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"An entirely fresh take on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that examines the life-shaping reverberations of wars and ongoing tensions upon the everyday lives of families in Jerusalem. A secular, diaspora Jew, Lis Harris grew up with the knowledge of the historical wrongs done to Jews. In adulthood, she developed a growing awareness of the wrongs they in turn had done to the Palestinian people. It gave her an intense desire to understand how the Israelis' history led them to where they are now. However, she found that top-down political accounts and insider assessments made the lives of those most affected seem like chess pieces. What she wanted was to register the effects of the country's seemingly never-ending conflict on the lives of successive generations. Shuttling back and forth over ten years between East and West Jerusalem, Harris got to know two families: the Israeli Pinczowers/Ezrahis and the Palestinian Abuleils. She came to know members of each family young and old, religious and secular, male and female. As they shared their histories with her, she looked at how each family survived the losses and dislocations that defined their lives; how, in a region where war and its threat were part of the very air they breathed, they gave children hope for their future; and how the adults' understanding of the conflict evolved over time. Combined with a decade of historical research and political analysis, Harris creates a living portrait of one of the most complicated and controversial conflicts of our time"-- Provided by publisher

To celebrate this type of riding, and the lifestyle that goes with it, one must understand where it came from and why it has survived into modern times. Whether it's the buzz of a rough-and-ready rodeo, or that peaceful feeling when riding in the countryside, or the thrill of competing on a real performance stock horse, there's a reason why the lifestyle is held so dear, and why more and more of us are drawn into its various activities each year. In the chapters ahead, not only are the many aspects of Western riding discussed, but the reasons for its popularity are also revealed. Perhaps you'll be tempted to put a little bit of the West into your own life?

Showing you what others only tell you. A unique visual guide on all aspects of horse-riding, from learning how to ride to looking after a horse. The three main riding disciplines of dressage, show jumping, and cross-country are covered plus tips on equipment, techniques and competitions. A must have for all horse enthusiasts, from the keen competitor to the casual rider.