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Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City
by Andrew LawlerA sweeping history of the hidden world below the Holy City—a saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers, and political upheaval "These untold stories of archeological digs near and under Jerusalem&’s sacred sites convey all the colorful and violent and contentious history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ... A compulsive read.&” —Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and author of The OutlierIn 1863, a French senator arrived in Jerusalem hoping to unearth relics dating to biblical times. Digging deep underground, he discovered an ancient grave that, he claimed, belonged to an Old Testament queen. News of his find ricocheted around the world, evoking awe and envy alike, and inspiring others to explore Jerusalem&’s storied past. In the century and a half since the Frenchman broke ground, Jerusalem has drawn a global cast of fortune seekers and missionaries, archaeologists and zealots, all of them eager to extract the biblical past from beneath the city&’s streets and shrines. Their efforts have had profound effects, not only on our understanding of Jerusalem&’s history, but on its hotly disputed present. The quest to retrieve ancient Jewish heritage has sparked bloody riots and thwarted international peace agreements. It has served as a cudgel, a way to stake a claim to the most contested city on the planet. Today, the earth below Jerusalem remains a battleground in the struggle to control the city above. Under Jerusalem takes readers into the tombs, tunnels, and trenches of the Holy City. It brings to life the indelible characters who have investigated this subterranean landscape. With clarity and verve, acclaimed journalist Andrew Lawler reveals how their pursuit has not only defined the conflict over modern Jerusalem, but could provide a map for two peoples and three faiths to peacefully coexist.
Under A Lucky Star: A Lifetime of Adventure
by Roy Chapman AndrewsAll the world knows that Roy Chapman Andrews is the discoverer of the dinosaur Eggs, for these small and fragile relics of an inconceivably remote past fired the public’s imagination and were the sensation of their day. These eggs, however, were only an incident, and by no means the most important incident, in a rich, exciting, and valuable career. Now Andrews looks back over that life, weighs the relative importance of its many chapters, relives the finest moments, and regards with wonder the chance and good fortune that shaped his way.The author’s position as a naturalist is almost unique in that he was both a field operation and museum man, both an explorer and an administrator. His book, thus, is only in part concerned with the many voyages—landmarks of scientific history—that began with the first scientific study of the whale and culminated in the great forays into the forbidding Gobi region in quest of the birthplace of mammal life. Andrews has been on the staff of the American Museum of Natural History for almost all his adult life, and he records fascinating glimpses of the adventures and discoveries that take place behind the doors marked “private”. A man who attempts expeditions on the grand scale, moreover, must be a financier, a field marshal, and at times a diplomat of no mean subtlety. Andrews played all those roles with gusto, and recalls here the outstanding exploits.And the author is not a specialist whose vision is confined to bones and carcasses and show cases. He was for many years a leading figure in the hectic international society of the Orient, and he gives unforgettable pictures of life in Yokohama, Singapore, Tokyo, Port Said, Peking, and other storied cities of the East.Andrews believes he was born under a lucky star. The reader will decide that he hitched his wagon to it and had the courage to hang on. It is an enviable life he has led; it makes wonderfully engrossing reading.
Under The Mulberry Tree: Book Three
by Samantha BayarrLizzie's lies from the past have finally caught up to her, and are wreaking havoc in Abby's life. When Abby and Jonah Beiler get branded by the youth in the community as "kissing cousins", will the truth be able to set them free, or will it be too late?Find out in this story of forbidden love. . .
Under Quarantine: Immigrants and Disease at Israel’s Gate
by Rhona SeidelmanUnder Quarantine is the riveting story of Shaar Ha’aliya, a central immigrant processing camp opened shortly after Israel became an independent state. This historic gateway for Jewish migration was surrounded by a controversial barbed wire fence. The camp administrators defended this imposing barrier as a necessary quarantine measure - even as detained immigrants regularly defied it by crawling out of the camp and returning at will. Focusing on the conflicts and complications surrounding the medical quarantine, this book brings the history of this place and the remarkable experiences of the immigrants who went through it to life. Evocative and bold, Under Quarantine shows that we cannot fully understand Israel until we understand Shaar Ha’aliya. The gate of arrival for nearly half a million immigrants - a space of homecoming, conflict, exclusion and welcoming - here was the country’s crucible.
