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  Forest Walk on a Friday - Essays...

  Lynne Golodner

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  In this lyrical collection of personal essays, Lynne Golodner shares vivid visits to far-flung locations and insights on human nature, relationships and the journey to the self. Inviting the reader into her ten-year foray into the world of Orthodox Judaism—and her subsequent decision to leave the strictures of religion—Golodner writes about marriage and motherhood, divorce and single parenthood, and finding love again. She writes about the compelling ways nature calms her racing mind and invites readers to experience and explore the living world as a grounding connection. Forest Walk on a Friday is a collection of heart-and-soul stories reflecting the many versions of self we all inhabit and the many possibilities for happiness, home and wisdom available to us all.

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  Meroitic Kingdom - Forgotten...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Land of Kush, an ancient and powerful civilization, thrived along the banks of the Nile in what is now Sudan. Situated south of Egypt, Kush was a land of vast deserts, fertile floodplains, and rich natural resources. This region played a crucial role in shaping the history of northeastern Africa, serving as a bridge between central Africa and the Mediterranean world. The rise of the Kingdom of Kush was deeply influenced by its geography, trade networks, and interactions with neighboring civilizations. 
  The Nile River was the lifeline of Kush, providing water for agriculture, transportation, and trade. The river's annual flooding deposited nutrient-rich silt, allowing the Kushites to cultivate crops such as barley, wheat, and sorghum. This agricultural abundance supported growing populations and enabled the kingdom to expand its influence. The vast deserts surrounding Kush acted as natural barriers, protecting the civilization from invasions while also encouraging the development of trade routes that connected Kush to Egypt, the Red Sea, and beyond. 
  Kush's wealth was largely derived from its abundant natural resources, particularly gold, iron, and precious stones. Gold mines in Nubia were among the richest in the ancient world, making Kush a major supplier of gold to Egypt and other civilizations. Ironworking became another defining feature of Kushite industry, allowing the kingdom to produce advanced tools and weapons that strengthened its economy and military. The Kushites also controlled trade routes that transported luxury goods such as ivory, ebony, and incense, further enriching their civilization.

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  Truck It! - The Drive Around the...

  Bobby Bolton

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  Read by the author, Bobby Bolton.Join Bobby Bolton and his trusted dog, Red, as they drive from Wigan across the world – and fall in love with life again . . .When Bobby’s eleven-year relationship broke down, he thought he’d hit rock bottom. Then a bad economic turn and a run of unlucky business deals drove his hard-earned construction company into the ground, and Bobby discovered what it was to lose all purpose in life.Drowning his sorrows in a pub one day, Bobby boldly declared that he would turn his life around by driving from his hometown of Wigan all the way to Australia. The next day, he sold what was left of his business and spent every penny converting a truck that he would drive and live in with his dog, Red.A couple of weeks in, fate struck when Bobby met a beautiful woman named Marie while hiking in the South of France and fell head over heels in love. After just two dates she joined him in his truck to see what might happen next. And this was only the start of the adventure . . .Paying corrupt Russian policemen bribes; digging out mountain passes in Albania with an old spade; getting punched at the Kazakhstan border; surviving a mountain track collapse in Italy; being interrogated by the Taliban at a dangerous checkpoint; and sliding down a snow-covered ridge, ice axe in hand, to rescue his new girlfriend as she fell two-hundred metres, narrowly avoiding a cliff face . . . it’s one way to reconnect with the world around you.Action-packed and completely inspirational, Bobby Bolton’s Truck It! is an epic adventure with heart and a good dose of northern charm.

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  You Did Say Have Another Sausage

  John Meadows

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  Light-hearted, anecdotal true stories as the author shares his wide-ranging experiences as a mischievous art student, bemused psychiatric nurse, reluctant parachutist, harassed teacher, American counsellor and time-traveller. Follow his hilarious escapades with a human skeleton, nude model and a lion, and witness incidents of mistaken identity that create comic situations in a psychiatric ward. Touring America by Greyhound Bus he encounters interesting characters and uncovers some intriguing stories. Occasionally, he takes a detour and travels by time-machine to visit his future self as a teacher supervising school art tours. Each chapter has a different scenario and whimsical, observational humour is the common thread.

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  The Back Of Beyond - Travel Tales

  Dominic Ryan

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  Travelling is something most of us do perfectly well. It often involves a stroll in the park or sojourn in the sun. 
  Dominic Ryan, for reasons unfamiliar with common sense, is more likely to find himself facing down charging hippos on the Zambezi or tracking angry Namibian cheetahs in a vintage aeroplane. 
  There is little in the way of logic in his backpack as he tumbles into a war zone in Ukraine or tries to save a Malaysian rainforest by chasing bats. 
  Is The Back of Beyond a memoir, travelogue or cry for help? It’s all of the above and by turns fascinating and funny, thrilling and thoughtful. 
  As a wise genie probably once said, wandering and wondering are the same worthy pursuit: it’s just one has an ‘ah!’ and the other an ‘oh!’. 
  If you dare venture to The Back of Beyond, gird your khaki-clad loins for an abundance of both . . . and even the occasional ‘ooh’!

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  Ancient Egyptian Astronomy - The...

  Omar Khalil

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  Ancient Egyptian astronomy was deeply intertwined with the culture’s religious beliefs, daily life, and architectural marvels. Long before modern telescopes and advanced instruments, the Egyptians observed the night sky with precision, using it to navigate their world, mark the passing of time, and guide their spiritual practices. Astronomy was not merely a scientific endeavor but a fundamental aspect of their understanding of the cosmos and its connection to the gods. 
  The Egyptians viewed the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies as manifestations of divine power. Central to their astronomical system was the Sun, which they associated with the god Ra. Ra's journey across the sky each day symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The Sun’s movement was used to structure the day and marked important moments in the agricultural calendar, such as the flooding of the Nile. The Egyptians also closely tracked the movements of the Moon and stars, which helped them define the months and seasons. 
  The study of the stars held profound religious significance for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that the stars were the eyes of the gods, observing and guiding humanity. Certain constellations, such as Orion, were particularly important, representing Osiris, the god of the afterlife. The Egyptians’ knowledge of the stars was so advanced that it influenced the alignment of their monumental architecture. The Great Pyramid of Giza, for instance, is aligned with remarkable precision to the stars, showcasing their ability to map the heavens and incorporate that knowledge into their constructions.

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