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  The Dachau Nazi Trial - The...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  During the postwar years, the United States initiated a comprehensive trial program in Germany to address Nazi crimes. This program included three main sets of trials: the International Military Trial at Nuremberg, the Nuremberg Military Tribunals, and trials conducted at the Dachau concentration camp. The Dachau trials focused on prosecuting individuals involved in atrocities at several camps liberated by American forces, such as Dachau, Mauthausen, Buchenwald, Flossenbürg, and Dora-Mittelbau. 
  These trials were a critical effort by the United States to punish Nazi crimes within the concentration camps. Over 1,000 defendants were tried at Dachau for violating the laws of war, as defined by international and American military norms. The legal process faced challenges due to the unprecedented nature of the crimes. A notable innovation in the Dachau trials was the use of a criminal conspiracy charge, which accused defendants of participating in the standard criminal design of the concentration camp system as a criminal organization. 
  However, after 1947 and 1948, issues arose due to inadequate planning for the trials' aftermath, particularly regarding the appellate process for convicted individuals. This became more pressing amid escalating tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. Two scandals drew public attention, leading to official investigations by the U.S. Congress into the Dachau tribunal program. 
  While the reviews were critical of the Army's handling of clemency, they largely praised the trials themselves. Despite this, over time, the Dachau trials faded from public memory.

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  Buddhism in Daily Life And Other...

  M. O’ C. Walshe

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 85 by M. O’ C. Walshe, Buddhism in Daily Life And Other Essays narrated by Jayashree Tata Nagaraj. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. 3. The eBook of Bodhi Leaves No. 85 can be downloaded from the BPS website.
   
  The essays included are:
  
  Buddhism in Daily Life
  Self-Deliverance
  How to Meditate without Meditating
  Axolotls
  
   
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  To be a “Buddhist” without making any attempt to put the principles into practice is nonsensical. Buddhism is essentially something to do rather than something to believe. The attainment of the higher wisdom will, for most people at least, be a long task which may not be fully achieved in this lifetime. But those who are sincerely treading the path will stand out. They will have something about them which subtly marks them out. They will be mindful, compassionate, considerate to others. While they will not rush round offering good advice to all and sundry unasked, they may well be the kind of people whom those in need of advice and help will instinctively turn to. They will be good citizens of the world, for the very reason that they are not too much caught up in its meretricious attractions.

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  Rhymes of Murder and Suicide -...

  Raymond Sturgis

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  "Mental health is not a disease but a disability in which its reality can become problematic for everyone without help. The mass shootings stem from individuals who have not been help or are off their medications to avert them from criminal activity. Suicides are high amongst our youth, due to depression and those that surround them fail or refuse to acknowledge their cry for help. If we desire to live free and enjoy life, we urgently must answer the mentally ill in our families, communities and workplace cry for help, or they will inevitably kill us or themselves to gain attention we ignored."

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  A Rare Recording of Psychologist...

  Timothy Leary

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  Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 - May 31, 1996) was an American psychologist and author known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs, particularly LSD. Evaluations of Leary are polarized, ranging from "bold oracle" to "publicity hound". According to poet Allen Ginsberg, he was "a hero of American consciousness", and writer Tom Robbins called him a "brave neuronaut". President Richard Nixon called him "the most dangerous man in America". During the 1960s and 1970s, at the height of the counterculture movement, Leary was arrested 36 times. The following recording was made in 1992.

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  Reflections on Doing Your Great...

  Cheryl Lafferty Eckl

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  Awaken the voice of your True Self and bring your talents to a world that needs you. The ability to contribute your unique gifts to the world is more essential now that every before--for your own life and the lives of people you may not even know. The key to creating that life rests in the presence of your True Self, also known as the Wise Inner Counselor--the aspect of yourself that is most caring, honest, trustworthy and responsible. For many years, award-winning author, inspirational teacher, mystical writer & storyteller Cheryl Lafferty Eckl has pondered the mystery of how we tape into our personal greatness that is the essence of our True Self. In Doing Your Great Work she shares her reflections on the timeless principles, behaviors and attitudes that can help you become highly effective in any occupation.Cheryl invites you to dive into the great work that only you can accomplish. Discover how you can create a life of deep, lasting meaning and leave the world a better place in the process.

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  LIVING WITH YOUR CONSCIENCE -...

  Dr. Joel A. Freeman

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  A FUN WAY TO GET YOUR CONSCIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU! 
  Dr. Joel A. Freeman, human behavior specialist, knows what it takes to get your conscience to work for you. In this book, Joel couples his sometimes off-the-wall brand of humor with personal vulnerability and ancient wisdom as he demonstrates how all of us, even great heroes of faith, struggle with issues of conscience. 
  IN THIS IMAGINATIVE BOOK, YOU WILL:Eavesdrop on make-believe conversations with angels.Attend an imaginary "Neurotics Anonymous" meeting made up of prominent biblical characters.Learn what caused the Old Testament prophet, Balaam, to compromise his message as told by, who else? His donkey! 
  Combining biblical case studies and examples from his own life experience, author Freeman helps us find freedom from the tyranny of unrealistic expectations and false guilt. You'll learn what the Bible says about the power of the clear conscience, and you'll discover how to experience integrity with God, yourself, and others. 
  ENDORSEMENTS: 
  From his unique style and perspective, Joel Freeman exposes the human conscience. He asks readers to look that their own conscience with both laughter and conviction. The conscience has an intricate function in God's design of human beings. Making peace with our conscience God's way is necessary for healthy Christian living. Freeman's book is a source of reflection and insight on this important topic. 
  ~ Paul Meier, M.D 
  With wit and disarming style, Joel Freeman explains the many benefits that come from a clear conscience. He offers refreshing insights on a subject that hits all of this right where we live. 
  ~ Dr. D. James Kennedy

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