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Join Us for this Tour: January 11 to January 31, 2022
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Book Title: KidVenture: Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss Category: Middle Grade Fiction (ages 8 - 12) Genre: Fiction (Business Adventure Story) Publisher: Self-Published/KDP, 125 pages Release date: January 2020 Formats Available for Review: EPub, PDF Tour dates: January 11 to January 31, 2022 Content Rating: G - I am a parent and pay close to attention to the media my children consume. I set out to write a book series that was clean and family friendly. KidVenture teaches the value of hard work, the importance of saving money, how essential it is to keep your word, and the need to find cooperative solutions with partners in order to be successful at business. This is a book that entertains but also educates and inspires.
Book Description:
Chance Sterling launches a pool cleaning business over the summer. Join Chance as he looks for new customers, discovers how much to charge them, takes on a business partner, recruits an employee, deals with difficult clients, and figures out how to make a profit. He has twelve weeks to reach his goal. Will he make it? Only if he takes some chances. KidVenture stories are business adventures where kids figure out how to market their company, understand risk, and negotiate. Each chapter ends with a challenge, including business decisions, ethical dilemmas and interpersonal conflict for young readers to wrestle with. As the story progresses, the characters track revenue, costs, profit margin, and other key metrics which are explained in simple, fun ways that tie into the story. 
Meet the Author:
I wrote my first KidVenture book after years of making up stories to teach my kids about business and economics. Whenever they'd ask how something works or why things were a certain way, I would say, "Let's pretend you have a business that sells..." and off we'd go. What would start as a simple hypothetical to explain a concept would become an adventure spanning several days as my kids would come back with new questions which would spawn more plot twists. Rather than give them quick answers, I tried to create cliffhangers to get them to really think through an idea and make the experience as interactive as possible. I try to bring that same spirit of fun, curiosity and challenge to each KidVenture book. That’s why every chapter ends with a dilemma and a set of questions. KidVenture books are fun for kids to read alone, and even more fun to read together and discuss. There are plenty of books where kids learn about being doctors and astronauts and firefighters. There are hardly any where they learn what it’s like to run small business. KidVenture is different. The companies the kids start are modest and simple, but the themes are serious and important. I’m an entrepreneur who has started a half dozen or so businesses and have had my share of failures. My dad was an entrepreneur and as a kid I used to love asking him about his business and learning the ins and outs of what to do and not do. Mistakes make the best stories — and the best lessons. I wanted to write a business book that was realistic, where you get to see the characters stumble and wander and reset, the way entrepreneurs do in real life. Unlike most books and movies where business is portrayed as easy, where all you need is one good idea and the desire to be successful, the characters in KidVenture find that every day brings new problems to solve.
Tour Schedule:
Jan 11 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 12 –Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 12 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 13 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 13 - Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 14 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Jan 18 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 18 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Jan 19 –icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Jan 20 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway Jan 21 –@twilight_reader – book review / giveaway Jan 24 –Books for Books – book review Jan 25 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Jan 26 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 26 -Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway Jan 27 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Jan 28 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Jan 31 – Kam's Place – book review
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Join Us for This Tour from November 1 to November 19, 2021
Book Details: Book Title: Thrive: The Facilitator’s Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings by Dr. Mark Smutny Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 262 pages Genre: Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations Publisher: Emerald Lake Books Release date: October 26, 2021 Tour dates: November 1 to November 19, 2021 Content Rating: G. This is a business book.
Book Description:
Imagine meetings where everyone is heard and all people matter. Picture organizations that embrace all voices and are committed to justice, equity and opportunity. Imagine businesses, nonprofits and the public sector creatively engaging people in thousands of ways—seeking their best ideas, empowering the silenced, and building communities where all are treated with dignity and respect. That’s what Thrive seeks to create. Each chapter contains practical insights and accessible stories that transform meetings from dull to dynamic. You will learn how to:
Thrive includes chapters on privilege and power, multilingual and virtual meetings, and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Whether you are a skilled practitioner or new to leadership, Thrive will teach you techniques for facilitating more effective, inclusive and energizing meetings. 
