Mordecai M. Kaplan, founder of the Jewish Reconstructionist movement, is
the only rabbi to have been excommunicated by the Orthodox rabbinical
establishment in America. Kaplan was indeed a heretic, rejecting such
fundamental Jewish beliefs as the concept of the chosen people and a
supernatural God. Although he valued the Jewish community and was a
committed Zionist, his primary concern was the spiritual fulfillment of
the individual. Drawing on Kaplan's 27-volume diary, Mel Scult describes
the development of Kaplan's radical theology in dialogue with the
thinkers and writers who mattered to him most, from Spinoza to Emerson
and from Ahad Ha-Am and Matthew Arnold to Felix Adler, John Dewey, and
Abraham Joshua Heschel. This gracefully argued book, with its sensitive
insights into the beliefs of a revolutionary Jewish thinker, makes a
powerful contribution to modern Judaism and to contemporary American
religious thought.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
New Book Release: The Radical American Judaism of Mordecai M. Kaplan
The Radical American Judaism of Mordecai M. Kaplan by Mel Scult
New Book Release: Murder Me Tender
Murder Me Tender by Max Griffin
Rick's brooding over his missing wife doesn't stop him from inviting
Brandon to move into his mansion in the hills of southwest Wisconsin.
When the sheriff finds bodies at the estate, it's a race against time to
save Rick from accusations of murder.
Brandon struggles with poverty and longs to be a doctor. He falls in with Rick, an older, closeted, banker whose wealthy wife Victoria is mysteriously missing. Romance blooms between the two men and all seems well, until the sheriff discovers Victoria's body at the family estate, Lindermont Manor. Danger and scandal abound as Brandon has to decipher the clues to save Rick from prison. The shocking truth about the murder changes their lives forever.
Brandon struggles with poverty and longs to be a doctor. He falls in with Rick, an older, closeted, banker whose wealthy wife Victoria is mysteriously missing. Romance blooms between the two men and all seems well, until the sheriff discovers Victoria's body at the family estate, Lindermont Manor. Danger and scandal abound as Brandon has to decipher the clues to save Rick from prison. The shocking truth about the murder changes their lives forever.
New Book Release: Nicky Fifth Explores New Jersey's Great Outdoors
Nicky Fifth Explores New Jersey's Great Outdoors by Lisa Willever
While Nicky Fifth and T-Bone eagerly
await their new roles as New Jersey’s Official Junior Ambassadors, they
discover a side of the state that most people take for granted — our
amazing Great Outdoors. Despite Nicky’s reservations, they include Wanda
Heiss, a new friend and T-Bone’s not-so-secret crush, on their Garden
State adventures. Follow Nicky, T-Bone, and Wanda as they explore our
state parks and forests while learning about the people who made them
possible, including special guest, Governor Brendan Byrne.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
New Book Release: Real Encounters
Real Encounters, Different Dimensions and Otherworldly Beings by Brad Steiger and Sherry Steiger
From mysterious strangers and unpredictable beings to weird behavior and
paranormal phenomena, the investigative team of Brad and Sherry Steiger
explores more than 130 claims of visits from the unexplained, including
ghosts, phantoms, aliens, and otherworldly beings. The book covers
accounts of the supernatural from throughout the ages, and the breadth
of the duo's findings and encounters will have even nonbelievers
intrigued to discover what bold claim is next. Some of the accounts they
relate tell of undersea cities hiding advanced technology developed by
secret societies, physical energies activated by the psyche, out-of-body
travelers, unidentified terrestrial life-forms such as orbs, and
visitors from other dimensional frequencies or levels.
Monday, September 30, 2013
New Book Release: Strange as Angels
Strange as Angels by Lucy Blue
How far will an angel fall for love?
Tristram is an angel, a seraph who has spent eternity avoiding
any emotional involvement with human beings. His perfect record is
broken when he meets Chelsea, an artist who has recently lost the man
she considered her soulmate to cancer. Touched by the intensity of her
grief, Tristram first wants to save Chelsea from her own sadness. Then
he falls in love. But while she’s very much attracted to this beautiful
stranger, Chelsea still feels connected to the man she lost – and the
last love she wants is an angel.
New Book Release: Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach: Life, Mission, and Legacy by Natan Ophir
Rabbi
Shlomo Carlebach (1925–1994) is considered the most influential
composer of Jewish religious music of the 20th century and a progenitor
of the modern neo-Hasidic renaissance. To date, there has been no
systematic study of his life and very little scholarly analysis of his
teachings, innovations, and music.
