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A paradigm-shifting book in the vein of Sapiens that brings a crucial Indigenous perspective to historical and cultural issues of history, education, money, power, and sustainability—and offers a new template for living. As an indigenous person, Tyson Yunkaporta looks at global systems from a...

Working from both primary and secondary sources, Walter Reid explores Britain's role in the creation of the modern Middle East and the rise of Zionism from the early years of the twentieth century to 1948, when Britain handed over Palestine to United Nations' control. From the decisions that Britain made has flowed much of the instability of the region and of the worldwide tensions that threaten the twenty-first century; this thought-provoking book considers how much Britain was to blame.

🎙️ SAND Podcast- Big ideas, random thoughts, and real talk. all packed into just 10–15 minutes. From daily curiosities to deep dives on culture, trends, and “why life is the way it is,” we keep it light, sharp, and never boring. Perfect for your coffee break, commute, or when you just need a quick hit of conversation..

What makes Silicon Valley the innovation capital of the world? It all starts on Sand Hill Road, considered the mecca of venture capital. Join us for insightful interviews from the heart of Silicon Valley with the VCs, start-ups and innovators behind the trending technologies of tomorrow. Hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew.

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The Urban Sands Podcast is a dedicated space for entrepreneurs who have ventured beyond the familiar to build their dreams in foreign lands. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique challenges and rewards of running a business away from home, focusing on the often-overlooked aspects of this bold journey. We explore the mindset required to navigate new cultures, the financial discipline needed to survive and thrive, and the resilience it takes to overcome loneliness and uncertainty.Our guests are seasoned entrepreneurs who have faced the pressures of constant travel, learned to ...

A podcast for animal advocates and other campaigner about focusing on the right things– and not focusing on the wrong things. Audio readings of essays by Aidan Kankyoku. sandcastlesblog.substack.com

Since the Second World War, Arab armed forces have consistently punched below their weight. They have lost many wars that by all rights they should have won, and in their best performances only ever achieved quite modest accomplishments. Over time, soldiers, scholars, and military experts have offered various explanations for this pattern.

A damning portrait of the U.S.-Mexico border, where militaristic fantasies are unleashed, violent technologies are tested, and immigrants are targeted. Over the past three decades, U.S. immigration and border security policies have turned the southern states into conflict zones, spawned a...

From Ty McCormick, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, an epic and timeless story of a family in search of safety, security, and a place to call home. When Asad Hussein was growing up in the world’s largest refugee camp, nearly every aspect of life revolved around getting to...

Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species. With more than 500,000 dams in place, we've dammed and diverted almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish and other aquatic animals, pushing many to the brink. Now a heartening new movement is helping to demolish harmful or obsolete structures and restore new life to rivers and the communities that depend on them. In doing so, it offers a pathway to undoing environmental harm to nature—and to ourselves.

A real-life "Indiana Jones", Donald P. Ryan, PhD, offers a breathtaking personal account of his adventures in archaeology in Beneath the Sands of Egypt. Fans of The Lost City of Z will thrill to the exploits of this "unconventional archaeologist" as he retrieves the remains of Egypt's past - including his breakthrough discovery in the Valley of the Kings of Egypt's famous female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.

Shifting Sands is a romantic mystery set against the picturesque backdrop of Cape Cod. When a mysterious stranger washes up onshore with a case full of jewels, Marcia Howe finds herself caught between love and suspicion. As the small town gossips and tensions rise, will Marcia’s unwavering belief in his innocence lead to the truth—or heartbreak? A captivating tale of love, intrigue, and second chances.

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Welcome to Footprints on the Sand, a podcast where Josiah and Evie interview people with inspiring stories that empower others and remind us that we’re not alone. Through honest conversations, we explore the moments that shaped their lives, the struggles they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Each story is a testimony of perseverance when the path isn’t clear. Each step through their journey inspires us to keep walking. ——— Feel free to follow, rate, comment, and share it with someone who might need it too. Your feedback means a lot!

This collection of aphorisms, poems and parables has been described as the reflections of a philosopher watching from his window and commenting on the scenes passing before him.

In an era of fake news and new fault lines in global politics, millions of listeners turn to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme each morning to help them make sense of the world around them. The first ever book from the iconic programme marks 60 years of programming with 60 world-changing stories. Covering everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Anti-Apartheid Movement to the emergence of Brit Art and space exploration, artificial intelligence and machine learning, Today explores events as they happened and reveals how they changed the world around us.

A mix of politics, sports, and pop culture commentary featuring in-depth interviews with engaging newsmakers.

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This is a casual show about just about any thing, any time, but slanted toward projects, stories, and general thoughts and guests in the technology sector, especially entrepreneurs, makers, and interesting type people.