Audiobooks by Amna Abu Askar

535-536 AD: The Worst Year in Existence Audiobook

In our time, 2020 has been dubbed as 'the worst year in human existence,' but if one turns back time, they will bear witness that 535-536 AD were the year of the most extreme and severe episodes of misfortune ever recorded. The misfortune stemmed from the cooling in the Northern Hemisphere in the last 2000 years, which caused widespread effects such as crop failure and famines worldwide. 535-536 AD: The Worst Year in Existence delves into answering exactly what the 535-536 AD weather events are, the possible theories, and the scientific explanation. Alongside, it will present the humanitarian view and how human societies coped through it all. Lastly, it will present the environmental concerns that it brings forth. 535-536 AD: The Worst Year in Existence is a book written by multiple students and all compiled into one single anthology with the help of Dr. Austin Mardon. Dr. Mardon is the Antarctic Institute of Canada's founder and provides excellent internship opportunities for students across the nation.

Amna Abu Askar, Belinda Tam, Dr. Austin Mardon, Irene Fang, Jonathan Wiebe, Karanveer Kaushal, Kauthar Mohammad, Khushi Shah, Kibrom Makaby, Laura Orsini, Lea Touliopoulos, Sabika Sami (Author), Carla Lenfesty (Narrator)

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What in the World are Callanish Stones?

Located on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, the Callanish Stones have astounded people since their erection 5,000 years ago. From hypotheses of their purpose to theories about their construction, there are still many questions of the monument that remain unsolved. Who could have built such a large and unique megalithic structure and with what tools? What are the fascinating legends and propositions behind their significance? What relationship do the stones have with Viking rituals and our current society? In this book, we explore the rich history and secrets behind the mysterious stones.

Alexa Gee, Alexandra Hauser, Alexia Di Martino, Alyssa Wu, Amal Rizvi, Ami Patel, Amir Ala'a, Amna Abu Askar, Amna Zia, Angel Xing, Anna Yang, Austin Mardon, Dr. Austin Mardon (Author), George Mcfarlane (Narrator)

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What in the World are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Qumran, an archeological site located in Israel, is home to one of the most influential religious discoveries in the Western world. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain significant information that would shape our understanding of the Jewish Bible and indirectly shed light on Christianity. Since the first set of these ancient manuscripts was discovered in 1947, researchers and scholars have been attempting to decipher the scrolls with various techniques. In this book, we delve into a deeper understanding of the scrolls, examining their discovery and preservation, their impact on history and religion, and various theories and mysteries behind their origins.

Alexa Gee, Alexia Di Martino, Alyssa Wu, Ami Patel, Amir Ala'a, Amna Abu Askar, Amna Zia, Anaïs Kneppers, Angle Xing, Anna Yang, Austin Mardon, Dr. Austin Mardon (Author), Jacob Vo (Narrator)

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Humans on Mars

Earth is a safe haven bustling with movement, innovative ideas and creative minds, but we are also surely becoming over capacitated, and with our population growing more and more everyday, it is only a matter of time before Earth's resources can no longer sustain us, nor will there be any room for us to live in comfortably. Like in ancient times, humans have always looked for the skies for solutions to their problems, and that is what our scientists and researchers have also been doing, looking at the skies for a new alternative, and it seems like we have found one. Mars, the red planet, and Earth's neighbour, was recently discovered as a planet that could one day have the possibility to sustain human life. Humans on Mars will explore all the different aspects of human colonization on our neighbour, the little red planet.

Amna Abu Askar, Belinda Tam, Dr. Austin Mardon, Irene Fang, Jonathan Wiebe, Karanveer Kaushal, Kauthar Mohammad, Khushi Shah, Kibrom Makaby, Laura Orsini, Lea Touliopoulos, Olivia Brodowski (Author), Catlin Kuzyk (Narrator)

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The Dark Web: The Enigmatic Digital World

The advent of digital technology gives rise to a world within our very own screens. Many often think that these worlds are entirely different from their everyday lives. However many often blur the line between reality and the internet. The creation of the dark web facilitated this "blurry line" as crime has become available to screens, and at a click of a button, illegal items and goods get delivered to your doorstep. The dark web has its reputation for being a shady place. However, could it be used for good? And what makes it so bad anyway? All of these concepts will be explored throughout The Dark Web: The Enigmatic Digital World.

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What in the World is a Fecal Transplant?

The human body contains more bacteria than human cells. This may sound daunting at first but in a healthy individual, most of this bacteria is considered to be "good" and they are actually required for our survival. Specifically, a plethora of colonies can be found in the gastrointestinal tract but when disease ensues, treatments, such as fecal transplantation, may be suggested. In this book, we explore various interesting facets of this increasingly popular medical procedure. How did this unique treatment come to be in the first place? How is a fecal transplant performed? What research has been conducted and how will this contribute to the future of the use of fecal transplants? Though fecal transplants may sound unappealing at first, a thorough understanding of its uses and purposes will help readers comprehend the significance this intervention holds in the medical community.

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