Mindi Select Reads: The "Not an Outsider to the World" + "Islands of Grandeur" Taiwan Free Shipping Bundle

**This Bundle Includes** ➡️ Mindi's Latest Masterpiece [Author's Signed Edition]: When the World Is Full of Uncertainty, You Need Global Literacy That Won't Be Swayed*1 ➡️ Mindi Select Reads: Islands of Grandeur*1 --------- The more we understand the world, the better we can discern the dangers close at hand. The more we learn about global events, the more control we gain over various aspects of our lives. Let’s cultivate the essential global literacy for modern individuals! The debut book from the founder of Mindi Select Reads! With a humorous and engaging tone × easy-to-digest analysis × an intimate reading experience, Start cultivating global literacy that resists being swayed right here! 【About the Author】 Mindi A graduate of National Tsing Hua University with a degree in Economics, Mindi is the founder of the international news platform "Mindi Select Reads." She excels at conveying global dynamics, as she observes them, to those around her in a witty and humorous manner. Her ability to present international news in a way that is both engaging and insightful, offering lessons from the past for the future, is truly unique and has earned her a large following. In 2019, she launched a podcast, a dedicated website, and an app, continuing to deliver international news in written and audio formats to Mandarin-speaking audiences. In 2022 and 2023, she consecutively released the "International Observation Calendar," introducing people in Taiwan to countries around the world. The aim is to promote international news within families and schools. She uses an easy-to-understand approach to guide the public in comprehending international events, sparking interest in international news, and subsequently learning to interpret global situations, thereby optimizing decision-making quality in life or work. In 2023, Mindi was invited by the U.S. Department of State to visit the United States for 11 days alongside foreign media representatives. During her trip, she realized the strong curiosity and importance with which the international community views Taiwan. Upon returning, she began managing short video content on YouTube and Instagram. Her next goal is to bring pro-Taiwan voices from abroad back to Taiwan. "Mindi Select Reads" linktree: https://linktr.ee/mindiworldnews 【Table of Contents】 Foreword: Global Literacy, the Start to Grasping Change and Making Timely Decisions Part 1: What is Global Literacy? Chapter 1: How Can International News Help You? It Would Be Great If We Could Predict Oil Prices Why Is International News So Difficult to Read? Describing Diplomacy Between Nations with Astrology, Cool Right? It Has Nothing to Do With Me, Why Should I Read It? A Thousand Reasons, Understand Before You Read Reading International News Is Like Paying in Installments Reading News Is Like Putting Together a Puzzle, Don't Just Look at Single Pieces The Puzzle Only Makes Sense When You Have All the Clues Chapter 2: Stance, Narrative, and the Editorial Desk Stance Isn't a Bad Thing How to Judge a Media Outlet's Stance Selective Reporting: Only Showing You What They Want You to See I Can See Your Hidden Agenda Just from the Headline The Editor's Battle of Stances: Beware of Traps in the Chinese-Speaking World Left and Right Are Relative: The Media's Ideological Matrix Maybe It's Not Them That Changed, It's the World That Did Let Information Come from All Directions, Let Media Stances Work for You Part 2: Constructing Your Global Literacy Framework Chapter 3: Distant Waters and Close Fires: It All Starts with Geopolitics Neighboring Countries' Positions: Russia and Its Eastern European Neighbors Geographical Environment: Ethiopia Builds a Dam, Why Are Egypt and Sudan Upset? The Arctic Circle: No People, No Countries, Why Is It a Strategic Hotspot? Natural Resources: What Valuable Things Does Your Country Possess? Chapter 4: The Battle of Beliefs: The Problem Isn't Religion Itself, But Those Who Exploit It Do They All Originate from Muhammad? Shia and Sunni Why Iran Is Iran Faith and Dynasties Saudi Arabia and Wahhabism Whoever Controls the Holy Sites Becomes King The Infamous Islamic State Who Are the Terrorist Organizations? Chapter 5: The Core of International News: People Prime Minister vs. President, the Rules of the Game Are Vastly Different The Epitome of a Political Outsider: Zelenskyy The Infinite Possibilities of a Parliamentary System Explaining It Through "Human Nature" Part 3: Cultivating Your Global Literacy Chapter 6: The Most Everyday Global Literacy Skills Tactic 1: Social Media Cultivation Plan Tactic 2: Extended Reading, Absorb Abundantly Postscript: What Kind of Country Do You Want? Appendix: Online Media You Should Know Author: Mindi Publisher: Great Enlightenment Publishing House Publication Date: 2023/12 Language: Traditional Chinese Price: NT$350 ISBN: 9789861374277 Format: Paperback / 240 pages / 25K (14.8 x 20.8cm) / Monochromatic Printing / First Edition Place of Publication: Taiwan ------------- We are long influenced by flat maps, leading to inaccurate impressions of country outlines. The Mindi Select Reads™ team presents the "Islands of Grandeur" special project. Through proportional card comparisons and interactions, we see the world from a new perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tncfn7mijb0 We often hear people say, "Taiwan is just a small island." As we say it, we begin to see ourselves as "small." But in reality, Taiwan is not small, and the "large" countries we often imagine aren't truly that large. When we read international news, we are often influenced by "perceived size," leading us to underestimate ourselves and overestimate others. Therefore, Mindi has created a brand-new educational product – "Islands of Grandeur Let’s Map!" By comparing and interacting with proportionally sized cards, we can debunk our misconceptions about country sizes and view the world from a fresh perspective. **The Earth Is Round, But Maps Are Flat. Is Country Size Not What It Seems!?** Most maps use various projection methods to convert the 3D curved surface into a 2D plane. The Mercator projection, born out of the age of navigation and prioritizing clear orientation, is the most common one found today. The Mercator projection accurately represents areas near the equator but tends to distort or deform areas at higher latitudes. If you have the chance to compare a globe with a flat map, you'll notice that Greenland isn't as large as it appears, Canada and the U.S. have similar actual areas, Russia's landmass is not double that of China, and Taiwan is not as tiny as we imagine! While collecting international information, the Observation Calendar team discovered that we have long been influenced by flat maps, holding inaccurate impressions of country outlines. Thus, they launched the "Islands of Grandeur" special project, inviting Wizard Geography as a consultant. Using azimuthal equidistant projection, they obtained the relatively accurate areas and outlines of 56 countries, designing games and operational scenarios to observe, experience, explore, and understand the world from different angles. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52767600119_5bc74aca66_b.jpg "Islands of Grandeur" depicts the outlines of 56 countries using azimuthal equidistant projection. By utilizing the characteristic that areas closer to the center are more accurately represented, it allows us to perceive each country from a new angle! **📍 Contents:** Country Cards: Three sizes: Large x4, Medium x9, Small x40, totaling 53+3 cards. (Taiwan has three extra cards.) Country Maps: Two sizes, totaling 6 sheets. Guessing Masks: Three sizes, totaling 3 sheets. Flag Stickers: National flags, 2 sheets for 56 countries. Illustration Stickers: Featuring distinctive illustrations, 1 sheet. World Map: Peters Projection, Mollweide Projection, one A3 sheet each. **📍 How to Play:** **# Compare Country Sizes** The host selects a country from the 2023 International Observation Calendar. Participants then choose or sum cards from their hand. The player whose land area number is closest to the target country scores. **# Assemble Country Outlines** Choose a country card/map as a base. Participants use the cards in their hands to piece together the outline. The player who fits the most country cards without overlap scores. **# Guess the Flag and Capital** The host covers a country card with a mask, and participants guess the country name, flag, or capital based on the outline. They can also use the International Observation Calendar and the dedicated webpage to learn more country information! *Product Specifications* Product Name: Islands of Grandeur Item Number: 81314-2023-002-2 Country Cards Specifications: Small Cards: 41 pcs (W74 x H105 mm) Medium Cards: 8 pcs (W105 x H148 mm) Large Cards: 4 pcs (W128 x H210 mm) Material: PET Country Maps Specifications: Maps: 5 pcs (W297 x H210 mm) Map: 1 pc (W420 x H256 mm) Material: Japanese Coated Paper Guessing Masks Specifications: Small Mask: 1 pc (folded to W74 x H105 mm) Medium Mask: 1 pc (folded to W105 x H148 mm) Large Mask: 1 pc (folded to W128 x H210 mm) Material: PET Flag Stickers Specifications: 56 countries, 2 sheets total (W210 x H128 mm) Material: Low-tack Adhesive Sticker World Map Coloring Paper Specifications: 2 sheets (W420 x H297 mm) Paper: Domestic Beige Comic Paper Game Instruction Manual Specifications: 1 sheet (W210 x H390 mm) Paper: Japanese Coated Paper Storage Box Specifications: Two-piece box (W145 X L223 X 20 mm) Material: Thick cardboard with paper lining Total Weight (including box): Approx. 520 g (±5g) **【Mindi Select Reads™ - International News on Your Phone】** Every international event is closely related to our lives. Promoting international news to everyone is the mission of Mindi Select Reads. We use an easy-to-understand approach to guide readers in comprehending international events, analyzing their causes and effects, drawing lessons from the past for the future, and developing abilities in information gathering and critical thinking.