Editorial: Aroha
Pyramid Texts (Ancient Egyptian Texts) Among the oldest religious writings, the Pyramid Texts contain spells, hymns, and instructions for the afterlife. Inscribed in ancient pyramids, they aim to guide the deceased pharaoh's soul toward immortality, reflecting ancient Egyptian beliefs on death and resurrection.
Caring is more than just an emotion or an obligation; it is a conscious choice to show interest in the well-being of others. At its core, it is about fostering genuine connections and expressing a concern that transcends mere politeness. In a world that often feels disconnected and fast-paced, the act of caring can be a grounding force for both the giver and the receiver. It can enhance relationships, improve mental health, and create communities where individuals feel valued and understood. One of the key elements of caring is empathy. Empathy involves being able to understand and share the feelings of another person. This allows individuals to connect on a deeper emotional level, recognizing the struggles and joys that others experience. Unlike sympathy, which often involves feeling pity for someone, empathy creates an equal emotional exchange. This emotional resonance is vital in showing genuine concern because it shows that you truly understand another person's experiences, rather than just offering surface-level support. Another important aspect of caring is the idea of presence. To truly care about someone, one must be present—both physically and emotionally. This means putting aside distractions and fully engaging with the other person. The simple act of being there for someone, whether in moments of joy or sadness, communicates a powerful message of support. In this context, caring is not about grand gestures or dramatic acts; sometimes, it is the quiet moments of listening and offering a shoulder to lean on that make the biggest impact.Ver libro
Fooled by the Winners is a book about survivor bias, the cognitive error of focusing on the winners, the successes, and the living. But in many instances, we can learn more from those who have lost, failed, or died. After reading this book, you will understand how survivor bias is often used to deceive us. You will learn how to stop paying for financial services that promise more than they deliver, for health care that doesn't make us healthier, for diets that don't make us slimmer, and for advice books that don't offer good advice. You will also come away with a different view of our past, including our perilous evolutionary journey and how history has often been written by the winners. You will come to understand how we are fooled by the winners in warfare, such as in the deployment of nuclear weapons and the most famous example of survivor bias—the missing allied bombers of WWII. Previous studies of survivor bias have been inaccessible to most, housed in formula-laden statistical journals. But you won't find any math or technical jargon here. Through compelling analysis and the real-life stories, this book demonstrates the deceptive influence of survivor bias in our daily lives and on our thinking.Ver libro
Improving Vocabulary Skills in Spanish Will No Longer Be Boring And Overly Complicated With This Fun And Engaging Method! Are you looking for a fully immersive Spanish language book to help conquer any conversation? Would you like to use a proven method that will make you speak with a native Spanish speaker in less than 4 weeks? Do you want to find an engaging yet fun way to improve your Spanish vocabulary? Well, search no more...Now you can learn to speak basic Spanish in no time with "Conversational Spanish Dialogues" by Language Mastery! Research has shown that effective language learning happens when students are fully immersed. That's what sets "Conversational Spanish Dialogues" apart from the rest because it provides beginners with over 100 conversations and short stories to learn the Spanish language in no time! Using the power of storytelling, this book delivers compelling short stories with targeted Spanish language topics, including: - Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Different stories and adventures - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Comprehension questions to test your understanding of the story - A vocabulary word list to nail down the most relevant terms in your mind And MUCH more! You don't have to struggle when it comes to learn a second language like Spanish! Make it a breeze with "Conversational Spanish Dialogues"! SCROLL UP, GET THE AUDIOBOOK, AND START SPEAKING SPANISH!Ver libro
“Riddles of Destiny” is a gripping saga blending ancient spiritual wisdom with cutting-edge technology. At its heart are Siddhanta Sarma, a sun-worshipping priest, and Gorak Agora, a sage of the secretive Aghori sect. Together, they face a formidable enemy who manipulates both the spiritual and technological realms. The tale begins when Ranganna, a disciple of Gorak Aghora, accidentally unlocks the gates of hell, setting off a catastrophic chain of events that spans continents. Meanwhile, Father Francis finds himself entangled in the schemes of Lucian Wrathborne, a mastermind controlling the deadly Brain Activity Transformer (BAT)—a device capable of altering human behaviour remotely. Above it all, SANI, a hijacked stealth satellite, becomes Lucian's all-seeing eye, orchestrating chaos from space. As the world teeters on the edge, Sarma and Aghora must unravel Lucian’s web of deceit, uncovering deeper cosmic truths. “Riddles of Destiny” masterfully combines elements of spiritual lore with advanced technology, creating a narrative that explores fate, resilience, and the quest for truth.Ver libro
In the early 1900s, many Americans actually believed we had discovered intelligent life on Mars, as bestselling science writer David Baron chronicles in The Martians, his truly bizarre tale of a nation swept up in Mars mania. At the center of Baron's historical drama is Percival Lowell, the Boston Brahmin and Harvard scion, who observed "canals" etched into the surface of Mars. Lowell devised a grand theory that the red planet was home to a utopian society that had built gargantuan ditches to funnel precious meltwater from the polar icecaps to desert farms and oasis cities. The public fell in love with the ambitious amateur astronomer who shared his findings in speeches and wildly popular books. While at first people treated the Martians whimsically―Martians headlining Broadway shows, biologists speculating whether they were winged or gilled―the discussion quickly became serious. Inventor Nikola Tesla announced he had received radio signals from Mars; Alexander Graham Bell agreed there was "no escape from the conviction" that intelligent beings inhabited the planet. Martian excitement reached its zenith when Lowell financed an expedition to photograph Mars from Chile's Atacama Desert, resulting in what newspapers hailed as proof of the Martian canals' existence.Ver libro
Leadership under pressure: the personal account of the commander of the Royal Naval Task Group deployed to Libya in 2011.In April 2011, the newly created Royal Navy Response Force Task Group deployed to the Mediterranean to provide a range of military options in response to the Arab Spring. For the next six months the group planned and prepared for a range of potential operations including noncombatant evacuations from Libya, Yemen and Syria, maritime interdiction operations off the Libyan coast, and amphibious landings. On 3 June the group began launching attack helicopter strikes into Libya and in the nights that followed planned 47 and executed 22 strikes destroying a range of targets including: 54 vehicles, 2 rigid hull boats, 2 BM 21 rocket launchers, 4 main battle tanks, 1 zsu antiaircraft vehicle and 3 command and control nodes. The operation saw the first operational use of Apaches from the sea and the first embarkation of US Army combat search and rescue teams and Blackhawk helicopters in an RN warship. This is a personal account by the Group’s Commander, which brings to life the challenges of command – including authorizing strikes and mitigating risk to UK aircrew – in a complex and challenging environment. It reveals how closely the RN Group worked with its French counterpart, the support provided by the United States, together with the complexity of working alongside NATO and of simultaneously dealing with a range of UK authorities. This is a story of leadership under pressure and the remarkable professionalism of all involved and the bravery of Army aircrew. It was modern defense and joinery at its best – British Army and USAF helicopters operating from RN ships, supported by Fleet Air Arm aircraft and fixed wing jets as part of a largely air campaign.Ver libro
