Poof! The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI

 

Poof! The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI, Shana Burg, 2024

This memoir is about an award-winning writer who wants to write literary novels. She pays the bills by being a content creator for a hard-driving entrepreneur named Maura. Shana provides Maura with blog posts for her to put online and emails to send to clients. One day, Maura says that she wants to try this A.I. that’s suddenly very popular. Gulp! Will Shana find herself out of a job?

The story also goes back in time. In high school, she was involved with the school newspaper. She was also part of the school newspaper at Penn State University, where she received an English degree. There were several moves around the country, for various writing jobs.

Shana spent some time working for a non-profit. She traveled to the African country of Malawi. Her job was to evaluate how well donated books and school supplies were (or were not) getting to the individual schools. She was shocked to find that students were making letters out of clay taken right from a termite mound. She was also shocked to find crates and crates full of donated school supplies in warehouses in the capital. The problem was logistics; there were not enough trucks or drivers to distribute them.

Back in the present, Shana decides to join the blogosphere. She starts a blog about taking baths. She also gets an education about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). It is necessary to visit Google and see what questions people are asking about taking baths and write about that. Financially, the blog does pretty well. What does Shana ultimately decide about A.I, join or resist?

This is an excellent book about one writer’s journey through the world of A.I. It’s very easy to read, and it’s got some humor in it. The reader will not go wrong with this story.

Home Apothecary Collection: 50 Books in 1

 

Home Apothecary Collection: 50 Books in 1, Lydia Varden, 2024

This is a comprehensive look at the world of herbal medicine and natural healing.

It talks about the science behind natural healing, identifying and harvesting "good" herbs while avoiding "bad" herbs, and the various ways to get herbs into your body (teas, tisanes, infusions and topical solutions).

The book also looks at aromatherapy, baths and soaks and tinctures and extracts. Throughout history, everyone from the Chinese to the Hindus to Native Americans has had their own herbal wisdom. Growing and preserving your herbal garden, along with myths and misconceptions about herbal medicine, are also explored in this book. Then come the recipes.

They cover chronic pain, women's and men's health, pet health, detoxification, hydration, helping the immune system, seasonal allergies hair and skin care, digestive health, chronic conditions, cold and flu. Whatever your ailment, there is probably something in this book to help.

For anyone who wants to get into herbal medicine, before going to the local pharmacy, start here. The reader will learn more than they ever wanted to know about natural healing. Keep this book on your bookshelf or in your kindle.

Cosmological Ice Ages and Global Warming

 

Cosmological Ice Ages and Global Warming, Henry Kroll, Trafford Publishing, 2009

This book presents a very different view of Earth, the Moon and the solar system.

Did you know that the solar system is in orbit around a double star system? Sirius A and B are several light years away, so one orbit will take something like 100,000 years. Ancient writings show Sirius as a triple star system. Modern science has not yet found Sirius C.

Several million years ago, Earth was in one of multiple ice ages. The Sun did not have the energy available to jumpstart the warming of Earth and the reduction of Earth’s atmospheric pressure from several hundred pounds per square inch (psi) to the present less than 20 psi. Sirius B (a neutron star that puts out a lot of ultraviolet light) has the energy available.

There are few, if any, plant species that bloom twice in one year; ocean plankton is one of them. They bloom with help from Sirius B’s ultraviolet light. The plankton dies off for a couple of months because Sirius A (a white dwarf star) get in front of Sirius B. When Sirius B “returns,” so does the plankton.

The Big Bang Theory, which the author does not accept, says that all of the galaxies are supposed to be rushing away from each other at high speed. That doesn’t explain several examples of galaxies colliding with each other. Did you know that The Big Bang Theory was created by the Vatican? In the late 1920’s, a Catholic monk named Georges Lemaitre postulated the theory two years before Edwin Hubble, the “discoverer” of the theory. It was intended to get science to agree with the Bible.

