2025 Awards – Nutrition and Diet

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2025 best book awarded to authors on the subject of Nutrition and Diet.

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Winner

Veggie Smarts: A Doctor and Farmer Grows and Savors Eight Families of Vegetables

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Author:

Michael T. Compton

How is your book helping others?

Veggie Smarts inspires people to get smart about vegetables, so that meals will be more delicious and health will be optimized. It helps the reader eat vegetables smartly, while cultivating curiosity about how they are grown on farms and can be grown at home. Beyond nutrition advice and ample quirky scientific facts about many of our veggies (like why some people are genetically prone to despise broccoli and kale, how onions make us cry, why beans make us fart, and how beets can make our pee pink), Veggie Smarts is a doctor's personal account of leaving behind the big city for an old stone house and a fertile field in the Hudson Valley. It's about his journey in building a small-scale, organic-certified vegetable farm. It elevates readers' understanding of how nearly all of our veggies come from just eight families of flowering plants, from among more than 400: the Brassicas, the Alliums, the Legumes, the Chenopods, the Aster Greens, the Umbellifers, the Cucurbits, and the Nightshades.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Finalist

Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: How to Eat Your Way to Better Mental Health with Nutritional Psychiatry Techniques

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Author:

Drew Ramsey MD

How is your book helping others?

A revolutionary prescription for healing depression and anxiety and optimizing brain health through the foods we eat, including a six-week plan to help you get started eating for better mental health. Depression and anxiety disorders are rising, affecting more than fifty-eight million people in the United States alone. Many rely on therapy and medications to alleviate symptoms, but often this is not enough. The latest scientific advances in neuroscience and nutrition, along with our understanding of the mind-gut connection, have proven that how and what we eat greatly affects how we feel—physically, cognitively, and emotionally.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

2025 Awards – Psychology

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2025 best book awarded to authors on the subject of Psychology.

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Winner

The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It

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Author:

Aimie Apigian MD

How is your book helping others?

This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing.

With a decade of clinical research, approachable storytelling, and real-life examples, The Biology of Trauma will show you:
How the body absorbs scarring experiences and overwhelm
Ways to identify commonly overlooked trauma symptoms like lethargy, fogginess, and unexplained worry
Recognize how emotional pain stored in the body affects overall health on a cellular level, even for people with functionally successful lives
Prevent trauma-induced changes in your biology that suppress the cycle of recovery
Work with your nervous system to safely heal—without risk of retraumatization

Perfect for both individuals seeking personal growth and health professionals improving their practice, The Biology of Trauma will help you gain deep insights into your own mind, body, and healing journey..

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Winner

Recovering from Emotional Trauma: Essential Tools to Help Calm Your Emotions, Heal Your Sense of Self, and Strengthen Relationships

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Author:

Todd Berntson

How is your book helping others?

Emotional trauma impacts the lives of just about everyone. This book helps those who have experienced emotional trauma heal from their wounds so they can live the life of success they were meant to live. This book is also a critical resource for managers, clinicians, or family members to help support those who struggle with the effects of emotional trauma.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Winner

The Rehab Playbook

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Author:

Jaime W. Vinck

How is your book helping others?

We are in a mental health crisis – addiction, overdoses, depression and suicides are all on the rise. According to NIDA 2021 Data, 46.3 million people have a substance use disorder, yet only 6.3 % (2.9 million), get the care they need. The Rehab Playbook was written to reach the other 43 million.

Why are treatment and recovery elusive for so many? There are several reasons, including limited financial resources, lack of understanding of benefits, stigma and cultural implications. Another reason is fear – fear of the unknown, fear of facing one's inner demons and fear of the treatment process itself. The Rehab Playbook addresses those fears and provides clarity on what treatment is and isn't.

The Rehab Playbook demystifies treatment by providing those struggling with practical tools for finding quality care, an informative and compassionate perspective, and most importantly hope. The industry veteran author has been hands on in the fight against addiction for two decades.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Finalist

See Me: Street Poetry from Vinnies

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Author:

Jordan Grantham

How is your book helping others?

See Me is a ground-breaking new publication of poetry which celebrates the voices, creativity and humanity of a special group of individuals who have been assisted by the St Vincent de Paul Society.

As Australia's first anthology to showcase the work of poets with lived experience of homelessness and marginalisation, the collection offers striking new portraits of everyday life and common humanity.

This special limited first edition publishing of See Me: Street Poetry from Vinnies is a beautifully designed hardcover book, primarily intended to honour the extraordinary writers and humans in the group.

Featuring the works of over a dozen new poets, the writers in See Me will challenge and inspire you with their openness, joy and imagination.

Book available for purchase:

gleebooks.com.au

2025 Awards – Self-Care

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2025 best book awarded to authors on the subject of Self-Care.

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Winner

Addiction Is A Family Disease

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Author:

Arthur D Dielhenn

How is your book helping others?

