Asia's Journey 2121 Safehouse by AI Engels Xpyr Press. 2025. 315 pages ISBN-10: 173465144X Available on Amazon
Summary
In a future ravaged by climate change, a ragged collection of 40 women and children face the daunting challenge of escaping extreme heat and dwindling resources. The triple-digit temperatures of Spring are relentless, pushing their endurance to the limits as they trek north in search of safety.
Their migration is fraught with perils. The terrain is desolate, marked by the harsh impacts of climate change: arid deserts, cracked Earth, and scarce vegetation. Water sources are few and far between, making every drop precious. Exhausted and parched, the climate refugees must rely on their resourcefulness and fortitude to survive.
As they move north, they stumble upon remnants of old civilization - abandoned cities, broken infrastructure, and the occasional solitary survivor. These happenstances represent both promise and danger. They also encounter new settlements and communities, some offering refuge or trade opportunities while others pose threats.
Their expedition is not just a physical challenge but a social one. The ragtag assembly must maintain cohesion and morale despite the stress and hardships. Leadership and cooperation are crucial as they navigate their harsh world while holding onto the possibility of a better future.
Ultimately, their survival depends on their ability to adapt to the changing environment, find resources, and support each other in their quest for safety and stability.
Background
This is our first published fiction. The text began as a narrative in our second book, Cyborgs Versus the Earth Goddess. Safehouse is the first part of a trilogy, to be followed by Rescue and Refuge.
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by m seenarine Xpyr Press. 2024. 307 pages. ISBN: 978-1-7346514-3-0 Available on Amazon
Summary
Conservative ideology in the United States has undergone a significant evolution since the nation's founding, becoming a defining force on the political landscape for decades. Rooted in core principles such as limited government, private ownership, individual liberty, and free-market capitalism, conservatism has been shaped by influential movements and figures like Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, and the rise of the Tea Party. Understanding this historical context is crucial to grasping the modern right-wing agenda.
In recent years, Republicans have made notable gains in areas such as economic policy, social issues, immigration, environmental regulation, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. While right-wing ideology emphasizes values like limited government, its implementation can pose significant risks.
Liberal politics have also been pivotal in shaping the nation's trajectory. Grounded in the belief that government can and should be a force for good, progressive initiatives aim to tackle systemic inequalities and build a more inclusive and equitable society. This book explores the dynamic between conservative politics and liberal critiques across various domains, including the economy, social equality, democratic institutions, women's rights and health, immigration, the environment, and more.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Benefits of Liberal Politics - page 1
Chapter 2: Dangers of Right-Wing Politics - page 8
Chapter 3: Republican Economic Agenda - page 13
Chapter 4: Influence of Corporate Power - page 28
Chapter 5: Influence of Corporate Media - page 43
Chapter 6: Inequality & Homelessness - page 58
Chapter 7: Labor & Workers' Rights - page 76
Chapter 8: Republican Health Care - page 88
Chapter 9: Women's Reproductive Health - page 105
Chapter 10: Right-Wing Social Agenda - page 116
Chapter 11: 'War on Woke' - page 128
Chapter 12: Eurocentric Christian Nationalism - page 145
Without a doubt, Greta Thunberg is an important catalyst for climate change, as she has inspired activists across the Globe to start their own Climate Strike movements. This book highlights the work of over thirty Fridays for Future youth climate leaders, along with dozens of other youth activists working for organizations with similar goals. Greta and thousands of young reformers are struggling daily for our future. This book examines the resilience and power of over one hundred of these female voices through their resistance to the fossil fuel industry, and actions to address local apathy. It explores the Global impact that local campaigners are having by mobilizing millions to demand climate accountability and environmental action.
The one hundred and five female activists profiled in this book are mostly young, in their 20s and 30s. A few are in their teens. All are passionate about the environment and climate action. We tried to focus on a diversity of female voices and issues, and campaigners from dozens of countries are represented here. The book profiles the work of reformers from the Global South whose actions are seldom acknowledged in the Western mainstream media.
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