This evocative work addresses the challenge of navigating the accelerating pace of change effectively so that we can live more sustainably, through the medium of stories told from modern science, esoteric and spiritual traditions, and Earth wisdom. By integrating these often-strange bedfellows, as well as by emulating great thinkers and doers from history, Navigating the Tides of Change presents a compelling case that humankind can create a future in harmony with the Earth.

After falling in love with a friend, to only feel discarded, due to the nonfulfillment of his romantic optimism or outlooks to succeed, Cortez DeAndreàs Santiago is mentally in a better place. He also hopes to reconnect with his extended family in Puerto Rico. His final wish is to cultivate good friendships, but his attempts in that arena lead mostly to frustration, heartache, and eventually a cyberstalker who won’t take no for an answer. The Tides of Change—Beyond the Mind, Body and Soul: The Reawakening of Cortez DeAndreàs Santiago – Volume 3 takes up the thread of the earlier story starring Cortez, and addresses some unresolved questions related to his family and friends. The latest story shows Cortez’s change back to a more authentic, no-nonsense version of himself, although he finds himself drawn back into drama again and again with friends who prove to be less than reliable. Told in flashbacks, the story reveals crucial moments and choices that Cortez must make for himself and others, set against a backdrop of humility and complete honesty. The poignant narration of deceit, conflict, unhappiness and outright wickedness reads like an off-Broadway, four-act structure play, with dramatic storytelling. This assembly of life-changing events sweeps readers along with the “tides of change” and voyeuristic views into one man’s attempt to grab the brass ring of life.

Grand Manan Island, a 200-year old fishing village in the Bay of Fundy, has been overwhelmed by globalization, technology, and changing government policies. Changes on the island call into question the myth of the rural idyll and point to an urgent need for reconsideration of urban-rural divides. In less than a decade, the island community has faced the degradation of the wild fishery and rapid growth of aquaculture, an increasing presence of multinational corporations, new federal initiatives with respect to aboriginal policies, and widespread social dysfunction. Joan Marshall uses over twelve years of intensive ethnographic research to chart the nature and pace of social and cultural change on Grand Manan, showing how it relates to globalization and environmental degradation, as well as to a confluence of outside sources. The personal stories of the Grand Manan people bring to life their local struggles and show how their community, like other rural and fishing communities across Canada, is being inexorably changed by forces outside their control.

In less than a decade, the island community has faced the degradation of the wild fishery and rapid growth of aquaculture, an increasing presence of multinational corporations, new federal initiatives with respect to aboriginal policies, and widespread social dysfunction. Joan Marshall uses over twelve years of intensive ethnographic research to chart the nature and pace of social and cultural change on Grand Manan, showing how it relates to globalization and environmental degradation, as well as to a confluence of outside sources.

TikTok poet Shelby Leigh presents a moving and inspirational collection of poetry about growing up and embracing all the beauty life has to offer. The perfect gift for fans of Rupi Kaur, Connor Franta, and Cleo Wade. Shelby Leigh breaks up her poignant and reflective poetry collection into two themes: the anchor and the sail. While the anchor explores issues of insecurity, heartbreak, and anxiety, the sail focuses on healing and hope after the storm. With an emphasis on self-empowerment, changing with the tides is an evocative and celebratory set of poems for anyone who dreams of following their heart and embracing their true self.

Tides of Change takes the reader back more than two decades, to a time when the activities of the far right political parties were active in the Bethnal Green area of London. It looks at the challenges which faced the communities living in the area at that time and how they coped with the intimidation and outright racism which manifested itself on the very streets where they lived. From the late 80's, all through the 90's and to the present day, Tides of Change is a record of one man's involvement in the demonstrations which defined the time and contributed to the defeat of hatred and the lack of inclusion and acceptance that was prevalent. Told in stories of the times and from the photographs taken by the author, Tides of Change is a moving account of how a community came together to beat the haters and ultimately remove them from the streets.

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with profound implications for ecosystems, economies, and societies worldwide. Nowhere is this more evident than in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where the convergence of factors such as limited land availability, fragile ecosystems, and heavy reliance on marine resources exacerbates the impacts of plastic pollution. However, amidst these challenges lie opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. Tides of Change: Mitigating Plastic Pollution in Small Island Developing States seeks to inform, inspire, and empower readers to join the global effort to combat plastic pollution and safeguard the world's oceans for future generations.