REFUGEES — (1933–1949). When the Nazis came to power, many Jews believed that this chapter in German history would soon pass, that Germany would come to its senses, and that Hitler could not last long. Over time, however, the ranks of the pessimists swelled … Encyclopedia of Judaism
The Greek Passion (opera) — The Greek Passion (Czech Řecké pašije ) is an opera in four acts by Bohuslav Martinů. The libretto, by the composer, is based on the novel The Greek Passion (or Christ Recrucified ) by Nikos Kazantzakis. The opera exists in two versions. Martinů… … Wikipedia
The Emberverse series — is set of alternate history, post apocalyptic books written by S. M. Stirling. The novels focus on the events after something called The Change , which caused electricity, guns, explosives, internal combustion engines and steam power to stop… … Wikipedia
The Clinton Parameters — (Hebrew: מתווה קלינטון, Mitveh Clinton, lit. Clinton s Outline) is a term attributed to the guidelines for Permanent Status Agreement, that were offered by then President of the United States, Bill Clinton, in late 2000. The background for… … Wikipedia
The Human Condition (film trilogy) — The Human Condition Directed by Masaki Kobayashi Produced by Shigeru Wakatsuki (I III) Masaki Kobayashi (I … Wikipedia
The Laughing Man (Salinger) — The Laughing Man is a short story written by J. D. Salinger and originally published in The New Yorker magazine on March 19, 1949. It largely takes the structure of a story within a story and is thematically occupied with the relationship between … Wikipedia
The Haj — is a novel published in 1984 by American author Leon Uris about a Palestinian Arab family caught up in the area’s historic events of the 1920s 1950s as witnessed by Ismael, the youngest son. The story begins in 1922 when Ibrahim takes over the… … Wikipedia
The Green Table — is the masterpiece of German choreographer Kurt Jooss, and his most popular work, depicting the futility of peace negotiations of the 1930 s. It was the first play to be fully notated using kinetography Laban (Labanotation).It is in the… … Wikipedia
The John Denver Collection — is a 5 CD compilation of music performed by American singer songwriter John Denver. It was released in 1995.Track listingThe John Denver Collection, Volume 1: Take Me Home, Country Roads# Take Me Home, Country Roads # Homegrown Tomatoes # Eagles… … Wikipedia
Refugees of the Greek Civil War — Political refugees of the Greek Civil War were members or sympathisers of the defeated communist forces who fled Greece during or in the aftermath of the Civil War of 1946–1949. The collapse of the Democratic Army of Greece (DSE) and the… … Wikipedia
