Archives for Non-Fiction - Page 12
Book Blast – Unchecked Capitalism!
By author Earl Rynerson Unchecked. Capitalism shows how major corporations and their army of lobbyists have gradually taken over our governmental institutions, to the point where our elected officials do the bidding of corporations and the wealthy rather than us, the book is broken down by Industry (Banking, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, the Auto Industry,…
Book Blast! Unhinged – How To F&ck Up Your Life
About Unhinged Unhinged, A self-help guide on how to fuck up your life. Is a series of short stories that eventually led the author to his own sanity through the growth and years of his mid 20's. It's a satire at nature but highlights some confronting issues like suicide, anorexia…
A Particular Woman – A Memoir
Embracing the excitement and turbulence of sixties Sydney, Ashley is set to make her mark amid uni classes filled with ambitious young males. She imagines her future with a successful career, husband, and a house full of children. (more…)
Praying For A Miracle When It’s Hopeless – One woman’s battle with cancer
A story of extreme battles and overwhelming faith by Isabella Milan Have you ever been given news that made you feel as if you were a prisoner sentenced to death? That was my initial feeling when I was told I had Breast Cancer with metastasis to my brain, that my…
The First Time He Hit Her by Heidi Lemon
For readers of true crime and books such as See What You Made Me Do, a shocking and movingly told portrait of the murder of suburban mum Tara Costigan and an examination of why domestic violence affects us all A triggering read. Tara Costigan was the woman next door. A hard…
Book Blast! The Second Piece of French Toast
Feel in a funk? author Hilary A. Burns shares her story about finding yourself after 14 years of marriage. (more…)
Book Blast! Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time
Requests and to-dos bombard your phone and inbox, day and night. Information and distractions claw at your time and attention. You’re always busy, always searching for the finish line…or at least the pause button. Life feels like an endless series of “what’s nexts”—what’s the next meeting, task, obligation, goal, achievement?…
Book Blast! Adventure by Chicken Bus: An Unschooling Odyssey through Central America
by Janet LoSole Anyone who puts her children and the ecology of the planet ahead of herself is a singular person in my book. But this is Janet LoSole’s book, full of daring adventures, selfless volunteerism, and endless curiosity—a must for community-based travellers. Adventure by Chicken Bus is a delightful…
RADICAL UNCERTAINTY – Decision-making for an unknowable future
Another fabulous guest post on Radical Uncertainty by Mr B! The first four notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony are amongst the most famous in classical music. Ominous. Grim. Threatening. But then the mood lightens. Things start looking up. Before doom seemingly strikes again. The experience of the coronavirus pandemic across…
History Adventures – A new way to learn history for free!
Watch out people, there is a new kid on the block and it’s revolutionising the way you learn history: introducing History Adventures! History Adventures is a series of next-generation digital books developed by Dr. Spencer Striker. Blending the latest innovations in mobile entertainment design and technology – including animation, music,…