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Welcome to the new year and a whole new collection of books to hit shelves. In a world where we’re rich in lifestyle books, let’s take a deep dive into the new lifestyle books hitting shelves in winter 2023. What constitutes a lifestyle book? It’s the kind of book that helps you engage in hobbies, in curiosities, in hyper-specific interests or interests. These are nonfiction books that can be narrative (though often they are not). Lifestyle nonfiction offers up a wide range of interesting books that don’t always fit neatly under the umbrella of popular nonfiction — though, of course,...

Charlotte Perry writes in a workbook as she and her sister, Rachel Perry, participate in school via their computers at home in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic created new challenges and opportunities in schooling children.Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The COVID-19 pandemic left parents rethinking their choices about how to educate their children. During the pandemic, the number of parents who reported themselves as home-schooling more than doubled, while there was a decline in public school enrollment in some places. Closed schools and online learning encouraged parents to try alternative forms of schooling. One...

You have an idea for a story. Maybe you’ve been kicking it around for years, or it hit you yesterday, but you’re unsure where to begin. Here are five steps to help you develop your story from idea to drafting your novel.  Craft your premise Learn about your characters and uncover the story’s theme Discover the world Define the main conflict and plot Choose your narrative structure  Before diving in, examine why you want to write this book. Why are you willing to invest your energy and possibly years of your life into this idea? Dig for those answers and...

You don’t need a ton of cash to start a business in 2023. In fact, there are many small business ideas you can get off the ground for under $100. Here are some options for those looking to start a low-cost business this year. Can You Start Your Own Business for Less Than $100? Yes, it is possible to start a business for less than $100, as long as you don’t need a physical location, lots of equipment, or expensive inventory. Many online businesses that offer services or digital products require little to no upfront investment. For example, a low-cost...

  1. Mae Jemison: First Black American Female To Travel To Space Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and NASA astronaut. 1992 was Jemison’s maiden space flight. She’s written books and appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Jemison is a National Women’s Hall of Fame and International Space Hall of Fame inductee. Mae Carol Jemison was born in Alabama in 1956. Her mother taught elementary school and her father oversaw maintenance. Jemison’s family moved to Chicago when she was young. Jemison grew up loving dance and science. Jemison grew up watching Apollo on TV, but there were no female...