Best Independent Books September 19
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
NON-FICTION
Think Like A Black Sheep: Unlock Your Inner Superpower And Break Free From The Crowd
by Aaron Poynton
This book is a guide to living a life unbound by the ordinary. It explores the power of leading the charge in a world of followers; to break free from the flock and forge a personal path.
The author shows the benefits of thinking differently. He explains the value of unlocking innate ability to question and challenge the status quo; of harnessing insights from cognitive pitfalls to cultivate wisdom and resilience; and of transforming obstacles into opportunities by rejecting conformity and embracing individuality.
This book is a manifesto for those who want to claim their own unique space in the world. It’s all about standing apart, thinking boldly and living authentically.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637353080
UNLEASH the potential and make it happen
by Patrick Steiner
This guide to thriving in the digital world is tailored for businesses and leaders. A practical handbook, it demystifies the digital landscape with real-world solutions, such as the Digital Success Canvas and the Digital Pulse Check, for evaluation and planning.
More than just a book, this is a toolkit for transformation. Featuring pragmatic levers and modules for digital success, it converts theory into action, providing a structured approach to implementing digital strategies. It demonstrates how to navigate complexities with ease and make informed decisions.
This guide is an accessible companion for turning digital challenges into victories. It shows not only how to survive but to thrive in the digital age, leveraging every opportunity with confidence and clarity. The book is not an endpoint but a gateway — a gateway to a world of digital excellence, collaboration and continuous growth.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-3952598818
Author Inc: The Entrepreneur's Secret Playbook to Skyrocketing Leads and Sales by Self-publishing a Book
by Ray Brehm, Nathan Andersen et al.
Successfully integrating a book into a business strategy requires hard work. More than 30 successful entrepreneurs shared their insights, and the common thread is effort and dedication. The strategies in this book are effective, but only for those willing to put in the work.
The book shows how to build a list and make sales immediately, even without an existing list or product. It teaches 15 counterintuitive habits that successful entrepreneurs use to boost their daily success. It tells where to locate the best people for email and reader lists and how to bypass the lengthy trial-and-error process while building an online empire. It explains why no one should ever go it alone as an author and why advertising less might actually help grow a list faster.
The intention behind the book was to gather a unique group of entrepreneurs and delve into their success stories. It went a step further by asking them to outline what they would do if they had to start from scratch in 30 days. The results were astounding! What had started out as an interview anthology was transformed into a world-class handbook for entrepreneurs aiming to use a book as a primary business tool.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1732783058
Designed to Win: What Every Business Needs to Know to Go Truly Global (DHL’s 50 Years)
by Po Chung
This book, written by the co-founder of DHL, reveals the industry secrets that were used to build a worldwide network that now operates in more than 200 countries and territories.
The author explains how caring about things bigger than ourselves drives effective leadership. He shows how a unique marriage between Eastern and Western values inspired an intercultural leadership model. He reveals why it’s important to address leadership needs rather than management needs. He tells how to design, develop, and lead a global service network.
In this book, the author describes the reasons why superior leaders practice noble visions, competence, character and care. He delights to convey the message that happy people led by happy leaders run like a well-oiled machine.
Honors: seen on ABC, CBS and NBC
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386505
Your VIP Biography: How to Write Your Autobiography to Land a Hollywood Deal
by Kenneth Atchity and Alinka Rutkowska
There’s a big market that’s hungry for a wide variety of personal stories, yet for all the memoirs that grab Hollywood’s attention, many more fail to make a mark. Why do some stories get passed over while others are snatched up by Hollywood producers? This book explains why.
USA Today bestselling author Alinka Rutkowska and Hollywood producer Kenneth Atchity together share what a memoir is and what it’s not; what a character is and how to craft a character readers and viewers identify with; how to craft a conflict that will keep your reader glued to the pages and how to up the stakes to keep the reader on the edge of her seat; and what a structure scene and theme are and how they make up a story worthy of Hollywood.
This book is essentially a guide to turning a personal story into a bestseller and then that bestseller into a movie deal!
I liked their almost mathematical approach in breaking down the information into formulas to give the reader a blueprint to follow. The pace was fast and very dynamic. — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and Yahoo
Recognition for Author: Bronze Medal, Business/Finance, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, 2016
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386697
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
NON-FICTION
Becoming Miss Right: A Holistic Journey to Fulfillment
by Demee Koch
This book speaks into a demanding world in which women grapple with the challenge of balancing career, relationships and inner peace.
