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A powerful chronicle of the women who used their sewing skills to survive the Holocaust, stitching beautiful clothes at an extraordinary fashion workshop created within one of the most notorious WWII death camps. At the height of the Holocaust twenty-five young inmates of the infamous...

‘“A History of Jerusalem” should be read, not only by travellers and potential travellers in Jerusalem, but by all of us.’ Stephen Tummin, Daily Telegraph Jerusalem has probably cast more of a spell over the human imagination than any other city in the world. Held by believers to contain...

A SUNDAY TIMES BEST NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY ‘A must read and if you think YOU don’t need to read it, that’s just the clue to know you do’ SARAH SILVERMAN ‘A masterpiece' STEPHEN FRY How identity politics failed one particular identity. Jews Don’t Count is a book for...

In 1991, Ioan Culianu was on the precipice of a brilliant academic career. Culianu had fled his native Romania and established himself as a widely admired scholar at just forty-one years old. He was teaching at the University of Chicago Divinity School where he was seen as the heir apparent to his mentor, Mircea Eliade, a fellow Romanian expatriate and the founding father of the field of religious studies, who had died a few years earlier. 

When human rights lawyer Philippe Sands received an invitation to deliver a lecture in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, he began to uncover a series of extraordinary historical coincidences. It set him on a quest that would take him halfway around the world in an exploration of the origins of international law and the pursuit of his own secret family history, beginning and ending with the last day of the Nuremberg Trials.

Buddhist teacher and writer Jinananda considers the history, the tradition, and the more contemporary view on karma and rebirth: a controversial and largely misunderstood topic.

No American city was more important to the Nazis than Los Angeles, home to Hollywood, the greatest propaganda machine in the world. The Nazis plotted to kill the city's Jews and to sabotage the nation's military installations: plans existed for hanging 20 prominent Hollywood figures such as Al Jolson, Charlie Chaplin, and Samuel Goldwyn; for driving through Boyle Heights and machine-gunning as many Jews as possible; and for blowing up defense installations and seizing munitions from National Guard armories along the Pacific Coast.

This Very Short Introduction audiobook offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both by the Church and beyond. 

There has never been a nation like the United States of America. Its impact on the world is unprecedented in all of human history. After two and a half centuries of existence, it is difficult to imagine what the world would be like without it. But how did it come into existence? Who has really done justice to this astonishing story? Innumerable books have been written about the American Revolution, but the definitive treatment of the full story simply does not exist—certainly not in our generation.

El libro de Vivencias, que fue escrito para edificación de la Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional, es una obra que, además, expone múltiples experiencias relacionadas con el amor al Creador de todo cuando existe, su búsqueda incansable durante décadas y la manifestación del Dios viviente en este tiempo. La autora abre su corazón en estas páginas, en las que se destaca la enseñanza del Autor de la vida y la invitación permanente a perseverar en los caminos del Señor.

Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by Saint Augustine of Hippo, written in Latin between 397 and 400 AD. The work outlines Saint Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and Professor Henry Chadwick wrote that Confessions will "always rank among the great masterpieces of western literature."

For many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign - a miraculous, brutal, and irrational time of superstition and strange relics. The pursuit of heretics, the Inquisition, the Crusades, and the domination of the "Holy Land" come to mind.

Uncover the gripping religious history of political corruption where spiritual leaders chased absolute temporal power. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this dramatic non-fiction account exposes the scandalous intersection of human ambition and divine authority. Journey through the shadowy...

Explore the suppressed history of early Christianity and the lost religious texts that challenged orthodox beliefs. Ideal for focused listening during your daily commute, this historical deep dive transports you to the diverse cities of the Roman Empire where early believers fiercely debated the...

Explore the dramatic evolution of religious history and Christian faith across centuries of cultural conflict. Perfect for your morning commute, this engaging narrative transports you from colonial frontiers to modern culture wars. Experience how early revivals and bitter societal divisions...

Experience the epic religious history of a persecuted ancient sect that defied and transformed the Roman Empire. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute, this captivating historical narrative explores how a radical network of everyday believers survived immense hostility to shape global...

Experience a sweeping world history of diaspora and survival, tracing how ancient tribes defied the odds to thrive. Perfect for your morning commute or deep-focus learning, this narrative transforms three thousand years of resilience into an accessible, gripping audio journey. You'll travel...

Experience the ultimate spiritual transformation in Christian history as a fierce persecutor becomes a devoted visionary. Perfect for your morning commute or moments of quiet reflection, this immersive biography brings first-century Rome to life. Follow a dramatic timeline of perilous sea...

Explore three millennia of Jewish history and spiritual resilience, from ancient covenants to modern global civilization. Perfect for your daily commute or a session of focused learning, this immersive narrative transforms complex political events into an engaging, reflective audio experience...

Survive the treacherous Egyptian underworld and witness epic ancient mythology where divine magic shapes every sunrise. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or a relaxing evening unwind, this atmospheric journey transports you into the cool, mysterious shadows of hidden temples. Feel the...