There will be flying cars in the future. That’s what people in 1989 thought when the classic movie Back to the Future II hit the screens. That’s only an anecdote of what the future holds for us. Let’s embrace the fact that predicting the future is quite easy, thanks to recent technological developments, but then…
Some people talk about grit. Dr. Judy Gao lives it. Her story, as told in Dreams Across Continents: A Life of Challenges and Triumphs, isn’t a polished, perfect tale of overnight success. It’s a real journey of determination, doubt, and hard-earned growth. And that’s what makes it powerful. Let us walk through its lessons. Starting…
Have you ever taped up a broken object, thinking this will hold for now? Maybe you’ve patched up a leaky pipe with some sealant or covered a tear in your shoe with duct tape. It works until it doesn’t. And when it fails, it usually does so spectacularly. We are obsessed with quick fixes. Whether…
For many years, scientists have dreamed of a unifying framework called the Theory of Everything (TOE), focused on uniting all of the fundamental forces of nature—namely gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces—into one cohesive model. However, this search has been incredibly challenging because the two major theories that describe these forces, general…
The natural world is a vast and breathtaking place filled with extraordinary creatures that make our planet vibrant and unique. From the elusive jaguar of the Amazon rainforest to the towering giraffes of Africa, each animal has a story to tell. By reading Munir Noorbhai’s Know About Wildlife: Animals From A to Z, you can…
War leaves wounds beyond the battlefield. While physical scars fade, the trauma manifests in the form of haunting memories, survivor’s guilt, and the struggle to rebuild devastated lives. Soldiers and civilians alike carry the weight of loss, grappling with an inner battle long after the war ends. In The Wall (The War and Beyond) by…
Most misconceptions about the Old West are as old as Hollywood itself. Hollywood’s depiction of cowboys, gunfights, Native Americans, and outlaws draws a romanticized picture of what people and life in the Old West used to look like. But the truth is Hollywood lied to you, and their portrayals were far from reality. Infect, the…
Life is a journey without a predetermined path. Every twist and turn presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. For some, these hurdles appear later in life, while others have to brave them early on. Two for You, One for Me by Anthony Hernández presents the story of one such man who learned to face…
Time. We try to grasp it, to bend it to our will, to race ahead of it. Yet, it moves to a rhythm of its own. A melody only the divine can compose. And there is beauty in divine timing: how destiny unfolds, how unexpected moments arise, and how we wait with bated breath. Therese…
As parents, we all want to raise kind, compassionate, and respectful children. Instilling these values early can shape our kids into caring individuals. But how do we make kindness fun and engaging for young minds? Caring Critters and the Alphabet They Share by Donna L. Botteen is an illustrated children’s book that turns the simple…
