Hillel: 55 books
The Joseph Paradox
A Radical Reading of Genesis 37-50
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014
This book is a reader-friendly treatment of the Joseph story—one of the most popular tales in the Bible. Instead of the usual interpretation as an Horatio Alger success story, the text proposes that we are presented with a cautionary tale of high achievement and the pursuit of success. In the context...
The Invention of Monotheist Ethics
Exploring the Second Book of Samuel
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2009
The Invention of Monotheist Ethics, Volume II presents a comprehensive analysis of the Biblical Book of Samuel. Usually taken to be a socio-political history of ancient Israel during a turbulent century of change, The Invention of Monotheist Ethics contends that beneath this surface level the true...
The Elijah Enigma
The Prophet, King Ahab and the Rebirth of Monotheism in the Book of Kings
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2014
An analysis of the intertwining tales of Elijah and Ahab—mercurial prophet and Machiavellian king—this book is an accessible treatment of one of the most dramatic and well-known episodes in the Bible. In contrast to the popular image of Elijah as a courageous wonder-worker who calls down fire...
The Invention of Monotheist Ethics
Exploring the First Book of Samuel
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2009
The Invention of Monotheist Ethics, Volume I presents a comprehensive analysis of the Biblical Book of Samuel. Usually taken to be a socio-political history of ancient Israel during a turbulent century of change, The Invention of Monotheist Ethics contends that beneath this surface level the true...
Neighborhood Self-Management
Experiments in Civil Society
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Over the past two decades, Western countries have witnessed changes in the governance of local authorities. During that period, governmental authority and traditional governmental functions have gradually shifted to local authorities at the municipal level. In keeping with this trend, the governments...
How to Create a Successful Business Plan
For Entrepreneurs, Scientists, Managers and Students
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2016
How can all the nuts and bolts of a business be analyzed effectively in one comprehensive model and translated into a business plan? At various points in the life of a business, entrepreneurs will need to take stock of their ideas and plans and reformulate them in business and financial terms. How...
Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems
The Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) Integrated Crop and Economic Assessments — Joint Publication with American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America(In 2 Parts)
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2015
“Top agricultural scientists from around the world have taken up the challenge of sustainable agriculture, with the specific focus on integrating agronomic, climatological, biophysical and socio-economic perspectives and processes. Every chapter (of the Handbook) contributes to addressing the growing...
The Palestinian Military
Between Militias and Armies
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2010
This book analyzes Palestinian attempts to create an organized military force from the period of the Mandate up to the present day.
Beginning with a comparative overview of the relationship between insurgent movements and the quest to build up a standard military, the book looks, first, at...
by Zak Hillel, David Kramer, Sanford Littwin
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2011
A must-have guide for anesthesiologists new to the cardiac operating room
DVD with 90+ narrated TEE clips
"Overall this book is a nice guide and the quickest way to review cardiac anesthesia. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
Cardiac Anesthesia and Transesophageal Echocardiography...
by Professor Hillel Frisch
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2011
Although a rich literature combining international relations and domestic political developments has recently emerged, most works specializing in state-minority relations, nationalism, citizenship and human rights have not integrated insights from the field of international relations and security...
The Metaphysics of Action
Trying, Doing, Causing
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2018
In this book, the author provides an account of three central ideas in the philosophy of action: trying to act, acting or doing, and one’s action causing further consequences. In all three cases, novel theories of these phenomena are offered: trying to act is not a particular mental or physical...
by John D. Wasnick, Zak Hillel, Alina Nicoara
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2019
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The acclaimed “must read” for anesthesiologists new to the cardiac operating room
Cardiac Anesthesia...
Politik und Religion
Zur Diagnose der Gegenwart
Language: German
Release Date: May 24, 2017
«Politik und Religion» ist wieder ein zentraler Gegenstand der öffentlichen Debatte. Nach langen Jahren, in denen viele Sozialwissenschaftler die Erwartung hegten, der religiöse Glaube werde im Gefolge des «Modernisierungsprozesses» allmählich ausgezehrt und schließlich absterben, wird heute...