Co-Founder Richard Foos on How Rhino Records Turned Out-of-Print Music Into a $100M Business

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Rhino Records & Shout! Factory Co-Founder Richard Foos on Building the Reissue Business

Richard Foos co-founded Rhino Records and Shout! Factory (now Shout! Studios), and he’s known as the godfather of reissue culture. The record industry was always chasing the next hit. Foos found his value in old music, film and TV catalogs that the labels had written off. Rhino grew from $91,000 in first-year sales to more than $100 million a year before Time Warner bought it.

Richard talks about starting with a $140-a-month record store near UCLA, the novelty single that turned the store into a label by accident, and how Rhino invented reissues and remastering. He also covers how Shout! Factory brought Freaks and Geeks and Mystery Science Theater 3000 back, and what he’s working on now.

Key takeaways
Value where others see obsolescence. The labels thought old music was worthless. Rhino built a $100M+ business on it.
Care about quality. Remastering from the original tapes made old records sound better than they ever had.
Persistence pays. Shout! Factory would spend a year or ten clearing rights if that’s what it took.
Experiment and adjust. Keep going with an idea that’s working slowly, and keep changing it in small ways.
Start on the side. Nights and weekends count. Online tools make it cheaper to start than ever.

Quotes
“Previous to us doing it, there was really no such thing as reissues.”
“We cared about the music or show so much we would never give up.”
“Just keep doing it and make little adjustments to the right and the left.”
“We had no idea that it would be successful.”

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HATCHEPSUT: FEMALE FALCON OVER EGYPT A NOVEL by WILLIAM S. ROBERTS

https://www.amazon.com/HATCHEPSUT-FEMALE-FALCON-EGYPT-NOVEL/dp/1105261948

In an age when kings ruled Egypt and women stood in the shadows of power, one woman rose above tradition to claim the throne of the greatest kingdom on earth. Hatshepsut defied convention, political rivals, and the expectations of her time to become Pharaoh of Egypt. William S. Roberts Set against the splendor and danger of the ancient world, this novel follows her extraordinary journey through ambition, sacrifice, love, and betrayal. As alliances shift and enemies gather, Hatshepsut must prove herself worthy not only of the crown, but of history itself. This is the story of the woman who became a falcon over Egypt.

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Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children: … and keep them awake all night long by Randolph B. Schiffer

https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Stories-That-Terrify-Children/dp/1738339440

What if the stories we tell before sleep aren’t meant to quiet the dark, but to awaken it — to understand it, and to open a child’s mind to wonder?

These are bedtime stories for adults who still remember the shadows.

Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children may sound like a provocation—but it isn’t, not really. These stories aren’t about horror for horror’s sake. They’re about the way children actually see the world—alive with mystery, shadow, and the possibility that magic and menace coexist just beyond the edges of the nightlight.

Children already sense that darkness holds both danger and wonder. What they want from stories isn’t protection from fear, but fairness in it—a sense that even in the strangest tale, things make sense somehow. That’s what these stories offer: not terror, but truth told through the eyes of imagination unafraid to look into the dark.

“I wrote this book for my children. Not because I had the answers—but because the stories might ask the right questions.”~Randolph B. Schiffer

AUTHOR’s NOTES

In the spring of 1990, my wife and I were told that our three-year-old son, Brenton, had acute lymphocytic leukemia. At that time, survival was uncertain, and treatment was long, painful, and unforgiving. We could not control the disease — but we believed we might help him endure it.

Small children do not fear death; they fear abandonment. So we restructured our lives to ensure that Brenton was never alone. And when doctors later warned us he might be relapsing, I began telling him stories at bedtime — stories of danger and courage, fear and resilience. In them, I reversed the roles I wished I could have reversed in real life: the father became the one in peril; the child, the witness to strength.

These eight stories are not gentle tales. They are stories of suspense and moral reckoning, of animals and ancient spirits, of cowardice and bravery. They were told by candlelight during the hardest year of our lives, in the hope that story might fortify where medicine could not.

The doctors were wrong. Brenton survived. He is now grown, with a child of his own.

I have written these stories down in the hope that somewhere, another child — and another family — might find in them what we did: not comfort, but courage.

— Randolph B. Schiffer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer
Author Neurologist Psychiatrist Marine Corps Veteran

Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer is a Yale graduate, Marine Corps veteran, and retired physician who made his mark as the only U.S. doctor listed in Best Doctors in America for both neurology and psychiatry. Over his 35-year medical career, he held senior academic roles and co-founded the American Neuropsychiatric Association. He is also a widely published medical researcher.

Since retiring in 2010, Dr. Schiffer has turned to writing, blending medicine, memory, and myth. His literary works include David and Lee Roy: A Viet Nam Story, Goodbye Stories from University Hospital, and the forthcoming Bedtime Stories to Terrify Children (Omera Press)—a poignant and eerie collection drawn from stories he once told his children.

He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and writes from his cabin on Bois Blanc Island, Lake Huron.

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FLIGHT OF A DEAD MAN and stories of order and chaos from my flightlogs by Captain Tom McHale

Every flight has a story. Some stay with you for a lifetime.

What happens when the unexpected takes control and every decision matters?

In Flight of a Dead Man, veteran pilot Thomas A. McHale opens his flight logbooks to share extraordinary true stories from a lifetime in aviation. From the challenges of early flight training and Army aviation to the high-stakes world of commercial flying, McHale revisits moments of danger, uncertainty, courage, and unexpected humanity that shaped his journey through the skies.

A near miss, an engine failure during takeoff, severe icing over the North Atlantic, and encounters with people whose lives intersect in unforgettable ways reveal just how quickly order can give way to chaos. Each story offers a candid look at the split-second decisions, discipline, and responsibility demanded of those who take to the air—and the human consequences that can extend far beyond the cockpit.

Yet these pages are about more than flying. They explore the fragile balance between confidence and humility, the weight of responsibility, the cost of sacrifice, and the moments of compassion and connection that emerge when circumstances are pushed to the limit.

Honest, engaging, and rich with hard-earned perspective, Flight of a Dead Man takes readers behind the cockpit door and into the experiences that cannot be captured by flight instruments alone.

For aviation enthusiasts and readers drawn to compelling true stories, this is a journey through the unpredictable nature of flight—and the extraordinary human stories found along the way.

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The Rapid Weight Loss Plan 2.0 by Royal Phoenix, Saryn Phoenix

https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Weight-Loss-Plan/dp/B0CT9ZYD5V

How many people have started a new diet plan, just to find the food unappetizing, the system’s rules too complex, or the cost too prohibitive? Many diet plans do not take into account the schedule of busy people who have little time for diet and exercise, but you don’t need to know how to cook or exercise continuously to start the weight loss process. You don’t have to be a world class chef, a ton of money for fresh foods, or elusive rules to follow these simple guidelines and recipe ideas. The Rapid Weight Loss Plan offers more than just quick weight loss, it changes your mindset. With this new system, you can embrace a new way of thinking about yourself and the world around you.

About the Authors
Royal Phoenix & Saryn Phoenix have been married for thirty years and have seven amazing children. As a family, they spend most of their downtime playing games together such as Fortnite. If they are going to do a physical activity, they love to go to the beach as they are fortunate enough to live within driving distance of some of the best beaches in the country.

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Debt and Taxes: Defusing America’s Debt Bomb by Howard Mick

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKLB1WGQ

The Roots of America’s Debt Crisis and What it Means for Our Future
America is on a precarious financial brink with a national debt that has soared, surpassing our gross domestic product by more than 25 percent. In this urgent and enlightening book, distinguished legal expert Howard Mick delves into the fiscal policies that have led us here and presents a clear pathway out of the impending crisis.

Inside Debt and Taxes, you will discover:

Historical Context: The decisions and policies that have escalated the national debt to its current unsustainable level and contributed to wealth concentration.
Factual Analysis: Insights based on government data and leading economists’ opinions to understand the depth of the problem.
Actionable Strategies: Practical and innovative solutions to stabilize and reduce the national debt.
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Information that every voter needs to challenge political complacency and demand effective fiscal reforms.

Howard Mick brings over five decades of experience in business law, specializing in banking regulations and fiscal policies. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Mick combines his deep knowledge with a straightforward approach to equip readers with the understanding necessary to influence America’s financial future.

Why Read Debt and Taxes?

Gain a deeper understanding of the national debt and its implications for our economy and quality of life.
Learn about the fiscal missteps that need correcting for a healthier economic future.
Become an informed voter who can advocate for fiscal responsibility and change.

Order your copy today and join the movement toward a sustainable fiscal future. America’s economic stability depends on informed, proactive citizens.

About the author
Howard Mick worked fifty-two years in the legal field, retiring twelve years ago. After serving as an Army reservist, he joined a leading Kansas City law firm in 1959, where he specialized in business law, including public stock offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and bank regulation. His work, particularly in the banking sector, earned him recognition in Best Lawyers in America.

For over forty years, Howard has voiced concerns about America’s fiscal policies and the growing national debt. He initially expressed these views through letters to local newspapers and major publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. To more effectively communicate his insights, he decided to write a book that explores the overlooked aspects of fiscal policy in recent decades.

Howard believes that voters today need a clear understanding of how these policies have shaped the national debt and wealth distribution. Drawing on his extensive legal experience, Howard aims to provide readers with the crucial knowledge needed to navigate and influence the future of America’s fiscal landscape.

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The Taken Ones: Beaumont Novel (Large Print) (J. P. Beaumont Novel, 27) by J. A. Jance

https://www.amazon.com/Taken-Ones-Beaumont-Novel-Large/dp/0063579219

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In this twisty, fast-paced mystery spanning from Alaska to Washington, young girls are going missing, and private investigator J. P. Beaumont is the only one who can find them, from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance.

