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When the young and newly married rabbi Zacchaeus, living in first-century Jericho, loses both his career and his social position, he must look for a way to support his young family outside what is deemed acceptable in his community. Struggling to balance his material needs with the demands of his conscience, he finds himself entangled with a powerful and dangerous man.

Do you remember what it was like being young and unsure of yourself? This story demonstrates the author’s ability to identify challenges that youth are confronted with today. The main character realizes that he is insecure and feels worthless. He shapes his self-esteem according to the perceptions of his peers. However, he was determined to follow through to find what he was looking for. Sometimes this includes numerous failures before we reach our goal. Even finding small victories in the middle can be encouraging. It turns out as you read, he found much more than what he was looking for.

It sounds silly enough, but Monster likes to make mustard (and eat it too!). In fact, everyone on the entire hill loves his mustard—well, everyone except Ram. Monster hopes that the mustard will help him become friends with Ram. Ram, on the other hand, has little interest; but with a bit of persistence and a lot of kindness from Monster, Ram learns that trying new things can create special bonds.

In Forty Poems for Forty Years, you will find words forged in the desert of the author's own rebellion, disillusionment, and despair--words that echo the lessons that only suffering can teach. Whether you find yourself in the desert of desolation or in the springs of renewal, may these words encourage you to persevere in the former and to rejoice in the latter, knowing that each day brings you that much closer to home.

This story follows a young Spanish Jew, Maximo ha-Levi Constanego, in the land of Mesoamerica. He left his homeland of Spain as the Islamic caliphate gasped its last collective breath of occupation. The Reconquista, the reconquering of Spain, was well underway. Even as newfound freedom blossomed for some, it was not so for the Jews. Maximo was spirited out of the country by his anxious mother, on a ship captained by his Catholic uncle, Rodrigo Constanego.

Sir Gregory Groundhog of Essex County is a delightful story of creation and faith. Listeners will fall in love with this whimsical creature who is comical, and he is determined to enjoy the produce of the season. As his story unfolds, we see that he is talented and entertaining with his wit and charm. Listeners will soon realize that Sir Gregory is no ordinary groundhog. His personal discussions with himself display his intellect and the purpose of his existence. Sir Gregory reflects on what is important.

Have you ever wanted something so badly that you would do almost anything to get it even if it was only a cheap replica of the desired object when, in fact, the genuine article could easily be yours with just a little time and patience? In this world of instant gratification, it's easy to acquire almost anything very quickly, but do these quick achievements lead to lasting fulfillment and happiness?