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As the systematic murder of six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators was taking place, Jewish soldiers in the United States Army participated in guarding, healing, and reeducating of some of the four hundred thousand German prisoners of war (PW) held in camps scattered across the United States. History has paid little attention to the participation of Jewish GIs at these camps and the role they played in preparing PWs to return and participate in a postwar democratic Germany. Very little is known about the experiences of these Jewish soldiers that prepared them to go face-to-face with German PWs, some of which were hardened Nazi party members. In addition, little is known about...
What demons sleep within you? Drew Evans, author of the Vagabond Knights Trilogy returns with his all new novel, inspired by true events-Son of Adversity: The Dark Inside Me. In this hard hitting, no hold barred book of facts, Drew talks about personal experiences, instances where he felt alone and helpless while growing up as a troubled teenager, what it takes to survive the streets, how to overcome any obstacle and how to conquer adversity. For the first time, Drew Evans reveals to his readers the pain that burns inside him, the demons clawing at his flesh to break free and the never ending passion to strive to become what no one thought he could. "A wake up call for procrastinators..."
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Coming to Terms with America examines how Jews have long “straddled two civilizations,” endeavoring to be both Jewish and American at once, from the American Revolution to today. In fifteen engaging essays, Jonathan D. Sarna investigates the many facets of the Jewish-American encounter—what Jews have borrowed from their surroundings, what they have resisted, what they have synthesized, and what they have subverted. Part I surveys how Jews first worked to reconcile Judaism with the country’s new democratic ethos and to reconcile their faith-based culture with local metropolitan cultures. Part II analyzes religio-cultural initiatives, many spearheaded by women, and the ongoing tensions...
In a world on the brink of destruction. In a time before civilization, an ancient prophecy now awakens. As a last hope, Heaven has sent Gideon, the greatest of all warrior angels to Earth. His task - to stop the evil threatening the lands. However, as he journeys across Earth he soon comes to find that his friends have abandoned him. His soldiers refusing to fight at his side. Now, as the Earth slowly begins to die, Lady Elana must travel alone into Hell and back. Only she can stop the summoning. Only she can put a face to Earth's destroyer and only she can save our souls.
Dr. James Kauffman and his wife, April, were the perfect couple: a respected endocrinologist and a beautiful radio host. But under the surface lurked a world of drugs, sex, and biker gangs. A world Dr. Kauffman would kill to keep secret. In May 2012, April Kauffman, a well-known local radio personality and staunch advocate of military veterans rights, was found shot to death in the bedroom of the home she shared with her husband, Dr. James Kauffman. Six years later, in the fall of 2018, Freddy Augello, a leader of the notorious motorcycle gang the Pagans, went on trial for drug dealing and murder. He was charged with arranging the death of April Kauffman in exchange for $50,000 from her husb...
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The tenth anniversary edition of an essential text on food politics: “Well researched and lucidly written . . . This book is sure to spark discussion” (Publishers Weekly). When John Robbins first released The Food Revolution in 1987, his insights into America’s harmful eating habits gave us a powerful wake-up call. Since then, Robbins has continued to shine a spotlight on the most important issues in food politics, such as our dependence on animal products, provoking awareness and promoting change. Robbins’s arguments for a plant-based diet are compelling and backed by over twenty years of work in the field of sustainable agriculture and conscious eating. This timely new edition will enlighten those curious about plant-based diets and fortify the mindsets of the already converted.
The Vegan Guide to New York City--2007 is a comprehensive guide book to the restaurants and shopping resources of New York City. Now in its thirteenth edition, The Vegan Guide has been praised by the New York Times for being a portable conscience, and by the New York Daily News for being a very complete guide. Authored by Rynn Berry, the historical advisor to the North American Vegetarian Society, it is written with panache, wit, and style. This item is Returnable