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- catalog abstract "Five one-act plays designed to be read and acted by children and bringing the stories of the major Jewish holidays to life.".
- catalog abstract "Stacy, age thirteen, and Marc, age twelve, visit their newly retired Jewish grandparents in their Florida condominium, where the restrictive rules stir them to rebel.".
- catalog abstract "Regret for wrong deeds, the lighting of Shabbos candles, and other mitzvos or Jewish commandments introduce the alphabet and words in the Hebrew language.".
- catalog abstract "A boy who suffers anti-Semitic abuse at the hands of a classmate during his ninth and tenth grade years plots revenge against his tormentor.".
- catalog abstract "An account of a Soviet Jewish boy and his parents who leave present-day Moscow and resettle in the United States.".
- catalog abstract "Discusses the longest and happiest holiday season in the Jewish year, and explains the customs, history, and meaning connected with it. Includes games, recipes, puzzles, crafts, and a glossary of terms.".
- catalog abstract "Twelve true stories of young men and women, both Jews and non-Jews, who endured the horrors of the Holocaust.".
- catalog abstract "Illustrates ways boys and girls grow as persons and as Jews.".
- catalog abstract "Describes the wonder and importance of books in general, Jewish books written in many languages, and the Torah scrolls.".
- catalog abstract "Robin and her friends take part in a play for Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating the saving of Jews from a massacre plotted by Haman.".
- catalog abstract "We are taught to respect our bodies because we are made in God'a image. here are pictures of children using their bodies to engage in Jewish activities: synagogue, holiday, reading Torah, seeing symbols.".
- catalog abstract "A historical novel about the mysterious parentage of Paul, Ward of the Christian count Fredrick Perlberg. the theme is the tension between traditional and enlightened German Jews. age 10-14.".
- catalog abstract "When the Iraqi government arrests and tortures his parents because they are Jews, Shlomo must find a way for his entire family to escape to Israel.".
- catalog abstract "A collection of sixty-four stories from the Old Testament.".
- catalog abstract "The further adventures of Savta Simcha, Uncle Nechemya, and the orphan boy Ezra who comes to live with them in their little stone house in Jerusalem.".
- catalog abstract "A small Torah stolen and desecrated by Nazi soldiers in Czechoslovakia is eventually rescued and restored to people who appreciate it.".
- catalog abstract "Scenes of Jewish life help to introduce numbers from one to thirteen.".
- catalog abstract "An experiment with Tom Humboldt's time machine from a submarine in the Mediterranean has cataclysmic results when a team member is lost at sea and a man from the fourth century B.C. is taken on board.".
- catalog abstract "Written for young Jews, ages 8 and up, the Devora Doresh mystery series is skillfully developed within the familiar framework of contemporary Jewish life and its ageless ideals. Devora draws upon her yeshivah education to solve ... ... Mysteries, thus providing young readers with realistic examples of the practical application of Torah knowledge to unusual situations. the book is the fifth of the series.".
- catalog abstract "Biographical sketches of different periods of the life of George, Earl Macartney of Lisanoure (near Loughguile) in County Antrim, Ireland. He began his public career as the British Envoy Extraordinary to the court of Catherine the Great of Russia, served successively in the Caribbean, India, China (as Britain's first Ambassador), Verona, and the Cape of Good Hope, and was officially active in Irish affairs. Specialists deal with the major episodes of Macartney's public career (i.e., analysis of the Chinese embassy period requires expertise in Chinese as well as British records), and "... the remaining chapters present a comprehensive account of his private affairs, including his estate and financial concerns." (flyleaf of paper cover). Macartney was granted knighthood in 1764, an Earldom in the Irish peerage in 1794, and a Barony in the British peerage in 1796.".
- catalog abstract "Contends that the death of Pope John Paul I was not due to natural causes. Presents a portrait of his life and the motives of six men who may have feared him.".
- catalog abstract "Fighting over an innocent little island, the ambitious Tin-Pot Foreign General and the greedy Old Iron Woman end up killing hundreds of brave men in a meaningless war.".
- catalog abstract "Speeches, messages and other materials relating to Pope John Paul II and his visit to Haiti in March, 1983.".
