A profoundly different way of looking the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Reporting from Jerusalem for The New York Times and Fox News respectively, Greg Myre and Jennifer Griffin, witnessed a decades-old conflict transformed into a completely new war. The West has learned a lot about asymmetrical war in the past decade. At the same time, many strategists have missed that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become one of them. This book shows the importance of applying these hard-won lessons to the longest running, most closely watched occupation and uprising in the world.
The entire conflict can seem irrational -- and many commentators see it that way. While raising their own family in Jerusalem at the height of the violence, Myre and Griffin look at the lives of individuals caught up in the struggles to reveal how these actions make perfect sense to the participants. Extremism can become a virtue; moderation a vice. Factions develop within factions. Propaganda becomes an important weapon, and perseverance an essential defense. While the Israelis and the Palestinians have failed to achieve their goals after years of fighting, people on both sides are prepared to make continued sacrifices in the belief that they will eventually emerge triumphant.
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<li>This book goes straight to the heart of the conflict: into the minds of suicide bombers and inside Israeli tanks. We hear from Palestinian informants who help the Israeli military track down and kill Palestinian militants. Israeli settlers in isolated outposts explain why they are there, and we hear the frustrations of a Palestinian farmer who has had his olive grove cut in half by Israel's security barrier</li>
<li>Shows the important lessons that can be learned by viewing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as an example of modern, asymmetrical war</li>
<li>Authored by long-time reporters on the Middle East, the book provides a balanced and detailed look at the fighting based on first-hand experience and hundreds of interviews</li>
<li>Explains how the landscape of the conflict changed and why the traditional approach to peacemaking is no longer valid</li>
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With a new perspective on what's really going on in Israel and the Palestinian territories, The Familiar War is a book that will inform the debate on the Middle East and the future of the peace process, as well as our understanding of other conflicts around the world.

This Burning Land: Lessons from the Front Lines of the Transformed Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Biographies & Memoirs

Myre, Greg

Griffin, Jennifer

Historical

Turner

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Cow Parade Stamford

Craughwell,Thomas

Workman Pub. Co.

In a world where too many babies are named Ashley and Jayden and too many baby name books are saccharine pink and blue, here comes something singular: a book that brings meaning, taste, character, a little bit of attitude, and a refreshing lack of trendiness to the art of naming a baby. Bring Back Beatrice! is a clarion call for parents who know they are naming not just a cuddly newborn, but a human being a person who will be proud to carry a name like Iris, meaning rainbow (after the Greek messenger goddess who connected the heavens to the earth); Bennett, the medieval form of the name Benedict, meaning blessing; Henry, good enough for eight English kingsafter all, it means home ruler; Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, the allegorical antecedent of the virgin Queen Elizabeth, and alterego of Wonder Woman; or Beatrice, an old-fashioned beauty with roots in

Bring Back Beatrice!: 1,108 Baby Names With Meaning, Character, and a Little Bit of Attitude

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Workman Publishing Company

There are tens of thousands of baby names out there—and books that dutifully list them. And then there is 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time—a curated, considered, opinionated, and richly informative guide that winnows down the world of baby names to help moms and dads make smart choices, sidestep the trendiness trap, and avoid the ranks of parents (more than 54%) who later regret the name they chose. A guide for parents who know that the perfect name lasts a lifetime—it suits not just a cuddly newborn but grows with a child from babyhood through adulthood. 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name's definition, history, variations and nicknames, and its "meaning" in the larger cultural sense. Includes a primer on the basic rules of baby naming including sounds, rhythm, ethnic traditions, and effective use of a middle name.

1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time

Reference

Frugal Indulgents offers clever, real-life advice on how to enjoy life on a low budget. Packed with quizzes, profiles, lists, and a glossary of cunning lingo, the book reveals how to score a low-rent apartment, buy elegant threads on a shoestring budget, perfect the art of country home crashing for free vacations, and enjoy swank urban scenery for hours by making one martini last a good, long time.

