“Abortion Division: Why Americans Disagree on Such a Fundamental Issue of Rights,” written by Blake M. Thulin, is an attempt to engage in one of the most powerful and divisive subjects in our country today; whether a woman has the right to choose pregnancy termination for herself. … More “Abortion Division” by Blake M. Thulin
Say you have an idea for a product you are certain will change the world. What to do? You have two options: Post about it on social media and wait for someone to come along and steal that idea…OR…own that idea and use it to launch your career as an entrepreneur! Don’t know how to do that? Then look no further than Dorine Rivers’ book, “Brain to Bank: How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In.” This handy book is essential for every person contemplating their own business or product idea. It will give you the ins and outs of starting and running your business (along with exit strategies!), in addition to useful reference tools and advice from industry experts along the way. … More “Brain to Bank” by Dorine Rivers, PhD, PMP
I became puzzled when I saw the book title abbreviated as “CCNY.” However, upon reading, I discovered that CCNY stands for City College of New York. “CCNY Made: Profiles in Grit” by Ronnyjane Goldsmith profiles thirty-two alumni, including four fictional ones, who have a connection to CCNY. The book, written with open-source intelligence, delves into the lives of these individuals, exploring their challenges, successes, and setbacks. … More “CCNY Made: Profiles in Grit” by Ronnyjane Goldsmith
“Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner” by Josie Beckham defines permaculture as “humans and nature working together in harmony.” I love this definition. I had no idea what it meant prior to reading this wonderful resource. The self-sustaining aspects of permaculture gardening are very attractive. Instead of fighting against nature to grow food, we can work with it and benefit greatly without tearing up our ecosystem. The thought of being able to grow healthy, organic food on my own is incredibly appealing. … More “Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner” by Josie Beckham
There is almost nothing better than receiving an official college acceptance letter from the school of your dreams. In “The College Admissions Blueprint: 9 Proven Steps from Application to Acceptance” author A.Y. Shih, MD concisely lays out the steps needed to achieve this life-changing moment. Throughout the book, the author fills each section with an abundance of information including methods of achieving classroom, extracurricular activity, and standardized test success. … More “The College Admissions Blueprint” by A.Y. Shih, MD
I was drawn to Hedieh Ghazi’s “A Prize to Win” as my own husband has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has for decades. It is clear from learning of my own husband’s history that this diagnosis crops up in different ways, rearing its head uniquely for many, and reigning vastly different across the population. … More “A Prize to Win” by Hedieh Ghazi
The story in “The Doctor Talker” by Dr. John C. Turner et. al, details the life stories and educational journey of six Black doctoral students who have defied the odds and earned a doctorate. The six individuals are Dr. Khandicia N. Randolph, Dr. Samaria R. Roberts-Washington, Dr. Trenton Watson, Dr. John C. Turner, Dr. Anthony K. Taylor, and Dr. Zakia Gates. This book intends to amplify the untold stories and achievements of Black PhD. students and serve as a source of motivation for others facing challenges as they navigate the doctoral journey. … More “The Doctor Talker” by Dr. John C. Turner
“Alter Called Witness” by Hollis Frances is a short and highly unique work. It is the first in a line of quarterly journals that will attempt to align modern events with the Hebrew calendar and then research those events utilizing the Mazzaroth (Hebrew zodiac) and modern software. … More “Alter Called Witness” by Hollis Frances
In “Your New Journey: How to Thrive in Graduate School As a Person of Color” by AJ Cade, handy personal anecdotes have been shared with a unique acuity to offer direction to learners from diverse and culturally affluent environments who may question and doubt themselves in principally white, male-dominated school layouts. … More “Your New Journey” by AJ Cade
Author Douglas Price, who wrote “Seventeen to Millionaire,” offers sound advice to seventeen-year-olds coming of age to open a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). This is suggested to help them start saving money without being taxed on anything that accrues in that account over time. Even though he has no financial degree or financial background, the advice he offers is sound enough to make complete sense to his readers. … More “Seventeen to Millionaire” by Douglas Price
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