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New. 2020 New Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by JesusWhat are we supposed to think about the Coronavirus crisis?Some people think they know: "This is a sign of the End," they say "It's all predicted in the book of Revelation"Others disagree but are equally clear: "This is a call to repent God is judging the world and through this disease he's telling us to change"Some join in the chorus of blame and condemnation: "It's the fault of the Chinese, the government, the World Health Organization."N T Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting Instead, he shows that a careful reading of the Bible and Christian history offers simple though profound answers to our many questions, including:Written by one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars, God and the Pandemic will serve as your guide to read the events of today… Read More

Friedman Books. New. The beauty & importance of our beloved language: YIDDISH

Janson. New. No packaging as issued.. Scott Pelley, Msgr John Kozar. Janson, December 10, 2014. New. No packaging as issued. . Scott Pelley, Msgr John Kozar. December 10, 2014. New. No packaging as issued.. Run time: 72 mins. Originally released: 2014. .

National Geographic. New. National Geographic, 2018 New Curated especially for mothers, this beautifully illustrated keepsake contains more than 100 blessings from around the world to celebrate life's special moments and encourage reflection for the whole familyWith ageless wisdom for every occasion, this elegant little book is the perfect gift for mothers looking for a little dose of enlightenment Illustrated with exquisite vintage art, it's filled with time-honored proverbs, enriching parables, uplifting quotes, and inspiring poetry that encourage readers to contemplate and celebrate life's milestones These illuminating words and their invaluable lessons, drawn from cultures around the world, will resonate with families from all walks of life Whether commemorating the birth of a new baby, celebrating a graduation, a birthday, a housewarming or a special holiday, this timeless treasury provides guidance and encouragement for everyone: an enduring keepsake readers will turn to again and again

Houghton Mifflin. New.. Boston, Ma: Houghton Mifflin, 2016. New. . Boston, Ma: 2016. New.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 255 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Audience: General/trade. .

Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster. New. Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster, 2019-07-09 New It thrills us and torments us It controls our thoughts, destroys our lives, and it's all we live for Yet we almost never speak of it And as a buried force in our lives, desire remains largely unexplored-until now Over the past eight years, journalist Lisa Taddeo has driven across the country six times to embed herself with ordinary women from different regions and backgrounds The result, Three Women, is the deepest nonfiction portrait of desire ever written and one of the most anticipated books of the yearWe begin in suburban Indiana with Lina, a homemaker and mother of two whose marriage, after a decade, has lost its passion She passes her days cooking and cleaning for a man who refuses to kiss her on the mouth, protesting that "the sensation offends" him To Lina's horror, even her marriage counselor says her husband's position is valid Starved for affection, Lina battles daily panic attacks When she… Read More

Avotaynu. New.. Avotaynu, 2014. New. . 2014. New.. Audience: General/trade. .

Avotaynu. New.. Avotaynu, 2006. Illustrated.. New. . 2006. Illustrated.. New.. 394 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. .

Arcadia Publishing (SC). New.. Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2016. New. . 2016. New.. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Contains: Unspecified. Images of America (Arcadia Publishing). Audience: General/trade. .

Spiegel & Grau. New.. Juhasz, Victor. Spiegel & Grau, 2017. New. . Juhasz, Victor. 2017. New.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. .

Random House Inc. New. Random House Inc, 2018 New/New On July 17, 2014, a forty-three-year-old black man named Eric Garner died on a Staten Island sidewalk after a police officer put him in what has been described as an illegal chokehold during an arrest for selling bootleg cigarettes The final moments of Garner's life were captured on video and seen by millions His agonized last words, "I can't breathe," became a rallying cry for the nascent Black Lives Matter protest movement A grand jury ultimately declined to indict the officer who wrestled Garner to the pavementMatt Taibbi's deeply reported retelling of these events liberates Eric Garner from the abstractions of newspaper accounts and lets us see the man in full-with all his flaws and contradictions intact A husband and father with a complicated personal history, Garner was neither villain nor victim, but a fiercely proud individual determined to do the best he could for his family, bedeviled by bad luck, and ultimately subdued by forces… Read More

Penguin Group USA. New. Penguin Group USA, 2018 New Single, less stressed, and freeIf you're tired of swiping through dating apps, ghosting, and hearing well-meaning questions about why you're still single, it's hard not to feel "less-than" because you haven't found your soul mateUntil nowHow to Be Single and Happy is an empowering, compassionate guide to stop overanalyzing romantic encounters, get over regrets or guilt about past relationships, and identify what you want and need in a partner But this isn't just another dating book Drawing on her extensive expertise as a clinical psychologist, as well as the latest research, hundreds of patient interviews, and key principles in positive psychology, Dr Jennifer Taitz challenges the most common myths about women and love (like the advice to play hard to get) And while she teaches how to skillfully date, she'll also help you cultivate the mindset, values, and connections that ensure you'll live your best, happiest life, whether single or coupled up

Top Shelf Productions. New. Top Shelf Productions, 2019 New George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights But long before he braved new frontiers in Star Trek, he woke up as a four-year-old boy to find his own birth country at war with his father's -- and their entire family forced from their home into an uncertain futureIn 1942, at the order of President Franklin D Roosevelt, every person of Japanese descent on the west coast was rounded up and shipped to one of ten "relocation centers," hundreds or thousands of miles from home, where they would be held for years under armed guardThey Called Us Enemy is Takei's firsthand account of those years behind barbed wire, the joys and terrors of growing up under legalized racism, his mother's hard choices, his father's faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his astonishing futureWhat does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? When the… Read More

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Yale University Press. New.. Yale University Press, 2016. New. . 2016. New.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 408 p. Audience: General/trade. .

William C. Brown. Very good in new dust jacket.. Dubuque, IA: William C. Brown, 1996. 2nd ed.. Very good in new dust jacket. . Dubuque, IA: 1996. 2nd ed.. Very good in new dust jacket.. 48 p. Audience: General/trade. .

Random House Trade. New.. Random House Trade, 2020 New From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibilityIn his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one's own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of lifeAs always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths Among his insights:- For social justice, focus on symmetry and… Read More

Riverhead Books. New.. Riverhead Books, 2017. New. . 2017. New.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. .

Ballantine Books. New. During Andr� Leon Talley's first magazine job, alongside Andy Warhol at Interview, a fateful meeting with Karl Lagerfeld began a decades-long friendship with the enigmatic, often caustic designer Propelled into the upper echelons by his knowledge and adoration of fashion, Andr� moved to Paris as bureau chief of John Fairchild's Women's Wear Daily, befriending fashion's most important designers (Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta) But as Andr� made friends, he also made enemies A racially tinged encounter with a member of the house of Yves Saint Laurent sent him back to New York and into the offices of Vogue under Grace MirabellaThere, he eventually became creative director, developing an unlikely but intimate friendship with Anna Wintour As she rose to the top of Vogue's masthead, Andr� also ascended, and soon became the most influential man in fashion The Chiffon Trenches offers a candid look at the who's who of the last fifty years of fashion At once… Read More

Houghton Mifflin. New.. Houghton Mifflin, 2017. New. . 2017. New.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. .