Conventional wisdom says that the Earth and Moon are about the same geological age. Analysis of moon rocks shows that they are several billion years older than Earth rocks. It is more likely that the Moon was placed in orbit around Earth tens of thousands of years ago.

The author has nothing good to say about NASA. Their explanation for reports of water vapor shooting out of the Moon’s surface (on a supposedly dry world) was to say that it was astronaut urine. They have also removed all film and photos of the Moon from their website. Why? Are they hiding something? Unnatural shapes or alien structures? Are they hiding evidence of alien construction because the Moon is actually hollow and filled with aliens?

The reader will need a really open mind, along with some knowledge of astronomy. It is a fascinating and eye-opening book that will cause the reader to see the stars in a different way. (Even though this book was published several years ago, sending it to a proofreader now is a very good idea.)

Solo Agers: Book 1

 

Solo Agers: Book 1 - Kakistocracy, Myron Ward, 2025

America is experiencing a collapse in fertility rates. The scapegoat is "Solo Agers," elderly people who never had children. They are rounded up by the government, using SWAT teams, and given a one-way trip to "retirement havens" (prison).

In sewer tunnels, one female doctor performs secret retinal modifications to help people avoid the regime. Each life she saves gets her closer to freeing her husband, and get them both to Indonesia, where Solo Agers are not considered criminals. The FBI is on the case, and in the sewer tunnels, this one doctor becomes an unintentional spark of resistance.

This is a short novel, about 65 pages, but it belongs on the same level as The Handmaid's Tale. It is very dystopian, very plausible and very much worth reading. I look forward to future books in this series.

The Super Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners

 

The Super Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners, Vincent P Wade, 2024

The Mediterranean Diet has many health benefits. It emphasizes the fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish and whole grains that come from southern Europe. An occasional glass of red wine is also acceptable.

The Diet begins with healthy fats, like olive oil. It concentrates on plant-based foods, like legumes and seeds, along with the previously mentioned fruits and vegetables. The Diet also includes whole grains, lean protein and herbs and spices. Among its many health benefits are weight management and diabetes management, cognitive health and longevity. It's a good idea to add daily physical activity and increased interaction with others to your new eating habits.

This book is full of recipes, for all times in the day. Start with something small, like using olive oil instead of butter. It is very easy to use, for chefs of all skill levels, and is recommended for everyone who wants to start eating healthier.

Super Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners

 

Super Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners, Beatrice Dias Santos, 2024

 

Have you heard of the Mediterranean Diet, but don't know if it's right for you? This book may be able to help. 

The Mediterranean Diet concentrates on the fresh fruits and vegetables (organic, if possible), nuts, fish and whole grains grown in that region (southern Europe). An occasional glass of red wine is a good idea. The Diet has many health benefits, including diabetes and weight management, longevity and cognitive health. It's also a good idea to add increased physical activity and increased interaction with others to your new eating habits.

There are many recipes in this book, for all meals in the day. Start small, with just one recipe. If you like it, try another recipe. before you know it, you will become a Mediterranean Diet expert. If you want to eat healthier than you have been eating, start here.

The complete Amish Apothecary Books

 The Complete Amish Apothecary Book, Joseph Noah Hershberger, 2025

 

Are you looking for a healthier, simpler lifestyle using herbal and home remedies? Do you want an alternative to running to the pharmacy to heal life's daily aches and pains? This book can help.

These recipes come from the Amish (the definition of "traditional"). Over 500 recipes cover subjects from weight loss to mood stabilization to cold and flu relief to hair and skin nutrition to detox to getting better sleep. Each recipe is easy to follow, and contains ingredients you already have in your kitchen or can easily get at the local grocery store.

Here is an excellent guide to the world of natural healing. Whatever your ailment, there is probably a treatment for it in this book. Keep this book on your bookshelf or in your kindle.

Decoding the Unicorn

 

Decoding the Unicorn, Sara Causey, 2025

 

This is a half-novel/half-biography of Dag Hammarskjold, the second Secretary General of the United Nations.

