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  The Trauma Beat - A Case for...

  Tamara Cherry

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  A groundbreaking and thorough examination of the trauma caused by the media covering crimes, both to victims and journalists, from a respected journalist and victim advocate 
   
   
   
  In The Trauma Beat, an eye-opening combination of investigative journalism and memoir, former big-city crime reporter Tamara Cherry calls on her award-winning skills as a journalist to examine the impact of the media on trauma survivors and the impact of trauma on members of the media. As Tamara documents the experiences of those who were forced to suffer on the public stage, she is confronted by everything she got wrong on the crime beat. 
   
   
   
  Covering murders and traffic fatalities to sexual violence and mass violence, Cherry exposes a system set up to fail trauma survivors and journalists. Why do some families endure a swell of unwanted attention after the murder of a loved one, while others suffer from a lack of attention? What is it like to have a microphone shoved in your face seconds after escaping the latest mass shooting? What is the lasting impact on the reporter holding that microphone? The Trauma Beat explores these issues with the raw, reflective detail of a journalist moving from ignorance to understanding and shame to healing.

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  The Big Truth - Upholding...

  Major Garrett, David Becker

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  When a seven-million-vote margin of victory and 306 electoral votes pointed to Joe Biden as the victor in the 2020 Presidential Election, Trump-fueled conspiracy theories exploded. 
   
    
   
  In The Big Truth, CBS's Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and the nation's foremost elections expert David Becker completely upend The Big Lie that has infected the Far Right with firsthand stories of election officials like Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, election director Thomas Freitag. And they reveal the concrete evidence proving that 2020 may have been the most secure US election ever. But Garrett and Becker go beyond the key players from all six swing states, the pre-election litigation that clarified the rules for both parties, and the fully auditable and verifiable ballots used. They lay bare the methods being undertaken right now to undercut faith, belief, and effectiveness of elections, identifying the places where the most dire actions have been taken since 2020—where election laws have been changed; or election officials been hounded out of office, retired out of frustration/fatigue, or been replaced by pro-Trump political figures.

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  I AM JEANNE - Who is the real...

  Mike Cavalli

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  The arrival of Jeanne D’Arc on to the earth plane and her subsequent adventures has left an un-erasable mark in the history books. 
  One of the greatest remote viewers of all time, the image of Jeanne D’Arc, the legend, visionary & clairvoyant, has weaved its magic transcending time itself.  
  Her strength, courage and compassion is recognised by protagonists, artists, musicians and even freedom fighters. She is a symbol against oppression and injustice. 
  But how did Jeanne D’Arc come to be? To unravel this mystery we must be prepared to unlearn everything that popular history has insisted we believe. Only then like a jigsaw puzzle adding piece by piece, we can obtain a clearer picture and by doing so rebuild the true character of Jeanne D’Arc, the saint, the visionary, the legend.

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  Mass Supervision - Probation...

  Vincent Schiraldi

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  We've heard a lot in recent years about the nearly 2.1 million people incarcerated in American prisons and jails. But what about the approximately four million more who are on probation and parole—monitored by the state at great expense and at risk of being sent to prison at the whim of a probation or parole officer for the least imaginable infraction? 
   
   
   
  Vincent Schiraldi was New York City probation commissioner under Mayor Bloomberg, supervising a system charged with monitoring 30,000 people on a daily basis. In Mass Supervision, he combines firsthand experience with deep research on the inadequately explored practices of probation and parole, to illustrate how these forms of state supervision have strayed from their original goal of providing constructive and rehabilitative alternatives to prison. They have become instead, Schiraldi argues, a "recidivism trap" for people trying to lead productive lives in the wake of a criminal conviction. 
   
   
   
  Schiraldi offers the first full and up-to-date account of these two key aspects of our criminal justice system, showing that these practices increase incarceration, have little impact on crime rates, and needlessly disrupt countless lives. Ultimately, he argues that they should be dramatically downsized or even abolished completely.

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  The Brothers of the Shining Robe

  Manly P. Hall

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  In this rare and mystical work, Manly P. Hall unveils the hidden thread of spiritual brotherhood that guides the evolution of humanity from behind the veil. The Brothers of the Shining Robe refers to the invisible order of Initiates, Sages, and Adepts who, throughout the ages, have silently labored for the advancement of truth, beauty, and enlightenment on Earth. 
  Through poetic symbolism and philosophical insight, Hall traces the legacy of these hidden guardians—from ancient Egypt and Greece to the esoteric schools of the East and the secret societies of the modern West. He explores their doctrines, their sacred duty to the soul of the world, and their constant battle against ignorance and materialism. 
  More than a history, this book is a spiritual call to remembrance: that there are still those who wear the shining robe—not of cloth, but of light—and who work for the regeneration of the human spirit. Their presence is known not by words, but by their silent wisdom and unwavering service.

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  Discovering the Sacred in...

  Mirabai Starr

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   In this 2024 conversation with Travis Glen Sebera, Mirabai Starr, an acclaimed author and translator of mystical texts, shares how ordinary moments invite us to explore how the sacred can be woven into daily life. She shares how ordinary moments—like washing dishes or walking in nature—can be transformed into sacred experiences. Drawing on the wisdom of saints like Teresa of Ávila and Brother Lawrence, she encourages us to embrace our daily lives as a spiritual practice. Starr emphasizes the decline of organized religion and the importance of deconstructing inherited beliefs to foster direct spiritual experiences. Whether through nature, creativity, or intimate relationships, Starr shows us how to access the sacred, even in city parks or during everyday activities. Her reflections on suffering, love, and mysticism provide profound insights into how we can experience the divine in the immediacy of our lives. "God lives among the pots and pans," says Mirabai, echoing Teresa of Ávila. 
  Mirabai Starr is the author and editor of many books including:Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003)The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004)Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics series 2008)God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam (Monkfish 2012)Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics (Sounds True 2018)Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life As Sacred Gound (HarperOne 2024) 
  Interview Date: 9/13/       Tags: Mirabai Starr, Daily mysticism, spiritual practice, intimate relationships, deconstructing religion, direct spiritual experience, creativity, nature, rituals, personal growth, Spirituality, Personal Transformation, Religion, Women’s Studies, Relationships, Nature, Art & Creativity

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