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  The Emergence of I - How the...

  John H. Payne

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  The universe wakes up through you. 
  We see history as an unceasing flow of causality and time; an endless series of past events leading up to the present. We feel ourselves as the detached observers of it, somehow standing on the outside watching the world go by. But the truth is we’re not on the outside. We’re at the very center of it all. 
  Interweaving history, mythology, psychology, and mystical experience, author John Payne charts the journey of I from its Paleolithic origins through the emergence of language and literacy, forward through the worldviews of the Greeks and Hebrews, and on to the present time. 
  The premise of this book is that the Universe’s most sincere project is the creation of a self-reflection point called I. Climbing up out of the universe’s primordia using the rungs of matter, animal biology and cultural enterprises such as myth, religion, literacy and science, Consciousness has constricted itself to a place two inches behind your forehead. 
  And it has been waiting for you to wake up.

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  Homewaters - A Human and Natural...

  David B. Williams

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  Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region's ecological complexities. 
   
   
   
  Focusing on the area south of Port Townsend and between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Williams uncovers human and natural histories in, on, and around the Sound. In conversations with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, Williams traces how generations of humans have interacted with such species as geoducks, salmon, orcas, rockfish, and herring. He sheds light on how warfare shaped development and how people have moved across this maritime highway, in canoes, the mosquito fleet, and today's ferry system. The book also takes an unflinching look at how the Sound's ecosystems have suffered from human behavior, including pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change.

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  Heist - The Oddball Crew behind...

  Jeff Diamant

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  The bizarre true story of the criminals behind the second-largest bank heist in American history 
  One night in a small North Carolina town, a down-on-his-luck guard at Loomis Fargo manages to steal $17 million—literally more than one ton of cash. Despite being caught on camera wheeling the money from the vault to the getaway van, David Ghantt makes off to Mexico before the FBI can blink. 
  There’s just one hitch: Ghantt has entrusted the money to an oddball crew of accomplices who had wooed him into committing this massive theft in the first place—and who, he soon learns, are trying to take him out. Now one of the most wanted men in America, and with the FBI hot on his heels, Ghantt must figure out how to get his money, get away from a hit man, and get even. 
  In this outrageously entertaining book, Jeff Diamant, the Charlotte Observer’s lead reporter on the case, offers the definitive inside account of this astonishing true story that has captivated American audiences on the news.

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  101 Summer Jobs for Teachers -...

  Sharon E. Buck

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  Are you a teacher looking forward to summer but also seeking a productive, rewarding way to spend your time off? 101 Summer Jobs for Teachers is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect summer job opportunities tailored to educators like you. 
  This book offers 101 exciting job ideas designed to leverage your teaching skills, passions, and expertise. Whether you're aiming to boost your income, explore new interests, or make a difference outside the classroom, this guide has you covered. 
  Each chapter focuses on a different job category, offering options ranging from educational travel programs to tutoring, adventure camps, curriculum development, and more. With practical advice, tips, and real-life success stories from fellow teachers, you’ll get more than just a list of jobs—you’ll learn how to find the perfect fit, apply successfully, and manage your time effectively. 
  In "101 Summer Jobs for Teachers," you'll discover:A wide range of job opportunities, like curriculum design, textbook editing, and educational writing.Unique summer experiences such as wilderness guiding, museum education, and summer theater direction.Flexible options for part-time, full-time, and remote work, allowing you to balance relaxation with growth.Helpful resources, including websites and organizations that connect teachers with job opportunities.Insights and advice from other educators who have made the most of their summers. 
  Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a fresh educator eager to make the most of your first summer break, "101 Summer Jobs for Teachers" will help you turn your time off into a fulfilling, rewarding experience.

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  Persia 1001 Nights - Traveller's...

  Max Fatouretchi, audioparadies

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  This book is the premium edition of my book "Modern Iran and Ancient Persia"!
  This book is dedicated to the women's movement in Iran.
  If you announce that you are going to Iran, someone will certainly advise you not to go. Ignore them – this is one of the most exciting countries on Earth. There is much to discover, and explore in Iran, not only cultural and historical sites but mountains, deserts and wilderness.
  Above all, this is a place defined by the hospitality and curiosity of Iranians despite a totalitarian regime. According to Lonely Planet's Atlas of Adventure –  "it might well be the friendliest country you ever visit".
  The Persian Empire, which once stretched from Greece to India, has left remnants of an extraordinary rich cultural heritage not only in today's Iran but across the Ancient Empire. From Persepolis, the ancient capital of Persia, to the World Heritage sites in Esfahan and Yazd.
  With its 26 World Heritage Sites, Iran is one of the top 10 countries in the world that represent a masterpiece of human creativity and an exceptional testimony to human civilisation.
  It was 13,000 years ago on the Iranian plateau that Homo sapiens first settled with the advent of agriculture and the first permanent human settlement.
  Zoroastrianism, the world's first monotheistic religion, originated in Persia 4,000 years ago.
  The biblical Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men, were respected Zoroastrian astronomers who came from Persia to "visit" the baby Jesus on the night of his birth in Bethlehem!
  The game of chess as we play it today was invented in Iran about 2,000 years ago.
  The algorithm as we use it today in AI and computer science was invented 1,000 years ago in Iran.
  The stories of "Thousand and One Nights" are taken from the Persian Pahlavi work Hezār Afsān over a thousand years ago.
  With this book we will travel to all those wonderful places of 1001 Nights tales. This is our historical and cultural journey of two weeks to discover authentic places of those stories from our childhood!
  And Iran is a safe destination for tourists, despite a totalitarian regime!

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  Summary of Jonathan Haidt and...

  Swift Reads

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  Buy now to get the insights from Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff's The Coddling of the American Mind. 
    
  Sample Insights: 
  1) The word “coddling” means overprotecting. Today’s youth face many problems and a lot of pressure, and they are not responsible for those problems, nor are they spoiled or lazy. However, adults are overprotecting them and preventing them from finding solutions for their problems. 
  2) In the early 1990s kids began increasingly suffering from peanut allergies, schools began banning peanuts, and parents forbade their children from having any. However, as it turns out, this in itself resulted in a boom of peanut allergy.

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