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Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online: A Non-Technical Guide to Staying Safe on the Internet by Rex Calloway book cover, bold red and navy title lettering on a cream background

Rex Calloway’s ‘Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online’ Makes Internet Safety Easier to Understand and Act On

October 21, 2026

🕒 Published on October 21, 2026

An unexpected message from a bank can turn an ordinary afternoon into a moment of uncertainty. For many people, the hardest part of internet safety is knowing which warning signs deserve their attention. Rex Calloway addresses that uncertainty in Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online: A Non-Technical Guide to Staying Safe on the Internet. Drawing on more than twenty years in cybersecurity, he explains familiar online risks through everyday situations and practical steps readers can understand.

Author Poliana Maluf smiling, with long dark hair, wearing a white shirt over a black top against a pale wall

Poliana Maluf’s ‘Poppy and the Giant Screen’ Captures the Wonder of a Child’s First Movie

October 21, 2026

🕒 Published on October 21, 2026

A towering screen, the smell of popcorn, and a room settling into silence can make an ordinary outing feel extraordinary. For a child arriving at the cinema for the first time, every detail holds a discovery.

Scanned and Denied by Trudy G. Masters book cover

‘Scanned and Denied’ by Trudy G. Masters Exposes the Hidden Technology Watching Today’s Consumers

October 20, 2026

🕒 Published on October 20, 2026

A routine shopping trip or online purchase may involve far more technology than most people realize. Behind everyday transactions, automated systems can collect information, evaluate behavior, and shape the way businesses respond to individual consumers. … Continue

Pickled Chicken by E.K. Mockingham book cover, a fluffy green chick holding a glowing pickle in a farmyard at dusk

E.K. Mockingham’s ‘Pickled Chicken’ Gives Children a Lovable Hero They Can Grow Alongside

October 20, 2026

🕒 Published on October 20, 2026

A mysterious pickle is a curious place for a heroic adventure to begin. For one ordinary little chick, however, a single peck opens the door to a world of unexpected magic. In Pickled Chicken, E.K. Mockingham brings together an unlikely transformation, a loyal friend, and a gentle message about paying attention to others. It’s a cheerful premise with plenty of room for laughter and meaningful conversations.

The Book of Gems by Vidya Math book cover, a boy and a girl in a woodland clearing framed by a ring of colourful gems

Vidya Math’s ‘The Book of Gems’ Makes Lost Love the Heart of a Sparkling Fantasy Adventure

October 19, 2026

🕒 Published on October 19, 2026

Some childhood memories linger with a vividness that time can scarcely soften. In The Book of Gems, Vidya Math follows a young woman whose recollections of a mysterious boy lead towards an extraordinary connection with a legendary kingdom.