Best Independent Books September 5
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
NON-FICTION
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
Never Get Their Coffee: Empowering Fearless Leadership
by Lakisha Ann Woods
In this insightful work, the author challenges the societal norms that can often hold women back. She weaves a tapestry of compelling research, statistics and first-person accounts to highlight the unique role of female leadership in today’s workplace.
Drawing from her own experiences and those of other executives, the author offers a myriad of strategies to empower women to claim their well-deserved seat at the table. The book guides readers to understand the importance of recognizing and owning their internal power, especially in times of crisis. It sheds light on the unconscious biases that women, not just men, exhibit towards one another. Such biases can hinder progressive leadership. Readers will learn to leverage the power of the 3 Cs (communication, coordination and compromise), and to own their successes without apology.
The book also emphasizes the positive power of practicing wellness and self-care habits and encourages readers to step out of their comfort zones. It reminds readers that while there will always be obstacles on the path to growth, nothing holds them back more than their own self-doubts.
Honors: Bronze Medal, Women’s Non-Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637351840
Quitless: The Power of Persistence in Business and Life
by Alinka Rutkowska, Akintoye Akindele et al.
This book is an honest, thoughtful look at the mental fortitude and dexterity it takes to be a great entrepreneur.
This book is a comprehensive anthology of some of the most successful, die-hard and tirelessly working entrepreneurs in the world. It is a compelling narrative about the cruciality of persistence. It describes the art of responding purposefully, deliberately and pragmatically to the myriad obstacles standing between an entrepreneur and success. It teaches specific tactics and strategies for perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. It explains how to develop a mindset that welcomes challenges and adversity via cognitive programming. It explores the value and usefulness of failure in developing resilience and new points of view.
Every single day there is an entrepreneur that comes to life for the first time, and every single day there is another who gives up on his dreams. Persistence is all that separates them.
This book… is uplifting and supportive to all the people who wish to succeed in what they love doing… The message is simple: never give up. — GoodreadsHonors: Honorable Mention, Non-Fiction Anthology, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637350539
Click to Transform: Digital Transformation Game Plan for Your Business
by Kevin L Jackson
In this book, the author demonstrates how to catapult a business into the next decade of digital efficiency.
The author explains why cloud computing is integral for any modern business looking to develop an economic, operational and technology service-consumption model to meet the demands of hybrid information technology; to streamline outmoded internal/external processes to build an effective business ecosystem; to leverage IoT, big data analytics and 5G networks to deliver and capitalize on innovative business models; to leverage joint governance structures to strengthen cyber security and privacy; to reduce cost with convenient, ubiquitous network access to shared computing resources; to create the foundation necessary to transition a business to a hybrid information technology system; and to understand how composable infrastructures and multi-access edge computing can deliver a competitive edge.
For people who have considered cloud computing but weren’t sure how to get started, there’s never been a better time to be guided through the process by an experienced business executive.
Honors: seen on ABC, CBS and NBC
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386901
The Self-Discovery Book (Inner Self-Improvement)
by Michael Cavallaro
This book offers the chance to embark on a breathtaking and unique journey toward self-discovery. It provides the tools to look within, master human experience, awaken to a new sense of self, and discover a new way of being.
This book is a guide to taking the first steps toward inner self-improvement, self-discovery, a new way of being and expanded personal growth. It leads to an understanding of who we are, how the world works, how life works and what it means to have a human experience.
The author explains how to change, grow, and experience life in a completely new way. This book is based on the first level of the 12-month course in human mastery that the author has been delivering as an audio course.
Honors: seen on ABC and NBC
Category: Self-Help
ISBN: 978-1943386734
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
FICTION
The Hermit
by Katerina Grishakova
This captivating fiction debut is set in the high-stakes world of investment banking. With humor and poignancy, the author crafts an anti-hero who navigates the complexities of leaving behind a world he has helped shape.
The novel tells the story of Andy Sylvain, an aging financier at a pivotal moment in his life. As he confronts his desires and the relentless pace of his profession, he faces the ultimate decision whether to continue in the familiar chaos or embrace an unexpected and radical change.
In this book, the author explores the themes of personal fulfillment, societal expectations and the courage to pursue an authentic life. It is a thought-provoking tale that challenges readers to consider what it truly means to find peace in a world driven by ambition.
This novel brings out the drama and tension in the moral and economic quagmire that is living as a Wall Street financial insider… Grishakova crafts a compelling character study of one man’s midlife journey to rediscover purpose and meaning…
— IndieReaderHonors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 979-8988717324
The Inevitable Loss of Innocence: From Girl to Real World
by Zara D. Macias
In this book, the author writes of the joy and pain of growing up as reflected through one specific rite of passage — the college experience.
This story of a Mexican “Kentucky girl” pursuing higher education in the hallowed halls of White University in the national capital is a testament to the power of youth to seek out authentic experiences, even through the disillusionment that may come with it. The narrator feels doubly out of place at White University, as a girl from Kentucky and a Latina among the many wealthy and sometimes snobbish students. Nevertheless, she does her best to fit in, even if her wealthy roommate’s ability to spend lavishly on overpriced cocktails far outstrips her own. She quickly finds herself the subject of male attention but yearns for the type of meaningful connection that the young men she meets aren’t necessarily inclined to reciprocate or able to.
Written from the perspective of an outsider to the affluent milieu of an elite university, this novelette is both a paean to the hope and reality of chasing one's youthful dreams and a lyrical ode to the highs and lows of the college experience. The author’s distinctive voice and viewpoint radiates authenticity as she tells the story of a small-town girl who finds herself in a world of privilege far different from the comfortable surroundings of her Kentucky upbringing.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 978-1637351925
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
Lies People Tell: An FBI Agent's toolkit for catching liars and cheats.
by Frank Runles
In this gripping book, the author shares insights from his 20-year career as an FBI agent.
The author reveals how deceptive language analysis can be used to unmask liars and cheats. Drawing from high-profile cases and everyday scenarios, he shows how the analytical techniques apply to both criminal investigations and personal interactions.
The book will help people to see the world through a new lens — one that exposes hidden truths and safeguards them against deception.
An interesting book... The mathematical calculation aspect is novel and fascinating. Who knew one could get the truth out of an individual by using math? — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Politics & Social Sciences
ISBN: 978-1667810898
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: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352618
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Alinka Rutkowska
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