Hidden Shelf Gems – Discover Underrated Indie Treasures

Dive into the depths of indie publishing and uncover beautifully written, lesser-known books that deserve a place on every reader’s shelf.

Your Career Advantage

A step-by-step, class-style guide, created from personal experience by 10x author Richard Erschik, who was a successful company CEO that trained over 45,000 professionals. It includes four complete classes on subjects needed in real business—now available in one powerful resource.You’ll learn how to master 4 critical skills:Leading Effective Meetings – Like a proDelivering Powerful Presentations – With clarity, confidence, and presenceUnderstanding Emotional Intelligence & Social Styles – To Navigate workplace personalitiesMastering AI and ChatGPT – To improve performance and save timeCollege students and young professionals, whether you're just starting your career, climbing...
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Google Something Every Day

Not just another book: Google Something Every Day is a rallying cry and lifeline for those late-in-life who want a simple roadmap to learning something new, catch up with the world, and be on the same planet with their peers, kids, and grandkids. Inspired by Admiral William H. McRaven's timeless wisdom in his book "Make Your Bed," Google Something Every Day dives deep into the theory of "Never Stop Learning at Any Age." Through the simple yet powerful act of Googling something every day, readers discover how to unlock their untapped potential and create positive change in their life and the world around them.

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Tell Tales

We all have funny, interesting, and memorable stories about people, places, and things from our lifetime. This book contains a few life stories that have been parked in the back of my brain and immediately recalled when prompted by a word or situation that brought them screaming to the forefront. I hope you enjoy reading them. I also hope this book encourages you to recall and document some of your memorable life stories.

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Trade Shows Don't Cost... They Pay!

Based on decades of the author's personal experience, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap for readers to achieve Pre, During, and Post-show exhibiting excellence. Invaluable insights equip readers with actionable methods to demonstrate Return on Objectives (ROO), Return on Engagement (ROE), and the elusive Return on Investment (ROI).
 

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Q&A About the Life and Times of Richard Erschik

I wish I would have asked my parents and grandparents a million questions about their life and times. Now it's too late as they have all passed on. In case my current or future family members and friends wished they had asked me similar questions, this book is a collection of Questions and Answers about the life and times of Richard Erschik.

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My 50-Years in the Trade Show Industry

Enlightening for the novice, entertaining for the pro, transparency for all. This book chronicles 5-decades in the life of trade show industry entrepreneur and pioneer, Richard Erschik. From having been a successful exhibitor, a national sales lead management service business founder and CEO, and an international exhibitor educator, trainer, and trade show consultant; it has been this writer's mantra that, "Trade shows don't COST, they PAY!" And that , "ROI from trade shows lies in the results, the leads, not in the activity of generating them." Relatable content includes, 'Real world stories' - 'Unprecedented statistics' - '23 aclaimed publicatoin articles.'

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My Time Served in the United States Army

From the bustling streets of Chicago to the rigid ranks of the U.S. Army, "My Time Served in the United States Army" takes you on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a young draftee. Experience the grit, resilience, and unbreakable bonds forged in military life as he navigates the intense discipline, camaraderie, and challenges of service during a defining era in American history. This compelling memoir isn’t just a story—it’s a tribute to those who served. Every page immerses you in the raw reality of military indoctrination, the weight of responsibility, and the unshakable pride of answering the call of duty.

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The In-House Politician

It is 1992 and banks are merging at an astonishing rate, but none of them are being held accountable. Teddy DeMarco, a banker with a conscience, strives to hold his financial institution to a higher standard. Indeed, First Northeastern Bank (1NEB) must atone for years of redlining and racial bias in its mortgage lending. Thus Teddy negotiates agreements with two activist groups that champion fair mortgage lending practices for African Americans. But sinister forces, both internal and external, arise to block Teddy's efforts and make his life miserable as the bank’s in-house politician.This novel—both funny and keenly serious—is filled with characters who are true believers. It delves u...
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Because He Loved Us

