Mindi Select Reads™ [Author Signed Edition] When the World is Full of Variables, You Need International Literacy That Won't Lead You Astray

The more we understand the world, the better we can discern the dangers right before us. The more we grasp global events, the more control we gain over various aspects of our lives. Let's cultivate the essential international literacy for modern individuals! The first book by the founder of Mindi Select Reads™. Humorous and witty tone × Easy-to-digest analysis × Intimate reading experience, Develop international literacy that prevents you from being swayed. Start here! 【Author Introduction】 Mindi A graduate of the Department of Economics at National Tsing Hua University, and the founder of the international news platform "Mindi Select Reads™". She excels at conveying her observations of international dynamics to others in a witty and humorous manner. Her unique ability to make international news both engaging and insightful has garnered a large following. In 2019, she launched a podcast, a dedicated website, and an app, continuing to deliver international news to Chinese-speaking audiences through text and audio. In 2022 and 2023, she released the "International Observation Calendar" for two consecutive years, introducing various countries around the world to Taiwanese people, with the aim of promoting international news in 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 affairs to optimize decision-making 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 this trip, she realized the strong curiosity and importance the international community places on Taiwan. Upon her return, she began managing YouTube and Instagram short video content, with her next goal being to bring pro-Taiwan voices back to Taiwan. "Mindi Select Reads™" linktree: https://linktr.ee/mindiworldnews 【Table of Contents】 Foreword: International Literacy, the Starting Point for Grasping Change and Making Timely Decisions Part 1: What is International Literacy? Chapter 1: How Can International News Benefit You? If only we could predict oil prices Why is international news so difficult to read? Describing diplomacy between countries with astrology, cool, right? It has nothing to do with me, why should I read it? A thousand reasons, understand first before reading Reading international news can be paid in installments Reading news is like assembling a puzzle, don't just look at single pieces The puzzle only makes sense when you have all the clues Chapter 2: Stance, Trends, and the Editorial Desk Stance is not a bad thing How to judge a media outlet's stance Selective reporting: They only show you what they want you to see Your hidden agenda, I can tell from the headline The battle of editorial stances: Beware of the Chinese-language world's traps Left and right are relative: The ideological matrix of the media Maybe it's not that it has changed, but the world has changed Let information come from all directions, and let media stances serve you Part 2: Constructing Your International Literacy Framework Chapter 3: Distant Waters and Close Fires: It All Starts with Geopolitics Neighboring countries: Russia and its Eastern European neighbors Geographical environment: Ethiopia builds a dam, why are Egypt and Sudan angry? The Arctic Circle: No people, no countries, why is it a strategic battleground? Natural resources: What valuable things does your country possess? Chapter 4: The Battle of Beliefs: The Problem Isn't Religion Itself, But Those with Intentions 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, rules The terrifying Islamic State Who are the terrorist organizations? Chapter 5: The Core of International News: People Prime Minister or President, the rules of the game are very different The epitome of a political outsider: Zelensky The infinite possibilities of a parliamentary system If explained through "human nature" Part 3: Cultivating Your International Literacy Chapter 6: Everyday International Literacy Skills First move: Social media cultivation plan Second move: Extensive reading, absorb a lot Afterword: What Kind of Country Do You Want? Appendix: Online Media You Should Know Author: Mindi Publisher: Gusa Publishing House Publication Date: 2023/12 Language: Traditional Chinese Price: NT$350 ISBN: 9789861374277 Specifications: Paperback / 240 pages / 25K (14.8 x 20.8cm) / Monochrome printing / First Edition Publication Location: Taiwan