Wouk, Herman 1915-Overview
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Herman Wouk
The Caine mutiny, a novel of World War II
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200 editions published between 1951 and 2006 in 17 languages and held by 4,920 libraries worldwide The story of a modern-day mutiny aboard a U.S. naval vessel.
The winds of war : a novel
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145 editions published between 1915 and 2008 in 19 languages and held by 4,486 libraries worldwide As the war escalates in Europe, the Henry clan, a family of American naval heroes, finds itself drawn into the center of the conflict and must send its patriarch and several sons into the fray.
War and remembrance : a novel
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102 editions published between 1978 and 2010 in 16 languages and held by 4,465 libraries worldwide From the Middle East, to Moscow, to Hitler's death camps, the members of the Henry family face grave danger as they fight in the Second World War.
Marjorie Morningstar
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96 editions published between 1935 and 2008 in 14 languages and held by 3,342 libraries worldwide Marjorie, an aspiring young actress with romantic dreams, finds happiness in her middleclass fate after frustrating ambitions and a disillusioning love affair.
Inside, outside : a novel
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26 editions published between 1985 and 2004 in 8 languages and held by 3,281 libraries worldwide This evocative portrait of the American Jewish experience illustrates the clash between the "Inside" of tradition and religion, and the "Outside" of the glittery American dream.
The hope : a novel
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36 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in 9 languages and held by 3,152 libraries worldwide Through the lives of three military families, Wouk shows the wars and conflicts that have defined Israel's existence. Chronicles their lives from the 1948 War of Independence to the Six-Day War of 1967.
This is my God
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82 editions published between 1959 and 2002 in 9 languages and held by 2,737 libraries worldwide An introduction to Jewish history, faith, customs, and law.
The glory : a novel
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28 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 2,533 libraries worldwide This sequel to The Hope continues the Jewish experience into the twentieth century including the Yom Kippur War, the Entebbe rescue, and the beginning of the peace process.
Youngblood Hawke : a novel
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54 editions published between 1962 and 2004 in 10 languages and held by 2,497 libraries worldwide A roughhewn Kentucky egocentric wins international fame and fortune through his writing, though the other rewards of success seem to elude him.
Don't stop the carnival
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59 editions published between 1965 and 1999 in 11 languages and held by 2,453 libraries worldwide A successful Broadway publicity agent chucks it all to buy an old hotel on a tiny Caribbean island.
The Caine mutiny court-martial, a play
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55 editions published between 1953 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 2,053 libraries worldwide A combat-weary, paranoic Captain Queeg loses his nerve during a typhoon and is relieved of command by his first officer.
A hole in Texas : a novel
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16 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,028 libraries worldwide Physicist Guy Carpenter finds his peaceful life with a prestigious career at NASA turned upside down by a Chinese scientific discovery that raises serious questions about possible military implications, an old love affair, and national security.
Aurora dawn, or, The true history of Andrew Reale : containing a faithful account of the great riot, together with the complete texts of Michael Wilde's oration and Father Stanfield's sermon
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18 editions published between 1947 and 2004 in English and held by 1,461 libraries worldwide A raucous satire of Manhattan's high-power elite recounts the adventures of one Andrew Reale as he struggles toward fame and fortune in the early days of radio. On the quest for wealth and prestige, ambitious young Andrew finds himself face-to-face with his own devil's bargain: forced to choose between soul and salary, true love and a strategic romance, Wouk's riotous, endearing hero learns a timeless lesson about the high cost of success in America's most extravagant metropolis.
The will to live on : this is our heritage
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6 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 1,143 libraries worldwide With his aim "to break through the crust of prejudice, to reawaken clearheaded thought about the ... Jewish patrimony, and to convey a message of hope for Jewish survival, ... [the author] examines the changes affecting the Jewish world, especially the troubled wonder of Israel, and the remarkable, though dwindling, American Jewry."--Jacket.
City boy : the adventures of Herbie Bookbinder
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19 editions published between 1948 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 891 libraries worldwide Traces the fortunes and misfortunes of Herbie Bookbinder, an eleven-year-old who lives in the Bronx.
The language God talks : on science and religion
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7 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 824 libraries worldwide "More years ago than I care to reckon up, I met Richard Feynman." So begins American master Herman Wouk's gem on navigating the divide between science and religion. Told by Feynman that he must first learn "the language God talks"-- calculus-- Wouk set in motion a lifelong inquiry. Here, in one compact volume, he draws on stories from his life as well as on key events from the 20th century to address the eternal questions of why we are here, what purpose faith serves, and how scientific fact fits into the picture. He relates wonderful conversations he's had with scientists such as Feynman, Murray Gell-Mann, Freeman Dyson, and Steven Weinberg, and brings to life such pivotal moments as the 1969 moon landing and the Challenger disaster. Brilliantly written, this is a scintillating and lively investigation.--From publisher description.
The city boy, a novel
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31 editions published between 1952 and 2009 in 8 languages and held by 637 libraries worldwide 'City Boy' spins a hilarious and often touching tale of an urban kid's adventures and misadventures on the street, in school, in the countryside, always in pursuit of Lucille, a heartless redhead personifying all the girls who torment and fascinate pubescent lads of eleven.
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in German and English and held by 601 libraries worldwide Tells an epic story of military strategy, politics, romance, and family conflict set against the backdrop of world events from 1938 through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Follows naval officer Victor "Pug" Henry as he is sent to Berlin as the U.S. Naval attaché. Shows how "Pug" and his family are drawn into the center of the conflicts that lead to America's involvement in World War II as Germany expands and proceeds to seize several border countries, Italy attempts to establish a Fascist colonial empire under Mussolini, and Japan prepares for a major battle with China.
Natures̓ way; a comedy in two acts
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8 editions published between 1957 and 1958 in English and held by 326 libraries worldwide
Aurora dawn; or, The true history of Andrew Reale
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5 editions published between 1947 and 1975 in English and held by 312 libraries worldwide more
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Americans Art Authors Bildungsromans Caribbean Area Criticism, interpretation, etc. Drama Families Feature films Fiction Higgs bosons Historical fiction Historical fiction, American History Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Hotelkeepers Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Israel Jewish families Jewish men Jewish women Jews Judaism Large type books Literature Literature and history Literature and society Naval history New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Bronx Political and social views Publishers and publishing Radio advertising Religion and science Satire Science fiction Scientists Social history Social problems Superconducting Super Collider Television mini-series Texas Trials (Mutiny) United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War stories Washington (D.C.) Watergate Affair (1972-1974) World War (1939-1945) Wouk, Herman,--1915-
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Vuk, German, 1915-
Ṿuḳ, Herman, 1915-
Wouk, Hermann 1915-
ווק, אברהם יצחק
ווק, הרמן
ווק, הרמן, 1915־
ハーマン・ウォーク, 1915-
赫尔曼.沃克, 1915- ווק, הרמןハーマン・ウォーク 沃克, 赫尔曼 赫尔曼.沃克 Languages
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