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Oris describes his reflections about the so-called Anahat states and deepens the concepts of Kindness and Love, revealing their different shades depending on the presence of a greater or lesser selfish component in each of such manifestations.
The new United States was faced with a fundamental problem: to expand, it had to settle lands to the west of the Appalachian Mountains, ceded to it by the British. However, the mountains were occupied by Native American groups who had no desire to make way for white settlers. The treaty had created a vast frontier for the fledgling nation, and any American settlers pushing west along it were bound to encounter hostile natives. For the most part, the conflicts that followed consisted mostly of the Native Americans suffering defeat in the face of a better-equipped adversary, interspersed with binding treaties, which, on the side of the federal government, proved not very binding at all. Occasionally, however, there arose a Native American leader of such ability that such defeats were temporarily reversed, and Little Turtle, the war chief of the Miami tribe, was one such man. Under his leadership, a confederation of Miami and other tribes inflicted the worst defeat ever suffered by an American army in the newly independent nation. Almost a quarter of the Army’s total strength was lost in a single battle, but while later Native American leaders such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse have become legends, Little Turtle is not as well-remembered. This is particularly odd, given that he actually defeated the American military and helped shape the development of the nascent United States and its military. From the American Revolution up through the Battle of Tippecanoe, Native Americans in the Old Northwest (today’s Midwestern states) had been putting up stout resistance to that region’s settlement by white land speculators and settlers. Things came to a head when Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet Tenskwatawa, spearheaded a movement in the region that greatly influenced the area’s Native Americans.Show book
Education is changing but not fast enough. Around the world, schools are struggling with outdated curricula, rigid testing, teacher burnout, and a widening gap in access and opportunity. The Future of Learning: Solutions That Empower Teachers, Inspire Students, and Bridge the Learning Gap offers a powerful blueprint for reimagining how we teach and learn in the 21st century. This Audiobook exposes the deep flaws in today’s education system from disengaged students and overworked teachers to the misuse of technology and presents practical, real-world solutions drawn from inspiring global examples. It explores how empowering teachers, redesigning curricula, integrating meaningful technology, and supporting mental health can create classrooms where every student thrives. At its heart, The Future of Learning is about restoring purpose and passion to education. It highlights the shift from rote memorization to critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. Through stories from Finland, Singapore, India, and beyond, listeners discover how innovation, equity, and community collaboration can build a learning system that works for everyone. Whether you’re an Educator, Parent, Policymaker, or Lifelong Learner, this audiobook will challenge and inspire you to see education not as a broken institution but as humanity’s greatest opportunity to shape a brighter, fairer, and more connected future.Show book
From North Korean Refugee to the United Nations: A Courageous and Compassionate Memoir Soon-Young Yoon understood from an early age that people's destinies are connected to international events. This book is a collection of her reflections as a women's human rights advocate speaking up to end violence against women and change the world to ensure gender equality, sustainable development, and peace. Yoon has seen the struggle for human rights in all corners of the world, meeting with people in urban slums and the offices of the United Nations. She urges us to look at the world through women's eyes to understand why gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable populations, is essential to our collective good. In Citizen of the World, you'll be inspired by Yoon's stories on Ending violence against women and girls Finding the Earth's balance Claiming the right to social and economic development Portraits of great women leaders Collective voices that are changing the world Challenges working as a feminist anthropologist inside and outside the United Nations Written through the lens of an anthropologist, these essays reflect her belief that one needs to understand a wide range of issues to shape our common future. Students, academics, and activists in the fields of women's studies, international relations, anthropology, and social justice will find Citizen of the World both unique and eye-opening—and filled with hope for a better future for us all.Show book
Uncover the soul of America with American History Stories! Embark on an enthralling journey where each story is a thread in the vast tapestry of the United States’ legacy. This collection of 101 true tales masterfully narrates the pivotal events and influential figures that have carved the nation’s path from its rugged colonial beginnings to its current standing on the world stage. Discover what happened to the early Jamestown settlers, witness the Night of Terror, and explore important and legendary figures in US history such as George Washington and Frederick Douglass.Dive into the unknown: Discover tales of early settlers and their harrowing experiences, shedding light on the less traveled paths of American history.Witness groundbreaking moments: From the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to the monumental civil rights struggles, be a part of the events that shaped the nation.Meet the legends: Get up close with figures like George Washington and Frederick Douglass, understanding their roles beyond the textbooks.Uncover hidden stories: Learn about the first woman executed in the United States and the true story behind the sack of Lawrence.Embark on a journey of resilience: Through trials and triumphs, explore how the United States emerged from adversity to become a beacon of freedom and progress.Experience history firsthand: Feel the emotions and motivations that drove individuals and communities to fight for their beliefs and shape a nation. American History Stories doesn't just recount history; it immerses you in it. Embark on this extraordinary exploration into America’s past. Seize your copy today!Show book
In ancient Greece, “no other practice was so universal than the consultation of oracles.” These holy sites were found in 260 locations around the Greek-speaking world, and they were considered the “most satisfactory means of ascertaining the future.” These sanctuaries were “set apart from the profane, ordinary world” and were in the beginning restricted to natural locations where the divine was thought to be “especially present.” They were set aside for special spiritual functions, and a state of purity was generally required of its participants. A historical tendency toward providing haven for criminals was based on the fear of shedding blood in a holy place, and the “fear that the evil magic would emanate from his curse.” Despite the interest in Greek oracles, modern knowledge remains limited in certain respects, because cult history has become so intertwined with mythology that the lines separating one from another have been nearly lost. Modern scholars studying the oracles have tried to pull the shroud of mythology away from historical facts to illuminate the realities of the Greek cults, but the job has often proved trickier than imagined. If anything, the work of scholars has deepened the mysticism of the oracles rather than dispel it, in large measure due to documenting fascinating and mysterious stories about them. For example, much has been written about natural vapors and fumes that may have caused psychoactive effects in petitioners at oracles. Modern civilizations at times employ this argument to excuse the supposed ignorance of the ancient Greeks, and in some cases, such vapors have been identified and may indeed explain the activities at certain oracles. However, archaeologist Jelle de Boer, intimately associated with some of the most iconic Greek oracles, cautioned that “something can be extra-natural without being outright supernatural.”Show book
Propositions about artificial intelligence are being debated seriously in the 21st Century, but machines, unlike plants, are not even living organisms. So, are plants sentient beings, like humans? Do they feel? Can they communicate? Plant sentience is a subject that has intrigued mankind over the ages - from the ancient Greeks, Plato and Aristotle, through to modern day philosophers and psychologists. In this extraordinary book, Australia's Dr Terence McMullen presents an engaging, systematic and thorough study of plant psychology. The aim of this work is to bring together and organize the contentions of serious students of plant life who argue that there are objective grounds for plant psychology. Chaste Mimosa: The Psychology of Plants is a compelling and essential book for all thinkers, students and teachers of psychology, philosophy, physiology, plus all disciplines related to the study of plants.Show book
