Solomon Schechter (1847--1915), the charismatic leader of New York's Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), came to America in 1902 intent on revitalizing traditional Judaism. While he advocated a return to traditional practices, Schechter articulated no clear position on divisive issues, instead prefer[...]

The late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries are known as the Age of Enlightenment, a time of science and reason. But in this illuminating book, Paul Monod reveals the surprising extent to which Newton, Boyle, Locke, and other giants of rational thought and empiricism also embraced the spiritual, t[...]

From the James Beard Award-winning, much-loved cookbook author and authority: a definitive compendium of Jewish recipes from around the globe and across the ages.
Driven by a passion for discovery, the biblical King Solomon is said to have sent emissaries on land and sea to all corners of the a[...]

Solomon, the legend goes, had a magic ring which enabled him to speak to the animals in their own language. Konrad Lorenz was gifted with a similar power of understanding the animal world. He was that rare beast, a brilliant scientist who could write (and indeed draw) beautifully. He did more than a[...]

This work charts the fascinating history of one place--Temple Mount, Jerusalem--over the course of three thousand years.[...]

Solomon's Temple has been a source of fascination and profound spiritual reverence for the world's major religious faiths for over 3,000 years. It was described in the "Dead Sea Scrolls"; it was visited by Alexander the Great; and it has inspired artists through the ages. Here, the authors unravel b[...]

Sustained growth depends on innovation, whether it's cutting-edge software from Silicon Valley, an improved assembly line in Sichuan, or a new export market for Swaziland's leather. Developing a new idea requires money, which poses a problem of trust. The innovator must trust the investor with his i[...]

I am going to tell the strangest story that I remember. It may seem a queer thing to say, especially considering that there is no woman in it -- except Foulata. Stop, though! there is Gagaoola, if she was a woman, and not a fiend. But she was a hundred at least, and therefore not marriageable, so I [...]

Ready-to-build model included Solomon's Temple, known as the location of the famous Ark of the Covenant, was the focus of worship in Old Testament times. What did it actually look like? Why was it built? What happened in the Temple? Discover the answers to all of these questions and many more in th[...]

Helps students write better sentences, paragraphs, and essays. This book features foundations level that meets the needs of low-level learners through practice in basic grammar, vocabulary, and spelling, while all levels feature clear explanations, student writing models, and meaningful practice opp[...]

The most interactive Study Guide available for this course, this valuable resource includes multiple-choice questions and a variety of exercises that suit your students' different cognitive learning styles.[...]