Past Sorrows And Coming Attractions

Even among scholars of Jewish literature, Jewish American women writers have been largely neglected. Nevertheless, these women have made an enormous contribution to literature and culture. This reference explores the extraordinary achievement of Jewish American women novelists, poets, and playwrights who have written in English. Every effort was made to provide a representative selection of writers, and the final list was determined after consultation with specialists and scholars. The volume is composed mainly of entries arranged alphabetically by writer. Many of these women have an indisputable place in the literary canon, while others are relative newcomers to the field. Still others are being rediscovered after years of neglect. The profiles provide a biography, bibliography, and survey of criticism for each author. Each also provides an analysis of the writer's work by a scholar in Jewish American literature, women's studies, or a related field. An introductory essay defines the scope of Jewish American women's literature, while a special chapter is devoted to writers of autobiographies who document the experience of Jewish women in America.

"One of those bright, eye-catching things that come in small packages--Allegra Maud Goldman is a charming nudzh. Notice her." --Kirkus

Are you serious? And when Katie asks the question, will she believe the answer? Katie Weldon has only one more semester before she becomes a college graduate. The future is on her doorstep, and she’s eager for answers to what’s next. Rick is at the top of her list. She’s ready for the future of their relationship to be finalized—or so she thinks. Is she really ready to make a serious commitment? Could it be that God is asking her the same question about her relationship with him? The third book in the Katie Weldon Series reunites the Christy Miller gang as Katie learns about relationships, change, and moving on in life.

Reading the Book of Psalms in its original context is the crucial prerequisite for reading its citation and use in later interpretation, including the New Testament writings, argues Ben Witherington III. Here he offers pastors, teachers, and students an accessible commentary to the Psalms, as well as a reasoned consideration of how they were heard and read in early Christianity. By reading Òforward and backward,Ó Witherington advances the scholarly discussion of intertextuality and opens a new avenue for biblical theology.

Resource. THE DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN POETS & FICTION WRITERS is a required resource for any arts or presenting organization looking for literary readers, as well as for all publishers seeking to solicit work from the best American writers. In additon, writers can use the book to find the right writing mentor and connect with other writers. "When I directed my first arts program, [the Directory] delivered the addresses and phone numbers of writers I loved, but couldn't find. How many writers and audiences are robbed without the information between these covers?"--Cornelius Eady, co-founder and co-director, Cave Canem and author of Brutal Imagination.

The "Law of Attraction" asserts that people and their thoughts consist of pure energy, that, if channeled correctly, would allow a person to improve his or her health, relationships, and other aspects of life. This collection presents the core writings produced by the supporters of the “New Thought” movement. The books describe techniques (visualization, affirmation, meditation, pranayama breathing and relaxation methods, etc.) to help transform negative and destructive thoughts into positive thoughts and actions that will help readers to route their lives in a positive direction. Phineas Parkhurst Quimby. Horatio Willis Dresser. The Quimby Manuscripts H. P. Blavatsky. Isis Unveiled Thomas Troward. The Dore Lectures on Mental Science Prentice Mulford. Your Forces and How to Use Them Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich