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The Face of Water: A Translator on Beauty and Meaning in the Bible
Sarah Ruden - Pantheon Books
Format: Print book
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A dazzling reconsideration of the language and translation of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, from the acclaimed scholar and translator of classical literature ("The best translation of The Aeneid, certainly the best of our time" - Ursula Le Guin; "The first... |
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Inside the Brotherhood
Hazem Kandil - Polity; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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This is the first in-depth study of the relationship between the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and its own members. Drawing on years of participant observation, extensive interviews, previously inaccessible organizational documents, and dozens of memoirs and writings, the book provides an intimate... |
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Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence
Karen Armstrong - Knopf; 1St Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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From the renowned and best-selling author of A History of God, a sweeping exploration of religion and the history of human violence. For the first time, religious self-identification is on the decline in American. Some analysts have cited as cause a post-9/11perception: that faith in general... |
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God's Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era
Michael Medved - Crown Forum
Format: Hardcover
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The national radio host and bestselling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, bizarre coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America's destiny. "A hopeful message for our troubled times . . . Michael Medved has an eye for a story, and a preternatural... |
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The Magic Mala: A Story That Changes Lives
Bob Olson - Building Bridges Press
Format: Paperback
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The Magic Mala (pronounced mah-lah) is the story of Robby Robertson, a down-on-his-luck writer who realizes that he doesn't know as much about life as he once believed. His desperate financial circumstances lead him to open his mind to new ways of living. After finding some mala... |
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Ghosts of Yorktown, Virginia: A Haunted Tour Guide
JEFFREY SANTOS - Schiffer
Format: Paperback
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Yorktown, Virginia, is a picturesque and historic colonial village situated along the York River. But beneath its beauty lies a dark history of war and bloodshed. Through legends, interviews, and paranormal ghost investigations, tour over 25 haunted locations to experience the spirits that... |
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The Happy Medium: Life Lessons from the Other Side
Kim Russo - HarperElixir
Format: Print book
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The world-famous medium and star of Lifetime Movie Network's #1 rated show The Haunting Of . . . tells her story, shares some astonishing, never-before-revealed details of her celebrity readings, and teaches you how to harness your own energy and access the world beyond our own.When... |
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Wicca: Another Year and a Day: 366 Days of Magical Practice in the Craft of the Wise
Timothy Roderick - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Paperback
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Expand your understanding of Wicca and Witchcraft, gain greater spiritual insight, and explore ways to boost your magical potential with this step-by-step guide to the Second Degree. In his long-awaited follow-up to Wicca: A Year and a Day, Timothy Roderick presents daily methods to cultivate... |
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Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change
SHERRI MITCHELL - North Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback
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Ancient Indigenous wisdom lights the way toward a contemporary path for everyone seeking a more loving and balanced worldSherri Mitchell draws from Indigenous knowledge and ancestral wisdom, as well as her experience as a lawyer and activist, to address some of the most crucial issues we face... |
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A Psychic's Life: What It's Really Like
Michael D. Bodine - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Paperback
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Michael Bodine shares his most fascinating stories as a celebrity psychic. Discover how Michael receives information from the other side, and how he deals with the responsibilities that come with psychic knowledge. Find out what makes the energy of Michael's famous Hollywood clients... |
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The Flip: Epiphanies of Mind and the Future of Knowledge
Jeffrey J. Kripal - Bellevue Literary Press
Format: Paperback
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"Kripal makes many sympathetic points about the present spiritual state of America. . . . [He] continues to believe that spirituality and science should not contradict each other." -- New York Times Book Review"Kripal prompts us to reflect on our personal assumptions, as well... |
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Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations
Roger J Davies - Tuttle
Format: Print book
