Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer: Henrik Bertelsen's Unexpected Journey by Hans Peter Bech

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer: Henrik Bertelsen's Unexpected Journey by Hans Peter Bech
Category:  Adult Fiction 18+, 276 pages
Genre:  Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, World Literature European/Scandinavian, Coming of Age
Publisher:  BOOX 
Release date:   August 2024
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) internationally. 
Tour dates: Nov 18 to Dec 6, 2024
Content Rating:  G: There is no language, sex scenes, etc. ​

Book Description:

Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer transports readers to 1979, a year of upheaval and change.

Henrik Bertelsen, a Danish civil servant and baby boomer, is dedicated to his stable life in Copenhagen. Alongside his English wife, Sammy, they are building a co-housing community and navigating the complex adoption of a child from Indonesia. Henrik longs for peace and stability to secure his career.

But life takes an unexpected turn when he is offered the chance to renovate hospital kitchens in Saudi Arabia. His adventurer's spirit is awakened, and Henrik plunges into a world far removed from the predictable corridors of Danish bureaucracy.

As the project escalates, Henrik finds himself caught in the Mecca conflict—an armed religious uprising that places him in grave danger. Trapped between rebels and police in one of the holiest cities in the world, he must rely on his instincts to survive.

Escape brings him more than safety—it opens the door to a lucrative job offer from an American tech company, setting his life on an entirely new path. Tumult in Mecca masterfully weaves Henrik’s personal quest for fulfilment with the global turbulence of 1979, capturing the tension between career and adventure, ambition and family, security and risk.

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Meet the Author:

​Hans Peter Bech is a bestselling author and a frequent blogger on how to make information technology companies global market leaders. He has produced numerous books, papers, podcasts and videos on business development in the software industry. Hans Peter is also a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and an advisor for governments and companies. He holds an M.Sc. in macroeconomics and political science from the University of Copenhagen.

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The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring by Deborah Heiser

 

Book Details:
Book Title:  The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring by Deborah Heiser, PhD
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  224 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, business and personal development
Publisher:  Wiley
Release date:  November 13, 2024
Format available for review: print-hardback (USA and Canada), ebook (PDF). 
Content Rating:  G. There isn't any cursing or information inappropriate for children

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Praise for THE MENTORSHIP EDGE:

“There are angels amongst us, and in this day and age of huge challenges, massive evils and injustices left and right, our angels need much more than wings. They must be entrepreneurs who never give up, mentors who pull up generations after them, resilient leaders by example who fix our brokenness and give opportunity to young adults where there was none. None such more impactful, important and impressive than Dr. Heiser. In the end, we can best measure our lives by those we helped. Debbie has saved thousands of lives, enabling them and encouraging them to thrive. I tip my hat. She is my hero!” ―PETER SAMUELSON, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Executive, Author, Film Producer

“I had the good fortune to be introduced to an amazing lady four years ago who reintroduced me to the importance of mentorship, what mentorship really is, and the many layers involved. I have been truly blessed to have had some of the greatest research hierarchical mentors while learning the craft at NASA, what I did not realize was that my Friends-of-Charlie (FoC) network was a lateral mentor community that would later save my life on orbit during my Space Shuttle Mission STS-114. Dr. Deborah Heiser understands mentorship in all its aspects and realizes its importance in helping us live happy, full, and rewarding lives. Her gift at storytelling and her easy writing style make this knowledge transfer such a joyful experience. Debbie is now a trusted forever FoC.” ―CHARLIE CAMARDA, Astronaut

“The Mentorship Edge, written by Deborah Heiser discusses the impact that mentorship has on an individual’s personal and professional growth. The book includes real-world experiences from mentors with diverse backgrounds to help readers understand the multifaceted benefits of mentorship. Deborah Heiser is an educator and researcher who describes various forms of mentorship with remarkable clarity and insight. The Mentorship Edge is not just a book; it’s a blueprint for anyone seeking to harness the power of mentorship to unlock their fullest potential. This book is a must-read for mentors, mentees, educators, and leaders alike.” ―LATONYA KILPATRICK, SVP, Clinical Research, Innovation & Scientific Communications at Colgate-Palmolive

