Author: Edward Kessler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: introduction, religion, relations, christian, jewish
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2010-03-31
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 0521705622
ISBN-13: 9780521705622

Relations between Christians and Jews over the past two thousand years have been characterised to a great extent by mutual distrust and by Christian discrimination and violence against Jews. In recent decades, however, a new spirit of dialogue has been emerging, beginning with an awakening among Christians of the Jewish origins of Christianity, and encouraging scholars of both traditions to work together. An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations sheds fresh light on this ongoing interfaith encounter, exploring key writings and themes in Jewish-Christian history, from the Jewish context of

Author: Liz Kessler
Publisher: Candlewick
Keywords: windsnap, emily, tail
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2006-03-14
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0763628115
ISBN-13: 9780763628116

"Liz Kessler makes a splash with this tightly written, highly imaginative debut." — FAMILYFUNFor as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep her away from the water. But when Mom finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, Emily makes a startling discovery - about her own identity, the mysterious father she’s never met, and the thrilling possibilities and perils shimmering deep below the water’s surface. With a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details,

Author: Liz Kessler
Publisher: Candlewick
Keywords: godsister, fairy, fisher, philippa
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2009-07-14
List price: $6.99
ISBN-10: 0763645966
ISBN-13: 9780763645960

New from the author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series! A tale of a girl and her reluctant fairy guardian sparkles with magic and charm.Philippa Fisher would like nothing more than to summon a fairy. Still, she is taken aback when Daisy, the new girl at school, announces that she is Philippa’s fairy godmother — or godsister, since they’re both the same age. Though the fairy is none too pleased with her mission, she is obliged to see it through and grant her human charge the customary three wishes. Now, if only Philippa would wish for something that makes her life better, n

Author: Ken Kessler
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Keywords: watch
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2005-09-25
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1589792459
ISBN-13: 9781589792456

What was the name of Radar’s teddy bear? Encouraged by the attention that one question elicited, Ken created a collection of fun facts and quizzes on shows from Leave It To Beaver to Everybody Loves Raymond.

Author: Liz Kessler
Publisher: Candlewick
Keywords: mist, castle, windsnap, emily
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2007-04-10
List price: $15.99
ISBN-10: 0763633305
ISBN-13: 9780763633301

Dive in! The latest fin-tastic tale about a feisty half-mermaid introduces a mysterious boy who shares her fate.When Emily Windsnap discovers an old diamond ring during a class hunt for trinkets, how is she supposed to know that the ring is half the key to unlocking an ancient curse by Neptune himself? Now, with the ring stuck firmly on her hand, Emily finds herself under a new curse: in just a few days, she’ll cease to be half-human and half-mermaid and must say good-bye to one parent forever. Can she possibly find the other missing ring that will break all the curses? Is there anyone who c

Author: Liz Kessler
Publisher: Candlewick
Keywords: friendship, book, tastic, fin, windsnap, emily
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2009-04-14
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 0763639605
ISBN-13: 9780763639600

Be a best friend the Emily Windsnap way! This fanciful friendship book is bubbling with fun activities — perfect for fans of the series to share with their BFFs.Like many good pals, Emily (half girl, half mermaid) and Shona (all mermaid, all the time) share similarities and differences that make their friendship special. Now, with this interactive journal, readers can explore their own friendships with an ocean of Emily Windsnap-inspired activities, including:. personality and style quizzes. lists of favorites and "very important facts". ideas for making friendship tokens, mobiles, and treas

Author: Andy Kessler
Publisher: Collins Business
Keywords: stock, market, grinder, escape, narrow, street, meat, wall
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2004-01-01
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 0060592141
ISBN-13: 9780060592141

Wall Street is a funny business. All you have is your reputation. Taint it and someone else will fill your shoes. Longevity comes from maintaining that reputation. Ask Jack Grubman, the All-Star telecom analyst from Salomon Smith Barney; uber-banker Frank Quattrone at CS First Boston; Morgan Stanley’s Mary "Queen of the Net" Meeker; or Merrill Lynch’s Henry Blodget.Well, they probably won’t tell you anything. But have I got some great stories for you. Successful hedge fund manager Andy Kessler looks back on his years as an analyst on Wall Street and offers this cautionary ta