Best Independent Books June 5
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
FICTION
Zero Two Hundred Hours
by Eric Wentz
To avenge the death of his father, a Navy SEAL leads a counterstrike against Al-Qaeda.Saudi-trained Al-Qaeda operatives launch an attack on Camp Delta, the terrorist prison facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The assault mirrors not only the brutality and sophistication of the assault that killed his father but mimics the SEAL’s own tactics. Lieutenant Commander Grant Chisolm must outsmart Shakir Amir, the head of the fanatical movement.
Chisolm prepares his men to stop an attack he’s expecting to come from the water. When he realizes he’s about to clash with Al-Qaeda forces coming from all directions and wearing suicide vests — 2:00 a.m. is the scheduled detonation time — he crosses international borders and confronts Cuban forces as well as the terrorists. Hours later, his forces slaughtered, Amir, badly wounded, bleeding and delusional, floats off the coast of Guantanamo.
A veritable crash course in world history, military strategy and the psychology of warfare, the narrative is so fast-paced and electrically charged, it will leave readers’ hairs standing on the back of their necks.
Wentz teaches as well as mesmerizes... Intensity of writing pervades the pages of this stunning story. — Goodreads
Honors: seen on CBS and Fox
Recognition for Author: Bronze Medal, Thriller – Terrorist, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, 2013; Honorable Mention, Thriller – Terrorist, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, 2017
Category: Mystery & Thriller
ISBN: 978-1637350553
NON-FICTION
The Learning Revolution: AI's influence on Intelligence and Education
by Dr. 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
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
Luminary Leadership: How Top Entrepreneurs Lead in Business and in Life
by Alinka Rutkowska, Fadwa Albawardi et al.
This book delves into the essence of luminary leaders — individuals who, despite having no set title or singular creed, command attention through their sheer presence and instinctive leadership.
Bringing together authors, speakers, business owners and entrepreneurs, this book serves as a comprehensive roadmap to discovering and mastering leadership characteristics. Through a rich tapestry of personal narratives, business insights and hard-earned wisdom, the authors draw on extensive and varied career experience to illuminate a pathway towards success. The book delves into the core components of leadership in the context of global pandemics, supply chain shortages, war and a declining global economy. It provides guidance on how to incorporate various communication styles, software upgrades and sales strategies into an existing business structure. It also explores why the concept of leadership has changed for good and what role that will play in shaping the next generation of high-functioning professionals. Real-life case studies highlight the efficacy of leveraging leadership talents and investing back into a team.
The book offers insights on how to optimize the daily operations of a business, offering leaders the freedom and flexibility to chase down the next big innovation. Finally, it presents the key questions leaders should be asking if they want to maximize their leadership potential for the greatest impact.
So many amazing stories and applicable lessons... a treasure chest of knowledge, wisdom and leadership lessons — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637352014
Captain's Logbook: Escaping Nine to Five for 24/7
by John De Silva
This book comprises recollections of a life spent at sea. Throughout this first-person account of the voyage, the author explores the exquisite miseries and vicissitudes of life on the unforgiving oceans of our planet.
The long, tiresome journey begins in January 2006. The author assumes command of Cape Agulhas and a misanthropic crew. Before the ship has completed its circuitous route along the African coastline, however, he must respond to everything from biblical infestations of cockroaches to engine failures, duplicity and deceit. Nearly every imaginable disaster that can occur on a seafaring vessel does occur. Yet the palpable tension of the narrative underscores the tenacity of the human spirit as it is tested by God and nature alike. Through optimism, faith and a relentless desire to make it back to his family, the author guides the vessel through one hardship after another.
This book offers a darkly humorous examination of man as he faces the best and the worst of his own kind. The colorful cast of characters includes barbarous sailors, corrupt port officials and a seasick cook with the culinary aptitude of a barnacle.
A vivid, practical and insightful look in the life of those who choose to navigate the open seas and earn a livelihood — GoodreadsHonors: seen on CBS and Fox
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
ISBN: 978-1637350560
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
NON-FICTION
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
Plainify AI: Simple For A Novice, Useful For A Pro
by Cupid Chan
This book explores the world of artificial intelligence, using relatable analogies and a mix of humor and insight. It turns complex AI ideas into everyday conversations, making artificial intelligence clear and practical for everyone.
The author helps leaders understand AI’s impact and how to apply it in the real world, delivering clear explanations and relatable examples. In Chapter Two, he even uses a food analogy to explain data feeding, making complex concepts easy to digest and fun to learn. For those who want to dig deeper, there are profound insights into the field.
This book masterfully demystifies AI, transforming intricate concepts into crystal-clear insights. This isn't just another technical manual — it's an enlightening journey that makes the transformative power of AI accessible to everyone.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637353455
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. Psychologist, international speaker, workshop leader, artist and self-improvement guru Michael Cavallaro 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
Outsource Your Book: Your Guide to Getting Your Business Book Ghostwritten, Published and Launched
by Alinka Rutkowska
This book shares the secrets of a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author on how to hire experts to write, publish, and launch your bestseller.
The author describes the 17 steps involved in going from a book idea to a six-figure funnel. She explains numerous aspects of the process, including how to position a book so that it’s a bestseller; where to hire a pro to craft a clever book outline; the three different types of editing; how and where to hire for interior layout and formatting; where to hire a designer for an attention-grabbing cover; and how to reach libraries and foreign markets.
This book enables business leaders to become recognized as authorities in their field, to build credibility, to prepare for a consultancy, and to leave an appreciable legacy.
Honors: seen on ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386406
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
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Alinka Rutkowska
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