This book examines Shlomo’s life and career via the prism of the historical and cultural developments of his time, including the Holocaust, the Six-Day War, the hippie phenomenon, the New Age movement, and other events that were channeling the course of Jewish life. It also attempts to understand the roots of the Carlebach phenomenon and its wide-range appeal. Above all, this book provides a new framework to evaluate and appreciate the unique form of heartfelt Judaism, joyful optimism, and soulful rejuvenation that Reb Shlomo inspired.
This book examines Shlomo’s life and career via the prism of the historical and cultural developments of his time, including the Holocaust, the Six-Day War, the hippie phenomenon, the New Age movement, and other events that were channeling the course of Jewish life. It also attempts to understand the roots of the Carlebach phenomenon and its wide-range appeal. Above all, this book provides a new framework to evaluate and appreciate the unique form of heartfelt Judaism, joyful optimism, and soulful rejuvenation that Reb Shlomo inspired.
Monday, September 2, 2013
New Book Release: Handy Chemistry
The Handy Chemistry Answer Book by Ian C. Stewart and Justin P. Lomont
Simplifying the complex chemical reactions that take place every day
through the well-stated answers for more than 900 common chemistry
questions, this reference is the go-to guide for students and
professionals alike. The book covers everything from the history, major
personalities, and groundbreaking reactions and equations in chemistry
to laboratory techniques throughout history and the latest developments
in the field. Chemistry is an essential aspect of all life that connects
with and impacts all branches of science, making this readable resource
invaluable across numerous disciplines while remaining accessible at
any level of chemistry background. From the quest to make gold and early
models of the atom to solar cells, bio-based fuels, and green chemistry
and sustainability, chemistry is often at the forefront of
technological change and this reference breaks down the essentials into
an easily understood format.
New Book Release: Open Hearts
Open Hearts: A Memoir by Joseph B. Borman
From his childhood in South Africa to his education and marriage in
England and his eventual career in Israel, renowned cardiac surgeon
Professor Joseph Borman narrates the highlights of his highly
accomplished life and career with wit and humanity. Borman s many
contributions to Israeli medicine and society include the emergency
surgery he performed on the critically injured soldier Doron Lancet
during the 1967 Six-Day War, which saved the life of the man who would
go on to become the leader of the Israeli team that helped map the human
genome. Always focused on ethics above all, Borman relates dilemmas
such as the choice of an Arab recipient for a heart donated by the
family of a reserve officer in the Israel Defense Forces killed by an
Arab terrorist. Professor Borman also recounts the interesting stories
of some of his patients and describes the roots trip he and his wife
have taken with their children to the ancestral Eastern European towns
where their parents were born and lived.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
New Book Release: The Bat Mitzvah Reader
The Bat Mitzvah Reader
The Bat Mitzvah Reader is a compilation of inspirational readings for
the Bat Mitzvah girl. The reader includes selections from Scripture,
Jewish Law and Chasidic philosophy that were carefully chosen to educate
and inspire the young Jewish girl as she approaches Jewish womanhood.
New Book Release: First, A Dream
First, A Dream: Reflections for a Golden Jubilee
1963-2013
A collection of essays written by faculty, staff, students, alumni,
administrators and friends of the University of Missouri–St. Louis fill
the pages of “First, A Dream: Reflections for a Golden Jubilee
1963-2013.” Writing on different themes, the authors validate the vision
of UMSL’s founders. The publishers of this commemorative book sought
out historic photos from University Archives and the recent dramatic
work of campus photographer August Jennewein.
New Book Release: The Messiah Chronicles, Book 1: Have You Seen the Signs?
The Messiah Chronicles, Book 1: Have You Seen the Signs? by Rivka Sarah Horowitz
When Arielle, a new immigrant to Israel, sees a poster announcing the
coming of the Messiah, she feels compelled to raise people's awareness
about it in any way she can. She starts by interviewing people, follows
an old Chassid who is putting up more signs, and gets involved in
promoting the rally where the Messiah is to be revealed. Little does she
know that this day will change her life, setting her on an exploration
of her beliefs and her commitment to the path she's chosen. A handsome
young Chassid she meets the day of the rally, Aryeh, goes through
changes of his own, choosing to leave the insular world he'd grown up
in. David, a former Chassid who has chosen to leave the fold and expand
his horizons, is of Davidic descent. His uncle Yehoshua, a Holocaust
survivor, believes himself to be the Messiah and plans to let the world
know at a rally in Jerusalem. Yehoshua has been excommunicated by his
Chassidic sect, including most of his family. Though David isn't sure if
it's true, he is willing to do whatever he can to help his uncle. When
Aryeh and Arielle meet again at a Shabbat dinner, they feel a strong
bond. As they get to know each other and their relationship develops,
Aryeh introduces her to his new friends, David and Miri, and a world of
spirituality she hadn't known existed. David's and his fiancée Miri's
love for Israel and David's chosen profession, as a university
professor, make it necessary for them to move back to the United States.
