David Weiss: 41 books

Alaska Gold Rush: True Stories Told By The People Who Were There is a unique collection of 12 stories -- the best ones we could find -- torn from the pages of gold rush-era newspapers. These are great gold rush stories such as "Rush Into New Fields" and "Miners Fleeced by the Mounted Police" that...

These are true stories of the Nome gold rush immortalized by the voices of the journalists and miners who lived through those exciting and dangerous times. Most of the miners were propelled into the harsh lands by wildly enthusiastic dreams and expectations. Some of these stories tell of the miners...

This is the true story of a Jewish rag dealer in 1920s Huntsville Alabama who defied the local Ku Klux Klan. The Klan was determined to drive him out of town...or worse. Everyone expected blood in the streets. This is a tense but inspirational story with an unanticipated ending.

The Development of Capitalism in the Navajo Nation traces the development of three industries during the period 1850 - 1980 that were widespread among Navajo people during this period. These industries are sheep herding, rug weaving, and jewelry making. There is a focus in the early period on the...

David Weiss Halivni's The Formation of the Babylonian Talmud, originally published in Hebrew and here translated by Jeffrey L. Rubenstein, is widely regarded as the most comprehensive scholarly examination of the processes of composition and editing of the Babylonian Talmud. Halivni presents the summation...

Music Supervision, or matching music to TV, film, new media, video games, live events, brands, and a host of other media, is a fast-growing career path. This book guides you through real-world scenarios and legal landmines, profiles key players, explores mixing and sound design, and provides time-saving...

The tie that binds all Americans, regardless of their demographic background, is faith in the American system of government. This faith manifests as a form of civil, or secular, religion with its own core documents, creeds, oaths, ceremonies, and even individuals. In The Rhetoric of American Civil...

Want to learn the insider secrets of the top 1% sales achievers? Discover the inspiring techniques of 20 sales VIPs so you can climb the ranks and bring in the biggest commissions of your career. Fed up with the same old sales results? Tired of advice from so-called sales gurus who don't actually...

My grandparents, Jack and Genia Grinbaum, managed to Survive and Thrive under the most cruel of circumstances. Born in Poland in the 1920's they were on their way to a hard-working and fulfilling family-oriented lives. While Anti-Semitic rhetoric and actions were a part of day-to-day life in their...

This digital publication (with a limited print edition of 100) accompanies the exhibition The End of Money (22 May – 7 August 2011).

The Jews of Europe were trapped. Anti-Semitism had been an issue in Europe for centuries, but the sentiment increased exponentially when the Nazis rose to prominence. An attention-getting orator, Adolf Hitler laid out the case that the Jews were responsible for Europe's woes. The economic penalties...

How would Ricky Pierce match-up against Khris Middleton? What about Jack Sikma against Andrew Bogut? Who had more to offer, Jerald Honeycutt of Deandre Liggins? Could the backcourt of Michael Redd and Mo Williams lead the 2007-2008 Bucks past the Big Dog/Ray Allen combo of 1997-1998? Get ready to...

First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, and with sales of over one million copies, "What a Wonderful World" has become a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!

Zwei Leichen, eingemauert in ein Kriegerdenkmal an der österreichisch-tschechischen Grenze, sind nur der skurrile Anfang eines Alptraums. Reporter Paul Wagner und Historiker Gerg Sina sind einem Geheimnis auf der Spur, das am Fundament der katholischen Kirche rüttelt. Gesucht wird ein brisantes...