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Norman: The Doll That Needed to Be Locked Away

STEPHEN LANCASTER - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Paperback

When paranormal investigator Stephen Lancaster brought home an old doll from an antique shop, he had no idea what bizarre and terrifying things were about to occur. From Day One, Norman the doll raised Hell. He caused sudden infestations of rats and spiders. He frightened dogs and put children...
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The Grave Robber: How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible

Mark Batterson - Baker Books
Format: Hardcover

Do we believe that God still does miracles? Do we expect him to move in miraculous ways in our day-in, day-out lives? Maybe wed like to see miracles, but its hard to see past our problems. All that is about to change, like water into wine. There are miracles all around us all the time,...
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Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

Barbara Brown Taylor - HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

New York Times BestsellerThe renowned and beloved New York Times bestselling author of An Altar in the World and Learning to Walk in the Dark recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world's religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia,...
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Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology

Kathleen Sears - Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology.From...
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How to Read the Bible

Harvey Cox - HarperOne
Format: Print book

Renowned religion expert and Harvard Divinity School professor Harvey Cox deepens our experience of the Bible, revealing the three primary ways we read it, why each is important, and how we can integrate these approaches for a richer understanding and appreciation of key texts throughout...
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Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past

Paul G Bahn - Smithsonian Books
Format: Hardcover

Epic in scope, yet filled with detail, this illustrated guide takes readers through the whole of our human past. Spanning the dawn of human civilization through the present, it provides a tour of every site of key archaeological importance. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux...
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How to Study Magic: A Guide to History, Lore, and Building Your Own Practice

Sarah Lyons - Running Press Adult
Format: Hardcover

An insider's guide for beginner mystics, How to Study Magic is your ultimate introduction to the main areas of magic - from witchcraft to grimoires - what it means to practice them, and, most of all, how to get started.Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of magic, but weren't...
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The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast

MICHAEL SCOTT MOORE - Harper Wave
Format: Hardcover

Michael Scott Moore, a journalist and the author of Sweetness and Blood, incorporates personal narrative and rigorous investigative journalism in this profound and revelatory memoir of his three-year captivity by Somali pirates - a riveting,thoughtful, and emotionally resonant exploration...
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Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education

Nha??t Ha?nh, Thích. - Parallax Press
Format: Paperback

Happy Teachers Change the World is the first official, authoritative manual of the Thich Nhat Hanh/Plum Village approach to mindfulness in education. Spanning the whole range of schools and grade levels, from preschool through higher education, these techniques are grounded in the everyday...
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