Best Selling Books by Susan Katz

A book on the growing number of interfaith families raising children in two religions Susan Katz Miller grew up with a Jewish father and Christian mother, and was raised Jewish. Now in an interfaith marriage herself, she is a leader in the growing movement of families electing to raise children in both religions, rather than in one religion or the other (or without religion). Miller draws on original surveys and interviews with parents, students, teachers, and clergy, as well as on her own journey, in chronicling this grassroots movement. Being Both is a book for couples and families considering this pathway, and for the clergy and extended family who want to support them. Miller offers inspiration and reassurance for parents exploring the unique benefits and challenges of dual-faith education, and she rebuts many of the common myths about raising children with two faiths. Being Both heralds a new America of inevitable racial, ethnic, and religious intermarriage, and asks couples who choose both religions to celebrate this decision.

Come meet Theodore: a plump, fuzzy guinea pig with a big appetite, a lot to say, and a personality all his own. As you, and his new owner, get to know him, you''ll find out what he eats and how he speaks. You''ll also discover the work involved in caring for a pet: feeding, cleaning, and taking him out for exercise. But it hardly seems like work once your pet becomes your best friend. With the popularity of guinea pigs as family and classroom pets, Theodore''s antics are sure to ring true to many readers. And for those who haven''t had a guinea pig of their own, these short, funny, and accessible poems will create a vivid first impression.

Poems about what the students in Mrs. Brown''s class see and do during their school field trips to a variety of museums. Includes a list of some museums in different states.

Author asserts that the hopes of loved ones are kept alive by those who would exploit their sorrow.

A poetic celebration of lesser-known presidential events and eccentricities.

Looking for Jaguar takes you on an expedition through the world''s rain forests. In Costa Rica you will trek across a jungle in the clouds. In Brazil you will canoe among treetops. In Belize you will stand in the spattering rain listening to howler monkeys roar. In Borneo you will cling to a rope bridge high in the canopy. And what will you see? Astonishing things: A flower three feet in diameter that stinks like rotting meat An antelope so small and a frog so large that both are the same size A flying snake A tree that walks Astonishing -- and true!

Discusses some of the best-known Native American rivalries, the reasons behind them, and the impact the arrival of Europeans during the 16th through the 19th centuries had on these rivalries.

Katz offer an introduction to history through 14 rich poems about what it waslike to live in colonial America. Full color.

Discusses the important role women played in the exploration and settlement of the American West during the 19th century.

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Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of the United Arab Emirates.

The Interfaith Family Journal is an invaluable resource for couples and family members practicing different religions (or none). Interactive exercises and creative activities help interfaith families decide how they want to honor their histories, cultures, and beliefs in ways that nurture joy, creativity, and empowerment. With space for writing directly in the book and suggestions for engaging in deep conversation, the book becomes a keepsake of the journey toward each interfaith family''s unique practice and identity.

In May of 1960, Addie Katz, a vivacious, 4?11? redhead, from the Bronx, was living in the small village of Hinsdale, Massachusetts when she entered an essay contest sponsored by Letters Abroad, Inc., a pen pal agency affiliated with President Dwight D. Eisenhower?s People-to-People Program. Eleanor Roosevelt was one of six prestigious judges who chose Addie?s essay as a winner and sent her to visit her pen pal, Suzue Matsubara, in Kyoto, Japan. It was a life-changing experience for the 35-year-old housewife and mother of three. The story of Addie?s life, focusing on this ?Encounter With Japan,? is told by her eldest daughter. Susan weaves together strands of her mother?s moving writings (prose, poetry, trip journal), fragments of Suzue?s lovely letters, and snippets by others whose lives Addie touched. The finished fabric is an inspiring tale of a remarkable woman and a heart-warming cross-cultural journey. Life affirming, is the way Addie faces the challenges in her life. Five years after the Japan trip, her marriage of more than 20 years ends. The indomitable woman holds her family together as she becomes a single, working mother. In her 40?s, Addie returns to school, embarking on another journey which leads to academic honors, a full fellowship from Columbia University, two Masters, a Ph.D. at age 59 and an exciting career as Director of Special Programs at Columbia?s Granduate School of Journalism. The book?s text is interspersed with black and white photos, many by permission of Takeyoshi Tanuma, the talented Japanese photographer whose photos appeared in a Life Magazine article about Addie on May 30,1960. To see it google ?Mrs. Katz in Kyoto.? Of special mention is the beautiful color section. Susan has creatively arranged 25 of her mother?s poems, each on a different background of vintage Japanese fabric or Japanese paper. "Encounter with Japan: An Adventure in Love" is a feast not only for the mind and heart, but for the eye as well.

Are you keen to lose weight and get in shape this year? Have you decided that a combination of diet and exercise will help you achieve your goal? The ketogenic diet could be the answer.

This elegantly illustrated series exhibits fantastic biographical accounts ofthe "great names" of all time. Full color.

Are you a woman who is serious about losing weight? Have you tried and failed to shed excess weight in the past? Losing weight can be hard work and almost everyone finds it challenging when they make that decision to diet. Finding the right weight loss program is essential of course, otherwise, you are doomed to failure, and this where many get stuck. But there is an answer that works for millions. In this book, you will discover how you can rid yourself of the excess pounds you hate, all in just 30 days. What the 30-day challenge entails? Quick start guide, to get you off and running as soon as possible Scheduling your fasting, so you know when to fast and when to eat What to foods to eat after your fasting, for maximum effectiveness What substances to avoid while doing the 30 challenge Dealing with emotional imbalances you might go through when starting. And much much more! Specifically written for women, this is one book that could hold all the answers you''ve been searching for and is designed to see you lose weight in just a month. Get a copy today and see how Intermittent Fasting could be perfect for you!

Isadora Duncan was born in San Francisco, but lived most of her life in Europe. She was a remarkably talented dancer, and a free spirit who never gave up on her dream. She introduced a form of movement that would become the basis for modern dance.

This engaging title provides an introduction to one of the greatest people of all time, Archimedes.

A young Lenape Indian girl observes and reflects on the small, important ways her family today, and her ancestors generations before, celebrate the cycle of seasons. Today when a Lenape Indian girl ventures to the stream to fish for shad, she knows that another girl did the same generations before her. Through the cycle of the seasons, what is important has remained: being with family, knowing when berries are ripe for picking, listening to stories in a warm home. Told by Traditional Sister and Contemporary Sister, each from her own time, this is a book about tradition and about change. Then and now are not so very different when the shadbush blooms.

A biography of the brother and sister duo whose careers involve television, movies, and records.

A profile of the popular television actor traces his career, tells how he got into acting, and describes his life as a star.