Best Independent Books May 1
We are delighted to recommend the following books from the independent publishing sector.
NON-FICTION
A Climate of Chaos: This Parched Earth
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
How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler
by Brandon C. Blewett
Written with well-traveled professionals in mind, this book is a hilarious take on the trials and tribulations of frequent flying.
The author, who has driven more than $210 billion in global transactions and boasts "Million Miler" status, draws from his extensive travel experience and impressive career to offer witty observations and practical advice. From identifying the six habits of highly annoying travelers to turning those encounters into professional growth opportunities, this guide is filled with hilarious anecdotes and reflective questions. He describes the nuances of air travel and its parallels to professional life through real-life examples of patience, readiness and humility paying off.
Packed with valuable lessons on leadership and career advancement, this book offers guidance about the importance of building strong teams and seeking critical feedback.
Blewett’s book is most entertaining when it’s at its snarkiest. — KirkusHonors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 979-8339626329
The Elon Musk Method: Business Principles from the World's Most Powerful Entrepreneur
by Randy Kirk
In this book, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Randy Kirk looks at what lies behind the business success of Elon Musk.
He exposes 16 secret principles that guide Elon Musk in his entrepreneurial decisions. He sees Musk as a visionary entrepreneur shaped by an approach consisting of curiosity, observation, expertise, analysis, asking big questions, breaking rules, setting goals, leading, networking, valuing people, ability to execute, taking risks, overcoming obstacles, creating quality, insisting on incremental improvement, passion and persistence.
Filled with dozens of Elon Musk quotes, this is a rare opportunity to gain proven principles and methods that are unlike anything to be read elsewhere.
Honors: seen on ABC and NBC
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386444
Disruptive Leadership: 8 Counterintuitive Secrets for Running a Successful Business
by Christopher Catranis
In this book, the author reveals eight successful approaches to running a business that might seem counterintuitive. He shows how to improve performance by embracing failure.
The author explains how he learned from the mistakes and failures of several of his enterprises. He details how to build, sell, and rebuild businesses. An essential part of this learning process is an understanding of the need to leave behind egotistical approaches to leadership and an appreciation of the importance of guiding others with humility and thoughtfulness.
This book contains dramatic case studies from the author’s business life in the Middle East and West Africa. Not only is it a stimulating book on leadership, it’s also a thrilling memoir.
The value of this book is the frank and warmly humorous manner in which Christopher delivers his principles of enlightenment, success and change... This is a fresh approach to leadership and one that deserves wide attention. — GoodreadsHonors: seen on ABC, CBS and NBC
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386468
In case you missed the books featured in the last newsletter, here they are again:
FICTION
A Climate of Chaos: This Parched Earth
by Nawtej Dosanjh
In a near-future world in which water equals power, climate expert Mark Wells is running out of time. His revolutionary water-sharing network in East Africa offers hope to millions struggling to survive devastating droughts. When Wells stumbles upon a deep-rooted conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of global power, he finds himself in a battle not just for his project but for his life.
From Ethiopia’s barren landscapes to Washington’s corridors of influence, from desperate water refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border to Russian satellite deception, Wells must navigate treacherous international intrigue while dodging assassins and facing betrayals that threaten to unravel everything. As waves of climate refugees trigger worldwide instability, those determined to control Earth’s most precious resource will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on power.
Blending cutting-edge science with electrifying suspense, this gripping political thriller portrays a disturbingly plausible future, in which water is humanity’s most sought-after and deadly weapon.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 978-1637353776
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
NON-FICTION
Who Moved My Data?: Data-Driven Strategies In Modern Finance
by Craig Fookes and Greg Hood
The role of finance is evolving. No longer confined to spreadsheets and traditional accounting, today’s finance professionals must become data-driven and data-savvy to thrive. This book offers a clear roadmap for navigating this transformation, equipping emerging and seasoned professionals with the tools to embrace data as a core asset.
The authors explore how finance can take ownership of data rather than relying on IT, highlighting the industry’s pioneers who are leading the data revolution. Through compelling success stories, they illustrate how finance professionals have leveraged data to drive strategic decisions and organizational growth. The book delves into actionable insights and data strategies tailored for finance.
This is a practical guide to integrating data into everyday workflows. The authors provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of finance, including the growing impact of artificial intelligence.
Honors: seen on MarketWatch
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1637353745
Supreme Leadership: Gain 850 Years of Wisdom from Successful Business Leaders
by Alinka Rutkowska
This book brings together the wisdom of 34 CEOs who celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2018. The author interviewed those CEOs, working in a wide variety of sectors and locations, and sought to understand the qualities that have brought them success and longevity as business leaders.
Full of honest reflection on their careers, the book is a uniquely personal resource for anyone seeking to inform their approach to leadership. Some of the fascinating angles on supreme leadership include the need for all employees to believe in the business and feel a sense of belonging to it; and an appreciation that success in business comes down to the same principles as success in marriage.
Another interesting feature of the book is that each CEO discusses the books that have influenced them most in their careers.
Supreme Leadership is a book for anyone who wants to lead... It is packed with the wisdom and knowledge that will transform your life, and it brings perspective to anyone’s journey towards effective leadership. — Readers’ FavoriteHonors: seen on ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and Yahoo
Recognition for Author: Bronze Medal, Business/Finance, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, 2016
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386215
Pocket Mentor: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Building a Lasting Business from Scratch
by Mark Nureddine
This book is the missing link between where aspiring business people are now and where they want to be. It is for entrepreneurs looking for advice on the opportunities, challenges and pitfalls of entrepreneurship.
In this comprehensive guide to launching and building a lasting business, people can find out which mistakes to avoid; learn if a business idea has the wings to fly; figure out profit margins with a proven formula; discover the type of market research that matters; learn about the legal issues of creating and running a business; read how to work effectively with suppliers; and understand how to launch your product.
All of this comes with the underlying reassurance that the author has been through it all before and has taken time to share his experience with a new generation of entrepreneurs.
It is an excellent mentoring book providing guidance, motivation and emotional support to the reader. — GoodreadsHonors: seen on ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC
Category: Business
ISBN: 978-1943386291
We trust that your readers will enjoy our hand-picked selection.
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Alinka Rutkowska
CEO, LibraryBub
