History and Current Events September 2025 |
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A Land of Two Peoples: Martin Buber on Jews and Arabs
by Martin Buber
Theologian, philosopher, and political radical Martin Buber (1878-1965) was actively committed to a fundamental economic and political reconstruction of society as well as the pursuit of international peace. This new edition of "A Land of Two Peoples" collects some of Buber's voluminous writings on Arab-Jewish relations in Palestine. The private and open letters, addresses, and essays in this volume unite Buber's religious and philosophical teachings with his politics, which he felt were essential to a life of public dialogue and service to God. A committed Zionist, Buber steadfastly articulated the moral necessity for reconciliation and accommodation between the Arabs and Jews. The writings collected here are unified in Buber's call for binationalism as a solution to the conflict in the Middle East. From the Balfour Declaration of November 1917 to his death in 1965, he campaigned passionately for a "one state solution." This timely reprint, which includes new forewords by Paul Mendes-Flohr and Raef Zreik, offers context and depth to current affairs in Israel and Palestine
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| Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run by Peter Ames CarlinPublished to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1975 album "Born to Run", journalist and biographer Peter Ames Carlin's evocative and richly detailed account offers a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the album, featuring interviews with Springsteen and key colleagues. |
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Close to Home: the Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door
by Thor Hanson
An award-winning natural-history writer uncovers hidden wonders in everyday environments, revealing how backyards, park and local landscapes host fascinating wildlife, scientific potential and opportunities to connect with and contribute to the health of our planet.
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