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In the summer of 2023, it becomes evident that the wind power industry is facing serious challenges. Sweden's Vattenfall is denied permission by its own government for a wind farm on Sweden's west coast. The reason? "Negative impacts on the environment." Vattenfall also cancels the construction of a new offshore wind farm on England's North Sea coast due to 'costs'.However, as part of the energy transition, large-scale energy production with wind turbines should play an even more significant role. Currently, there are an estimated 200,000 wind turbines worldwide. If we aim to eliminate fossil fuels by 2050, approximately 2,000,000 more wind turbines need to be constructed.Has the wind industry finally come to its senses and recognised that building, installing and operating wind turbines is very expensive? That the huge amounts of materials - steel, concrete and plastic - cannot be extracted or produced in an environmentally friendly way? Not to mention the disposal after 20 years of operation. In fact, rotor blades still cannot be recycled and therefore have to be landfilled or incinerated.Moreover, wind turbines have a significant impact on our environment. Large numbers of (sea) birds, bats and insects are already being killed by the spinning rotor blades. Horizon pollution, infrasound and dropshadow are driving more and more people to despair and there seems to be no end in sight. Honest calculations also show that wind power is not only very expensive, but also that power cannot be guaranteed due to the variability of the wind.Isn't it high time to recognise that wind power is nothing more than wind trading, so we should reconsider its role as the sought-after solution?Bert Weteringe is an aeronautical engineer.

The massive infusion of light from far distant sources that is enabling our world to undergo a total transformation is helping us to expand consciously and awaken spiritually.Representatives of six civilizations speak about their people's homeland, history, culture, appearance and how they are helping Earth and us to ascend out of third density, where darkness thrives. Spiritual hierarchy ¿ God and Creator ¿ Universal energy ¿ Thought forms ¿ Soul, cumulative soul ¿ Parallel lives ¿ Intuition ¿ Karmic choices ¿ Polarity, duality ¿ Cetaceans ¿ Seeing the future ¿ Origin of Earth humankind ¿ Human cloning ¿ Mind control ¿ Abortion, birth control ¿ 2012, Earth's Golden Age ¿ Spiritual response to "9/11" terrorism

This book describes some of the civilizations that are helping Earth and us to ascend and forthcoming dynamic changes in our world.When Earth left third density in December 2012, she took the first step into a new era, her Golden Age. She will continue ascending through fourth density on the way to her destination in fifth.Why is the planet ascending? What does "density" mean? Will there be geographic cataclysms as prophesied? What kinds of changes will there be? How can we prepare for them? Who will physically go along with Earth? What will become of those who don't? What about animals? Are ETs involved? How can we explain this to children?God wants us to know what to anticipate during this unprecedented time in the universe and become familiar with some of the civilizations who are helping us. It is appropriate that He have the last words in this book:Now that you have become acquainted with some of my other children- your brothers and sisters-wouldn't you say that we're a pretty inspirational family?You know more about yourself, too. You know that you are an inviolate, independent, eternal soul as well as an inseparable part of me and of all other life in our universe.It's an ideal arrangement that keeps getting better and better-you'll see this for yourself in Earth's Golden Age. What a grand adventure we'll have!Like my child Gaia, I am overflowing with joy and excitement that she is going home and you're going with her.Life beyond 2012Earth's Golden AgeWell done, my beloveds!My infinite, unconditional love for you is expressed by you and through you. We are ONE.

GOD: The days at hand are the final chapter of violence, hatred, grief, destruction, tyranny, and death as you know it on Earth. To all who pray for peace to come soon, for love and harmony to reign on Earth: I hear your prayers - they are my very own prayers! - and they shall be answered as we who desire this wish! I am forever with and within you.MATTHEW: This is a critical time, the moment of everyone's accounting for all choices throughout the lifetime, of deciding to accept the light and go along with Earth into the higher light frequencies or refuse the light and start back at the beginning of consciousness.SAMINTEN: The help my civilization has been giving to Earth to restore her former health and glory is strengthening the assimilation of light within each of her receptive souls.AESCHYLES: Our civilization, now nearing fifth density soul evolution, once was at the brink of self-destruction, just as you are today. Some of us, looking just like you, are in your midst adding light toward your salvation.Talks with God, souls in Nirvana, representatives of two distant civilizations ¿ Healing power of love ¿ Effects of fear ¿ Universal reality ¿ Vibrations, densities ¿ Prayer ¿ Timelines ¿ Predictions, concepts ¿ Earth's ascension ¿ Assistance from other worlds ¿ Planet X ¿ Earthbound souls ¿ More about Nirvana ¿ Iraq invasion