In 1994, after five years back in the United States, a dream Miri has
leads them back to Israel for a visit, which will allow them to realize a
longtime dream.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
New Book Release: The Handy Art History Answer Book
The Handy Art History Answer Book by Madelynn Dickerson
The major art pieces, most important artists, and significant artistic movements from 35,000 BCE to today are collected together in this easy to read resource on art history. Continuing in the tradition of the standout Handy Answer Book reference series, this book not only the covers the development of Western art, but also the history of art across the globe. An overview of art—its history, techniques, materials, forms, colors, style, the nature of artistic expression, and how to look at art—is followed by examinations of the main periods and movements of art history. The book both explains and shows important elements, influences, artists, and masterworks of era and the world events and cultures that influenced and changed them through nearly 150 color images of indispensable masterworks. This accessible and entertaining resource for readers with a casual interest in art history as well as industry professionals also includes a glossary of terms to demystify jargon and explain theory.
The major art pieces, most important artists, and significant artistic movements from 35,000 BCE to today are collected together in this easy to read resource on art history. Continuing in the tradition of the standout Handy Answer Book reference series, this book not only the covers the development of Western art, but also the history of art across the globe. An overview of art—its history, techniques, materials, forms, colors, style, the nature of artistic expression, and how to look at art—is followed by examinations of the main periods and movements of art history. The book both explains and shows important elements, influences, artists, and masterworks of era and the world events and cultures that influenced and changed them through nearly 150 color images of indispensable masterworks. This accessible and entertaining resource for readers with a casual interest in art history as well as industry professionals also includes a glossary of terms to demystify jargon and explain theory.
New Book Release: Consumed
Consumed by Sandra Sookoo
Sometimes the destination is not as important as the journey.
Ava Lesarris has her life figured out. She has a great job, has accepted her latent wolf shifter identity and is looking forward to climbing the corporate ladder. When a faulty GPS unit leads her to a town called Destiny, she’s in a quandary, even more so when she’s suddenly transported back to the year 1899.
Sam Tremaine is the last of his kind. He’s a Phoenix, living in the brand new town of Destiny—a safe haven for rag-tag paranormals, but he can’t enjoy it. He’s dying which leaves him with one regret. He’s never found a woman whose spirit is as strong as his own. He wants be remembered but time is running out, not to mention he hasn’t been able to get “it” up for years.
Worlds collide as the past and present come together. Ava will need to figure out her purpose while Sam struggles to come to terms with his fate. If they’re lucky, the special town will offer the answers they’re both seeking before the next phase of life begins.
Sometimes the destination is not as important as the journey.
Ava Lesarris has her life figured out. She has a great job, has accepted her latent wolf shifter identity and is looking forward to climbing the corporate ladder. When a faulty GPS unit leads her to a town called Destiny, she’s in a quandary, even more so when she’s suddenly transported back to the year 1899.
Sam Tremaine is the last of his kind. He’s a Phoenix, living in the brand new town of Destiny—a safe haven for rag-tag paranormals, but he can’t enjoy it. He’s dying which leaves him with one regret. He’s never found a woman whose spirit is as strong as his own. He wants be remembered but time is running out, not to mention he hasn’t been able to get “it” up for years.
Worlds collide as the past and present come together. Ava will need to figure out her purpose while Sam struggles to come to terms with his fate. If they’re lucky, the special town will offer the answers they’re both seeking before the next phase of life begins.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
New Book Release: Unlocking the Torah Text - Bamidbar
Unlocking the Torah Text - Bamidbar by Shmuel Goldin
Unlocking the Torah Text provides an in-depth journey into the Torah portion through a series of studies on each parsha. Each study opens with a brief summary of the narrative and then presents probing questions designed to strike to the core of the text. These questions are addressed through a review of traditional commentaries spanning the ages, combined with original approaches. Deep philosophical issues and perplexing textual questions are carefully examined and discussed in clear and incisive fashion. The actions and motivations of the patriarchs, matriarchs and other biblical figures are probed with an eye towards determining the lessons to be learned from the lives of these great personalities. Clear distinction is made between pshat (straightforward literal meaning) and Midrash (rabbinical exegesis) as both of these approaches to biblical text are carefully defined and applied. Finally, thought-provoking connections are raised between the eternal Torah narrative and critical issues of our time. Each study is thus constructed to encourage continued discussion and study of the Torah narrative.
