I am pleased to inform you of new titles from Menucha Publishers (Targum). Details of each title are below.
Orders can be placed online at http://targum.com <http://targum.com/> or by calling: Tel/Fax 718-232-0856 & 1-888-5-Targum. Enjoy! New Books from Menucha Publishers 1. The Easy-Shmeezy Guide to Yiddish By Rabbi Moshe Sherizen ISBN: 978-1-61465-450-6 Softcover/168 Pages In The Easy-Shmeezy Guide to Yiddish readers get: . Over 1500 of the most common Yiddish words and expressions. . Clear and easy to understand lessons. . A special section on "yeshivish". . Yiddish songs and proverbs. . A real Geshmak! 2. Prisms: A Kaleidoscope of Flavors, Thoughts, and Personalities By Riva Pomerantz ISBN: 978-1-61465-074-4 Hardcover/381 Pages Meet people who struggle, people who triumph, and people who fall. Peek through masks that you may recognize-in yourself, or in others. A mother's deep disappointment as she watches her daughter enter a problematic marriage. A devout woman galvanizing to oust a neighbor from her community. A woman's battle to clean her house-and change her life. A family that rallies together in faith and acceptance beyond every reasonable expectation in the wake of a shattering accident. All this and more await readers in these true and true-to-life accounts. Make Yourself at Home: Family Life as Key to Personal Growth By Sarah Chana Radcliffe ISBN: 978-1-61465-073-7 Hardcover/409 Pages We have the opportunity to improve marriages, better understand children, work through turbulent emotions, and accept yourself and your family members as you grow into a deeper, more caring, sensitive, and cohesive family. With authentic real-life examples, insightful observations and innovative solutions, Make Yourself at Home is a refreshingly practical and inspiring work for all Jewish families looking to improve themselves. 3. Diamonds from the Past: A Novel By Ruth Benjamin ISBN: 978-1-61465-070-6 Hardcover When Moshe Sher takes a massive loan to avoid bankruptcy, he plunges headlong into an international web of intrigue and deception. Left without money or status, his daughter is forced to break off a promising engagement. And his wife, Esther, is thrust into turmoil. Moshe is pulled back into the diamond industry when commissioned by the police force to probe a cache of ancient diamonds. His investigation takes him to West Africa, where Moshe is unwittingly entangled in the diamond mafia's internal battles. When all seems desperate, only his wit and faith can save him. 4. A Fortunate Find: A Double Trouble Mystery By Rivkah Small ISBN: 978-1-61465-076-8 Softcover/127 Pages It all started at a family celebration at the Kosher Wonton restaurant. Meir and his best friend Shloimy are excited to see Mr. Cook, their former camp chef, who now works in the restaurant. Their joy quickly turns to puzzlement when Meir's sister Shira notices something strange about the messages in the fortune cookies. Who could possibly be tampering with the restaurant's fortune cookies? And why? Can Meir and Shloimy get to the bottom of this mystery without ending up in trouble? The second book in the Double Trouble Mystery series, featuring amateur sleuths Meir and Shloimy, this winning story is much more than a fortunate find! 5. Trapped in Cyberspace By Ayala Stimler ISBN: 978-1-61465-071-3 Hardcover/222 Pages Michal never meant to get trapped in the sticky strands of the World Wide Web. But once she started, she found it hard to stop. Could she, Michal Klein, top Bais Yaakov student, really be addicted to something so awful? Will a violent tragedy, frighteningly close to home, shake Michal out of the stupor that's come over her? Can Michal rid herself of her addiction with her religious faith intact? 6. Sun Inside Rain: A Novel of Hope, Challenge, and Inspiration By M. Bassara ISBN: 978-1-61465-083-6 Softcover/366 Pages >From the dark prisons of South Africa to the tranquil streets of the holy city of Jerusalem... Against the backdrop of South Africa during the turbulent era of apartheid, young Margo Tanzer and her older brother, Hanan, fight to straddle the privileged world they live in and a new world in which they are becoming dangerously entrenched. Left with a sizeable fortune after their parents' tragic death, Margo and Hanan look to music to fill their hearts and souls. They dare to challenge the rules of their elite society at the risk of losing their freedom. Just when the clouds of despair threaten, there is a ray of hope-warm and penetrating-like the sun inside rain. 7. Beacons of Light By Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen ISBN: 978-1-61465-080-5 Hardcover/152 Pages What can we learn from Avraham Avinu about reacting to success or failure? What do Yitzchak and Esav teach us about the use and abuse of power? And how do Yosef and Deenah represent two ways of overcoming evil? Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen explores these and many other biblical characters and themes, revealing how the Torah's timeless wisdom can truly illuminate our lives. Drawing on the profound insights of Jewish tradition, this fascinating collection of essays sheds light on the Torah's protagonists-and antagonists. Stuart Schnee Public Relations, Marketing & Sales www.stuartschnee.com US Tel: 973-796-2753 Israel Tel: +972-54-790-9120 Fax: +972-2-561-0943 <http://566896.sigclick.mailinfo.com/sigclick/0600070A/0B054D00/07000800/4E0 123612231.jpg> _____ << ella for Spam Control >> has removed 209 Spam messages and set aside 13088 Newsletters for me You can use it too - and it's FREE! www.ellaforspam.com
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