Best Independent Books June 26
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
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Mastering the TPS Blueprint: Transforming Trauma into Triumph
by Darius Ross
This is a transformative guide to rewiring mindset, overcoming obstacles and unlocking the discipline needed for lasting success. By shifting perspective and breaking free from mental limitations, readers can take control of their future and reach new heights.
In this book, the author dives into the mental roadblocks that keep people stuck, offering proven strategies to build resilience and confidence. With step-by-step guidance, he reveals how to overcome generational struggles, limiting beliefs and environmental influences. His blueprint provides actionable tools to turn ambition into meaningful change, helping readers embrace their potential. For women and minority communities, this book addresses inherited struggles, societal expectations and systemic barriers, empowering individuals to redefine their stories and build success on their own terms.
Whether improving careers, relationships or personal growth, this book delivers the framework needed to take charge of life and transform trauma into triumph.
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Category: Business
ISBN: 979-8998713002
The Why Whisperer: How to Motivate and Align Teams That Get Your Strategy Done
by Hans Lagerweij
This book is a practical roadmap for aligning teams with a clear and compelling direction. Drawing on decades of international leadership experience, the author demonstrates how to connect purpose, vision and strategy to daily execution.
The author explores how to clarify mission, vision and goals for maximum impact while crafting an organizational direction that resonates with teams. He shows how to align strategy with daily work to drive results, master purposeful communication, and implement reverse elevator speech to inspire and motivate. Using the Six Cs model, he guides leaders in fostering a culture where all team members understand their role in achieving success.
This resource is essential for leaders seeking to transform uninspired teams into high-performing organizations. It challenges readers to rethink their approach to leadership, emphasizing collaboration, motivation and lasting organizational change.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 979-8310573062
Multifamily Apartment Syndications: The Truth about Buying and Selling Your First Value-Add Building
by Chris Roberts
In this book, the author draws on his extensive experience making money for himself and his investors in the real-estate sector to explain how he invests in multifamily value-add projects.
The author explains how to create and build a company with which to purchase and renovate existing multifamily properties, outlining how to source and negotiate multifamily deals with high-profit potential. He provides a step-by-step description of how his company purchased, renovated, and sold a Class C multifamily property for a ROI substantially greater than anticipated. The book provides a comprehensive recipe for learning the skills necessary to purchase, rehab and sell value-add multifamily property.
This book demystifies the process of investing in value-add multifamily real estate, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in learning how investors can profit from this asset class. It includes the story of how the author went from earning uninspiring returns in the stock market to making substantial sums of money running a real-estate company investing in multifamily apartment buildings.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352366
7-Figure Minds: How to Grow and Lead A 7-Figure Business
compiled by Alinka Rutkowska
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 featured in this book 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.
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Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637350072
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 featured in this book 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 MarketWatch
Category: Self-Help
ISBN: 978-1637353110
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
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Nine Days in Rome
by Julian Gould
The story begins when Atticus Winterle, a laid-off senior executive from the U.S., accepts a temporary job chaperoning 16 high-school students and their teachers from Atlanta during their visit to Rome. Despite the chaos that ensues, Atticus uses his skills and local resources to keep the group on track and out of trouble.
The book offers a profound exploration of the impact of bad parenting on America’s youth, reflected in the students’ behavior during the trip. Amidst the challenges of managing a group of teenagers, romance finds a way to bloom, adding a touch of sweetness to the tumultuous journey. While the events chronicled in the book may seem like a wild weekend in Las Vegas, the experiences lead to significant personal growth. The characters in the novel learn and grow in response to challenging circumstances. The book demonstrates how surprising bonds can form and connections can be made when people from different spheres are brought together.
The author’s captivating descriptions of Roman landmarks, art and architecture transport readers to the heart of Rome, making them feel as if they are exploring the city alongside Atticus and his group. The trip, however, is not without its crises. Factors common to teenagers worldwide, such as drugs, hormones and depression, unleash a series of challenges that Atticus must handle.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 978-1637350119
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The Learning Revolution: AI's influence on Intelligence and Education
by Sarah Chardonnens
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we learn, think, and adapt. In this book, the author explores the intersection of AI and cognitive science, offering a groundbreaking perspective on how education must evolve in the digital age.
This book provides an innovative framework for understanding the synergy between AI and human cognition. The author examines the differences between human and artificial intelligence, introducing the Synapse model — a fresh approach to how the brain learns and adapts. She offers practical insights into how AI impacts sensory input, memory and emotional regulation, while exploring strategies to foster self-regulation, motivation and curiosity in AI-driven education.
Beyond learning techniques, the author delves into the ethical implications of AI in education, questioning its effects on creativity and cognitive diversity. As technology reshapes the way people acquire knowledge, this book empowers educators, students, and tech enthusiasts to rethink the future of learning.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Education
ISBN: 978-3952422076
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
Habits of Success: What Top Entrepreneurs Routinely Do in Business and in Life
by Christina Alva, Muhammad Arif Anis et al.
This insightful book, co-authored by a team of successful entrepreneurs, provides a rare glimpse into the routines and behaviors that contribute to success in both business and life.
Drawing from the experiences of more than 40 industry leaders, this book offers practical advice on defining success, taking risks, adapting to change, planning for collaboration, and embracing personal growth.
Whether just starting out or looking to elevate current endeavors, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to emulate the habits of top entrepreneurs.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637350379
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.
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Category: Children's
ISBN: 978-1637353165
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Alinka Rutkowska
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