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Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations takes readers on a thoroughly researched and extremely readable journey through Japan's cultural history.This much-anticipated sequel to Roger Davies's best-selling The Japanese Mind provides a comprehensive overview... |
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Feng Shui Plain & Simple: The Only Book You'll Ever Need
Sarah Bartlett - Hampton Roads Publishing
Format: Paperback
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This simple guide to the art of feng shui provides easy-to-use tips and techniques for improving the energy in your life. You will learn to harmonize and lay out spaces in your home to enhance your personal energy, improve your overall wellbeing, and bring good fortune and balance into... |
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What Is Islam?: The Importance of Being Islamic
Shahab Ahmed - Princeton Univ Pr
Format: Print book
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What is Islam? How do we grasp a human and historical phenomenon characterized by such variety and contradiction? What is "Islamic" about Islamic philosophy or Islamic art? Should we speak of Islam or of islams? Should we distinguish the Islamic (the religious) from the Islamicate... |
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Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience
Melanie Kirkpatrick - Encounter Books
Format: Print book
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We all know the story of Thanksgiving. Or do we? This uniquely American holiday has a rich and little known history beyond the famous feast of 1621.In Thanksgiving, award-winning author Melanie Kirkpatrick journeys through four centuries of history, giving us a vivid portrait of our nation's... |
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Spirits of the Cage: True Accounts of Living in a Haunted Medieval Prison
RICHARD ESTEP - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Paperback
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When single mother Vanessa Mitchell moved into a historic cottage in Essex, she had no idea that a paranormal nightmare was about to unfold. The cottage, known as The Cage, used to imprison those accused of witchcraft back in the 1500s. From her first day living there, Vanessa saw apparitions... |
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Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety
Henri J. M. Nouwen - Convergent Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Timeless wisdom for life from one of the great spiritual masters of our age." - James Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage In this never-before-published work of inspiration, the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son offers a compelling... |
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Psychic Abilities for Beginners: Awaken Your Intuitive Senses
Melanie Barnum - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Hardcover
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There's more to this lifetime than the naked eye can see, and Psychic Abilities for Beginnersis the perfect guide to this unseen knowledge. When you develop your psychic skills, you will increase your confidence, stimulate your potential, and expose the magnificence that is already inside... |
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The Magic of Prayers: 70 Powerful Prayers to Manifest What You Desire
Lee Milteer - Rainbow Ridge
Format: Print book
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"The Magic of Prayers "is designed to carry with you so you have inspiration and assistance from the realm of spirit whenever you need it. The Infinite Intelligence is all-knowing, all-powerful, and omnipresent, within every atom of the universe. When you pray, you invoke spiritual... |
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Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love
Elizabeth A. Johnson - Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Hardcover
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For millennia plant and animal species have received little sustained attention as subjects of Christian theology and ethics in their own right. Focused on the human dilemma of sin and redemptive grace, theology has considered the doctrine of creation to be mainly an overture to the main... |
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The Evolution of Atheism: The Politics of a Modern Movement
Stephen LeDrew - Oxford University Press
Format: Print book
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The concept of evolution is widely considered to be a foundational building block in atheist thought. Leaders of the New Atheist movement have taken Darwin's work and used it to diminish the authority of religious institutions and belief systems. But they have also embraced it as a metaphor... |
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The Power of Love: Connecting to the Oneness
James Van Praagh - Hay House
Format: Print book
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Your goal while inhabiting human form is to manifest love in this physical dimension. Yet, like many a courageous soul who has chosen to tackle this difficult task, you may need to be reminded to activate this innate force that dwells inside you. In this fascinating book, internationally... |
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Witchcraft Activism: A Toolkit for Magical Resistance
David Salisbury - Weiser Books
Format: Paperback
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The first hands-on guide to witchcraft activism with practical tips on everything from joining activist groups to conjuring spells for self-protectionThere is a movement on the rise, one that brings the worlds of social justice and political activism together with the practice of witchcraft.... |
