I am pleased to inform you about a new title called: A Crash Course in Jewish History - From Abraham to Modern Israel
This book is available from Baker & Taylor or from the publisher at 845-356-2282 The miracle and meaning of Jewish history " a comprehensive, thoughtful and highly educational survey of Jewish history." - Sir Martin Gilbert From Abraham and the birth of monotheism to the Holocaust and the creation of modern Israel -- the epic sweep of the Jewish people's progress through time violates all the laws of human history. For centuries some of the greatest minds have come to appreciate the profound impact that this tiny nation has had on humanity and have tried to unlock the great mystery that the Jewish story presents, asking: How did this people survive against all the odds? In one volume, A Crash Course in Jewish History explores the 3,800 years of Jewish existence while answering the great questions: Why have the Jewish people been so unique, so impactful, yet so hated and so relentlessly persecuted? A Crash Course in Jewish History is not only comprehensive and readable, it is also entertaining and enlightening. Historian and author Ken Spiro takes the reader on a fascinating and informative journey through time, highlighting not only the key lessons of Jewish and world history, but, most importantly, on the profound relevance that the past holds for the future of both the Jewish people and humanity. Novices and scholars alike will find A Crash Course in Jewish History to be thought-provoking and insightful, as well as a valuable and relevant guide to understanding the challenges that we all face in the 21st century. About the Author: Author of the acclaimed WorldPerfect-The Jewish Impact on Civilization, Ken Spiro is a historian, rabbi, and dynamic speaker who lectures throughout the world on Jewish history and values. A graduate of Vassar, he studied at the postgraduate level at the Pushkin Institute in Moscow and earned a master's degree in history from Norwich University. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including the BBC, the National Geographic Channel, and the History Channel. He lives with his wife and five children outside Jerusalem. Title: A Crash Course in Jewish History: >From Abraham to Modern Israel Author: Ken Spiro Publisher: Targum Pub Date: March 2010 Pages: 509 ISBN: 978-1-56871-532-2 Hardcover $31.99 This book is available from Baker & Taylor or from the publisher at 845-356-2282 Stuart Schnee Public Relations, Marketing & Sales US Tel: 973-796-2753 Israel Tel: +972-54-790-9120 Fax: +972-2-561-0943 --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org