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An Appeal to the World: The Way to Peace in a Time of Division
DALAI LAMA · William Morrow
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
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In this brief, urgent "appeal to the world," His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses our time of division, calling on us to draw upon the innate goodness of our shared humanity to overcome the rancor, mistrust, and divisiveness that threaten world peace and sustainability. 　"I... |
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Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife
Leslie Kean · Crown
Pages: 416
Format: Print book
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"While exploring the evidence for an afterlife, I witnessed some unbelievable things that are not supposed to be possible in our material world. Yet they were unavoidably and undeniably real. Despite my initial doubt, I came to realize that there are still aspects of Nature which are neither... |
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Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart of Consciousness
Eben Alexander · Rodale Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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Dr. Eben Alexander, author of international phenomenon Proof of Heaven, shares the next phase of his journey to understand the true nature of consciousness and how to cultivate a state of harmony with the universe and our higher purpose.In 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander's brain was severely... |
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The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State
Graeme Wood · Random House
Pages: 352
Format: Print book
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The author of the explosive Atlantic cover story "What ISIS Really Wants" has written the definitive, electrifying account of the strategy, psychology, and theology driving the Islamic StateTens of thousands of men and women have left comfortable, privileged lives to join the Islamic... |
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Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
ROBERT WRIGHT · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times Bestseller From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.Robert Wright famously explained in The Moral Animal how evolution shaped the human... |
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The People and the Books: 18 Classics of Jewish Literature
Adam Kirsch · W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 384
Format: Print book
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An essential exploration of a rich literary tradition from the Bible to modern times, by a "rare literary authority" (New York Times Book Review) . Jews have long embraced their identity as "the people of the book." But outside of the Bible, much of the Jewish literary... |
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The Paradigm: The Ancient Blueprint That Holds the Mystery of Our Times
Jonathan Cahn · Frontline
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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This May Be the Most Explosive and Amazing Thing You've Ever ReadIs it possible that an ancient blueprint holds the secret behind the events of our times?Could this blueprint lie behind the rise and fall of leaders and governments?Could events that took place nearly three thousand years... |
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Man, Myth, Messiah: Answering History's Greatest Question
Rice Broocks · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 304
Format: Print book
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Did Jesus Really Exist? The search for the historical Jesus continues to be headline news. Any speculative theory seems to get instant attention as the debate rages about His real identity and the claims made in His name. Did Jesus really exist? Is there real historical evidence that demonstrates... |
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We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope
George W. Bush Presidential Center · Scribner
Pages: 330
Format: Print book
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Here are Afghan women in their own words. Words that are by turns inspiring, moving, courageous, and heartbreaking. Their powerful stories create a compelling portrait of the lives, struggles, and successes of this extraordinary nation and its extraordinarily resilient women. With an introduction... |
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The Story of the Jews Volume 2
Simon Schama · Ecco
Pages: 768
Format: Hardcover
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In the second of three volumes of this magnificently illustrated cultural history, the tie-in to the PBS and BBC series The Story of the Jews, Simon Schama details the story of the Jewish people from 1492 through the end of nineteenth centurySimon Schama's great project continues and the Jewish... |
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The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life
Michael Puett · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 224
Format: Print book
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For the first time an award-winning Harvard professor shares his wildly popular course on classical Chinese philosophy, showing you how these ancient ideas can guide you on the path to a good life today.Why is a course on ancient Chinese philosophers one of the most popular at Harvard?... |
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The Name of God Is Mercy
Francis Pope · Random House
Pages: 151
Format: Print book
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In his first book published as Pope, and in conjunction with the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heart - mercy - which has long been the cornerstone of his faith... |
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