Sharon Williams' Because He Loved Us delves into the life and boundless love of Jesus Christ. The book intricately portrays his earthly ministry, encompassing every pivotal phase of his existence. Over three years, Jesus embarked on a profound ministry, which this book vividly recounts. It sheds light on Jesus' birth, his impactful teachings, the miracles he performed, and the trials he endured, including his ultimate sacrifice. Central to the narrative is Jesus Christ, whose divine purpose was to offer salvation and redemption to humanity from eternal damnation. Throughout the book, the challenges and persecutions faced by Jesus are vividly illustrated, notably at the hands of the Pharisees...
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The Burning Blue: Book III of the Sunlit Silence Series – A Novel of WWII air Combat and Sacrifice (Sunlit Silence Series of WWII in the Air 3)

The Burning BlueBook III of the Sunlit Silence SeriesFrom award-winning author Frank A. Mason comes The Burning Blue, the third installment in the Sunlit Silence Series of novels about the Second World War in the Air. Mason’s 22 years as a USAF aviator infuses the narrative with honesty about the gritty realities of flying in the war-torn skies over Britain during the dark, early days of the world’s most devastating conflict. The Sunlit Silence Series on WWII in the Air is meticulously researched and presented in detail, which only an experienced aviator could achieve.Flight Lieutenant Trip Gibson, an American pilot in the RAF, is no stranger to loss. Friends fall in combat, and lovers p...
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Blue-Green for the Grave (Mac McCall Novels Book 1)

Mac McCall is a Florida beach bum who is living the good life in Saint Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City. Fishing, a little golf, playing a little guitar at a couple bars: Mac has his life just the way he wants it. Now his college roommate has gone missing, and Mac sets out to find him. Mac’s quest takes him to the crystal blue Caribbean and to the murky brown waters of Florida’s inland rivers. His search also takes him to the depths of human depravity. True evil awaits Mac as he tracks his friend through the world of beach resorts and wealthy, beautiful people.

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Echoes of Liberty: A Novel of Four Women's Triumph Amidst the American Revolution

From award-winning author Frank A. Mason, creator of the acclaimed Journeyman Chronicles and the Sunlit Silence Series, comes an unforgettable tale of courage and survival during America's fight for independence.Echoes of Liberty: A Novel of Four Women’s Triumph Amidst the American Revolution transports you to the turbulent battlefields of the American Revolution, where four women, each with her own fight for freedom, defy the chaos of war and shape history.In the crucible of revolution, heroes are born...- Eliza: A fierce and patriotic planter’s daughter from South Carolina, must defend her home against ruthless bandits who see war as a license to plunder. As the battle rages, Eliza's d...
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Whatever It Takes: A Split-Time Sisters in Arms Novel

At the brink of the Civil War, Henrietta Frontenac is a fierce protector of her five younger sisters. As poverty and despair threaten their survival, Henrietta takes a bold step to protect her family. She disguises herself as a man to find work at the docks and is soon swept into the ranks of the Confederate army. Facing unimaginable risks, will she maintain her secret identity, or will unexpected love unravel all she’s worked for?In the present, Everly Moore, a former wild spirit turned compassionate chiropractor, has spent fifteen years trying to redeem her past. When her beloved sister Ivy faces the heart-wrenching challenge of infertility, Everly finds herself at a crossroads, unsure i...
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Braving Strange Waters: A Time Travel Adventure (Time Sailors Book 1)

Stella Lindy is supposed to be soaking up the sunshine with her bridesmaids on a bachelorette cruise to Hawaii. But when she hits the wrong button on the elevator, the glamorous luxury of the modern ship is replaced with the Missouri River steamboat Arabia filled with strangers—and a mysterious doctor informs her it is 1856.Communicating through an antique mailbox, her friends on the cruise try to guide her back home before the steamboat sinks, but Stella finds herself caught in a tangled web between pro-slavery Border Ruffians and anti-slavery Jayhawkers. Standing up for what’s right in the face of peril and uncertainty might mean never making it home.Braving Strange Waters is a rivetin...
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Mercy's Legacy (Mercy Series Book 3)

Four stories merge in this compelling conclusion to the split-time Mercy series.After being released from prison, DeAndre struggles to make a new life for himself and his family. But when his past shows up in the doorway of his art studio, begging for a place in his heart and life, he is forced to make decisions that will alter his life forever.Nine-year-old Mercy has questions no one will answer. That is, until her brother reveals that he knows the whereabouts of her birthfather. Is the man whose blood runs in her veins a bad man like her parents told her? Or a good one? Could he fulfill the longing in her heart to truly belong?Natassa’s been hit with one heartache after another, and sheâ...
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