“Psychologist Deborah Heiser will wind up persuading you that you were born to mentor―on your terms, your way―and that you’ll get more out of it than you ever dreamed of. It will bring you the kind of deep satisfaction everyone yearns for. I promise.” ―HARA ESTROFF MARANO, Editor at Psychology Today

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Book Description:

Written by Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist with more than twenty years of experience as a researcher and coach, The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring explores how we connect to others, feel valued, get pleasure from life, and believe our lives have meaning through forming mentor relationships with others. This book covers both personal and professional mentorship in various fields, including business, research, entrepreneurship, and even art.

The traditional hierarchical mentorship we’re all familiar with is simple and often very effective. But there is also lateral mentoring, where you connect with a friend or colleague―someone you can be vulnerable with―whether they work in your department, another department, or outside of your organization entirely. Lateral mentoring solves many common problems with mentorship, like feeling intimidated by those above us at work, while still providing all of the key benefits that mentorship has been proven to give.

The goal of this book is to inspire individuals to engage in mentoring naturally, whether hierarchically or laterally, in work settings and in their home life. Heiser shares the insights gained from in-depth research and her extensive experience running The Mentor Project, a mentoring organization with more than 100 mentors at the absolute top of their fields.

Whether you have an emotional desire to give back to others to solidify your legacy and ensure that all the boxes you’ve checked over the previous decades mattered, or you’re seeking to connect with more successful individuals as a mentee, The Mentorship Edge is an essential guide to understanding the value of different types of mentorship and taking the first steps towards using this special type of relationship to create a better life for yourself.

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Meet the Author:

​DEBORAH HEISER, PhD, is CEO and Founder of The Mentor Project, a nonprofit that enlists the help of numerous thought leaders and accomplished professionals to offer mentoring services to students. She is The International Association of Top Professionals 2025 Top CEO and Mentor of the Year, and also an applied developmental psychologist, a TEDx speaker, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, and a Psychology Today contributor.

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BE STILL: LESSONS FROM AN ANGEL by E.D. Perry

 

Book Details:

Book Title: Be Still: Lessons from an Angel by Ed Perry by E.D. Perry
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+) , 316 pages
Genre:  Christian
Publisher:  Be Still Publications
Release date:  Aug. 27, 2024
Format available for review:  print-softback (USA and Canada), ebook (EPUB and PDF)
Tour dates:  Nov 4 to Dec 2, 2024
Content Rating: G. The book is a study of Philippians, Colossians, Philemon and Ephesians to gain a deeper perspective on God's recommended way of life.

Book Description:

Discover a powerful collection of spiritual insights and life lessons in Be Still: Lessons From an Angel.

In this evocative book, E.D. Perry presents a carefully curated compilation of Biblical lessons that blends theological study with practical life guidance. Each lesson is aimed at enriching the reader’s spiritual journey and deepening his or her understanding of the magnitude of The Bible.

Be Still: Lessons From an Angel is born from Perry’s hope that readers will experience the transformative power of the Bible as he has. Through diligent study and reflection, Perry has assembled these teachings to illuminate the richness and depth of Christian faith. This book is not just a collection of lessons but an invitation to explore a deeper relationship with God.

​Whether you are a lifelong Christian seeking deeper spiritual insight or someone curious about the transformative power of faith, Perry’s reflections, drawn from years of study and personal experience, provide a path to understanding and experiencing the blessings that come from a true relationship with God.

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Meet the Author:

Edgar "Ed" DeWitt Perry was born on Nov. 20, 1913 in Forest Grove, Oregon in a home his father built in 1911. He was a successful businessman with decades of business and life experience that he was happy to share with anyone who wanted to hear. He had a smile that could bridge any gap between folks, like an angel sent from God.

Ed spend the last decade of his life writing and teaching Bible lessons, which he would send weekly to peers and loved ones. He would eventually take the time to put those lessons into physical form and bind them to give to others, such as Ron L. Frey, leading to the creation of this book.