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The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great
Ben Shapiro - Broadside Books
Format: Book
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America has a God-shaped hole in its heart, argues New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro, and we shouldn't fill it with politics and hate.In 2016, Ben Shapiro spoke at UC Berkeley. Hundreds of police officers were required from 10 UC campuses across the state to protect his speech,... |
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Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance
Linda K. Wertheimer - Beacon Press
Format: Hardcover
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An intimate cross-country look at the new debate over religion in the public schools A suburban Boston school unwittingly started a firestorm of controversy over a sixth-grade field trip. The class was visiting a mosque to learn about world religions when a handful of boys, unnoticed by their... |
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Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living
Krista Tippett - Penguin Press
Format: Print book
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"I'm a person who listens for a living. I listen for wisdom, and beauty, and for voices not shouting to be heard. This book chronicles some of what I've learned in what has become a conversation across time and generations, across disciplines and denominations." Peabody Award-winning... |
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Stars in the Grass
Ann Marie Stewart - Thorndike Press Large Print
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"The summer before I turned ten was idyllic - until August 3, 1970. It perfectly describes a time when I thought the world was safe and good things lasted forever..." Nine-year-old Abby McAndrews has just experienced her greatest loss, and in its wake, her family is unraveling... |
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Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection
SHARON SALZBERG - FLATIRON Books
Format: Print book
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We all yearn for connection, yet often feel trapped by our sense of isolation, anger, and envy. Ultimately, our minds get in the way of fulfilling this yearning; we spin stories and assumptions around in our heads that keep us feeling alienated from one another. In Real Love, bestselling... |
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Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War between Islam and the West
Raymond Ibrahim - Da Capo Press
Format: Hardcover
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A sweeping history of the often-violent conflict between Islam and the West, shedding a revealing light on current hostilities The West and Islam-the sword and scimitar-have clashed since the mid-seventh century, when, according to Muslim tradition, the Roman emperor rejected Prophet Muhammad's... |
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Inside UFOs: True Accounts of Contact with Extraterrestrials
Preston Dennett - CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Format: Paperback
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The aliens have arrived! While most UFO books are re-hashes of old cases, "Inside UFOs" presents the cutting edge of UFO research with ten all new original cases of extensive contact. A wide variety of ETs are presented, including various types of grays, Praying Mantis-type ETs,... |
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One Heart at a Time
Delilah - Brilliance Audio Lib Edn
Format: Audiobook
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"Youre listening to Delilah. "Delilah, the most listened-to woman on American radio, has distinguished herself as the "Queen of Sappy Love Songs" and Americas ultimate romance guru. But Delilahs life off-air is all the more extraordinary?a life full of trials, forgiveness,... |
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Living with the Gods: 40,000 Years of Peoples, Objects and Beliefs
NEIL MACGREGOR - Knopf
Format: Hardcover
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In the same format as his best-selling books A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany: Memories of a Nation--the acclaimed art historian now gives us a magnificent new book that explores the relationship between faith and society.Until fairly recently, religion as a major... |
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Speed Limits: Where Time Went and Why We Have So Little Left
Mark C. Taylor - Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover
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We live in an ever-accelerating world faster computers, markets, food, fashion, product cycles, minds, bodies, kids, lives. When did everything start moving so fast Why does speed seem so inevitable Is faster always better Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology,... |
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My Drunk Kitchen Holidays!: How to Savor and Celebrate the Year: A Cookbook
Hannah Hart - Plume
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling author and Food Network star Hannah Hart is back with her biggest book ever: a humorous cookbook celebrating year-round holidays with food, drink, and friends. In a world where everyone is looking for some good news and something to celebrate, Hannah Hart... |
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Muhammad: Forty Introductions
MICHAEL MUHAMMAD KNIGHT - Soft Skull Press
Format: Paperback
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He is one of the most contested and explosive historical figures in the world. Muhammad: Forty Introductions offers a distinct and nuanced take on the life and teachings of Muhammad the prophet, using a traditional genre of Islamic literature called the forty hadiths collection.... |
