Best Independent Books February 19
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
NON-FICTION
Awakening
by Areva Martin
This book goes beyond the idea that women should ask for a seat at the table. The author makes the case for women to tear down the building, build anew, and choose tables that make room for everyone.
In this book, the author provides statistics and stories on how the current system works to keep women as the inferior sex and why it needs a complete overhaul. Case studies from real women at work demonstrate the barriers that hold women back and the conflicts that they face if they choose to start a family. The author explains the background to the system and the movements, milestones and men who have shaped where women stand in the workplace today. She zooms out to describe how expectations, norms and culture need to change before equity can be achieved.
The past decade has been a whirlwind of fighting for equity, seeing the consequences of small-scale strategies and being pushed back by the COVID-19 pandemic. The author lays all of this out on the table and provides a map for pushing forward in the corporate jungle, nonprofit world and society at large.
The author is a strong writer and storyteller, and she does an excellent job of capturing the essences of the women she features here. — Kirkus
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637351253
Inevitable Revolutions
by Aaron Vick
In this book, the author, who is 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
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
How I Sold 80,000 Books: book marketing for authors
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 success that the author has achieved.
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’ Favorite
Honors: Bronze Medal, Business/Finance, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386055
FICTION
Camilla Learns To Shine
by Elizabeth Connell Lewis and Mark S. Lewis
Camilla is no ordinary cuttlefish. She looks different from the others and cannot swim as fast as the cuttlefish and squid around her. Worried about her appearance, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Along the way, Camilla learns to appreciate her special body type and unique abilities as she meets new friends near her ocean home. As she navigates the vibrant underwater world, she encounters various sea creatures who teach her valuable lessons about self-acceptance and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness. Through her interactions, she discovers that her differences make her special and that true beauty comes from within.
This charming tale not only entertains but also educates young readers about marine life, fostering a love for the ocean and its inhabitants. Camilla’s heartwarming story celebrates diversity, resilience and the joy of helping others.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Children's
ISBN: 978-1637353219
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
NON-FICTION
7-Figure Minds: how to grow and lead a 7-figure business
compiled by Alinka Rutkowska
The book asserts that the greatest weapon in any entrepreneurial arsenal is not money but mindset.
Through a tapestry of authors, the book reveals the power of tapping into personal core programming to manifest success in new ways. It teaches specific tactics and strategies for resilience in the face of setbacks. It shows how to develop an impenetrable entrepreneurial mindset and how to explore the value of failure in developing creative problem-solving solutions.
The book emphasizes the importance of orienting in the right direction before unleashing a business plan. It provides guidance on how to save time, energy and resources by completing due diligence upfront. It explains that persistence is not always a strength in business endeavors; sometimes, quitting is both necessary and useful.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637350072
Chaos by Design
by Kader Sakkari, Imran Karbhari and Trevor Macomber
This book explores the ways in which successful leaders motivate their teams, drive innovation, and propagate long-lasting digital transformations.
This book is a deliberately empowering tool that describes how to foster the leadership characteristics, mindset and company values required to implement a successful digital-first approach. The authors discuss how to harness the power of creative chaos to shift an organization from fragile to agile. They explain why the servant leadership style is uniquely suited to transformative processes.
In this book, the authors reveal how unyielding creative disruption promotes flexible, adaptable business models primed for growth. They explain how to position a business not just to survive a global crisis, but to thrive in the uncertainty; in other words, chaos by design.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637350041
How To Become an Effective Leader
by Michael Brainard
This insightful guide is not just another leadership manual. It’s a comprehensive exploration into psychological and positive behavioral conditioning.
The author uses his extensive experience developing and coaching leaders across the country to detail eight disciplines that enable leaders to create a sustainable platform for organizational excellence and propel their growth as leaders to new heights. He provides a prolific manifesto for becoming the type of leader that many people aspire to be.
The book explores the skills required to influence other people positively as leaders. It shows how to take leadership to the next level.
The author has added eye-catching and creative graphs and charts that made the book visually appealing to read, and the case studies he wrote were enlightening and educational. — Readers’ Favorite
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637351697
Love Is the Foundation:
unlock the healing power of love and discover your true self
by A'sha Love
Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern science, this book reveals how consciousness can shape the world.
The book offers mind-opening ideas and techniques that empower people to transform life in profound ways. It provides practical exercises and real-world examples to help people tap into the power of their thoughts, beliefs and emotions to create the reality they desire.
With insights from the author, a leading expert in the field of mindfulness and personal transformation, this book is a journey of self-discovery and transformation that has the potential to leave people inspired and empowered.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Religion & Spirituality
ISBN: 978-1637351970
FICTION
Tax and His Friends: the first lessons on tax education for your children
by Maria Claudia Hoepers
In this engaging and accessible book, the author introduces young readers to the world of taxes. Through relatable characters and relatable scenarios, children learn about the significance of taxes and their impact on society.
From health and education to security and infrastructure, this book demystifies complex concepts. It explains the meaning of taxes. It tells of the importance of taxes in terms of returns to the population — health, education, security, infrastructure and other social rights, reinforcing lessons of ethics and citizenship.
The author has set out to clarify the general concepts related to the tax system in a simple way. She believes that this knowledge can be a good seed for a better, fairer and more transparent future, especially if it is planted in childhood.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Children's
ISBN: 978-1637353165
We trust that your readers will enjoy our hand-picked selection.
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Alinka Rutkowska
CEO, LibraryBub
