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Bundist Counterculture in Interwar Poland

by Jack Jacobs ...

Series series Modern Jewish History
In the years between the two world wars, the Jewish community of Poland—the largest in Europe—was the cultural heart of the Jewish diaspora. The Jewish Workers’ Bund, which had a socialist, secularist, Yiddishist, and anti-Zionist orientation, won a series of important electoral battles in Poland on the eve of the Second World War and became a major political party. Many earlier works on the ... Read more

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In the years between the two world wars, the Jewish community of Poland—the largest in Europe—was the cultural heart of the Jewish diaspora. The Jewish Workers’ Bund, which had a socialist, secularist, Yiddishist, and anti-Zionist orientation, won a series of important electoral battles in Poland on the eve of the Second World War and became a major political party. Many earlier works on the
... Read more
The Frankfurt School, Jewish Lives, and Antisemitism

by Jack Jacobs ...

The history of the Frankfurt School cannot be fully told without examining the relationships of Critical Theorists to their Jewish family backgrounds. Jewish matters had significant effects on key figures in the Frankfurt School, including Max Horkheimer, Theodor W. Adorno, Erich Fromm, Leo Lowenthal and Herbert Marcuse. At some points, their Jewish family backgrounds clarify their life paths; at ... Read more

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The history of the Frankfurt School cannot be fully told without examining the relationships of Critical Theorists to their Jewish family backgrounds. Jewish matters had significant effects on key figures in the Frankfurt School, including Max Horkheimer, Theodor W. Adorno, Erich Fromm, Leo Lowenthal and Herbert Marcuse. At some points, their Jewish family backgrounds clarify their life paths; at
... Read more
Jews and Leftist Politics

Judaism, Israel, Antisemitism, and Gender

Edited by Jack Jacobs ...

The relationships, past and present, between Jews and the political left remain of abiding interest to both the academic community and the public. Jews and Leftist Politics contains new and insightful chapters from world-renowned scholars and considers such matters as the political implications of Judaism; the relationships of leftists and Jews; the histories of Jews on the left in Europe, the ... Read more

$136.79 CAD

The relationships, past and present, between Jews and the political left remain of abiding interest to both the academic community and the public. Jews and Leftist Politics contains new and insightful chapters from world-renowned scholars and considers such matters as the political implications of Judaism; the relationships of leftists and Jews; the histories of Jews on the left in Europe, the
... Read more
Jews, Sports, and the Rites of Citizenship

by Jack Kugelmass, John Hoberman, Stephen J Whitfield, Joshua Shanes, Anat Helman, Jack Jacobs, Harvey E Goldberg, Andre Levy, Tamir Sorek, Edward Shapiro0, Jeffrey S. Gurock1 ...

To many, an association between Jews and sports seems almost oxymoronic--yet Jews have been prominent in boxing, basketball, and fencing, and some would argue that hurler Sandy Koufax is America's greatest athlete ever. In Jews, Sports, and the Rites of Citizenship, Jack Kugelmass shows that sports--significant in constructing nations and in determining their degree of exclusivity--also figures ... Read more

$21.69 CAD

To many, an association between Jews and sports seems almost oxymoronic--yet Jews have been prominent in boxing, basketball, and fencing, and some would argue that hurler Sandy Koufax is America's greatest athlete ever. In Jews, Sports, and the Rites of Citizenship, Jack Kugelmass shows that sports--significant in constructing nations and in determining their degree of exclusivity--also figures
... Read more
If Not Now, When?

Duty and Sacrifice in America's Time of Need

by Colonel Jack Jacobs, Douglas Century ...

A Medal of Honor recipient looks back at his own service in the Vietnam War—and ahead to America’s future.Jack Jacobs was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack. Wounded, 1st Lt. Jacobs took command and withdrew the unit, returning again and again, saving fourteen lives—for which he received the Medal of Honor.Here, Col. Jacobs tells his ... Read more

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A Medal of Honor recipient looks back at his own service in the Vietnam War—and ahead to America’s future.Jack Jacobs was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack. Wounded, 1st Lt. Jacobs took command and withdrew the unit, returning again and again, saving fourteen lives—for which he received the Medal of Honor.Here, Col. Jacobs tells his
... Read more

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How to Create Kind Schools

12 extraordinary projects making schools happier and helping every child fit in

by Jenny Hulme, Kidscape, Anthony Horowitz, The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation, Jill Halfpenny, The Prince's Trust, Jamie Oliver, Diversity Role Models, Charlie Condou, David Charles Manners, Friends, Families and Travellers, Achievement for All, Henry Winkler, Thrive, David Martin Domoney, The National Autistic Society, Jane Asher, Youth Dance England, Dance United, nocturn dance, 2faced dance, Linda Jasper, Carers Trust, Michael Sheen, BEAT, Jack Jacobs, NSPCC, Ade Adepitan, Janet Whitaker ...

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Kidscape, the national charity that works to challenge and prevent bullying, this book offers readers an insight into a collection of innovative projects currently running in schools to promote inclusion, tolerance and kindness.From a gay role model to a peer mentor, a dance workshop to a gardening club, an autism ambassador to a travelling Gypsy theatre group, ... Read more

$39.09 CAD

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Kidscape, the national charity that works to challenge and prevent bullying, this book offers readers an insight into a collection of innovative projects currently running in schools to promote inclusion, tolerance and kindness.From a gay role model to a peer mentor, a dance workshop to a gardening club, an autism ambassador to a travelling Gypsy theatre group,
... Read more
Basic

Surviving Boot Camp and Basic Training

by Jack Jacobs, David Fisher ...

