The Story of the Jews: Finding the Words 1000BCE - 1492CE

Simon Schama

It is a story like no other- an epic of endurance against destruction, of creativity in oppression, joy amidst grief, the affirmation of life against the steepest of odds. It spans the millennia and the continents - from India to Andalusia and from the bazaars of Cairo to the streets of Oxford. It takes...

The Battle of Hackham Heath (Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years #2)

John Flanagan

"When Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But the Rangers know Morgarath will be planning his next move. King Duncan must prepare for war. Halt volunteers for a seemingly impossible task - climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night...

Welcoming the Unwelcome - Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World

Pema Chodron

From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times.In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Ch dr n offers a combination of wisdom, he...