A profoundly unsettling collection of tales of Americans caught up in the ethnic, religious, social, economic, and political conflicts of modern day Israel, by an astonishing new voice. In a land where sudden death is an everyday fact of life, a boy dodges bullets and searches through rubble for news of his soldier father. An aging rabbi?s faith is tested by a crippling, seemingly supernatural affliction. A middle-aged man comforts his Holocaust-survivor mother as she faces senility, convinced that Nazis are conspiring against her. And the mysterious biblical red heifer makes a startling appearance in the midst of a decidedly contemporary struggle. In these unsettling tales, the remarkable Jon Papernick transports us to modern-day Israel, a country torn by war, strife, and controversy throughout the history of its statehood. Giving voice to striking characters--Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans; Arabs, Christians, and Jews--caught in the ethnic, religious, social, and political conflicts of a dangerous region, Papernick brings the images we glimpse from afar, in newspapers and on television, chillingly to life. By turns starkly realistic and allegorically fantastic, these tales chronicle the conflict from the inside and illuminate the suffering and anger experienced by those on all sides. In?An Unwelcome Guest,? a young Jewish settler from New York plays a deadly game of backgammon with a ghostly old Arab while his pregnant wife sleeps unaware. In?The King of the King of Falafel,? a restaurant rivalry ends in apocalyptic violence. In "Lucky Eighteen," two young Americans living in Jerusalem as the Oslo accords collapse juggle political activism and a devastating love triangle--under the dark specter of suicide bombings. And in the brilliant, horrifying title story, a lonely shepherd wanders a broken no-man's-land, carrying with him the burden of an unspeakable act. In these haunting and strangely beautiful stories, the tragic carnage of the Middle East is rendered in unforgettable form. Suffused with rage, violence, humor, magic, and religion, this gripping collection leaves a profound impact. Evenhanded yet passionate, shocking yet hopeful, The Ascent of Eli Israelheralds the arrival of a masterful storyteller. Please visit.

Hitler's Germany: The Nazi Background To War by Karl Loewenstein is a comprehensive analysis of the rise of the Nazi party and the events that led to the outbreak of World War II. The book delves into the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi regime in Germany. It examines the role of propaganda, the persecution of Jews and other minorities, and the militarization of German society. The author also explores the international response to Hitler's aggression, including the appeasement policies of Britain and France. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical research, Loewenstein provides a detailed and nuanced account of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of World War II and the rise of totalitarianism in Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Soviet Psychiatry is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Wortis that provides an in-depth analysis of the development of psychiatry in the Soviet Union. The book covers the period from the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution to the 1970s, highlighting the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the evolution of Soviet psychiatry. Wortis examines the role of psychiatry in the Soviet Union's political system, including its use as a tool of repression and control. He also discusses the impact of Soviet psychiatry on the international community, including its influence on the development of psychiatric theory and practice in other countries. The book provides a detailed account of the controversies surrounding Soviet psychiatry, including the diagnosis of political dissidents as mentally ill and the use of psychiatric hospitals as prisons. Wortis draws on his own experiences as a psychiatrist in the Soviet Union, as well as interviews with other experts in the field, to provide a nuanced and insightful analysis of this complex topic. Overall, Soviet Psychiatry is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry, Soviet history, or the intersection of politics and medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.