Independent publishing with Scottish roots. Explore nonfiction from Tartan Press, fiction from Dirk Books, and children's stories from Bairn's Cache.
Forthcoming
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AI & the written word
How to Tell When AI Is Faking It
Look behind the curtain.
A fun read about the magic show we call AI. Bailey pulls back the curtain on inflated words, predictable patterns, and confident claims that deserve another look.
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AI & decision-making
It's Not Human
AI has no skin in the game. You do.
When your name goes on the work, you need a method for testing it. Learn to examine the claims that matter and decide how much confidence the evidence deserves.
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Made to ThinkCover to comeKeep your judgment in the picture.
An upcoming book about benefiting from AI while continuing to exercise your own judgment at work, in learning, and in daily life.
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Deductive-reasoning puzzle workbooks for children ages 6 to 9. Machines predict. Humans prove.
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Our publishing family
Nonfiction
Books about ideas, work, leadership, and the judgment we bring to a changing world. Our first forthcoming titles explore AI and critical thinking.
Fiction
The fiction imprint of Tartan Press. Discover the stories, worlds, and characters at the heart of our developing fiction list.
Children's
Stories Worth Keeping
Children's publishing from Tartan Press, with stories to discover and share. Each title will include its age range and information for parents, families, and educators.
About the press
Tartan Press is an independent publishing house with Scottish roots and a connection to the Kennedy family. It brings together nonfiction under Tartan Press, fiction under Dirk Books, and children's publishing under Bairn's Cache. Our first forthcoming titles explore AI, critical thinking, and human judgment.