Under The Same Sky: From Starvation in North Korea to Salvation in America
by Joseph Kim Stephan TaltyIn this “courageous and inspiring memoir,” a young man recounts his escape from an impoverished childhood and adolescence in North Korea (Kirkus Reviews).Inside the hidden and mysterious world of North Korea, Joseph Kim lived a young boy’s normal life until he was five. Then disaster struck: the first wave of the Great Famine, a long, terrible ordeal that killed millions, including his father, and sent others, like his mother and only sister, on desperate escape routes into China. Alone on the streets, Joseph learned to beg and steal until finally, in desperation, he too crossed a frozen river to escape to China.A kindly Christian woman took him in and kept him hidden from the authorities. And through an underground network of activists, he was spirited to the American consulate, becoming one of only a very few North Koreans to be brought to the United States as refugees. Joseph knew no English and had never been a good student. Yet the kindness of his foster family changed his life. He became a dedicated student, mastered English, and made it to college, where he is now thriving thanks to his faith and inner strength. Under the Same Sky is an unforgettable story of suffering and redemption.
Under Siege: Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation (Advancing Studies in Religion)
by Jasmin ZineThe 9/11 attacks in the United States, the subsequent global “war on terror,” and the proliferation of domestic security policies in Western nations have had a profound impact on the lives of young Muslims, whose identities and experiences have been shaped within and against these conditions. The millennial generation of Muslim youth has come of age in these turbulent times, dealing with the aftermath and backlash associated with these events.Under Siege explores the lives of Canadian Muslim youth belonging to the 9/11 generation as they navigate these fraught times of global war and terror. While many studies address contemporary manifestations of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism, few have focused on the toll this takes on Muslim communities, especially among younger generations. Based on in-depth interviews with more than 130 young people, youth workers, and community leaders, Jasmin Zine’s ethnographic study unpacks the dynamics of Islamophobia as a system of oppression and examines its impact on Canadian Muslim youth. Covering topics such as citizenship, identity and belonging, securitization, radicalization, campus culture in an age of empire, and subaltern Muslim counterpublics and resistance, Under Siege provides a unique and comprehensive examination of the complex realities of Muslim youth in a post-9/11 world.Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, Zine reveals how the global war on terror and heightened anti-Muslim racism have affected a generation of Canadians who were socialized into a world where their faith and identity are under siege.
Under Surveillance (K-9 Search And Rescue Ser. #2)
by Jodie BaileyShe might not be the criminal he thinks she is…When his neighbor—and suspect—Macey Price is attacked and nearly kidnapped, army operative Trey Blackburn comes to her rescue. But this new development throws a wrench in his undercover assignment to surveil and befriend Macey. Is she a traitor selling government secrets…or is she being framed? The rules no longer apply, because in one night his mission changes—from proving her guilt to saving her life.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Under Suspicion
by Hannah AlexanderA KILLER LURKS IN THE SHADOWS. . . UNTIL IT'S TIME TO STRIKE AGAIN. When a prominent senator is murdered in his own home, his daughter Shona Tremaine becomes the prime suspect in his death. Only her estranged husband, Geoff, and younger sister, Karah Lee, believe in her innocence--until an attempt on Shona's own life clears her name. Who would want her dead? As Shona and Geoff work together to solve the mystery, they uncover a web of deceit and corruption in her father's life--and discover the love they thought they'd lost. But will their renewed commitment be enough to save Shona's life?
Under Suspicion
by Sommer SmithWith an enemy who’s closer than they think…following the truth could pull them in too deep.Hired to help the navy SEALs train their working dolphins, veterinarian Keilani Lucas inadvertently crosses a vicious drug-smuggling ring on her first day. And when her fellow trainer, Lieutenant Micah Kent, comes to her rescue, she suddenly has an around-the-clock bodyguard. But with a traitor on the inside, can Keilani and Micah expose the mole before it’s too late?
