The synagogue remains a central institution in Jewish life as a place of study, worship, and assembly, but each day brings word of a new challenging development within each of the larger movements to which synagogues belong—Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. Jewish religious communities today share a number of challenges, from the increase in secular or unaffiliated Jews to emerging Jewish spiritual communities forming outside the synagogue. There has never been a more ...

Reissued after seventy-five years out of print—and in hardcover for the first time in a generation—David Starr, Space Ranger is the first book in the Lucky Starr series written by the legendary Isaac Asimov, author of Foundation, the Galactic Empire series, and I, Robot. The Lucky Starr series was originally published under the pseudonym Paul French.Conway could remember the day, the exact minute, when the news had reached Science Tower. ...

Essays by Thomas Frank, Clay Shirky, David Simon, and others: "Anyone concerned about the state of journalism should read this book." — Library JournalThe sudden meltdown of the news media has sparked one of the liveliest debates in recent memory, with an outpouring of opinion and analysis crackling across journals, the blogosphere, and academic publications. Yet, until now, we have lacked a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this new and shiftin...

This book treats of the Evolution and the Distribution of Animals“No one with good eyes and brains behind them has ever looked forth on the varied life of the world—on forest or field or brook or sea—without at least once asking himself this question: "What is the cause of nature's endless variety?" We see many kinds of beasts and birds and trees and flowers and insects and blades of grass, yet when we look closely we find not one grass-blade in the meadow quite like another blade....

This collection presents twenty-seven new essays in Japanese aesthetics by leading experts in the field. Beginning with an extended foreword by the renowned scholar and artist Stephen Addiss and a comprehensive introduction that surveys the history of Japanese aesthetics and the ways in which it is similar to and different from Western aesthetics, this groundbreaking work brings together a large variety of disciplinary perspectives—including philosophy, literature, and cultural politics—to...

For much of its history, Bexhill was a small rural town on a hill in East Sussex, a mile or two from the sea. Remains of its manor house can still be seen. The town grew during the Napoleonic wars as thousands of troops were stationed at barracks in Bexhill and defensive Martello towers were built, while smuggling continued using local inns. There was a further major change at the end of the nineteenth century when the De La Warr family developed a stylish resort, which continued into the ...

A Book of Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world species-A Book of Natural Histo looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of illustrations, the book looks at many of specimens and species that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landsc...

Oral History: An Interdisciplinary Anthology is a collection of classic articles by some of the best known proponents of oral history, demonstrating the basics of oral history, while also acting as a guidebook for how to use it in research. Added to this new edition is insight into how oral history is practiced on an international scale, making this book an indispensable resource for scholars of history and social sciences, as well as those interested in oral history on the avocational lev...

In "The Philosophy of Despair," David Starr Jordan delves into the depths of human thought and the existential quandaries that arise within the human experience. Through a series of profound essays, Jordan adopts a lyrical yet incisive literary style, merging philosophical inquiry with poetic reflection. The work emerges as a response to the late 19th-century intellectual climate, characterized by a growing disenchantment with traditional beliefs and the rise of scientific rationalism. His...

TidalWave has created the comic book biographies on the other Beatles, so now it is time to read about the world of Sir Ringo Starr in comic book form. Read about how overcame life-threatening illnesses during childhood to how he became one of the world's best drummers of all time in The Beatles. The "Orbit" comic book series has been featured in "Rolling Stone" magazine, "Time" magazine, "People" magazine and has featured musical artists such as John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartne...

"The Story of the Innumerable Company, and Other Sketches" by David Starr Jordan is a captivating collection that delves into the intricate relationships between nature, science, and humanity. Jordan, a prominent biologist and educator, uses his keen observations to explore the wonders of the natural world, presenting a series of sketches that reflect his deep appreciation for biodiversity. Each piece invites readers to ponder the interconnectedness of life and the importance of conservati...

This book is a Victorian-era guide to the study of fishes from morphology and division into biological classes to the description of habitats. A learner will be interested in the abundance of facts and details about such topics like the build of the fish, the morphology (the organs of nutrition, the organs of perspiration, the skeleton, etc. ), the instincts of fishes and their ability to adapt to environment, notes on the history of ichthyology and much more. The book is filled with clear...