He was an introverted kid growing up in Sweden. He was very bookish, and loved spending time outside. Rising through the ranks of the Swedish Civil Service, Dag found himself as part of the Swedish delegation to the UN. The first Secretary general, a Norwegian named Trygve Lie, resigned for personal reasons. Dag was something of a compromise candidate. He didn't want the job, but he accepted it.

He was dropped in the middle of a media hurricane. There were constant accusations that he didn't have the guts for the job. The press seemed to obsess about what he thought of American women, or if he was dating anyone. He hated talking to the press, but understood that it was part of the job. Lie, his predecessor, loved the press (and was something of a jerk to the staff).

Dag improved morale by intentionally meeting every member of the staff, from the top floor to the basement. He also threw out the FBI, who were all over the building, looking for commies everywhere. He felt that diplomacy was not quick, even though the press was very impatient for results.

This book does an excellent job exploring the life of a person unfamiliar to most people. It is well worth the time.

Amish Survival Bible

 

Amish Survival Bible, Anna Hostetler, 2025

 

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to Amish self-sufficiency. They are people who have lived without modern technology for centuries.

The book explores many different aspects of the Amish way of life, including food preservation, herbal remedies, home security, water sourcing, woodworking, raising children, community and cooking without refrigeration.

No one is expected to adopt all parts of this book all at once. Start with something small, like a couple of pots of vegetables, or herbs or medicinal plants on your deck, or on your windowsill. Then, you can move on from there.

Any movement toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle is a very good thing. This book is an excellent introduction. It is very much worth the money.

Digital SAT - Main Idea and Reading Comprehension

 

Digital SAT - Main Idea and Reading Comprehension, K Jonathan, 2025

 

This book is designed to help with the Reading and Writing Section of the Digital SAT.

It will help a person to improve their analytical reasoning, develop accurate reading skills and identify logical relationships. It will also help a person to grasp the main idea of a passage and build test-taking strategies to effectively manage their time on test day.

There are a variety of passages to analyze, along with answers and explanations in the back of the book. They involve science, literature and social science. The subjects include modern-day topics, like renewable energy, AI and climate change.

For test takers, this is a great resource for improving your performance and raising your confidence level. It is very much worth considering.

The Ultimate Crock Pot Cookbook for Beginners

 

The Ultimate Crock Pot Cookbook for Beginners, Brendon Esqueda, 2025

Did you receive a crock pot as a gift, and don't know what to do with it? This book may be able to help.

Are you interested in reducing your time in the kitchen? Would you like a hot meal waiting for you after a long day at work? All you do is add the ingredients to the crock pot, turn it on and leave it on for several hours. The lower temperature and extended cooking time allow for more thorough cooking.

There are a lot of recipes in this book (with no pictures in the Kindle edition), including breakfast, seafood, meat, vegetarian, soups and dessert. For less experienced chefs, these recipes are very beginner-friendly.

Try just one recipe; start with dessert. If you like it, try a second recipe (then a third recipe). Here is a very good book to begin your journey to become a crock pot expert.

Ethiopian Bible in English Complete - 508 Books

 

Ethiopian Bible in English Complete - 508 Books, Eddie Helton Brooks, 2025 

For many centuries, the Ethiopian Orthodox church has preserved many of the most sacred texts of Christianity. These are writings that didn't make it into the Bible or other canons. 

Many of the Bible texts are here, including Genesis, Joshua, Job, Proverbs, Isaiah, Acts, the 4 Gospels, Romans and Corinthians. Among the Apocryphal texts (books that weren't included in the Bible) are the Books of Tobit, Judith, Esdras, Jubilees, 3 Books of Meqabyan and 5 Books of Enoch. 

Because of space limitations in a hardcover book, most of the texts are not here. However, they are just a QR code away. So are a 120-hour audiobook and 250 hours of video lessons.

This is recommended on several different levels. For historical or academic research, this is very much worth reading. It is also recommended for anyone who wants to deepen their faith with writings not in the Bible.