A summary and discussion of the book: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann, with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the zionist movement starting in the 1880's, the migration of Jews into the area, the creation of the state of Israel and the subsequent conflicts that have taken place.

If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers and now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below:

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code below:

RNSN6VAYNK

A link to the book can be found below:

The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine: From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace (The Shortest History Series): Scott-Baumann, Michael: 9781615199501: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in sugar substitutes that have been used over the years and how the government has shaped what is used through policy. Finally, we go over the disinheritance of the Cohen family from the Eisenstadts.

If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below.

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code at checkout

RNSN6VAYNK

A link to the book can be found below:

Sweet and Low: A Family Story: Cohen, Rich: 9780374272296: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of Europe by John Hirst. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the main ideas that have shaped Europe. Primarily the thinking of the Greeks and Romans, the morality of Christianity, and the German Barbarians.

If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers. Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below:

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code at checkout:

RNSN6VAYNK

A link to the book can be found below:

Shortest History of Europe: John Hirst: 9781910400807: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book The Fish that Ate the Whale by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the life of Samuel Zemurray. The Jewish Russian Immigrant who started Cuyamel fruit company and eventually went on to run United Fruit which eventually became Chiquita. Zemurray was involved in the Coup of the Honduran government in 1910 and Guatemala in the 1950's and helped fund the birth of Israel.

If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below.

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code at checkout

RNSN6VAYNK

The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King: Cohen, Rich: 9781250033314: Amazon.com: Books

Jack and Alex have the season 13 Book Draft. In this draft they choose:

The Fish that Ate the Whale

The Shortest History of Europe

Sweet n Low

The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine

Retail Gangster

If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart. We at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers and now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below:

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the coupon code at checkout:

RNSN6VAYNK

A summary and discussion of the book: The Champions Mind by Jim Afremow. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the 10 types of mental skills that are necessary for being a champion.

If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers and now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below:

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweilhttps://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code at checkout:

RNSN6VAYNK

A link to the book can be found below:

The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive: Afremow, Jim, Craig, Jim: 9781623365622: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book How to Feed the World by Vaclav Smil. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the math laid out in the book about feeding the world, the history of agriculture, why we eat what we do, and the requirements for a healthy diet.

If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below:

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code at checkout:

RNSN6VAYNK

A link to the book can be found below:

How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food: Smil, Vaclav: 9780593834510: Amazon.com: Books

A summary and discussion of the book The Puppet Masters Playbook by Jonathan Graves. In this episode we talk about the psychological techniques to make people do what you want, and what to be aware of how others try to manipulate you.

If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart, we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers! Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below:

https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweil

Or the following code at checkout:

RNSN6VAYNK

A link to the book can be found below:

Dark Psychology and Covert Manipulation: The Puppet Masters Playbook – Mind Control, Persuasion, and Psychological Warfare Tactics (The Dark Arts of Human Psychology): Graves, Jonathan: 9798310790124: Amazon.com: Books