​Everlasting life began for Edgar DeWitt Perry when his time on Earth ended in 2010. He was 97.

Family Trust by Peter Wilson

Book Details:

​Book Title: Family Trust by Peter Wilson
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 211 pages
Genre: thriller / family drama / strong femaie protaganists
Publisher:  Peter Wilson
Release Date: April 26, 2024
Format available for review: ebook (EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Nov 18 to Dec 6
Content Rating: PG-13. There are F words as one character in particular has a potty mouth. Not sexually explicit swearing. There's quite a few murders in the book, but not graphic. A bit of romance, but nothing beyond PG activity.

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A well-written, smartly plotted drama with strong, memorable characters and a good dollop of humour. Very enjoyable! - The Wishing Shelf

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Book Description:

​Mel is having a bad day. Her would be assassin is dead on a hotel floor and she doesn’t know who to turn to. Her ex David, is the love of her life, but wouldn’t understand that the attempt on her life was just another chapter to add to her family’s dark past.

​Family Trust is a fast paced journey through the generations of a wealthy Australian family, who play by a different rule book.

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Meet the Author:

Peter Wilson is an award-winning writer based in Sydney Australia. His first novel, Jack Gregson & the Forgotten Portal has won awards internationally, in both the USA and United Kingdom, and quickly became a favourite with young readers.

Peter recently published a thriller / family drama novel directed at adults and looks forward to pursing further novels in the future.

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HOW TO DREAM by Deedee Cummings

 

BOOK TOUR: HOW TO DREAM: A Motivational Guide to a Life of Hope Success and Freedom by Deedee Cummings 9/9/2024 0 Comments   Book Details: Book Title: How to Dream: A Motivational Guide to a Life of Hope Success and Freedom by Deedee Cummings Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+) , 150 pages Genre:  Inspirational/ Self-Help Publisher:  Make A Way Media Release date:  October 1, 2024 Format available for review:  print-softback (USA), ebook (PDF) Tour dates:  Oct 28 to Nov 22, 2024 Content Rating: PG. Just a couple words you can't say in school- no f-bombs Book Description: How do you dream in a world that actively crushes dreams? Everything you’ve been told about dreams is wrong. Our dreams have been hijacked. Dreams aren’t just fanciful thoughts; dreams are the very reason we’re here. Yet, we’re constantly told they’re impractical, a waste of time. How to Dream, by best-selling author, therapist, and entrepreneur Deedee Cummings, is your guide to reclaiming the power of your dreams. In this inspiring and practical book, Deedee uses her expertise and the art of storytelling to help you turn your dreams into reality. Whether you're just getting started or are well on your way, How to Dream offers doable steps and momentous mindset shifts that will make you unstoppable. Drawing from her own journey and years of experience helping others achieve their goals, you will learn: Practical strategies to overcome self-doubt in a world filled with rampant negativity Powerful affirmations to fuel your success Actionable steps to put your dreams in motion Techniques to develop a growth mindset and become unstoppable Packed with affirmations, strategies, and practical advice, How to Dream is the essential toolkit for anyone ready to take their life to the next level. If you're struggling to find direction, seeking to reignite your ambition, or need encouragement to stay the course, this book will inspire you to dream bigger, push harder, find freedom, and create the life you've always imagined. ​Don't let another day pass without pursuing your true potential. It's time to make your dreams a reality—starting now. Buy the Book:   (scheduled for release Oct 1, 2024!) Amazon ​add to goodreads Meet the Author: Deedee Cummings is a professional dreamer. She is also an author of eighteen books, therapist, attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. Cummings founded Make A Way Media in 2014 after struggling to find books with characters who looked like her own children and an extreme lack of stories that reflected their life experiences. Books published by Make A Way focus on hope, diversity, social justice, and therapeutic skills for children and adults. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, NPR, USA Today, Essence Magazine, Psych Central, Well+Good, and The EveryGirl, among other media outlets. In 2021, she was appointed to the Kentucky Early Childhood Advisory Council by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledging her decades long service to the children and families of Kentucky. Deedee is also the founder of The Louisville Book Festival which celebrates its fifth year in 2024 and hosts over 150 authors and presenters from all over the country. She was inspired to work to highlight and celebrate a culture of reading in her community after working as an in-home therapist and visiting homes of children who had no books. Cummings believes literacy is a fundamental human right. Her work highlights inspiring messages that remind us all it is never too late to begin again. She is currently working to adapt her latest children’s series inspired by the life of her daughter, Kayla Pecchioni (a Broadway actress) to a Broadway musical. Deedee recently founded the Make A Way Mindset program to teach the unshakable mindset she has developed as an entrepreneur of thirty years. Her next book is her first book written for adults called How to Dream and will be released in October 2024. connect with the author:  website  ~ make a way media  ~ facebook  ~  facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ instagram ~ goodreads

