If Not Now When

Author : Primo Levi
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0140188932

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If Not Now, When? by Primo Levi Pdf

“In Levi’s writing, nothing is superfluous and everything is essential.” —Saul Bellow A Penguin Classic In the final days of World War II, a courageous band of Jewish partisans makes its way from Russia to Italy, moving toward the ultimate goal of Palestine. Based on a true story, If Not Now, When? chronicles their adventures as they wage a personal war of revenge against the Nazis: blowing up trains, rescuing the last victims of concentration camps, scoring victories in the face of unspeakable devastation. Primo Levi captures the landscape and the people of Eastern Europe in vivid detail, depicting as well the terrible bleakness of war-ridden Europe. But finally, what he gives us is a tribute to the strength and ingenuity of the human spirit. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Author : Joseph Telushkin
Publisher : Schocken
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780805242898

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Hillel by Joseph Telushkin Pdf

Part of the Jewish Encounter series “What is hateful unto you, do not do unto your neighbor. That is the whole Torah, all the rest is commentary. Now, go and study.” This is the most famous teaching of Hillel, one of the greatest rabbis of the Talmudic era. What makes it so extraordinary is that it was offered to a gentile seeking conversion. Joseph Telushkin feels that this Talmudic story has great relevance for us today. At a time when religiosity is equated with ritual observance alone, when few Jews seem concerned with bringing Jewish teachings into the world, and when more than 40 percent of Jews intermarry, Judaism is in need of more of the openness that Hillel possessed two thousand years ago. Hillel’s teachings, stories, and legal rulings can be found throughout the Talmud; many of them share his emphasis on ethical and moral living as an essential element in Jewish religious practice, including his citing the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world) as a basis for modifying Jewish law. Perhaps the most prominent rabbi and teacher in the Land of Israel during the reign of Herod, Hillel may well have influenced Jesus, his junior by several decades. In a provocative analysis of both Judaism and Christianity, Telushkin reveals why Hillel’s teachings about ethics as God’s central demand and his willingness to encourage the process of conversion began to be ignored in favor of the stricter and less inclusive teachings of his rabbinic adversary, Shammai. Here is a bold new look at an iconic religious leader.

Author : Colonel Jack Jacobs,Douglas Century
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101207857

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If Not Now, When? by Colonel Jack Jacobs,Douglas Century Pdf

A Medal of Honor recipient looks back at his own service in the Vietnam War—and ahead to America’s future. Jack Jacobs was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack. Wounded, 1st Lt. Jacobs took command and withdrew the unit, returning again and again, saving fourteen lives—for which he received the Medal of Honor. Here, Col. Jacobs tells his stirring story of heroism, honor, and the personal code by which he has lived his life, and expounds with blunt honesty and insight his views on our contemporary world, and the nature and necessity of sacrifice. If Not Now, When? is a compelling account of a unique life at both war and peace, and the all-too-often unexamined role of the citizenry in the service and defense of the Republic.

Author : Greg Searle
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780230766983

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If Not Now, When? by Greg Searle Pdf

Twenty years ago, rower Greg Searle won Gold in the Coxed Pair alongside his brother Jonny, at the Barcelona Olympic Games. At the age of 20, he received an MBE, and by the time he had reached his mid-thirties, his glorious career as an international athlete was over. Or was it? If Not Now, When? is a book about obsession; about the drive to be the best you can be, whatever your age. In April 2010, and almost two decades older than the rest of the British rowing squad, Greg made the decision to come out of retirement and go for gold again at the London 2012 Olympics. His journey gets to the very heart of what it means to compete; teamwork and loyalty, the struggle to deal with disappointment and the will to win. In the 2012 final, Greg won bronze as part of the men's eight and sealed his status as Olympic legend.

Author : Rinpoche Tsem Tulku
Publisher : Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9789834339944

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If not now, when? by Rinpoche Tsem Tulku Pdf

Author : Charlene Ann Baumbich
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440619342

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Dearest Dorothy, If Not Now, When? by Charlene Ann Baumbich Pdf

Home is where the heart is-and this Partonville homecoming will warm the hearts of all Dearest Dorothy fans this fall The colorful characters of Partonville, Illinois, are back once again to delight Charlene Ann Baumbich's ever-growing legion of fans. Dorothy is thrilled that her attorney son Jacob is moving back to their hometown and wonders if he might help Katie Durbin with more than legal matters. Meanwhile, Partonville's mayoral elections have just heated up. Incumbent Gladys McKern is being challenged by Sam Vitner, owner of Swappin' Sam's, whose campaign slogan is "McKern's had her turn! Time to SWAP! VITNER for Mayor!" And the contest to name Katie's new mini-mall incites competition and a mad dash of entries. Through it all, Dorothy's spirit and the Partonvillers' antics will keep readers wanting to circle the town square again and again.

Author : Simon Adams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000330724

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Mass Atrocities, the Responsibility to Protect and the Future of Human Rights by Simon Adams Pdf

This book ambitiously weaves together history and politics to explain all of the major situations where mass atrocities have occurred, or been prevented, over the 15 years since the 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) was adopted at the 2005 UN World Summit. The author provides a history of human rights, mass atrocities and the principle of the R2P from the perspective of someone whose day job has been to work with the UN Security Council, various governments and civil society to help ensure the international community does not fail those who face the threat of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity today. It examines the implementation of the controversial principle of R2P since 2011 and how we end the politics of impunity, indifference and inaction once and for all. Using case studies from Iraq, Syria, Myanmar and Libya, the book offers a unique perspective regarding how we make 'never again' a living principle, rather than a cliché and how we end the politics of impunity, indifference and inaction once and for all. It will be of especial interest to scholars, students and policymakers working in the fields of international politics or concerned about human rights, atrocities, the United Nations and international justice in the world today.