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Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators
Guy Armstrong - Wisdom Publications
Format: Hardcover
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If everything is empty, then what ceases in Nirvana and is born in rebirth? How can you live in the world without feeling trapped by it? Guy Armstrong tackles these questions and more in this richly informed, practical guide to emptiness for the meditator.It may seem odd for emptiness to serve... |
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Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe
Laura Lynne Jackson - Spiegel & Grau
Format: Hardcover
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A renowned psychic medium teaches us how to recognize and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the Other Side. Laura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Light Between Us. She possesses an incredible... |
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The Serpent's Promise: The Bible Interpreted Through Modern Science
Steve Jones - Pegasus; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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From acclaimed geneticist Steve Jones, the story of the Bible as told through the lens of modern science. In The Serpent's Promise, Steve Jones retells many of the Biblical tales in the light of modern science. Are we all descended from a real-life Adam and Eve? Are some—or all—of... |
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Jewish ethical values : a sourcebook of classic texts and their practical uses for our lives
Byron L Sherwin; Seymour J Cohen - Jewish Lights Publishing
Format: Print book : English
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Learn how to live life inspired by the timeless wisdom of Jewish ethical values."The works that comprise Jewish ethical literature are self-help manuals in the art form of life. Their primary goal is not to inform but to transform their readers ... . No human emotion, no human conflict,... |
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Natalie Goldberg - Shambala
Format: Print book
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The all-time best-selling writer's handbook turns thirty.With insight, humor, and practicality, Natalie Goldberg inspires writers and would-be writers to take the leap into writing skillfully and creatively. She offers suggestions, encouragement, and solid advice on many aspects of the writer's... |
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What's Wrong with Mindfulness
Robert Rosenbaum - Wisdom Publications
Format: Print book
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Mindfulness seems to be everywhere - but are we sure that's a good thing? Teachers Sallie Jiko Tisdale, Gil Fronsdal, Norman Fischer, and more explain how removing mindfulness from Buddhism may set a dangerous precedent. Mindfulness is in fashion. Oprah loves it, Google teaches it to employees... |
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Who Is Jesus?
Greg Gilbert - Crossway Books
Format: Print book
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A famed historian once noted that, regardless of what you think of him personally, Jesus Christ stands as the central figure in the history of Western civilization. A man violently rejected by some and passionately worshipped by others, Jesus remains as polarizing as ever. But most people... |
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Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey
Bob Goff - Thomas Nelson
Format: Hardcover
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Beloved and bestselling author Bob Goff provides you with a year's worth of inspiring, unexpected, thought-provoking teaching that will prepare you for the day ahead.Bob Goff's first two books, Love Does and Everybody, Always, spent dozens of weeks each as New York Times bestsellers... |
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Angel Insights: Inspiring Messages From and Ways to Connect With Your Spiritual Guardians
Tanya Carroll Richardson - Llewellyn Worldwide
Format: Print book
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Angels are always with you -- but who are they, what motivates them, and how are angels both like us and different from us? In what ways can angels help us and what are their limitations? Can we invite angels to play an even larger role in our lives? Angel Insights gives readers the fascinating,... |
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God vs. the Gavel: The Perils of Extreme Religious Liberty
Marci A. Hamilton - Cambridge University Press; 2 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Clergy sex abuse, polygamy, children dying from faith healing, companies that refuse to do business with same-sex couples, and residential neighborhoods forced to host homeless shelters - what do all of these have in common? They are all examples of religious believers harming others and demanding... |
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Love Let Go: Radical Generosity for the Real World
Laura Sumner Truax - Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Format: Print book
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Displays the amazing power of generosity to transform people and communities When LaSalle Street Church in Chicago received an unexpected windfall, its leaders made the wild, counterintuitive decision to give $160,000 away to church members - 500 each. They were simply told to go out and do good... |
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American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America
Linda S Godfrey - Tarcher, 2014.
