Where is God? What are angels? Who made them? Such questions have arisen over the ages and are answered with a type of story Jews call Midrash-Midrashim in the plural. The Hebrew word means "search and explain." The search takes place in the pages of the Bible. The explanation, the Midrash, is based on an answer found in those pages. New stories led to others, and eventually to a vast library of Midrashim. A selection of these have been woven into the stories in this book, retellings from the Book of from Creation to the world of angels, the fall of Satan, Cain and Abel, the Emerald Book of Secrets, good King Methuselah, Noah and Naamah, and the binding of Isaac. Stunning woodcut illustrations accompany these graceful, witty stories in a book that will illuminate familiar texts in a thought-provoking and entertaining way.

Constantly trying to fend off attempts by her daughter to move her into assisted living, Esther Lustig, an elderly Jewish woman, finds herself lost in a world which has disappeared along with many who had inhabited it.

In Women in College, feminist and sociologist Mirra Komarovsky interviewed women who entered Barnard College in the fall of 1979, finding that the demands of college life facilitated and occasionally forced many of these women to change their self-concept. Many felt trapped between new ideals of femininity - including action, vigor, rational competence, and effectiveness - and traditional notions of femininity, centered around emotional nurturance, passivity and kindness. This study forms the basis of her critique of the struggle that arose from the differences in what were seen as the mutually exclusive roles of homemaker and those who pursued work outside the home.

“Vigorous, passionate, humane, and extremely readable. . . For an account of what has actually happened. . . Glenny’s book so far stands unparalleled.”—The New Republic The fall of Yugoslavia tells the whole, true story of the Balkan Crisis—and the ensuing war—for those around the world who have watched the battle unfold with a mixture of horror, dread, and confusion. When Croatia and Slovenia declared their independence in June 1991, peaceful neighbors of four decades took up arms against each other once again and a savage war flared in the Balkans. The underlying causes go back to business left unfinished by both the Second and First World Wars. In this acclaimed book, now revised and updated with a new chapter on the Dayton Accords and the subsequent U.S. involvement, Misha Glenny offers a sobering eyewitness chronicle of the events that rekindled the violent conflict, a lucid and impartial analysis of the politics behind them, and incisive portraits of the main personalities involved. Above all, he shows us the human realities behind the headlines, and puts in its true, historical context one of the most ferocious civil wars of our time.

I was just following orders. Nazis gave this excuse for committing previously unimaginable atrocities. In trying 22 of the highest Nazi officials at Nuremberg, the Allies established that this was not an acceptable defense and that war crimes would not go unpunished. This anthology details the preparation and conduct of the greatest criminal trial.

Newspapers and magazines across the country have carried extensive articles on the fast-growing Jes for Jesus movement. Moishe Rosen, the group's colorful, controversial leader, has expressed his beliefs on television talk shows, on radio, at Jesus rallies and concerts, on streetcorners. What does it mean to be a Jew for Jesus? How did the movement evolve? What are the goals and strategies of its members? In straightforward, candid language, spiced with clever aphorisms, Moishe Rosen describes his own dramatic conversation to Christianity and recounts the evolution of a movement comprised of Jews who recognize Jesus Christ as their Messiah. Jews for Jesus are, in his own words,...a tribe of contrasting individuals who have been welded together by one primary goal: to let non-believers, and especially young Jews, know what Jesus has done for us. Rosen firmly maintains that it is possible for Jews who become Christians to retain their Jewish identity. The lives of several young people who form the nucleus of the Jews for Jesus movement demonstrate that becoming a Christian completes a Jew and enables him to more fully appreciate his rich Jewish heritage. Many Jews for Jesus are making unique, creative contributions to the Christian church by adapting the cultural traditions of the Jewish religion to express their newfound faith in Jesus Christ....I believe we have rediscoverd a distinctively Jewish way to present Jesus which has been lying dormant for centuries. We are now issuing a general invitation to our gentile brethren to return with us to those lost cultural treasures and enjoy! JEWS FOR JESUS tells the exciting story of a dynamic Christian movement and presents effective evangelism techniques and creative ways of expressing faith which will enrich the spiritual life of every Christian. -Publisher

An insightful assessment of the world's current state, infused with a cautious optimism, by one of today's most respected analysts . Amidst the challenges of political polarization and social upheaval, analyst Moisés Naím offers a balanced, clear-eyed perspective on our global landscape. What Is Happening to Us? is a collection of articles that offer a thoughtful and analytical approach to the issues shaping our contemporary world. Covering a wide range of global topics, these pieces deliver essential insights for those seeking to understand the forces at play and to work towards a more prosperous, free, and just future.