At its core, "Addiction Is A Family Disease" is a pathway to understanding and/or recovering from the damage addiction inflicts on addicts, their families, friends, and employers. All are affected, some more severely than others, but all deserve the opportunity to heal, to leave chaos, guilt, and shame behind, no longer burdened or entrapped. Armed with a new gratitude for life all can re-build, contribute, love, laugh, and thrive again.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Finalist

The Rehab Playbook

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Author:

Jaime W. Vinck

How is your book helping others?

We are in a mental health crisis – addiction, overdoses, depression and suicides are all on the rise. According to NIDA 2021 Data, 46.3 million people have a substance use disorder, yet only 6.3 % (2.9 million), get the care they need. The Rehab Playbook was written to reach the other 43 million.
Why are treatment and recovery elusive for so many? There are several reasons, including limited financial resources, lack of understanding of benefits, stigma and cultural implications. Another reason is fear – fear of the unknown, fear of facing one's inner demons and fear of the treatment process itself. The Rehab Playbook addresses those fears and provides clarity on what treatment is and isn't.
The Rehab Playbook demystifies treatment by providing those struggling with practical tools for finding quality care, an informative and compassionate perspective, and most importantly hope. The industry veteran author has been hands on in the fight against addiction for two decades.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

2025 Awards – Think Differently

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2025 best book awarded to authors on the subject of Think Differently.

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Winner

Down to Earth: Demystify Intuition to Upgrade Your Life

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Author:

Nil Demircubuk

How is your book helping others?

Down to Earth offers a rigorous, practical framework for harnessing intuition to make better decisions, improve relationships, and enhance self-care, setting it apart from typical books that simply advise readers to trust their inner wisdom. Author and intuition teacher Nil Demircubuk delivers actionable, research-informed methods for identifying and cultivating intuition, while encouraging readers to question and critically evaluate their insights, just as they would advice from a wise friend. The book features techniques tailored to diverse learning styles and demonstrates their application in real-world business and personal scenarios. By advancing intuition from a vague concept to a repeatable, teachable process, Down to Earth makes intuitive skill a strategic advantage for professionals navigating today’s fast-paced, complex world.

Book available for purchase:

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Winner

Creative Velocity: Propelling Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of Generative AI

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Author:

Leslie Grandy

How is your book helping others?

The book is an enduring reference that readers can return to whenever they need to revitalize their creative spirit. In this book, readers will learn about:

-Non-linear thinking methods and how to use them to explore novel possibilities
-Trigger mechanisms that can jump-start new trains of thought and spark disruptive ideation
-Different forms of play that stimulate creative thoughts, critical thinking skills, and flexibility
-Achieving a state of flow and how it helps identify groundbreaking discoveries.

An expert guide to sharpen and revitalize your creative spirit in any business environment

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Winner

Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI

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Author:

Faisal Hoque

How is your book helping others?

This book provides readers with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation.

-It offers a unique perspective that emerges at the intersection of philosophy, humanity, business, and technology, providing powerful and practical frameworks to guide readers in understanding and utilizing AI.
-The OPEN framework offers a guide to unlocking the potential of AI, while the CARE framework focuses on protecting against its dangers.
-Structured approaches are tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals, businesses, and government agencies, offering comprehensive strategies for navigating the evolving AI landscape.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Finalist

Business Warfare

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Author:

Paulo Cardoso do Amaral

How is your book helping others?

Keeping pace with a constantly shifting business environment underpinned by evolving technology and economic and information warfare is far from easy. In fact, many established strategies are no longer fit for purpose. In the search for a new approach to remaining competitive and profitable, could the answers be found in military strategists penning their insights long before the digital age? This is the thesis of Paulo Cardoso do Amaral within Business Warfare, expertly applying military strategy to the modern business climate. Accessibly written with each part carefully building on the previous section, Amaral weaves four thinkers (Carl von Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Ferdinand Foch, and Niccolò Machiavelli) into a cohesive, practical business strategy toolkit. Paulo demonstrates to leaders that, by drawing on core military principles, such as situational awareness and recurring tactical appraisal, their organisation is in a far stronger position to withstand unpredictable environments.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.co.uk

Finalist

The Through Line: How understanding who you are empowers how you lead.

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Author:

Archana Mohan

How is your book helping others?

The Through Line redefines how leaders approach growth, resilience, and impact. In an era overwhelmed by leadership “hacks,” this book offers a sustainable alternative: a framework that starts not with tactics, but with truth. Archana Mohan introduces the concept of a “through line", a narrative that connects identity to action, helping leaders align who they are with how they lead. Drawing from cross-sector experience in operations, education, and finance, The Through Line applies to multiple industries. It fosters clarity, care, and cohesion in organizations. Practical, personal, and psychologically grounded, the book offers a blueprint for navigating uncertainty, rehumanizing work, and building cultures of meaning. Its impact is real: readers report increased engagement, more intentional decision-making, and deeper connection within their teams. The Through Line is not just a business book. It's a call to lead differently!