Format: Paperback
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From pre-Columbian legends to modern-day eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive guide covers the history, sightings and lore surrounding the most mysterious monsters in America - including Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, and more.Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and thunderbirds aren't just figments... |
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Bird Magic: Wisdom of the Ancient Goddess for Pagans & Wiccans
Sandra Kynes - Llewellyn Worldwide
Format: Print book
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A thorough treatment of birds specifically for Pagans, Witches, and other magically-minded folks. Through background information and ritual, you will learn how to incorporate the Bird Goddess's meaning and symbols into your practices to enrich your spiritual path. A number of activities... |
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Unholy Alliance: Iran, Russia, and Jihadists' Agenda for Conquering the World
Jay Sekulow - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book
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The New York Times bestselling author of Rise of ISIS exposes the dangers of radical Islam and the effects it has on the American way of life in this informative and eye-opening new book.The fundamental principle of our system of government is individual liberty. Our forefathers... |
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Crossroads of War: A Historical Atlas of the Middle East
Ian Barnes - Belknap Pr
Format: Hardcover
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From the Bronze Age to the twenty-first century, vying armies have clashed over the territory stretching from the Upper Nile to modern-day Iraq and Iran. Crossroads of War captures five millennia of conflict and conquest in detailed full-color maps, accompanied by incisive, accessible commentary.The... |
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The Catskills: Its History and How It Changed America
Stephen M. Silverman - Knopf Publishing Group
Format: Hardcover
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The Catskills ("Cat Creek" in Dutch) , America's original frontier, northwest of New York City, with its seven hundred thousand acres of forest land preserve and its five counties - Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Ulster, Schoharie; America's first great vacationland; the subject... |
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Israel: Is It Good for the Jews?
Richard Cohen - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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A very personal journey through Jewish history (and Cohen's own), and a passionate defense of Israel's legitimacy.Richard Cohen's book is part reportage, part memoir - an intimate journey through the history of Europe's Jews, culminating in the establishment of Israel. A veteran,... |
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Shirley, I Jest!: A Storied Life
Cindy Williams - Taylor Trade Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Cindy Williams, half of the comedic duo of Laverne & Shirley, has had a wild and lively career in show business. This book is an engaging and heartfelt journey from Williams's blue collar roots to unexpected stardom - from being pranked by Jim Morrison while waiting tables at Whisky... |
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A Year and a Day of Everyday Witchcraft: 366 Ways to Witchify Your Life
DEBORAH BLAKE - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Paperback
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Connect with your witchy self every day using small, easy, and fun practices. This book features quick and meaningful ways to integrate witchcraft into your daily life, inspiring you to take your magick to a new level whether you're a beginning or experienced practitioner. Deborah Blake... |
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A Delayed Life: The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz
Dita Kraus - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover
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A Delayed Life is the breathtaking memoir that tells the story of Dita Kraus, the real-life Librarian of Auschwitz.Dita Kraus grew up in Prague in an intellectual, middle-class Jewish family. She went to school, played with her friends, and never thought of herself as being different... |
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The witch's book of power
Devin Hunter - Llewellyn Worldwide
Format: Print book
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Witchcraft isn't always about the search for enlightenment; sometimes it's about power and the path to obtaining it. The Witch's Book of Power shares the secrets to unlocking the witch power within you through: * getting to know the source of witch power * working with your three souls... |
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Witches of America
Alex Mar - Sarah Crichton Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Witches are gathering."When most people hear the word "witches," they think of horror films and Halloween, but to the nearly one million Americans who practice Paganism today, witchcraft is a nature-worshipping, polytheistic, and very real religion. So Alex Mar discovers... |
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Spirit of the Earth: Indian Voices on Nature
Michael Oren Fitzgerald - World Wisdom
Format: Paperback
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Often spoken at the end of a prayer, a well-known Sioux phrase affirms that "we are all related." Similarly, the Sioux medicine man, Brave Buffalo, came to realize when he was still a boy that "the maker of all was Wakan Tanka (the Great Spirit) , and . . . in order to honor... |
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Llewellyn's Complete Book of Essential Oils: How to Blend, Diffuse, Create Remedies, and Use in Everyday Life
Sandra Kynes
Format: Paperback
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Discover the Most Effective Essential Oils and Remedies for Healing, Emotional Support, Aromatherapy & Self-Care Recognized throughout history for their spiritual power, healing effects, and pleasing aromas, essential oils are must-have tools on the journey to wellness in mind, body,... |
