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  Camino de la Luna -...

  Pearl Howie

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  In June 2016 I decided to sell my house of 22 years and leave my comfort zone. Slowly the Camino de Santiago showed itself and I decided, with no rucksack or hiking experience to start...  But that’s another story, the one that led to this one.My Camino in Spain taught me to let go of everything I didn’t need, to travel light and wash my clothes in the shower, but most importantly it taught me to trust my heart and my feet, to let my journey unfold naturally, instinctively, intuitively.  In the words of the theme song from my favourite TV show, “Nobody knows where they might end up” when they follow their heart.Riding high on reaching the true destination of my Camino I raced to the airport to leave a country I had fallen in love with but which I’d had enough of (for the moment).  There were two flights out that night; Seattle or Vancouver.  Which country would I end up in next?  My heart was calling me to Seattle, the Emerald City, the home of my TV family, but it all depended on my cab driver and how fast I could run with a loaded rucksack.

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  Eastern Han Dynasty - Rebuilding...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Eastern Han Dynasty emerged from the chaos and turmoil that followed the collapse of Wang Mang’s Xin Dynasty. After usurping the Han throne in 9 CE, Wang Mang attempted radical reforms, including land redistribution and changes to the currency system. However, his policies destabilized the empire, leading to widespread discontent, natural disasters, and peasant uprisings. Among these, the most significant was the Red Eyebrows Rebellion, which contributed to the downfall of Wang Mang’s rule. In 23 CE, rebel forces stormed the capital, Chang’an, killing Wang Mang and leaving the empire in a state of disarray. 
  In the wake of this collapse, Liu Xiu, a distant relative of the former Han imperial family, seized the opportunity to restore Han rule. He first distinguished himself as a military leader, defeating rival factions and consolidating power. In 25 CE, he declared himself Emperor Guangwu and established the Eastern Han Dynasty, with Luoyang as its new capital. Unlike the Western Han, which had ruled from Chang’an, the relocation of the capital symbolized a fresh start, one that aimed to correct the failures of the past. 
  Emperor Guangwu’s early reign was marked by efforts to stabilize the empire and reestablish Han authority. He adopted a cautious approach to governance, reducing taxes and reviving Confucian principles to strengthen the legitimacy of his rule. Unlike Wang Mang’s drastic policies, Guangwu relied on gradual reforms to restore economic stability. He also worked to rebuild the imperial bureaucracy, appointing competent officials who could help him govern effectively. By reinforcing Confucianism as the guiding philosophy of the state, he sought to restore order and unity among the people.

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  Off-Grid Living Essentials - A...

  Stella Allen

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  "Off-Grid Living Essentials: A Guide to Self-Sufficient Living" is a complete and useful book for anyone who wants to live an independent and environmentally friendly life. You can become self-sufficient with this book's step-by-step instructions, whether you want to live completely off the grid or just depend less on traditional utilities. It goes over important topics like making renewable energy, getting and managing water, growing organic food, and building in an eco-friendly way. It gives people the knowledge and tools they need to thrive without relying on the power grid or other modern infrastructures. 
  "Off-Grid Living Essentials" is a book that was written with both new and experienced homesteaders in mind. It has step-by-step instructions, real-life examples, and advice from people who have successfully moved to off-grid living. The book also talks about the mental and environmental benefits of this way of life, focusing on how it helps people feel more connected to nature, stronger, and more free and satisfied. 
  This guide gives you the skills you need to live an off-grid life that is sustainable and satisfying, whether you want to do it because you care about the environment, want to be more independent, or need to be ready for emergencies. "Off-Grid Living Essentials" is a must-read for anyone who wants to live a life that is both self-sufficient and deeply in tune with nature's cycles. It has clear, easy-to-understand instructions.

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  Across a Waking Land - A...

  Roger Morgan-Grenville

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  A veteran nature writer walks the length of Britain in pursuit of spring, and of hope
  
  
  Fed up with bleak headlines of biodiversity loss, acclaimed nature writer Roger Morgan-Grenville sets out on a 1,000-mile walk through a British spring to see whether there are reasons to be hopeful about the natural world. His aim is to match the pace at which the oak leaves emerge, roughly 20 miles north each day.
  
  
  Fighting illness, blizzards and his own ageing body, he visits every main habitat between Lymington and Cape Wrath in an epic eight-week adventure, encountering, over and over again, the kindness of strangers and the inspiring efforts of those fighting heroically for nature. With surprising conclusions throughout, what unfolds is both life-affirming and life-changing.

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  Write Humor That Hits - Master...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Write Humor That Hits is an engaging course designed to help you craft comedy that resonates and entertains. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to sharpen your comedic writing, this course offers practical techniques to make your humor impactful and relatable.Master the fundamentals of comedy and explore various humor styles to find your unique voice. Learn to create memorable, relatable characters and write engaging openings, punchlines, and structured humor columns. Gain skills in satire, parody, and storytelling to enhance your work. Discover how to edit and refine your humor, balancing laughs with sensitivity and audience expectations. Plus, get practical advice on pitching and publishing your humor columns to reach a wider audience.Starting with basics, the course explains why people laugh and what makes a story funny. You’ll develop punchlines, timing, and surprise—key elements of effective humor. Incorporate personal experiences to make your comedy authentic and engaging. Learn to organize columns for maximum impact, using storytelling and social commentary.Refining your humor through editing is emphasized to ensure your comedy respects your audience while packing a punch. By analyzing successful humor writers, the course provides inspiration and guidance to shape your style.After completing Write Humor That Hits, you’ll confidently create comedy that entertains and connects with readers, turning your writing into a powerful tool for laughter and engagement.

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  Fishing Bamboo - An Angler's...

  John Gierach

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  Once an angler masters a graphite rod, his interests often move on to the original fly rod, pliant bamboo. Until the mid-twentieth century, nearly all fly rods were bamboo. By the 1970s, fiberglass and graphite changed the world of fly-fishing. But more and more anglers are seeing bamboo rods in retail outlets, and want to give them a try. With this book, John Gierach, one of the nation's top fly-fishing writers, provides a philosophical guide to the angler who seeks this new "old" method. Gierach discusses how bamboo rods are built, how they differ from graphite rods, and how using one will change a fly fisher's approach to the sport. Fishing bamboo might be the pinnacle of fly-casting skill, and this book will help take you there.

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