"The unexamined life is not worth living," was supposedly said by the great philosopher, Socrates. If you have ever wondered why you do or don't do, or why you act or react as you do, in any given situation, you may just find the answer...

Most of us wouldn't think of pairing green beans with ice cream, but Bill Sims Jr. discovered that they ARE compatible. When as a young boy he refused to eat his green beans, his mother offered him ice cream as a reward and he miraculously...

There was once a force of labor that was not led or represented by any...then came along the unions. They organized, fought for rights and seemed to better the lives of their members. But what happened behind the scenes? "Shadowbosses: Government Unions Control America and...

The life of a cardiac surgeon is, not surprisingly, full of challenges, drama, heartache and, on occasion, miracles. "The Spirit of the Heart" by Ismael N. Nuno M.D. takes the reader through a lifelong journey filled with all those elements, told in a close-up, very...

“One Great Goal” by Ursula Mentjes grabbed my attention because it seemed too simplistic. It was an anachronism. In this age of multitasking, diversifying and 24/7 deal making, how could her single-inded advice be of value? However, she quickly dispelled my doubts with her proven...

This short book caught me by surprise. P.J. Ingram-McPhee weaves together episodes from a seemingly ordinary life where only the person living it knows there is so much more going on. Stories from her childhood, from life with longtime friends, and her relationship with her...

"Northern Utopia: Rebirth of American Dream" is a very insightful and well-written book dealing with the growth boom in North Dakota. Within this state the reader will find that various towns are booming with growth due to the oil industry. There are many towns with...

"Making the Connection: Getting Work to Work" by Jane Petrick is a short how-to book about making a better employee-work environment in any place of employment. The author deals with the issue of the employee setting up him or her self as a winner through...

“The Art of Planning Allergen-Free Events” by Stephanie Courtney is a very informative book for those who are looking for information on food allergies, especially as related to event planning. For those who do not have food allergies on their own, this is a wonderful...

We all know that medical doctors must have years of training to "fix" our physical problems. We know that nurses have always been relegated to a subservient position beside a doctor. They require less training. But there is much more to the nursing profession as...