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  Curious Not Furious - Empowering...

  Alison Rendle

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  ‘This book combines academic research with a clear, proven pathway to better outcomes for young people – in an entirely readable way.’Sarah Edwards, secondary school headteacher‘I’ve been a foster parent for thirteen years and I can honestly say that the approacheswithin this book are life changing for how you can support young people and yourself forbetter mental health outcomes.’Liz Saunders, foster parentMore than ever before, young people face tough challenges as they navigate their waythrough our fast-changing and often confusing world. It can be hard for them to know howto respond to the situations they face, especially if they don’t yet have the skills they need.In Curious Not Furious, Alison Rendle and Kit Messenger explain how you can supportyoung people to develop their skills to cope with these challenges now and in the future.Based on the latest research into neuroscience, psychology, attachment and trauma,this book is packed with examples, stories, models and tools that will help you respondeffectively and with kindness, no matter what happens.Whether you are a professional, a parent – or both – this book will help you to:• Understand what’s going on when young people are struggling• Respond well when challenges arise• Support young people to develop the skills they need now and for the futureCurious Not Furious is essential reading for any adult who wants to build their skills tosupport young people to be at their best. It can be read in its own right but it also sitsalongside the ground-breaking Empowerment Approach Training Programme, created anddelivered by Changing Chances CIC®.

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  A Rare Recording of Che Guevara

  Che Guevara

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  Ernesto "Che" Guevara (June 14, 1928 - October 9, 1967) was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, ruthless executioner, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture. The following recording is from a December 16, 1964 interview of Che Guevara (speaking Spanish) by journalists at the Cuban Mission headquarters in New York City.

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  Jin Dynasty - Northern Warriors...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Jurchens, the ancestors of the Manchu people, emerged as a formidable force in northeastern Asia long before they established the Jin Dynasty. Originating from the forests and plains of Manchuria, they were a collection of semi-nomadic and agricultural tribes with a distinct culture, language, and way of life. Their society was organized into clans led by chieftains, and they engaged in hunting, fishing, and farming while maintaining a warrior tradition that would later define their military prowess. Although they lived independently, they often found themselves under the influence of stronger neighboring powers, including the Korean kingdoms and the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty. 
  The Liao Dynasty, which dominated much of northern China and Manchuria, exerted control over the Jurchens for centuries. The Khitan rulers forced them into a tributary system, requiring them to provide labor, furs, and horses in exchange for nominal autonomy. While this arrangement allowed the Jurchens to retain aspects of their culture, it also placed them in a subordinate position. However, resentment grew among the Jurchen clans, who viewed the Khitan overlords as oppressive rulers. This growing dissatisfaction set the stage for their eventual rebellion. 
  Despite their subjugation, the Jurchens developed a strong warrior tradition and mastered cavalry warfare, which would later give them an advantage over their adversaries. They organized themselves into tribal confederations and honed their skills in archery and horseback combat, making them formidable in battle. Their ability to adapt to different terrains, combined with their knowledge of the harsh northern climate, allowed them to maintain resilience and independence, even under Liao control. Over time, they also adopted elements of Chinese and Khitan governance, learning valuable administrative techniques that would later aid them in state-building.

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  Jewish Festivals and...

  Joseph Arston

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  Jewish festivals hold deep spiritual, historical, and cultural significance, shaping the rhythm of Jewish life throughout the year. These celebrations serve as a connection between past and present, uniting Jewish communities across the world through shared rituals, prayers, and traditions. Each festival carries its own unique themes, but all emphasize the importance of faith, remembrance, and community. 
  The Jewish calendar follows a lunar system, which means festival dates shift each year in relation to the Gregorian calendar. Despite these variations, the observance of these holidays remains steadfast, passed down through generations as a way of preserving Jewish identity and values. Many festivals commemorate pivotal moments in Jewish history, such as the Exodus from Egypt, the rededication of the Holy Temple, and the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Others focus on agricultural cycles, linking modern Jewish life to ancient traditions of gratitude and sustenance. 
  At the heart of every Jewish festival lies a deeper meaning beyond the rituals. Festivals often revolve around themes of renewal, redemption, and divine connection. For example, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of introspection and new beginnings, while Yom Kippur calls for atonement and spiritual purification. Passover celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, reinforcing the value of freedom and justice. Hanukkah, though a minor festival in religious significance, highlights resilience and faith through the story of the Maccabees.

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  Pytheas of Massalia: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Pytheas of Massalia, first explorer from ancient Greek: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Operating Manual for...

  Lincoln Stoller

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  Operating Manual for Enlightenment: Recreating Your Mind explores how we see and learn to see the world. It takes you on your own journey into what you consider reality and asks how you can make it better. This journey enters those areas you take for granted: thoughts, sensations, emotions, sense of place, and purpose. The book’s aim is not to explain, but to prepare you for change. Change that you must carry out yourself. Instant Enlightenment will tell you why you must focus on this journey, for your own sake and for the benefit of us all. 
  We are at a watershed moment in our understanding of the mind, after which psychology will change. Instead of focusing on thoughts and behavior, we are coming to understand that what’s important is what you can think and how you can behave. The Operating Manual is an intellectual, emotional, and neurological road map to the integration you don’t yet have. 
  “A cornucopia of facts, thoughts, and ideas about what it is to be us. Such a pleasure to read!” — Allan Leslie Combs, Professor of Consciousness Studies, author of The Radiance of Being, and Consciousness Explained Better ("The finest book on consciousness written in modern times, bar none," Ken Wilber.)

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