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  1. The birthplace of chess is shrouded in mystery. Some say India or China. Others attribute it to Persia or Greece. Another legend maintains that the game was created in the court of King Solomon about 3,000 years ago…

    This charming, enthralling, and suspenseful story takes place in the ancient kingdom of Persia. The hero, an impoverished teenager named Bijan, is a horse trainer who helps a wise old traveler… and rediscovers the game of chess. Ultimately, King Cyrus is so impressed by the game that he rewards Bijan with any single request.

    Join Bijan on his incredible journey — and watch his unique request take on a life of its own, ultimately altering the course of history. The ensuing events catapult both the king and the stable boy on an adventurous and bizarre global quest that is limited only by the reader’s imagination.

    About the Author:

    Born in Israel in 1948, Yitzhak Salomon is a veteran of two wars. Early on in life, he discovered that he would rather hold a pen than a gun. This revelation opened the door to a prolific writing career encompassing history, philosophy, satire, and spirituality. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children. Learn More

  2. Master the art of consciously observing Shabbat by viewing the day's traditional religious practices within the context of life's spiritual dynamics. This original work illuminates the deeper meaning and purpose of a wide range of Shabbat observances, showing how each law or custom fits within the comprehensive scheme of the Shabbat mosaic. Learn More
  3. The Best Secret Revealed

    Be warned.

    Israel is a place where you will continually find yourself in unique, improbable, and unforgettable situations. You may jump into running rivers and scale steep mountains simply because they exist. It is the land in which the words of the Torah come to life, often in the strangest of ways and at the strangest of moments. A year well spent there can easily turn into "the experience of a lifetime."

    In this book of short stories and anecdotes, Adele Chabot explores the ins and outs of daily life in Israel and reveals the truth about ... the best kept secret. Learn More

  4. The World That Was: Hungary And Romania Learn More

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