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The Islamic Jesus: How the King of the Jews Became a Prophet of the Muslims
By Mustafa Akyol. 2017
Not only is Jesus written of in the Quran, but the Islamic picture of him resonates with Pre-existing Christian sources.…
There is a fascinating similarity between Islam and Jewish Christianity, a branch of the early church that was branded as heresy. Jewish Christians were observant Jews who honored Jesus as a human, not divine, Messiah, and sought salvation by faith and works, not by faith alone. UnratedWho By Fire: War, Atonement, and the Resurrection of Leonard Cohen
By Matti Friedman. 2022
The incredible never-before-told story of Leonard Cohen's 1973 tour of Israel during the Yom Kippur War. "Who by Fire is…
a stunning resurrection of a moment in the life of Leonard Cohen and the history of Israel. It’s the story of a young artist in crisis and a young country at war, and the powerful resonance of the chord struck between them. A beautiful, haunting book full of feeling." —Nicole Krauss, author of To Be a Man In October, 1973, the poet and singer Leonard Cohen – 39 years old, famous, unhappy, and at a creative dead end – traveled to the Sinai desert and inserted himself into the chaos and bloodshed of the Yom Kippur War. Moving around the front with a guitar and a pick-up team of local musicians, Cohen dived headlong into the midst of a global crisis and met hundreds of fighting men and women at the worst moment of their lives. His audiences heard him knowing it might be the last thing they heard, and those who survived never forgot what they heard. Cohen’s war tour was an electric cultural moment, one that still echoes today, and one that inspired some of his greatest songs – but a moment that only few knew about, until now. In Who By Fire, Canadian-Israeli journalist Matti Friedman gives us a riveting account of what happened during those weeks in Israel in October, 1973. With access to amazing and never-before-seen material written by Cohen himself, along with dozens of interviews and rare photographs, Friedman revives this fraught and stunning time, presenting an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the artist, and of the young people who heard him sing in the midst of combat. Who By Fire brings us close to one the greatest, most brilliant and charismatic voices of our times, and gives us a rare glimpse of war, faith, and belonging.Expecting Adam: a true story of birth, rebirth, and everyday magic
By Martha Beck, Martha Nibley Beck. 2011
John and Martha Beck had two Harvard degrees apiece when the conceived their second child. Further graduate studies, budding careers,…
and a growing family meant major stress - not that they'd have admitted it to anyone (or themselves). As the pregnancy progressed, Martha battled constant nausea and dehydration. And when she learned her unborn son had Down syndrome, she battled nearly everyone over her decision to continue the pregnancy. She still can't explain many of the things that happened to her while she was expecting Adam, but by the time he was born, Martha, as she puts it, "had to unlearn virtually everything Harvard taught [her] about what is precious and what is garbage."Cut me loose: sin and salvation after my ultra-Orthodox girlhood
By Leah Vincent. 2014
The author was born into an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Pittsburgh. At sixteen, Leah broke the rules by exchanging letters…
with a male friend, and her parents cut off ties with their daughter. Leah moved to New York but was unprepared for the freedoms she encountered in the secular community. Contains explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and strong languageThe invisible wall: a love story that broke barriers
By Harry Bernstein. 2008
In a small English town on the eve of WWI, Harry's family struggles to make ends meet. His father spends…
his low wages on drinking on gambling. His mother, devoted to her children survives on her dreams. His older sister does the unthinkable; she falls in love with a Christian. They are separated by an "invisible wall". When Harry discovers the affair, he must choose what he knows to be true in his heartHannah and the mountain: notes toward a wilderness fatherhood (American lives)
By Jonathan Johnson. 2005
This story is a timeless memory of two people's unique intersection with landscape, imagination, hope, and love. It contains hard…
truths and great beauty. The subject--making a life of worth under challenging circumstances--is universal and powerfully wroughtLa grossesse est l'une des expériences de vie les plus profondes et marquantes... mais c'est également une période durant laquelle…
une femme peut avoir l'impression de retomber en enfance. Parmi mille injonctions, on lui impose d'éviter le café, la charcuterie, les sushis, les oeufs crus, de faire de l'exercice ou de rester couchée, de recourir à la péridurale, et ce, sans jamais lui en expliquer les raisons. Lorsqu'Emily Oster, économiste de réputation mondiale, est elle-même tombée enceinte, elle s'est interrogée sur ces directives communément admises. Elle est remontée aux sources et a découvert avec surprise que la plupart d'entre elles étaient excessives ou tout simplement fausses. Ce guide déboulonne les mythes et explique ce que chaque femme enceinte a réellement besoin de savoir, des véritables effets de la caféine aux dangers surprenants du jardinage. Un ouvrage indispensable pour profiter de sa grossesse en toute sérénitéI will protect you: A true story of twins who survived auschwitz
By Eva Mozes Kor. 2022
The illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust.…
Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy childhood. Theirs was the only Jewish family in their small village in the Transylvanian mountains, but they didn't think much of it until anti-Semitism reared its ugly head in their school. Then, in 1944, ten-year-old Eva and her family were deported to Auschwitz. At its gates, Eva and Miriam were separated from their parents and other siblings, selected as subjects for Dr. Mengele's infamous medical experiments. During the course of the war, Mengele would experiment on 3,000 twins. Only 160 would survive—including Eva and Miriam. Writing with her friend Danica Davidson, Eva reveals how two young girls were able to survive the unimaginable cruelty of the Nazi regime, while also eventually finding healing and the capacity to forgive. Spare and poignant, I Will Protect You is a vital memoir of survival, loss, and forgivenessJust a girl: A true story of world war ii
By Lia Levi. 2022
In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial…
discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with a powerful author's note to readers. 1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice—until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes. Now there are laws saying Jewish children can't go to school, Jews can't work, or go on vacation. It's difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city. As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be "just a girl" again? The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookAuthor of The Imus Ranch (DB 61309) cookbook suggests ways to reduce children's exposure to environmental toxins throughout each stage…
of their development. Discusses sources and effects of various chemicals. Provides advice about vaccinations, sun protection, consumer products, nutrition, fitness, and the dangers of plastics. Includes recipes and resources. 2008What to expect when your wife is expanding: a reassuring month-by-month guide for the father-to-be, whether he wants advice or not
By Thomas Hill, Cader Books Staff. 2007
Parody on the What to Expect series offers advice for expectant fathers. Discusses the mother-to-be's physical changes, symptoms of sympathetic…
pregnancy, guidelines for sex, what to say--and not say--during labor, and paternal postpartum hair loss. Includes a month-to-month breakdown of necessary purchases, such as Tivo and cigars. 2007Mi bebé y yo: una guía para el embarazo y el cuidado de tu recién nacido
By Christine Thomas, Deborah D. Stewart. 2007
What to expect when you're expecting: 4th Edition (What to Expect)
By Heidi Murkoff, Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff. 2008
Fourth edition of the classic month-by-month childbirth primer. Details the physical and emotional symptoms, medical tests, and procedures women are…
likely to experience before, during, and after pregnancy. Includes updated information on postpartum depression, breastfeeding, alternative birthing methods, diet, and chronic health conditions. Offers advice for expectant fathers. Bestseller. 2008Jews and power (Jewish Encounters Series)
By Ruth R. Wisse. 2007
Harvard professor examines the politics of Jews in relation to the politics of anti-Semites as they existed throughout history. Argues…
the importance of a sovereign Israel to Jewish survival and notes Israel's staunch defense of democracy. 2007Chronicles the 2004 murder in Missouri of Bobbi Jo Stinnett, who was eight months pregnant when someone strangled her and…
cut the living fetus from her womb. Describes how the alleged attacker, Lisa Montgomery, met Stinnett on line and later passed the baby off as her own. Violence. 2006J'ai fait un humain
By Gabrielle Caron. 2022
L'humoriste Gabrielle Caron a eu envie de raconter son entrée dans la maternité, entremêlant ses attentes et ses scénarios parfaits…
avec la réalité. Attention, divulgâcheur : dans 100 % des cas, ça ne se passe pas comme prévu. Dans cet ouvrage parsemé d'anecdotes cocasses, de moments de panique, de questionnements et d'autodérision, elle s'ouvre avec sincérité sur son expérience. Des premiers mois de grossesse à l'accouchement, en passant par le shower , les cours prénataux et la dépression post-partum, elle dit tout avec franchise. Grâce à son écriture colorée, toutes les mamans pourront se reconnaître dans ce livre où l'émotion et l'imperfection côtoient le rire.Celebrate Hanukkah: With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels (Holidays around the world)
By Deborah Heiligman. 2006
Explains the Jewish holiday called Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights. Discusses the menorah, prayers, traditional foods, and the game…
of spinning the dreidel. Includes instructions for lighting candles and playing dreidel, and a recipe for latkes, or potato pancakes. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2006Stars of David: prominent Jews talk about being Jewish
By Abigail Pogrebin. 2005
Jewish freelance journalist's interviews with sixty-two prominent Jews on the subject of being famous and being Jewish, and how their…
heritage factors into their public lives. Interviewees include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Neil Simon, Beverly Sills, Joan Rivers, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nora Ephron, Barney Frank, Mike Wallace, and Larry King. 2005The sabbath: its meaning for modern man (FSG Classics)
By Abraham Joshua Heschel, Ilya Schor. 2005
Rabbi Heschel discusses the nature and celebration of Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. Heschel's thesis is that Judaism is a religion…
of time, not space, and that the Sabbath is a day for the "detachment from things and practical affairs, as well as of attachment to the spirit." 1951On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
By Cathy Goldberg Fishman, Melanie W. Hall. 2000
A young girl describes the activities and meaning of the Jewish High Holy Days as she celebrates them with her…
family. Explains why Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, takes place in the seventh month and why Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a fasting day. For grades K-3. 1997