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  Citizen of the World: Soon-Young...

  Soon-Young Yoon

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  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.

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  Ancient Egypt - Pharaohs...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Nile River was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, shaping its civilization, economy, and culture. Flowing over 4,000 miles from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, the river provided a reliable source of water in an otherwise arid landscape. Without the Nile, Egypt as we know it would not have existed. 
  Each year, the river’s annual flooding deposited nutrient-rich silt onto the surrounding land, creating fertile soil ideal for agriculture. This natural cycle allowed the Egyptians to grow crops such as wheat, barley, and flax, sustaining a thriving population. The predictability of the flooding led to the development of an agricultural calendar, which played a crucial role in the organization of society. Farmers planted their crops after the waters receded and harvested them before the next flood, ensuring a steady food supply. 
  Beyond agriculture, the Nile was also Egypt’s main highway. With deserts on either side of the river, travel by land was difficult, but the Nile provided an efficient means of transportation. Boats carried goods, people, and even large stone blocks for temple and pyramid construction. Trade flourished as the Egyptians exchanged gold, papyrus, and linen for exotic products from neighboring regions, including spices from the east and cedarwood from Lebanon.

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  Empaths Healing Audio Meditation...

  Shining Mind

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  Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the emotions and energies of others, leaving you drained and anxious? As an empath, you may struggle with the constant barrage of feelings that aren't yours, leading to emotional exhaustion and confusion. This can prevent you from living fully and authentically, creating a cycle of fatigue and self-doubt. 
  The constant influx of external emotions can lead to burnout, making it hard to distinguish between your feelings and those of others. This emotional overload can affect your relationships, career, and overall well-being, leaving you feeling stuck and powerless. If you're tired of being overwhelmed and yearn for balance and clarity, our "Empaths Healing Audio Meditation Coaching Course" can be your guide. 
  In this audiobook, we will:Be your coach, providing guidance and support tailored to your needs as an empathRaise your self-esteem by teaching you how to set healthy boundaries and protect your energyBreak past patterns of emotional overwhelm, helping you regain control of your lifeEquip you with practical tools and meditative techniques to navigate your empathic abilities with confidence 
  Embark on a transformative journey towards emotional balance and empowerment with our "Empaths Healing Audio Meditation Coaching Course." Discover the strength in your empathic gifts and learn to navigate the world with resilience and clarity. It's time to embrace a future where you thrive, feeling empowered, balanced, and in tune with your emotions.

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  Life's Rich Mix

  Vinson Chard

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  Working in industry as a Chemical Engineer boring ... who says it is? Most people consider working in the Industrial world to be fairly mundane and boring. Well I am able to contradict that erroneous belief. My forty years in industry have been far from ordinary and unexciting. In fact those years have been so eventful and exhilarating, I felt compelled to put events, incidents and a plethora of eclectic, fascinating characters into print and write about my career as a Chemical Engineer from the late sixties to the beginning of the eighties. While I typed away, it occurred to me, these stories are so way out, fantastic and implausible, no-one will believe a word of it. Using that old cliché, fact is often stranger than fiction. Read more and make your own mind up, as it is indeed Life‛s Rich Mix.

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  Fifty Percent of Mountaineering...

  Susanna Pfisterer

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  Winner of the Alberta Readers' Choice Award! 
   
  Fifty Percent of Mountaineering Is Uphill is the enthralling true story of Jasper's Willi Pfisterer, a legend in the field of mountaineering and safety in the Rocky Mountains. For more than thirty years, Willi was an integral part of Jasper's alpine landscape, guiding climbers up to the highest peaks, and rescuing them from perilous situations. 
   
  Originally from Austria, this mountain man came to Canada in the 1950s to assail the Rockies, and stayed to become an integral part of mountain safety in Western Canada and the Yukon. His daughter, Susanna Pfisterer, has shaped his stories and lectures as an engaging and educational adventure story. Accompanied by the humorous wisdom of the "Sidehillgouger," listeners will traverse an historical and spectacular terrain.

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  The Worst-Case Survival Book For...

  Small Footprint Press

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  In The Worst-Case Survival Book for Disaster Preparedness, you’ll discover: How to become more self-sufficient in less than 4 weeks to avoid getting caught in a catastrophe 10 things to avoid as a prepper – what not to do when the pressure is onNew ways to store and cook your rations – and top tips to stop looters from getting their hands on your stashLife-saving first aid advice including the essential equipment needed to treat illness, wounds, and injuryHow to protect yourself and your family from disasters, including 6 fatal mistakes to steer clear from How to make an efficient emergency plan that’ll have you succeeding far above the restTechniques to help build short and long-term shelter (used by Bear Grylls!), so you are prepared for any situationHow to easily source and purify water without the need for expensive (and often unnecessary) equipment 
  And much more…  
  Even if you feel confident in yourself right now, there’s no room for mishaps when it truly matters. Remember, there is so much more to prepping than just owning a gun and having a larder full of food.  
  Celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, Steve Huffman, and Kanye West are all known preppers. Get in on the action now before it becomes a trend and everyone is cleaning out the supermarket shelves!

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