Despite her name, Twinkle Winkleman is as tough as nails. A skilled mechanic and certified spitfire, she has a nose for trouble. So when young women from Anchorage begin disappearing after heading to Seattle for “internships,” Twinkle is convinced that something dangerous is happening. But both the Anchorage and Seattle authorities dismiss her out of hand.

With nowhere else to turn, Twinkle calls on an old friend: private investigator J. P. Beaumont. While Twinkle and J. P. investigate the disappearances, they stumble upon a plot more nefarious than they could have imagined. Can they put a stop to the kidnappings—and bring the girls home—before it’s too late?

About the author
J.A. Jance is the New York Times best selling author of 46 contemporary mysteries in four different series.

A voracious reader, J. A. Jance knew she wanted to be a writer from the moment she read her first Wizard of Oz book in second grade. Always drawn to mysteries, from Nancy Drew right through John D. McDonald’s Travis Magee series, it was only natural that when she tried her hand at writing her first book, it would be a mystery as well.

J. A. Jance went on to become the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family, and Edge of Evil. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.

Jance is an avid crusader for many causes, including the American Cancer Society, Gilda’s Club, the Humane Society, the YMCA, and the Girl Scouts. A lover of animals, she has a rescued Dachshund named Bella.

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Confessions of a cashier by Charlene Malbaurn

https://www.amazon.com/dp/9369542523

Confessions of a cashier is a cathartic experience in writing about how life’s most challenging times have the power to strengthen our character and allow one to be filled with grace, and ultimately gratitude for the sheer beauty of this one life we have been given.

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The Next Chapter: One Man’s Journey Into Aging and Life After Retirement by Jeff Luce

https://www.amazon.com/Next-Chapter-Journey-Aging-Retirement/dp/B0HMWG3N1Y

Aging and retirement are major milestones in people’s lives. Having retired in 2022, and having turned sixty-seven years old, Jeff Luce is in the midst of these two life forces, and it has been traumatic, fun, exciting, and a learning experience. Aging and retirement most often run in parallel, and now, he has collected his thoughts into one book, a book of conversational tone and approach where he shares stories with a friend (you!) about his experiences.

You will laugh, cry, learn, and think about your own situation as you travel through The Next Chapter.

About the Author

Jeff Luce is a sixty-seven-year-old retiree. He holds his BS in pharmacy from Purdue University and Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University. Prior to his retirement, he spent ten years as an orthopedic surgery consultant, then worked over twenty-five years in various roles in health outcomes research that led to a life of travel and participating in fun and interesting events.

Now, he and his wife enjoy marking off travel destinations and seeing their grandchildren as much as possible. They reside in the beautiful mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina, admiring the brilliant view from their window every morning.

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Reflections on Mountaineering: A Journey Through Life as Experienced in the Mountains (FIFTH EDITION, Revised and Expanded) with Addendum: 2024 by Alan V Goldman

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1778830552

Presented as one hundred thirty-eight narrative-style poems, some of which are rhyming and others are in prose or blank verse, Reflections on Mountaineering, A Journey Through Life as Experienced in the Mountains, a FIFTH EDITION, Revised and Expanded summarizes much of what the author, Alan V. Goldman, learned in his more than 30 years of climbing, either from personal experience, or from his mountaineering peers. Mr. Goldman came to realize that many of the same moral issues that confront us in everyday life are likewise present in the high mountains, only to a sharper degree. Still, many of the poems reflect on themes and situations that are peculiarly prominent in the mountain environment.

Collectively, the poems constitute a “meditation” on the nature of reality itself as perceived in the context of exploring the limits of human understanding and achievement. Musing on topics such as awe and wonder, fear and how to confront it, the lure of the big mountains, as well as the role of luck, fate and chance, Mr. Goldman makes accessible to the general public the otherwise “hidden” truths that mountaineers often experience. Further, many of the poems address the human perception of reality in the context of the meaning of life itself, and of how climbers impart meaning to the mountains by the very act of climbing them.

Other poems deal with the need to confront a mountain’s challenge, the varying perception of time’s passage in the mountains, a climber’s insight and situational awareness in the mountain arena, dealing with the force of a mountain’s presence, and the power of a mountain’s reality. There’s also the phenomenon of the interrelation of these and other topics in a single experience as reflected in any given poem.

Of course, the poems deal with the feelings evoked by striving for success in the mountains, but also cope with the trauma of defeat. Above all, there is human meaning to be found in the very preparation and discipline required for mountaineering, as well as in experiencing the elation of conquest, of both the mountains and of ourselves.

About the author
Alan V. Goldman is a graduate of The Horace Mann School, 1975; Harvard College, 1979; and Harvard Law School, 1982. In addition to his mountaineering adventures, he practiced law for many years, and is now retired.

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Wall Street Maverick: Musings on a Career of Innovation, Derivatives, Credit, and Risk by Thomas Jasper

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https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Street-Maverick-Innovation-Derivatives/dp/B0H46WQY1M

IN THE WALL STREET boom of the 1980s and 1990s, fortunes were made, markets were invented, and the rules were still being written.

Where others saw risk, Tom Jasper recognized opportunity, but never at the expense of his ethical code. Wall Street Maverick is as much the story of Jasper’s contributions to derivatives, swaps, and credit markets as it is the story of a career defined by adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to operate on the edge. He navigated steep learning curves to thrive in a highly competitive—and sometimes cutthroat—environment.

This is no typical Wall Street memoir. It is, instead, a front-row account of how one modern financial market was built, told by a man who helped build it.

At the start of his career, Jasper stumbled into Lower Manhattan and seized opportunities to transform his trademark high risk tolerance into innovation. He recounts building and running Salomon Brothers’ successful interest rate swap desk (one of the largest in the industry), helping found and co-chair the ISDA by uniting fiercely competitive market participants, and later creating new credit default swap distribution models at Primus Guaranty.

Innovation, however, never came without danger. Jasper writes candidly about navigating scandal, global crises, and the 2008 financial meltdown—surviving by staying flexible, surrounding himself with exceptional talent, and never losing his moral compass as he walked the tightrope between risk and respect for the bottom line.

Wall Street Maverick offers a rare, honest look at building a career—and an industry—on the knife’s edge between risk and reward.

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Run Robbie Run by Jon Pepper

https://www.amazon.com/Run-Robbie-Jon-Pepper/dp/B0H116JL73

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Jon Pepper’s political farce Run Robbie Run is a razor-sharp satire of an American political party at war with itself— and it’s wickedly funny.

Set during an election year nomination process, the novel follows two spectacularly unfit candidates: Dewey Fenwick, an 87-year-old former president who can barely stay conscious, and his successor Robbie Crowe, a lazy, self-absorbed billionaire who stumbles into the nomination without earning a single vote.

Pepper’s comic gifts are immediately on display.

The opening scene, in which campaign aides frantically try to rouse Dewey from a Golden Girls dream before television journalists arrive, is a masterclass in political absurdity. But the novel’s real engine is Robbie — a man so thoroughly unprepared for the presidency that when asked about his vision for America, he offers a few lyrics from What a Wonderful World and tells his aide to write it down.

The satire cuts in all directions.

The party machine, corrupt billionaire puppet-masters, a fawning media, campus radicals planning “mostly peaceful” firebombings at the Chicago convention — no faction escapes unscathed. The fictional surveillance program “America’s Just Rewards,” essentially a social credit system dressed up in loyalty-points marketing, provides the novel’s chilling undertow beneath all the comedy.

The supporting cast is superb: Dinda, the idealistic campaign intern who slowly realizes the party has no actual principles; Senator Hiram Fry, a straight-talking old warhorse who delivers the novel’s most sobering warnings; Lady Janice, the former First Lady desperate to return to the White House; and Marty, Robbie’s long-suffering aide whose deadpan exasperation carries the humor throughout.

Pepper writes with the confidence of someone who has watched Washington up close, and it shows.
Run Robbie Run is sharp, fast, and bracingly cynical — a comic novel that lands its punches because the absurdity never strays too far from reality.

About the author
Jon Pepper’s six novels form distinctive set of modern satirical fiction—mainly focused on business, politics, and popular culture. They have won praise from critics and readers alike for their humor, insight, clear prose, and brisk pacing.

Jon’s newest novel, “Run Robbie Run,” debuts June 16, 2026. It’s a fast, sharply comic political satire that aims its barbs at the modern campaign machine, media incentives, and the wealthy “do-gooder” class. One review observed: “What makes this work is the voice: brisk, confident, and unapologetically satirical. Pepper writes with a comedian’s timing and a columnist’s eye for hypocrisy.”

“Run Robbie Run” is Jon’s sixth novel. It follows his five-book series, “Fossil Feuds,” centered on the wealthy Crowe family’s New York-based energy empire. Intra-family warfare, executive rivalries, crosstown competitors, government regulators, and climate activists threaten to bring it all down. The Crowe family’s battles are sometimes petty, sometimes mean, but they’re always lively, amusing, and deeply human.

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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Trust Factor with Kim Bohr: Unlocking Higher Revenue and Employee Retention

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About the Guest(s):
Kim Bohr is the President and CEO of Spark Effect, a national leadership advisory firm specializing in working with Fortune 1000 and mission-driven organizations as they navigate restructuring, leadership transitions, mergers, and AI integration. With a wealth of experience as a CEO through planned succession, Kim has successfully led cultural integration following mergers. Additionally, she serves on the board of Cascade Public Media and has chaired governance for Susan G. Komen’s national board. Kim is also the host of the Courage to Advance podcast, where she discusses leadership challenges and how to build and maintain trust within organizations.

Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss is joined by Kim Bohr of Spark Effect to explore the intricate dynamics of organizational trust. Trust, as Kim emphasizes, is quantifiable and essential for thriving businesses, particularly amidst dramatic disruptions like AI advancements. The conversation delves into Kim’s extensive research featured in the “2026 State of Organizational Trust” report and sheds light on the pivotal role trust plays in impacting an organization’s revenue, retention, and reputation.
Throughout the episode, Kim explains how organizations can navigate the challenges posed by AI anxiety and organizational disruptions. She argues that trust and communication must be foundational elements in any strategic plan. Kim shares compelling findings from her research, revealing that high-trust organizations exhibit significantly higher revenue, employee retention, and reputation scores. The conversation offers valuable insights into how leadership can foster trust through clear communication, supportive management, and a strategic approach to embracing technological innovations without alienating employees.

Key Takeaways:
Trust is a critical element for organizational success, measurable and manageable like any other KPI.
Organizations with high levels of trust report higher revenue, employee retention, and customer reputation scores.
The introduction and ongoing use of AI represent significant disruptions but offer opportunities for innovation if navigated strategically.
Effective communication and transparency from leadership are paramount in managing disruptions and building trust.
Leadership development and executive coaching are crucial for managers to address current and future disruptions effectively.

Notable Quotes:
“Trust has a direct connection to retention, reputation, and revenue.” – Kim Bohr
“Trust isn’t a squishy thing; this is real business.” – Kim Bohr
“When trust shatters, it’s often because people feel like their leader doesn’t have their back.” – Kim Bohr
“AI is by far the most disruptive factor right now, and personal crises are right behind it.” – Kim Bohr
“We have agency, we have control, and there are ways to take action that allows us to get through this time more productively.” – Kim Bohr

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The Boy Who Could Smell Warming by Patrick Fleming

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963844572

There was always something exceptional and different about ten-year-old Reuben Otis O’Brien, but no one, including Reuben Otis himself, can figure out quite what it is. All that he knows is that he can smell something very strange that no one else can, and sometimes it makes him sick.

The Boy Who Could Smell Warming is the story of Reuben Otis’s quest to discover his special ability and its purpose. Since, as he describes himself, Reuben Otis is a “nerd in a cool guy’s body,” he does his own scientific investigation and finds out that he possesses a very unusual superpower which is vital for the whole world and will make him a true superhero. As he starts to use his superpower with the help of his family and two neighborhood friends, he learns he can change things vital to his hometown and to the entire planet. This gives Reuben Otis a newfound pride and a whole new direction to his life.

About the author
Patrick Fleming, M.Div., L.C.S.W., C.S.A.T. is a psychotherapist and spiritual coach in a private practice in St. Louis, MO, Double Rainbow Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, with his wife, Suzanne Lauber-Fleming. He is the principal co-author, with his wife and other colleagues, of a trilogy of books on psycho-spiritual trauma recovery. He has also authored a number of articles on psychological, spiritual, recovery, and social issues for a variety of national and international publications As a psychotherapist, Patrick specializes in the treatment of abuse and trauma, sexual addiction and compulsivity, couple counseling, and the integration of spirituality and psychology. He has been a hospital chaplain, a hospice counselor and a psychotherapist for over thirty years.

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Unapologetically Daring to Inspire by Petronely Grindea

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJB9G8H

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In this powerful memoir, I bare my soul, sharing the unvarnished truth of my life’s journey to spark a conversation about women’s empowerment. With unflinching honesty, I explore the complexities of womanhood, offering a beacon of hope and solidarity for those seeking to find their voice and claim their strength.

About the author
“Petronely Grindea is a trailblazing entrepreneur, innovator, and author who has revolutionized the spa and wellness industry. As the founder of LifeBotanica and co-founder of Innovative Wellness 360, she pioneered the ‘beauty from within’ concept, empowering countless individuals to achieve holistic wellness. With over 25 years of experience and collaborations with industry giants like Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder, Petronely’s expertise has been featured in top publications and media outlets, including Spa Management, Cosmopolitan ,Vogue, and CNBC.

Now, as an author, Petronely is sharing her unvarnished life journey and insights on women’s empowerment through her memoir, “Unapologetically Daring to Inspire.” With unflinching honesty, she explores the complexities of womanhood, offering a beacon of hope and solidarity for women seeking to find their voice and claim their strength.

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Never Give Up: Break the Connection Between Stress and Illness by Mrs Alexis A Acker-Halbur

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Give-Up-Connection-Between/dp/1494984245

If stress and anger are making you sick, Never Give Up: Break the Connection Between Stress and Illness can help you find peace and joy in your everyday life or give you the courage to open a new door to a healthy and fulfilling future.Alexis Acker-Halbur offers anyone who has suffered trauma or loss not just one way forward, but many. A survivor herself—of an astonishing number of traumas, including abuse, cancer, and a severe car accident—she describes the connection between mind, body, and spirit and shows how the stress and anger she has experienced connect to her life-threatening illnesses.Alex tells just enough of her own story to quickly become an inspiring companion for people who are struggling to heal. But her focus is always on sharing the perspectives and practices that have helped her survive and thrive, and the insights that made them possible. Every chapter contains accessible activities and practical tools geared toward managing the dark moments in your life and changing the way you think and act. After completing each activity, you will find yourself a few more steps down a new road toward healing.

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Unstoppable: The Victoria Woodhull Story by Kate Danaher

https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Victoria-Woodhull-Kate-Danaher/dp/1970157828

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“A compulsively readable portrait…a genuine pleasure…deftly paced and meticulously researched…full of rich characterization and well-observed historical detail.” — Kirkus, GET IT

“With strokes of vivid emotion and lively dialogue…Danaher gives heartfelt humanity to WoodhulL…a rousing portrait of a forgotten, sometimes maligned figure.” — BookLife, EDITOR’S PICK

VICTORIA WOODHULL AND THE COUNTRY THAT TRIED TO CRUSH HER.

In 1872, in an America that denied women the right to vote, Victoria Woodhull dared to run for president. From a difficult childhood to the center of New York’s political and financial elite, Woodhull battles scandal, ridicule, betrayal, and impossible odds as she fights to claim power in a world determined to silence women. Alongside her brilliant and fiercely loyal sister Tennessee, she challenges the establishment, reveals the sexual exploitation of women and young girls by wealthy, powerful New Yorkers, and risks everything to demand equality. Unstoppable: The Victoria Woodhull Story is a sweeping historical novel about ambition, resilience, and one woman’s determination to change America long before the nation was ready to listen.

HONORABLE MENTION, HOLLYWOOD BOOK AWARDS

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
* Wonderfully written and magically told
* Love, love, love this book!
* Fascinating history
* Thoroughly enjoyable, can’t wait for the sequel
* A great novel about a great American: Victoria Woodhull

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EARLY PRAISE

Kate Danaher’s novel Unstoppable is a revelation—and I say this having written a biography of Victoria Woodhull myself. In her fictional account of this extraordinary character, Danaher combines the work of a skilled researcher with the flair of a poet to resurrect Victoria as she was, not as she has been incorrectly depicted for a century. This Victoria, Danaher’s Victoria is the true Victoria, and she is an inspiration. — Mary Gabriel, Pulitzer Prize Finalist and author of Ninth Street Women.

Kate Danaher is an exceptional researcher, writer and storyteller. Right from the opening scene, the reader is swept into the world of American’s most famous woman of 1872. Danaher writes stirring dialogue, and her use of short, active scenes moves the book along beautifully. Historical fiction has a new starring voice, and it is that of Kate Danaher. — Marion Roach Smith, The Memoir Project

Danaher accomplishes what the finest historical novelists—from Hilary Mantel to Geraldine Brooks—understand instinctively: the past becomes meaningful not when it resembles the present but when it reminds us how different intelligent, courageous people once understood the world. — Robert Rivenbark, Amazon bestselling author of The Cloud.

About the author
This is Kate Danaher’s first novel. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Delaware and is a former professor of English at Rosemont College, Pennsylvania. She is an Irish storyteller, fiddler, and a founder and emeritus board member of the Irish Heritage Theater in Philadelphia. She also performed with and served on the board of the Delaware Shakespeare Festival, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London. Under the name Danaher and Cloud, she and her music partner, Amy Cloud Chambers, produced four Americana albums: Portraits, Late Bloomers, The Holiday Album, and the multi-award-winning album for kids, Just Kiddin’. All available on popular streaming services. An avid tennis player, she lives in Bonita Springs, Florida, with her husband, Bill Parks. They spend their summers in Troy, New York.

Kate is currently working on Volume II, Shattered, of The Victoria Woodhull Story. Volume III, Victorious, will follow that.

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Redemptive Revenge by Greg Gilmartin

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1807049256

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Carlos Quintaro is alive and he’s back!

With vengeance in his heart and PJ’s Crew in his sights… the Crew that shut down his drug empire in the mountains of Colombia. Quintaro has brought the fight to PJ McDonough’s home. On the water, in the air and the backwaters of Southern New England. Carlos has a new drug, and he is committed to expanding his empire and avenging PJ’s crew. This sequel to Greg Gilmartin’s first novel “Crew” continues the adventure with high tech machines and sailors forced to fight for

their lives, amidst the background of the Flying Foiling 50s Grand Prix in New London. The chase extends to Block Island where the forces of good must face off against one man’s evil, and find their own redemption for the murder of a teammate. Once again, Stoney, Lenny, Mickey, Dave and Kathryn are pushed to the limits of courage and friendship, by Quintaro’s evil determination. Redemptive Revenge brings together PJ’s Crew once again.

Kill or be killed? Fight or Flight? Right or wrong?

