Twitty makes the case that Blackness and Judaism coexist in beautiful harmony, and this is manifested in the foods and traditions from both cultures that Black Jews incorporate into their daily livesTwitty wishes to start a conversation where people celebrate their differences and embrace commonalities.
Chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud once explained: The future of cooking is about how we can rewrite the history of itits important to keep the memory and be entertained by it and inspired by it.
The name George Armstrong Custer looms large in American history, specifically for his leadership in the American Indian Wars and unfortunate fall at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Blazing hot meets icy cool in a momentous year in US historyOn New Year's Day in 1967, the 200 million Americans who lived in the United States were about to experience a fascinating, exciting, and sometimes bewildering twelve months that for many formed an iconic portion of their lives.
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of Womens March, this gorgeously designed full-color book offers an unprecedented, front-row seat to one of the most galvanizing movements in American history, with exclusive interviews with Womens March organizers, never-before-seen photographs, and essays by feminist activists.
An "e;illuminating"e; and "e;richly descriptive"e; (New York Times Book Review) portrait of contemporary Israel, revealing the diversity of this extraordinary yet volatile nation by weaving together personal histories of ordinary citizens from all walks of life.
The Classic Story of a Family's Pilgrimageinto the Orthodox ChurchVeiled in the smoke of incense, the Eastern Orthodox Church has long been an enigma to the Western world.
A fascinating look at life in the Middle Ages that focuses on eight extraordinary medieval men and women through realistically invented conversations between them and their counterparts.
A poetic history of the twentieth century from one of our most beloved, popular, and highly lauded poets-a stirring, strikingly original, intensely imagined recreation of the most potent voices and searing moments that have shaped our collective experience.
Delve into the curious history of print and publishing-from the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's folios to rare book forgers, literary scandals, and more.
In this bold history and manifesto, a former White House director of economic policy exposes the economic, political, and cultural cracks that wealthy nations face and makes the case for transforming those same vulnerabilities into sources of strength-and the foundation of a national renewal.
A "e;compelling [and] carefully researched"e; account of greed, duplicity, and an unholy partnership between Switzerland and the Third Reich (The Washington Times).
Esta publicación, que en conjunto con el libro que la acompaña "La historia ilustrada del barrio Jorge Eliécer Gaitán", nos permite -como bien lo dicen los autores- sentirnos como en casa, cuando reconocemos y hacemos públicas otras historias y patrimonios en nuestra ciudad.
En el contexto de la conmemoración del bicentenario de la independencia, la elaboración y consolidación de nuestros símbolos y epopeyas comprende un proceso que lejos de ser neutral o unívoco, parte de tensiones y negociaciones políticas y, a la vez, simbólicas.
From the author of Bourbon, "e;the definitive history"e; (Sacramento Bee), comes the rollicking and revealing story of beer in America, in the spirit of Salt or Cod.
Winner of the Jewish Book of the Year AwardThe first comprehensive yet accessible history of the state of Israel from its inception to present day, from Daniel Gordis, "e;one of the most respected Israel analysts"e; (The Forward) living and writing in Jerusalem.
In ';an unabashedly biased, deeply researched book' (SF Gate), Ed Asnerthe actor who starred as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Showreclaims the Constitution from the right-wingers who think that they and only they know how to interpret it.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Presidents and The Kennedy Detail comes an ';insightful and beautifully told look into the life of one of the most public and admired first ladies' (Publishers Weekly)Betty Ford.
Inspired by Arthur Ashes bestselling memoir Days of Grace, a collection of positive, uplifting stories of seemingly small acts of grace from across the sports world that have helped to bridge cultural and racial divides.
A history of human desire and how we decide what is precious, this New York Times bestseller "e;romps through the stories of eight jewels"e; (New York Times).
New York Times BestsellerThis big-hearted memoir by the most promising professional basketball player of his generation details his rise to NBA stardom, the terrible accident that ended his career and plunged him into a life-altering depression, and how he ultimately found his way out of the darkness.
This illustrated, large-format book, Testimony: The Legacy of Schindler's List and the USC Shoah Foundation-A 20th Anniversary Commemoration combines, for the first time, the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Schindler's List with the history of the remarkable organization inspired by that landmark film.