Unlocking the Torah Text provides an in-depth journey into the Torah portion through a series of studies on each parsha. Each study opens with a brief summary of the narrative and then presents probing questions designed to strike to the core of the text. These questions are addressed through a review of traditional commentaries spanning the ages, combined with original approaches. Deep philosophical issues and perplexing textual questions are carefully examined and discussed in clear and incisive fashion. The actions and motivations of the patriarchs, matriarchs and other biblical figures are probed with an eye towards determining the lessons to be learned from the lives of these great personalities. Clear distinction is made between pshat (straightforward literal meaning) and Midrash (rabbinical exegesis) as both of these approaches to biblical text are carefully defined and applied. Finally, thought-provoking connections are raised between the eternal Torah narrative and critical issues of our time. Each study is thus constructed to encourage continued discussion and study of the Torah narrative.
New Book Release: Rope
Rope by Anastasia Rabiyah
Garrett is determined to win Del over, even if he has to tie her up to convince her he’s what she needs.
When Del meets a handsome cowboy at a guest ranch in Arizona while on a business trip, she has no intention of forming a relationship. She’s come off a bad divorce. Trust is not something she’s willing to give. She likes being in control and the safety of a solitary life.
Garrett is immediately attracted to the dark-haired beauty he finds himself dancing with in the rustic, guest ranch bar. He’s intrigued by her need not to know him and her arduous kiss. Not easily turned down, he follows her back to her room to finish the dance she walked out on.
Garrett is determined to win Del over, even if he has to tie her up to convince her he’s what she needs.
When Del meets a handsome cowboy at a guest ranch in Arizona while on a business trip, she has no intention of forming a relationship. She’s come off a bad divorce. Trust is not something she’s willing to give. She likes being in control and the safety of a solitary life.
Garrett is immediately attracted to the dark-haired beauty he finds himself dancing with in the rustic, guest ranch bar. He’s intrigued by her need not to know him and her arduous kiss. Not easily turned down, he follows her back to her room to finish the dance she walked out on.
New Book Release: The Past's Promise
The Past's Promise by Carolyn Gregg
She found the ultimate love of her life in another time...and as a man.
Taking her history class to visit the ruins of a historic fort in west Texas, the scorching heat turned her world upside down.
Suddenly, nothing was the way it was supposed to be. She was no longer Jessie Wharton. She was Jesse Webster. She wasn't a teacher. She was a private in the US Army stationed at Fort Callaghan, a completely functional outpost. And it was 1867.
Worse, she wasn't a she any longer. She was a man. A man who was finding himself falling in love with a fellow soldier named Martin Parrish.
Together, they discovered love in the scorching Texas heat, in a time when the merest breath of homosexuality was enough to have the accused whipped to death...if the native Indians didn't scalp them first.
She found the ultimate love of her life in another time...and as a man.
Taking her history class to visit the ruins of a historic fort in west Texas, the scorching heat turned her world upside down.
Suddenly, nothing was the way it was supposed to be. She was no longer Jessie Wharton. She was Jesse Webster. She wasn't a teacher. She was a private in the US Army stationed at Fort Callaghan, a completely functional outpost. And it was 1867.
Worse, she wasn't a she any longer. She was a man. A man who was finding himself falling in love with a fellow soldier named Martin Parrish.
Together, they discovered love in the scorching Texas heat, in a time when the merest breath of homosexuality was enough to have the accused whipped to death...if the native Indians didn't scalp them first.
New Book Release: Wild Love
Wild Love by Cynthia Carole
Sadie's never needed anyone, until she met an alpha werewolf determined to protect her at all costs.
Trouble has stalked Sadie since she was a little girl. Now, a lone werewolf in a wild territory, she gambles with cowboys and just hopes to keep her head down and her claws secret. When she comes to the attention of two of the deadliest hunters in the territory, she has no choice but to accept help from James, a strong alpha werewolf who seems determined to make her his mate.
Sadie's never needed anyone, until she met an alpha werewolf determined to protect her at all costs.