Your voices as much as any others are 'voices of the universe,' and you need to start thinking of yourselves that way.That is how God spoke of the need for this book.As the energy in every single one of our thoughts, feelings, words and actions flows out, by natural law it affects us all. That energy we are sending attracts similar energy in the universe and pulls more of its kind back to us. Individually, we literally are creating our own lives in every moment and simultaneously, collectively, we are creating our world.And it doesn't end here. The energy we continuously are generating affects in kind the mass consciousness of the entire universe, thus it is impacting our space brothers and sisters. No wonder so many of them are eager to help us bring light to Earth!Interviews with a reptilian fleet commander and a representative of an eighth density spiritual civilization ¿ Direct communication with God ¿ Life architects ¿ God's view of world politics ¿ Some of our voices ¿ Telepathic communication guidelines ¿ Illuminati ¿ NESARA ¿ Synchronicity ¿ Unique connections ¿ Dementia ¿ Lightworkers ¿ Ascended masters ¿ ETs on Earth

These heartwarming and often astonishing conversations between Matthew Ward (who died at age 17) and his mother Suzanne reveal the great differences in what religions teach us about Heaven and the reality of Earth's spirit world.Matthew clears up common misconceptions about the world where he lives (he says its proper name is Nirvana) and he explains why, in this unprecedented time in the history of Earth, it is essential that we know the truth of our beginnings and our relationship with all of creation. Without that truth, we cannot understand either the purpose of our lives or how to prepare confidently and joyously for what is to come.Topics: Heaven's location and purpuse ¿ Residents and Visitors ¿ Environment ¿ Reception of Souls ¿ Etheric bodies ¿ Relationships, and Reunions ¿ Children ¿ Animals ¿ Communication ¿ Education ¿ Employment ¿ Recreation ¿ Culture ¿ Travel ¿ Food ¿ Buildings ¿ Music ¿ Angels, spirit guides ¿ Pre-birth agreements ¿ Council of Nirvana ¿ Lifeprint review ¿ The effects of Prayer

Of the many uncertainties we have in our lives, perhaps the greatest is that of what happens after our death. Although Western religions often speak of an eternal life after death, there is seldom any question of being born again, as we know from Eastern philosophical movements. To science, death is, unfortunately, just death. Yet there are many indications that the soul does indeed live forever, or rather, is on an eternal journey.This makes a lot of misunderstood matters clear. And it is not only comforting that our deceased loved ones are still there, but also that what is not always going well in our lives, can be balanced in future lives. In between lives we are always lovingly guided in this process. Unfortunately, many in our world still live with a strong fear of death. However, it is extremely important that we are able to let go of and transform this fear now in this End Time.With this book Thea, her guides and all those who contributed with personal life stories, share their experiences with us. They talk about the days they themselves lived on Earth, about their transition after which they said they 'came home'. There is hardly a better way to find out the meaning of life on Earth and to discover that there is no end to life, but only an end to a temporary stay in this physical world.Thea also talks about the help we receive from the highest spheres and about the hope that comes from the many New Age children who have come to Earth during this special time in recent years.Thea Terlouw's special talent is that she can communicate with this other world at any time. As a young child, she tried to get rid of this talent. It took her many years to learn to handle it and to be able to use it, not only for herself, but also for others. She doesn't share it with us as 'truth', but as experience. After all, everyone has to discover everything for themselves, feel it for themselves and contemplate it for themselves. That is the essence of our earthly experiences. However, you can get guidance and in this End Times help is always available to anyone who asks for it.Hopefully the book will inspire you, reassure you, help you to let go of your unfinished affairs and become whole physically, emotionally and spiritually.Thea wishes you a very beautiful journey and hopes that this book can help you with that.

