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The author provides an account of her experiences as the victim of an honor crime, telling how her brother-in-law, tried to kill her for having sex before marriage by dousing her with gasoline and setting her on fire, and sharing the story of how she survived with the help of the women of her West Bank village, and the intervention of a European aid worker.

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.

Presents an introduction to the terrorist group Hamas, and discusses its origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.

Traces the history of the Palestinian people from ancient times to the twenty-first century and examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Palestinian perspective.

Provides a historical overview of the treatment of Jews and discusses the role of various individuals and specific events in leading to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.