Today's Featured Books— General Nonfiction
A Soil Owner's Manual by Jon Stika
Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy life—and A Soil Owner’s Manual is your essential guide to restoring it.
In this revised and expanded second edition, soil scientist Jon Stika explains how the biology beneath our feet drives plant health, food quality, and ecosystem balance. Drawing on decades of field research and practical experience, Stika reveals how our current agricultural systems—focused on yields and inputs—have broken the natural functions of soil. He then provides clear, science-based steps for rebuilding that living system, whether you manage a backyard garden or a thousand-acre farm. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Debunked by Nature by Mollie Engelhart
What if nature—not modern culture—held the answers we’re so desperately seeking?
Mollie Engelhart was a celebrated vegan chef living in Los Angeles, running successful restaurants and championing progressive ideals. But when she left the city behind to raise her family on a regenerative farm, her carefully constructed worldview began to unravel. FREE – SHOP NOW /
UNSTUCK by Britannica Silkslate
UNSTUCK is for people who know what they want, yet still hesitate, overthink, procrastinate, or pull back when progress is finally within reach.
You may understand your patterns. You may have read the books, tried the advice, and promised yourself you would "do better next time." And yet the same cycle keeps repeating. Not because you lack discipline or ambition, but because your mind is defaulting to old protective responses that no longer fit the life you are trying to build. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Humusphere: Humus, a Substance or a Living System? by Herwig Pommeresche
In this breakthrough work — now available in English for the first time — the independent German-Norwegian explorer of soil life, graduate permaculture designer and graduate engineer Herwig Pommeresche shares his lifetime of research into humus.
His entire career has focused on the theory and practice of humus management in gardening and farming. Digging deep into a myriad of little-known research papers, he compares their findings with the usual conventional methods. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Lead, Motivate, Engage: How to INSPIRE Employees in Remote and Hybrid Teams by Denise Lopez
Remote and hybrid work didn’t just change where people work, it fundamentally changed how leadership works.
Many leaders are discovering that the strategies that once drove performance, engagement, and loyalty no longer work in distributed environments. Communication breaks down. Burnout rises. Engagement slips quietly. And managers are left asking:
- How do I truly engage people I don’t see every day?
- How do I balance flexibility with accountability?
- How do I lead with empathy without losing performance?
- How do I build trust, inclusion, and collaboration across distance? FREE – SHOP NOW /
Alternative Treatments for Ruminant Animals by Paul Dettloff
Drawing on decades of veterinary practice, Dr. Paul Dettloff presents a natural, sustainable approach to ruminant health. Copiously illustrated chapters "break down" the animal into its interrelated biological systems: digestive, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal and more. Also includes a chapter on nosodes, with vaccination programs for dairy cattle, sheep and goats. An information-packed manual from a renowned vet and educator, suitable for anyone interested in helping ruminants achieve optimal health naturally. From FREE – SHOP NOW /
Built to Lead by Kyle McGee
If you feel stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or unsure how to lead with confidence and purpose, you are not alone.
Many people want to make an impact but stay stuck because they do not have a clear path forward. This book gives you that path.
Built to Lead is a practical, faith-centered guide to becoming the leader God designed you to be. Through personal stories, real leadership lessons, and biblical truth, Kyle McGee shows you how to build a life of integrity, influence, and purpose. From FREE – SHOP NOW /
The Choice Is Clear by Allen Banik
The most readable booklet on water ever published. It gives the reasons for using distilled water for drinking and cooking. It reveals that you can consume some 450 pounds of inorganic minerals from some tap and well water in your lifetime. Learn what is really in your water and why it is important to your health and longevity. Distilled water is the answer to remove all impurities. FREE – SHOP NOW /The Spiral Path to Success by Avery Hollis
Success isn’t a straight line—it’s a spiral.
