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Swami in a Strange Land

Joshua Greene · Ten Speed
Pages: 340
Format: Print book

Discover the man behind the movement in this intimate biography of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) .In 1965, a seventy-year-old man - soon to be known as Prabhupada - set sail from India to America with a few books...
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Ten Prayers That Changed the World: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History

Jean-Pierre Isbouts · National Geographic Books, 2016.
Pages: 252
Format: Print book

From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring...
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Moving into Meditation: A 12-Week Mindfulness Program for Yoga Practitioners

Anne Cushman · Shambhala
Format: Paperback

Moving into Meditation is a practical and inspiring guide to integrating mindful yoga and embodied meditation, in a 12-week format.One week at a time, Moving into Meditation lays out a plan for exploring body-based practices to get you more in tune with not only your limbs and core but your...
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Forever Mom: What to Expect When You're Adopting

Mary Ostyn · Thomas Nelson
Format: Book

What to do when youve been called to adopt and practical advice to make it work Mary Ostyn married her sweetheart at nineteen, and the pair had four kids by their eighth anniversary. When their youngest was three, God opened their eyes to the needs of orphans all over the world--and answered...
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Highly Intuitive People: 7 Right-Brain Traits to Change the Lives of Intuitive-Sensitive People

Heidi Sawyer · Hay House, 2015.
Pages: 145
Format: Print book

Do you struggle with small talk and prefer deep conversation? Are you extremely sensitive to other people's moods? Do people describe you as highly perceptive? Are you exhausted after being in busy places? If you've answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, you may be a Highly...
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Our Great Big American God: A Short History of Our Ever-Growing Deity

Matthew Paul Turner · Jericho Books
Format: Hardcover

Americans love God. We stamp God on our money, our bumper stickers, and our bodies. With a church on nearly every street, it's hard to deny our country's deep connection with the divine. Yet culture critic Matthew Paul Turner says that God didn't just change America-America...
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The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving the Afterlife

Eben Alexander · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 165
Format: Book

The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Proof of Heaven teams up with the sages of times past, modern scientists, and with ordinary people who have had profound spiritual experiences to show the reality of heaven and our true identities as spiritual beings. The Map of Heaven takes...
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Unleashed: Being Conformed to the Image of Christ

Eric Mason · B&H Publishing Group
Pages: 208
Format: eBook

You're a Christian, now what? God not only saved you from something, but for something. Pastor Eric Mason is passionate about helping Christians unleash the transformative power of God in their lives as they learn to be faithful disciples of Jesus. Being conformed to the image of Christ...
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Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living

Krista Tippett · Penguin Press
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

"I'm a person who listens for a living. I listen for wisdom, and beauty, and for voices not shouting to be heard. This book chronicles some of what I've learned in what has become a conversation across time and generations, across disciplines and denominations." Peabody Award-winning...
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The Modern Guide To Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells

Skye Alexander · Adams Media Corporation
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Unlock your powers...Looking for an enchanting love potion? Want to create your own sacred space and promote good energy? The Modern Guide to Witchcraft helps you harness your own inner power so you can shape your destiny.With the help of spellcraft expert Skye Alexander, you'll tap into...
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Spiritual Leadership for Challenging Times: Presidential Addresses from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious

Annmarie Sanders · Orbis Books,
Pages: 150
Format: Print book

U.S. women religious leaders connect the soul of an organization with the soul of the world.
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Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms

Tim Tebow · WaterBrook
Pages: 213
Format: Print book

Who are you when life is steady? Who are you when storms come? Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken dream, or heartbreak. And while this is not an easy space to go through, when we are grounded in the truth, we can endure the tough times. In this powerful...
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Dynamic Women of the Bible: What We Can Learn from Their Surprising Stories

Ruth A. Tucker · Baker Books
Format: Paperback

Readers looking for a fresh retelling of the stories of strong biblical women will love this collection of over fifty character studies. Includes discussion questions for small groups.
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The Ascension Mysteries: Revealing the Cosmic Battle Between Good and Evil

David Wilcock · Dutton
Pages: 528
Format: Print book

New York Times bestselling author David Wilcock has become one of the leading writers exploring ancient mysteries and new science. With his latest book, The Ascension Mysteries, David will take readers on a surprising and enthralling journey through the history of the universe, exploring...
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