"The sixth volume of the annual publication of the Institute for Contemporary Jewry at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Art and Its Uses analyzes the levels of meaning present in a wide range of visual images, from high art by Jewish artists to Judaica, caricatures, and political propaganda. The use of such material to illuminate aspects of modern history and society is rather uncommon in the field of modern Jewish studies; these essa ..."
Against the Grain(1st Edition) Jewish Intellectuals in Hard Times. Edited by EzraMendelsohn, Stefani Hoffman, and Richard I. Cohen by EzraMendelsohn†, Stefani Hoffman, Richard I. Cohen Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2013 by Berghahn Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78238-002-3, ISBN: 1-78238-002-7
" Highlighting the seminal role of German Jewish intellectuals and ideologues in forming and transforming the modern Jewish world, this volume analyzes the political roads taken by German Jewish thinkers; the impact of the Holocaust on the Central and East European Jewish intelligentsia; and the conundrum of modern Jewish identity. Several of German Jewry's most outstanding figures such as Scholem, Strauss, and Kohn are discussed. Inspi ..."
Making History The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past by RichardCohen 784 Pages, Published 2023 by Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-982195-79-3, ISBN: 1-982195-79-7
"Cohen argues, for example, that some historians are practitioners of “Bad History” and twist reality to glorify themselves or their country. “Scholarly, lively, quotable, up-to-date, and fun” (Hilary Mantel, author of the ..."
The History Makers The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past by RichardCohen Hardcover, 736 Pages, Published 2022 by Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London ISBN-13: 978-1-4746-1577-8, ISBN: 1-4746-1577-5
"Cohen investigates the published works and private utterances of our greatest historical thinkers to discover the agendas that informed their views of the world, and which in so many ways have informed ours."
Making History The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past (Hardcover) by Richard. Cohen Hardcover, Published 2022 by S&S, 2022 ISBN-13: 978-1-982195-78-6, ISBN: 1-982195-78-9
Making History The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past (Paperback) by RichardCohen Paperback, 736 Pages, Published 2022 by W&N ISBN-13: 978-1-4746-1578-5, ISBN: 1-4746-1578-3
"And what is it to call someone a historian in the first place?The depth of Cohen's inquiry and the delight he takes in his subjects - even the practitioners of what he calls "Bad History," those thieves of history who twist reality to ..."
Rosty by RichardCohen Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0-684-82752-0, ISBN: 0-684-82752-2
The Last Pirate of New York A Ghost Ship, a Killer, and the Birth of a Gangster Nation by RichardCohen 256 Pages, Published 2019 by Spiegel & Grau ISBN-13: 978-0-399-58993-5, ISBN: 0-399-58993-7
"They found many people who had known Hicks or the family— there were
several Hicks siblings—but none who had seen Albert recently or could place
him ... Did the luck of Simon Hicks give Albert Hicks a false sense of possibility,
faith that ..."
"For anyone who has ever identified with a hero or heroine, been seduced by a strong opening sentence, or been powerfully moved by a story’s end, How to Write Like Tolstoy is a thought-provoking journey inside the minds of the world’s most accomplished storytellers, from Shakespeare to Stephen King.“I have tried, as far as possible using the words of the authors themselves, to explain their craft, aiming to take readers on a journey into ..."
She Made Me Laugh 1d My Friend Nora Ephron by RichardCohen Published 2017 by Brilliance Audio ISBN-13: 978-1-5318-6856-7, ISBN: 1-5318-6856-8
She Made Me Laugh(Unabridged) My Friend Nora Ephron by RichardCohen, Christopher Lane Cd, Published 2017 by Brilliance Audio Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-5318-6857-4, ISBN: 1-5318-6857-6
"Nora Ephron, one of the most famous writers, film makers, and personalities of her time is captured by her long-time and dear friend in a hilarious, blunt, raucous, and poignant recollection of their decades-long friendship.Nora Ephron (1941–2012) was a phenomenal personality, journalist, essayist, novelist, playwright, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, and movie director (Sleepless in Seattle; You’ve Got Mail; When Harry Met Sally; Heartbu ..."
Counselor Training Program CD Series(1st Edition) Assisting Those with Same-Sex Attraction and Their Loved Ones by RichardCohen Paperback, Published 2016 by Path ISBN-13: 978-0-9637058-6-0, ISBN: 0-9637058-6-5
How to Write Like Tolstoy A Journey into the Minds of Our Greatest Writers by RichardCohen 336 Pages, Published 2016 by Oneworld Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-78607-022-7, ISBN: 1-78607-022-7
"222–23, and Michael Shelden, Orwell: The Authorized Biography (New York:
Harper, 1991), p. 119. xx “Abridge, abridge! Begin on the second page”: Chekhov
, quoted in Janet Malcolm, Reading Chekhov: A Critical Journey (New York:
Random House, 2002), p. 172. xx “they cannot read while working”: Francine
Prose, Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those
Who Want to Write Them (New York: Harper, 2006), p. 9. 1 ..."
How to Write Like Tolstoy A Journey into the Minds of Our Greatest Writers by RichardCohen Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 2016 by Random House ISBN-13: 978-0-8129-9830-6, ISBN: 0-8129-9830-8
"For anyone who has ever identified with a hero or heroine, been seduced by a strong opening sentence, or been powerfully moved by a story’s end, How to Write Like Tolstoy is a thought-provoking journey inside the minds of the world’s most accomplished storytellers, from Shakespeare to Stephen King.“I have tried, as far as possible using the words of the authors themselves, to explain their craft, aiming to take readers on a journey into ..."
How to Write Like Tolstoy A Journey into the Minds of Our Greatest Writers by RichardCohen 352 Pages, Published 2016 by Random House ISBN-13: 978-0-8129-9831-3, ISBN: 0-8129-9831-6
"“the narrative hook”: Robert Heinlein, Introduction, Double Star (New York: Del
Rey, 1970), p. x. “a kind of authority”: ... to India is discussed in detail in Terry
Eagleton, How to Read Literature (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2013), pp.
8-15 ..."
"For anyone who has ever identified with a hero or heroine, been seduced by a strong opening sentence, or been powerfully moved by a story’s end, How to Write Like Tolstoy is a thought-provoking journey inside the minds of the world’s most accomplished storytellers, from Shakespeare to Stephen King.“I have tried, as far as possible using the words of the authors themselves, to explain their craft, aiming to take readers on a journey into ..."
"Everything you ever wanted to know about homosexuality but were afraid to ask! In simple language, Straight Talk About Homosexuality will help you understand: The hidden meaning behind same-sex attraction (SSA). Clues why five celebrities experience SSA. How to love your homosexual family members and friends. Unmasking the homosexual myth--"born gay and can't change." Discover the real facts--not born with SSA and can change. Did you ..."
She Made Me Laugh My Friend Nora Ephron by RichardCohen 320 Pages, Published 2016 by Simon And Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-4767-9614-7, ISBN: 1-4767-9614-9