Trouble has stalked Sadie since she was a little girl. Now, a lone werewolf in a wild territory, she gambles with cowboys and just hopes to keep her head down and her claws secret. When she comes to the attention of two of the deadliest hunters in the territory, she has no choice but to accept help from James, a strong alpha werewolf who seems determined to make her his mate.
New Book Release: My Prayer, Vol. 2
My Prayer, Volume 2 by Rabbi Nissan Mindel
As for me MY PRAYER: A commentary on the daily, Shabbat & Festival Prayers. Authored by the late Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel, noted scholar and prolific author, and first published in 1972, it quickly became a standard text on the Siddur.
In arranging the structure of our daily prayers, the Sages selected Biblical and Talmudic passages that would evoke and articulate one`s deepest religious feelings, to convey the sublime outpouring of the heart and inspire the cleaving of the soul to G-d. At the same time, they include texts that express the basic truths and tenets of Judaism, from elementary moral and ethical values to the highest concept of Monotheism as proclaimed in the Shema.
Volume one provides a profoundly illuminating commentary on the morning, afternoon and evening prayers, on Grace After Meals and the Prayer Before Retiring to Bed. A comprehensive introduction explores the deeper, often mystical, content of the daily prayers.
Volume two is devoted to the Shabbat prayers. A short yet incisive Introduction explores the unique nature of Shabbat.
Shabbat and Festivals are days of spiritual rest and regeneration, when everyone has the opportunity to take an unhurried contemplative approach to prayer. The Shabbat and Yom Tov prayers will assume a new and rich dimension in the light of this comprehensive study.
The two-volume reissue of this classic work has been completely redesigned beautifully ensconced in a gift-worthy slipcase. Volume two includes additional previously unpublished material, including short essays on Sefirat HaOmer, the Festivals and High-Holiday prayers, Tashlich and Kapparot, Blessing of the New Moon, Eiruv Tavshilin, the Priestly Blessing, Shoshanat Yaakov, Akdamot and Pidyon Haben.
"The deeper content of the familiar Siddur (prayer book) is sadly unfamiliar to the average layman," says Kehot editor Rabbi Avraham D. Vaisfiche. "For the individual eager to gain a deeper understanding of our sacred prayers, MY PRAYER, opens new vistas in how the Siddur is a source book of Jewish ethics and basic concepts of Judaism."
As for me MY PRAYER: A commentary on the daily, Shabbat & Festival Prayers. Authored by the late Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel, noted scholar and prolific author, and first published in 1972, it quickly became a standard text on the Siddur.
In arranging the structure of our daily prayers, the Sages selected Biblical and Talmudic passages that would evoke and articulate one`s deepest religious feelings, to convey the sublime outpouring of the heart and inspire the cleaving of the soul to G-d. At the same time, they include texts that express the basic truths and tenets of Judaism, from elementary moral and ethical values to the highest concept of Monotheism as proclaimed in the Shema.
Volume one provides a profoundly illuminating commentary on the morning, afternoon and evening prayers, on Grace After Meals and the Prayer Before Retiring to Bed. A comprehensive introduction explores the deeper, often mystical, content of the daily prayers.
Volume two is devoted to the Shabbat prayers. A short yet incisive Introduction explores the unique nature of Shabbat.
Shabbat and Festivals are days of spiritual rest and regeneration, when everyone has the opportunity to take an unhurried contemplative approach to prayer. The Shabbat and Yom Tov prayers will assume a new and rich dimension in the light of this comprehensive study.
The two-volume reissue of this classic work has been completely redesigned beautifully ensconced in a gift-worthy slipcase. Volume two includes additional previously unpublished material, including short essays on Sefirat HaOmer, the Festivals and High-Holiday prayers, Tashlich and Kapparot, Blessing of the New Moon, Eiruv Tavshilin, the Priestly Blessing, Shoshanat Yaakov, Akdamot and Pidyon Haben.
"The deeper content of the familiar Siddur (prayer book) is sadly unfamiliar to the average layman," says Kehot editor Rabbi Avraham D. Vaisfiche. "For the individual eager to gain a deeper understanding of our sacred prayers, MY PRAYER, opens new vistas in how the Siddur is a source book of Jewish ethics and basic concepts of Judaism."
