Hasidism, a Jewish religious movement that originated in Poland in the eighteenth century, today counts over 700,000 adherents, primarily in the U.S., Israel, and the UK. Popular and scholarly interest in Hasidic Judaism and Hasidic Jews is growing, but there is no textbook dedicated to research methods in the field, nor sources for the history of Hasidism have been properly recognized. Studying Hasidism, edited by Marcin Wodzinski, an internationally recognized historian of Hasid...

Relics for the Present is a collection of thought-provoking mini-essays that explore the parameters and depths of prayer. Using Tractate Berakhot as the foundational text, Rabbi Cooper utilizes a unique combination of Talmudic wisdom, rabbinical commentary and Hassidic lore, transforming ancient teachings into inspiring vignettes for everyday life. Relics can be used to understand the meaning of the liturgical text, the prayer experience as a whole, or as a page-by-page companion to Tracta...

Relics for the Present is a collection of thought-provoking mini-essays that explore the parameters and depths of prayer. Using Tractate Berakhot as the foundational text, Rabbi Cooper utilizes a unique combination of Talmudic wisdom, rabbinical commentary and Hassidic lore, transforming ancient teachings into inspiring vignettes for everyday life. Relics can be used to understand the meaning of the liturgical text, the prayer experience as a whole, or as a page-by-page companion to Tracta...

80e ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA LIBÉRATIONCette histoire s’ouvre dans l’enthousiasme et le sang versé lors de la libération de Paris, à la fin du mois d’août 1944. Elle mêle les attentes des premiers « beaux jours » après quatre années terribles, la fureur des règlements de comptes annonçant l’épuration, les arrangements pour survivre au quotidien dans une économie dévastée et les débuts d’une âpre lutte idéologique pour le pouvoir entre Français, sous l’influence permanente quand ce n’est ...

Imprisoned Warriors: 12 Civil War Accounts of Battlefronts, Capture, Escapes and Life in Prison Camps presents an eclectic and deeply resonant anthology that encapsulates the harrowing experiences and indomitable spirit of soldiers entangled in the American Civil War. This collection traverses a gamut of literary styles, from vivid battlefield descriptions to poignant diary entries and gripping escape narratives. As a whole, the anthology offers a compelling mosaic of soldiering life, delv...

70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of literary styles, from the stark and harrowing narratives of battlefield confrontations to deeply reflective accounts of the personal and collective struggles of war. Intimately tied to the historical context of the Civil War, the anthology provides a panoramic view of the conflict, underscoring t...

In "The Number Concept: Its Origin and Development," Levi L. Conant delves into the intricate evolution of numerical systems, tracing the philosophical and historical roots of humanity's understanding of numbers. This meticulously researched work weaves together elements of mathematics, linguistics, and anthropology, creating a tapestry that illustrates how different cultures have conceptualized numbers over time. Conant employs a scholarly yet accessible style, making complex ideas unders...

Warriors of Freedom: 70 Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a remarkable anthology that delves into the harrowing experiences and profound reflections of Union soldiers during the American Civil War. This collection presents a wide range of literary styles, from detailed diary entries to eloquent memoirs, capturing the raw and unfiltered perspectives of those who fought on the front lines. Through these diverse narratives, the anthology explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the ...

Prisoner of War - 12 Civil War Memoirs offers a compelling exploration of the human experience during one of America's most tumultuous periods. This anthology presents a rich tapestry of perspectives, capturing the sheer diversity of emotional, psychological, and physical challenges faced by Civil War soldiers. The memoirs vary from heart-wrenching personal narratives and prideful accounts of escapes, to meticulous recounting of daily struggles in captivity, providing readers with an immer...

This anthology is dedicated to honor and preserve from oblivion the great courage, the sacrifices and the ultimate devotion of all Americans during the Civil War - the soldiers, the volunteers, the medical stuff and the civilians who supported the troops. In the hope this great divide and bloodthirsty hatred never emerges again in our nation, we honor the people who gave their lives or sacrificed everything they could offer in order to serve the greater good in which they believed. The edi...

Was it worth it? Why did they volunteer in the first place? What did they experience on the battlefield? Which comrades did they have to leave behind, in the midst of blood and mud? How did they survive? What are they most proud of? How do they view those harrowing experiences as time has gone by? Was the conviction worth the sacrifice? Learn the real truth from the veterans of the Brothers' War. This anthology is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War, to every soldier who had to endure...

The world’s first national park, Yellowstone is a symbol of nature’s enduring majesty and the paradigm of protected areas across the globe. But Yellowstone is constantly changing. How we understand and respond to events that are putting species under stress, say the authors of Yellowstone’s Wildlife in Transition, will determine the future of ecosystems that were millions of years in the making. With a foreword by the renowned naturalist E. O. Wilson, this is the most comprehensiv...