About the author
Gilmartin is a native New Yorker, born in the shadows of the parachute jump on Coney Island. Now living in Connecticut as a writer, producer and director with over 40 years experience in radio, TV and marketing. He served in the Air Force as a Russian Linguist in Germany, but only met Russians while sailing. His has worked as a car wash specialist, automotive journalist, radio DJ and award winning sports talk show host. His lowest form of celebrity came as PA Announcer for the Hartford Whalers, New England Blizzard and Hartford Wolfpack. His travel show “MysticView.TV” was broadcast on line and in hotel rooms in Southeast Connecticut, Hartford and Newport, RI for 20 years. “Castle Fires is his fourth novel and is now available along with “Can’t Sail In Jail!”, “Crew” and “Spy Island”. Keep up to date at GregGilmartin.com

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Squatch in Daga by Cindy Mauro Reisenauer

https://www.amazon.com/Squatch-Daga-Cindy-Mauro-Reisenauer/dp/1954264089

Returning to the idyllic Adirondack Mountain, newlyweds Kat and Dillon Walker learn of an escalating crisis in the dense forests surrounding their Great Lake Sacandaga home. Hikers are being hunted by an unknown assailant, and a vicious attack in the nearby village is tied to unsolved area disappearances. For Dillon, whispers of monsters lurking in the nearby woods reveal a long-buried secret, jeopardizing the new life he and Kat have begun to build. Having survived last year’s shark attacks, all their hopes of a peaceful summer fade away as Kat and Dillon’s growing connection to the attacks puts them in greater peril. As the danger deepens, it falls to them to unravel this mystery before more of their loved ones fall prey to the elusive Squatch in Daga.

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Life in Woke America: A Family’s Story of Truth and Betrayal Under Fire by Joel Rakow

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Woke-America-Familys-Betrayal/dp/1969572949

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Life in Woke America: A Family’s Story of Truth and Betrayal Under Fireis more than a political thriller-it’s a powerful story of faith, family, courage, and the values that have defined generations of Americans.

When Army Private Xavier King, a foster child who grew up without a family, joins the military in search of purpose, he discovers that the greatest battles aren’t always fought overseas. After uncovering a secret Chinese bioweapon lab operating on U.S. soil, Xavier expects the system to act. Instead, he finds himself facing powerful institutions, political pressure, and moral choices that threaten everything he has worked to build.

As he fights to protect the life and love he has found with Audrey, Xavier must navigate institutional betrayal while remaining true to his principles. Blending high-stakes suspense, a tender slow-burn romance, and timely political conflict, this novel explores what happens when ordinary people are forced to defend extraordinary truths.

At its heart, Life in Woke America is a story about personal responsibility, the strength of family, the search for truth, and the courage to stand firm when convictions are tested. It captures the enduring “Great American Fight Back Spirit” through a story of redemption, patriotism, resilience, and hope.

Perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking political thrillers, emotionally rich character-driven fiction, and stories that challenge them to think critically, question assumptions, and draw their own conclusions.

About the author
I grew up a roofer’s son, twenty miles above the Mexican border, and a childhood patient of the local black doctor. As a Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow, I advised the Secret Service and FBI on cybersecurity, ran software development and tech companies, and coached CEO’s.

My achievements include serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for wards of the state—that inform this story’s foster-care themes—League MVP for my college baseball team, three-time winner of PC Magazine’s Product of the Year, and two-time Microsoft Partner of the Year. With six grandkids and over 50 years of married life, family and faith fuel this novel.

I envisioned this novel before writing it—the saga of a marginalized man’s defiance against the deceptions of a troubled cultural elite. Crafted for conservatives and moderates craving a tale that reflects real lives—not ideological illusions—enduring intense battles against suppression, if not extermination. Dive deeper on X @inWokeAmerica, and join the fight. Our America is fragile; truth, even in fiction, is my weapon.

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Triumph Through Tragedy II by Carol Daems-Townsend

https://www.amazon.com/Amuse-Philosophy-Servitude-Kristine-Lovett/dp/B0HNBW6YQL

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This is the second book in the set. It covers two more women, inter-related to those in the first book. These two are thrown into chaos by life and find their way out to succeed beyond even their wildest dreams.

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‘Twas Christmas to Passover: God’s Graphic Image of a Savior Who Would Die for His People – Extended Edition by Stephen S. Ahokas DVM

https://www.amazon.com/Twas-Christmas-Passover-Graphic-Savior/dp/B0DKZPHN3M

Twaschristmas2passover.com

Over two thousand years ago the circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth presented a sign for the Jewish people that Jesus was born to be the Savior who would die for God’s people. But few understood the sign. Likewise, for almost two thousand years Gentile Christians have been saying, “Worthy is the Lamb . . .” without even realizing what they are saying. Consequently, the meaning of the birth of Christ and the Christmas season are not commonly understood by the masses. This book clarifies everything for both Jews and Gentiles by exploring how and what the circumstances of Christ’s birth spoke to the Jewish people at the time of His birth, and thus, revealing to us all the deeper meaning of referring to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.Over two thousand years ago the circumstances surrounding Christ’s birth presented a sign for the Jewish people that Jesus was born to be the Savior who would die for God’s people. But few understood the sign. Likewise, for almost two thousand years Gentile Christians have been saying, “Worthy is the Lamb . . .” without even realizing what they are saying. Consequently, the meaning of the birth of Christ and the Christmas season are not commonly understood by the masses. This book clarifies everything for both Jews and Gentiles by exploring how and what the circumstances of Christ’s birth spoke to the Jewish people at the time of His birth, and thus, revealing to us all the deeper meaning of referring to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

About the author
Stephen Ahokas grew up as a pastor’s son. While growing up in his father’s home and church, he acquired a basic understanding of how to explain the meaning of Christ’s birth and death to others. Meanwhile, from the world outside his father’s home and church, he acquired an understanding of how the world tries to explain away the meaning of the birth and death of Christ. Ahokas studied music education, wildlife management, and pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at The Ohio State University. While in veterinary school, he acquired a more experiential understanding of how to explain the meaning of the birth and death of Christ through involvement in a campus ministry called Campus Crusade for Christ. Since then, he has been an avid student of the Bible, especially of the Passover and the circumstances surrounding the birth and death of Christ.

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Biblical and Non-Biblical Evidences For The Book of Mormon: That Show Its Validity As Scripture: A Layman’s Thesis by Joseph Dean Debarthe

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963917464

What about the Book of Mormon? That it is a controversial book cannot be denied. Many do not accept it as scripture. They believe that Joseph Smith, Jr., “wrote” it. They also believe that the Bible is the only scripture ever written, but nowhere does the Bible make that claim. This belief is not biblical. In fact, just the opposite is true. The Bible testifies to the existence of other written scriptures and specifically a second scripture written about the tribe of Joseph (Ezekiel 37:19). This Joseph is the same Joseph of the coat of many colors, the same Joseph sold into slavery in Egypt and the Same Joseph that saved Egypt and all of the tribes of Israel from the seven-year famine that occurred.

Due to his lack of knowledge and education, if Joseph Smith, Jr., has written The Book of Mormon, it would have been disproven years ago. Instead, as time passes, more and more of it is proven to be correct. Joseph Smith could not have written it for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that he was a barely literate man. He knew very little of the scriptures and no Hebrew at all. Yet The Book of Mormon is clearly written by highly educated men with a strong background in Hebrew customs and writing techniques, none of which were known by any American in the 1800s. More information on this subject will be explored within this book.

This book was begun by the direction of the Holy Spirit and written to the entire body of Christ. Some might ask why they should read it. Some will read it to try to refute it; others will read it to learn and still, others will use it to further their own agendas. However, you should read it and pray over it, asking God through His Holy Spirit to give you a witness as to its validity

About the author
Joseph Dean DeBarthe is a fourth-generation member of the Reorganized Charch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or Comminity of Christ. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Computer Information Systems from Central State University, Warrenshurg Mo. Mr. DeBarthe served in the US. Navy for eight years nine months and worked as a civilian member of the military for twenty-three years. He retired from government service in 2008. During his employment, Mr. Dekarthe lived in Germany for three years. He travelled throughout Europe Including the following countries: Germany, Holland. The Netherlands France, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Italy and Crechoslovakia While in the Navy he visited Japan, Kores, The Philippines. Guam and the North Pole. He also visited many Central American countries including Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica. He currently lives in Independence. Missouri, with his wife, Maria, who is a Registered Nurse of Maxan descent.

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Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education by James Kleiner

https://www.amazon.com/Landing-Teaching-Learning-During-Education/dp/B0CN2KDMRV

The book is a memoir about James Kleiner’s public-school teaching career. It includes recollections of his own education and mentors. “Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education” chronicles the challenges of his career as well as the many joys and inspirational moments he experienced.
“Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education” is a memoir written by James Kleiner, a career educator in the Connecticut public schools for 33 years. The book chronicles his own education and pays tribute to the teachers who mentored and inspired him. His story takes him through the challenges he was faced with and, ultimately, overcame through the years. In every case, he learns from these experiences and continues in the field, buoyed by many inspirational and joyful interactions with his students, colleagues, and co-workers. Throughout the book, there are many instances where he learns as muchfrom his students as he has taught them.