- catalog abstract ""For three hundred years British cavalry regiments have been the admiration of the world, formidable in action, impressive in appearance and colourful in character. Philip Warner's new book is a[n] ... illustrated history of these regiments in the field. He tells the fascinating story of the origin and development of the cavalry, of the officers and men of the regiments, and of the battles and engagements in which the cavalry has played a key part. From the spirited actions of the English Civil War, through the Napoleonic Wars and the years in India, up to the twentieth century when cavalry regiments successfully adapted to their new mount, the tank, the British cavalry has been characterised by its chivalry, dash and nonchalance. And in these pages are ... accounts of successful cavalry actions as well as inglorious disasters; of courageous exploits as well as reckless enterprises; of tactical geniuses, such as the Duke of Marlborough in the eighteenth century and General Allenby in the twentieth, as well as of generals of less repute ... In this fine study, full of vivid eye-witness accounts and written with a verve and understanding of a form of warfare which was often more ingenious and complex than outward appearances suggested ... reminding us of the courage, skills, customs, and astonishing endurance of our forebears"--Jacket.".
- catalog abstract "A collection of traditional tales from around the world each of whose main character is female.".
- catalog abstract "A unique reference work covering the history of the entire continent from mankind's origin to the present day. Over 300 colored maps in modern cartographic techniques illustrate political, social, and economic changes in Africa. Concise text provides a written survey of African history.".
- catalog abstract "In the 18th century, Charles Robin (1743-1824), a native of the Isle of Jersey, became the leading merchant and fish exporter on the Gaspé coast. His family dominated the cod fishery of the Bay of Chaleur from 1766 to 1825. While primarily the story of a family business, this study also gives insight into the Gaspé Peninsula's colorful social history. Covers the coastal area of the Gaspé Peninsula located in the counties of Gaspé-Est and Bonaventure.".
- catalog abstract "Saiva philosophy and rituals in Kashmir.".
- catalog abstract "Classical work comprising classified list of technical terms used in Buddhist philosophy.".
- catalog abstract "Study covers the period, 1919-1956.".
- catalog abstract "Covers the period of the author's governor-generalship in British India, 1798-1805.".
- catalog abstract "Hindu mythological text.".
- catalog abstract "Hindu mythological text.".
- catalog abstract "Sanskrit thesaurus.".
- catalog abstract "Contributed papers on Vedic studies and Indic religion.".
- catalog abstract "Treatises on the fundamentals of the Viśiṣṭādvaita school in Hindu philosophy and liturgy of the Srivaishnava sect.".
- catalog abstract "On the question of official language in India.".
- catalog abstract "By an Indian civil servant.".
- catalog abstract "Bibliography of the 20-point socio-economic programme announced in 1982 by the prime minister of India.".
- catalog abstract "Study on expeditions to Darjeeling, Kanchenjunga, Sikkim, the Himalayas, and Tibet.".
- catalog abstract "On the political philosophy of Jai Prakash Narain, 1902-1979, Indian statesman.".
- catalog abstract "Jaina inscriptions in North Gujarat; 11th century onwards.".
- catalog abstract "Longtemps les Négresses se sont tues. Il est temps quʹelles redécouvrent leurs voix, quʹelles prennent ou reprennent la parole, ne serait-ce que pour dire quʹelles existent, quelles sont des êtres humains et quʹen tant que tels, elles ont droit à la liberté, au respect, à la dignité. Parce quʹelle est africaine, Awa Thiam sʹest mise à lʹécoute de ses sœurs, pour faire découvrir leurs conditions de vie lamentables. Après une longue enquête en profondeur dans toutes les couches de la société, elle a réalisé une série dʹinterviews de femmes noires, dʹune très grande valeur. Car pour la première fois des femmes du Mali, du Sénégal, de la Côte dʹIvoire, de Guinée, du Nigeria ont accepté de parler en toute liberté et avec une sincérité bouleversante. Ce quʹon découvre ici frôle souvent lʹhorreur. Oui, en plein XXe siècle, on mutile encore des petites filles en les excitant ou en les infibulant. On asservit encore des femmes. On les marie dès leur plus jeune âge. Et ce nʹest pas tout ... -- Back cover.".
- catalog abstract "Cinquième roman d'un auteur généralement considéré comme un virtuose. Un éloge de l'indécision et une oeuvre "optimiste sur la paresse d'être: il ne s'y passe rien". Le héros est un jeune intellectuel français que sa culture auto-stérilise. Il a deux ex-femmes et une maîtresse brésilienne. Réussira-t-il à écrire son scénario télévisé autour de Géricault? (d'oáu le titre). Moins riche que "Les figurants" ou " Macaire le Copte". Comme l'écrit Nourissier: "Manque de chair? Peut-être, mais jamais d'intelligence, ni d'humour". Avec Weyergans, il faut être exigeant. Il a de grands moyens, mais se fie ici à sa facilité. Le "Radeau", récit oblique et primesautie.".
