In this study (her D.Phil thesis, U. of Bradford, UK), Mendeleson (American studies, Middlesex U., London) writes about one of the longest and most ambitious projects undertaken by the Society of Friends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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This is the new poetry book by one of Australia's foremost poets and winner of the 2005 Patrick White Literary Award. The author's poems are philosophical meditations based on her own memories and experiences and in this collection she engages closely with.

Memoirs of a Jew (b. Faye Lazebnik) from Lenin, Poland (now Belarus), who survived the Nazi occupation in this region, on the Polish-Soviet border. On 14 August 1942 the ghetto of Lenin was liquidated by the Nazis; the author was spared as a "specialist" (a photographer). In September 1942 she joined Soviet partisans in the Molotov brigade and served there as a photographer, nurse, and soldier. Relates the experiences of Jewish fighters amongst the Soviet partisans. Antisemitism existed among some partisans, and sometimes it cost Jews their lives. In July 1944 the area in which she fought was liberated by Soviet troops. In 1945 she returned to Poland, and in 1948 emigrated to Canada.

Describes ten large-scale public investments, including the Louisiana Purchase, the Panama Canal, and the G.I. Bill, and their impact on American economics and society.

Washington's Farewell Address comprises various aspects of American political thinking. It reaches beyond any period limited in time and reveals the basic issue of the American attitude toward foreign policy: the tension between Idealism and Realism. Settled by men who looked for gain and by men who sought freedom, born into independence in a century of enlightened thinking and of power politics, America has wavered in her foreign policy between Idealism and Realism, and her great historical moments have occurred when both were combined. Thus the history of the Farwell Address forms only part of the wider, endless, urgent problem. Felix Gilbert analyzes the diverse intellectual trends which went into the making of the Farwell Address, and sheds light on its beginnings.

Expertly arranged Piano Duet by Felix Mendelssohn from the Kalmus Edition series. This Intermediate / Advanced Piano Duet (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) is from the Romantic era. 2 copies are required for performance.

Wild and tame animals intersect as they question how life is different on the other side.

Written by the author of the beloved classic "Bambi, " this story of a boy, his dog, and their bravery on the battlefield reaches a new generation of readers with a fresh look.

The Devil begins his work by planting doubts in János’s mind, making him question his fiancée’s loyalty and commitment. Meanwhile, he tempts Hilda with the allure of personal freedom and excitement, suggesting that true happiness can only be achieved by casting aside societal and moral constraints. The Devil’s words resonate with both characters, each facing a growing internal conflict between their moral beliefs and burgeoning desires. His relentless probing begins to strain the couple’s relationship, pushing them closer to betrayal. Through wit, irony, and suspense, Molnár crafts a story that serves as both a moral fable and a psychological drama, exploring how easily people can be swayed by temptation. In the end, while the couple grapples with their newfound insights and the Devil’s impact, they must confront their own choices and decide if love or self-interest will ultimately prevail. Molnár’s play remains a classic in examining the struggle between good and evil, personal agency, and the enduring allure of forbidden desires.

Coffee Melts Bars, powerfully blows the cell door off their hinges, revealing - for the first time ever - life inside the explosive, hot-headed and totally dangerous world of Israel's maximum security prisons. Fishel Jacobs was the only American ever to serve as a high ranking officer, Major, and Rabbi, inside the crazy walls of the IPS (Israeli Prison Service). As an heavyweight karate champ, and eighth degree master instructor, Jacobs is never intimidated by his underlings. Even when they include the world's most evil Islamic terrorists, men serving seventeen life sentences As an orthodox Jewish rabbi, Jacobs is there to mend the broken hearts and lives of his thousands of criminal inmates. Men and women who made mistakes outside, and now find themselves crying and longing for freedom on Jacobs shoulder. A rugged book, these absolutely true stories are fast becoming a national best seller. And, the book has already sprouted a major Hollywood movie. The theme running throughout is: The lower man falls, the higher his spirit may eventually rise. But, the underlying feeling one realizes, through Jacobs' fantastic personality is: Life without humor is not funny Get this book. It will change how you view prison, people and luck. It may change your life. It will give you hope

A panda family does not eat meat, apples, or hay like the other animals in the zoo, but instead loves to munch on bunches of bamboo.

After her father's death, Rachel and her mother move from Los Angeles to the small town of Angel Corners, where she adjusts to her new life with the help of some other fifth-grade girls and her very own guardian angel.

The political landscape created by industrialization in the first half of the twentieth century has become increasingly unstable as the industrial labor force contracts, eroding support for labor parties on a global scale. This volume examines challenges faced by labor in the West over thelast decade, through a comparative study of labor-based political parties in the United States, England, France, West Germany, Sweden, Israel and Canada. The contributors, internationally-recognized sociologists and political scientists, examine factors contributing to the growth, maintenance ordecline of these parties, while Piven offers a comprehensive overview of labor politics and shows how the history of labor parties in other countries helps make sense of the postwar history of the Democratic party in the U.S.