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Everything you might want to know before reserving a copy. Anything launch-specific that’s still being finalized is marked clearly below.
The manuscript is finished and the publication path is being settled now. The launch list hears the date first, then gets one note when copies ship.
Paperback and ebook editions are planned, with an audiobook to follow.
Pricing will be announced with the publication date. Joining the launch list costs nothing and doesn’t commit you to buy.
No. It’s a list, not an order—there’s no charge and nothing to cancel. When ordering opens you’ll see the price clearly before confirming anything.
When ordering opens, you’ll be able to cancel for a full refund any time before your copy ships. The full terms will be published here and at checkout.
Parents, educators, and leaders—anyone responsible for helping kids grow up well in a digital world. It’s written for the non-specialist: no clinical background required. If you’ve ever sensed that screens are shaping the children around you in ways no one quite names, this book is for you.
No. CTRL+ALT+HAPPINESS is explicitly not about restriction or detox. It’s about digital integrity—teaching kids (and ourselves) to notice what technology does in the body and to regulate from that awareness. Presence over prohibition.
M.C. Davis—the pen name of Michael Davis, a U.S. Navy cybersecurity veteran of 22 years and CEO of Merek Security Solutions. He works at the intersection of cybersecurity and cyberpsychology and is a Forever Fellow at the Center for Digital Thriving, Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read more in The Journey Behind the Book.
Yes, bulk options for schools, districts, and organizations are planned. If you’re interested in a classroom or institutional order, reach out via the contact page and we’ll follow up with details.
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