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European Mennonites and the Holocaust
European Mennonites and the Holocaust is one of the first books to examine Mennonite involvement in the Holocaust, sometimes as rescuers but more often as killers, accomplices, beneficiaries, and bystanders.
A Witness in Times of War and Peace
A Witness in Times of War and Peace is a searing memoir that describes the struggles a Mennonite pastor experiences during the Second World War. Gerhard Hein is a practicing Mennonite when he is called up for duty, and he must reconcile his pacifist beliefs with the obligation to serve in Germany’s Wehrmacht. He displays courage in a terrifying and uncertain time by voicing his concerns about the National Socialistic ideology in both words and deeds, standing up for his beliefs by pointing to the One who can bring real peace. His story shows that in the darkness of war, rays of genuine love, care, and compassion can shine through.
Chosen Nation
During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the global Mennonite church developed an uneasy relationship with Germany. Despite the religion's origins in the Swiss and Dutch Reformation, as well as its longstanding pacifism, tens of thousands of members embraced militarist German nationalism. Chosen Nation is a sweeping history of this encounter and the debates it sparked among parliaments, dictatorships, and congregations across Eurasia and the Americas. Offering a multifaceted perspective on nationalism's emergence in Europe and around the world, Benjamin Goossen demonstrates how Mennonites' nationalization reflected and reshaped their faith convictions. While some church leaders modifie...
Foam Sclerotherapy: A Textbook
The advent of foam sclerotherapy has been one of the most important developments in the field of phlebology. Just as surgery has evolved into more minimal invasion, so has the treatment of varicose veins. Foam sclerotherapy is quick, efficient, easy to use and inexpensive, and is widely believed to become the dominant form of therapy for varicose veins. Foam Sclerotherapy: A Textbook explores the key role of foam in the treatment of venous insufficiency, provides authoritative and comprehensive information and examines the advantages and drawbacks of this method in detail. Written by experts from four continents, the book is divided into three sections: Theory, Practice, and Special Considerations, and includes chapters on: The history of sclerosant foams Legal guidelines Ultrasound guidance Studies on safety Treatment of venous malformations Foam Sclerotherapy: A Textbook is an essential textbook for all phlebologists, general surgeons, vascular surgeons, dermatologists, family physicians and gynaecologists who treat varicose veins, either full time or occasionally.
Protecting a Sinking City 6-Pack
Imagine a city of islands. There are no cars or streets and people ride boats to get around. This place is Venice, Italy. Built on a lagoon, Venice is in trouble. The city is sinking, and engineers are racing to save it. Learn about the efforts to save Venice from the sea. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that addresses literacy and engineering objectives.
Mennonites in Early Modern Poland and Prussia
Klassen brings them to light and life by focusing on an unusual oasis of tolerance in the midst of a Europe convulsed by the wars of religion.
Red Quarter Moon
`A compelling and highly personal narrative, Red' Quarter Moon adds much to our knowledge on the lives of the individuals and families who survived the Stalin era, yet lived behind the Iron Curtain for so many years.' Marlene Epp, Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo This is a gripping story of individuals caught in an inhuman world ... With admirable persistence, Anne Konrad has managed to trace the lives of most of her relatives affected by these tragic times. She has scanned archives and collected testimonies in several continents, ranging from Canada to Ukraine, to Siberia, to Paraguay. Konrad offers a unique perspective on the personal costs of religion in Russia. From the foreword by Hiroaki Kuromiya
