Nancy Rips is recognized as the Book Maven of the Midwest. She's a longtime bookseller and book reviewer who has always loved the Jewish Holidays. She began collecting High Holiday stories after her first book Seder Stories was so successful. Her passion for books, reading, libraries, and the Jewish tradition are infectious. In addition, she's a force of nature when it comes to her regular review segments on radio and Omaha's CBS-TV affiliate.
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NANCY RIPS has a one of a kind take on life. It shows in the magic she has brought to her books, SEDER STORIES and HIGH HOLIDAY STORIES
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Hardcover | 9780883911914 | 0883911914 | 2010-09-01 | 192 | 0.00 x 6.39 x 6.73 in | $16.95 |
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