Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads Hans Rosling challenges everything you thought you knew about the world in his groundbreaking book, Factfulness. Think you know what percent of the world is vaccinated? Or many people have access to electricity? Rosling proves that whatever you think, you're most likely wrong. Learn how to fight your own personal bias and get a more realistic perspective on the world with Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World — and Why Things … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads
THANKS GIVING by Ron Shaw
For one Georgia family, Thanksgiving 2016 looms, ominously. After their last Thanksgiving together, surviving this one may well depend on a force beyond their control. Thirteen for dinner this year fuels those with trepidations about attending another three-alarm affair. Can they depend on an ambulance arriving on time this go around? How many family members will be served a drumstick-less trip to the local Emergency Room? Through the laughs, tears, and tragic moments, this THANKS GIVING … [Read more...] about THANKS GIVING by Ron Shaw
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman 2016 Gold Medal Winner • Best Young Adult Adventure Book Readers Favorite International Book Award "Hoffman comes across as a master in the teen fantasy genre..." –Romuald Dzemo "...magical, exciting, witty and wise..." –Jack Magnus Orville Wellington Mouse lives with his Mum in the quiet fishing village of Muridaan Falls, Symoca. His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns his best friend Sophia Mouse is not … [Read more...] about Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
Interview with Author – Gian Andrea
About Gian Andrea: Gian Andrea is an Italian writer who currently resides in the United Kingdom. Voracious reader since young age, he grew very fond of Philosophy, Art and Linguistic; along with his wide interest for Physics and Human Biology. He holds a Bachelor degree in Literature and History with honours, and a Master degree in Philosophy with honours. BRIEF UNOFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY Back to the time when he was better known for his physique, rather than his brain, Giannandrea was a kid … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Gian Andrea
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
Interview with Author – Mark Craig
About Mark Craig: Mark Craig is the author of several books on the topic of spirituality. His special interest is in the conversation to be had between science and religion, particularly quantum physics and existential models of spirituality. Craig is currently a school teacher in Brisbane, Australia but was in fulltime ministry within the Catholic Church prior to this. He has a Bachelor of Theology, a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and a Master’s Degree in Education, specialising … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mark Craig
Interview with Author – Jedaiah Ramnarine
About Jedaiah Ramnarine: The unknown is the fun and the adventure never stops. The Fearless Founder of Psi.Raise Creative Studios, a Media Brand designed to take the world by storm - ranging into fresh, genre-bending, innovative creations. Jedaiah Ramnarine is a Clever Bestselling Author, Producer, Filmmaker and Editor. Born on an island in the middle of nowhere, Jedaiah comes from a courageous cinematic background – utilizing all form of media to deliver work that isn't just artistic or … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jedaiah Ramnarine
Interview with Author – Derek Warmington
About Derek Warmington: Hello, my name is Derek Warmington. I'm 26 years old. An American poet / philosopher. I’m planning to publish another book titled "Ruminations: Truth, Evolution, & Existentialism," in 2016. I published my first poem at the age of seven. I live my life based on the philosophy of self-actualization. Abraham Maslow once wrote, "[self-actualized people are] devoted, working at something, something which is very precious to them-- some calling or vocation. They are … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Derek Warmington
Reason for Existence by Richard Botelho
When David Jordan, an extraterrestrial human in appearance, agrees to help U.N. Secretary General Nicholas Straka resolve an escalating nuclear crisis, he also learns he must defuse a horrifying plot to exterminate humanity by a hostile race of beings who despise human culture. Somehow, he must thwart both crises before a worldwide intervention is launched by his superiors, destroying human innocence in the process. In Reason for Existence, David learns the origins of human conflict, the nature … [Read more...] about Reason for Existence by Richard Botelho
Interview with Author – Richard Botelho
About Richard Botelho: I am the author of three books: The New Individualism: Personal Change to Transform Society, a non-fiction social commentary, used in over 100 colleges and universities across America, favorably reviewed in The Midwest Quarterly and other scholarly journals, and winner of the S.C.P.H.C. Gold Award for Philosophy in 1996; Leah’s Way, my first novel, which received a rave review in the February 1st, 2004 edition of Library Journal; and Reason for Existence, my forthcoming … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Richard Botelho
Interview with Author – Mikel J. Wisler
About Mikel J. Wisler: Mikel J. Wisler is an award-winning filmmaker who has written, produced, and directed several short films that have played at festivals domestically and abroad, receiving nomination and awards. In 2012 he became a co-founder of Stories by the River and since 2010 has run the monthly River Film Forum. Wisler had written several screenplays as well as short stories and novels. His novel, Unidentified, is the first book he’s published, with more books currently in the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mikel J. Wisler
Interview with Author – Lex van den Oever
About Lex van den Oever: What’s up! I’m Lex, a 25 year old student of, well, a lot of stuff. Officially, I have a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, and I’m working on my research master’s thesis. Unofficially, I’m a student of martial arts (mainly Japanese jiu-jitsu), crossfit, music, psychology, literature, seduction, entheogens, diet and loads more. These are the topics I have most experience in, and love writing about. In my spare time, of which I have too little, I love playing video games … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lex van den Oever