Masterful phone photos by leading photographer Anton CorbijnPublication produced with five different manually applied cover images, randomly distributed across the publication seriesIn Instanton, photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn presents a series of images, most of which have never been published previously.Corbijn gained his fame and reputation with his portraits of famous figures including Nick Cave, Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones, Marlene Dumas, Gerhard Richter, Clint Eastwood, Kate Moss and a host of other influential musicians, artists, filmmakers, models and designers. But over the years, Corbijn has also captured a wealth of intriguing images on his mobile phone. Instanton brings together a wide selection of these snapshots from his private life, as well as shots taken whilst traveling, recording 'the profane and the profound'.

Unique glimpse behind the scenes of the KMSKA in Antwerp: an 11-year renovation project presented in words and picturesThe Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) has undergone an 11-year renovation period resulting in a total makeover. The museum as it stands today is in all respects new: there is an entirely new museum volume, the monumental museum building has been restored to its historic magnificence, the exterior has been conserved and the garden newly landscaped.KMSKA - The Finest Museum showcases this enormous renovation and also highlights a second innovation of equally massive scale: the entire operation of the museum has been brought up to date. In this book you can find the answers to questions such as, how did the collection reach its current incarnation? And, how does the KMSKA make its decisions about what to display? How do you appeal to as diverse an audience as possible? How does the museum present itself to the world? What expectations are museums faced with in our 21st century?Discover the vibrant history of this modern and perpetually evolving museum. With images by photographer Karin Borghouts.This publication is issued on the occasion of the reopening of the KMSKA in September 2022.

Exclusive art project by photographer Erwin Olaf and choreographer Hans van Manen offering a unique view on dance and photography"Ballet inspires me. Human beings have the capacity to express themselves through many art forms, but when it comes to dance - and especially classical modern ballet - I am always amazed by that unbelievably elevated form of expression. It's so precise and so incredibly skilled; I admire that enormously." -- Photographer and filmmaker Erwin Olaf"The fact that the photographer is looking through the camera lens means they have a different perspective from looking directly at the figure. That is voyeuristic. The camera can do something that the audience member can't: zooming in for a close-up." -- Choreographer Hans van ManenThe grand master of Dutch dance, Hans van Manen, celebrates his 90th birthday this year. That has given rise to international celebrations by leading ballet companies with the Hans van Manen festival from 8 to 29 June 2022, the exclusive publication Dance in Close-Up and the exhibition of the same name in Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam from 19 June to 17 July 2022.From the 1970s to the 1990s, Hans van Manen was not only one of the world's leading choreographers, but also an internationally acclaimed photographer. It was during this period that the then very young photographer Erwin Olaf met the famed artist, who immediately took him under his wing and introduced him to the world of the visual arts and studio photography.This book celebrates their 40 years of friendship, with a photo series in which Van Manen directs moments from his choreographic career, recorded with the utmost precision by Erwin Olaf.With text contributions from the authors Nina Siegal and Michael James Gardner.

A beautifully presented accompanying catalog to the exhibition FLASH BACK at the Mauritshuis in The Hague from 1 June to 16 October 2022What happens when new masters pick up where old masters left off? On the occasion of the bicentenary of the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the museum asked contemporary photographers to reflect on the permanent collection. Which masters capture their imagination? How do they interpret 17th-century art?The result: 16 new works by 16 contemporary photographs, including Erwin Olaf, Rineke Dijkstra, Anton Corbijn and Stephan Vanfleteren, one for each room in the Mauritshuis. The new works will be displayed alongside the 17th-century works that inspired them and will be put equally next to each other in this luxury book.The photographers were entirely free to select what they wanted to work with. For some it was a painting, for another a detail from a painting, or even an entire room in the museum. Expect to see original and surprising reflections on 17th-century art: counterparts, commentaries, alternatives. None of the photographs is a remake of the original painting. One thing is certain: you will never look at Rembrandt, Vermeer or Steen in the same.Text in English and Dutch.