The award-winning author and Medal of Honor recipient shares an insider's history of bootcamp that's "authentic, entertaining, and often funny as hell" (Corporal Brian Dennehy, Ret.).Every American fighting man and woman share one thing in common: they have all survived basic military training. Basic tells the story of that training. Col. Jack Jacobs and co-author David Fisher recount the funny, ... Read more

$19.19 CAD

The award-winning author and Medal of Honor recipient shares an insider's history of bootcamp that's "authentic, entertaining, and often funny as hell" (Corporal Brian Dennehy, Ret.).Every American fighting man and woman share one thing in common: they have all survived basic military training. Basic tells the story of that training. Col. Jack Jacobs and co-author David Fisher recount the funny,
... Read more
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Archangel

The Book of Mammon

by Black Mike ...

Narrated by Jack Jacobs ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Archangel Urban Fantasy Thriller series
Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

A special agent with a secret. A detective with a score to settle. Can they come together in time to stop a demon given untold power by the greed of millions?Archangel: The Book of Mammon is the first book in a new urban fantasy thriller series that features ancient conspiracies, high-tech threats, action-packed combat sequences, and compelling characters in unique situations.If you liked The Da ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A special agent with a secret. A detective with a score to settle. Can they come together in time to stop a demon given untold power by the greed of millions?Archangel: The Book of Mammon is the first book in a new urban fantasy thriller series that features ancient conspiracies, high-tech threats, action-packed combat sequences, and compelling characters in unique situations.If you liked The Da
... Read more
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Harp and the Lyre

Exposed

by H. C. Roberts ...

Narrated by Jack Jacobs ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Harp and the Lyre
Unabridged

11 hours 43 min

Featuring 14 songs in this audiobook of Harp and the Lyre, let the music play as the story unfolds.Tech giant Lyre storms Earth Rishona with a groundbreaking, futuristic device. Harp appears mysteriously. It’s time to face the music.Introducing Nash, Owen, Viona, Ezra, and Liberty. Bound by banter, ball dramas, bad skin, backlash, bullying, and blind love, these five teens and their friends know ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Featuring 14 songs in this audiobook of Harp and the Lyre, let the music play as the story unfolds.Tech giant Lyre storms Earth Rishona with a groundbreaking, futuristic device. Harp appears mysteriously. It’s time to face the music.Introducing Nash, Owen, Viona, Ezra, and Liberty. Bound by banter, ball dramas, bad skin, backlash, bullying, and blind love, these five teens and their friends know
... Read more
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Vispilio

by Audrey D. DeBoer ...

Narrated by Jack Jacobs ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Vispilio
Unabridged

15 hours 31 min

Robin Hood has a new name—the Vispilio, a thief by night. But does he seek justice...or vengeance?Antony Bronson has never known his past—as far as he knows, he's the second son of his father Bron and has lived an unremarkable life in the village of Barnswood, other than a fateful fall from a tree that caused him to lose memories. But when rumors of a lost prince—the Prince Adrian who was supposed ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Robin Hood has a new name—the Vispilio, a thief by night. But does he seek justice...or vengeance?Antony Bronson has never known his past—as far as he knows, he's the second son of his father Bron and has lived an unremarkable life in the village of Barnswood, other than a fateful fall from a tree that caused him to lose memories. But when rumors of a lost prince—the Prince Adrian who was supposed
... Read more
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Wizard Tim, The

by Tim Allen ...

Narrated by Jack Jacobs ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Wizard Tim
Unabridged

4 hours 21 min

In the sleepy halfling village of Halfass, Tim the wizard has perfected the art of doing absolutely nothing. However, he soon finds out that even the best posts don’t last forever.The Wizard Tim tells the story of how a lazy, pie-loving wizard named Tim, and his trusted halfling assistant Julie, lose all they hold dear and are forced to step outside of their comfort zones, to endure the most ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the sleepy halfling village of Halfass, Tim the wizard has perfected the art of doing absolutely nothing. However, he soon finds out that even the best posts don’t last forever.The Wizard Tim tells the story of how a lazy, pie-loving wizard named Tim, and his trusted halfling assistant Julie, lose all they hold dear and are forced to step outside of their comfort zones, to endure the most
... Read more
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Naked Love Berlin

The sexy gay novel reveals all

by Jin DeLuong ...

Narrated by Anthony Ilott, Guy Mott, Jack Jacobs, Jonathan Brenner ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

New York, Paris, San Francisco – back in their heydays, these cities were outrageously fun for gays and artists. Berlin was the forgotten ghetto, but post-war and post-wall, Berlin has become Europe's queerest city. In Naked Love Berlin, experience the city through the lives of four gay and bisexual men as they learn that the party's only fun when earned.Kay is a Canadian with a corporate job. He ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

New York, Paris, San Francisco – back in their heydays, these cities were outrageously fun for gays and artists. Berlin was the forgotten ghetto, but post-war and post-wall, Berlin has become Europe's queerest city. In Naked Love Berlin, experience the city through the lives of four gay and bisexual men as they learn that the party's only fun when earned.Kay is a Canadian with a corporate job. He
... Read more