DEAR HERO by Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  DEAR HERO by Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger
Category:  YA Fiction (Ages 13-17),  394 pages
Genre:  YA Romance, Superheroes, Chat Fiction, Humor
Publisher:  Torchflame Books
Release date:  October, 2024
Tour dates: Oct 29 to Nov 19, 2024
Content Rating: PG-13 for MCU-level superhero violence; PG when it comes to language and sexual content (kissing).

Book Description:

There's an app for everything--even meeting a new nemesis.

Up-and-coming teen superhero Cortex is on top of the world—at least, until his villain dumps him. If he’s going to save his reputation, he needs a new villain to fight, and fast. Meanwhile, the villainous Vortex has once again gotten a little overeager and taken out a hero prematurely. Will any young hero be able to keep up with her? Maybe she should work on finding a steady relationship with an enemy she won’t kill in the first round.

Enter Meta-Match, a nemesis pairing site for heroes and villains. The two match right away, and after throwing punches at each other behind coffee shops, practicing their fight choreography, and hiring henchmen to do their bidding (mostly just getting them coffee), they realize they have a lot more in common than names that annoyingly rhyme. After all, they're still rising through the ranks in their respective circles, and their reputations need good press.

But not everything in the superhero world is as it seems. Can a hero really trust a villain to do the right thing? And can a villain trust a hero not to screw them over? As darkness from the past threatens them both, they may need each other for the fight to come—one with much higher stakes than their choreographed meet-ups on weekends.

Told entirely through texts, transcriptions, and direct messages, this darkly humorous chat fiction rom-com goes behind the scenes of the superworld.

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Alyssa Roat

Meet the Authors:

Alyssa Roat lives in the cornfields of Indiana, but she hopes to soon discover a portal to a fantasy world where she will run a bookshop for magical creatures. For now, she is an award-winning multi-published author and has worked in a wide variety of roles within the publishing industry as an editor, agent, writer, and publicist. She and her partner have four black cats who allegedly have never been fed in their lives and occasionally help her write by walking across the keyboard. Her name is a pun, which means you can learn more about her at www.alyssawrote.com or on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as @alyssawrote.

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Hope Bolinger

Hope Bolinger is the author of more than 25 books, including the award-winning Blaze trilogy, and has contributed to many more. She has worked for various publishing companies, magazines, newspapers, and literary agencies and has edited the work of 300+ authors. She has won awards for her essays, poetry, children’s books, novels, and plays. She’s a theater nerd and spends too much time hiking and petting her fat cats, Freya and Odin. She can be found online @hopebolinger and @hopekbolinger.

