In Parenting with Kindness and Consequences by Barbara Frandsen, we find cute imaginary letters from the young children and babies in Frandsen's life beginning each chapter, and sweet pictures and helpful illustrations accompany the text. Frandsen explains the concepts of child development and behavior in...

With the rapid destruction of Earth's ecosystem due to human impact, we must ensure that future generations learn from our mistakes and acquire the knowledge and wisdom to save the planet. Poetry collections like May We Learn From the Earth by Robert J. Tiess are...

Psychology of...Horror Villains, Survivors, and Victims: Movie Edition vol. II by S. L. Yarbrough is a fascinating look at the horror genre. This book dives head first into the category we all know and love, from classic movie monsters like Frankenstein and Pennywise to real-life...

Render Me Bountiful is a collection of inspiring poetry by Pamela K. Yarborough. It is divided into Rhapsody, Stars and Dust, and Labyrinth. I find the poem Butterfly particularly uplifting, celebrating one of the wonders of nature as follows, "Tall Ivory towers, meteorite showers/ Amazed...

Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! by Kevin Aelred Dettler is an emotional and captivating look as the author takes us through his journey to achieving "The North American 29 Award" for collecting and registering 29 species. This award makes him one of just 120...

Behind the Green Apron by R. L. Farrar is a non-fiction professional memoir in which the author details some of their most interesting stories working for twelve years as a Starbucks barista. Baristas are the coffee chain's front-of-house staff, the employees who facilitate the running...

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever by Christine Pym is the second installment in A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer series. This volume covers topics on antique products and gives business tips and suggestions on how to run an antique store....

Rightsizing Nations by David Lockwood is a nonfiction political government book. He uses five terms to help explain the reasoning for rightsizing a nation. He talks about warfare, the cost of national defense, free trade, the level of income inequality, and government. David explains why...

In the fall of 2018, James W. Marquart, a criminologist by training with years of experience in the field, found out that the house he had recently bought in Frisco, Texas, belonged to the killer Rich Schmelzer, who was incarcerated in an Illinois prison for...

Many people struggle with their mental and emotional health. Carrie Vanderbilt helps readers understand their emotions in I Don’t Know Why I Act Like This: How to Uncover the Relationship Between Your Mental Health and Your Emotions. This self-help book contains information, suggestions, and activities...