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
New Book Release: Alien Mysteries
Alien Mysteries, Conspiracies and Cover-Ups by Kevin D. Randle
Thoroughly investigated by a former Army officer and taken from his review of hundreds of historical and government documents and in-person interviews, this book chronicles more than 100 sightings, events, and discoveries of alien encounters, government conspiracy, and the influence of extraterrestrials on human events throughout history. From prehistoric UFO sightings, cave paintings, and ancient astronauts to modern sightings around the world, this book investigates claims of aliens living among us, abductions of humans to alien spacecraft, and accounts of interstellar cooperation since the UFO crash in Roswell, along with evidence of what the government knows and what it has covered up. This discussion of the government secrets, theories, and mysteries surrounding aliens is packed with thought-provoking stories and shocking revelations of alien involvement in the lives of Earthlings.
Thoroughly investigated by a former Army officer and taken from his review of hundreds of historical and government documents and in-person interviews, this book chronicles more than 100 sightings, events, and discoveries of alien encounters, government conspiracy, and the influence of extraterrestrials on human events throughout history. From prehistoric UFO sightings, cave paintings, and ancient astronauts to modern sightings around the world, this book investigates claims of aliens living among us, abductions of humans to alien spacecraft, and accounts of interstellar cooperation since the UFO crash in Roswell, along with evidence of what the government knows and what it has covered up. This discussion of the government secrets, theories, and mysteries surrounding aliens is packed with thought-provoking stories and shocking revelations of alien involvement in the lives of Earthlings.
New Book Release: A Perfect Arrangement
A Perfect Arrangement by Sandra Sookoo
When life’s a bitch, slap her back.
Mackenzie Andrews is having a bad day. She’s lost her job at a Chicago interior design firm, her roommate kicked her out in favor of a fiancé’s company and now her sports car is in a snowy ditch in the middle of nowhere.
Lucas Brown, a victim of the financial sector collapse, has turned to carpentry for a living, but his favorite hobby is trying to “fix” people. Grounded by an unwavering sense of optimism, when he meets Mackenzie, he starts to think of a future, which means telling his ex to take a permanent hike.
Dirk Jennings has seen too many horrible things in life—first in Afghanistan then as an EMT on the mean streets of Chicago. He’s not a touchy-feely guy, but after rescuing Mackenzie from her snowy wreck, he wouldn’t mind an occasional round of sex.
While the town of Redemption Cove caters to the ménage a trois lifestyle, the three lost souls thrown together by circumstance aren’t sure such a situation will work, but none of them can deny the desire and need swirling between them. With a little understanding they might just stumble upon a perfect arrangement.
When life’s a bitch, slap her back.
Mackenzie Andrews is having a bad day. She’s lost her job at a Chicago interior design firm, her roommate kicked her out in favor of a fiancé’s company and now her sports car is in a snowy ditch in the middle of nowhere.
Lucas Brown, a victim of the financial sector collapse, has turned to carpentry for a living, but his favorite hobby is trying to “fix” people. Grounded by an unwavering sense of optimism, when he meets Mackenzie, he starts to think of a future, which means telling his ex to take a permanent hike.
Dirk Jennings has seen too many horrible things in life—first in Afghanistan then as an EMT on the mean streets of Chicago. He’s not a touchy-feely guy, but after rescuing Mackenzie from her snowy wreck, he wouldn’t mind an occasional round of sex.
While the town of Redemption Cove caters to the ménage a trois lifestyle, the three lost souls thrown together by circumstance aren’t sure such a situation will work, but none of them can deny the desire and need swirling between them. With a little understanding they might just stumble upon a perfect arrangement.
New Book Release: Knowledge and Faith
Knowledge and Faith by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
As true as the fact that the mind and its elements are gifts from G-d, so does faith inspire us in a way that mere accumulation of knowledge cannot. Faith`s inspiration lifts us beyond the boundaries of our finite existence, yet, that inspiration can depart just as easily as it came. Knowledge, however, becomes a part of us and thus changes us decisively. In effect, faith and knowledge complement and balance each other. Delivered on Shabbat Parshat Va`etchanan, Shabbat Nachamu, 5565 (1805), this discourse discusses the fundamental concept of faith in G-d as compared to the imperative to "know" G-d, and the differences between the two.
As true as the fact that the mind and its elements are gifts from G-d, so does faith inspire us in a way that mere accumulation of knowledge cannot. Faith`s inspiration lifts us beyond the boundaries of our finite existence, yet, that inspiration can depart just as easily as it came. Knowledge, however, becomes a part of us and thus changes us decisively. In effect, faith and knowledge complement and balance each other. Delivered on Shabbat Parshat Va`etchanan, Shabbat Nachamu, 5565 (1805), this discourse discusses the fundamental concept of faith in G-d as compared to the imperative to "know" G-d, and the differences between the two.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
New Book Release: Crimson Cries
Crimson Cries by Dawne Dominique
Can she leave behind her past in order to do what's necessary for the future?