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The Bad Luck Nickel by Matthew Leslie

 

BOOK TOUR: THE BAD LUCK NICKEL  by Matthew Leslie 9/9/2024 0 Comments   Book Details: ​Book Title:  The Bad Luck Nickel  by Matthew Leslie Category:  YA Fiction (Ages 13-17),  370 pages Genre: YA Fiction Publisher: Ausable Books Release date:  August 11, 2024 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) internationally.  Tour dates: Oct 21 to Nov 15, 2024 Content Rating:  PG: The book is a YA novel that touches on mature themes. There are profanities in the dialogue, and the story touches on themes of addiction, drug abuse, mental health, sexuality, underage drinking, but there are no descriptive sex scenes, and while there is some mild violence there are no guns. Book Description: When Blair Matthews, teen celeb and son of rock legend, The Blade, shows up at a high school in Montreal amidst rumors of a drug-fueled sex scandal, it’s the most excitement the students at Trudeau High have seen in years. And when Marco and his twin sister Julianna become fast friends with Blair, it seems like a dream. For Marco, Blair lifts him out of his post-breakup funk, and joins his band, The Bad Luck Nickel, instantly making it one of the hottest groups in town. And for Jules, Blair is her celebrity crush come to life in her living room. ​But can Blair leave his past behind and start fresh at Trudeau High? Or will his infamy follow him from LA to MTL? BUY THE BOOK: Amazon ~ B&N ​add to goodreads Meet the Author: Matthew Leslie grew up in Windsor, Ontario, where he played bass in bands during high school and university. He reckons himself a writer, musician, and lover of lovely things. He lives in Montreal, where he teaches his favourite books to teens with the goal of inspiring a love of reading... ​ connect with author: website ~ X/Twitter ~ instagram ~ goodreads

MY WAY HOME by Holly Heaton

 

Book Details:

​Book Title:  MY WAY HOME by Holly Heaton
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  32 pages
Genre: Children's Fiction
Publisher: Holly Heaton
Release date:  August 11, 2024
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA and Canada) and ebook (MOBI for Kindle and PDF) internationally. 
Tour dates: Oct 21 to Nov 15, 2024
Content Rating:  G: The book follows Kit on a whirlwind of an adventure trying to reclaim a precious item and return it home all while facing external dangers.

Book Description:

​Enter the hidden realm of the Little Folk and follow Kit on a thrilling adventure. Can he reclaim an object precious to his people and return home to the Hollow Chestnut? Using his wits and environment, Kit embarks on this miniature odyssey through a lushly illustrated world.

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Meet the Author:

Whether through pictures, words, or her dad’s castoff camcorder, Holly has spent her life telling stories. She can usually be found chasing exciting bits of history and spending time with her husband, sons, and dog, Wesser, in metro Atlanta.
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The Sorta Good Wife: A Devotional of Proverbs 31:10-31 by Kim Hess

 

Book Details:
Book Title: The Sorta Good Wife: A Devotional of Proverbs 31:10-31 by Kim Hess
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  138 pages
Genre: Devotional, Christian Marriage, prayer
Publisher:  Blessings Press LLC
Release date:  July2024
Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (EPUB, PDF). 
Content Rating:  G: This is a Christian devotional.

Book Description:

With so many distortions of the essence of a woman, today more than ever, women need to ruthlessly examine their perceptions and reality of being a wife, and then align them with Truth so that they may become the best version of themselves as God had intended them to be.

In The “Sorta” Good Wife, Kim Hess explores how A Good Wife, as described in Proverbs 31:10-31, beautifully portrays the dignity of being a spouse as a wife. However, this expectation gets warped by trauma, sin, fears, and lies, and many women do not know how to embrace and enjoy this vocation. A woman must align herself to Truth and rely on His power, not her own. The Lord desires to be a part of every aspect of daily life and every season of her life, so that she may reach her full potential.

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Meet the Author:

​Kim Hess is a quirky, inquisitive, and compassionate child of God. She rocks being a homeschool mom and teacher, but freely admits to learning more from her students than teaching them. Kim has raced enduro karts, soared on a flying trapeze, and passed the motorcycle license class, but now prefers to take adrenaline-free walks with her husband. Her favorite pastime is being a prayer minister who relentlessly asks, “Do you want prayer?” Connect with her at KimHessBooks.com

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My Review

 The Sorta Good Wife: A Devotional of Proverbs 31:10-31 by Kim Hess was a well-written Devotional, Christian Marriage, prayer book that I found to be a good read. I found it to be an interesting read the examined what it means to be a wife according to the bible and how that is often warped and misunderstood. I found Kim to be a talented author too!