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Contents—New Books

Recently Published 14–22 Best-selling Backlist by Category

RELIGION GONE ASTRAY What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith / Mackenzie, Falcon, Rahman

WOMEN, SPIRITUALITY AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP Where Grace Meets Power / Schaaf, Lindahl, Hurty, Cheen

SAVING CIVILITY 52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude and Attitude for a Polite Planet / Hacala

MASKING AND UNMASKING OURSELVES Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing & Identity / Cohen

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JOHN AND CHARLES WESLEY Selections from Their Writings and Hymns— Annotated & Explained / Chilcote

MAIMONIDES—ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS ON JEWISH FAITH AND ETHICS The Book of Knowledge and the Thirteen Principles of Faith—Annotated and Explained / Angel

PROVERBS Annotated & Explained / Shapiro

GHAZALI ON THE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY Selections from Forty Foundations of Religion— Annotated & Explained / Spevack

ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA—THE SPIRITUAL WRITINGS Selections Annotated and Explained / Mossa

PROFESSIONAL SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL CARE A Practical Clergy and Chaplain’s Handbook / Roberts

FLY FISHING—THE SACRED ART Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice / Eisenkramer, Attas

Aging 17, 23 Art of Spiritual Living 12, 50–52 Bible Study 4, 7, 23 Buddhism/Taoism/Zen 34, 47, 52 Caregiving 11, 23, 33 Children’s 58–62 Christianity 5, 10, 15, 19, 41–42, 56 Crafts 24 Dance 50 Eastern Religions 18, 21, 43, 54 Ecology 3, 25 Enneagram 32 Etiquette—Religious 1, 29–30 Gnosticism 44, 50 Hinduism/Vedanta 43, 54 Humor 27 Inspiration 22, 26–27 Interfaith 1, 20, 28–31, 58 Islam/Sufism 9, 44, 52 Judaism 6, 31–32, 45, 52 Kabbalah 31–32 Meditation 52, 54 Mormonism 46 Mysticism 32, 47 Native American 46 Nature 13, 25, 49–50 Pastoral Care 11, 33 Personal Growth 3, 16–17, 22, 34 Poetry 20, 49–50 Politics 35

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Interfaith—NEW BOOKS

RELIGION GONE ASTRAY What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith

Interfaith Amigos—featured in the New York Times, on CBS Evening News, and on NPR’s On Point and Here & Now

Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman

A challenging look at the deeper dimensions of interfaith dialogue— that which divides us personally, spiritually and institutionally. Virtually everyone acknowledges difficulty with some aspect of their own religious tradition, even if they are wholly devoted to their faith identity. These vulnerabilities can inhibit meaningful personal engagement with a faith tradition but they can also feed misunderstanding between religious institutions and undermine any hope of authentic interfaith dialogue. Expanding on the conversation started with their very successful first book, the Interfaith Amigos—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam—probe more deeply into the problem aspects of our religious institutions to provide a profound understanding of the nature of what divides us. They identify four common problem areas in the Abrahamic faiths—exclusivity, violence, inequality of men and women, and homophobia—and their origins. They explore the ways critics use these beliefs as divisive weapons. And they present the ways we can use these vulnerabilities to open the doors for more profound personal relationships, collaboration required to address our common issues, and true interfaith healing.

Religion / Interfaith 6 x 9, 224 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-317-8 $18.99 Avail. October 2011 Authors’ Home Area: Seattle

Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman—known as the Interfaith Amigos—are co-authors of Getting to the Heart of Interfaith:The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & a Sheikh, and are frequent speakers on the topics of religion and interfaith dialogue on national and international levels. Mackenzie is former minister and former head of staff at University Congregational United Church of Christ in Seattle. Falcon, founder of Makom Ohr Shalom in Los Angeles and co-founder of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue in Seattle, is coauthor of Judaism For Dummies. Rahman, a Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Church and adjunct faculty at Seattle University, is author of The Fragrance of Faith:The Enlightened Heart of Islam.

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Getting to the Heart of Interfaith The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi and a Sheikh

How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Ed.: The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

InterActive Faith The Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook

By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman 6 x 9,192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-263-8 $16.99

Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida 6 x 9, 432 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 Translated into French and Russian

Edited by Rev. Bud Heckman with Rori Picker Neiss Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca 6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-273-7 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-237-9 $29.99

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NEW BOOKS—Women’s Interest WOMEN, SPIRITUALITY AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP Where Grace Meets Power

Edited by Kathe Schaaf, Kay Lindahl, Kathleen S. Hurty, PhD, and Reverend Guo Cheen Foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB

A dynamic conversation on the power of women’s spiritual leadership and its emerging patterns of transformation. The world is in crisis and it seems that many are looking to women to heal the planet and our human family. Before women can step into our full potential as leaders and guides in this moment, we must individually reconnect with our deepest wisdom and with our spiritual roots; collectively heal the many dimensions of separation that keep us fragmented and ineffective as agents of social change; and globally reclaim our rightful place as spiritual leaders in service of a balanced and compassionate new paradigm. This empowering resource engages women in an interactive exploration of the challenges and opportunities on the frontier of women’s spiritual leadership. Through the voices of North American women representing a matrix of diversity—ethnically, spiritually, religiously, generationally and geographically—this book will inspire women to new expressions of their own personal leadership and invite them into powerful collaborative action. Topics include: • How do our spiritual values inform us about living with the challenges and blessings of diversity? • How do we stand for the greatness of each other? • How do we catalyze our collective transformational power as women of spirit and faith?

Spirituality / Women’s Interest 6 x 9, 250 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-59473-313-0 $24.99 Avail. October 2011 Editors’ Home Areas: Seattle,WA; Oakland, CA; Long Beach, CA; Laguna Hills, CA

Kathe Schaaf, a co-founder of Gather the Women Global Matrix, has convened numerous collaborative conversations engaging women and women’s organizations. Kay Lindahl, a Certified Listening Professional and founder of The Listening Center, is author of The Sacred Art of Listening. Kathleen S.Hurty, PhD, a teaching fellow in leadership studies at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, is an educator, a grant writer and a public speaker. Reverend Guo Cheen is an ordained Buddhist nun. All four are ambassadors for the Council for the Parliament of World Religions and co-conveners of Women of Spirit and Faith.

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“Warm, clear and penetrating…. Read and begin to see both scripture and life in a new and intimate dynamic.” —Joan Chittister, OSB, St. Scholastica Priory; co-author, Uncommon Gratitude

New Feminist Christianity Many Voices, Many Views

Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This

Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu 6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99

By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell Foreword by Karen Armstrong 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99

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“Shows how [in] an authentic Christianity … everything is sacred except sin.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The Heartbeat of God: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything By Katharine Jefferts Schori Foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB 6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-292-8 $21.99 Leader’s Guide: 978-1-59473-308-6 $9.99 Available as a free download at www.skylightpaths.com

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Personal Growth—NEW BOOKS

SAVING CIVILITY

52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude and Attitude for a Polite Planet Sara Hacala

Is bad behavior the new normal? A candid call to action to restore respectful and meaningful engagement with each other. Polite and respectful behavior is vanishing from our world today. Bullying, hostile and polarizing political interactions, tasteless and tactless comments delivered without discretion, everyone talking at once but nobody listening—we are treating one another badly in our day-to-day lives, and our relationships are fragmenting and deteriorating as a result. It doesn’t have to be this way. Sara Hacala, a certified etiquette and protocol consultant, offers guidance that goes beyond the hollow display of proper manners and good conduct. Hacala presents civility as a mindset that encompasses values and attitudes that help us embrace our shared humanity and repair our society. She taps the wisdom of ancient spiritual luminaries as well as the latest social science research to provide fifty-two practical ways we can reverse the course of incivility and create a more enriching, pleasant place to live. Whether in our interpersonal lives, the workplace, our schools, or the world at large, she shows us benefits that civilized behavior—respectful, thoughtful, kind, inclusive and generous treatment of others—can provide, deepening our relationships and allowing us to live lives that are ultimately more meaningful. “Ardent and persuasive…. Penetrating analysis about the dearth of polite conduct in our society … offers cogent solutions that are easy to understand and adopt…. Extensive research … adds impact and credibility to this much-needed antidote to our national malaise.”

Self-Help / Personal Growth 6 x 9, 224 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-314-7 $16.99 Avail. August 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City Sara Hacala is a frequent speaker on the topic of civility at college campuses, corporations, organizations and national conferences. She is president of Sara Hacala & Associates LLC, which provides fullservice training and seminars in all aspects of business etiquette, manners and civility for corporate personnel, university students and individuals.

“Desperately needed! Destined to be a bestseller.”

—Sybil Steinberg , contributing editor, Publishers Weekly

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Claiming Earth as Common Ground The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith By Andrea Cohen-Kiener Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99 United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice

Hospitality—The Sacred Art: Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome

By Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford By Rev. Nanette Sawyer 51⁄2 x 81⁄2,176 pp, Quality PB Original Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99

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NEW BOOKS—Bible Study / Modern Midrash From Jewish Lights, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint

MASKING

AND UNMASKING OURSELVES Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing & Identity Dr. Norman J. Cohen

A fascinating look at the symbolic power of clothing and what it reveals about our identity and how we perceive it.

