The author reflects on Halloween passing and the approaching Christmas season, sharing an official music video for Wez G’s “Cold Outside,” which features themes of winter, environmental issues, and Christmas origins. Celebrating their birthday on Christmas, they encourage sharing the video, which has garnered positive responses, including from Dementia UK.
Roberto Saviano is the Italian Salman Rushdie. After writing his exposé on the Neapolitan mafia that is the subject of this book, Gomorrah, Saviano had serious death threats from organised crime and had to go into hiding and lives under security protection to this day. He is only a young…
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K. David Harrison’s “The Last Speakers” explores the urgent issue of endangered languages and their significance in preserving unique cultural knowledge. The book highlights the risks posed by language extinction, particularly in marginalized communities, and advocates for revitalization efforts. With a focus on examples from Wales and New Zealand, it underscores the value of linguistic diversity in confronting global challenges like climate change.
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