Frugal Indulgents: How to Cultivate Decadence When Your Age and Salary Are Under 30

Business & Money

Bolonik, Kera

Personal Finance

Holt Paperbacks

Ever wonder why a child suddenly acts out or won't stop obsessing about something? Learn the real truth behind tantrums! This quick read introduces an astounding, yet rarely talked about parenting approach that provides hands-on tools to release colic, toddler and preschool tantrums as well as tween and teenage meltdowns. Become a conscious parent as you learn how to embrace your authentic self and let go of your inner trauma while watching your child awaken to the joy and peace within them. Download NOW and leave the chaos behind! 40+ Five Star Reviews: "What an elegant theory that children channel their parents' unexpressed negative emotional experiences! This is the only convincing motivation I've come across to practice mindfulness. It is a quick and easy read, and it is empowering for parents."—Aviva Goldman, M.D., Psychiatrist "…an ingenious approach to navigating the extremely complex emotional journey on which all parents embark. Thought-provoking and engagingly written…an intriguing hypothesis that is grounded in existing theories of family therapy…chock-full of practical suggestions for parents…this book is a launching point and inspiration for ongoing research, both qualitative and quantitative.”—Jennifer D. Vidas, Ph.D., Psychologist "After a particularly harrowing day with my two boys, I read this whole book cover to cover during a long bath. Jennifer's theory about our kids channeling us has helped me to understand all of our family relationships better, and have another tool that helps when things are especially difficult."—Stephanie Mackley, anhonestmom.com "Thank you! Finally someone has said it! It kind of seems obvious, but no one ever mentions how empathic our children are and how much they pick up from us… this book was a breath of fresh air, AND a wake up call! Should be required reading for every teacher, therapist, and parent!"—Amanda Nube, author of Healing Mama

Understanding Your Child As A Spiritual Gift

Family Health

Spiritual Gift Institute

Griffin the Hare is confident and ready to head to a birthday party, but his self-conscious friends can't understand how he can be so happy with himself, with a belly two sizes too big. The hare encourages them and helps them see their insecurities as tools to use to build a boat to get to the birthday party. In this story of teamwork and self-acceptance, his friends learn the power of individuality and come together to solve his birthday party dilemma.In this lyrically written and whimsically illustrated picture book, children will learn the joy of believing in themselves and the power of teamwork.

Griffin J.Hare and the Birthday Party Dilemma

Garnsworthy, Marlo

Children's Books

Jennwithapen

<div>It's two o'clock in the morning and you're going to hum your baby back to sleep with...The Simpsons&nbsp;theme song? Help is here: A Modern Parents' Guide to Nursery Rhymes is the crash course for every new mom or dad who wants to give their child the simple pleasures of traditional nursery rhymes but can't remember a single one past the first line. With its hip approach, witty headnotes, smart packaging, and link to an album of downloadable music,A Modern Parents' Guide to Nursery Rhymes&nbsp;(previously published as Humpty Who?) is the ultimate curated collection of 75 classic poems, songs, lullabies, rounds, and riddles. Once upon a time every parent knew all about 'Little Jack Horner'&nbsp;and 'Oh Mr. Sun',&nbsp;'Little Miss Muffet'&nbsp;and the 'Three Blind Mice',&nbsp;'Mary Had a Little Lamb'&nbsp;and 'Shoo Fly'.&nbsp;And now you will, too. Plus, readers will learn the intricate finger ballet called 'Itsy Bitsy Spider',&nbsp;how to play the game of finding Thumbkin or act out 'I'm a Little Teapot'&nbsp;or get their child rocking giddily to 'Banbury Cross'.&nbsp;In addition, there are explanations for curious children (and grown-ups) - for example, what exactly a 'tuffet'&nbsp;is, how to make 'pease porridge',&nbsp;what else on the bus goes around in addition to the wheels. Suggestions for reciting poetry of the greats - Shakespeare, Blake, Emily Dickinson; tips on how to improvise; and the secret to an 'Om'&nbsp;that just might abate the next munchkin meltdown. The downloadable album features the rocking "Hell's Kitchen Moms and Babes Ensemble," and is both great to play for baby and a fun way for parents to learn the music that goes along with many of the rhymes. &nbsp;</div>

A Modern Parents' Guide to Nursery Rhymes: Because It's Two O'Clock in the Morning and You Can't Remember "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" - Over 70 Classic Rhymes

All around us, we see communities mired in debt, struggling just to patch potholes or repaint storefronts. Yet we also see our governments spending incredible sums of money on new highways, stadiums and civic centers. Why is there such a mismatch between our neighborhoods’ basic needs—unfulfilled—and a seemingly endless pot of money that our local leaders can tap into to pay for unnecessary megaprojects? How can we change this model of development so that our towns build lasting prosperity from the bottom up, with people like you and me, instead of faking it from the top down? These are some of the key questions Strong Towns sets out to answer in Volume III of Thoughts on Building Strong Towns. The Mission of Strong Towns is to support a model of development that allows America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods to become financially strong and resilient.

Thoughts on Building Strong Towns, Volume III

Price, Andrew

Marohn Jr., Charles L.

Herriges, Daniel

Quednau, Rachel

Dukes, Alexander

Kobos, Sarah

Proppe, Sara Joy

Economics

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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