When Paladin Sandalio, prince of the vilkacis race, shows up at her door with the same cryptic warnings as her father, Daniella Rolfe has no choice but to believe...the Nuasiar Nine walk the world again. With vamps and wolves dying side-by-side, and innocents caught in the crossfire, she knows it won't be long before the veils are set asunder. Trusting those she's detested for centuries is no easy task, but learning that entities like them were not created by accident will be the greatest challenge of all.
New vows will be taken—and she will show them real fear.
Can she leave behind her past in order to do what's necessary for the future?
When Paladin Sandalio, prince of the vilkacis race, shows up at her door with the same cryptic warnings as her father, Daniella Rolfe has no choice but to believe...the Nuasiar Nine walk the world again. With vamps and wolves dying side-by-side, and innocents caught in the crossfire, she knows it won't be long before the veils are set asunder. Trusting those she's detested for centuries is no easy task, but learning that entities like them were not created by accident will be the greatest challenge of all.
New vows will be taken—and she will show them real fear.
Friday, February 1, 2013
New Book Release: Studies in Rashi - Shemot
Studies in Rashi - Shemot
Beginning in late 1964, after the passing of his mother, Rebbetzin Chana, the Rebbe began dedicating a segment of his weekly Shabbat public gatherings to the study of Rashi`s classic biblical commentary. What soon emerged was an innovative method for both the study and analysis of the Bible`s pre-eminent commentator, and Bible study itself. These talks continued for more than twenty-five years.
The publication of Studies in Rashi aims to open this unique dimension of the Rebbe`s scholarship to the ever-growing numbers of English speaking students aspiring to serious textual study.
The essays were translated by Rabbi Y. Eliezer Danzinger, and are fully annotated in Hebrew and English. The volume is further enhanced with a detailed bibliography and comprehensive index.
Beginning in late 1964, after the passing of his mother, Rebbetzin Chana, the Rebbe began dedicating a segment of his weekly Shabbat public gatherings to the study of Rashi`s classic biblical commentary. What soon emerged was an innovative method for both the study and analysis of the Bible`s pre-eminent commentator, and Bible study itself. These talks continued for more than twenty-five years.
The publication of Studies in Rashi aims to open this unique dimension of the Rebbe`s scholarship to the ever-growing numbers of English speaking students aspiring to serious textual study.
The essays were translated by Rabbi Y. Eliezer Danzinger, and are fully annotated in Hebrew and English. The volume is further enhanced with a detailed bibliography and comprehensive index.
New Blog Post: Bodies of Subversion
Bodies of Subversion by Margot Mifflin
Bodies of Subversion was the first history of women's tattoo art when it was released in 1997, providing a fascinating excursion to a subculture that dates back to the nineteenth-century and including many never-before-seen photos of tattooed women from the last century. Newly revised and expanded, it remains the only book to chronicle the history of both tattooed women and women tattooists. As the primary reference source on the subject, it contains information from the original edition, including documentation of:
•Nineteeth-century sideshow attractions who created fantastic abduction tales in which they claimed to have been forcibly tattooed.
•Victorian society women who wore tattoos as custom couture, including Winston Churchill's mother, who wore a serpent on her wrist.
•Maud Wagner, the first known woman tattooist, who in 1904 traded a date with her tattooist husband-to-be for an apprenticeship.
•The parallel rise of tattooing and cosmetic surgery during the 80s when women tattooists became soul doctors to a nation afflicted with body anxieties.
•Breast cancer survivors of the 90s who tattoo their mastectomy scars as an alternative to reconstructive surgery or prosthetics.
The book contains 50 new photos and FULL COLOR images throughout including newly discovered work by Britain's first female tattooist, Jessie Knight; Janis Joplin's wrist tattoo; and tattooed pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber. In addition, the updated 3rd edition boasts a sleek design and new chapters documenting recent changes to the timeline of female tattooing, including a section on: celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, the most famous tattooist, male or female, in the world; the impact of reality shows on women's tattoo culture; and, therapeutic uses of tattooing for women leaving gangs, prisons, or situations of domestic abuse.
As of 2012, tattooed women outnumber men for the first time in American history, making Bodies of Subversion more relevant than ever.
