Why is the utilization and eventual colonization of space necessary both for the near-term preservation of Earth's environment and for the long-term survival of humankind? And why, despite the efforts of many dedicated space advocates, is the public so slow to support it? Science fiction author Sylvia Engdahl argues that in the light of history it's not surprising that acceptance of a new outlook on the universe is slow, since all past human advances were made by visionary minorities. The book … [Read more...] about From This Green Earth: Essays on Looking Outward by Sylvia Engdahl
Blessed Are the Contrarians: Diary of a Journey Through Interesting Times by Samuel Robert Piccoli
Blessed are the contrarians, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. But they must be very, very careful in these "Interesting Times," in the Chinese sense. Unless you think that "May you live in interesting times" after all is a blessing and not a curse, or better still the first of three curses of increasing degrees of severity, the other two being "May the government be aware of you," and "May you find what you are looking for." But in this case you had better not read this book—and you can't … [Read more...] about Blessed Are the Contrarians: Diary of a Journey Through Interesting Times by Samuel Robert Piccoli
Project Keepsake by Amber Lanier Nagle
Amber Lanier Nagle has always been interested in keepsakes-a glass bluebird, a pocket knife, a dime-store locket, a faded fishing lure, a dented cake pan, a model train car, and so many others. “Why do you keep this?” she asks. “Where did it come from?” And then she listens as the stores and memories pour out. Project Keepsake is Nagle’s crusade to collect and publish the stories that transform simple, everyday objects into priceless keepsakes. Told in first-person by both seasoned and … [Read more...] about Project Keepsake by Amber Lanier Nagle
I Was In Love With a Short Man Once by Kimberly “Kimba” Dalferes
Have you ever wondered if the life of the woman standing next to you in the check-out line is as weird as yours? Could it be possible that you are trapped in a bizarre reality show, where the object of the game is to get the crazy lady to flip-out; just one more time? If so, then this book confirms that you are in good company. I Was In Love With a Short Man Once, an Amazon Best Seller, is a story collection written from the perspective of a crazy, southern, Irish gal. Follow her as she … [Read more...] about I Was In Love With a Short Man Once by Kimberly “Kimba” Dalferes
Atomic Renaissance: American Women Mystery Writers of the 1940s and 1950s by Jeffrey Marks
America in the 1950s was a place of Eisenhower, the Korean Conflict, McCarthy, and Sputnik. Women found themselves trapped into a mold of Donna Reed and June Cleaver, marginalized by the hyper-masculinity of the age. Mystery fiction had become a male bastion as well, promoting hardboiled private eye novels and spy fiction. It would be another three decades before groups to promote equality between the sexes in mystery fiction appeared. Yet during that post-World War II era, seven women … [Read more...] about Atomic Renaissance: American Women Mystery Writers of the 1940s and 1950s by Jeffrey Marks
Essays for the Soul by Christine Rice
"Essays for the Soul" is a collection of thirteen essays about writing, student life, healthy eating, careers, personal finance, education, and more. These essays are creatively written, and based on thoughtful opinion and life experience. Some of the essays are introspective, while others are informational. Targeted Age Group: Adults What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers? Just begin. Take it one step at a time. Pick up a pen and a piece of paper or notebook, or sit down at … [Read more...] about Essays for the Soul by Christine Rice
Pobody’s Nerfect by Scott Helvick
When I first got the idea to dig up nine years’ worth of my own blog posts, journal entries, handwritten notes, and miscellaneous Internet postings, I surmised that it would be relatively easy to compile the best ones into a decent-looking e-book. As you can imagine, the only part that was “relatively easy” was the procrastination. After obsessively poring over and sorting nearly 900 pieces of writing, I came to the disappointing conclusion that very few, if any, of these pieces were … [Read more...] about Pobody’s Nerfect by Scott Helvick
Reflections on Fundamental Matters: Not for the Satisfied Mind by John H.T. Francis @JohnHTFrancis
Addressing important questions that have been discussed across many times and cultures, this collection of essays seeks to awaken you from the slumber of intellectual complacency. Author John H.T. Francis presents a multi-disciplinary look at prevalent interpretations and fundamental questions of human interest. He tackles many of humanity’s most important and difficult topics, drawing on many fields of knowledge and action, including epistemology, philosophy, sociology, economics, politics, … [Read more...] about Reflections on Fundamental Matters: Not for the Satisfied Mind by John H.T. Francis @JohnHTFrancis
I Was In Love With a Short Man Once by Kimberly “Kimba” Dalferes @KimDalferes
Have you ever wondered if the life of the woman standing next to you in the check-out line is as weird as yours? Could it be possible that you are trapped in a bizarre reality show, where the object of the game is to get the crazy lady to flip-out; just one more time? If so, then this book confirms that you are in good company. I Was In Love With a Short Man Once is a story collection written from the perspective of a crazy, southern, Irish gal. Follow her as she reflects on: growing up as a … [Read more...] about I Was In Love With a Short Man Once by Kimberly “Kimba” Dalferes @KimDalferes
Not Again, Lyle by Myrna Ericksen
Lyle, a small town California man from Morgan Hill, likes to do things the easy way. Yet, his impulsive style often leads to chaos when his enterprises collapse around him. His wife, Jody, his childhood sweetheart, is always there to pick up the pieces, and maintain a semblance of balance with her poignant remarks. Chapters such as Pets, Marriage, Sportsman, and Lyle's business ventures, give a hilarious insight into what makes him tick. Lyle's foremost admirable traits are also his … [Read more...] about Not Again, Lyle by Myrna Ericksen
Pobody’s Nerfect by Scott Helvick
When I first got the idea to dig up nine years’ worth of my own blog posts, journal entries, handwritten notes, and miscellaneous Internet postings, I surmised that it would be relatively easy to compile the best ones into a decent-looking e-book. As you can imagine, the only part that was “relatively easy” was the procrastination. After obsessively poring over and sorting nearly 900 pieces of writing, I came to the disappointing conclusion that very few, if any, of these pieces were … [Read more...] about Pobody’s Nerfect by Scott Helvick
Weirder Than Marshmallows Book of Essays
Weirder Than Marshmallows (Daniel Fogg, Deborah Carney) Book of essays to challenge your common sense. … [Read more...] about Weirder Than Marshmallows Book of Essays
