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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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Vexed with Devils: Manhood and Witchcraft in Old and New England

Erika Gasser · NYU Press
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Stories of witchcraft and demonic possession from early modern England through the last official trials in colonial New England. Those possessed by the devil in early modern England usually exhibited a common set of symptoms: fits, vomiting, visions, contortions, speaking in tongues, and an antipathy...
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American Messiahs: False Prophets of a Damned Nation

Adam Morris · Liveright
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover

A history with sweeping implications, American Messiahs challenges our previous misconceptions about "cult" leaders and their messianic power.Mania surrounding messianic prophets has defined the national consciousness since the American Revolution. From Civil War veteran and virulent...
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Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition: From the First Interview to Termination

JoEllen Patterson · The Guilford Press
Pages: 333
Format: Hardcover

Many tens of thousands of students and beginning clinicians have relied on this engaging, authoritative text--now revised and expanded--to hit the ground running in real-world clinical practice. Focusing on what works, the authors show how to flexibly draw on multiple theories and techniques...
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Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection

Hyemin · Penguin Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownWhen you care for yourself first, the world begins to find you worthy of care.No one is perfect,...
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Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places

Colin Dickey · Viking
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

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Where Angels Tread: Real Stories of Miracles and Angelic Intervention

Leslie Rule
Format: Book

From an author with a proven track record of book sales on paranormal subjects, Where Angels Tread shares true stories of miracles and supernatural encounters by angelic beings, backed by Rulea s thorough research. The best-selling subject of angel encounters is multi-media a ever
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A Little Bit of Wicca: An Introduction to Witchcraft

Cassandra Eason · Sterling Ethos
Pages: 116
Format: Hardcover

From an acclaimed author on witchcraft, an easy-to-use, informative introduction to Wicca. Wicca is growing in popularity, and Cassandra Eason - much admired for her writing on spiritual subjects - takes a look at its origins, its uses in everyday life, and its gods and goddesses. She explains...
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Whatever the Cost: Facing Your Fears, Dying to Your Dreams, and Living Powerfully

David Benham · Thomas Nelson
Format: Hardcover

"Two nationally-acclaimed real estate entrepreneurs share biblical principles to revolutionize your work and family life, and give you the courage to stand up for what is right." This book follows the story of highly motivated and entrepreneurial twin brothers, David and Jason...
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Kosher USA: How Coke Became Kosher and Other Tales of Modern Food

Roger Horowitz · Roger Horowitz
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Kosher USA follows the fascinating and surprising journey of kosher food through the modern industrial food system. Drawing on episodes from the lives of the author's own family, it traces how iconic products such as Coca-Cola and Jell-O tried to become kosher; the contentious debates among...
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Not All Roads Lead to Heaven: Sharing an Exclusive Jesus in an Inclusive World

Robert Jeffress · Baker Books, 2016.
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Almost 60 percent of those in American evangelical churches believe that many religions can lead to eternal life. But if Jesus is to be trusted when he says that no one comes to the Father except through him, the church is failing in its mission. And it's not hard to guess why. An exclusive...
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Almost Everything: Notes on Hope

Anne Lamott · Riverhead Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling author of Hallelujah Anyway, Bird by Bird, and Help, Thanks, Wow, comes a new book about the place hope holds in our lives."I am stockpiling antibiotics for the Apocalypse, even as I await the blossoming of paperwhites on the windowsill in the kitchen," Anne...
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The Mind of God: Neuroscience, Faith, and a Search for the Soul

JAY LOMBARD · Harmony
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Deepak Chopra, Rudy Tanzi, and Andrew Newberg. A renowned behavioral neurologist provides insights to some of the most curious spiritual questions we all face. Is there a God?It's a question billions of people have asked since the dawn of time. You would think by now we'd...
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