Z'khut Rising


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In Z’Khut Rising, the sequel to What Price Pantropy?, we meet Z’ivik, a criminally insane terrorist from the planet Zahri. He is determined to overthrow the governments of both Kalus Epsilon and Zahri before taking control of the entire universe by using his incredible intelligence and mental powers. The first prong of his attack is to kidnap the Emissary of the Intergalactic Alliance who happens to be the father of the Explorer’s Executive Officer. With his knowledge of bioengineering, Z’ivik then synthesizes a virus that threatens to decimate the population of the planet of Kalus Epsilon. The daughter of the Chief Medical Officer of the Explorer comes on board to lend her expertise of her knowledge and understanding of the Kalian people. When the Chief Medical Officer is critically wounded, his daughter is torn between her duty to her father and to the completion of the mission. Read Z’Khut Rising, with its fast-paced action and complex interpersonal relationships, and continue the exciting journey. A must-read for science fiction fans. If you love Star Trek, you’ll love Z’Khut Rising.




Plague!


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The Diana trilogy concludes with Plague! in which the evil bioterrorist, Z’ivik, has once again used his incredible intelligence to formulate and release devastating botanical plagues on numerous planets throughout the galaxy. The daughter of the Chief Medical Officer of the Explorer works with Alliance scientists to find the cure for these plagues. She suffers a vicious attack by Z’ivik and seems to suffer a debilitating nervous breakdown as a result. Z’ivik then formulates a deadly hemorrhagic fever which he unleashes on numerous planets including the planet of Zahri. The Emissary of the Alliance and his wife, parents of the Executive Officer of the Explorer, as well as the High Priest of Zahri, all fall victim to this catastrophic fever which has a mortality rate of 100%. The crew of the Explorer put their lives on the line to put an end to Z’ivik’s devastation and to save the universe from total annihilation. Read Plague! with its fast-paced action and tension-filled plot in this perilous journey to the stars. A must-read for science fiction fans! If you love Star Trek, you’ll love Plague!




The Rise of the Modern Yiddish Theater


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Jewish Book Award Finalist: “Turns the fascinating life of Avrom Goldfaden into a multi-dimensional history of the Yiddish theater’s formative years.” —Jeffery Veidinger, author of Jewish Public Culture in the Late Russian Empire In this book, Alyssa Quint focuses on the early years of the modern Yiddish theater, from roughly 1876 to 1883, through the works of one of its best-known and most colorful figures, Avrom Goldfaden. Goldfaden (né Goldenfaden, 1840-1908) was one of the first playwrights to stage a commercially viable Yiddish-language theater, first in Romania and then in Russia. Goldfaden’s work was rapidly disseminated in print and his plays were performed frequently for Jewish audiences. Sholem Aleichem considered him as a forger of a new language that “breathed the European spirit into our old jargon.” Quint uses Goldfaden’s theatrical works as a way to understand the social life of Jewish theater in Imperial Russia. Through a study of his libretti, she looks at the experiences of Russian Jewish actors, male and female, to explore connections between culture as artistic production and culture in the sense of broader social structures. Quint explores how Jewish actors who played Goldfaden’s work on stage absorbed the theater into their everyday lives. Goldfaden’s theater gives a rich view into the conduct, ideology, religion, and politics of Jews during an important moment in the history of late Imperial Russia.




My People's Prayer Book


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This momentous, critically acclaimed series is truly a people's prayer book, one that provides a diverse and exciting commentary to the traditional liturgy. It will help you find new wisdom and guidance in Jewish prayer, and bring the liturgy into your life. It also has received significant attention in the Christian world. The major sections of the prayer book each are covered in separate volumes in this series. My People's Prayer Book provides in each volume: The traditional Hebrew text A modern translation (designed to let people know exactly what the prayers actually say) Commentators from all perspectives of the Jewish world, some of today's most respected Jewish scholars and teachers, who cover the prayer book's connections to the Bible, history, traditional law, kabbalistic wisdom, feminism, modern developments and much more This stunning work, an important expression of the spiritual revival of our times, enables all worshipers to claim their connection to the heritage of the traditional Jewish prayer book. It rejuvenates Jewish worship in today's world, and makes its power accessible to all.




What Price Pantropy?


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Deep spaceship Explorer is ordered to transport a renowned bioengineer and his assistant to a far-flung planet being decimated by a devastating virus. The assistant is the Chief Medical Officer’s estranged daughter. Sparks fly as tensions mount on the ship and on the planet. Read What Price Pantropy? for the journey of a lifetime. A must-read for science fiction fans! “If you love Star Trek, you’ll love What Price Pantropy?







Mapping the Chinese and Islamic Worlds


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This book documents the relationship and wisdom of Asian cartographers in the Islamic and Chinese worlds before the Europeans arrived.




Prabhat Practical Hindi-English Dictionary


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Prabhat Practical Hindi-English Dictionary by Badri Nath Kapoor: Prabhat Practical Hindi-English Dictionary: The Prabhat Practical Hindi-English Dictionary is a comprehensive reference tool that serves as a practical and reliable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their Hindi-English language skills. Compiled by Badri Nath Kapoor, this dictionary offers a vast collection of words, phrases, and expressions, making it an indispensable companion for students, professionals, and language enthusiasts. Key Aspects of the Book "Prabhat Practical Hindi-English Dictionary": Extensive Word Coverage: The dictionary encompasses a wide range of Hindi and English words, providing an extensive vocabulary base for users. It includes commonly used terms, technical terminology, idiomatic expressions, and specialized vocabulary, ensuring comprehensive coverage for diverse language needs. User-Friendly Format: The book is designed with user convenience in mind, featuring a user-friendly format that facilitates easy navigation and quick access to desired entries. The entries are organized systematically, incorporating clear definitions, usage examples, and grammatical information, enabling users to grasp the meaning and usage of words effectively. Practical Language Applications: The dictionary goes beyond mere word definitions and offers practical language applications. It includes contextual usage, idiomatic expressions, phrases, and sample sentences, empowering users to apply the words and phrases accurately in real-life situations and communicate effectively in both Hindi and English. Badri Nath Kapoor, the esteemed author of Prabhat Practical Hindi-English Dictionary, is a renowned linguist and lexicographer. With a deep passion for languages, Kapoor has dedicated his career to language research and education. His expertise in Hindi and English language acquisition and his meticulous compilation of this comprehensive dictionary reflect his commitment to fostering language proficiency and facilitating effective communication between Hindi and English speakers.




The Rum Seljuqs


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Charting the expansion of the Rum Seljuqs from rulers of a small principality to a fully- fledged sultanate ruling over almost the whole of Anatolia, this book demonstrates how ideology, rather than military success, was crucial in this development. The Rum Seljuqs examines four distinct phases of development, beginning with the rule of Sulaymān (473-478/1081-1086) and ending with the rule of Kay Khusraw II (634-644/ 1237-1246). Firstly, Songül Mecit examines the Great Seljuq ideology as a pre-cursor to the ideology of the Rum Seljuqs. Continuing to explore the foundation of the Seljuq principality in Nicaea, the book then examines the third phase and the period of decline for the Great Seljuqs. Finally, the book turns to the apogee of the Rum Seljuq state and questions whether these sultans can, at this stage, be considered truly Perso-Islamic rulers? Employing the few available Rum Seljuq primary sources in Arabic and Persian, and drawing on the evidence of coins and monumental inscriptions, this book will be of use to scholars and students of History and Middle East Studies.