- catalog abstract "Aboriginals, explorers and pastoralists - Diggers, rebels and politicians - Legislative councillors, selectors and bushrangers - Speculators, bankrupts and Nationalists - Conservatives, farmers and warriors - Flappers, paupers and air-raid wardens - Babies, migrants and pop-stars - Drivers, ombudsmen and unemployed - Exhibition building - Melbourne - Victorian football, later known as Australian Rules - Australian Shearer's Union - W.G. Spence.".
- catalog abstract "Selected multidisciplinary references of significant interest in an Australian context to social or medical historians; all items relate directly to the history of medicine. Includes some citations to mid-1983. Classified arrangement. Entries give bibliographical information and brief annotations. Contains a list of journals with abbreviations. Author and subject indexes.".
- catalog abstract "Géographie, voyages.".
- catalog abstract "Volume 1 : A - For.".
- catalog abstract "Includes: Election returns, 1969-1970-<1977-1978>.".
- catalog abstract "Selected speeches and writings of a former prime minister of Mauritius.".
- catalog abstract "Transcript of the 1979-80 Tirumati Indira Gandhi Endowment lectures delivered at the University of Madras.".
- catalog abstract "Recounts the stories of Abraham and his descendants, who became the founding fathers of God's chosen people, and the story of Moses in Egypt.".
- catalog abstract "A satirical article appropriated by the Nazis.".
- catalog abstract "Jessica comes to terms with her grandmother's failing health and memory.".
- catalog abstract "Offerings of thanks to God for light, bread, parents, and other wonderful things in life introduce the alphabet and words in the Hebrew language.".
- catalog abstract "As the forest begins to change, the animals and birds, no longer happy there, fly away in Professor Noah's amazing spaceship. Where do they go and what do they find there?".
- catalog abstract "Describes how the superpowers of the East and West compete with each other by trying to influence nations and events in the Middle East.".
- catalog abstract "Explains Jewish customs and ceremonies related to birth, circumcision, education, marriage, Kashrat, and the synagogue, as well as the Jewish festivals of the year.".
- catalog abstract "Artscroll History Series.".
- catalog abstract "Annotated bibliography.".
- catalog abstract "Hindu mythological text.".
- catalog abstract "18th century supercommentary, dealing with inference, on Raghunātha Śiromani's Tattvacintāmaṇidīdhiti, 16th century commentary on Gaṅgeśa's Tattvacintāmaṇi, 13th century basic work of the neo-Nyāya school in Indic philosophy.".
- catalog abstract "Contributed articles, most on the life and works of Rāmānuja, 1017-1137, Srivaishnava leader and exponent of the Viśiṣṭādvaita school in Hindu philosophy.".
- catalog abstract "Study of Vasudevahiṇḍī, classical Prakrit fiction, by Saṅghadāsagaṇi.".
- catalog abstract "A later Upanishadic text expounding the philosophy of Dattatreya sect in Hinduism.".
- catalog abstract "On the conversion of socially and economically underprivileged Hindus to Islam in 1981 at Meenakshipuram, Tamil Nadu.".
- catalog abstract "History of India, Vedic period to 1947, and the author's experiences as a civil servant in the center and state governments, 1940-1975.".
- catalog abstract "Hindu tantric text.".
- catalog abstract "Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes is interviewed by Silvia Fuentes about his life and work, and reads from his works.".
- catalog abstract "Puerto Rican author Luis Rafael Sánchez is interviewed by Gregory Rabassa.".
- catalog abstract "Spanish author Juan Goytisolo reads from his works and and is interviewed by Randolph Rope.".
- catalog abstract "Mexican author Juan Rulfo reads from his works and is interviewed by Silvia Fuentes.".
- catalog abstract "Interview with the renowned Uruguayan critic and literary historian Angel Rama by Mario Szichman.".
- catalog abstract "Julio Cortázar reads from several of his works and in an interview with Saúl Sosnowski, talks about his life and work.".
- catalog abstract "Interview with Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges by Reina Roffé.".
- catalog abstract "Argentinian author Manuel Puig reads from his works and is interviewed by Reina Roffe.".
- catalog abstract "Uruguayan writer Juan Carlos Onetti talks about his life and work with Jorge Ruffinelli and Julio Jaime.".
- catalog abstract ""Just as it seems more plausible to suppose that Moses existed than to believe that he did not, so, too, it is hard to believe that all the mass of religious institutions ascribed to Moses was really the work of other men, the anonymous product, that is to say, of natural, gradual growth over a period of centuries. After all, Zoroaster, Gautama Buddha and Jesus were historical figures, despite the legends attached to their names. And the Mosaic religion contained astonishing novelities, which look as though they reflect the thought of one single, decisive individual.".
- catalog abstract "Examines constitutional principles and their effects.".
