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The manuscript, originally crafted in German, marks its debut in English with this publication. This release provides readers with an opportunity to engage with the text in a new language for the first time.

Based on the popular Harvard University and edX course, Science and Cooking explores the scientific basis of why recipes work. The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and social media feeds. But to a scientist they are also perfect pedagogical explorations into the basic scientific principles of cooking. In Science and Cooking, Harvard professors Michael Brenner, Pia Sörensen, and David Weitz bring the classroom to your kitchen to teach the physics and chemistry underlying every recipe. Why do we knead bread? What determines the temperature at which we cook a steak, or the amount of time our chocolate chip cookies spend in the oven? Science and Cooking answers these questions and more through hands-on experiments and recipes from renowned chefs such as Christina Tosi, Joanne Chang, and Wylie Dufresne, all beautifully illustrated in full color. With engaging introductions from revolutionary chefs and collaborators Ferran Adria and José Andrés, Science and Cooking will change the way you approach both subjects—in your kitchen and beyond.

Exploring the common dissatisfaction in careers, this book addresses the impact of negative work environments and difficult interpersonal relationships on employee engagement. It highlights how external factors, such as toxic coworkers and challenging bosses, contribute to a lack of enthusiasm and fulfillment at work. The narrative emphasizes the need for a positive workplace culture to enhance job satisfaction and overall happiness.

Originally published in German in 2012, this comprehensive history of Jewish life in postwar Germany provides a systematic account of Jews and Judaism from the Holocaust to the early 21st century by leading experts of modern German-Jewish history. Beginning in the immediate postwar period with a large concentration of Eastern European Holocaust survivors stranded in Germany, the book follows Jews during the relative quiet period of the fifties and early sixties during which the foundations of new Jewish life were laid. Brenner's volume goes on to address the rise of anti-Israel sentiments after the Six-Day War as well as the beginnings of a critical confrontation with Germany's Nazi past in the late sixties and early seventies, noting the relatively small numbers of Jews living in Germany up to the 1990s. The contributors argue that these Jews were a powerful symbolic presence in German society and sent a meaningful signal to the rest of the world that Jewish life was possible again in Germany after the Holocaust. This landmark history presents a comprehensive account of reconstruction of a multifaceted Jewish life in a country that carries the legacy of being at the epicenter of the Holocaust.

"This edition is a substantially revised translation of Israel: Traum und Wirklichkeit des Jeudischen Staates by Micahel Brenner, A Verlag C.H. Beck oHG, Munchen 2016"--Title page verso.

From the Publisher: A Short History of the Jews is the story of the Jewish people told in a sweeping and powerful historical narrative. Michael Brenner chronicles the Jewish experience from Biblical times to today, tracing what is at heart a drama of migration and change, yet one that is also deeply rooted in tradition. He surveys the latest scholarly perspectives in Jewish history, making this short history the most learned yet broadly accessible book available on the subject. Brenner takes readers from the mythic wanderings of Moses to the unspeakable atrocities of the Holocaust; from the Babylonian exile to the founding of the modern state of Israel; and from the Sephardic communities under medieval Islam to the shtetls of eastern Europe and the Hasidic enclaves of modern-day Brooklyn. This richly illustrated book is full of fascinating and often personal stories of exodus and return, from that told about Abraham, who brought his newfound faith into the land of Canaan, to that of Holocaust survivor Esther Barkai, who lived on a kibbutz established on a German estate seized from the Nazi Julius Streicher as she awaited resettlement in Israel. Brenner traces the major events, developments, and personalities that have shaped Jewish history down through the centuries, and highlights the important contributions Jews have made to the arts, politics, religion, and science. Breathtaking in scope, A Short History of the Jews is a compelling blend of storytelling and scholarship that brings the history of the Jewish people marvelously to life

Focusing on the historical context of Zionism, the book delves into its roots in Jewish tradition and the diverse ideologies that emerged. It covers key events such as Jewish immigration to Palestine, changing British policies, Arab responses to Jewish settlements, and the Holocaust's profound effects. The concluding chapter assesses the challenges and successes faced by the Jewish state, while also contemplating potential future paths in a post-Zionist era.

This comprehensive work explores modern Jewish historiography, delving into the evolution of Jewish historical writing across Europe, Israel, and North America. Michael Brenner builds on the foundations laid by his mentor, Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, offering a thorough analysis of both traditional and contemporary narratives. Renowned for his expertise in German-Jewish history, Brenner presents an insightful examination that highlights the complexities and nuances of Jewish history, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

A group of distinguished historians makes the first systematic attempt to compare the experiences of French and German Jews in the modern era. The cases of France and Germany have often been depicted as the dominant paradigms for understanding the processes of Jewish emancipation and acculturation in Western and Central Europe. In the French case, emancipation was achieved during the French Revolution, and it remained in place until 1940, when the Vichy regime came to power. In Germany, emancipation was a far more gradual and piecemeal process, and even after it was achieved in 1871, popular and governmental antisemitism persisted. The essays in this volume, while buttressing many traditional assumptions regarding these two paths of emancipation, simultaneously challenge many others, and thus force us to reconsider the larger processes of Jewish integration and acculturation.

Focusing on Jewish historiography, this book delves into the complexities of modern Jewish history and the challenges of periodization. The author examines how modernization shapes Jewish identity, emphasizing the importance of continuity in historical narratives. It explores the impact of German Jews on American Jewish communities and analyzes the European Reform movement's role in liberal Judaism. The concluding essays highlight the reconciliation of reform Judaism and Zionism in the United States, offering insights into their evolving relationship.