Religion / Spirituality 6 x 9, 240 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-461-0 $24.99 Avail. October 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City Dr. Norman J. Cohen, renowned for his expertise in Torah study and midrash, lectures frequently to audiences of many faiths. He is a rabbi, former provost of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and professor of midrash. He is the author of Self, Struggle & Change: Family Conflict Stories in Genesis and Their Healing Insights for Our Lives; Moses and the Journey to Leadership: Timeless Lessons of Effective Management from the Bible and Today’s Leaders (both Jewish Lights); and other books.

Whatever the context in which it is worn, our clothing is often our most powerful form of communication. As in any great literature, the language of putting on and taking off clothing in the Bible—especially the narratives that hinge upon the symbolic use of clothes—can provide us with a sense of the overarching worldview of the biblical writers. Yet, by immersing ourselves in the symbolic language and stories of the Bible, we can also gain insight into ourselves and our own lives. In this engaging look at interpretations of clothing in the Bible, renowned Torah scholar and midrashist Norman Cohen presents ten paradigmatic Bible stories that involve clothing in an essential way, as a means of learning about the text, its characters and their interactions. But he also shows us how these stories help us confront our own life dramas, our own stories. In doing so, he presents Torah as a mirror, reflecting back to us our own personalities, ambivalences, struggles and potential for growth. By helping us uncover the “garments of Torah,” Cohen shows us how to shed our own layers of insulation to reveal our authentic selves.

Praise for Dr. Norman J. Cohen’s work: “A clearly delineated and persuasive guide…. Demonstrates the power behind the words and encourages readers to study Torah more profoundly and meaningfully…. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal

“Accessible and basic, yet sophisticated and wise.” —Publishers Weekly

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“Reveals much about ourselves and the manifold ways we experience the world.” —Catholic Library World

Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places,Things & Self By Caren Goldman; Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99

God the What?: What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God

The Losses of Our Lives The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss

By Carolyn Jane Bohler 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99

By Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-307-9 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-271-3 $19.99

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Christianity—NEW BOOKS

JOHN

AND CHARLES WESLEY: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns—Annotated & Explained Annotation by Paul W. Chilcote

The theological and spiritual writings of the founders of Methodism can be a companion for your own spiritual journey. John Wesley (1703–1791), Anglican priest, theologian, and church reformer, and his brother, Charles Wesley (1707–1788), one of the greatest hymn writers of all time, co-founded Methodism, a major movement of Christian renewal. Their vision of Christian discipleship included important spiritual discoveries that fueled the revival of the eighteenth-century Church of England. Their holistic theology/spirituality affords guidance for the contemporary seeker after God who yearns for greater meaning and purpose in life. This unique bifocal presentation of the work of these two amazing brothers brings together some of the most essential material from the large corpus of their work. While John articulated his vision of Christianity primarily through sermons, journals and theological treatises in over two hundred and fifty publications, Charles expressed his theology in lyrical form through the medium of the hymn, producing some nine thousand hymns and sacred poems in his lifetime. The excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, with probing facing-page commentary, will provide insight not only into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity, but into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God’s vision of peace in every age. SkyLight Illuminations offers today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, offering readers the keys they need to understand the history, context, and meaning of the text. The series enables readers of all backgrounds to experience and understand classic spiritual texts directly, and to make them a part of their lives.

Religion / Christianity 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-309-3 $16.99 Avail. September 2011 Annotator’s Home Area: Cleveland Paul W. Chilcote is professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies and director of the Center for Applied Wesleyan Studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. He also serves as president of The Charles Wesley Society, an international organization devoted to the preservation and dissemination of the prose and poetic writings of this Anglican priest and highly acclaimed hymn writer. He is the author of many books, including Recapturing the Wesleys’ Vision: An Introduction to the Faith of John and Charles Wesley.

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Celtic Christian Spirituality Essential Writings— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary C. Earle Foreword by John Philip Newell 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99

The Hidden Gospel of Matthew Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Ron Miller 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-038-2 $16.99

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Sex Texts from the Bible Selections Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Teresa J. Hornsby Foreword by Amy-Jill Levine 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-217-1 $16.99

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NEW BOOKS—Judaism / Philosophy MAIMONIDES—ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS JEWISH FAITH AND ETHICS

The Book of Knowledge and the Thirteen Principles of Faith— Annotated and Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD

The teachings of Judaism’s greatest medieval philosopher can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.