In September 2011 artist and firebrand, Molly Crabapple, locked herself in a hotel room, covered the walls in paper, and filled 270 square feet of wall with art. The project, called "Molly Crabapple''s Week in Hell," is a wild ride through the imagination of an artist stretching herself to the limits of her endurance. Gorgeous photographs by Steve Prue show Ms. Crabapple''s sheer talent, audacity, and ambition at work. From the first stroke of pen upon paper to the glorious 360-degree view of a room full of art, this book chronicles the trials and joys of the Week in Hell, including visits from some of New York City''s artistic luminaries, absinthe parties, live models, and musical accompaniment. The project was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign which garnered 745 backers who watched the whole week unfold in live webcasts with the artist, following Molly Crabapple into the madness of art.

An honest, heartbreaking and brutally funny memoir about losing a mother you never really had - and a comfort to anyone who loves someone who drives them crazy.[Bokinfo]

Follyfoot Farm is a retirement home for old or unwanted horses, invariably horses rescued from a cruel fate or cruel owners. It's run by the Colonel who is helped by his stepdaughter, Callie, and two stable-hands, Dora and Steve. These three youngsters have plenty to do at the stables, but can always find time to get involved in the mysteries and adventures that abound at Follyfoot.

Can we download our consciousness, and if so where should the backup be stored? Why is it that we can drive tired, but not drunk (when sleepiness has caused many more accidents)? What senses would we want to add if we could expand our perception? What types of crimes might we face in an era of neural implants? What would learning look like if humans could transmit thoughts across brains? How can we improve (/ruin) relationships, sex, and intimacy using cross-brain communication? And what can the business world do as it prepares for a world of mind reading? Those and other issues that are at the forefront of current neuroscience research are addressed in a sequence of comical and thought-provoking illustrations by Moran Cerf, professor of neuroscience and business. This graphical visualization of our future makes readers of all ages - kids and adults alike - laugh, and then think.

Just as Jacob Two-Two settles into his new life in Canada, things are turned upside down First, Jacob gets a new neighbor, who does double duty as a spy; then he gets a new principal, who turns out to be mean and nasty; and then, unknowingly, he makes an enemy - but who could it be? Jacob Two-Two returns in this new adventure that takes him into the fascinating world of spycraft

Seventy years after it took place, the Holocaust committed against the Jews of Europe during World War II continues to cast a giant shadow over humankind. Man's inhumanity to man is not a thing of the past. Genocidal action is still commonplace around the globe. Has humankind learned the lessons of the past? Is the human race doomed to live in a perpetual state of war and self-destruction? Explaining the Holocaust shows how, given the right circumstances, human beings can lose their humanity. Does that mean that the ethical teachings of the major religions are wishful thinking? This book tackles two questions that continue to be asked by people everywhere: Why did a highly civilized nation like Germany, in the middle of the twentieth century, commit the most heinous crime in all of human history? And if indeed there is a loving God who made a covenant with the people of Israel, why were millions of innocent, peaceful Jews dehumanized, starved, tortured, and systematically murdered? Explaining the Holocaust spares no one in discussing the enormity of the evil. But it also shows how the divine spark in human beings did not die during those years of darkness, and why we still have a glimmer of hope. ""Explaining the Holocaust is balanced, graceful, and probing. Including both Jewish and Christian theological responses to the Holocaust, as well as voices from around the world, Rabbi Schreiber presents an historical overview of the Holocaust and Holocaust studies. His style is personal, engaging, and conversational, yet also reveals his extensive knowledge and erudition. An excellent book for small-group discussion."" --Alice Ogden Bellis, Professor of Old Testament, Howard University School of Divinity Mordecai Schreiber is the author of several books on the Bible and on the Holocaust. His latest book is Hearing the Voice of God (2013). He is the founder of Schreiber Translations and Schreiber Publishing. Now retired from both, he devotes his time to research and writing.

Militærhistorie. Om biblens mange militære begivenheder, slag og kampe. Forfatterne Herzog er tidligere præsident for Israel, og Gichon er tidligere professor i arkæologi ved Tel Aviv University og bogen "present a comprehensive work on the wars of ancient Israel. Both authors have seen extensive military service in much the same areas as feature in the biblical accounts". Bogen rekonstruere mange af Biblens militære slag og kampe med anvendelse af vore dages militære begrebsverden, desuden mange skitser, kort og fotos. Bogen udkom oprindeligt i 1978, denne udgave er nyrevideret med tilføjelse af flere kort og fotos.

When Zachary loses his oldest toy and first friend, he searches for it behind the couch where he discovers a wonderful, imaginary world.

A retelling of the Old Testament story of how Noah and his family were saved, along with two of every living creature, when God destroyed the wicked of the world with a devastating flood.

A collection of tales about the Greek god Pan and his relatives and some of the grand and silly things they did.

Sylvie the cat persuades her boy to go into the darkness very late at night, where they are greeted by the shadows of roses and other flowers, and by nocturnal animals who whisper, "it's almost here."