The Under Texas Stars Collection: Blue Moon Promise and Safe in His Arms (Under Texas Stars)
by Colleen CobleNow available in one volume, USA Today best-selling author Colleen Coble's Under Texas Stars series! Blue Moon Promise Lucy Marsh's worldly resources are running out, but she's fiercely determined to care for her younger brother and sister. When she discovers that their father's recent death was no accident, Lucy is eager to leave town. She accepts a proxy marriage she believes will provide safe refuge. But trouble follows her to Texas where her new husband is surprised to suddenly have a wife and children to care for. Blue Moon Promise is a story of hope, romance, and suspense . . . immersing the reader in a rich historical tale set under the Texas stars. Safe in His Arms When Margaret O'Brien's father hires Daniel Cutler as a new foreman, she's frustrated and suspicious of her father's intentions. Then an overheard conversation links the man with a gang of bank robbers, and she's downright worried. Daniel swears he's not involved, but Margaret's not convinced. She knows the man still has secrets. But would a criminal be so kind and talk so convincingly of his faith? As a series of tragic "accidents" threatens all she holds dear, Margaret must decide what to trust: her own ears, her best judgment . . . or what her heart keeps telling her. From the author of the best-selling Blue Moon Promise . . . an exciting tale of danger, romance, and faith played out under the Texas stars.
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
by Jon KrakauerNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air, this extraordinary work of investigative journalism takes readers inside America&’s isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities. • Now an acclaimed FX limited series streaming on HULU.&“Fantastic.... Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner&’s Song.&” —San Francisco ChronicleDefying both civil authorities and the Mormon establishment in Salt Lake City, the renegade leaders of these Taliban-like theocracies are zealots who answer only to God; some 40,000 people still practice polygamy in these communities. At the core of Krakauer&’s book are brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a commandment from God to kill a blameless woman and her baby girl. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this appalling double murder, Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Along the way he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America&’s fastest growing religion, and raises provocative questions about the nature of religious belief.
Under the Baobab Tree
by Julie StiegemeyerThe baobab tree story, which I wrote (the church version) is actually based upon a true story, told by Limakatso Nare, a Lutheran pastor who is currently serving a congregation in Louisiana. When he was growing up in his native Africa, he gathered for Sunday school under the baobab tree. Here he learned the Biblical stories of Noah and the ark, Jonah and the big fish, and the parables of Jesus. His Sunday school experiences inspired my story, Under the Baobab Tree.
Under the Bed of Heaven: Christian Eschatology and Sexual Ethics
by Richard W. McCartyUnder the Bed of Heaven is a work of Christian ethics that examines how eschatology might reshape concepts of sexual morality. With the rise of institutional Christianity in the Roman Empire, Christian attitudes about sexual desire and activity were soon controlled by doctrines of virginity and celibacy, or, monogamous marriage for the sake of procreation. These moral theologies aligned with a certain track of Christian eschatology, which imagined the future resurrection of the body, but without any corresponding sexual desires. As a result, traditional Christianity developed a preference for celibacy on earth to match the loss of sexual desire and activity in heaven, making marriage and monogamy temporal goods only.In recent years, a few scholars of religion have challenged whether this vision of a sexless heaven is valid. However, they have not fully developed a vision of sex in heaven that might function to critique and reform Christian sexual ethics on earth. Richard W. McCarty explores scripture, church teachings, and different models of eschatology to offer a bold new conception of Christian sexual ethics that is inclusive of LGBTQ and heterosexual people, both in and outside of monogamous configurations.
Under the Big Sky
by Kelly Eileen HakeThis is a compilation of three novellas. It’s a series of three adventurous romances, all taking place in Montana, ranging from the Homestead Act to the rise of the automobile, as two christian families grow and finally meld together Under the Big Sky. From raising their first crops to touring Yellowstone National Park, they flourish, experiencing the thrills and insecurities of first love, growing pains as their tiny community expands and pride as generations of their families become established in Montana.
