Why?

A young boy asks a lot of questions, including "Why does everyone think I ask too many questions?" (more)

A young boy asks a lot of questions, including "Why does everyone think I ask too many questions?" (less)

Despite the outpouring of books, movies, museums, memorials, and courses devoted to the Holocaust, a coherent explanatio... (more)

Despite the outpouring of books, movies, museums, memorials, and courses devoted to the Holocaust, a coherent explanation of why such ghastly carnage erupted from the heart of civilized Europe in the twentieth century still seems elusive even seventy years later. Numerous theories have sprouted in an attempt to console ourselves and to point the blame in emotionally satisfying directions{u2015}yet none of them are fully convincing. As witnesses to the Holocaust near the ends of their lives, it becomes that much more important to unravel what happened and to educate a new generation about the horrors inflicted by the Nazi regime on Jews and non-Jews alike. Why? dispels many misconceptions and answers some of the most basic{u2015}yet vexing{u2015}questions that remain: why the Jews and not another ethnic group? Why the Germans? Why such a swift and sweeping extermination? Why didn{u2019}t more Jews fight back more often? Why didn{u2019}t they receive more help? While responding to the questions he has been most frequently asked by students over the decades, world-renowned Holocaust historian and professor Peter Hayes brings a wealth of scholarly research and experience to bear on conventional, popular views of the history, challenging some of the most prominent recent interpretations. He argues that there is no single theory that g2sexplainsg3s the Holocaust; the convergence of multiple forces at a particular moment in time led to catastrophe. In clear prose informed by an encyclopedic knowledge of Holocaust literature in English and German, Hayes weaves together stories and statistics to heart-stopping effect. Why? is an authoritative, groundbreaking exploration of the origins of one of the most tragic events in human history. (less)

Where is God when tragedy and suffering strike? Bestselling author Hamilton brings fresh insight to the age-old question... (more)

Where is God when tragedy and suffering strike? Bestselling author Hamilton brings fresh insight to the age-old question of how to understand the will of God. (less)

Illustrations and simple text reveal that, even when a pesky rabbit annoys his bear friend with too many questions, thei... (more)

Illustrations and simple text reveal that, even when a pesky rabbit annoys his bear friend with too many questions, their friendship remains strong. (less)

"Why? distills the conversations many children and adults are having about race, injustice, and anger in communities thr... (more)

"Why? distills the conversations many children and adults are having about race, injustice, and anger in communities throughout our country, and gives them context that young readers can connect with. Heartfelt and deeply piercing illustrations from Shane W. Evans will leave a lasting impact on readers of any age. One that will hopefully lead to more conversations, change, and peace within our own communities and the world." -- (less)

Would-be supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops into the mall, threatening destruction, only to be confronted by a little girl... (more)

Would-be supervillain Doctor X-Ray swoops into the mall, threatening destruction, only to be confronted by a little girl asking "why" to his every declaration, until finally he is forced to reveal, and understand, the root of his anger--and so departs in peace. (less)

Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker takes the influences that helped shape him and puts them front and center with his ... (more)

Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker takes the influences that helped shape him and puts them front and center with his powerhouse Jazz Confusion quartet on his first album in sixteen years. (less)

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In this episode, the brothers attempt to answer puzzling questions about creatures, including "Why do animals play," "Wh... (more)

In this episode, the brothers attempt to answer puzzling questions about creatures, including "Why do animals play," "Why do animals live in groups" and "Why are there no bears in Africa?" (less)