palestine

Presents a collection of essays that provide a historical overview of the treatment of Jews and discusses the role of various individuals and specific events leading to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.

Surveys the history of the State of Israel during its first fifty years, from its founding in 1948 through the late 1990s, discussing politics and personalities, as well as various aspects of Israel's society, culture, and economy.

A biography of a Jewish heroine whose resistance work during World War II made her a martyr and an inspiration to those with whom she worked.

Four young women, who survived the Holocaust, are haunted by their pasts while staying in the Atlit internment camp and find comfort in their friendships and shared experiences while struggling with the prospect of recreating themselves in a foreign country.

Hannah Senesh worked to save fellow Jews from her native Hungary during World War II, but was captured and executed by the Nazis at age twenty three. This collection contains her diary, poems, and letters as well as the memoir written by her mother and accounts by parachutists who accompanied her on her mission.

Describes the life of Jesus Christ and presents twenty-four paintings showing scenes from the life of Christ by the fourteenth-century Italian artist Giotto.

Discusses the origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Hamas terrorist group, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.

A childless woman's prayers are answered by the arrival of a talking pot, but the new mother knows that Little Pot must learn right from wrong just like any child.

The life story of the young woman who, at the age of 23, was executed by the Nazis for her role in a top-secret Allied mission.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in the ancient Holy Land, focusing on Jerusalem, Ashkelon, the Qumran, Herod, and the significant places of Jesus' life, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.