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  Dreyfus Affair and the Leo Frank...

  Editors Charles River

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  In September 1890, among a pile of torn-up documents delivered by Mme. Bastian was found a note handwritten in French which, when pieced together, proved to be a list of French military secrets handed over to the Germans by an unknown French officer of the General Staff. This discovery, which proved the existence of a traitor in the department, triggered a ferment in the corridors of the Conseil Supérieur de la Guerre, and the hunt was on for the culprit. By a process of elimination, officers of the military intelligence were able to narrow down a list of probable traitors, among whom was a young Jewish staff officer, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was immediately earmarked as the chief suspect.  
  	These are the essential facts of the “Dreyfus Affair,” as it came to be known, an episode that in many respects defined French anti-Semitism in the late 19th century. A case was built with the central objective of protecting the integrity of French military establishment, and in the process, the relatively muted anti-Semitism in France (at least compared to other European nations) was transformed into an era of virulent and violent Jew-hatred that characterized and sullied the final decade of the 19th century in France. Even today, as many of the affair’s nuances and facets have faded from memory, its political importance and anti-Semitic elements continue to be well-known and quite relevant today.  
  In 1913, Mary Phagan, a young Georgia factory girl and the daughter of tenant farmers, was raped and killed, and suspicion fell upon Leo Frank, the Jewish-American factory manager, who was subsequently arrested, tried, and convicted of her murder based on the thinnest of circumstantial evidence. The entire case against Frank rested on the testimony of the factory janitor, Jim Conley, despite the fact Conley had been arrested almost immediately after Frank when he was spotted washing what appeared to be blood off his clothes. 

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  Nature and Virtue Themed...

  Maria Murto, Päivi Halmekoski,...

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  This book includes nature and virtue themed guided imagery and visualisations. The exercises involve sitting, lying down, standing, or walking. There are also coloured pencil drawing tasks, which include nature observation and colouring virtues. The audiobook has the same exercises as the 2nd edition of the printed book. The instructions in the beginning of the book are shortened in the audiobook. 
  Narrator: Rebecca Clamp (British female voice). 
  Recorded by Hans Wessels. 
  Cover image, an opening oak bud: Yadana Tun. 
  Contents: 
  1. Nature and Virtue Themed Exercises for Relaxation and Concentration 
  2. Drawing Exercises 
  3. Ancient Forest 
  4. By the Seashore 
  5. Mountains 
  6. In a Meadow 
  7. Inside an Oak Grove 
  8. At a Lake 
  9. In an Alpine Meadow 
  10. In a Garden 
  11. Thankfulness 
  12. Serenity 
  13. Wonder 
  14. Peacefulness 
  15. Courage 
  16. Determination 
  17. Kindness 
  18. Patience 
  19. Confidence 
  20. In Nature 
  21. Slow Walk 
  22. Times of Day 
  23. Drawing Times of Day 
  24. Three Words 
  25. Colours of Virtues 
  26. Colours in Nature 
  27. Forms in Nature 
  28. Observing Nature with Coloured Pencils 
  29. Observing the Transformation from a Bud to Leaves 
  30. Creating Your Own Colouring Pages Out of Autumn Leaves

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  Stillpoint: Reflections From A...

  Barrett Martin

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  Stillpoint is the moment between thoughts, when all mental chatter ceases and the clarity of absolute mind emerges from within. Stillpoint is also an audiobook of short stories and original music from Grammy-winning producer, writer, and Zenist, Barrett Martin. Building on his previous two audiobooks that also came with musical soundtracks (The Singing Earth (2017) The Way Of The Zen Cowboy (2019), Stillpoint is his third audiobook with 18 stories and 15 original compositions that provide the soundtrack to the book. Both the book and the music were written and recorded during a calendar year between 2019-2020, when Barrett and his wife lived in a remote cliff house inside a wildlife refuge overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, between Washington State and British Columbia. It’s a region where Barrett grew up and locals refer to as Cascadia, a wild and dramatic place with fierce storms, enchanting forests, and magical animals: bald eagles, ravens, hawks, screech owls, coyotes, raccoons, deer, bats, and the odd multicolored snake, are just some of the many creatures that reside in Cascadia and inspire the stories and songs in the book.

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  Kaurnama - Kharkoo Sangharsh...

  Baljinder Singh Kotbhara

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  "Kaurnama: Kharkoo Sangharsh Dian Shaheed Bibian Dee Gatha" delves into the narratives of courageous women who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kharkoo sangharsh of 1980s-1990s in Punjab. Authored by Baljinder Singh Kotbhara, the book immortalizes the memory of these Shaheed Sikh women who bravely fought for their faith, laying down their lives in the pursuit of their beliefs. "Kaurnama" endeavors to preserve the legacies of these valiant women, ensuring that their stories continue to resonate. This work serves as a beacon of remembrance, honoring the unwavering commitment and selflessness of those who stood firm in the face of adversity. Kaurnama book stands as a testament to the resilience and sacrifice of these extraordinary individuals, inspiring reverence and admiration for their indomitable spirit in the hearts of readers. 
  You can order it from Sikh Siyasat and get it delivered anywhere in the world. 
   

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  Medieval England: An Enthralling...

  Enthralling History

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  If you want to discover the enthralling history of medieval England, then keep listening... 
  Knights, monks, kings, plague, war, Vikings, revolts, and so much more appear in the six hundred or so years known as the medieval period of English history. Our culture has romanticized many of these elements, and the Middle Ages has become full of stereotypes and tropes that appear again and again in movies, books, and even in our imaginations. But what was it really like? 
  This audiobook will separate the myth from reality and reveal what you know about medieval England and what you only think you know. It covers a sweeping overview of the period and dives into many of the fascinating facts and stories that have made people love the Middle Ages for so long. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll learn about:       How England got started       What it took to be the best and worst English king       Why you wouldn’t want to be a peasant in the Middle Ages       How one of the greatest catastrophes in human history, the Black Death, unfolded       The harsh punishments that kept the peace       How the church became the most powerful organization of the period       Why armored cavalry stopped being used in battles       What medieval people did for fun       And much, much more!

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  The Great Dictionary Spanish -...

  Benjamin Maximilian Eisenhauer

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  This dictionary contains around 60,000 Spanish terms with their English translations, making it one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. It offers a wide vocabulary from all areas as well as numerous idioms. The terms are translated from Spanish to English. If you need translations from English to Spanish, then the companion volume "The Great Dictionary English - Spanish" is recommended.

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