Author : Madeline Hunter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0997080213

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Never If Not Now by Madeline Hunter Pdf

Summer, 1193. England is in turmoil, and a great tournament is scheduled near the border of Scotland and England. The greatest knights and lords from England, Scotland, Ireland, and France have gathered to compete for a great prize. There will be celebrations and jousts and feasting. It will an exhibition of chivalry and warrior skills, a breeding ground for treason...and for love. They call him The Devil's Blade and say that the fires of hell burn in him when he wields his sword. It might be midsummer when Zander arrives at the tournament, but there is winter in his soul. Battle-hardened and war-weary, he intends to amass spoils, win the champion's prize, and find a wealthy wife. Then he discovers that Elinor of York has accompanied her father to the tourney. He desired her as a youth, and soon learns that he still does. But whatever he will ever have of her will have to be seized in secret, before the tournament ends. Elinor was born a lady, but the last years have impoverished her. She now sews for coin, and takes care of her lame, aging father, a knight who blames Zander for his diminished fortunes and health. She should ignore the handsome knight whom she teased when they were young, but his magnetism draws her closer. He is not for her-he is her father's enemy and she has no dowry. Yet he evokes sweet memories, deep emotions, and a heart-wrenching dilemma- Can she keep her father from issuing the challenge that will leave one of the men she loves dead?

Author : Ray Cooney,John Chapman
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0822208326

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Not Now, Darling by Ray Cooney,John Chapman Pdf

THE STORY: The scene is the exclusive London fur salon of Bodley and Crouch, where Crouch (the well-meaning innocent) struggles to keep things on an even keel despite the energetic philandering of his partner. At the moment, Bodley is trying to sec

Author : David McKee
Publisher : Random House
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Boys
ISBN : 9780099725411

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Not Now, Bernard by David McKee Pdf

This is the story of Bernard, whose parents are too busy to understand that there is a monster in the garden... and one that wants to eat him!

Author : Primo Levi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780684826806

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Survival In Auschwitz by Primo Levi Pdf

A work by the Italian-Jewish writer, Primo Levi. It describes his arrest as a member of the Italian anti-fascist resistance during the Second World War, and his incarceration in the Auschwitz concentration camp from February 1944 until the camp was liberated on 27 January 1945.

Author : Sappho
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780307556981

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If Not, Winter by Sappho Pdf

By combining the ancient mysteries of Sappho with the contemporary wizardry of one of our most fearless and original poets, If Not, Winter provides a tantalizing window onto the genius of a woman whose lyric power spans millennia. Of the nine books of lyrics the ancient Greek poet Sappho is said to have composed, only one poem has survived complete. The rest are fragments. In this miraculous new translation, acclaimed poet and classicist Anne Carson presents all of Sappho’s fragments, in Greek and in English, as if on the ragged scraps of papyrus that preserve them, inviting a thrill of discovery and conjecture that can be described only as electric—or, to use Sappho’s words, as “thin fire . . . racing under skin.” "Sappho's verse has been elevated to new heights in [this] gorgeous translation." --The New York Times "Carson is in many ways [Sappho's] ideal translator....Her command of language is hones to a perfect edge and her approach to the text, respectful yet imaginative, results in verse that lets Sappho shine forth." --Los Angeles Times

Author : Primo Levi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501167645

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If Not Now, When? by Primo Levi Pdf

In the final days of World War II, a band of Jewish partisans makes its way from Russia to Italy, moving toward the ultimate goal of Palestine. Based on a true story, the novel chronicles their adventures as they wage a personal war of revenge against the Nazis: blowing up trains, rescuing the last victims of concentration camps, scoring victories in the face of unspeakable devastation. Primo Levi captures the landscape and the people of Eastern Europe in vivid detail, depicting as well the terrible bleakness of war-ridden Europe. But finally, what he gives us is a tribute to the strength and ingenuity of the human spirit.

Author : Camilla Arnold,Jane Barrett
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781408134351

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If Not Now, When? by Camilla Arnold,Jane Barrett Pdf

The world of work is changing dramatically. Jobs for life have long been a thing of the past and even as people move up the corporate ladder, they are questioning their choices and keen to consider new possibilities such as work/life balance and portfolio working. Those of us keen to change career often don't know where to start so it remains a pipe dream rather than a reality we can work towards. In this action-oriented and pragmatic book, expert career coaches Jane Barrett and Camilla Arnold address the common barriers to career change that they frequently encounter in their work, and give readers a proven roadmap to achieve their new job goals. If Not Now, When? includes first-hand experiences of successful career change but also quizzes, exercises and self-assessment tools to help readers make the best choice for them.

Author : Ronald P. Culberson
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781626342965

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If Not Now, When? by Ronald P. Culberson Pdf

The simple question about becoming a better person is If Not Now, When? In his previous book, Do it Well. Make it Fun, author Ron Culberson introduced us to the idea that excellence coupled with fun and humor can help us achieve both success and contentment in all areas of life and work. Culberson draws on his experience as a hospice social worker and his expertise in the benefits of humor and laughter to further this work in his new book, a collection of blog posts, articles, and essays. In If Not Now, When? Making the Most of Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Work, Ron offers surprising wisdom into these three areas of life, couched in entertaining anecdotes and self-effacing humor. Ron tackles every aspect of life, from how to make your job more enjoyable to some of our most difficult challenges, like parenting, aging, and death. Readers will learn how to be present in the moment, embrace a commitment to empathy, and truly notice the world around them in ways that they may never have. And all along the way, they will enjoy the journey through the author’s amusing perspective.