arts & entertainment >> book fair THE qb THE - WON G111,100,11110, OMEN OF VALOR 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 (WB) Gershon Baskin: The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Schalit from Hamas In June 2006, Hamas terrorists captured an Israeli soldier named Gilad Schalit. The abduction garnered headlines around the world, and campaigns calling for Schalit's release continued for five steady years. Why was Schalit allowed to live, and why was he finally freed? Meet Gershon Baskin. An American- Israeli peace activist, Baskin was determined to liberate Schalit. He acted on his own ini- tiative — working behind the scenes, engag- ing in private meetings and sending secret messages — helping to make it possible for the IDF soldier to finally return home. Tickets are $12. THE THE INVISIBLE FRONT THE 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 (WB) Scott Cowen: The Inevitable City: The 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 (WB) Glenn Kurtz: Three Minutes in Poland: 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 (WB) Mitchell Bard: Death to the Infidels: Discovering a Lost World in a 1938 Family Film In 1938, David Kurtz (the author's grandfather) filmed three minutes of daily life in Nasielsk, just outside Warsaw. Soon afterward, the Nazis deported the city's entire Jewish community, most of whom were murdered. Three Minutes in Poland is the extraordinary story of how a tiny bit of a tourist's film became a memorial to more than 2,000 Jews (there is a compelling Detroit connection when some local families discover their relatives in the clip; see next week's Jewish News for the story). Radical Islam's War Against the Jews "The gun is our only response to [the] Zionist regime says Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas, who has become a leading spokes- man in the Middle East conflict. But does this organization really have anything to do with the Palestinians? Not according to Mitchell Bard. Executive direc- tor of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE), Bard contends that Hamas takes issue with the very presence of Jews on "Islamic land" and offers a terrifying prediction of how the organization will con- tinue moving forward with its religious war, offering little hope for peace. Tickets are $12. Hror• r fop. , I rr. rr Arr, . ry,r fr ,rr mr,mr 110Ir r LOYD AND LOSS IN AN CNA OF CNDLEOS WAN FOCH! OFICA2DN 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 (WB) Peter Eisner: The Pope's Last Crusade: How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius XI's Campaign To Stop Hitler Pope Pius XI, predecessor to Pope Pius XII (who served during World War II), frequent- ly spoke out against fascism and racism. Pius XI was about to issue an extraordinary statement — a complete rejection of Nazism — before his death in 1939. The Pope's Last Crusade is a true story of a daring move that was ultimately thwarted by a group of clergy- men. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 (WB) Yochi Dreazen: The Invisible Front: Love and Loss in an Era of Endless War Maj. Gen. Mark Graham and his wife, Carol, had two handsome, intelligent and thoughtful sons. One — Jeffrey — was killed while serv- ing in Iraq. The second, Kevin, was a senior ROTC cadet who told no one of his battles with depression and eventually killed him- self. "We have to live with knowing we did not get our son the best medical care he deserved — and we lost him," Maj. Gen. Graham said. Today, the Grahams are devoted to helping prevent suicide in the military and working to educate the public about mental health. Tickets are $12. 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 (WB) Souad Mekhennet: The Eternal Nazi: Lisa Ginsburg: Baby Tiger and Friends Celebrate Chanukah her search for self-awareness. EVENT Cute animals introduce preschool chil- dren to the holiday. Judi Markowitz: The View From Four 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 9 Betsy Snider Heuer: Beer & Whine & Hosted by Sarah Gottlieb and mod- erated by Sid Simon of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Other Bubbly Concoctions Purfect Paraplegic: The Life and Legacy of Barbara Litt Bockoff A woman's inspirational journey told through the letters of family and friends. Keith Faigin: The Bone Eaters A story about a private eye, a charis- matic pastor and vampires in a fast-moving comedy that satirizes horror, mystery and chick lit. 66 October 30 • 2014 FROM MAUTHAUSEN TO CAIRO. THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF - SS DOCTOR AR1BERT HEW -- NICHOLAS KULISH & SOUAD MEKHENNET Pursuit of SS Doctor Aribert Heim Dr. Aribert Heim was known as the "Butcher of Mauthausen," a death camp where he performed operations without anesthesia and injected gasoline into prison- ers' hearts. After the war, Heim found work in Baden- Baden — and then he vanished. Aribert Heim's curious life continued in Spain, Morocco, Egypt and Libya. His death was reported numerous times — but con- firming it is another story. The Eternal Nazi tells the tale of an evil man and the handful of figures determined to track him down. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 (WB) Brian Portnoy: The Investor's Paradox: The Power of Simplicity in a World of Overwhelming Choice Invest, invest, invest — you hear it all the time. But in a troubled economy and with so many opportunities, where should a person start? Brian Portnoy explains investing in terms easy enough for anyone to understand, yet sophisticated enough that even the savviest investor can learn a great deal. What are elite hedge funds? Are there limits to mass-mar- ket mutual funds? What is the dichotomy between "traditional" and "alternative" investments? The Investor's Paradox provides practical tools for investment success and empower- ment to investors drowning in possibility. From Mauthausen to Cairo, the Relentless LOCAL AUTHORS Julie Bockoff and Renee Laker: The ETERNAL NAZI ki INFIDELS RADICAL ISLAM'S WAR AGAINST THE JEWS Resisters to the Third Reich This memorable collection tells the stories of the Jewish and gentile women who risked everything to defy Hitler. Speaker and gallery tour ("Pictures of Resistance") in the Janice Charach Gallery 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 (WB) 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 (OP) Zieva Dauber Konvisser: Living Beyond IRE RESURGENCE SF NEW ORLEANS ENO THE IMRE OF URBAN AMERICA HMO IOANNE D. GILBERT DEATH TO Resurgence of New Orleans and the Future of Urban America New Orleans is famous for pralines, voo- doo and coffee with chicory, as well as its rich history and political intrigue. When the city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Tulane University President Scott Cowen built a coalition to revitalize his beloved town. Here, he offers 10 principles that helped rebuild that city and can benefit any business or community. Tickets are $12. 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 (WB) Joanne D. Gilbert: Women of Valor: Polish ", , WAL TER Ifit,;,„ ISAACSON GLENN KURTZ GERSHDIBASK11 Terrorism: Israeli Stories of Hope and Healing The physical tolls on the victims of a terrorist attack are obvious. But what happens emotionally to those who have survived a horrific suicide bombing? Living Beyond Terrorism contains stories from 48 survivors as well as relatives of survivors and victims, all considering how they managed to move from pain and despair to hope. SCOTT COWEN OISCOVERID6 A LOST WOHLO II 8 1938 fF11119 FILM Polish Resisters to theThird Reich NONFICTION INEVITABLE CITY - THREE MINUTES IN POLAND A funny memoir about growing up Jew- ish, being short and marriage to a former lapsed Presbyterian. Laurice LaZebnik: The Atomic Sailors The story of a father who couldn't have a son, a son who lost a father and the two men's fatal link. Susan Levin: Art From Dreams: My Jungian Journey in Collage, Assem- blage, and Poetry Susan Levin uses personal and universal images, art and the unconscious mind in Foot Two Judi Markowitz's thoughtful memoir about her daughter, Lindsay, who was born with Marshall-Smith Syndrome. Terry Matlen: The Queen of Distrac- tion: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus and Get More Done Practical skills to help women achieve focus and balance in all areas of life. Robert M. Meisner: Condo Living 2: The Authoritative Guide to Buying, Selling, and Operating a Condominium The ultimate guide for anyone who has ever considered developing, buying or sell- ing a condo, or joining a condo board. Karolyn Miller: Under the Red Ribbon A novel of a young woman who comes of age during the Depression. The valedictorian of her high school class in a small Iowa town, Lucille has many dreams, but will they come true? Sue Tabashnik: The Fan's Love Story Encore: How the Movie "Dirty Danc- ing" Captured the Hearts of Millions The ultimate guide for fans, with behind- the-scenes information and in-depth interviews. Merrick Weingarten: Scout Brushes Up High school student and aspiring ortho- dontist Merrick Weingarten uses an ador- able dog to teach children the importance of oral hygiene.