A politically-minded young lady and an awkward lawyer marry and eventually become President and First Lady

Essays analyze the concept of totalitarianism in George Orwell's novel, 1984, and examine the political issues raised by the book.

Essays analyze the concept of totalitarianism in George Orwell's novel, 1984, and examine the political issues raised by the book.

Sophie Mandel tries to adjust to life in 1940s England, after being brought there from war-torn Germany at age seven as part of the Kindertransport.

"In this timely book, historian Ilan Pappé argues that with the 2022 election of the most right-wing government in Israel's history, the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the subsequent Israeli war on Gaza, political fractures inherent in the Jewish state have expanded dangerously - and will potentially lead to Israel's collapse. With the goal of working towards a transition that is as peaceful as possible, Pappé sets out his thoughts about the risks and opportunities emerging from this historical moment. Eight "mini-revolutions," he argues, will be necessary for this more hopeful future to emerge, including: Relocating the Right of Return of the Palestinian refugees to the center of the future vision; Establishing a new definition for the Jewish collective in historical Palestine; Finalizing a plan for the future of the Jewish settlements built in the West Bank since 1967; and Creating a new strategy for a united Palestinian national movement. Pappé concretely envisions a more just future - a democratic decolonized state for both Palestinians and Israelis - and how we might get there" -- publisher's description.

Somewhere in the West Bank, an Israeli patrol is assaulted by a Palestinian commando. One Israeli soldier is killed and another is kidnapped. Wounded, in a state of shock, the hostage loses hold of reality and forgets everything, even his own name. Eventually he is rescued, taken in by two Palestinian women and his wounds heal. He becomes Nessim, brother of Falast?n, an anorexic Law student; and son of Asmahane, the blind widow of an official who was shot dead in an ambush. Nessim passes through the looking glass, suffering the daily anguish of the inhabitants of the colonized West Bank. In this poignant novel, Hubert Haddad makes Falast?n a modern Antigone: proud, untamed and the victim of man's cruelty. Reflecting the beauty of the setting in his style, he models a modern tragedy in all its horror and absurdity.

Over 150 tales from the Talmud, the Zohar, Jewish folktales, and Hasidic lore.

Text: English, German (translation)

Delve into the dark heart of morality with Leonid Andreyev's chilling exploration of good and evil, "Satan's Diary." This rediscovered work of religious and horror fiction presents a unique perspective on the eternal struggle, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature and the seductive power of darkness. Andreyev's masterful storytelling creates an unsettling atmosphere as he explores profound questions about temptation, sin, and redemption. A cornerstone of literary horror, "Satan's Diary" remains a compelling and thought-provoking read, offering a timeless glimpse into the complexities of faith and the enduring presence of the diabolical. This meticulously prepared print edition makes this classic of religious fiction available for all who seek a journey into the shadows. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Set in the dire year of 1938, Ira Stigman journeys to the famed artists' colony Yaddo, where he meets a blond, aristocratic pianist whose "calm, Anglo-Saxon radiance" engages him. The conflict with his ghetto Jewish roots forces Ira to set out on an illusionary quest for the promise of the American West.

A young Jewish couple vows to raise an eight-year-old black girl true to her own culture and heritage, in a novel about racial prejudice and intolerance

This book consists of poems from Heinrich Heine's Lyrisches Intermezzo, which was set to music by Robert Schumann as his Op. 48 Song Cycle. The poems discuss love and heartbreak in a haunting and beautiful way. This edition includes the original German text as well as an English translation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

California in the 1960s is a time of free love and peace on Earth. But the times, they are a'changing, and Gareth Brendan is trying his best to keep up. When his wealthy, powerful uncle gives him control of an underground newspaper, Gareth finds an outlet for all the radical thoughts and ideas he's kept inside. Suddenly, he's the head of an empire of casinos and clubs, movies and magazines, surrounded by models and pimps who cater to the ultra-rich. Dreams Die First is an explosive story of one man's vision of liberated sexuality and how he turns that vision into a life of fame and fantasy. But all that power comes at a price, as a ruthless underworld syndicate seeks to topple Gareth's throne. Harold Robbins, the world's bestselling novelist, does it again in Dreams Die First, a tale of power and passion that transports readers to another place and time.

Fly Like a Bat Out of Hell collects the almost fifteen-year correspondence between two of America's most influential modern poets, Harold Norse and Charles Bukowski. Norse, then a tenuously established writer, acolyte of William Carlos Williams and one-time resident of the Beat Hotel, began exchanging letters with the fledgling bard of the downtrodden, Bukowski, in 1963. Their daily struggle for self-determination, recognition, and just a little money provides the dramatic arc of their ribald, thoughtful, often licentious, and always quotable correspondence. Sparring and exhorting, comforting and recriminating in terrific counterpoint, outdoing one another in scatological complaint, Norse and Bukowski intimately reveal the seldom seen realities of creative lives.

"The Bible is full of stories that teach us to dream big, be curious, and be ourselves. And who better to learn these lessons from than Biblical characters themselves? Dream Big, Laugh Often contains portraits of 14 Biblical figures, including Abraham and Sarah, Moses and Miriam, David and Deborah, and more, brought to life with Hanoch Piven's joyful and clever art made from found ojbects."--

By means of a series of scenes shown in reverse chronological order, we are permitted to see the steps by which a young and ambitious playwright became merely a materialistic symbol of success.

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