Profits should not be put before people, contends the leadership guide "Firesoul Leadership", which argues that employees do their best work when they feel fulfilled and inspired. Ulla Sommerfelt’s thoughtful business book "Firesoul... Read More

A practical and actionable leadership guide, "The Alchemy of Talent" includes guidance for assembling and nurturing complex teams and creating environments in which people can take risks. Vijay Pendakur’s rigorous and scientific-minded... Read More

Family stories and regrets drive a woman away from home and pull her back again in the affecting literary novel "The Pale Flesh of Wood". In Elizabeth A. Tucker’s moving novel "The Pale Flesh of Wood", a woman grapples with her... Read More

"Fearless" is a memoir that leads by example with its inspiring stories of bravery and facing challenges head-on. Alison Monda’s humorous memoir "Fearless" deals with growth and self-discovery in times of adversity. Opening with the... Read More

Dogs and their amusing antics are the star of this energetic picture book, which traces human-canine relationships through time. J. S. Silverstein pairs comedic storytelling with subtle history lessons in "My Dog Is a Hog!", a picture... Read More

Pithy and persuasive, "Seeking Fairness at Work" helps to make contemporary workplace issues feel tangible and easier to address. H. Hasl-Kelchner’s leadership guide "Seeking Fairness at Work" covers the unwritten company rules that... Read More

In his memoir "Portrait in Red", L. John Harris pursues multiple avenues (and delightful detours) in an attempt to solve an art mystery in Paris. Harris, who attended art school at Berkeley in the 1960s, arrived in Paris on magazine... Read More

In Poupeh Missaghi’s literary novella "Sound Museum", an enthusiastic curator celebrates the aural elements of torture. Before an exclusive tour of her museum, an Iranian curator delivers an opening speech to the invited foreign... Read More