Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

The Future of Leadership in the Age of AI is a work of non-fiction in the business and technology sub-genres and was penned by author team Marin Ivezic and Luka Ivezic. Subtitled “Preparing Your Leadership Skills for the AI-Shaped Future of Work”, this informative and concise guidebook aims to prepare its readers for the greater implementation of Artificial Intelligence technologies into elements of business and economics such as data, processing, and rule-following. This leaves a precious gap for leaders who are both creative and socially aware and can utilize their distinctly human skills to motivate others and succeed in those areas where machines cannot replace them.

Author team Marin Ivezic and Luka Ivezic present a really interesting work on the future implementations and business predictions of AI, and thankfully it is one which neither glorifies them nor predicts a total apocalypse. Rather, this is a practical and informative guide to what Artificial Intelligence already does for the finance, business and economics worlds, and what it will continue to develop into as technology improves. The narrative tone is professional and clear, delivering straight facts with as little technical jargon and overcomplication as possible. There is a wonderful sense of celebration for the social and creative talents of human beings too, which gives the piece a highly motivational quality overall and shows hope for the future rather than stagnation or replacement. Overall, I would certainly recommend The Future of Leadership in the Age of AI to anyone working in business who needs a better understanding of emerging technology.

Reviewed by Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite

Are you are considering a career in the healthcare profession but you are unsure which path to take? Healthcare Heroes by Mary Choy and Michele B. Kaufman will give you a brutally honest glimpse into the core fundamentals of what it takes, not only educationally but characteristically as a medical professional - from a Biomedical Engineer, Surgical Technologist, Pharmacist, Music Therapist to Anesthetist, Veterinarian, Emergency Medical Technician, Phlebotomist plus many more. You will discover what you can expect on an average working day, the pay structure, the career opportunities available to you, and the qualifications you will need. There are contributions from a diverse and extensive range of healthcare professionals who impart their real-life experiences so you have a clear understanding of what challenges you can expect to face. This guide will clear away all the indecision when choosing your specialized field. With all the knowledge at hand, you can be confident you are entering a profession that perfectly matches your expectations.

Healthcare Heroes by Mary Choy and Michele B. Kaufman is an absolutely fascinating read with real insight from renowned healthcare professionals. The range of professions covered is vast but this guide gives you much more practical information than others in the genre. What I found particularly helpful was the section Day In The Life Of, where you gain an insider view of a normal working day in your chosen career. There is also a section for each profession from the Bureau of Labor statistics which will inform any student of the percentage of employment growth in their chosen field. Every chapter is clearly explained and includes great tips throughout. Each section is full of valuable information and answers all the questions I imagine anyone would have when deciding on their line of specialty. It is literally like having your own personal healthcare mentor at your disposal. Another aspect of this tremendous guide which sets it apart from similar books is that it not only covers the educational requirements, but also the interpersonal skills you will need. This guide is a must-have for any student to ensure their preferred career is going to bring them the utmost satisfaction. As a non-medical person, I have been totally humbled by the work healthcare professionals carry out each day. They truly transform the lives of their patients and their families.

Reviewed by Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite

What to Expect from Flight Training! When You Want to Become a Commercial Pilot is written by Vesa Turpeinen. If you have ever considered a career in any field of aeronautics but didn't know what to expect, then this guidebook is for you. The book breaks down every aspect of training and technical jargon into manageable and easy to understand language along with actionable steps. From gaining your student pilot certificate to becoming a flight instructor, you will learn the application requirements and what to expect throughout the training process. As well as learning about each stage of the training process, the author also shares his personal aviation experiences. Each challenge you may face throughout the process is covered, with solutions and different options available to you. Whether you are planning a career as a cargo pilot, flight instructor, or simply want to fly for fun, this book will cover everything you need to know.

What to Expect from Flight Training! When You Want to Become a Commercial Pilot by Vesa Turpeinen is an extensive aviation guidebook written by an experienced pilot who shares his experiences in simple terms. I found the advice and information throughout the book very encouraging and inspirational. The author not only covers every stage of the training from the practical to technical, but there is also recommended reading and advice to prepare yourself before training commences. The book is filled with free downloads, links to websites and personal stories. Reading this book is the next best thing to having a personal mentor by your side and will give you a really good foundation of knowledge. I believe reading this book before you commence training will really help build your confidence. I imagine anyone thinking of a career in aviation would save a great deal of time and money by reading this book. The author has backed up everything with statistics, which makes this a very credible read.

Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

Life And Death Behind The Brick And Razor Code-Red Diamond by Isaac Alexis is a very informative book that parents must read if they have teenagers or children just starting middle or high school. The book is about his work in correctional medical facilities and what he has learned over the years. The author shares his personal experiences and makes a very compelling case for teenagers to rethink the choices they make. Isaac Alexis talks about how hard it is for the inmates to live a healthy life while incarcerated and how health problems can become more difficult over time. But it is not limited to that. Dr. Isaac Alexis also talks about drug addiction as not just an issue inside incarceration facilities but everywhere else. He urges teenagers to respect their bodies and make the right decision for themselves. Achieving your goals becomes much easier if you understand your body, protect it from any harm and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The author chooses his words very carefully to drive his arguments home. By sharing his own struggles with readers, he makes it easier for us to understand what he wants to convey. I felt a connection with the author who made it easier for me to take the advice and apply it to my life. He doesn’t just share tips; it is apparent that the author did his research and shares what he knows best. This book is like a wake-up call that we all need yet never get. Life in a correctional facility cannot be easy and it can take a toll on the minds and bodies of the people inside. This book will be helpful for the whole community as it offers information to educate and enlighten people about what can happen and how young people can avoid it for a better future.

Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

Essential Safety Programs: Collateral-Additional Duty Safety Specialists Must Be Familiar With by Fred Fanning is a handy guide that will familiarize readers with the necessary information to control and eliminate hazards in the areas dealt with in each chapter. The information is basic and the author ends each chapter by explaining how to use a management approach to hazard awareness. The book is written keeping in mind the new collateral-additional duty safety representative or the new safety specialist. The information is helpful in choosing the right person and preparing them for the job. It is imperative to train workers in every safety and occupational health program to control or eliminate hazards.

The topic is relevant and not written about that often. The tools and techniques are useful to familiarize readers with the programs that are required to become successful. Every topic in each chapter has been dealt with methodically and extensively, making it easy for readers to understand the process. Essential Safety Programs can be kept in libraries to be used for reference as it covers the basic safety programs that need to be known to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. Fred Fanning has tackled the subject in a simple, neat, and structured way, helping readers to understand the tips and suggestions and use them accordingly when required. He has also provided definitions where necessary and included a bibliography at the end of each chapter.

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

Surviving the Firehouse is a work of non-fiction and an educational work by author Mauro Porcelli, who gives his real life experiences over in the self-described ‘A Rookie's Guide to Surviving the Firehouse and Fire Department Life. After twenty-five years of experience in this field, Porcelli appreciates the severe impact that the initial demands of firefighting work have on the young and the new to the profession, often ending their careers before they have really begun. In this collection of stories, advice, anecdotes and personal reflections, Porcelli provides his book as a ‘mentor’ to new firefighters, helping them complete their first year through many different aspects of the job.

I think this book is a wonderful idea, and I found it to be tremendously well written from an authenticity standpoint. Mauro Porcelli writes as though he’s having a direct conversation with you, giving that mentor feel to the text, but those thoughts are also very well organized and easy to discuss, topic by topic. Not only does the book cover the traumatic details and expectations that newbies may have within their job, but it also goes deep into the camaraderie, office politics and practical struggles of day to day life in the firehouse itself. From a standpoint of community, communication and people skills, there’s a lot that anyone could learn from this text, firefighter or not. Overall, I would certainly recommend Surviving the Firehouse to be read by both rookies to the workplace and old hands alike, so that a rounded experience and shared knowledge could be had by all.

Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite

Indie Games: From Dream to Delivery is the best book to start with if you are considering developing your own game. Don L. Daglow brings you his years of experience in game design and development in a straightforward and comprehensive guide. He will show you a step by step method, proven techniques, and pitfalls to avoid. Think of it as a textbook that your professor in Game Development 101 recommended but without the boring trappings that will make any student yawn. Mr. Daglow lays out his recipe for success and provides mandatory questions that learners must address. These questions are designed to ensure how much determination and commitment you are willing to invest to make your gaming vision into reality. It makes no false promises and steers you away from any delusions of grandeur.

Daglow writes in a voice that is a cross between a patient sage under a Bodhi tree and a hardcore street philosopher strengthened by mixed realities. Game development tutorials, both online and print, come and go. Some are helpful while others just milk eager learners for their bucks, along with promises of fame and fortune. While there are indie game developers that reap six to seven-figure earnings, what are the odds that, despite your best efforts, you will get a slice of the pie as well? This is where the size of a fight in a dog is tested. The insights and nuggets of truth you will acquire in Indie Games: From Dream to Delivery will temper your idealism with realism. It will stoke the fires of your passion, but it will constantly remind you that whether or not you attain wealth and fame, the journey will be worth it.

Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite

The Financially Independent Millennial: How I Became a Millionaire in My Thirties by Rick Orford is a nonfiction business book written for millennials, a book that teaches readers ground-breaking tricks to reach financial freedom before they become forty. In this book, the author explores what it means to be poor and how poverty can become an instrument, a tool that propels readers towards wealth. The author shares insights and tips used by those who have been successful and offers fresh takes on how to succeed in the real estate business and what it takes to build and sell a business. There are also insights and advice on how to successfully invest in the stock market.

Rick Orford has written a book filled with actionable steps that readers can take to create wealth, take control of their cash flow, and determine the best way to increase their business. From being smart in borrowing money to spending like the rich, the author fills the pages of this book with a lot of wisdom and insight, and while it focuses on unveiling opportunities for financial growth, it also warns readers against habits that hinder their financial growth. The writing is simple and the voice is bold. This book is filled with personal stories. I was hooked when the author said: “I’ll share my successes and failures, what I learned along the way, and what did and didn’t work. This will illuminate the path I took to gain financial independence. My unique selling point is that I've been where you are.” The Financially Independent Millennial: How I Became a Millionaire in My Thirties offers a lot for readers who want to grow their wealth and gain financial freedom.

Reviewed by Randy B. Lichtman for Readers' Favorite

If you are looking for more flexible opportunities where you can work at home, all I can say about The Work at Home Training Program by Bethany Mooradian is WOW! This book is an amazing resource for learning about the many opportunities you can explore to work as an independent contractor from home. The book presents many legitimate part-time work opportunities that can be explored in lieu of a full-time career working directly with an employer and warns in-depth against the many dark forces that are looking to scam you and take your money and time. Best of all, it is presented in a tone of frankness with a fun sense of humor, where the author also shares the mistakes she has made to warn you against making the same ones. With a very diverse background, there is a reason she refers to herself as the Queen of the Random Job.

Part I: Techniques of Scammers and Common Scams actually is a combination of identifying scams and identifying real opportunities. The key is to sensitize the reader to properly getting all the facts and then determining whether it is a scam or not.
Part II on Making Money focuses on specialized areas such as Making Money as a Market Research Participant, Merchandiser or Demonstrator, Mystery Shopper, Online Guide, and for selling “Stuff Cluttering Your Life.” Each section contains important information on things to consider and then giving specific information on websites and resources available. Part III talks about Flexible Jobs: At Home or On-Site, going into finding the job, applying and interviewing, working as a home-based employee, and includes important information regarding working with temp agencies and the government as well as special resources for veterans and those with disabilities. The information presented is well informed and provides a perspective with ways to move forward in finding additional information. Part IV: The Business of Business provides important aspects of starting your own business including business licensing, non-competes, taxes, insurance, independent contractor responsibilities, marketing, and other important topics.

It is only an introduction to these matters and there are many books on starting your own business which will provide a great deal more. However, the point of the book is not to provide everything you want to know about all these topics, but to start you off in the right direction. Finally, the list of resources and links is amazing. For anyone looking to work part-time in their own venture and wanting to find out how, I highly recommend The Work at Home Training Program by Bethany Mooradian. The listing of resources alone is amazing and can provide a starting point for any person looking to change their work life to a career from home. A WOW from this reviewer!

Reviewed by Gisela Dixon for Readers' Favorite

Bullets And Bosses Don't Have Friends: Book 3, How to Navigate Tough Challenges at Work (The $7 Series) by Toni Crowe is a wonderful non-fiction business book that talks about how to navigate a career in the right direction by learning how to deal with people around you at work. Bullets And Bosses Don't Have Friends is written by Toni from her personal experience of working several different types of jobs in various capacities from a staff member to executive management to CEO of her own company. The book is organized well with short chapters, each with a “story” that recounts one of Toni’s personal experiences dealing with difficult bosses, or peers, betrayal at work, politics at play in the workplace, toxic co-workers, sexual harassment, the importance of getting things in writing, promotions and interviews, the role of HR, along with a couple of thought-provoking questions or exercises for the reader at the end of each chapter.

I really liked this book and it is clear that Toni has a natural flair for writing. Her writing style is no-nonsense, yet witty and very engaging at the same time. This book is a must-read for every young person just starting out in their career. It is a gold mine in terms of knowing how to deal with difficult situations at work and, even more importantly, how to deal with difficult people. Knowing how to get along with peers and especially bosses is crucial to any career growth trajectory, and this book warns about some common pitfalls to avoid with some real-life examples. This is a very useful book for beginners in their careers that I would highly recommend.