Book available for purchase:

mybook.to

Finalist

Inner Development Goals: Stories of Collective Leadership in Action, Volume 1: From “I” to “We”

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Author:

Mauricio Campos Suarez

Co-Author Names

Eleftheria Egel

How is your book helping others?

At a time when the world demands profound change, transformation begins within. As part of a two-volume work, this first volume explores the personal journeys that fuel collective leadership, weaving together research, art, case studies, and practices from the global Inner Development Goals (IDG) community. Through deep reflection and shared wisdom, it invites readers to embrace a new paradigm of interconnectedness—where individual insight, systemic understanding, and empathy drive meaningful action. The book explores many diverse tools and methods co-created by an intentional and purposeful global community and encompasses contributions of different genres and styles.

Book available for purchase:

degruyterbrill.com

Finalist

Reimaginative Leadership: Concepts and Applications

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Author:

Canute S. Thompson

How is your book helping others?

The book helps organizational leaders manage organizational challenges more effectively and reduce the time spent on solving avoidable problems, which could result in work stoppages and chronic suboptimal performance.

One of the most important needs workers express is to be heard and involved in making decisions that affect them. Many organizations overlook the need to facilitate power-sharing and workers' involvement in decision-making. This book offers insights into approaches that incorporate workers in the decision-making process, and also shares stories of companies that have done so successfully.

The book also examines how narrow-minded thinking denies organizations opportunities to gain ideas on ways to reduce costs and increase income by examining the issue using "Alternatives-Thinking." The book shares success stories of companies and countries that encourage Alternative-Thinking.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

2025 Awards – Team Building

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2025 best book awarded to authors on the subject of Team Building.

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Winner

Deliberate Creative Teams

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Author:

Amy Climer

How is your book helping others?

Deliberate Creative Teams is positively impacting leaders by providing a clear, actionable framework to cultivate creativity and innovation within their teams. It equips readers with practical tools, exercises, and strategies to foster a culture where collective creativity thrives. By teaching a structured, repeatable approach to generating innovative solutions, Dr. Amy Climer empowers leaders to unlock their team’s potential, drive breakthrough ideas, and achieve consistent, high-impact results.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com

Winner

Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams

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Author:

Selena Rezvani

How is your book helping others?

Quick Leadership helps people lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity—without needing a fancy title or decades of experience. In a world where leadership has long been defined by gatekeeping and control, this book offers a different path: one where leaders trade ego for empathy, and power for service.

It gives readers fast, actionable tools to speak up, set boundaries, build trust, and handle high-stakes moments without losing themselves. Whether someone is leading a team or leading by influence, they learn how to be a resource—not a bottleneck.

By focusing on real human connection and authentic communication, Quick Leadership helps people drive results and retention. It equips emerging and established leaders alike to create inclusive, resilient workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
In short: this book helps people lead smarter, faster, and more meaningfully, while staying true to themselves.

Book available for purchase:

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Finalist

Headamentals: How Leaders Can Crack Negative Self-Talk

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Author:

Suzy Burke, PhD

Co-Author Names

Ryan Berman, Rhett Power

How is your book helping others?

Headamentals is an actionable guide that helps leaders silence negative self-talk before it spirals into toxic team-talk. Doubt and mental spirals don’t just affect the individual; they ripple into miscommunication, stalled progress, and reduced confidence across the team. By tackling the root of the problem—the destructive internal “Monster”—leaders create space for clarity, focus, and more productive conversations.

Grounded in decades of research and coaching, Headamentals delivers practical tools through the 3-C Maverick Method: Catch, Confront, and Change negative dialogue. This concise framework empowers leaders to strengthen resilience, make decisions faster, and lead with confidence.

Filled with real-life stories, insights, and exercises, the book is designed for busy professionals who need immediate impact. The result is stronger leaders who model courage and create healthier, more effective teams capable of thriving.

Book available for purchase:

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Finalist

The Outer Game of Leadership: How to Unite and Inspire Teams in Times of Challenge and Crisis

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Author:

Paul O'Neill

How is your book helping others?

The Outer Game of Leadership: How to Unite and Inspire Teams in Times of Challenge and Crisis helps leaders move beyond strategy into action that truly unites people. It shows how to steady your own presence so that others can find clarity in uncertainty, and how to use language, non-verbal signals, and shared rituals to restore trust when it is most fragile. With practical frameworks and vivid stories, the book equips leaders to turn pressure into alignment, confusion into direction, and fear into collective courage. Whether facing disruption, conflict, or crisis, it gives you the tools to inspire calm, mobilise energy, and lead teams through adversity with resilience and purpose.

Book available for purchase:

amazon.com