This isn’t just another book; it’s a movement — a fusion of career wisdom, relationship insights and soulful personal growth techniques. In this guide to holistic success, real strategies replace motivational fluff, heartfelt encouragement sustains, and actionable insights drive lasting change.
The author discusses how to master not only career, love and personal growth but all aspects of life. She Seeks to enable women to break professional ceilings, cultivate lasting bonds, and embark on soulful journeys.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Self-Help
ISBN: 979-8862181944
Lead To Disrupt: 7 Keys To Success In The Changing World
by Kumar R. Parakala
In a world transformed by disruptive forces such as rapid technological advances, geopolitical tensions, climate change and demographic shifts, the very foundations of business and society are being reshaped in unforeseen and unpredictable ways. Traditional leadership models are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of this dynamic environment.
The author asks what kind of leaders are needed to navigate the relentless pace of such changes. He delves into this urgent question, offering profound insights and practical strategies for thriving amidst constant transformation.
This book is a clarion call for a new paradigm of leadership — one that not only adapts to disruption, but also harnesses it to drive meaningful change. It provides essential tools to master the art of disruptive leadership.
Honors: Bronze Medal, Women’s Non-Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352618
Quitless: The Power of Persistence in Business and Life
by Alinka Rutkowska
This book is packed with actionable insights to boost income. It teaches how to sell books by the truckload and replicate the author’s success.
The author outlines the truth about book marketing, including what works and what doesn’t, and the critical elements to avoid in author marketing. The book reveals the most powerful strategy to attract readers on Amazon and explains why diversifying beyond Amazon can skyrocket sales. Additionally, it covers an often overlooked tactic to garner book reviews on Amazon and provides essential Kindle publishing guidelines to market a book before it even hits the shelves.
Author marketing is something that can be learnt with the right tools. In this book, the author explains the system which allowed her to sell 80,000 books.
Densely packed and loaded with ideas, strategies and essential tips that are neatly organized, packaged and imparted in a conversational and highly accessible manner — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: Bronze Medal, Business/Finance, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386055
Your True Power: The Key to Your Amazing Life
by Trissa Tismal-Capili
In this book, 14 ordinary but remarkable women come together to share the stories — 100 percent raw and authentic — of how they overcame their biggest and darkest challenges by embracing their true power.
With richly vibrant voices from many backgrounds illustrating one and the same message, there’s plenty of inspiration to help people unlock their lives. The women tell of going from being an overwhelmed high achiever to moving into the state of flow; finding infinite possibilities after losing everything; going from treating the body as a burden to treating it as a guide; pivoting from seeking externally to looking within; going from saying “I'm not enough” to declaring “I am the answer”; finding freedom from codependency; and going from stating “This is the end” to proclaiming “The best is yet to come!”
The women featured are Suyen Angbetic Bailey, Leslie Sandra Black, Debbie Shuman Espinoza, Heather Ann Fink, Fiorella Garibaldi, Dawn Gomez, Sandra Ann Grant, Aurora Hood Hammond, Judith Krug, Barbara Harumi Otis, Silvia Rios, Dionnie Simone, Trissa Tismal-Capili and Gale Ziccarelli.
Honors: seen on CBS and NBC
Category: Self-Help
ISBN: 978-1637353110
The Financially Independent Millennial: How I Became a Millionaire in My Thirties
by Rick Orford
This book shares how one regular millennial became a millionaire by the age of 35! The author currently operates the Surplus Academy, an online community that helps people to achieve financial independence., and this book is an extension of that program.
The author describes the steps necessary to becoming financially free. He explains how being broke can teach you how to be wealthy. He shows how to examine your cash flow and improve it. There is detailed guidance on budgeting, cutting expenses, and building a surplus account.
The author also gives well-informed advice about business projects that can form part of the journey to financial independence, including buying and selling real estate, investing in stocks, and operating successful side hustles.
Rick Orford has written a book filled with actionable steps... The writing is simple and the voice is bold. — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: Finalist, Occupational Non-Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386482
We trust that your readers will enjoy our hand-picked selection.
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Warm regards,
Alinka Rutkowska
CEO, LibraryBub