Under the Bodhi Tree: Buddha's Original Vision of Dependent Co-arising
by Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu SantikaroA renowned Buddhist master digs into the idea of interdependency—the very core of the Buddha’s teachings.Under the Bodhi Tree takes us back to the principles at the heart of Buddha’s teachings—conditionality and dependent co-arising. Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu makes the case for dependent co-arising as a natural law, and builds a compelling presentation from there of Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and practice. Basing himself squarely on the Buddha’s own words as preserved in the Pali Canon, he brings clarity and simplicity to what is typically a thorny philosophical knot. By returning dependent co-arising to its central place in Buddhist theory and practice, Ajahn Buddhadasa provides perspective on the Buddha’s own insights and awakening. Under the Bodhi Tree is another excellent entry from one of the most renowned Buddhist thinkers of modern times. For students who wish to study further, a companion guide is available from liberationpark.org.
Under the Cajun Moon
by Mindy Starns ClarkBestselling author of the popular Smart Chick Mysteries and Whispers of the Bayou, Mindy Starns Clark delivers another exciting mystery to her eager fans. Chloe Ledet grew up in the shadow of her larger-than-life father, a famous chef and New Orleans' restaurateur. When Chef Julien falls ill, he decides to finally publish his secret recipes--a decision his financial partners vehemently oppose. As her father lies dying, Chloe earnestly searches for the source of Julien's special seasonings. Dodging the desperate efforts of those who absolutely do not want the secrets revealed, Chloe realizes that the closer she gets to the source, the more danger she encounters! Framed for murder, Chloe's prayers become more fervent. Can she safely trust the mysterious Cajun leading her on a cat-and-mouse escape through the very heart of Cajun country? Will she survive--even triumph? Or by trusting this handsome stranger, has she gone from the frying pan into the fire?
Under the Cathedral
by Raúl Sánchez QuintanaJaen, Spain. Early morning of July 11, 2006. A young man flees in a hurry from Plaza de Santa María. The corpse of an older man is left lying in front of the facade of the Cathedral, face down, naked, and covered in droppings and pigeon feathers. Something is hidden under Jaen's Cathedral, and only the members of a clandestine organization, as well as the highest authority of the Vatican, are aware of the secret. For centuries everything has remained unchanged, but the appearance of a naked corpse in front of the Jaen Cathedral (real news published in 2006) triggered a succession of events that puzzled everyone in the police office. Private detective Carlos Moeckel has the task of finding out who is behind the series of murders that plague the city. Various events that occurred during the crucifixion of Yeshua the Nazarite intertwine with the novel, with the enigmatic figure of Joseph of Arimathea as a key participant. "Under the Cathedral" is a frenetic thriller in which fiction and reality continually cross the fine line that separates them.
Under the Distant Sky (Hannah of Fort Bridger Series #1)
by Al Lacy Joanna LacyIn the years following the Civil War, Hannah and Solomon Cooper decide to seek out a new life on the frontier. In the dangerous journey that follows, however, tragedy strikes. By all reasonable expectations they should return home. Yet to the surprise of everyone in the wagon train -- and despite great opposition -- Hannah presses onward, displaying grit, courage, and a faith deep enough to sustain her family through life's greatest trials.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Under the Drones: Modern Lives in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Borderlands
by Shahzad Bashir Robert D. CrewsIn the West, media coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan is framed by military and political concerns, resulting in a simplistic picture of ageless barbarity, terrorist safe havens, and peoples in need of either punishment or salvation. Under the Drones looks beyond this limiting view to investigate real people on the ground, and to analyze the political, social, and economic forces that shape their lives. Understanding the complexity of life along the 1,600-mile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan can help America and its European allies realign their priorities in the region to address genuine problems, rather than fabricated ones. This volume explodes Western misunderstandings by revealing a land that abounds with human agency, perpetual innovation, and vibrant complexity. Through the work of historians and social scientists, the thirteen essays here explore the real and imagined presence of the Taliban; the animated sociopolitical identities expressed through traditions like Pakistani truck decoration; Sufism’s ambivalent position as an alternative to militancy; the long and contradictory history of Afghan media; the simultaneous brutality and potential that heroin brings to women in the area. Moving past shifting conceptions of security, the authors expose the West’s prevailing perspective on the region as strategic, targeted, and alarmingly dehumanizing. Under the Drones is an essential antidote to contemporary media coverage and military concerns.
