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...s enterprises have always represented the convictions of the owner, the publisher. You might not think it possible, but the most liberal of rags, The New York Times, was once a conservative newspaper! I know... it is hard to believe. How is that possible? Because, history has shown that if a publisher were a conservative (like the original founder of The New York Times...

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...This is a book about the beginnings of the Jewish people, from prehistory to the time the Jewish Nation was formed in the land of Canaan. Many books cover the early history of the Jews, the Bible being, perhaps, the most read one. However, archaeological discoveries made over last 30 or so years shed some new and importa...

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... and Time 2. First Humans. 3. Semites in Canaan 4. Israel emerges in Canaan 5. Who were the early Israelites? ‘ 6. From tribes to people 7. Nation Formed: the Jewish States Epilogue References ...

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...s of Commonality in Belief and Reality that there is only One True God - ALLAH , the Message of Whom was conveyed by Moses in Old Testament, Jesus in New Testament and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them) in Quran. The history provides us the evidence that the Messengers of ALLAH have been sent to every Nation. Although, their languages were different in which Messages we...

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... Chapters 1. One Common Region 1 2. Defining Southeast Asia 7 3. From Trade to Civilization 17 4. Commercial and Technology 25 5. Adapting to New Overlords 33 6. Rice and Culture 39 7. United by Commerce 45 8. 18th Century Consolidation 53 9. British-led Resurgence 57 10. Transition to 20th Century 63 11. Pendulum of Commerce 67 12. Emerging 1930s States 7...

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...resolution in his mind. “Heard they’re still fighting over the Plain of Jars,” Morris said, relaying what he had heard from his interchange with the new prisoner a few weeks before. “Oh, yes.” “Who’s getting the best of it?” “Last I heard, Vang Pao,” the priest replied. “Thanks to your planes. Are you a pilot?” “Yes.” “Well, as you’ve probably noticed, the bombings h...

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...ast 29. Morris looks through his father’s wartime letters to his mother 30. Mary tries to concoct a reason to visit Matt 31. Brandt interrupts his new duties to arrange for Mary’s visit 32. Brandt, Kelly, and Harris hold their first “dog cadre” meeting 33. Steward arrives in Dulatown to replace departing VISTA Stan Yeshe 34. Steward bids Yeshe goodbye and ventures ou...

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...Franklin D. Roosevelt - “The public library is a nation’s act of believing in the capacity of its own people so to learn from the past that they can gain in judgement in creating their own future.” The traditional library is changing, fast. Paper books,and the multi-leve...

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...ccess, and gold, or die by the plain old thirst of water. The Great Galactic Treasure Hunt begins with a few such adventurers who are on their way to new exploits, trying to test the limits of their luck again. Soon, some of them come together to better pursue their common interest with mutual support and travel together through the dangerous expanse of outer space. Over t...

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...ut what the chap is all about, why he’s around here.’ There was no opportunity in sight for such enquiries, though. What came were instead some more new passengers. They also chose to travel on the cheapest ticket available; or they could not afford otherwise. Whatever the reason, their choice led them to the main cargo deck. Two red Varanoides from planet Squamata Palus ...

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...s the social code of ethics, as of now, make him unnecessarily tizzy with his surroundings. During such moments, he feels like fleeing away from this new home. Reaching home, she pressed the door bell; and it made her mother-in-law rise in a huff, wiping off her tears. Maya was surprised to see her daughter-in-law back home, so soon. "Auntie, government ka koi regular ...