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The Last Songbird by Daniel Weiz­mann

The Last Songbird by Daniel Weiz­mann

A gritty, fast-paced neo-noir that explores the consumptive nature of fame, celebrity, and motherhood through the lens of a driver lost in the gig economy. A struggling songwriter and Lyft driver, Adam Zantz’s life...

As I Said: A Dissent by Abby Minor

As I Said: A Dissent by Abby Minor

In AS I SAID: A DISSENT, Abby Minor rejects the vacated terms of the conventional “abortion debate.” Instead, these polyvocal poems explore the “exquisite business” of inheritance, embodiment, justice, and citizenship. Anchored by a...

The Changing Landscape of Israeli Archaeology by Hayah Katz

The Changing Landscape of Israeli Archaeology by Hayah Katz

Between Hegemony and Marginalization Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern History Focused on the connections between archaeology and Israeli society, this book examines the development of Israeli archaeological research, taking historical, sociological, and political contexts...

Imo­gen, Obviously by Becky Alber­tal­li

Imo­gen, Obviously by Becky Alber­tal­li

With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel. Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the...

To Seek His Presence by Joseph Haddad

To Seek His Presence by Joseph Haddad

Do you seek a more intimate relationship with your Creator? Prayer and the Beit Hamikdash are parallel paths in Jewish tradition. Prayer is known for its ability to bring greater awareness of G-d’s presence...