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1	Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Caren Loebel-Fried (Illustrator), Elliot K Ginsburg (Foreword by) add to wishlist Only one of the world's mythologies has remained essentially unrecognized - the mythology of Judaism. As Howard Schwartz reveals in "Tree of Souls", the first anthology of Jewish mythology in English, this mythical tradition is as rich and as fascinating as any in the world. Drawing from the Bible, "The Pseudepigrapha", "The Talmud and Midrash", ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $18.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Lilith's Cave: Jewish Tales of the Supernatural more books like this by Howard Schwartz add to wishlist '[Schwartz+ reaches into a magical cornucopia of folklore and fantasy and spreads before us, in enchanting language, the marvels and shocks of dybbuks, ghosts, demons, spirits, and wizards.' see all copies from $5.56! new only from $15.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Diamond Tree: Jewish Tales from Around the World more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Uri Shulevitz (Illustrator), Barbara Rush add to wishlist These are 15 Jewish tales spanning many centuries, mostly from the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Includes color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from Around the World more books like this by Various, Arielle North Olson (Selected by), Howard Schwartz (Selected by) add to wishlist Master storytellers Olson and Schwartz retell a varied selection of the world's most frightening folktales--perfect for fans of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark." Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.83! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Gabriel's Palace: Jewish Mystical Tales more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Selected by) add to wishlist A vast bounty of tales recounting mystical experiences among the rabbis can be found in the Talmud, the Zohar, Jewish folktales, and Hasidic lore. Now, in Gabriel's Palace, scholar Howard Schwartz has collected the greatest of these stories, sacred and secular, in a marvellously readable anthology. Gabriel's Palace offers a treasury of 150 pithy ... see all copies from $4.35! new only from $14.09! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Miriam's Tambourine more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Selected by), Lloyd Bloom (Illustrator), Dov Noy (Foreword by) add to wishlist This is a collection of 50 tales drawn from nearly every age and every part of the world, reflecting the length of Jewish history and the diversity of the Judaic culture. Some of the characters and plots will be familiar from other folk-tales but these stories also include Jewish figures and themes such as Elijah the Prophet, Golem, rabbis, the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.96! \| SVS
7	The dream assembly : tales of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi add to wishlist This is a book of mystical tales set in the old world of the Hassidic masters, beautifully illustrated by Israeli artist Yitzhak Greenfield. This is the only collection of stories in print from Reb Zalman, acknowledged as a unique living kabbalist and esoteric teacher in this tradition. "Reb Zalman is one of the great teachers of our time." - Jean ... see all copies from $8.97!
8	Elijah's Violin and Other Jewish Fairy Tales more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Linda Heller (Illustrator) add to wishlist In Elijah's Violin, Howard Schwartz presents a sumptuous collection of 36 Jewish fairy tales from virtually every corner of the world. These stories will captivate children and adults alike as they illuminate the Jewish world view, where faith in God can defeat the evil impulse. "Timeless truth".--Jewish Journal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Before You Were Born more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Retold by), Kristina Swarner (Illustrator) add to wishlist Noted folklorist Howard Schwartz elegantly shapes the legend of the angel Lailah, who knows all the mysteries of heaven and shares her secrets with babies before they are born. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.22!
