Shabtai Teveth (Weizmann Institute, Tel-Aviv University) is one of the few official Ben-Gurion's biographers. Teveth made a great effort in researching the evolution of Ben-Gurion's mindset (based on declassified behind close door transcripts and personal dairy) regarding the "Arab question." The book focuses on Ben-Gurion's limited contacts with the Palestinian Arab leaders, and clearly paints a different picture than then one usually available for public consumption. Surprisingly, Ben-Gurion displayed a pragmatic understanding of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which publicly has been suppressed for propaganda purposes. From my point of view, this book is a must read book.

I had read this book. I was very impressed with the amount of the information packed into this fine paper back. I think Phil Van Valkenberg had done a superb job! Love the cover photo!

I was just browsing a book store one day, looking for something new, and found this jem. I had been relying on the internet and public radio for my camping information, both good sources to be sure, but this book pretty much gave me the run-down I needed, with all of the necessary maps and directions.

I do hate rvs, concrete slabs, and loud portable stereos when I am camping. This book thoroughly rates each campground according to scenic attractions, quiet (close to highways, noise), privacy, spaciousness, upkeep, and security. It lets you know some history about each campground, attractions of each, such as types of trees and fish that can be caught in nearby or on-site rivers and lakes. I really appreciate knowing which campgrounds need reservations and which are first-come first served. And there's some history about each area to boot.

What is especially nice about this book is how the author rates individual site numbers within the campgrounds - absolutely necessary information if you're making a reservation at a campground you haven't been to before, and are lloking for something specific, such as privacy. I was looking for a site on a lake shore that required boat (not car) access, and I found it pretty quickly. I was looking for a nice site near waterfalls, and there it was. I was looking for something private and spacious in a specific part of the state, and the book laid it all out for me. I was looking for something on a bluff or hillside that had a commanding view, and wasn't disappointed.

This is a stunningly beautiful book, with a conscience. It is the most concise yet intensive orientation I can think of for either the student or the pilgrim seeking to understand the complexities of the Holy Land.

First though, it is a treat for the eyes. Nalbandian combines his own work--panoramic views of the city as well as striking character portraits and scenes from the Intifada--with selections from the 19th century for an absorbing visual display. They are alone comprehensive in portraying the cultural, religious, and political history of the people of Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Yet, do not let these pictures distract you from the accompanying text. Raheb and Strickert have supplemented their commentary on Bethlehem's history and current events with several sidebars giving the reader an in-depth look at the origins of issues which have shaped Bethlehem. Perhaps the most vital of these is the story of Caliph Omar in the Church of the Nativity, a major determinant of relations between Christians and muslims in Bethlehem for centuries to come. Also included are selections from the Bible and Koran, regional poets, and a song for the Daheisha refugee camp. Examples of Arabic art and calligraphy are also included.

This is a book which follows the mystery of Christ's birth and the holy sites so many visitors come to see. But it is a book also about the people who continue to live and work in this place, who are so often forgotten among the ancient stones. The authors entreat you not to forget these struggling, strong people, the 'living stones' of the Holy Land.

Read this book for Christmas as the world contemplates that 'little town' of long ago, even if you never make a visit. If you are going to Bethlehem someday, read this book now. If you have been to Bethlehem already, read it and learn what you likely have missed on your journey. Seek to understand. Seek peace.

Susan Boyle takes the reader to the roots of the current conflict in the middle east through the story of a man central to the desires of the arabs for a peaceful existence.

A must read for anyone having anything to do with the region.

This readable and well researched study of the Serbian community in Croatia sheds bright light on the political, ethic, and regional rivalries that endure in the tragedy of modern Yugoslavia.

"Between Sodom and Eden" represents an astounding tour de force. Walzer's book is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Israeli society and politics, as well as the sometimes surprising approach of Judaism to homosexuality. His prose brings alive the tensions, conflicts, and contradictions of a society in search of its identity as Israel becomes an increasingly multicultural, post-Zionist society. That Israel is one of the most progressive countries in the world today on gay rights will surprise most Americans, who think of the Jewish state as the land of the story of Sodom and Gomorrah (with its reputed condemnation of homosexuality). The cast of characters in Walzer's book -- a transsexual pop Diva, openly gay high school students and kibbutzniks, lesbian politicians, and a cast of supportive straight politicians and educators, to name just a few -- guarantees new surprises on each page.

Elmer and Alyce Green were pioneers in the field of Biofeedback and this book shares their extraordinary vision. It was their work and vision which attracted me to the field almost thirty years ago-- their transpersonal approach to biofeedback as a tool which can help one achieve not only relief from symptoms, but perhaps most important, higher consciousness, awareness and personal growth. The Greens traveled to India and studied the psychophysiology of yogis, and they set up Psychophysiology program at the Menninger foundation, where they along with Patricia Norris, Steve Fahrion, Dale Walters, Joe Sargent and others blazed the trail that led to the establishment of the field of biofeedback.

This book goes beyond looking at biofeedback as a treatment and enters the realm of wisdom, consciousness and spirituality. For example, Elmer believes that EEG theta training at OZ is a former of "instrumental Vipassana" which enables the trainee to access planetary consciousness.

Elmer and Alyce Green were highly involved in starting a number of visionary organizations which have made their mark on this planet. These include:

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (aapb.org) International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM) Association of Transpersonal Psychology

Elmer has a new book out titled The Ozawkie Book of the Dead. It goes much further in exploring the spirit world, consciousness and levels of being beyond those we ordinarily know. It is only available from the publisher at this time...

This work is a very readable but comprehensive picture of bible prophecy. It puts within easy grasp of the reader a detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of bible prophecy. The 98 study questions in the book help to reinforce the learning of the book. Beyond Desert Storm not only helps the reader put together the bible prophecy puzzle but leaves the reader with peace of mind and a message of hope for the future. We need more books like this that are inspirational and inspiring works.

The collaborative effort of Haim Gordon, Rivca Gordon, and Taher Shriteh, Beyond Intifada: Narratives Of Freedom Fighters In The Gaza Strip showcases the personal testimonies of six Palestinians (four men and two women), who tell of the conflicts of the Gaza Strip that began with the 1993 peace process, and continue down to the present day. A deeply personal and emotionally moving account that lends human faces to the strife and turmoil that have been ongoing within the Holy Land, Beyond Intifada is a welcome contribution to International Studies collections with respect to the Palestinian/Israeli ethnic, political, cultural, and national disputes.