Best Independent Books January 16
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
NON-FICTION
South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case's road to Congress (Book One of the South Dakota Patriots series)
by Stephen L. Wilson
This is a vivid portrait of Francis Case, a principled and accomplished man who spent the first half of his life preparing for national public service. This book takes readers on an in-depth journey through his life up to the day before he officially becomes a U.S. congressman.
It begins by exploring his family background and early years as one of five children born in rural Iowa, where his Methodist-minister father served ten pastorates before moving to South Dakota’s Black Hills. The author describes his time in high school, college, the Marine Corps and graduate school, providing a comprehensive view of his formative years. The narrative then shifts to his newspaper endeavors in Rapid City, Hot Springs and Custer, highlighting his role as a civic leader and passionate Black Hills promoter.
The book recounts his three attempts to be elected to Congress, culminating in his eventual success. The epilogue offers a summary of his congressional career, while the unfolding story provides short updates about his close-knit family.
A compelling biography that sheds light on an often-overlooked figure in American political history — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
ISBN: 978-0978960018
The 80 Percent Project
by Andy Allen
Success does not have to mean sacrifice. In this insightful guide, the author reveals how intentional actions can lead to high-level success across all areas of life without compromising what matters most.
This book shows how to create quantifiable, inspiring and realistic goals for career, finance, health and relationships. The author explains how to cultivate discipline and confidence through practical strategies and mindset shifts. His own life stories and actionable advice demonstrate how to live a fulfilling life without sacrificing commitment to family, dreams or purpose. He also describes how to teach children by example, passing down lessons that shape generations to come.
Through his compelling narrative, the author empowers people to take control of their future and succeed in every area of life. It enables them to begin building a future in which success and happiness go hand in hand.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637353608
CIONET Cookbook No. 2: Recipes for Digital Success
by CIONET
Digital sits at the heart of every successful organization, whether in the public or private sector.
For digital leaders, the requirement for constant change brings opportunities and challenges. Modern technology chiefs — be it CIOs, CTOs or CDOs — need exceptional skills to overcome any obstacles they encounter and to deliver a brighter future for their businesses. Help comes in the form of this book, which showcases the very best in European digital leadership.
The recipes within this book reveal the unique stories of digital leaders. They show how successful technology chiefs use an eclectic and enticing set of ingredients to produce delightful and delicious digital transformations.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352021
Strides to Blissful Leadership: How to Succeed in Business and Life
by Arvind Sharma
This insightful guide goes beyond a typical leadership manual. It focuses on the principles of integrity and respect, and points to a service-oriented mindset that has brought success on many levels.
The author shares how following high principles enabled him to find immense professional and personal satisfaction. In this short book, he teaches how to gain confidence in dealing with difficult people and situations. He explains how to organize priorities in line with personal principles, how to understand the perspective of others and how to use respect to foster teamwork and strengthen family relationships for a generational impact.
Using examples from his own life and career, the author provides sage advice on how to navigate the challenges of leadership in a cross-cultural environment.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637351758
Trade Works: The Trade Finance Investor
by Andreas Schweitzer
This book is a comprehensive guide to investing in trade finance, an asset class that offers attractive returns, low risk and high social impact.
In this book, the author shares his insights and the results of two years of intense research. He covers topics such as the history, mechanics and benefits of trade finance; the current market situation and opportunities; and the best practices and strategies for investors.
The book has a simplicity and clarity of writing which is perfectly crafted for anyone interested in finance. The author teaches readers how to reap the rewards of this financial trade gap.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352328
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
FICTION
The Golden Manuscripts (Book Six of the Between Two Worlds series)
by Evy Journey
Clarissa has roamed through seven countries, yearning for a place she can call home. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when an unusual sale of rare medieval manuscripts leads her and Nathan — a doctor who moonlights as an art journalist — into the shadowy world of stolen art. These manuscripts, reminiscent of the picture books her mother once read to her, ignite her passion for art.
Inspired by the true story of an American soldier who stole illuminated manuscripts during World War II, this literary tale weaves together elements of self-discovery, art mystery, travel and love. As they delve deeper into their quest, they uncover clues that whisper of ancient thieves and unravel secrets that prompt more questions than answers about the esoteric and sometimes unscrupulous art world. For Clarissa, each discovery is a step closer to understanding where she belongs.
Clarissa's quest is not just about recovering lost art; it's about finding a sense of belonging and home. Will this journey grant her the peace she longs for, or will it lead to more questions and mysteries?
Expertly blends well-crafted romance and high-stakes adventure... — Self-Publishing ReviewHonors: Silver Medal, Historical Fiction-Medieval, Global Book Awards; Finalist, Cross-Genre Fiction, International Book Awards
Recognition for Author: Gold Medal, Contemporary Fiction, Global Book Awards, 2021
Category: Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 978-0996247498
NON-FICTION
The Ladies Playbook: How to Get Your Way with a Man
by Melanie Joy Vertalino
In this book, the author offers a captivating, no-nonsense guide for women ready to embrace their power, elevate their dating game, and create the extraordinary love life they've always craved. This isn’t about mind games; it’s about transforming into the magnetic, high-value woman who effortlessly draws men in, commands respect, and leaves them eager to win her heart.
The author explains how to strut into every first date with unshakable confidence, armed with insider dating etiquette and outstanding behavior. She shows how to master the secrets of emotional intelligence, staying cool, calm and collected in even the most intense situations. The book enables women to set new, elevated standards, attracting only high-quality partners who rise to meet their expectations.
This book is a personal roadmap to becoming a woman who captivates effortlessly. Women can bask in the power of knowing that they control their love life and can craft it into the fulfilling, passionate journey they've always dreamed of.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Self-Help
ISBN: 979-8330624683
Overcoming Obstacles: From Elite Athletes To Everyday People, the Unlimited Possibilities of Modern Sports Medicine and Research
by Rakshith Srinivasan
This enlightening book offers a fresh perspective on the transformative power of sports medicine and research.
Communities around the world often exclude large sections of their populations from sports. Scientists and medical practitioners in the field of sports science are making a different choice. Pioneering work in the areas of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, bionics, human kinesiology, injury prevention, biochemistry and orthopedics have been rewriting the statistics and equalizing the starting line.
This book details why people should be optimistic about a future world in which athletic excellence and peak sports performance are a life choice to make and not necessarily a gift people are born with. This book is a testament to the unlimited possibilities of modern sports medicine and research.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Science & Math
ISBN: 978-1637352267
Inevitable Revolutions
by Aaron Vick
In this book, the author, a serial entrepreneur, catalogs the repetitious growth cycles of business organizations worldwide.
By comparing this growth anthropomorphically to that of a human child, the author pinpoints the key leadership characteristics, as well as the organizational milestones, necessary to ensure continued entrepreneurial longevity. He identifies the telltale signs of each of a company’s unique growth-cycle metrics. He explains how the health of a company is often a reflection of the health of its foremost leaders. He teaches how to identify and mitigate bottlenecks and hazardous departmental silos. He describes the skills necessary to identify and implement a successful exit strategy ahead of the next professional opportunity. He discusses how emotional intelligence is the core characteristic of leadership today. He also provides guidance on how to hack a business model by leveraging the knowledge of its fluid, cyclical evolutions.
This is a comprehensive dive into the machinations of founding, growing, and ultimately leaving a company, provided, of course, that the timing is right.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637350218
10X Leader: How Great Leaders Multiply Outcomes through Transformational Learning
by Stephanie Ackley Crowe
This insightful book unveils the secrets of exceptional leaders who harness the power of strategic learning programs to achieve extraordinary results.
In the fast-paced world of business, visionary leaders understand that investing in employee learning isn’t just an expense; it’s the key to unlocking unparalleled returns on investment. The book provides a roadmap to transform employee education programs into profit centers with a 10-times return, or more, on investment. It shows how to navigate change strategically. The author teaches how to diagnose organizational needs and how to equip a team for successful transformations. She emphasizes the importance of aligning learning goals with performance metrics and leveraging an organization’s collective wisdom to enhance employee learning initiatives.
This book is packed with real-world success stories, offering insights from diverse industries achieving remarkable returns on investment through strategic learning.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352175
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