In this bold and illuminating guide, Avery Hollis invites readers to rethink everything they thought they knew about achievement. The Spiral Path to Success blends personal insight, psychological research, and real-world stories to reveal a transformative truth: growth is cyclical, not linear. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Treating Dairy Cows Naturally by Hubert Karreman
With much thought and research, Dr. Karreman describes how cows can be treated for a wide variety of problems with plant-derived and biological medicines. Drawing upon veterinary treatments from before synthetic pharmaceuticals, and tempering them with modern knowledge and clinical experience, Dr. Karreman bridges the world of natural treatments with life in the barn in a rational and easy-to-understand way. In describing treatments for common dairy cow diseases, he covers practical aspects of biologics, botanical medicines, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and conventional medicine. This book should serve as a useful reference for years to come. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /Formula One by Marco Apex
THE INSIDE STORY OF FORMULA ONE 🏁 WHERE DESIGN, DRAMA, AND LEGACY COLLIDE AT 200+ MPH
If you’re the kind of F1 fan who notices the tiny aero change, the livery meaning, the strategy gamble, and the human fracture line behind a rivalry—this book was written for you.
Formula One: The Soul of Speed – Design, Drama, and the Stories We Can’t Let Go is a premium, narrative-driven deep dive built for the modern fan who is short on time but refuses shallow takes: the designer, engineer, creative lead, brand mind, tech thinker - the person who wants to understand why the sport moves the way it moves. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Art of Balancing Soil Nutrients by William McKibben
A practical guide to interpreting soil test results for farmers and other stewards of the earth wanting to understand what nutrients are available to plants and learn how to more effectively grow crops, turfgrass and other plants. This book, written by an experienced soil consultant, gives real-world advice about how to decipher the jungle of numbers found on soil and water test reports and shows how to comprehend what the numbers mean for your crop. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Secrets of Fertile Soils by Erhard Hennig
This stimulating book provides a highly practical window into the complex, interdependent relationships between soil, plants, animals, and human beings, including special insight into the fascinating life cycle of healthy soils and the imminent dangers we face should their existence become threatened. Poor agricultural practices are draining our soils of nutrients and microorganisms. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Growing Life by Andre Leu
As modern farming and ranching evolve away from mass consolidation and industrialization, a new strategy is rapidly emerging: regenerative agriculture. These new systems being implemented across the globe require a shift in the mindset of the land manager and operator, away from being primarily reliant on external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, and toward dependence on knowledge, measurement and management. In this first-of-its-kind book, André Leu invites everyone to start moving a positive, regenerative direction where our actions support growing abundant life. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Tuning in to Nature by Philip S Callahan
This 25th anniversary edition, updated by the author, reveals the miraculous communication systems present in nature. Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones' work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them. Long out of print . . . classic Callahan! FREE – SHOP NOW /When God and Country Collide by JEREMY PIATT
When God and Country Collide examines what happens when Christian faith becomes entangled with national power and identity. Through Scripture, history, and theological reflection, the book challenges the assumption that patriotism and discipleship are the same, exposing how faith is distorted when it serves fear, dominance, or ideology. Thoughtful and uncompromising, it calls readers back to a Christianity rooted in humility, truth, and allegiance to a kingdom that transcends every nation. From $12.99 – SHOP NOW /
You Can Reverse Dementia by Paul Wayne Bowman
"You Can Reverse Dementia" offers a neuro-rehabilitation protocol challenging the 'nothing can be done' narrative. Driven by the author's family history & 100+ concussions, it provides a multi-faceted plan (nutrition, movement, breath, and specific neuro-exercises) that's shown 70% of those with mild decline see significant improvement. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /
Human Consciousness and Truth - Heidegger and Sri Aurobindo by Rod Hemsell
'Human Consciousness and Truth' is a comparative study of the philosophy of Heidegger and Sri Aurobindo. It presents selections from the essential writings of both authors, as well as biographical notes, to establish the relationship between their thought, their lives, and their views of human nature and destiny. In the process of this comparison the philosophical background of their views in Neoplatonism, phenomenology, idealism, mysticism, and the nature of language is explored in detail. From $18.95 – SHOP NOW /
The Anatomy of Life and Energy in Agriculture by Dr. Arden Anderson
The energies in fertilizers and in the cosmos do not often move needles, but they preside over crop production. As this books shows the reader, through learning to tap and use "life-force energy" it is possible to develop farming practices that are both high-quality and nondestructive to the environment. Since high sugar and mineral levels confer immunity against bacterial, insect and fungal crop destroyers, a complete BRIX chart on crops is included. Andersen's chapters outline in detail the difference between deadly slow-kill agribusiness farming and farming as it should be. FREE – SHOP NOW /How to Grow World Record Tomatoes by Charles Wilber
Charles Wilber tells his personal story of learning to work with nature, and his philosophy and approach to gardening. He reveals for the first time how he grows record-breaking tomatoes and produce of every variety. There's no magic involved. Just a well thought out system that gives plants more than they could ever want, and makes it possible for them to reach their full potential. FREE – SHOP NOW /
THE HILLBILLY DICTIONARY by Grandpa Ripley
The Hillbilly Dictionary: Backwoods Lingo Straight from the Holler, by Grandpa Ripley
Ever felt like the English language done lost its backbone somewhere 'twixt the skyscrapers and the suburbs? Well, pull up a stump and listen up, 'cause Grandpa Ripley— that weather-beaten sage with a chew of Red Man and a lifetime of ridge-runnin' under his galluses— is fixin' to set it right with The Hillbilly Dictionary.
This here's a straight-shootin' guide to the raw, rambunctious tongue of the Appalachians, penned by a feller who knows the value of a well-timed spit and the peril of a loose lip. No high-falutin' footnotes or city-slicker edits; just pure, unadulterated mountain mouth music that captures the spirit of folks who wrangle with the land and laugh in the face of fancy. FREE – SHOP NOW /
Unshrink Yourself by Thanh Nguyen
STOP SHRINKING. START OWNING YOUR LIFE.
A no-nonsense, heart-driven guide to help you break free from self-doubt and live boldly.
If you’ve ever held back because you didn’t feel smart enough, ready enough, or worthy enough, this book is your turning point.
In Unshrink Yourself, bestselling author and leadership coach Thanh Nguyen shares twelve small-but-mighty mindset shifts that help you silence your inner critic, let go of perfectionism, and finally step into your power. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Hula Harry's Devilish Drinks: Sinful Sips from the Underworld by C.G. Harris
Reading this is a bad decision. Why not make it a double!
Welcome to Hula Harry’s, voted best bar in Dante’s Inferno, where the drinks burn twice: once going down, once coming back up. The good news? Drinks are on the menu. The bad news? So are the hangovers.
These full-octane hellfire cocktails are the best Hula Harry’s has to offer. You’ll laugh, you’ll stagger, you’ll drunk-text your ex at 2 a.m. The fun never ends in this funny cocktail book that blends real mixology with dark humor and a touch of the underworld. From $6.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
REFRESH YOUR HABITS by Mirela Lipan
Transform your life, one simple and meaningful habit at a time. Show up for yourself and start today! From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The Story Cycle Method: A Practical Playbook for Writers and Dreamers by Sascha Brown Rice
What if there’s no such thing as writer’s block? It might just be the breakdown before the breakthrough.
Even the most experienced writer can get stuck in a rut, so whether you're fighting procrastination, overwhelm, or self-doubt, the Story Cycle Method will help you put pen to page and unleash your creative potential.
If you’ve ever struggled to meet a deadline or felt afraid of the blank page, the Story Cycle Method mindset will get you on track. Writing coach Sascha Brown Rice helps you rediscover passion, unlock new possibilities, and take your writing to the next level.
The Story Cycle Method is especially relevant to writers, but this intuitive approach to the creative process works for filmmakers, musicians, editors, video game designers, and painters. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /