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New Waves Galim 2000 - Peace Culture Anthology (Hebrew Edition)

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This is a fascinating anthology which gives us a hopeful inside view of what a world beyond war means and can be. The book is an inspiration, a delight and a rich source of hope for the general reader. It speaks in rational, inspiring tones to the mind and to the heart avid for a message of harmony at the opening of our new millenium. It is as well a source of rich knowledge and literary treasures for all.

The book contains a multi-colored variety of stories, articles, poems, and lovely pictures, including an exciting interview with Nobel Prize Laureate Saul Bellow, as well as Paulo Coelho's masterful opening of our new century with his revealing "Statutes".

In addition, we have a fantastic plethora of probing and moving stories and articles on the deep significance and possible impact of "a culture of peace," by great figures such as Albert Einstein, Annan Kofi, Shimon Peres, Ada Aharoni, A. B Yehoshua, and many other well-known writers and thinkers from around the world.

This colorful anthology also contains moving peace and love poetry by some of the best poets from 24 countries. It has in addition, beautiful colorful artwork by artist Judith Zilberstein who has painted a breath-taking cover with vivid Rainbow colors of peace.

The book is indeed a unique and rich source of both pleasure and knowledge, and it has a wide universal appeal. It appeals both to the general public and to peace researchers, and is widely used in universities, colleges and schools as a useful text-book for peace studies and peace education.

This innovative anthology has been applauded by various experts and journals, among them The Jerusalem Post: "This is a fascinating anthology, informative and moving, covering a wide range of subjects pertaining to the various aspects of the culture and literature of peace. It is highly recommended."

The Globe comments: "One of the fascinating themes that emanates from this rich anthology is the deep yearning for a lasting peace in the Middle East and in the world. The anthology is a feast for the general reader, peace researchers, educators and students."

And Horizon writes: "A pleasure to read, an adventure in the vast fields of the experience of life and humankind, a popular peace encyclopedia with lasting lessons for all times - a vision of a world beyond war becomes a nearer reality after having read this fascinating book!"

This anthology is indeed a highly recommended treasure of harmony, love and experience. I heartily recommend it as a valued gift for every special occasion and celebration. I heartily award it five well merited stars. Well done editors Ada Aharoni, Mike Scheideman, and Judith Zilberstein!