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  Fairlie's Secret War - How One...

  John Riddell

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  During the Second World War the Royal Navy's vitally important Anti-submarine Experimental Establishment was secretly moved from Portland in Dorset to the Ayrshire village of Fairlie, to escape German bombing on the south coast. For the next six years it occupied the boatyard of yacht builder William Fife on the Firth of Clyde. During this time, highly confidential world-leading research on the acoustic detection of submarines by asdic – now known as sonar – was carried out by hundreds of scientists, officers and local men and women based at Fairlie. As experiments took place into new ways of sinking German U-boats, the peace of the quiet village was shattered. Winston Churchill described the work done at Fairlie as critical to winning the Battle of the Atlantic and ultimately the war. The research remained relevant to anti-submarine warfare long after the war, and is still relevant today.
  Fairlie's role in the war was not disclosed until relatively recently. Highly illustrated throughout and making use of previously unpublished material, this book tells the full story of the establishment at Fairlie for the first time. It describes the impact it had on local people, and their relationship with the naval officers and scientists who came to work there.
  Winner of the John Strawhorn Memorial Quaich, awarded by the Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies 'to an individual or group who is judged to have made an outstanding contribution to the local history of Ayrshire'.

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  Zen at the End of Religion - An...

  James Ishmael Ford

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  Zen as the ideal path for those who have left institutional religion behind 
   
  Do you feel there is something more to be found in life? Is there something more for your life? Traditionally people turn to religions to find that "more." 
   
  Today, when cultures are in upheaval and traditional religions are collapsing, a prominent Zen teacher explores the possibility of a spirituality at the heart of all religions. 
   
  Zen at the End of Religion is a brief introduction to Zen as a practical expression of perennial wisdom, a "naturalistic perennialism." 
   
  The book offers a simple introduction to the core of Zen's why and how. While Zen is a rich and varied tradition, this introduction focuses on the essentials, the foundations of the Zen way. This book explores the Four Noble Truths, the Two Truths, the Ten Ox Herding Pictures, Zen meditation, samadhi, koans, enlightenment, and more.

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  Recognize and Ward off Dark...

  Martina Richter

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  Do you feel manipulated and deceived? Do you trust people too easily and allow yourself to be blinded by them? Do you have the feeling that you always end up with the wrong people and end up being surprised by their cold-heartedness? Or have you caught a manipulator and want to understand their behavior? Then you have made the right decision by buying this guide.
  A dark side lurks in many people. They use psychological tricks to manipulate the people around them and play them off against each other. They use people cold-heartedly to achieve their own goals and rarely feel remorse or regret. Have you also had experiences with cold-hearted people and want to understand their behavior? This guide will give you answers to all your questions about dark psychology. You will learn all about the dark side of psychology. What constitutes it and how to recognize people with a dark side.

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  Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing

  Sally Lloyd-Jones, Jago

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  From Jago and Sally Lloyd-Jones, the creators of the bestselling Jesus Storybook Bible, comes this gorgeous and innovative collection of 101 simple-yet- profound thoughts on faith. Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing shares profound spiritual truths from the Bible told in a conversational tone—drawing insights from creation, history, science, the writings of great thinkers and preachers and writers, and more—to turn the reader’s eyes toward the God who loves them with a Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love. 
  Perfect for family devotions, bedtime, story time, or even as a companion to The Jesus Storybook Bible, this accessible yet theologically rich book reveals biblical truth in word and image-all working together and designed to do one thing: to make the reader’s heart sing.

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  War Crimes - Accountability and...

  Marcus Klein

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  War crimes represent some of the most heinous acts of violence committed during conflict, violating the basic principles of humanity and decency. These crimes, which range from genocide to the targeting of civilians, are not only devastating to the victims but also to the social fabric of entire societies. Over the centuries, the world has witnessed numerous atrocities during wartime, but the formal recognition and prosecution of these crimes have evolved significantly, especially in the last century. 
    
  The need for accountability in the face of war crimes is critical. It is not only about bringing perpetrators to justice but also about establishing a global standard that deters such crimes in the future. The introduction of international laws and institutions aimed at prosecuting war crimes marks a pivotal shift in the international community's approach to warfare. The atrocities committed during World War II, particularly the Holocaust and other acts of genocide, were a wake-up call for the global community. This led to the creation of the Nuremberg Trials, the first real attempt to hold individuals accountable for war crimes, and set the foundation for modern international law. 
    
  The purpose of this book is to explore the concept of war crimes, the historical development of international law designed to address such crimes, and the ongoing challenges of prosecuting these atrocities. We will examine the evolution of legal frameworks, such as the Geneva Conventions and the establishment of the International Criminal Court, and discuss how these institutions work to hold individuals and states accountable for their actions during wartime.

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  The War With Mexico

  Justin H. Smith

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  This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.  
   
  "The War with Mexico" written by Justin Harvey Smith is a comprehensive account of the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the events that led to the conflict, the political and military strategies employed by both sides, and the ultimate consequences of the war.Smith's work won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1920. He extensively covers various aspects of the conflict such as the causes of the war, including the annexation of Texas and the dispute over the Texas-Mexico border. It also provides detailed accounts of the major battles and diplomatic exchanges that occurred during the war.Smith's narrative isn't just limited to the battlefield, he delves into the political and social repercussions of the war as well, both in the United States and Mexico. He also examines the roles played by key figures in the conflict, including US President James K. Polk and Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna.For those interested in understanding the Mexican-American War in depth, "The War with Mexico" by Justin H. Smith remains an authoritative and engaging resource even many years after its initial publication.

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