Meet the Author:
Dr. Mark Smutny is a professional facilitator, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Civic Reinventions, Inc. He is known for helping organizations uncover the wisdom hidden in their diversity, build cohesion, and achieve their goals. He draws upon decades of work planning and leading retreats, facilitating meetings, and working with nonprofits and businesses. He teaches and writes on the arts of inclusive facilitation and inclusive leadership skills. He has worked in the fields of homeless services, affordable housing, transportation services for special needs populations, business and resident associations, faith-based groups, and public/private partnerships dedicated to strengthening civic engagement. Mark received his Master of Divinity degree from the Harvard Divinity School, one of the most religiously diverse theological institutions in the world. His doctorate focused on organizational revitalization in multicultural settings. He is a Program Associate with the Kaleidoscope Institute, an agency that equips leaders to communicate effectively across cultures, ethnicities and race. When not working, Mark and his wife, Barbara Anderson, enjoy the Cascades, cooking, gardening, exercising their dogs, and playing with their granddaughters. You can learn more about Mark Smutny and Civic Reinventions, Inc., professional facilitation services, consulting, coaching and training at civicreinventions.com or by sending Mark an email. connect with the author: website ~ email ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 1 –Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 1 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 2 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 3 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 4 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 5 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 8 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 8 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 9 - Kam's Place – book spotlight / author interview Nov 10 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 10 -Laura's Interests – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 12 –She Just Loves Books – book spotlight Nov 15 –@twilight_reader – book spotlight Nov 16 –Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 16 -Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Nov 17 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 17 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 18 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight /giveaway Nov 18 - Books for Books – book spotlight Nov 19 –Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour from October 4 to October 22, 2021
Book Details: Book Title: Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership by Jason Richmond with Jeanne Kerr and Malcolm J. Nicholl Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 124 pages Genre: Business Publisher: Ideal Outcomes Release date: October, 2021 Tour dates: October 4 to October 22, 2021 Content Rating: G.
Book Description:
The 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership Every Executive Must Know Corporate leaders need to be prepared for any crisis and have a plan in place to act quickly, decisively, and empathetically. In Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership, culture change strategist Jason Richmond and coauthors Jeanne Kerr and Malcolm J. Nicholl reveal how companies whose leaders ignite their culture are able to weather any storm and get ahead of the competition. Based on hands-on experience helping senior corporate executives navigate the turbulence of the 2020-2021 pandemic, the authors distill their findings into five key disciplines. They share how to:
The authors also explore how a crisis can be turned into opportunity and how to lead an organization in overcoming challenges never taught in business school.  Jason Richmond
Meet the Authors:
Jason Richmond is an authoritative culture change strategist whose work over the past twenty-plus years has helped companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures. As President/CEO and Chief Culture Officer for Ideal Outcomes, Inc., he has worked closely with established Fortune 100 companies to create Leadership Development Journeys, and he has guided numerous start-ups on the path to become noted industry leaders. He has also provided thought leadership and innovative consulting services to a wide range of midsize companies.  Jeanne Kerr
Jeanne Kerr is the Director of Organizational Development and Culture Consulting for Ideal Outcomes, Inc. She also has been a Senior Faculty Partner with the Human Capital Institute since 2012. With over twenty years of organizational development and talent management strategy in a variety of industries, her expertise includes culture strategy, strategic workforce planning, leadership development, team building, and assessment solutions.  Malcolm J. Nicholl
Malcolm J. Nicholl is a former award-winning international journalist whose career includes a two-year stint as Belfast Bureau Chief for London’s Daily Mirror. He has authored or coauthored seven books published in nine languages by international giants such as Random House, Bantam Doubleday Dell, Ballantine Books, and St. Martin's Press and ghostwritten more than thirty books. connect with the authors: website ~ twitter ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Oct 4 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 4 – Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 4 - Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 4 - @twilight_reader - book spotlight Oct 5 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 6 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 7 – Pick A Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 8 – Westviel Publishing – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 12 – Books for Books – book spotlight Oct 12 - Sefina Hawke's Books - book spotlight Oct 13 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 14 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 15 – Kam's Place – book spotlight Oct 18 – Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 20 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 20 - She Just Loves Books - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 22 – Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway
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  Join Us for This Tour from September 27 to October 15 Book Details: Book Title: Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo by Dan Hill & Howard Moskowitz Category: Adult Non- Fiction 18+, 147 pages Genre: Humor (Business) Publisher: Sensory Logic, Inc. Release Date: September 15, 2021 Tour dates: September 27 to October 15 Content Rating: PG. OMG and a few references to sexual harassment, etc. Quite mild. Book Description: Need a laugh to get through your workday? You've come to the right place. Ambrose Bierce's classic The Devil's Dictionary took on life in general. Now a century later, it's time to lampoon the business world. There's no richer target than being told to think outside the box by leaders spouting off about synergy, teamwork, and innovation while at the same time exhorting you to stay in your swim lane. If as famed business guru Peter Drucker writes, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast," then we've been asked to eat a dog's breakfast at work for far too long! A little truth in every joke. Join the fun as the two lead authors and 50 other contributors offer their humorous take on how the workplace really operates. With almost 600 diabolical definitions to enjoy, you're sure to find plenty to smile about.  