Bodies of Subversion was the first history of women's tattoo art when it was released in 1997, providing a fascinating excursion to a subculture that dates back to the nineteenth-century and including many never-before-seen photos of tattooed women from the last century. Newly revised and expanded, it remains the only book to chronicle the history of both tattooed women and women tattooists. As the primary reference source on the subject, it contains information from the original edition, including documentation of:
•Nineteeth-century sideshow attractions who created fantastic abduction tales in which they claimed to have been forcibly tattooed.
•Victorian society women who wore tattoos as custom couture, including Winston Churchill's mother, who wore a serpent on her wrist.
•Maud Wagner, the first known woman tattooist, who in 1904 traded a date with her tattooist husband-to-be for an apprenticeship.
•The parallel rise of tattooing and cosmetic surgery during the 80s when women tattooists became soul doctors to a nation afflicted with body anxieties.
•Breast cancer survivors of the 90s who tattoo their mastectomy scars as an alternative to reconstructive surgery or prosthetics.
The book contains 50 new photos and FULL COLOR images throughout including newly discovered work by Britain's first female tattooist, Jessie Knight; Janis Joplin's wrist tattoo; and tattooed pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber. In addition, the updated 3rd edition boasts a sleek design and new chapters documenting recent changes to the timeline of female tattooing, including a section on: celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, the most famous tattooist, male or female, in the world; the impact of reality shows on women's tattoo culture; and, therapeutic uses of tattooing for women leaving gangs, prisons, or situations of domestic abuse.
As of 2012, tattooed women outnumber men for the first time in American history, making Bodies of Subversion more relevant than ever.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
New Book Release: Black Firsts
Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events by Jesse Carney Smith
A testament to a rich but often overlooked part of history, this work captures the stories of barrier-breaking African American pioneers in all fields—arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, invention, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. With hundreds of illustrations and a daily calendar of firsts, this chronicle reveals stories of those who overcame adversity to emerge triumphant and celebrates those who have won personal victories against the forces arrayed against them. A vital collection of more than 4,000 entries, this book is proof that the celebration of African American accomplishments is ongoing.
A testament to a rich but often overlooked part of history, this work captures the stories of barrier-breaking African American pioneers in all fields—arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, invention, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. With hundreds of illustrations and a daily calendar of firsts, this chronicle reveals stories of those who overcame adversity to emerge triumphant and celebrates those who have won personal victories against the forces arrayed against them. A vital collection of more than 4,000 entries, this book is proof that the celebration of African American accomplishments is ongoing.
New Book Release: Perfect Homecoming
Perfect Homecoming by Sandra Sookoo
Sometimes the future meets us when we’re not looking.
Andrew Grabel is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air and Space Force. It’s tradition for his family, so is never being home for Christmas. Though he longs to celebrate the holiday with all its feel good nostalgia, the reality of space travel doesn’t make that possible. Neither does an R & R stint on a far-flung space station since Christmas is unique to Earthlings.
Mira Nisirian is on Epsilon station for one reason only—to steal anything of value then get out for her next destination. She’s a thief and a criminal, and though she might dream of fitting in with Earth people and their culture, nothing can erase her Neptune origins or her real alien form. Choosing Andrew as her first victim is her first mistake…
…falling for him is the next. What’s more, Andrew’s constant talk of Christmas fascinates Mira. She covets the home she sees in his eyes. Andrew’s future outlook is shaken as he finds himself trying to convince her the Earth holiday is a state of mind, but Mira’s compulsion to share her truth might damage their budding relationship.
Sometimes the future meets us when we’re not looking.
Andrew Grabel is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air and Space Force. It’s tradition for his family, so is never being home for Christmas. Though he longs to celebrate the holiday with all its feel good nostalgia, the reality of space travel doesn’t make that possible. Neither does an R & R stint on a far-flung space station since Christmas is unique to Earthlings.
Mira Nisirian is on Epsilon station for one reason only—to steal anything of value then get out for her next destination. She’s a thief and a criminal, and though she might dream of fitting in with Earth people and their culture, nothing can erase her Neptune origins or her real alien form. Choosing Andrew as her first victim is her first mistake…
…falling for him is the next. What’s more, Andrew’s constant talk of Christmas fascinates Mira. She covets the home she sees in his eyes. Andrew’s future outlook is shaken as he finds himself trying to convince her the Earth holiday is a state of mind, but Mira’s compulsion to share her truth might damage their budding relationship.
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