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Marked…: A Checkmark, or a Cross by Magnolia Robinson

https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Check-Mark-Reverend-Magnolia-Robinson/dp/1662887191

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It’s no secret that we are in a great time of woes. Whether we have fully come to the Tribulations described in the scriptures, is not yet certain. I quote multiple Scripture references that describe what will take place in the end times preceding the Second Coming of Jesus. I talk about the increase in people complaining about the churches because of people supposedly living hypocritical lives. Those same individuals much of the time, are still living worldly lives themselves. Marked is a reminder that Jesus is still coming, even if we don’t know exactly when. I discuss several issues tying Biblical scripture to our Post Modern current events. I also go so far as to admit that the prophesies in Scriptures concerning the end times are being fulfilled as we read. Last thing anyone want’s is to be caught on the wrong side of salvation. So the question is, “Who’s mark do you have? The mark of the lawless one? or the mark of our Lord Jesus Christ? He is closer now to coming than before. It is worthwhile to thoughtfully consider and decide. My Name is Reverend T. Magnolia Robinson-Felix. I have my Batchelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1996. Even though I was raised Protestant I graduated from a well known Catholic Grade and High School. So Basically I had extensive experience in both faiths at a young age. I bounced around trying various other churches for over a decade. That is until life’s severe trials and a long bout with serious life threatening illness really made me return to the faith of my youth. That faith being Protestant Non-Denominational and a closer relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I was much like the Prodigal Daughter coming home after loosing everything. It wasn’t long after that when I enrolled in Bible School and spent 5 years commuting the long distance to attend classes each week. I received my Minister’s License in 2019 and my Certificate of Ordination in 2020. I have been serving in my home church and around the community ever since.

About the author
My Name is Reverend T. Magnolia Robinson-Felix. I have my Batchelor’s Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1996. Even though I was raised Protestant I graduated from a well known Catholic Grade and High School. So Basically I had extensive experience in both faiths at a young age. I bounced around trying various other churches for over a decade. That is until life’s severe trials and a long bout with serious life threatening illness really made me return to the faith of my youth. That faith being Protestant Non-Denominational and a closer relationship with the LORD Jesus Christ. I was much like the Prodigal Daughter coming home after loosing everything. It wasn’t long after that when I enrolled in Bible School and spent 5 years commuting the long distance to attend classes each week. I received my Minister’s License in 2019 and my Certificate of Ordination in 2020. I have been serving in my home church and around the community ever since.

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Intertwining Choices by Cleresse Annette Sprague

Cleressespraguestories.com

When I looked at Rosalia’s face, she was pale as a ghost. Her smile was gone, and for a brief moment, I thought her eyes looked ‘dead.’ This haunting image would stay with me for years. Eventually, I came to understand why I had the haunting image of Rosalia. I had allowed my own unknown prejudice to show through, and it targeted her. I condoned the prejudice message that said it was okay to treat Rosalia as unworthy simply because she was different from me. Rosalia was cut deep with the knife of prejudice, and the scar would be eternal.

Our youth today have an array of social issues they are trying to cope with and to comprehend. As an example: they may struggle with friendship, bullying, prejudice, or drugs. Our youth are often confused, searching for answers, and in need of guidance. Parents, families, school staff, the juvenile system, church and civic youth groups, and the medical profession are all educators who impact the social development of today’s youth. Intertwining Choices is a curriculum designed to aid these educators as they guide our youth through formative years today and to socially empower them as they traverse into the realm of adulthood tomorrow.

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Smart Production Systems: Analytics and AI-Enabled Productivity Improvement a book authored by Semyon Meerkov, PhD, Pooya Alavian, EngD, and Liang Zhang, EngD

Smartproductionsystems.com

“Smart Production Systems” offers a transformative approach to modern manufacturing through analytics and artificial intelligence. At the core of this breakthrough is the Programmable Manufacturing Advisor (PMA), an AI-powered tool that enables manufacturing systems to self-diagnose inefficiencies, autonomously design improvement projects, and deliver significant throughput gains—often between 10% and 30%—without any additional capital investment. Backed by over 30 years of research at the University of Michigan and protected by U.S. Patent 11,861,739, this revolutionary tool has already been successfully implemented by major players in the industry, including GM, Ford, and Toyota.

This book is the definitive guide to implementing Smart Production Systems in real-world environments. It introduces the key principles of Production Systems Engineering (PSE), outlines the functionality of PMA, and provides step-by-step guidance for achieving measurable, AI-enabled improvements. Whether you’re a manufacturing professional, a software developer working on smart factory tools, or a student eager to dive into the future of intelligent operations, “Smart Production Systems” delivers the knowledge and tools to lead in Industry 4.0.

About the author
Stephen Ahokas grew up as a pastor’s son. While growing up in his father’s home and church, he acquired a basic understanding of how to explain the meaning of Christ’s birth and death to others. Meanwhile, from the world outside his father’s home and church, he acquired an understanding of how the world tries to explain away the meaning of the birth and death of Christ. Ahokas studied music education, wildlife management, and pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at The Ohio State University. While in veterinary school, he acquired a more experiential understanding of how to explain the meaning of the birth and death of Christ through involvement in a campus ministry called Campus Crusade for Christ. Since then, he has been an avid student of the Bible, especially of the Passover and the circumstances surrounding the birth and death of Christ.

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Amuse: The Philosophy of Servitude by Kristine Lovett

https://www.amazon.com/Amuse-Philosophy-Servitude-Kristine-Lovett/dp/B0HNBW6YQL

Amuse: The Philosophy of Servitude is a deeply reflective exploration of the complex boundaries between duty, self-sacrifice, and personal autonomy. Drawing from profound personal trials, institutional hurdles, legal and financial pressures, and the silent weight of expectation, the author examines how modern life can reduce an individual to compliance and systemic constraint. Interweaving sharp philosophical inquiry, poetry, and raw honesty, this work navigates the terrain of trauma, relationships, and the heavy mask people wear to survive. Ultimately, it is a journey toward reclaiming one’s mind, voice, and dignity-proving that even in the dust of hardship, true freedom begins from within.

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Fires in the Sky: Fifty Years of Experiences in the United States Defense Industry by Richard Janik

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWJY6P3

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-janik2110/

What does it take to lead some of the most complex and cutting-edge defense programs in history?

Fires in the Sky takes you behind the scenes of the U.S. defense industry, offering an insider’s perspective on five decades of innovation, leadership, and lessons learned.

With 50 years of experience managing and developing defense programs for the U.S. and international customers, Richard Janik offers a unique memoir filled with insights from tactical weapon systems to strategic missile defense interceptors. His expertise in fostering team cohesion through a “common language” has led to groundbreaking achievements in the industry.

In this book, you will learn how to:

Navigate the complexities of winning and managing defense projects.
Develop a “common language” to create team cohesion and achieve program goals.
Overcome internal and external challenges unique to the defense industry.
Handle the dynamics of international defense programs.
Deal with the notorious “customers from hell” with professionalism and strategy.
Fires in the Sky provides a wealth of real-world experiences to inspire and educate anyone interested in leadership, innovation, or the defense industry. This book captures lessons learned over a 50-year career, helping readers apply these insights to their own professional journeys.

Step into the world of high-stakes defense projects—pick up Fires in the Sky and let these experiences become yours!

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Wear Your Waders: From Panic to Peace Vol:1 (New Edition) by Ann Simard

https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Your-Waders-Panic-Peace/dp/B0G43VGTLH

Wearyourwaders.com

Born into hardship, I spent years searching for love and acceptance in all the wrong places. Though I knew God was there, I struggled to see His hand in my story—or to recognize my own worth. For a long time, I tried to numb the pain through destructive choices, repeating cycles that seemed impossible to break.

But God had other plans. At my lowest point, He sent an unexpected guide who helped me uncover the truth: that I am worthy, loved, and created for more than survival. Step by step, I learned to embrace myself, to heal, and to live with courage and joy.

Today my life looks very different. The darkness has given way to light, and what once felt like endless struggle has become a testimony of freedom, adventure, and miracles. When you’ve faced the depths of brokenness and discovered the One who loves without limits, fear no longer has the final word.

About the author
Ann Simard is a child of the most high God, a daughter of the King. He has taken her so many places as she wanders through this world. She loves to travel, take photos, and meet people to hear their stories. She will teach you about vulnerability, fearlessness, and the refusal to limit yourself. She lives in wonder of all that is around her with child-like abandon. She knows she is loved with an everlasting love, that her Papa wants nothing but His best for her, and that her purpose is to take the love that is the Light of the World within her and shine it for all the world to see.

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I Married A Junkie: Put to the Ultimate Test by Addiction, Love, and Life by Dr. Cali Estes

https://www.amazon.com/Married-Junkie-Ultimate-Test-Addiction/dp/1732178100

Theaddictionsacademy.com

Unpauseyourlife.com

They fight for the love they know is there, hiding beneath a wicked and drug-fueled storm.

This is the story of a relationship overwhelmed by an unbelievable force, addiction. This force attempts to repeatedly destroy Cali and Tim, but through will and determination, the couple finds a way to continue the fight.

The Addictions Coach Dr. Cali Estes and her husband, professional drummer Tim Estes come clean about their amazing story as the couple struggled with Tim’s heroin addiction which threatened to end their relationship…and his life.
Cali grew up in rough and tumble, blue-collar Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Surviving a childhood where verbal abuse was the norm, Cali made her way to higher education, motivated to make something of herself. After realizing she was addicted to food and finding a path to her own recovery, Cali found success in the business world before it all came crashing down.

On her way back up, she discovers Tim in New York City, an aspiring rock musician who had migrated north after leaving his “American Dream” upbringing in Florida. Tim brought aspirations of making it big, like his idols Mötley Crüe, along with a penchant for cocaine and the rock n’ roll lifestyle.

Cali and Tim launch their new lives together and celebrate with a move to the warm Florida sunshine, where Cali’s Addiction Coaching business begins to thrive and so does Tim’s new passion for heroin.

“Cali is a true survivor in life and has taken her pain and turned that negative into a truly positive situation. Cali helps more people than most and remains humble. This book is a must-read for everyone.”