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Mormonism for beginners
Stephen Carter - For Beginners
Format: Print book
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Mormonism For Beginners is a balanced, richly engaging introduction to the history, tenets, practices, traditions, and yes, debates and controversies of this uniquely American Protestant movement. Designed for the uninitiated or younger members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... |
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Conversations With God, Book 4: Awaken the Species
NEALE DONALD WALSCH - RAINBOW RIDGE PUB
Format: Print book
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We're in Trouble. But There Is Help . . . If We Listen. In the middle of the night on August 2, 2016, Neale Donald Walsch found himself drawn into a new and totally unexpected dialogue with God in which he suddenly faced two questions: Is the human race being offered help by Highly... |
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Psychics, Healers, & Mediums: A Journalist, a Road Trip, and Voices from the Other Side
Jenniffer Weigel - Hampton Roads Publishing Company
Format: Paperback
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Since the dawn of time, people have been fascinated by those who claim to have extraordinary psychic abilities. The fascination has reached a fever pitch with the rise of modern media.It is safe to say that many of these folks are either extraordinary frauds or extraordinarily deluded.... |
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The Past Life Perspective: Discovering Your True Nature Across Multiple Lifetimes
Ann C. Barham - Atria/Enliven Books
Format: eBook
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A unique, insightful, and practical look into the enormous power of past life regression therapy to unlock a healing pathway that can help you resolve enduring personal issues, enrich your life, and answer burning spiritual questions about your purpose on this earth.In this rare and fascinating... |
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Living the Secular Life: New Answers to Old Questions
Phil Zuckerman - Penguin Press
Format: Hardcover
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David Brooks, The New York TimesAs secularism becomes more prominent and self-confident, its spokesmen have more insistently argued that secularism should not be seen as an absence as a lack of faith but rather as a positive moral creed. Phil Zuckerman, a Pitzer College sociologist, makes... |
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Moral Combat: How Sex Divided American Christians and Fractured American Politics
R. Marie Griffith - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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From an esteemed scholar of American religion and sexuality, a sweeping account of the century of religious conflict that produced our culture wars. Gay marriage, transgender rights, birth control -- sex is at the heart of many of the most divisive political issues of our age. The origins... |
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Chan Heart, Chan Mind: A Meditation on Serenity and Growth
Jun Guo - Wisdom Publications, 2016.
Format: Print book
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A great book for those familiar with Zen, newcomers curious about Chan, and anyone who appreciates beauty.Experience the heart and soul of Chinese Zen from the perspective of a young, dynamic, Western-educated teacher. Master Guojun offers an intimate, lyrical portrayal of life lived in the rich... |
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Lesson 101: Perfect Happiness: A Path to Joy from A Course in Miracles
Jon Mundy PhD - Sterling Ethos
Format: Hardcover
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Although it may require a lifetime of study to grasp, the bestselling A Course in Miracles has inspired millions. Perhaps its most essential lesson is 101: the belief that there is no sin and that God's will for us is perfect happiness. Longtime teacher Jon Mundy digs deeply into this... |
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Choosing Donald Trump: God, Anger, Hope, and Why Christian Conservatives Supported Him
Stephen Mansfield - Baker Books
Format: Hardcover
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The 2016 election of Donald J. Trump exposed a deep divide in American politics and culture, one that pollsters and pundits didn't seem to realize was there. But Trump did, and he used it to his advantage in ways that surprised nearly everyone, even those who voted for him. Perhaps the biggest... |
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The Exodus Revealed: Israel's Journey from Slavery to the Promised Land
Nicholas Perrin - FaithWords
Format: Book
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What really happened during Israel's journey from slavery to the promised land? Bible scholar Nicholas Perrin explains the true story of the Exodus while adding helpful background information from biblical history, archaeology, and more. You will . . . Explore the unvarnished Bible... |
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The Best Angel Stories 2
The Editors of Guideposts - Conari Press
Format: Paperback
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Featuring stories by Eben Alexander, Mary C. Neal, Sophie Bernhard and many others.Here from the editors of Angels on Earth and Guideposts are 82 stories of real people who encountered real angels -- whether the angels appear as a cloud of butterflies or a strain of heavenly music or adorned... |
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A Call for Revolution: A Vision for the Future
DALAI LAMA - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover
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A RALLYING CRY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD, BY ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED LEADERS OF OUR TROUBLED TIMES. This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message The Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic,... |
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You Can't Make This Stuff Up: Life-Changing Lessons from Heaven
Theresa Caputo - Atria Books
Format: Print book
