I.P. Werthausen

An Introduction to Jewish Religion, Culture, History & Identity Judaism explained from the ground up, with no prior knowledge assumed. This introduction covers the beliefs, texts, laws, holidays, and history that shape Jewish life, in language a first-time reader

A Guide to Etymology: Roots, Meanings & the Stories Words Carry Etymology explains why muscle comes from the Latin word for little mouse, why salary traces back to salt, and why disaster breaks down into bad star. This guide teaches you to read that buried history