– Tim Ryan, A&E’s Dope Man and A Man in Recovery Foundation

“Dr. Cali Estes helps clients reach their ultimate goal, a lifetime of sobriety. This amazing book is a small peek into what powers her desire to help educate the world on addiction. I’m glad to call you coach!”

– Vance Johnson, former Denver Bronco and Personal Trainer / Coach at Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches

About the author
Dr. Cali Estes, dubbed The Female Dr. Drew, is a no-nonsense addiction disruptor, high-performance coach, and 6X #1 bestselling author who’s built a global empire in mental health. She’s the powerhouse behind Sober On Demand®, the elite concierge recovery service for CEOs, celebrities, and athletes, and The Addictions Academy, training over 35,000 professionals in 28 countries. Featured in Forbes, CNN, NBC, and People Magazine, Cali fuses neuroscience, psychology, and biohacking to deliver life-changing results. Her bold approach is fueled by real experience, turning personal tragedy into a worldwide mission to help others rise from chaos and thrive. Through Unpause Your Life, she empowers high-achievers to break cycles, shatter limits, and reclaim their edge. Fierce, fearless, and unapologetic, Cali is the go-to expert for those ready to rewrite their story—and win.

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LOH by Rajeev Nanda

https://www.amazon.com/Loh-Rajeev-Nanda/dp/1969572299

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LOH interweaves science, religion, and the rise of sentient machines into a gripping tapestry of intrigue and existential reckoning. As secretive experiments in time manipulation, artificial consciousness, and human hybrids yield unforeseen consequences, an ancient prophecy begins to unfold-one that speaks of the rebirth of a divine being Foretold in nearly every religious scripture. When a mysterious scroll appears at the Vatican, it raises questions that no one has answers to. The Pope is disturbed, sensing an omen. Others, lurking in the shadows, are vigilant in cautious euphoria. With the world always teetering on the edge of chaos fed by religious fanaticism and political ambition, would the arrival of a so-called god unite the civilization or plunge it into its darkest war?

What if the scriptures are true?

What if God provably exists?

Rejoice! The Lord arrives tonight.

About the author
Rajeev is a hi-tech industry veteran with over fourty years of experience in multifarious leadership roles. He started his career as a developer and later moved into management and leadership roles. He has managed cross-functional and cross-geo teams and has worked with CxO level staff on strategic programs.

In his free time, he takes long walks, goes for a bike ride, reads a book, clicks some pictures or troubles his spouse by unnecessarily poking his nose in her affairs. When he is shooed away, he tends to write books, blogs or articles on whatever topic interests him at that time. Lately, it seems, he’s turning more philosophical… he claims it is because of his spiritual growth but his loved ones say that it’s the *cough* age creeping up on him.

He currently lives in California, USA. More about him is available on his personal website.

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Simply Put by Andrew Elitzer

https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Put-Andrew-Elitzer/dp/B0CV6RPTMZ

Are we dust in the wind, or are we human beings with a purpose? Are we born to live alone or thrive together? These are questions that have rocked my foundation. Simply Put is my attempt to propose questions in order to find answers. In my search for understanding, I have allowed life to unfold with its wonders and complexities. It is my sincere hope that you will join me on this voyage.

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Breaking Free and Healing the Heart Workbook by Sydney Gienty

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1512780464

This workbook has been written to help individuals walk into healing when life has thrown them curveballs, and they have a desire to get their life back on track. The teaching will help you obtain all God has for you. Jesus promises in his Word that he will heal your heart and set you free. The workbook will show you the steps to obtain that healing.

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Quit The Game: The Aligned Man Method: 31 Principles for Men Who Are Done Chasing Status and Approval by Ryan Vertucci

https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Game-Aligned-Principles-Approval/dp/1971949728

Alignedmanmethod.com

Quitthegame.com

The life you are chasing is real, but the game is rigged.

You have seen the men with the boats, the cars, the money, the women. You have stopped mid-scroll for them. Maybe for just a second. Maybe longer than you’d admit. And you have told yourself that’s the answer—that if you could just get there, everything would fall into place. The dating problems. The quiet suspicion that you are running the wrong play, that hum inside your chest that never goes quiet no matter what you try.

The Tate clips, the Rollo Tomassi posts, the dating-app spreadsheets, the thousands you spent on the programs. You have done everything men are told to do…and the hum is still there.

Ryan Vertucci had that life.

The 4,300 square foot waterfront home with the boat at the back door. The BMW i8 and the Aston Martin Superleggera in the driveway. A million dollars in personal income working a few hours a week. He was recruited by Dan Bilzerian’s organization to help sell the formula, brought in specifically because he looked like proof it worked. His Instagram was featured by Men of Action as one of the profiles students were told to model themselves after. When the industry needed to show other men what the destination looked like, they pointed at Ryan.

Then a woman looked at him and said the ten words that destroyed something:

“You’re just another rich guy in Tampa with a boat.”

She didn’t say it cruelly. She said it the way you say something obvious.

She looked at everything he had built and she didn’t see power. She saw a pattern. A type. A man she had seen a hundred times before, standing in the middle of everything the formula promised, wondering why it felt like nothing.

The entire system is built to keep you chasing.

This is the book Ryan wishes someone had handed him at twenty-two, before he spent nearly a decade and over a million dollars finding out the hard way.

Inside Quit the Game: 31 Principles for Men Who Are Done Chasing Status and Approval, you will find:

The Be Do Have inversion — why the sequence every man is following is completely backwards, and what to do instead
31 principles for becoming the man you are waiting to feel like, built on the spiritual and emotional foundation underneath real alignment
The hidden architecture behind the lifestyle you are chasing, told by the man who was on the inside of it
Why getting the money, the status, and the women will not close the gap… and what the industry never tells you about why
A direct, blunt, sometimes funny account of what is actually waiting on the other side of the life you want
This is not a pickup book. It is not a Tate book. It is not a Rollo book.

This is the book for the man who tried all of those and still feels empty—and for the man who doesn’t want to.

Quit the game. Become Aligned. Start here.

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The Road to Happy Destiny by David Sequeira Ph.D.

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I describe how I do therapy. I tell people that I have stolen flowers from other people’s gardens, but the bouquet is mine. Therapy, for me, is mainly based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It was a long and arduous journey, and I hope who reads my book will find some light on their way through their lives.

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Dissension: A Disagreement that Leads to Discord by Rodney Phillips

https://www.amazon.com/Dissension-Disagreement-that-Leads-Discord/dp/B0FNW29M3Y

Dissension: A Disagreement that Leads to Discord by Rodney Phillips – A New Must-Read Thriller!

The night air hung thick with Miami’s ever-present humidity, wrapping the city in a suffocating embrace. Neon lights flickered along Ocean Drive, casting distorted reflections in rain-slicked streets, the remnants of a brief but violent storm. In the alleys and backrooms of the city’s underbelly, the storm had only just begun.

The game had been in motion for years, long before those playing it even knew they were pawns. Borders had shifted, alliances had formed and have since become fractured, and blood had been spilled in quiet corners of the city where no one dared to look. The rules were unwritten, but they were absolute: Power demanded obedience. Betrayal demanded retribution. And the past, no matter how deeply buried, had a way of clawing its way back to the surface.

For those caught in its grip, it was simply survival.

A phone rang in the dim glow of a downtown penthouse, cutting through the silence like a blade against glass. The man who answered spoke in measured tones, his voice betraying neither urgency nor fear. Across town, another call was made, this time to a woman whose life will be spent unraveling truths hidden in the shadows. And somewhere between them, in a place where trust was currency and loyalty a death sentence, a decision was made that could never be undone. What had started as a feud was now a reckoning. And before the sun rose over Miami’s restless skyline, the first shot would be fired.

About the Author
Rodney Phillips was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has spent his entire life. He holds his master’s degree in human resource leadership management building a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Beyond his professional career, he has been active in youth sports, coaching football, and boys and girls lacrosse for more than twenty years. His dedication to mentoring young athletes reflects his passion for leadership, teamwork, and personal development.

Phillips resides in Pittsburgh with his family and three dogs, where he enjoys staying active in the community, following his favorite sports teams, and exploring new avenues of storytelling.

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Love, Helen: Letters to My Mother: Creating a Loving Connection after Loss by Helen Fernald

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DJNF31BH

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What if the pain of loss became a path to rediscovered love?

In Letters to My Mother: Creating a Loving Connection After Loss, grief memoirist Helen Fernald shares a heartfelt collection of personal letters written to her late mother. Through this intimate and emotional healing book, she explores the deep mother-daughter relationship that continues to evolve even after death. As she navigates sorrow, suppressed grief, and spiritual awakening, Fernald’s writing becomes a powerful tribute to enduring love.

Written over three decades, each letter is a journey through healing after loss, reflecting on emotional milestones, family memories, and the spiritual connection after death. This memoir beautifully balances raw vulnerability with inspirational strength, guiding readers through their own grieving process. Blending poetic reflections and true-life storytelling, Helen’s letters demonstrate how personal letters can serve as therapeutic tools, helping others uncover strength in the face of absence.

For those mourning the death of a loved one, especially a parent, this grief memoir is a beacon. It validates pain, encourages emotional expression, and gently offers hope. Whether you’re searching for solace, looking to understand your own journey through bereavement, or simply drawn to stories of deep love and loss, this book will resonate in your heart.

Begin your journey of emotional recovery—write your own letter, and find your own peace.

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The AI-Human Paradox: What Artificial Intelligence Reveals About Consciousness and the Future of Being Human by Bruce D Randall

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1960346946

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We’re teaching machines to think. Who’s teaching us to be conscious?