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For fans of TLC’s Long Island Medium and anyone interested in the big questions of life, death, and finding out what’s important in between, New York Times bestselling author and medium Theresa Caputo shares the insights and lessons she’s learned through her exceptional... |
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I'm Happy for You
Kay Wills Wyma - WaterBrook Press
Format: eBook
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Is comparison living hijacking your life Do you find yourself measuring your value against your friends house, body, marriage, resume, paycheck, organic garden, or Pinterest-worthy holiday dcor, and coming up lacking Do your college roommates Instagram snapshots bear little resemblance... |
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Bhakti Yoga: Tales and Teachings from the Bhagavata Purana
EDWIN F BRYANT - North Point Press
Format: Paperback
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From the author of what has become the standard edition of The Yoga Sutras of Patajali, an exploration of probably the most significant tradition in Hinduism, along with a rendering of key texts and parables from that traditionBhakti Yoga explores one of the eight "limbs" of yoga.... |
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Silence: A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Lives
Jane Brox - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of the "dazzling epic"* Brilliant, a compelling history of silence as a powerful shaper of the human mind - in prisons, in places of contemplation, and in our own lives Through her evocative intertwined histories of the penitentiary and the monastery, Jane... |
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The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump
Peter Wehner - HarperOne
Format: Hardcover
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The New York Times opinion writer, media commentator, outspoken Republican and Christian critic of the Trump presidency offers a spirited defense of politics and its virtuous and critical role in maintaining our democracy and what we must do to save it before it is too late. "Any nation... |
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Judaism's Ten Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers
Arthur Green - Jewish Lights Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Book
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What does Judaism have to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a system of values? With warmth, humor and down-to-earth explanations, leading spiritual teacher Arthur Green offers his answer to this question. An enticing look into timeless Jewish wisdom that will encourage you to explore... |
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A History of Judaism
MARTIN GOODMAN - Princeton University Press
Format: Hardcover
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A sweeping history of Judaism over more than three millenniaJudaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity despite the extraordinarily diverse forms and beliefs it has embodied over the course of more than three millennia. A History... |
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Documents of the Salem Witch Trials
K. David Goss - ABC-CLIO
Format: Hardcover
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Through its extensive use of primary source materials and provision of essential accompanying explanations, this book places readers into the context of late 17th-century Salem society to shed light on one of the darkest events in American history -- the Salem witch trials.* Examines the individual... |
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Messages from Heaven and Other Miracles
Amy Newmark - Chicken Soup for the Soul
Format: eBook
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Messages from heaven and miracles come to us in a variety of surprising and comforting ways. They come to us in dreams or in signs, from people we know and love, and from perfect strangers. And sometimes we're even visited by an angel. However we receive these messages, or experience these... |
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Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past
Paul G Bahn - Smithsonian Books
Format: Hardcover
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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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Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers
Matt Kaplan - Scribner
Format: Print book
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From the author of The Science of Monsters, this engaging scientific inquiry provides a definitive look into the elements of mystical places and magical objects - from the philosopher's stone, to love potions to the oracles - from ancient history, mythology, and contemporary culture.Can... |
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Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Miracles: Discovering New Insights in Familiar Passages
Doug Newton - David C. Cook
Format: Paperback
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What can readers learn about personal transformation from Jesus turning water to wine? How does His feeding of the five thousand refocus their own call to serve? In Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Miracles, Pastor Doug Newton finds hidden truths in the gospels' most familiar stories. From... |
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37 seconds : dying revealed heaven's help--a mother's journey
Stephanie Arnold - HarperOne
Format: Print book
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Like Proof of Heaven and To Heaven and Back, a medical drama with heavenly implications in which a woman receives premonitions of her death that come true, and her discovery of the heavenly help available to all of us.When she was pregnant with her second child, Stephanie Arnold had a sudden... |
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The Four Horsemen: The Conversation That Sparked an Atheist Revolution
Christopher Hitchens - Random House
Format: Hardcover
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In 2007, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett filmed a landmark discussion about modern atheism. The video went viral. Now in print for the first time, the transcript of their conversation is illuminated by new essays from three of the original participants... |
