Fifteen years ago while researching Jewish imagery, book designer Scott-Martin Kosofsky happened upon a 1645 edition of the Minhogimbukh - the "Customs Book" - a beautifully designed and illustrated
Examines the works of four authors and shows how these works impacted the authors' lives and helped answer the questions of how to face mortality, failure, and tragedy.
Venturing into uncharted territory, mother and award-winning journalist Meredith Maran takes us inside teenagers' hearts, minds, and central nervous systems to explore the causes and consequences of
As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of
Discusses the key concepts and values of the Christian faith, exploring how prayer, partaking of the sacraments, and raising Christian children can be life-affirming practices and explaining the diffe
Written by an anonymous English monk during the late fourteenth century, The Cloud of Unknowing is a sublime expression of what separates God from humanity and is widely regarded as a hallmark of West
In the tradition of grand sweeping histories such as From Dawn To Decadence, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, and A History of God, Hecht champions doubt and questioning as one of the great an
Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather tha
The Mere Christianity Journal is a handsome companion to one of Lewis's most popular and influential works. A thoughtful guide to the central issues Lewis raises, this journal provides Lewis readers w
A revised edition of the classic text covers the religious dimensions of American history, offering increased discussion of African American and Native American religious life, Eastern religions, and
Profiles what the author terms the "tenderness of God" as a model for spiritual growth, explaining how readers can relate to God as a loving and non-judgmental parent in order to let go of worry and l
Robert H. Schuller is an American treasure. For fifty years, he has been providing encouragement and guidance to both the millions of television viewers of the Hour of Power and the readers of his di
A second collection of sermons by the author of The Good Book and The Good Life features pieces originally presented at Harvard University and draws on the examples of modern pop icons as well as char
Now in paperback, revised and redesigned: This is Thomas Merton's last book, in which he draws on both Eastern and Western traditions to explore the hot topic of contemplation/meditation in depth and
On the surface, Brandon Willard seems like your average eight-year-old boy. He loves his mama, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and G. I. Joe. But Brandon's life is anything but typical. Wise bey
In her first book in over 10 years, Pia Mellody—author of the groundbreaking bestsellers Facing Codependence and Facing Love Addiction—shares her profound wisdom on what it takes to susta
A Foreign Correspondent's Search for Her Cultural and Spiritual Identity What began as an assignment from her editor at the Wall Street Journal to investigate "America's hottest new fad," the secrets
Beyond Words n (1.) Terms or names that point to the realm of mystery and depth that lies beyond our ordinary experience. (2.) The reality that is beyond even the power of beyond words to convey, and
A beautiful presentation of Oriah's signature prose poem, preceded by a chapter relating the full life story behind the poem and then followed by a chapter on the life of the poem and its remarkable e
Fueled by the music of revolution, anger, fear, and despair, we dyed our hair or shaved our heads ... Eating acid like it was candy and chasing speed with cheap vodka, smoking truckloads of weed, all
This engaging contemplation of maturity addresses the long neglected topic of what it means to grow up, and provides a hands–on guide for skilfully navigating the demands of our adult lives.
In our turbulent world, it sometimes seems difficult to forge and maintain the bonds of a committed, loving relationship. In The Committed Marriage, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, esteemed teacher, counse
New York Times number–one bestselling author Debbie Ford presents revolutionary questions that, when answered with complete honesty, change the way we see ourselves and make decisions –
The Simple Science of a Happy Family From raising children to getting along with in-laws, what do people with close and loving families do differently than those with strained or unfulfilling relation
Follows Quaker minister Sam Gardner into his third year of ministry as Dale Hinshaw introduces his Salvation Balloons project, Deena Morrison deals with spinsterhood, Jimmy Muldock hides a secret, and
Come Home to Harmony ... Thousands of readers have fallen in love with Harmony, the small town with the kindly spirit whose endearing and eccentric residents are like old friends. Join them for Sam G
Spanning five generations, a richly woven tapestry of family life, the search for enlightenment, and Hindu spiritual beliefs, opens with Jyoti Ma, the overbearing wife of the late Himalayan sage Aakas
An intensely personal devotional book from Thomas Merton, the ultimate spiritual writer of our time, showing his contemplative and religious side through his prayers and rarely-seen drawings. The only
Sprung from the pages of The New Testament, Living Water is a gripping and lyrical portrayal of a young women's search for identity set against the strict social confines of the time. This extraordi
Updated with eleven new stories and meditations, this Gold Medallion?winning classic interweaves vivid stories, deep meditations, and provocative allegories that together explore the power and meaning
The Simple Science of a Healthy Life From fitness to diets to emotional health and longevity, what do people who feel and look healthy do differently than those who are overtired, depressed, or out of
The wise writings of beloved author C. S. Lewis are our inspiring guide in this elegant book of 366 poignant and thought-provoking daily meditations.C. S. Lewis was one of the most wise and thought-pr
Now in paperback– the ten things we must do to ensure a safe and peaceful world, from legendary environmentalist Jane Goodall and brilliant animal behaviorist, Marc Bekoff. Combining her lif
He was the "Man in Black," a country music legend, and the quintessential American troubadour. He was an icon of rugged individualism who had been to hell and back, telling the tale as never before. I
Walter Wangerin's profound fantasy concerns a time when the sun turned around the earth and the animals could speak, when Chauntecleer the Rooster ruled over a more or less peaceful kingdom. What the
In this poignant memoir the New York Times bestselling author of Falling Leaves, Adeline Yen Mah, provides a fascinating window into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflecti
One of America's most respected Buddhist teachers distills a lifetime of practice and teaching in this groundbreaking exploration of the new Buddhist tradition taking root on American soil.
Practising the true spirit of Zen. Not Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off–centre i
Make friends in Hope Springs Pull up a chair and discover the strength and sustenance of friendship with Jessie, Margaret, Louise, Beatrice, and Charlotte, as the unique bond forged between thes
Orphaned after the massacre at Baeziers in 1209, Jeanne is taken in by Lady Esclarmonde of the Cathar legacy and finds her spirit incompatible with the sect's strict rules, a situation that propels he
