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The AI Culture Shock: How Artificial Intelligence is Silently Transforming Our Lives, Values, and Human Connections

A silent revolution is underway. The AI Culture Shock explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping love, parenting, trust, and truth in our everyday lives. With global case studies and sharp cultural insights, J.M. Bonthous offers a timely guide for readers seeking clarity, connection, and control in a world quietly redefined by algorithms.

Life with AI: How Algorithms are Reshaping Culture, Emotion, and Identity

Living with AI reveals how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping human behavior, emotion, and identity. From emotional chatbots and AI-generated resumes to predictive algorithms that curate our culture and influence our moods, J.M. Bonthous offers a clear, compelling exploration of what it means to be human in a world increasingly governed by invisible code.

Living With Agentic AI: Navigating a World where Machines Decide, Act, and Learn

From AI assistants that schedule our lives to self-driving cars and decision-making bots, agentic AI is here—and it's acting on our behalf. This timely book explores how autonomous systems are reshaping home life, workplaces, and social norms. Bonthous examines the promise, risks, and cultural shifts of living alongside machines that decide, learn, and sometimes act unpredictably.

The Darker Side of AI: Real Risks and Necessary Action

AI is reshaping society—often in the shadows. The Darker Side of AI reveals how hidden systems are redefining privacy, power, and personhood across every aspect of life. With global examples and urgent clarity, J.M. Bonthous calls for informed resistance, ethical action, and a human-centered future—before the choices are no longer ours to make.

Emotional AI in Real World Applications: Hope, Hype, and Hard Truths

Can AI really read emotions—or just fake it? This book dives into emotional AI in action: hiring bots, mood-sensing apps, driver-monitoring dashboards. Backed by real cases, it exposes the hype, risks, and potential of tech that claims to feel. A must-read for anyone building, buying, or questioning emotion-aware systems in business, healthcare, education, or beyond.

Make an AI Film in 10 Days The Fast-Track Guide to Making Films with AI

Make your first AI-generated film in just 10 days. This hands-on guide walks you through every step—script, visuals, voice, editing—using free or low-cost tools. No tech background needed. Perfect for communicators, educators, marketers, and creators eager to explore AI storytelling fast, smart, and on a budget. Includes bonus 30-day mastery track.

The 30-Day Digital Detox Blueprint

Reclaim Focus, Restore Balance, and Reconnect with Life Beyond the Screen Reclaim your time and attention. This practical, 30-day guide helps you reset your relationship with technology—without quitting it. Through daily challenges, reflective tools, and flexible strategies, you'll reduce screen overload, improve focus, sleep better, and reconnect with real life. For professionals, students, and families ready to pause the noise and live with more intention.

The Rise of Virtual Influencers: How to Build and Monetize Synthetic Stars

Welcome to the new era of influence. This book is your strategic guide to building, scaling, and monetizing virtual influencers. From Lil Miquela to Kyra, it explores the booming $21 billion industry, reveals platform-specific tactics, ethical pitfalls, and global case studies—arming marketers, creators, and brands with everything they need to thrive in the age of synthetic stars.

AI-First Marketing for Small Businesses: How to Use AI to Drive Sales, Find Customers, and Grow Revenue

How to Use AI to Drive Sales, Find Customers, and Grow Revenue Unlock AI's full potential to transform your small business.
This action-focused guide shows how to attract more customers, automate with authenticity, and compete with big brands—without a big budget. Packed with real-world case studies, practical tools, and step-by-step tactics, this book helps small business owners build smarter, faster, AI-powered marketing systems that drive sustainable growth.

Creating Emotional Impact in Nonfiction Films The Filmmaker’s Guide

Make your audience feel it—deeply. This guide shows nonfiction filmmakers how to craft emotional resonance using structure, character, sound, editing, and ethical storytelling. With case studies from award-winning docs and hands-on tools, it's for filmmakers who want their work to move people—not just inform. From shorts to features, emotion is your strongest narrative asset.

Social Impact & Activism Films Strategies for Success

A powerful guide for filmmakers who want their work to spark change. Packed with tools, case studies, and campaign strategies, this book covers everything from funding and production to impact metrics and distribution. Whether you're making your first short or leading an international campaign, this is your roadmap for using film as a force for good.

Crafting the Microdocumentary The Filmmaker’s Guide

A definitive guide to creating powerful nonfiction stories under five minutes. From concept to impact campaigns, this book unpacks the tools, techniques, and ethics of microdocumentary filmmaking. Ideal for students, journalists, and creators navigating today’s mobile-first platforms. Full of examples, platform tips, and production strategies—this is your roadmap to short-form storytelling that sticks.

26 Game-Changing Trends in Nonfiction Filmmaking and How to Unlock the Opportunities

Explore the future of nonfiction filmmaking—26 breakthrough trends shaping how documentaries are made, seen, and funded. From AI storytelling and immersive formats to global collaborations and social impact strategies, this book is packed with real-world examples, tools, and tips. A must-read for filmmakers, students, and producers navigating the rapidly evolving world of documentary cinema.

The Technology Revolution in Nonfiction Filmmaking and How to Harness It

A sweeping guide to the digital tools transforming nonfiction filmmaking—AI, immersive media, blockchain, cloud collaboration, and more. This book breaks it all down with practical tips, real-world examples, and step-by-step strategies. For filmmakers, educators, and producers ready to innovate, it’s your map to mastering the tech reshaping the craft, from concept to distribution.

LMS Excellence: Best Practices for Workforce and Public Learning

A practical guide to building outstanding learning experiences, this book equips training leaders with proven strategies for selecting, implementing, and optimizing learning management systems. Covering workforce and public education alike, Bonthous offers clear frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable tips to create inclusive, effective, and future-ready learning ecosystems that truly deliver on their promise.

Crafting the Biographical Documentary The Filmmaker’s Guide

A complete guide to telling real lives on screen. This book explores story structure, ethical dilemmas, research techniques, and creative decisions in biographical documentaries. Packed with case studies, tools, and global insights, it’s for filmmakers, students, and producers who want to portray real people with depth, honesty, and impact. Practical, inspiring, and grounded in experience.

Designing Trainings that Stick How to Build Learning That Lasts

Why do so many trainings fade within days? This book shows how to make learning stick—at work, in communities, or online. Packed with real examples, research-backed strategies, and ready-to-use tools, it's for anyone serious about behavior change, not just attendance. For facilitators, program leads, and learning teams who want results that last beyond the workshop.

Trainings That Stick Leveraging LMS Platforms to Reinforce Learning

Most trainings fade fast. This book shows how to make learning last. Packed with real examples, it helps you use LMS platforms to drive behavior change, not just content delivery. Ideal for program designers, HR leads, and public educators aiming to turn one-time sessions into learning ecosystems that actually work. Smart, practical, and immediately useful.

Bibliography of Business Intelligence and Benchmarking Literature

A foundational reference guide for researchers, analysts, and strategists. This curated bibliography maps the early landscape of business intelligence and benchmarking literature, spotlighting key works that shaped data-driven decision-making. Though now out of print, it remains a snapshot of the field’s intellectual roots—useful for scholars tracing the evolution of business insight and performance measurement.

Understanding American Intelligence

A deep dive into how U.S. organizations gather, analyze, and apply business intelligence for strategic advantage. This book explores the American approach to competitive insight, decision-making frameworks, and benchmarking practices. Clear, concise, and practical—it's a valuable resource for business leaders, analysts, and students seeking to understand what makes American business intelligence distinctive and effective.