Scott Oden 526 BC and the empire of the Pharaohs is dying, crumbling under the weight of its own antiquity. Corruption and decay cripple its cities, infects its leaders and...

Haruki MurakamiAcross seven tales, Haruki Murakami brings his powers of observation to bear on the lives of men who, in their own ways, find themselves alone. Here are vanishing cats...

Peter Matthiessen An eloquent portrayal of a disappearing way of life of the Long Island fishermen whose voices--humorous, bitter and bewildered--are as clear as the threatened beauty of their once...

Avi Shilon The first full-scale biography of one of the most important—and enigmatic—leaders in Israeli historyThis riveting biography is the first to provide a satisfactory answer to the question, Who...

Simon MawerLike his great, great uncle, the early geneticist Gregor Mendel, Dr. Benedict Lambert is struggling to unlock the secrets of heredity. But Benedict's mission is particularly urgent and particularly...

Miriam Fastag January 1, 2000 by Miriam Fastag

Rhoda Janzen   It is rare that I literally laugh out loud while I'm reading, but Janzen's voice--singular, deadpan, sharp-witted and honest--slayed me. --Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love...

Anne KleinbergWelcome to New York City, and the world of publishing, interior design, fashion and food.As Elie Sands turns 50, she seems to have a charmed life. Executive editor of...

Debra Waterhouse Women over the age of 40, as they move towards menopause, usually experience an increasing waistline and multiplying fat cells…no matter how much they exercise.Hormonal changes start to...

Daniel SandersA mystical action/adventure tale set behind the walls of the Vatican City. Danger, romance, and intrigue confront a young Jewish man around every corner as he searches for the...

Miriam Chaikin Explains the history and significance of many Jewish symbols and discusses how these symbols are used in holiday rituals.First published January 1, 1990

Mercer Mayer A collection of humorous poems introduces 15 unusual monsters. January 1, 1978 by Golden Press