Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions of India--from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling sari. Together, Priya and Babi Ba make their heritage live on through the traditions that they infuse into their everyday lives.

Examines the history, and traditions of Islam and how the religion fits into today's world.

This book introduces the reader to the Jewish religion and describes what goes on in a synagogue.

What your rabbi probably has never told you, but could-if you'd only ask. "Every day I wonder if God is real, if the Torah is true. Every day I wonder why I'm a Jew. But that's part of being Jewish. In the Torah, we're called Yisrael-the ones who wrestle with God. Wrestling, asking, wondering, searching is just what God wants us to do! God loves good questions. Now tell me, what are your questions?" -from Chapter 1 In Judaism we're allowed to ask...

"Whether the issue is violence, terrorism, women's rights or slavery, Muslims are today expected to provide answers and to justify what Islam is-or is not. But little opportunity exists, either in the media or in society as a whole, to describe Islam. In simple, direct language, Introduction to Islam introduces readers to Islam and to its principles, rituals, diversity, and evolution. In this book, Tariq Ramadan focuses upon the realities of Islam...

Provides an overview of the Hindu religion, including its history, ceremonies, and customs.

Recounts the history and rituals of ten Jewish holidays, including appropriate games, recipes, and songs.

Diwali is a major Indian holiday also know as The festival of lights which symbolize the triumph of good over evil. Includes recipe for "Vasu's Peda."

Describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali.