Rabbi Josh Yuter

This best-selling history is the first fully comprehensive history of America’s involvement in the Middle East from George Washington to George W. Bush. As Niall Ferguson writes, “If you think America’s entanglement in the Middle East began with Roosevelt and Truman, Michael Oren’s deeply researched and brilliantly written history will be a revelat...

Explore the fascinating intersection between spirituality and psychology with this insightful book. "Toward a Psychology of Awakening" delves into how meditative awareness can lead to more fulfilling relationships and how psychotherapy can aid in integrating spiritual realizations into daily life. Author John Welwood combines personal, interpersonal, and suprapersonal experiences, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding and enacting change.

Discover the parenting secrets of the oldest cultures in the world with "Hunt, Gather, Parent." Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff examines the ineffective and limited evidence behind modern parenting guidance and sets out to learn more effective approaches from Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania. These cultures have mastered raising happy, well-adjusted children without yelling, nagging, or timeouts. Doucleff shares practical takeaways that parents can implement immediately, offering a universal parenting paradigm adapted for American families.

В своей повседневной жизни человек сталкивается с массой вещей, ставших для него привычными: двери, выключатели, водопроводные краны, клавиатуры компьютеров и т.п. Далеко не все эти изделия сконструированы таким образом, чтобы облегчить потребителю пользование ими. Автор в увлекательной форме анализирует данный феномен, приводя разнообразнейшие примеры дизайнерских просчетов. Книга будет интересна как профессиональным дизайнерам и психологам, так и любому вдумчивому читателю.

This memoir from legendary sitcom director James Burrows offers an insightful and nostalgic look at the behind-the-scenes moments of classic shows like Cheers, Friends, and Will & Grace. Burrows shares never-before-revealed stories and details about how these memorable shows were created and maintained, as well as his own challenges and victories. From launching the careers of stars like Jennifer Aniston and Melissa McCarthy to directing more than seventy-five pilots and over a thousand episodes, Burrows' memoir is a heart-and-soul master class in sitcom.

Discover the religious and social thoughts of the Tanna'im and Amora'im in this groundbreaking book, praised as "indispensable" and "having few peers." Delve into the intellectual ferment that shaped Jewish national and religious identity for generations, and explore the wisdom of ancient Jewish teachers like never before. With two well-organized indexes and a wealth of material, this is a must-read for anyone curious about how the rabbis of the Talmud handled philosophical and theological issues.

Discover the hidden power behind America's political debates with American Prophets. Respected religion reporter Jack Jenkins provides a paradigm-shifting discussion of the long-standing Moral Left, an interfaith coalition that has worked tirelessly to embody progressive values since America's founding. Featuring profiles of current faith leaders and Washington political insiders, this is an inspiring portrait of the American democracy's progressive faith-in-action that will change the way we think about the intersection of politics and religion.

Discover the disturbing truth about violence in Virtuous Violence. Delve into the complex motivations of perpetrators and explore the cultural ideals that drive them to commit violent acts. From the heroes of the Iliad to modern-day murderers, this provocative book reveals why people feel morally obligated to use violence to regulate social relationships. A must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of violence.