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God Is Young: A Conversation with Thomas Leoncini

POPE FRANCIS · Random House
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Pope Francis examines the role of millennials in the future of the Catholic Church in this urgent call to believers of all generations to work together to build a better world.Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has reinvigorated the Catholic Church and become one of the most popular...
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A Future of Faith: The Path of Change in Politics and Society

Pope Francis · Thorndike Press Large Print
Format: Library Binding

Pope Francis met with French reporter and sociologist Dominique Wolton for an unprecedented series of twelve fascinating and timely conversations--open dialogues revolving around the political, cultural, and religious issues dominating communication and conflict around the world--now published...
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Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness

INGRID FETELL LEE · Little, Brown Spark
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explains how to cultivate a happier, healthier life by making small changes to your surroundings. Have you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow that arrives before sunset, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in spring? Is there a reason...
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Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul

NAOMI LEVY · Flatiron Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

A bestselling author and rabbi's profoundly affecting exploration of the meaning and purpose of the soul, inspired by the famous correspondence between Albert Einstein and a grieving rabbi."A human being is part of the whole, called by us 'Universe,' a part limited in time and space....
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The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi: My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began

Kathie Lee Gifford · Thorndike Press Large Print
Pages: 339
Format: Library Binding

An instant New York Times bestseller! As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn't until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek...
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Perfectly Clear: Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love

Michelle LeClair · Berkley
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The revelatory memoir by former "poster girl for Scientology" Michelle LeClair about her defection from the Church, her newly accepted sexual identity, and the lengths to which Scientology went to silence it.For years, Michelle LeClair, former President of Scientology's international...
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The Power of Praying® for Your Adult Children Prayer and Study Guide

Stormie Omartian

Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying® series (more than 28 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a still-growing market of readers eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives.If you are a mom or
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Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships

Harriet Lerner · William Morrow Paperbacks
Format: Book

The renowned classic and New York Times bestsellerAnger is something we feel. It exists for a reason and always deserves our respect and attention. We all have a right to everything we feel—and certainly our anger is no exception.Anger is a signal and one worth listening to, writes Dr. Harriet...
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Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence-The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice

DANIEL M D SIEGEL · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

This groundbreaking new book from New York Times bestselling author Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., introduces readers to his pioneering, science-based meditation practice.Aware provides practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus,...
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Why Religion?: A Personal Story

ELAINE PAGELS · Ecco
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Why is religion still around in the twenty-first century? Why do so many still believe? And how do various traditions still shape the way people experience everything from sexuality to politics, whether they are religious or not? In Why Religion? Elaine Pagels looks to her own life to help...
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Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender

David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D. · Hay House, Inc.; Reprint edition
Format: Book

Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to Enlightenment and become free of negativity. During the many decades of the authors clinical psychiatric practice, the primary aim was to seek the most effective ways to relieve human suffering in all of its many...
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Jesus is Risen: Paul and the Early Church

David Limbaugh · Regnery Publishing
Pages: 350
Format: Hardcover

He has examined Jesus Christ's life, his divinity, and the prophecies that preceded him in the Old Testament. Now bestselling author David Limbaugh picks up after the Gospels in a captivating study of Jesus Christ's legacy in the early church and the work of St. Paul.
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God in the Qur'an

Jack Miles · Knopf
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of God: A Biography, an erudite, hugely informative portrait of the God of Islam, the world's second largest, fastest-growing, and perhaps most tragically misunderstood religion.Who is Allah? What makes Him unique? And what does He ask of those who submit...
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The Religions Book

DK. · DK
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

Surveying the world's religions, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism, and providing succinct yet thought-provoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, The Religions Book is ideal for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the world's religions. With intriguing...
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Next Level Thinking: 10 Powerful Thoughts for a Successful and Abundant Life

JOEL OSTEEN · FaithWords
Pages: 256
Format: Large Print

Joel Osteen, #1 bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church, invites you to set aside the shortcomings of the past and step into a new level of victory and favor.Many of us have let our minds become conditioned to thinking we've reached our limits, we've made too many mistakes, we'll...
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The King and the Catholics: England, Ireland, and the Fight for Religious Freedom, 1780-1829

ANTONIA FRASER · Nan A. Talese
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From beloved historian Antonia Fraser comes the dramatic story of how Catholics in the United Kingdom won back their rights after two centuries of official discrimination.In the summer of 1780, mob violence swept through London. Nearly one thousand people were killed, looting was widespread,...
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The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: The Sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Mitch Albom · HarperLuxe
Pages: 320
Format: Large Print

In this enchanting sequel to the number one bestseller The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom tells the story of Eddie's heavenly reunion with Annie - the little girl he saved on earth - in an unforgettable novel of how our lives and losses intersect.Fifteen years ago, in Mitch...
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This Is the Day: Reclaim Your Dream. Ignite Your Passion. Live Your Purpose.

TIM TEBOW · WaterBrook
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times best-selling sports star and media icon motivates readers to stop postponing dreams and start making them happen now because--this is the day.Beyond Tim Tebow's exploits as a Heisman-winning football player, he is widely known and respected for his exemplary character...
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The Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child's Heart toward God

Dennis Rainey · Bethany House Publishers
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From Marriage and Family Experts Dennis and Barbara RaineyDennis and Barbara Rainey have spent decades helping families find biblical help to strengthen and transform family relationships. Through radio broadcasts, conferences, and other events, they have been teaching on the foundations...
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The Love Dare

Alex Kendrick · B&H Books; Revised edition
Format: Book

Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesnt have to stay that way.The Love Dare, the New York Times No. 1 best seller that has sold five million copies...
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