Although AI can process a billion data points in seconds, it lacks any capacity to sit in silence and know that it exists.

At this time in world history, humanity stands at an unprecedented crossroads. Artificial intelligence is reshaping every dimension of life–how we work, create, connect, and even understand reality itself. However, in the race to build smarter machines, we’ve neglected the deeper question: What is the intelligence that no machine can manufacture?

The AI-Human Paradox explores the territory between the algorithm and awareness, between computational power and the quiet force of consciousness. Written by a software consulting professional with decades of experience in the technology industry–who is also a mediator and Reiki Master–this book bridges two worlds that rarely speak to each other, and as such reveals why their conversation is the most important of our times.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Why the rise of AI makes human consciousness more essential–not less.
The paths that artificial and human intelligence may walk together–or apart.
What meditation, energy work, and contemplative traditions reveal about the limits of machines.
A vision for a future in which technology serves awakening rather replacing it.
This is not a book for technologists or spiritual seekers alone. Instead, it’s for anyone who has felt the tension between a world moving faster and a should asking to go deeper.

About the author
Bruce D. Randall has spent thirty years inside the technology industry and twenty years sitting still.

That tension —enterprise software leadership at companies like Oracle and AT&T on one side, two decades of contemplative practice on the other — is what his books are built to hold. He writes about artificial intelligence and quantum computing with a combination almost no one brings to the subject: the fluency of someone who has actually sold and deployed these systems at scale, and the skepticism of someone who has spent years watching his own mind and knows the difference between a capability and a claim.

His work is deliberately anti-hype. Where the industry promises revolution, Randall asks for the evidence — and when the evidence isn’t there, he says so, on the page, in plain language. His books are fact-checked to a standard most technology writing never attempts, because he believes readers deserve to know which claims are proven and which are merely sold.

He currently serves as fractional CEO of a technology group, so the questions he writes about are not abstract to him — they are the ones he is answering in the room, under real stakes, right now.

Across The AI Human Paradox, The Quantum Human Paradox, and The QAI Human Paradox, he traces a single widening question: as machines grow more capable, what remains distinctly, irreducibly human? In The End of Smart, he turns the lens on intelligence itself — and on what happens to a society built to reward it when intelligence stops being scarce. What his experience revealed about getting a job today.

One line runs through all of it: Power seizes. Consciousness receives.

Bruce holds a Data Science certificate from MIT and also holds an AI product management certification, and lives on the coast of Massachusetts.

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Let’s Take a Walk by Gina K. Trehus

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXQQV19D

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A piece of paper can be flattened out, but it will always have those crinkles in it. It will never be the same again.

Amalia Rose grew up in North Dakota with those words from her father etched into her heart—a reminder that while we can heal from life’s hardships, the marks they leave remain. She never expected that a simple walk to clear her head in California would leave her with a scar that would last a lifetime.

After witnessing a crime that upended her world, Amalia spent eleven years living in the shadows. To protect the people she loved, she accepted a life of silence, hidden away in protective custody where her past was a secret she carried alone.

Now, she has finally returned to the familiar horizon of her hometown. She has built a life of peace with a husband who supports her and a daughter to raise. But as the ghosts of her past are released back into the world, the safety of her new home is threatened. Amalia must decide if she will keep running or if she is finally ready to stand her ground.

In this poignant story of memory and resilience, you will find:
The Complexity of Healing: A moving look at how we carry our past into our future.
A Journey Across Landscapes: From the fast-paced uncertainty of the West Coast back to the steady, golden fields of the Midwest.
The Strength of Home: An exploration of what it means to truly belong and the lengths we go to protect our sanctuary.
Let’s Take a Walk is a quiet, powerful reflection on the paths we choose, the detours we endure, and the hope that waits at the end of the road.

Follow the road home. Order your copy today.

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Permanent Revolution: Authoritarianism Fascism & Totalitarianism In The 20th Century by Sigmund Neumann, Nathaniel R Fridman

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1967927081

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Permanent Revolution: The Total State in a World at War is a groundbreaking political history and analysis by renowned scholar Professor Sigmund Neumann, one of the first intellectuals to define and explain the rise of Authoritarianism, Fascism, and Totalitarianism in the modern world.

Originally published during the turmoil of World War II, this newly updated edition brings Neumann’s influential work to a new generation of readers with improved formatting, accessible structure, bullet-pointed sections, and modern commentary by coauthor Nathaniel Fridman.

Drawing from the political collapse of the Weimar Republic and the rise of dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin, Neumann examines how authoritarian regimes seize power, manipulate mass movements, destroy democratic institutions, and maintain control through propaganda, fear, nationalism, and permanent political conflict.

This powerful work explores:

The rise of Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler’s authoritarian rule
The emergence of Italian Fascism under Benito Mussolini
Stalin’s Soviet Union and the mechanics of totalitarian control
The collapse of democratic institutions in Europe
Political propaganda, mass psychology, and dictatorship
The relationship between war, revolution, and authoritarian power
The continuing threat of fascism and political extremism in the modern world
Featuring the original 1942 introduction alongside a new 2025 introduction and epilogue by Nathaniel Fridman, this edition connects the lessons of 20th-century dictatorships to contemporary political and social tensions across the world.

Part political science, part historical analysis, and part warning for future generations, Permanent Revolution: The Total State in a World at War remains an essential book for readers interested in:

Political history
Fascism and totalitarianism
World War II studies
Democracy and authoritarianism
European history
Political philosophy
International relations
Modern political systems
Perfect for historians, political science students, educators, researchers, and readers of serious nonfiction, this timeless study offers critical insight into how democracies weaken, how dictatorships rise, and why understanding history remains vital in defending freedom.

About the author
Co/Author Nathaniel Fridman born in Boston Ma October 29 1960 the grandson of Professor Sigmund Neumann. Reader of political science books and history books. Associates Degree (Political Science Liberal Arts) from Umass/ Boston Harbor Campus 1982-1984. Lived in Prague Czech Republic from 1992-1996. Created Fridman Enterprise consulting on Paint Materials and Cleaning Products from USA. Painted the Airplane Hangers and supplied Paints to the electrical power stations. Travelled all over Europe including Greece Italy and Turkey. Russia and Ukraine. I Traveled to Asia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Mongolia and Vietnam. South America Chile Patagonia and Peru Machu Picco November 2019. Owned Victorian House Restoration from 1998-2010. Restored older homes back to the original historic style. Realtor from 2007-2025. When my mother Eva Jane Neumann Fridman passed away on January 15 2023. The rise of Authoritarianism and Fascism in Europe and Donald Trump. I felt this legacy needed to be out there. My mother raised the awareness of her Father in Germany during the 1980’s to 2015. Worked with various publishers. Looking to take the legacy back to the students for learning about Authoritarianism Fascism and Totalitarianism. Looking to keep the legacy going with more books.

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The Promise: A Pioneer Firefighter’s Story by Antoinette Crawford-Willis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMHTKGYK

The story of a street smart kid who grew up in the City of Memphis, Tennessee. A kid who grew up and challenged individuals by seeking equal rights for African American Firefighters in their city.

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On the Life of Linda J. Albertano: From Trauma to High Art by Linda J Albertano

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1884743102

The work of award-winning poet, performance artist, actor, and musician Linda J. Albertano and her husband of 55 years, Frank Lutz, is collected in On the Life of Linda J. Albertano, including poetry, stories, and prose, as well as memorabilia from Linda’s astounding performance career.

Linda J. Albertano, award-winning poet and Poetry Diva of the City of Los Angeles, was an enchantress, musician, performance artist, actress, and filmmaker. As a child, she was reared in various unkindly foster homes. But this six-foot-four beauty with brains excelled and made her art speak for her. Frank Lutz was Linda’s lover, husband, partner, and best friend for more than 55 years. While Frank was the quiet one of the pair, his experiences as an athlete, scholar, pilot, sailor, and European aficionado provided the kernel for much of his narrative poetry. Together they were creative scholastic gems.

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Re-Placed: Answering the Call of Leadership in the Age of AI by Kari Zeller

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639081941

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Amazon Best Seller in Strategy & Competition, Business Mentoring & Coaching, and Business Technology Innovation
A Fast Company Press Book

AI didn’t arrive with a warning. It arrived with a question: what are you going to do now?

Today, leaders are caught in a cascade of contradictions. The technology that promises unprecedented capability also delivers unprecedented doubt. AI makes everything faster, cheaper, and more capable. It also makes the most fundamental question of leadership unavoidable: what are humans actually for? You did not choose this moment. But you are responsible for who you and your organization become in it.

In Re-Placed, Leadership Strategist and CEO Kari Zeller offers something rare in the AI conversation: a leadership book that starts with the human, not the technology. The arrival of artificial intelligence doesn’t have to displace us. But it will, unless we learn to re-place ourselves first—to consciously reposition who we are, how we lead, and where we create value in a world where intelligence is no longer ours alone. Through stories as practical as they are personal, Zeller shows how the strongest leaders take the helm during existential change, how re-placing ourselves is key to flourishing in this new era, and how what we choose to value matters more than what AI can do.

Drawing on decades of experience guiding senior executives through high-stakes transitions, from combat operations to the boardroom, Zeller provides a framework for the proactive, innovative leadership this moment demands. The linear thinking that built your success cannot survive this exponential wave. Re-Placed equips you to create the conditions where people and organizations don’t just survive the shift, but flourish in it.

The future will not be managed. It must be led.

About the author
Kari Zeller is a battle-tested leader, U.S. Air Force combat veteran, and Founder and CEO of TGN Consulting. She brings transformative strategies from the battlefield to the boardroom, advising boards, CEOs, and senior executive teams across Fortune 100 companies, healthcare systems, retail, private equity, and governmental organizations. Her methodology focuses on actively aligning strategy, culture, and leadership to create coherence and clarity when the stakes are highest.

