Posts Categorized: Books

7 Years on the Front Line: Trial by Fire

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In a time of global uncertainty, personal loss, and miscommunication, we need hope, direction, and strength now more than ever. Sarah Tse’s new book, 7 Years on the Front Line, reminds us of how trials and adversity, although unavoidable and difficult, can be overcome and, in the process, can build strength of character. Released March 23, 2020 by TSE… Read more »

Unsinkable – Four Short Stories from Four Taiwanese Writers

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The tumultuous recent history of Taiwan surprisingly gave the islands unusually diverse cultures. Unsinkable—Four Short Stories from Four Taiwanese Writers are the stories of ordinary people who refuse to succumb to hardship or inequality. People immigrated to Taiwan for all kinds of reasons, from missionaries sent to pass on their gospels, businessmen developing new markets, workers seeking… Read more »

Indie Publisher Uses Blockchain To Bypass Industry Gatekeepers with “The Lost Direction”

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Lost Books, a Canadian micro-publisher has just launched its debut offering, “The Lost Direction,” onto the blockchain. An epic fantasy set in a lost world, “The Lost Direction” is presently available in eBook form via Bookchain, a Montreal-based company which runs their own blockchain on top of the popular decentralized Ethereum network. Purchases of the… Read more »

Jamaican-Born Author, Janet Autherine Releases New Book to Empower Women to Use the Transformational Power of Mindfulness to Create an Abundant Life

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Women who are struggling to navigate the busy thoroughfares of life, while in the midst of a pandemic, and dealing with the enormous stress of fighting for racial justice, now have a new resource to foster self-care and create an abundant life. Jamaican-born Author and Publisher, Janet Autherine, recently launched her third book, Island Mindfulness:… Read more »

Beloit College Chooses Akademos as Online Bookstore Partner

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Beloit College, a Wisconsin-based liberal arts college recognized for its curricular innovation, has partnered with Akademos to bring an exciting virtual bookstore experience to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The new online bookstore will launch to support the summer 2020 term. Seamless integration between Beloit’s student information system and the Akademos course materials platform will… Read more »