Author Dan Hill Meet the Authors: Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of nine books, including Emotionomics, which was an Advertising Age top 10 must-read selection and features a foreword by Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons. In 1998, Dan founded Sensory Logic, Inc. whose clients represent over 50% of the world's top 100 advertisers. Besides having spoken to audiences in over 25 countries, Dan has had media appearances ranging from ABC's "Good Morning, America" to NBC's "The Today Shows,” CNN, Fox, MSNBC, ESPN, and the Tennis Channel. Dan was also a regular guest on PBS’s “Mental Engineering” show, hailed by Bill Moyers as “the most interesting weekly half hour of social commentary and criticism on television.” In print, Dan has received front-page coverage in the New York Times for his work in pro and NCAA Division 1 sports and was a non-partisan columnist for Reuters during the 2016 presidential race. Nowadays he hosts the podcast "Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight," which appears on the New Books Network (NBN), the world's largest book review platform with over 1.7 million downloads monthly. Dan was educated at St. Olaf College, Oxford University, Brown University, and Rutgers University. Howard Moskowitz is a legendary product market researcher, experiential psychologist, and inventor of world-class market research technologies used by virtually every company that matters. Howard earned his PhD in experimental psychology from Harvard University. In 2004, he was the subject of a New Yorker article by Malcolm Gladwell, "The Ketchup Conundrum," which became the basis for Gladwell's TED talk entitled "Choice, Happiness, and Spaghetti Sauce." In 2014, Howard founded Mind Genomics Associates to investigate how people think about aspects of their daily lives. In addition to over 400 scientific articles about the minds of consumers, Howard has written/edited 28 books, a roster that features the very popular book Selling Blue Elephants. connect with the authors: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram Tour Schedule: Sep 27 - Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 27 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 27 - Kam's Place – book spotlight Sep 28 – Books for Books – book spotlight Sep 28 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post giveaway Sep 29 – fundinmental -book spotlight / giveaway Sep 30 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 2 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 4 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 5 – The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 6 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 6 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 7 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 8 - Hall Ways Blog – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 11 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 12 – Writer with Wanderlust – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 12 – Rajiv's Reviews – book review / giveaway Oct 13 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 14 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 14 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 15 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Enter the Giveaway:
Join us for this tour from June 22 to July 10, 2020! Book Details: Book Title: Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators by Susanne Tedrick Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 18 yrs +, 288 pages Genre: Business, Careers, Technology Publisher: Wiley Release date: April, 2020 Tour dates: June 22 to July 10, 2020 Content Rating: PG. Book Description: Tech industry jobs are growing fast, offering great pay, career growth and learning opportunities. Women of color, sadly, have not been able to fully participate in this boom. There are many misconceptions about the tech industry. Misconceptions can often discourage women of color from pursuing or remaining in technical careers. For example, misconceptions like “tech careers are all about coding ”or “there’s no diversity in tech.” In reality, tech career opportunities can be diverse, fun, and incredibly dynamic. While there are barriers to overcome, Women of Color in Tech is an indispensable resource for building a rewarding future in tech. Packed with inspiring stories and practical advice, this book shows you how to uncover the resources you need to succeed. This practical guide will help you develop the blend of knowledge and skills needed for getting into tech—and staying there. Author Susanne Tedrick understands that, for a variety of reasons, young women of color are underrepresented in tech and may not have access to strong support networks or resources to be successful. Using her own experiences transitioning into tech, Susanne offers you real-world guidance on finding knowledgeable mentors, learning the latest industry trends, cultivating strong relationships and more. If you’re thinking about going into tech, or you want to take your current career to the next level, Women of Color in Tech will help you build a blueprint for a successful career. • Understand the reality of tech today, not misconceptions. • Learn about the different tech jobs and opportunities that exist, not just coding. • Gain an understanding of emerging technology areas that will affect jobs, like artificial intelligence, Blockchain and cloud computing. • Discover traditional and non-traditional education option to get the skills you need. • Find mentors, build your professional network and get the guidance you need. • Stay motivated and deal with difficult situations. • Recognize the importance of giving back to increase diversity and inclusion. 
Meet the Author:
Susanne Tedrick is a technical specialist for a Fortune 50 technology company. Fiercely committed to increasing participation of women and people of color in STEM educational and professional opportunities, she is a career mentor for the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Initiative and a volunteer workshop technical assistant for Black Girls Code, a nonprofit that empowers girls of color to develop in-demand IT skills and prepare for careers in tech. Susanne was awarded the 2018 CompTIA AITP Rising Star of the Year Award, and nominated for the 2019 CompTIA Advancing Women in Technology Mentorship Guide Award, for her dedication to advancing her career and that of others. Views expressed are those of author Susanne Tedrick and are not endorsed by any of her current or former employers. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 22 -Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / guest post / giveaway June 22 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 22 -Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway June 23 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 24 – Alexis Marie Chute Blog – book spotlight / author interview June 25 –Pen Possessed – book spotlight / giveaway June 26 – Her Book Thoughts – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 29 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway June 30 –Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway July 1 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 2 – Library of Clean Reads – book spotlight / giveaway July 2 - Over Coffee Conversations - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 3 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway July 6 –Mowgli with a book – book spotlight / author interview July 7 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 8 – Connie's History Classroom – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway July 9 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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