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Archaeology of the Bible: The Greatest Discoveries From Genesis to the Roman Era

Jean-Pierre Isbouts · National Geographic Partners
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

From ancient holy sites, to buried relics and treasures, National Geographic uncovers the history and the archaeological discoveries from Scripture and the biblical world. Richly illustrated and written from an objective and nondenominational perspective, author Jean-Pierre Isbouts uses...
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The Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You

DON MIGUEL RUIZ · HarperElixir
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The beloved spiritual teacher builds on the message of his enduring New York Times and international bestseller The Four Agreements with this profound guide that takes us deeper into the tradition of Toltec wisdom, helping us find and use the hidden power within us to achieve our fullest...
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Great Muslims of the West: Makers of Western Islam

MUHAMMAD MOJLUM KHAN · Kube Publishing Ltd
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback

Muslims have lived in the "West" for hundreds of years, yet the lives of all but a few are little known. In this illuminating work, Muhammad Mojlum Khan sets out to change this by revealing the lives and impact of over fifty significant Muslims, from the founder of Muslim Spain...
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Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation

Robert Roth · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A simple, practical, and straightforward guide to meditation from Bob Roth, a world authority on Transcendental Meditation who has spent forty-five years helping people access their innate creativity and power with TM, having personally taught students ranging from Fortune 100 CEOs to Oprah...
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Enter Assisi: An Invitation to Franciscan Spirituality

Murray Bodo O.F.M. · Franciscan Media
Format: Print book

Go on a spiritual pilgrimage to Assisi with Fr. Murray Bodo. Enter Assisi takes you on a journey through the gates of the city, where you will discover in your own life the way to follow Jesus as St. Francis did. The walls of the medieval town surround a place where your imagination can explore...
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Two Sisters: A Father, His Daughters, and Their Journey into the Syrian Jihad

ASNE SEIERSTAD · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover

The riveting story of two sisters' journey to the Islamic State and the father who tries to bring them homeTwo Sisters, by the international bestselling author Ã…sne Seierstad, tells the unforgettable story of a family divided by faith. Sadiq and Sara, Somali immigrants raising a family...
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The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion

Daniel McCoy · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 318
Format: Paperback

The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you'd expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the enduringly popular website Norse Mythology for Smart People (Norse-Mythology.org) , it's written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining...
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The Penguin Book of the Undead: Fifteen Hundred Years of Supernatural Encounters

Scott G Bruce · Penguin Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

The dead live again in this haunting compendium of ghostly visitations through the ages, exploring the history of our fascination with zombies and other restless souls. Since ancient times, accounts of supernatural activity have mystified us. Ghost stories as we know them did not develop...
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Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness

Orgyen Chowang · Shambhala
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

A Tibetan Buddhist master shows us how to go beyond mindfulness to journey deep into ultimate happiness and transform every area of our lives.The true nature of our mind is brilliant, clear, and joyful. But we don't experience this reality amid the swirl of stresses, thoughts, and emotions...
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Pope Francis and the Caring Society

Robert M Whaples · Independent Institute
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover

Pope Francis and the Caring Society is a thoughtful exploration of the Pope's earnest call for a dialogue on building a truly compassionate society. Francis's fervent support for uplifting the poor and protecting the environment has inspired far-reaching discussions worldwide: Do capitalism...
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Get Your Hopes Up!: Expect Something Good to Happen to You Every Day

Joyce Meyer · Faith Words
Pages: 186
Format: Large Print Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches readers how to transform their lives by tapping into the power of hope. One of the most powerful forces in the universe is hope--the happy and confident anticipation that something good is going to happen. Regardless of where one is in life,...
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How Do We Look: The Body, the Divine, and the Question of Civilization

MARY BEARD · Liveright
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

From prehistoric Mexico to modern Istanbul, Mary Beard looks beyond the familiar canon of Western imagery to explore the history of art, religion, and humanity. Conceived as a gorgeously illustrated accompaniment to "How Do We Look" and "The Eye of Faith," the famed...
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