storytelling, cultural commentary, and powerful imagery, the project explores Matthews’ deep connection to bulldogs and the…
Read MoreFeeling nervous before a presentation, job interview, or important meeting is a normal part of professional life. But for millions of workers, workplace anxiety goes far beyond occasional nerves, creating a cycle that can quietly undermine confidence, career growth, and overall well-being. According to psychotherapist Jonathan Berent, one of the biggest mistakes people make when…
Read MoreWhen tragedy strikes, many people are left asking a painful question: Could I have done more? For Nigel Roberts, that question lingered for years after the deaths of his daughter and wife. Seeking answers, the former World Bank director embarked on an extraordinary two-month, 450-mile trek through one of the most remote regions of Nepal,…
Read MoreMost authors worry about writer’s block. Hank Quense imagines a far more dangerous problem: what if the characters themselves decide they’ve had enough? That’s the delightfully absurd premise behind Character Revolt: Characters Behaving Badly, Quense’s new meta-fantasy novel that turns the relationship between creators and their fictional creations into a hilarious battle for survival. In…
Read MoreFor decades, the story of how notorious mob boss Lucky Luciano was finally brought to justice has centered on powerful men, organized crime, and the rise of law enforcement in New York City. But a new historical novel is putting a long-overlooked figure back where many historians believe she belongs: at the center of the…
Read MoreThe American Revolution is often told through the stories of famous generals, founding fathers, and battlefield victories. But a new historical novel from former U.S. Navy officer Ray Deptula shifts the focus to the ordinary people caught in the middle of history’s most defining conflicts. In A Dog Before a Soldier, Deptula uses the perspective…
Read MoreThe legacy of legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers will be celebrated at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture’s Centennial Festival on June 13 when his wife, Marcia Withers, and daughter, Kori Withers, appear to discuss their children’s book, Grandma’s Hands. The mother-daughter team will participate in the festival’s Kids Clubhouse programming, introducing young readers…
Read MoreMany business books promise a roadmap to success, but few are built on the kind of real-world experience that spans international expansion, industry disruption, and decades of leadership. In his new book, Business is Simple: From a Family Cottage Business to World Processing and Markets, former Perdue Farms CFO and Handy Seafood owner Terry Conway…
Read MoreAs smartphones continue to dominate the way people consume information, educators and instructional designers face a growing challenge: how do you create learning experiences that capture attention and deliver value on a small screen? Instructional design veteran Paul Clothier tackles that question in his new book, Mastering Mobile Learning Design: A Practical Guide, offering a…
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