She is the author of the forthcoming book Re-Placed: Answering the Call of Leadership in the Age of AI (Fast Company Press, July 14, 2026), which provides a provocative and essential playbook for executives seeking to mobilize their organizations for a future shaped by AI, robotics, and quantum computing.

Rather than allowing people to be passively displaced by technology, Zeller champions a strategy of consciously “re-placing” ourselves to harness disruption, reimagine value creation, and ensure human-centric growth.

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The Empathy Evolution: Preventing Violence, Racism, Political Corruption, and Mental Illness by Creating More Caring People by Ronald Goldman

https://www.amazon.com/dp/195033662X

Ronaldgoldmanphd.com

What if the roots of America’s deepest problems begin earlier than we think?
In The Empathy Evolution, award-winning psychologist Ronald Goldman, PhD, explores a powerful idea: violence, racism, political corruption, and mental illness may not only be personal, social, or political problems. They may also be connected to deeper emotional roots formed from common adverse early childhood experiences, unmet needs, and trauma.

Drawing from developmental psychology, research, and personal insight, Goldman examines how empathy can be weakened, and how early emotional disconnection can affect individuals, families, communities, and society. This thoughtful and timely book looks beyond headlines and explains what can be done before early unrecognized harm affects behavior, belief, and lifelong emotional pain.

For readers searching for developmental psychology books, trauma psychology books, or meaningful emotional intelligence books, this book offers a clear and compassionate way to understand human behavior.

Readers will discover:

How empathy develops and why it matters
How early care and and doing what is natural influence emotional health and relationships
Why trauma and associated emotional numbness can affect behavior
How compassion can support healthier families and communities
Why prevention matters in mental health and social change

The Empathy Evolution is beneficial for parents, educators, counselors, health-care professionals, social advocates, and anyone interested in social behavior psychology. It helps readers understand why caring is not just a personal value, but a foundation for healthier people and a more compassionate future.

With awareness of our problem origins, we can create significantly higher quality of life.

About the author
Ronald Goldman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist, researcher, speaker, consultant, and the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, “The Empathy Evolution: Preventing Violence, Racism, Political Corruption, and Mental Illness by Creating More Caring People.” Specializing in developmental and applied psychology, he educates the public and professionals about generally unrecognized origins and prevention of social and behavioral problems.

As a highly sought-after expert, Dr. Goldman has been featured in national and international media including TIME, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. His enlightening programs have been presented to universities, conferences, organizations, government groups, parents, and others.

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The Forsaken Founder: Gouverneur Morris, the Unsung Patriot Who Wrote the Constitution, Stood Up to Slavery, and Survived the Reign of Terror by Scott S. Greenberger

https://www.amazon.com/Forsaken-Founder-Gouverneur-Constitution-Survived/dp/1668094940

Uncover the little-known story of Gouverneur Morris, the brilliant yet overlooked Founding Father whose visionary ideas from writing key components of the US Constitution to helping create America’s first bank to holding an unwavering stance against slavery shaped the nation’s future.

When George Washington and the Continental Army faced starvation, he turned to Gouverneur Morris to help devise a plan to provision the troops. When the fledgling nation needed a financial system to sustain the Revolution, Morris again was called upon to help design its first national bank and currency. When the compromises between North and South, large states and small, had to be stitched into a single governing document, the task of shaping the Constitution’s final language fell largely to him. At the Constitutional Convention, Morris spoke more often than any delegate save James Madison—and more forcefully against slavery. When Alexander Hamilton died in a tragic duel, his widow insisted that Hamilton’s closest friend, Gouverneur Morris, deliver the eulogy.

Morris continued to serve the republic after its founding as envoy to France during the Revolution and Reign of Terror, and as an early visionary who grasped that New York, not Philadelphia, could become the nation’s economic capital if a canal opened the interior to the sea.

And yet, despite these achievements, Morris’s legacy is little known today. In this deeply researched biography, The Forsaken Founder, Scott Greenberger restores this indispensable figure to history and asks why one of the most prescient and principled founders faded from memory. Was it his uncompromising opposition to slavery? His unapologetic aristocratic style? His belief that liberty required structure as well as passion?

Moving from the battlefields of the American Revolution to the salons of Paris and the blood-soaked streets of the French Revolution, this book restores Morris to his rightful place in history. It is the story of a man admired by giants, resisted by factions, and ultimately forsaken by memory—and of a republic still grappling with the truths he dared to speak.

About the author
Scott Greenberger is the executive editor of Stateline. He was a newspaper reporter at the Austin American-Statesman and The Boston Globe and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, and GQ. Greenberger has a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University and a master’s degree in international relations from George Washington University. He lives in Takoma Park, Maryland.

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Love is the Main Ingredient by Angelee Schrouder

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Main-Ingredient-Angelee-Schrouder/dp/B0H6C981QH

Angelee is an experienced home cook. Cooking is truly her passion, which she developed at the age of nine, when she made her first meal. She was born in Jamaica, spent five years in Florida, twenty-two years in New York, and ten years in North Carolina. Her background and creativity create unique combinations of flavors with twists on food with Jamaican roots. This cookbook sums up her culinary journey of cooking with love. She wants to spread the love and have others learn to do the same through food.

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The Zodiac Guardians: Annabelle’s Enchanted Adventures by Zhaoqian (Anna) Zeng
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964644313

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Best friends Annabelle and Olivia are thrust into a cosmic quest when Annabelle’s parents mysteriously vanish—only to be contacted by a secret alien force with one condition for their return: recover the 12 missing spirit eggs, hidden across magical Zodiac Worlds.

Each world, ruled by a different zodiac animal, presents vibrant landscapes, quirky characters, and unique challenges. From helping a timid mouse reclaim a stolen diamond to guiding a lost cow home, the girls must rely on their differences to uncover clues and unlock the eggs’ powers.

But this journey is more than a rescue mission. As they grow through trials, forge friendships, and face their fears, Annabelle and Olivia discover they may be destined for something greater: to become the next Zodiac Guardians.

A heartwarming adventure full of wonder, courage, and the magic of true friendship.

When the universe calls, will you rise to the challenge—or run from your destiny?

About the author
Zhaoqian Zeng, professionally known as Anna Zeng, is a unique blend of expertise in procurement, a passion for creative writing, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout her journey, Anna thrived in diverse fields, balancing her professional career with her deep love for storytelling. Raised in China and later embracing American society as an adult, Anna brings a rich cultural perspective to everything she does, infusing her work with both tradition and innovation. From a young age, Anna was captivated by the power of words. She began writing small stories about the friendships of high school girls, quickly gaining encouragement from her friends. But it was after the arrival of her daughter that Anna’s creative spark truly ignited. As she watched her little girl dream vivid, colorful dreams, Anna was reminded of the excitement she felt reading Harry Potter as a teenager. She believes wholeheartedly that a good book can uplift spirits, teach valuable lessons, and inspire positive change in the world. Anna’s debut novel is a reflection of her personal journey—blending her imagination, the joy of motherhood, and her drive to pass on meaningful values to her daughter. With a heart full of passion and a mind shaped by Chinese roots and American experiences, Anna’s writing celebrates dreams, creativity, and the power of storytelling. The most important value Anna hopes her characters share is the power of women’s empowerment and collaboration. Through their journeys, she aims to inspire readers to believe in their strength, the importance of working together, and the incredible things that can happen when we lift each other up.

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The Origin of Everything by Vernell Moss

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665790687

Throughout history, humanity has endeavored to understand the origins of life, a pursuit often referred to as the “Universal Question.” From an early age, children ask their parents, “How did we get here?” This question is not limited to the context of human existence but also encompasses the origin of life. It is not just a single inquiry but a three-part exploration. It begins with our natural birth, extends to the birth of our parents, grandparents, and ancestors, and ultimately leads to questioning the origin of life. This complex question serves as the gateway to our journey of uncovering knowledge of everything under the sun. Similarly, scientists apply the same question while studying the natural world and the beginning of everything, seeking not only to unravel the beginnings of humankind but also to probe the genesis and significance of all that exists, starting with the very cosmos itself. Like orphans searching for their biological roots, we turn to science, religion, and philosophy for answers, unaware that these fields are also driven by the “Universal Question,” a curiosity. Curiosity is the “cause,” science is the “effect,” and religion, atheism, and philosophies about life are the results.

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Biblical Prophecy Unveiled: Prophecy Made Easy by M.d. Elmore, Michael F.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1973629895

The Bible is Gods revealed message to humankind, and in it God shows us our collective, eternal future through an expansive history that is rich with prophecy. It is no wonder, then, that sometimes this divine message that spans the time from creation to todayand beyondcan be complex. Have you ever wished that you could better understand complex biblical prophecyand that it would be fun to read?
In Biblical Prophecy UnveiledProphecy Made Easy, Christian author and physician Michael F. Elmore delves into the complexities of biblical prophecy and provides a simple, concise way to come away with new understandings and insights. With a longtime interest in the Bible and its propheciesand thanks to a love for making complex subjects easy to understandDr. Elmore explores prophetic themes like judgment, discipline, restoration, sovereignty, warning, and messianism and explains them through the lens of Gods incredible love for humankind.
God wants us to be prepared for the last days, and the Bible and its prophecies reveal exactly what believers need to know in order to face the great tribulation without fear. Instead, we can have hope, excitement, and anticipation for Christs return, knowing that we can be confident in trusting in Gods Word thanks to a fuller, more complete understanding of his revealed truth.

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