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  Beyond the Odds - Understanding...

  Ahmed Elidrisy

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  "Beyond the Odds" offers a nuanced exploration of risk perception and management, challenging conventional wisdom and providing fresh insights into how individuals and organizations perceive, assess, and respond to risks. 
  Drawing on interdisciplinary research and real-world examples, this book examines the cognitive biases and psychological factors that influence risk perception, shedding light on why people often overestimate or underestimate risks. 
  Through practical frameworks a n d case studies, readers gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively manage risks, navigate uncertainty, and make informed decisions in various domains, from finance and business to health and environmental policy. 
  Whether you're a risk manager, decision-maker, or concerned citizen, "Beyond the Odds" equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of risk in an uncertain world.

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  Women of Ancient Mesopotamia -...

  Layla Gupta

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  In Ancient Mesopotamia, women in positions of royalty wielded significant power and influence, though their roles were often intertwined with the male-dominated political and religious systems. These women were not only important figures within their families and courts but also held sway over matters of governance, culture, and religion. The Mesopotamian concept of royalty was complex, encompassing both divine authority and political responsibility, and women in royal families were frequently called upon to uphold and represent these ideals. 
  One of the most prominent ways in which women in Mesopotamian royalty exercised their power was through marriage alliances. Royal women were often married to powerful kings or high-ranking officials, and these unions were strategically arranged to secure political stability, territorial expansion, and alliances between city-states. While the majority of these marriages were political in nature, some royal women were able to carve out roles of personal power and influence. For instance, Queen Shub-Ad, who ruled the Sumerian city-state of Ur, is believed to have held a direct and significant role in political decision-making during her reign. Her involvement in military campaigns, the construction of monumental architecture, and religious rituals showcases the multifaceted nature of female royal authority. 
  In addition to their marriages, royal women in Mesopotamia often took on important religious roles. Many queens and princesses served as high priestesses, a position that not only gave them spiritual authority but also political power. Priestesses were central figures in the worship of the gods, and as such, they were deeply connected to the divine. Enheduanna, the daughter of the Akkadian king Sargon, is one of the most well-known royal women from Mesopotamian history.

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  Holiday Cooking

  Monica David

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  Holiday Cooking: Learn How to Cook an Amazing Christmas Feast. Get Ideas on What You Can Cook for Appetizers, Mains, Desserts, Drinks, Snacks and More!Cooking at Christmas time either brings joyful thoughts or thoughts of dread. Or maybe it’s a combination. We all love the food at Christmas and the smells wafting through the house. But, it also puts a lot of pressure on whoever is the main cook of the house. Most of the issues with cooking at Christmas can be solved by making things simple.The truth is, we tend to complicate food production for the holidays, making too much food, too many different types of food, and not involving the family to help cut down on the host having to do all the cooking.In this audiobook, you will learn different recipes you can try that are all perfect for a sumptuous feast during the holidays. You will get the traditional ones, the new ones and even ideas for snacks and drinks that will complete the food your whole family can enjoy the whole day.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Intermixing the Old and New Recipes- Breakfast and Brunch Ideas for Christmas- Ideal Christmas Dinner - Eight Fantastic Twists to the Traditional Christmas Dinner- Mouth-Watering and Simple Dessert Recipes- Drink Ideas for Christmas- Appetizers and Snacks for Christmas Feast- Dealing With Different Dietary Needs- Tips and Tricks for Advanced Prep- Kid-Friendly Options- And many more!Christmas cooking doesn’t have to be difficult or take all night long. If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  The ORIGINAL Emerald Tablets of...

  M. Doreal

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  (BONUS-this audio reading of The Emerald Tablets is accompanied by soothing background sounds of a healing frequency to further promote peaceful immersion into the material) Among the most powerful esoteric works in metaphysics ever recorded, The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean (translated by M. Doreal) reveal a glimpse into the history of advanced Ancient Atlantis: its mechanical and scientific achievements; how it sank deep below the waves of the Atlantic; the founding of the colony that became Egypt...and the construction of its Great Pyramid.  
  The highest significance of these tablets is the keys to the unfoldment of the Heavens, the Earth, and the Divine Soul of Man; layered within its  poetic and mystical language. These Tablets are written so that the words respond to attuned thought waves, releasing the associate mental vibrations of an exhilarating rhythm in the mind of the reader.  
  A casual listen may catch a brief glimmer of the beauty behind its rhythm; but it falls upon the genuine Truth Seekers (those willing to give full attention to its wisdom) to open avenues to its most Profound Wisdom of unrivaled magnificence.

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  Disabled People Transforming...

  Beth A. Haller

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  This book tells the stories of disabled people who have been influential in creating modern mass media. 
   
   
   
  Through the voices of key disabled media makers and collaborators, the author highlights the ways in which their contributions are changing society's understanding of disability and shaping mass media and culture. Spanning a range of media formats—television/streaming productions, performances, podcasts, TED Talks, films, reality TV, graphic novels, and social media channels—the book illustrates how disabled people are confronting the marginalization they have faced in mass media for decades. Modern disabled media creators are leveraging new media platforms to recognize the lived experiences of disability and their authentic place in media culture. 
   
   
   
  This innovative and thought-provoking volume will be a must-listen for scholars, disability advocates, and students of disability studies, mass communication/media studies, as well as mass media production faculty, disabled people, and their allies.

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  Untold story of the panther party

  BLESS BUTLER

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  UNTOLD STORY OF THE PANTHER’S PARTY is the story of Lawrence Hayes & Cornelius Butler, and one of the best Black Panther stories ever told. A side you had never seen before. Black Panthers, apart from empowering the Black people, also dealt with the drug problem in the community. They took it on themselves to stop the drug trade. However, life is rarely that smooth. A few choices by Lawrence and Cornelius led to consequences. The book is a tell-all account of it all based on true events; nothing is left hidden. This is American history, the one you will never read anywhere else. The history that needs to be told.

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