Under the Feet of Jesus
by Helena Maria ViramontesWith the same audacity with which John Steinbeck wrote about migrant worker conditions in The Grapes of Wrath and T.C. Boyle in The Tortilla Curtain, Viramontes (The Moths and Other Stories) presents a moving and powerful vision of the lives of the men, women, and children who endure a second-class existence and labor under dangerous conditions in California's fields. This first novel tells the story a young girl, Estrella, and her Latino family as they struggle with arduous farm labor during the summer months, and still manage to latch onto the hope of a liberating future. Viramontes graces the page with poetic touch, artfully describing poverty conditions and bringing to the reader a panoramic view of social consciousness and unforgettable characters.
Under the Harvest Moon: An Amish Harvest Novella (Amish Harvest Novellas)
by Beth WisemanCan Brock and Naomi harvest a second chance for love?When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again . . . until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. As a sinister presence begins to threaten Naomi, Brock seeks to prove himself trustworthy while struggling with growing feelings for Naomi and her children. Will God open Naomi&’s heart—and give Brock his own second chance at love?
Under the Lawman's Protection
by Laura ScottA PROMISE TO PROTECT As a skilled SWAT team negotiator, Isaac Morrison has defused many a crisis situation. But safeguarding Leah Nichols and her young son may be his most challenging mission yet. Leah's brother-his best friend Shane-has gone missing while working undercover. Now it's up to Isaac to protect mother and child from Shane's enemies. He doesn't know whom they can trust, but he's determined to catch the gunmen threatening their lives. Isaac knows he needs his best protection skills against their formidable adversary. Because he can't risk the consequences to the little family who has stealthily claimed his heart. SWAT: Top Cops: Love in the line of duty
Under the Light
by Laura WhitcombHelen needed a body to be with her beloved. Jenny had to escape from hers before her spirit was broken. It was wicked, borrowing it, but love drives even the gentlest soul to desperate acts. And Helen, who has returned to help Jenny, finds herself trapped, haunting the girl she wished to save. Jenny and Billy's love story begins out-of-body and continues into the tumultuous realm of the living, where they are torn apart even as they slowly remember falling in love.
Under the Marshal's Protection
by Kathleen TailerA Florida woman helps a US Marshal arrest her brother to keep him safe in this inspirational romantic suspense thriller.Entrap her own brother for a US Marshal? Jessica Blake can’t bear the thought, but what choice does she have? It isn’t just the marshals who are after Michael. If his co-conspirators in the counterfeiting ring find him first, he won’t live long enough to clear his name. And both the US Marshals and the counterfeiters think the best way to get to Michael . . . is through Jessica. With danger on every side—for herself and for the only family she has left—Jessica must make a choice. Can she trust US Marshal Dominic Sullivan with her safety, her brother’s life . . . and her heart?
Under the Millionaire's Mistletoe
by Maureen Child Sandra HyattPucker up for two irresistible millionaires who are about to meet their matches...under the mistletoe!"The Wrong Brother" by Maureen ChildWell, she'd asked to be kissed. Who was Sam Hale to deny a beauty such a request? But when the businessman discovered she was Anna Cameron, the woman he'd made his brother stop dating, Sam knew trouble was brewing. Especially since his mistletoe lady was driving this noncommittal bachelor to distraction...."Mistletoe Magic" by Sandra HyattHe never expected to be kissing his "wife" under the mistletoe. Millionaire Luke Maitland had married Meg Elliot under extreme circumstances...certain they'd never be reunited. Yet even as he planned to end their temporary union, he could not ignore the intense passion between them. Was this magnate meant to be married?