Throughout the United States there are buildings that had been home to Jewish houses of worship, schools, and other institutions. What has happened to these buildings? What can we learn from their history? Former Synagogues of the United States tells their stories, and explains how and why they have changed over time. This book explores Jewish history, American religious studies, architecture and decorative arts, genealogy, and other related topics to tell a vivid saga.

Just what attracts people to study fighting arts? What psychological needs are met when one joins an instructional class? Practitioners and scholars will find much in this anthology to broaden the perspective and understanding of why Americans are so fascinated with the Asian martial traditions. Chapters in this book present meticulous research into the adaptation and significance of Asian combatives as infused within American society.

This book analyzes Jewish tropes in popular science fiction ranging from Star Trek and Marvel to other prominent franchises. Sometimes the representation is subtle and thought-provoking; other times, it is limited to cliché and oversimplification of characters. The chapters in this collection examine the representation of Jewish characters in films and franchises including Superman, Lord of the Rings, The Mandalorian, The Twilight Zone, and more to shed light on the broad range of represen...

Josh the Certified Pet Therapy DogBy Warren BrusseeNothing can lift the spirit like an animal. Pet therapy has been growing more popular as doctors, nurses and hospitals realize the benefits of having animals visit the sick and infirm. Josh, the therapy dog, has visited many people and brought happiness to dozens of families. Follow Josh as he performs small little miracles.A Hanukkah WeddingBy Ellen LevittWeddings are a time for families to get toge...

Walking Manhattan by Ellen Levitt is written with many people in mind: the tourists who have never before visited Manhattan as well as those returning to the Big Apple; the residents who want to ramble through parts of Gotham with which they are less familiar; the "I've seen it all" New Yorker who is willing to consult a new source and find "new" sights and sounds that interest them. Readers can pick and choose how and where they investigate Manhattan by consulting this new guide....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this rich, involving novel from Danielle Steel, a woman’s life catapults from the old to the new, as she learns to seize the moment.COUNTRYStephanie Adams is a devoted stay-at-home mother, married to a successful lawyer in northern California, in a dead marriage she’s stayed in for years for the sake of her children. Then, on a ski trip in Squaw Valley, her fifty-two-year-old husband dies suddenl...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city att...

He was a millionaire and he was searching for the perfect woman, a virgin.. One that would love him for him and not just the money he had. He tricks the women into thinking he is poor to see if they will love him for whom he is and not for his money.When he finds the woman he is looking for she becomes angry because he lied. Will they ever find true happiness or did he blow it?*****Warning: some sexual content*******

Sometimes, it takes a village to create a Montana miracle.Gage Monroe has given himself until Christmas Day to wrap up the unpleasant bits and pieces of his old life in Paradise, Montana, before starting fresh in much warmer climes. And the last thing a loner like Gage needs is a beautiful, passionate pastor's misguided attempt to draw him into her flock. The people of Paradise exiled Gage a long time ago...with good reason.Pastor Samantha "Sam" Zabrinski didn't mo...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city att...

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out when those pesky street addresses are missing. Every tour also includes a quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on American streets.

"My story is not unique, it has played out in many lives, many families. The only difference is that it happened to me."In this short piece by Christian author, Stephanie Mayberry, you will walk in the shoes of a battered woman. Mrs. Mayberry tells you her own true story with brutal honesty, exposing the most vulnerable parts of herself in hopes that her experiences will stop other women from traveling down that same path.After spending 6 1/2 years in a brutal marriage, Ste...