- catalog abstract "East Texas was once a land rich in woods and wildlife, with contiguous miles of upland forests, prairies, grassy glades, and fertile bottomlands. Beneath the shade of magnolias and white oaks and towering pines, the woods came to life with foxes, deer, raccoons, gray squirrels, wild turkeys.".
- catalog abstract "This book is a study of the New River Company. It gives a highly complex and comprehensive analysis of the complicated legal problems encountered from the company's inception in the in the first decade of the 17th century to its municipalization and conversion to a property company at the turn of the 20th century.".
- catalog abstract "An investigation into the art and history of diary writing as well as a guide to the great diaries and private chronicles of the famous, the infamous, and the anonymous.".
- catalog abstract "In this important series of essays, many previously unpublished, James Petras extends his early work on the problems encountered in making the transition from capitalist to socialist society and applies his theories to the difficulties faced by newly emerging socialist countries. Of special interest are Petras's contriubitions to international division of labor, and recent pivotal changes in U.S. foreign policy in the face of the new Cold War and political developments in the Third World. -- Book cover.".
- catalog abstract "Contributed articles; includes report of the Seminar on "Commonwealth Today," New Delhi, October 1983, and the final communique and speeches of the concluding session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, November 1983.".
- catalog abstract "On two ruling dynasties of Orissa, 736 A.D. to 1110 A.D.".
- catalog abstract "Approximately 600 references to books and journal articles. "Inclusion in this bibliogrpaphy is based on their pertinence to the traditional or indigenous form of medical systems practiced by the various races." Alphabetical listing by authors. Each entry gives bibliographical information. Contains a list of sources, journals cited, definitive bibliography, supplement to bibliography, and subject index.".
- catalog abstract "Hymn to the bow of Rāma (Hindu deity).".
- catalog abstract "Papers presented at a seminar organized by the institute in 1981.".
- catalog abstract "Study of the factors responsible for restricting the efficient implementation of the anti-poverty programs; based on empirical data from a village in Bangalore District, Karnataka.".
- catalog abstract ""Considerada la mejor de las novelas de Gardea. Es una mezcla de fantasía y realidad del pueblo de Placeres. El místico y loco tío Cándido habla con los ángeles y los santos. Cándido muere y visita a su sobrino, Isidro Paniagua, que enloquece también. El hijo de Isidro, Jeremías, crece en un mundo realmaravilloso (o magicorealista) de milagros y conversaciones con Cándido. Este quiere estar en un tornavoz (el interior de la cúpula de la iglesia del pueblo), donde pueda dialogar a gusto con todos los santos del lugar. Al final de la novela se logra el milagro"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58. http://www.loc.gov/hlas".
- catalog abstract "Colloque Amiens 1982.".
- catalog abstract "A critical analysis of the playwright's major themes and artistic goals. Includes biographical information and a chronology.".
- catalog abstract "Overview: In 1537 Francesco Guicciardini, adviser and confidant to three popes, governor of several central Italian states, ambassador, administrator, military captain-and persona non grata with the ruling Medici after the siege of Florence-retired to his villa to write a history of his times. His Storia d'Italia became the classic history of Italy-both a brilliant portrayal of the Renaissance and a penetrating vision into the tragedy and comedy of human history in general. Sidney Alexander's readable translation and abridgment of Guicciardini's four-volume work earned the prestigious 1970 P.E.N. Club translation award. His perceptive introduction and notes add much to the understanding of Guicciardini's masterpiece. This is a translation of the history of Italy by the 16th century diplomat, advisor to heads of state, and military leader Guicciardini.".
- catalog abstract "Bd. 3. Register. Bearbeitet von Ulrike Schmidt und Hans Burose.".
- catalog abstract "Lyrical and cadent, dramatic and sometimes playful, these poems speak of love, longing, parting; of freedom and shattered dreams; of Saturday-night partying and the smells and sounds of Southern cities.".
- catalog abstract "St Patrick's Cathedral - William Wardell - Kew City - Exhibition building - Melbourne Club - Savage Club - Mechanic's Institute.".
- catalog abstract "Brief biographies and portraits of forty-one wives, sisters, daughters, nieces, and other relatives of Presidents who have served as White House hostesses, from Martha Washington through Nancy Reagan.".
- catalog abstract "Includes speeches and writings of Candolini, as well as a biographical profile by De Cillia.".
- catalog abstract "Study of Aṣṭādhyāyī, classical Sanskrit grammar, by Pāṇini.".
- catalog abstract "Account, with selections from documents and correspondence exchanged between leaders of the Janata Party government in India, 1977-1980.".