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Practicing the Tao Te Ching: 81 Steps on the Way
Solala Towler - Sounds True
Format: Print book
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Most people think of the Tao Te Ching as a book on philosophy or a treatise on leadership. Yet there is a little-known treasure hidden within the familiar passages of Lao Tzu's work: step-by-step practical guidance for the spiritual journey. With Practicing the Tao Te Ching, renowned... |
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The Witching Herbs: 13 Essential Plants and Herbs for Your Magical Garden
HAROLD ROTH - WEISER
Format: Print book
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Harold Roth is a leading authority on plant/herbal magic. His new book, The Witching Herbs, is an in-depth exploration of 13 essential plants and herbs most closely associated with witchcraft -- 13 because it's the witching number and reflects the 13 months of the lunar calendar. The plants... |
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Monsters You Should Know: (Book about Monsters, Monster Book for Kids)
Emma SanCartier - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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Meet the worlds most unusual monsters in this darkly funny collection of creatures and cryptids from folkloric history. Illustrator Emma SanCartier captures the bizarre and hilarious elements of 17 monsters from around the world in a light, tongue-in-cheek tone, from the Japanese dream-eater... |
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Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power
T. D. Jakes - FaithWords
Format: Hardcover
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Follow God's process for growth and find hope in life's darkest moments with Bishop T.D. Jakes' uplifting stories and advice from his own faith journey.In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer?... |
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The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life
Michael Puett - Simon & Schuster
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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In Tune: Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness
Richard Wolf - The Experiment
Format: Hardcover
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In our noisy world, music is the key to inner silence Richard Wolf first tried Zen meditation in his teens, but no matter in what posture or for how long he sat, transcendence proved stubbornly out of reach. It was only years later that he found the bridge that could take him there: music.In... |
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The Ascension Mysteries: Revealing the Cosmic Battle Between Good and Evil
David Wilcock - Dutton
Format: Print book
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New York Times bestselling author David Wilcock has become one of the leading writers exploring ancient mysteries and new science. With his latest book, The Ascension Mysteries, David will take readers on a surprising and enthralling journey through the history of the universe, exploring... |
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Cilka's Journey: A Novel
Heather Morris - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a new novel based on an incredible true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her -- and condemned her. Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration... |
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Kindfulness
Ajahn Brahm - Wisdom Publications
Format: Print book
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Mindfulness is not enough...When we add kindness to mindfulness we get "kindfulness," a new approach to meditation. Kindfulness is the cause of relaxation. It brings ease to the body, to the mind, and to the world. Kindfulness allows healing to happen. So don't just be mindful,... |
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The Druidic Art of Divination: Understanding the Past and Seeing into the Future
Jon G. Hughes - Destiny Books
Format: Paperback
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A complete guide to the techniques of the pre-Celtic Druids for understanding the past, present, and future * Offers step-by-step instructions for a wealth of practices passed down across five generations of Welsh Druids * Explains the three forms of divination used by the Druids: interpretive... |
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American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology
D.W. Pasulka - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
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More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving belief system in extraterrestrial... |
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Rituals for Beginners: Simple Ways to Connect to Your Spiritual Side
Richard Webster - Llewellyn Publications
Format: Print book
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Discover simple, meaningful rituals you can use to enrich your life in ways large and small. Join renowned author Richard Webster as he shares ideas for honoring important transitions such as birth and marriage and for practicing uplifting habits like forgiveness, gratitude, and blessings.... |
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Defining Deception: Freeing the Church from the Mystical-Miracle Movement
Costi W Hinn - Southern California Seminary Press
Format: Paperback
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The global movement of mystical-miracle enthusiasts have put a modern face on historical heresies. Men and women posing as prophets and apostles make millions preying on the sick, poor, and emotionally fragile. Behind a veil of glamour, many self-proclaimed pastors mask their spiritual... |
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Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice
Don Mackenzie - SkyLight Paths Publishing
Format: Print book
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If we want to heal our personal and planetary problems, we have to move beyond talking to spiritual practice.Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman, who have become known as the Interfaith Amigos, believe truly effective interfaith dialogue can inhibit the demonization... |
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