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  Darkest Christmas - December...

  Peter Harmsen

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  December 1942 saw the bloodiest Christmas in the history of mankind. Men were killing each other in greater numbers than ever before. The Holocaust continued, and innocent civilians were murdered by the thousands throughout the evil Nazi empire, even as the perpetrators celebrated the birth of Christ. 
   
   
   
  Millions stationed in far-off lands amid the greatest conflict in human history feared this was their last Christmas in freedom, or their last Christmas alive. At the same time as the slaughter continued unabated, throughout the world there were random acts of kindness. These gestures also straddled religious barriers and sometimes included those of non-Christian faiths. 
   
   
   
  At the same time, Christmas 1942 saw the injunction of "good will to man" distorted in ugly and callous ways. In Berlin, Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels spent time with his family while still buried in feverish fantasies about the Jewish world conspiracy. 
   
   
   
  Christmas 1942 saw the entire range of man's conduct towards his fellow man, reflecting the extremes of behavior, good and bad, that World War II gave rise to. The way the holiday was marked around the world tells a deeper, more universal story of the human condition.

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  Raja Yoga - Mastery of Mind and...

  Clarice Bendleton

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  Raja Yoga, often referred to as the "Royal Path," is a systematic and disciplined approach to mastering the mind and attaining spiritual realization. It is one of the four primary paths of yoga, alongside Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion), Karma Yoga (the path of action), and Jnana Yoga (the path of knowledge). Unlike other yogic paths that focus primarily on physical postures, devotion, or intellectual inquiry, Raja Yoga is centered on meditation and self-discipline, guiding the practitioner toward self-mastery and inner peace. 
  The foundation of Raja Yoga lies in the philosophy outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, an ancient text that provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the workings of the mind and the process of achieving higher states of consciousness. Patanjali describes Raja Yoga as an eightfold path, also known as the Ashtanga (Eight Limbs) of Yoga, which serves as a structured roadmap for spiritual evolution. These eight limbs include ethical disciplines, physical postures, breath control, withdrawal of the senses, concentration, meditation, and ultimately, self-realization. 
  At its core, Raja Yoga teaches that the mind is both the greatest obstacle and the most powerful tool on the path to enlightenment. The human mind is often restless, filled with distractions, desires, and attachments that prevent one from experiencing true inner peace. Raja Yoga provides the techniques to tame this restless mind, bringing it under conscious control and aligning it with a higher state of awareness. Through meditation, a practitioner learns to transcend the fluctuations of thought, entering a state of stillness and clarity where deeper truths about existence and the self can be realized.

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  CLAMPdown - The lowdown on the...

  Ian Wolf

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  Read the only book containing an appendix of eye losses, makes reference to hand gel depicting a gay assassin, and to compare a group of all-women Japanese comic book artists to a German electronic band. 
  In early 2020, Ian Wolf - manga critic in print and online, autistic comedic data specialist, and some time question writer for Richard Osman's House of Games - decided that the best way to keep himself occupied while Britain was in Covid lockdown was to write a humorous book about his favorite manga artists - CLAMP... the women behind such works as Cardcaptor Sakura, xxxHOLiC, X and Magic Knight Rayearth. 
  If you want to find out why the cases of the CLAMP School Detectives sound like challenges from Taskmaster, why almost everything in Magic Knight Rayearth is named after a car, why the British Museum illustrated their manga exhibit using the soft-core lesbian manga Miyuki-chan in Wonderland, or why the Cardcaptor Sakura Kinomoto's best friend has more than a whiff of The Fast Show's 13th Duke of Wybourne about her, this is the book for you.

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  Another Sojourner Looking for...

  Millicent E. Brown

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  Memories and insights of a lifetime fighting for Black freedom and social justice 
   
   
   
  Millicent E. Brown's family home at 270 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina, was a center of civil rights activity. There Brown gained intimate knowledge of the struggle for racial justice, and those experiences set her on a life course dedicated to the civil rights struggle. Best known as the named plaintiff in the federal court case that, in 1963, forced the initial desegregation of public schools in South Carolina, her experiences as an activist range across years and well beyond her native state. Another Sojourner Looking for Truth is Brown's insightful reflection on her search for freedom in a nation deeply mired in white supremacist beliefs and overt violence against people of color. 
   
   
   
  In this revealing memoir, Brown writes about her fears and doubts, as well as the challenges of being a teenager expected to "represent the race" and combat negative stereotypes of African Americans. Listeners also gain perspective on the interpersonal aspects of white backlash to civil rights progress and strategic machinations within the movement. Overall, Brown's words will inform, inspire, and challenge everyone to better understand the Black Freedom Struggle and confront its ongoing challenges.

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  The Lost Ark of the Covenant –...

  James Knight

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  The Ark of the Covenant—the legendary chest said to hold the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments—has been missing for centuries. Was it hidden before Jerusalem fell? Did it ever leave the Temple of Solomon? Could it be secretly kept in a guarded Ethiopian monastery or within the depths of the Vatican? 
  This audiobook explores the history, religious significance, and modern theories surrounding the Ark’s disappearance. Delve into biblical accounts, ancient texts, and archaeological discoveries to separate fact from fiction. 
  The Lost Ark of the Covenant – Does It Exist? is a thrilling exploration of one of history’s greatest religious mysteries, perfect for history lovers, mystery seekers, and those fascinated by ancient artifacts.

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  Hildegard of Bingen: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Hildegard of Bingen, saint and medieval healer: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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