In the months following its release, this book has emerged as a disturbingly accurate account of the Bush administration's handling of civil liberties and torture. Authored by Michael Ratner, President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Ellen Ray, President of the Institute for Media Analysis, it serves as the most authoritative documentation of President Bush's establishment of a network of detention centers that operate without accountability and violate U.S. and international law. The resource section includes the Gonzales memo to President Bush and excerpts from the Geneva Conventions, providing compelling evidence of how the administration sought to fundamentally alter America's commitment to civil and human rights. This work emphasizes the necessity for all Americans to resist actions taken in their name. For the first time, it compiles the governmental memorandum that contributed to the conditions at Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib, and beyond. Ratner and Ray offer a definitive account of the events leading to the current situation at Guantanamo and underscore the importance of continuing the fight against violations of U.S. and international law since 9/11. This book is essential reading for anyone concerned with the rule of law, liberty, democracy, and the right to dissent.
Terry Waite Book order (chronological)
Terry Waite is an English humanitarian and author whose works often draw from profound life experiences. As an envoy for the Church of England, he encountered perilous situations that shaped his perspective on humanity and resilience. His writing explores themes of hope, endurance, and the complexities of human connection under duress. Readers connect with his candid reflections and insightful portrayals of the human spirit.
Moudrost žalmů
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Knihy čerpající z pokladů duchovní tradice. Texty jsou bohatě doprovázeny barevnými reprodukcemi.
The Wisdom of the Psalms
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
'The Book of Psalms' is one of the best-loved parts of the Bible. From the hope and trust of Psalm 23 to others which express every emotion from devotion to despair, these ancient poems run the gamut of human experience. They ring as true today as when they were first written thousands of years ago.
This autobiography describes the hours before and after Terry Waite was taken hostage. Waite analyzes his thoughts and feelings immediately prior to captivity. It is also an account of his years in solitary confinement and of the inner strengths which enabled him to survive.