Lila Perl

The twentieth-anniversary edition of Marion Blumenthal Lazan's acclaimed Holocaust memoir features new material by the author, a reading group guide, a map, and additional photographs. "The writing is direct, devastating, with no rhetoric or exploitation. The truth is in what's said and in what is left out."—ALA Booklist (starred review)

Marion Blumenthal Lazan's unforgettable and acclaimed memoir recalls the devastating years that

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Germany on the cusp of World War II. Hitler has risen to power, and the Jews are being taken away from their homes in the middle of the night, forced to wear yellow stars, their businesses smashed, their lives in ruins. In the middle of all this is Lilli Frankfurter, a half-Jewish girl on the cusp of adolescence, her life and family thrust into the midst of a danger she has only begun to understand. In the stunning sequel to Isabel's War, Lila Perl,...

Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt.

Presents historical anecdotes from each of the fifty states, with an emphasis on women and ethnic minorities.

Focuses on each day of the week, describing the cultural and linguistic origin of the name, the popular superstitions connectedwith that day, and the major holidays falling on that day.

"Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the event known as the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the forced internment of Japanese-Americans in camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

"Gives an overview of theocracy as a political system, including and historical discussion of theocratic regimes throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history, contemporary social conditions, and government of Egypt.