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Three thousand years ago, a dusky queen swept into the court of King Solomon, and from that time to the present day, her tale has been told and retold. Who was this queen? Did she really exist? In a quixotic odyssey that takes him to Ethiopia, Arabia, Israel, and even a village in France, Nicholas Clapp seeks the underlying truth behind the multifaceted myth of the queen of Sheba.
It's an eventful journey. In Israel, he learns of a living queen...
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"Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience" is an insightful exploration of Lebanon's tumultuous history, rich culture, and enduring spirit. From ancient civilizations to modern-day challenges, this book delves into the country's complex tapestry of conflicts, diversity, and resilience. Through vivid storytelling and historical analysis, it captures the struggles of Lebanon's people while highlighting their unwavering determination to overcome adversity....
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This is a concise guide to the Israel-Palestine conflict. There are many different, competing histories of the conflict, however, this book collects those which are based on the most considered historical research.
The book covers key events in chronological order, in each case examining the varied historical accounts and presenting the beliefs of key thinkers across the ideological spectrum, from Edward Said to Binyamin Netanyahu.
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In this volume, a group of distinguished scholars reinterpret concepts and canons of Islamic thought in Arab, Persian, South Asian, and Turkish traditions. They demonstrate that there is no unitary "Islamic" position on important issues of statecraft and governance. They recognize that Islam is a discursive site marked by silences, agreements, and animated controversies. Rigorous debates and profound disagreements among Muslim theologians, philosophers,...
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Modern biblical scholars tend to dismiss the Christmas story of the "wise men from the East" as pious legend. Matthew's gospel offers few details, but imaginative Christians filled out the story early on, giving us the three kings guided by a magical star who join the adoring shepherds in every Christmas crèche.
For many scholars, then, there is no reason to take the gospel story seriously. But are they right? Are the wise men no more than a poetic...
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Get the Summary of Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri's They Called Me a Lioness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "They Called Me a Lioness" is a memoir by Ahed Tamimi, chronicling her life in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, under the shadow of the Israeli settlement Halamish. The book details the history of the Palestinian struggle against Zionist ambitions and the establishment of Israel, which led to the displacement...
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Get the Summary of Daniel Schulman's The Money Kings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Money Kings" by Daniel Schulman chronicles the rise of Jewish immigrant families in America's financial sector during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Joseph Seligman, a Bavarian immigrant, arrived in America in 1837 and, with his brothers, established a successful investment bank. The Lehman brothers, also from Bavaria,...
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This riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood reconstructs the story of Olfa Hamrouni and her four daughters, unpacking a complex family history through intimate interviews and performance to examine how the Tunisian woman’s two eldest were radicalized by Islamic extremists. Casting professional actresses as the missing daughters, along with acclaimed Egyptian-Tunisian actress Hend Sabri as Olfa, award-winning director Kaouther...
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The Yazidi girls were often just teenagers when they were abducted from their villages in the mountains of Kurdistan by fighters of Islamic State. They were converted to Islam by force, were sold as sex slaves for terrorists. Now that the survivors return to their homeland, the question arises if they will manage to start anew. Theatre-maker Hussein tries to help them to find a new life.
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Ce livre pratique conçu pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent apprendre les bases de la langue hébraïque, il fournit des phrases utiles pour la communication quotidienne, des conseils pour la prononciation et l'utilisation de la grammaire. Vous serez en mesure de vous débrouiller facilement lors de votre voyage en Israël et de communiquer avec confiance avec les habitants locaux. Bienvenue ! ! ברוך הבא (barouch ha-ba!)
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In this informative and well-presented volume, Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan pulls back the curtain on the regime's propaganda franchise. He reveals the excessive investment of funding, infrastructure, and workforce frantically trying to convince Iranians and the world not to believe their own eyes and ears. After years of trying to ignore the MEK, hoping others would do the same, regime officials now seemingly cannot stop talking about how effectively...
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Ce livre captivant plonge le lecteur au cœur d'Israël, une nation qui allie avec brio tradition et modernité. Découvrez une culture riche et diversifiée, influencée par les multiples héritages qui se sont entremêlés au fil des siècles. Explorez l'économie florissante et les avancées technologiques qui ont propulsé Israël au premier rang mondial de l'innovation. Plongez dans une gastronomie savoureuse, mêlant les saveurs méditerranéennes...
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Bienvenue à Ashdod, une ville ctière dynamique située en Israël. Dans ce livre, vous découvrirez l'histoire fascinante de la ville, depuis ses origines antiques jusqu'à son développement moderne. Vous explorerez les quartiers pittoresques, les plages de sable fin, les restaurants locaux et les lieux de vie nocturne animés.Vous découvrirez également les sites historiques tels que le parc archéologique de Tel Ashdod, le musée Ad Halom et...
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Situé sur la rive occidentale de la mer Morte, Ein Gedi est l'un des joyaux d'Israël. Cette oasis luxuriante est une attraction touristique populaire pour ses randonnées, ses sources naturelles, ses cascades, ses paysages époustouflants et ses sites historiques. Dans ce livre, nous allons explorer l'histoire fascinante et la beauté naturelle d'Ein Gedi, en abordant les sites les plus populaires, les randonnées les plus célèbres et les conseils...
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This book is the perfect guide for travelers seeking to master the basics of the Hebrew language. It offers a comprehensive collection of useful phrases for navigating confidently through common situations encountered during travel, such as finding accommodation, ordering food, banking transactions, taxi services, sightseeing, etc. The chapters also include practical tips for communicating with locals and tricks for improving your language comprehension....
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"Kibboutz Sde Eliyahu" est un voyage captivant au cœur de l'une des communautés les plus fascinantes du nord d'Israël. Au fil de 12 chapitres, l'auteur nous guide à travers l'histoire de ce kibboutz et nous emmène dans la vie quotidienne de ses habitants. Des anecdotes personnelles aux défis communautaires en passant par l'agriculture innovante et l'écologie, ce livre offre un aperçu complet de la vie dans ce kibboutz unique. L'auteur explore...
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Clash of Eagles: America's Forgotten Expedition to Ottoman Palestine chronicles an overlooked chapter of history, where a group of American explorers embarked on an ambitious and daring expedition to the heart of Ottoman Palestine in the 19th century. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book unveils the remarkable journey of this diverse and intrepid team, shedding light on their encounters with local cultures, the challenges they...
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Plongez dans l'aventure captivante d'un voyage à travers Israël. Des plages ensoleillées de la Méditerranée aux montagnes mystérieuses de la Galilée, en passant par les rues ancestrales de Jérusalem et les eaux salées de la mer Morte, ce livre vous transporte dans une exploration inoubliable de ce pays riche en histoire et en diversité. Suivez l'itinéraire suggéré qui vous emmène des sites bibliques aux merveilles naturelles, tout en...
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From the winter of 2006 through the spring of 2007, two-hundred-fifty Marines from Echo Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment fought daily in the dangerous, dense city streets of Ramadi, Iraq during the Multi-National Forces Surge ordered by President George W. Bush. The Marines' mission: to kill or capture anti-Iraqi forces. Their experience: like being in Hell. Now Major Scott A. Huesing, the commander who led Echo Company through Ramadi,...
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