10	Happy Endings Are All Alike more books like this by Sandra Scoppettone add to wishlist Jaret and Peggy are in love, but a disturbed teenager, rejected by Jaret, soon brings menace into the lives of the two girls. This book looks at the relationship between Jaret and Peggy within the framework of the small town of Gardener's Point. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.00! \| first editions
11 view cover	Invisible Kingdoms: Jewish Tales of Angels, Spirits, and Demons more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Retold by), Stephen Fieser (Illustrator) add to wishlist This collection of nine tales from Jewish folklore includes "The Angel's Daughter" and "A Roomful of Ghosts." Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
12 view cover	Day the Rabbi Disappeared: Jewish Holiday Tales of Magic more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Retold by), Monique Passicot (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of 12 short stories from around the world, one for each of the major Jewish holidays. B&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.73! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Revolt of the Primitive: An Inquiry Into the Roots of Political Correctness more books like this by Howard S Schwartz add to wishlist This work explores the psychological dynamics of political correctness and gender warfare. It argues that perceptions of men as abusers, sexual predators, and deadbeat dads have become firmly entrenched in our culture due to fantasy rather than solid, objective facts. It delves into the psychological forces that have given rise to these ideas and ... see all copies from $24.00! new only from $29.94! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	A Journey to Paradise: And Other Jewish Tales more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Retold by), Giora Carmi (Illustrator) add to wishlist This book, complete with color illustrations, tells eight stories from the Jewish tradition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.57! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Wonder Child and Other Jewish Fairy Tales more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Barbara Rush (Adapted by), Stephen Fieser (Illustrator) add to wishlist This collection of Jewish tales from a variety of cultures includes "The Black Cat", "The Rabbi Who Became a Werewolf", and "The Peddler and the Sprite". Illustrated with colorful pencil drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Narcissistic Process and Corporate Decay: The Theory of the Organizational Ideal more books like this by Howard Schwartz add to wishlist The thesis behind this book is that American industry cannot compete in the marketplace because its organizational structure and management style has become pathologically narcissistic. The theory is illustrated with real-life examples such as the DeLorean automobile business failure. The author develops his argument by saying that American ... see all copies from $4.92! new only from $22.50! \| SVS
17 view cover	Reimagining the Bible: The Storytelling of the Rabbis more books like this by Howard Schwartz add to wishlist This is a collection of essays drawn from Schwartz's previously published work in which he explores how each successive phase of Jewish literature has drawn upon and reimagined the previous ones. Arguing that there is a continuity in Jewish literature which extends from the biblical era to our own times, this collection serves as a guide to the ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $38.85! \| SVS
18 view cover	More Bones: Scary Stories from Around the World more books like this by Arielle North Olson, Howard Schwartz add to wishlist The authors of "As the Bones" have found more spine-tingling tales from around the world--from Egypt to Iceland--that are ideal for sharing around a campfire or at a sleepover. see all copies from $5.79! new only from $5.79! \| SVS
19 view cover	A Coat for the Moon and Other Jewish Tales more books like this by Howard Schwartz (Selected by), Barbara Rush (Selected by), Michael Iofin (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of fifteen classic Jewish folk tales from around the world, including France, Turkey, Israel, Yemem, Egypt and Iraq. This will open up new worlds for young readers. Each tale is illustrated with a pen and ink drawing. see all copies from $3.49! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20	God's Phallus and Other Problems for Men and Monotheism: And Other Problems for Men and Monotheism more books like this by Howard Eilberg-Schwartz add to wishlist This volume explores the dilemmas created by the maleness of God for the men of ancient Judaism and for Jewish men today. see all copies from $2.68! new only from $15.95! \| first editions
21 view cover	Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from Around the World more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Arielle North Olson (Selected by), David Linn (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of scary folktales from countries around the world including China, Russia, Spain, and the United States. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.78! \| first editions
22 view cover	God's Phallus: And Other Problems for Men and Monotheism more books like this by Howard Eilberg-Schwartz add to wishlist This volume explores the dilemmas created by the maleness of God for the men of ancient Judaism and for Jewish men today. see all copies from $2.96! new only from $20.00! \| SVS
23 view cover	Off with Her Head! more books like this by Howard Eilberg-Schwartz (Editor), Professor Wendy Doniger (Editor) add to wishlist This work explores the site of a woman's voice and identity - her head. The female head threatens to disrupt the classic gender distinctions that link men to speech, identity, and mind while relegating women to silence, anonymity and flesh. The contributors to this collection argue that the objectification of women as sexual and reproductive ... see all copies from $5.20! new only from $15.45! \| SVS
24 view cover	Leaves from the Garden of Eden: One Hundred Classic Jewish Tales more books like this by Howard Schwartz, Kristina Swarner (Illustrator), Tsila Schwartz (Illustrator) add to wishlist In Leaves from the Garden of Eden, Howard Schwartz, a three-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award, has gathered together one hundred of the most astonishing and luminous stories from Jewish folk tradition. Just as Schwartz's award-winning book Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism collected the essential myths of Jewish tradition, Leaves ... see all copies from $16.03! new only from $22.22! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Sabbath Lion: A Jewish Folktale from Algeria more books like this by Howard Schwartz add to wishlist Yosef works hard, so he loves the Sabbath, the day of rest. When he has a chance to journey to Egypt to claim his family's inheritance, Yosef goes on the condition that he will not have to travel on the Sabbath. The caravan leader promises, but when he breaks his promise, Yosef fears he will die in the desert. But then something wonderful happens. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $53.85! \| signed copies \| first editions

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