Religion / Judaism 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 200 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-311-6 $18.99 Avail. October 2011 Translator’s / Annotator’s Home Area: New York City

Moses Maimonides (1138–1204) is Jewish history’s greatest exponent of a rational, philosophically based Judaism. He opened his classic code of Jewish Law, the Mishneh Torah, with the “Book of Knowledge,” providing the essential teachings of Jewish faith and ethics. His “Thirteen Principles of Faith,” included in his commentary on the Mishnah, have become cornerstones in Jewish theology. In this book, Rabbi Marc Angel provides a lucid English translation of Maimonides’ key teachings on Jewish faith and ethics, as well as an informative commentary that brings his wisdom to life. Readers will confront Maimonides’ views on the nature of God, providence, prophecy, free will, human nature, repentance—and more. The teachings of Maimonides continue to have profound relevance to those seeking an intellectually vibrant understanding of Judaism. Although deeply rooted in Jewish sources, the writings of Maimonides provide spiritual insights for people of all backgrounds.

Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD, is founder and director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals (jewishideas.org). Rabbi emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel of New York City, he is author and editor of twenty-nine books, including Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism and Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality: The Inner Life of Jews of the Ottoman Empire (both Jewish Lights), both finalists for the National Jewish Book Award.

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Ethics of the Sages Pirke Avot—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-207-2 $16.99

The Hebrew Prophets Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-037-5 $16.99

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How to Do Good & Avoid Evil: A Global Ethic from the Sources of Judaism By Hans Küng and Rabbi Walter Homolka Translated by Rev. Dr. John Bowden 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-255-3 $19.99

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Bible Study—NEW BOOKS

PROVERBS

Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

This collection of timeless and practical prescriptions for living honestly and responsibly can be a companion for your own spiritual journey. More than commonplace truisms, the Book of Proverbs is an anthology of teachings designed to help you live with a sense of self-responsibility. Its wisdom, compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon, transcends nationality and politics, addressing instead the individual seeking the true satisfaction and tranquility that comes from living with an honest perception of reality. In this fresh translation of an ancient “how-to,” Rami Shapiro unpacks the proverbs, demonstrating how these complex poetic forms are actually straightforward instructions to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses. He shows how unlike almost anything else in the Hebrew Bible, the truths claimed in the Book of Proverbs are testable and verifiable. They force us to examine our lives and how we are living them without the benefit of psychological sophistry and New Age babble: We are either doing good or doing bad; we are either disciplined or lazy; we are either students of wisdom or puppets of desire. Now you can experience the Book of Proverbs and understand Solomon’s teachings with no previous knowledge of the Hebrew Bible. This SkyLight Illuminations edition presents insightful commentary that shares the ancient king’s timeless principles and encourages us to put them into practice in ways that are uniquely our own.

Religion / Bible Study 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-310-9 $16.99 Avail. July 2011 Translator’s / Annotator’s Home Area: Nashville Rabbi Rami Shapiro is a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions. He is author of the award-winning The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice; The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotated & Explained; and Ecclesiastes: Annotated & Explained, among other books. AWARDWINNER

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Ecclesiastes Annotated & Explained

Money and the Way of Wisdom Insights from the Book of Proverbs

Hasidic Tales Annotated & Explained

Translation & Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-287-4 $16.99

By Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD 6 x 9,192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-245-4 $16.99

Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Andrew Harvey 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-86-7 $16.95

“[Rami Shapiro’s] most revelatory work yet.” —Andrew Harvey, author, A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides

“A well-grounded, insightful study… . Applies biblical scholarship to our modern situation with insight… . Expresses the full wisdom of this biblical teaching.” —Congregational Libraries Today

“Filled with insights into human nature and Divine activity in everyday life…. There is plenty of wise counsel here.” —Spirituality & Health

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BEST-SELLING BACKLIST—SkyLight Illuminations SkyLight Illuminations offer today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context and meaning of the text. All books on this page are 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, Quality PB Original. RECENTLY PUBLISHED

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Islam—PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

GHAZALI ON THE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY Selections from Forty Foundations of Religion— Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Aaron Spevack, PhD

The first English-language publication of significant portions of the “Forty Foundations” of the Islamic faith, authored by one of the greatest scholars of Islam. Many consider Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058– 1111) the all-time greatest scholar of Islam. One of the great legal minds of his time, he was also one of the foremost sages of theology, philosophy and Sufism. His writings on the interrelation of law, theology and mysticism were central in establishing Sufism as a core dimension of orthodox Islamic practice. Muslim communities all across the world today still base much of their practice of Islam on Ghazali’s writings. Forty Foundations of Religion is Ghazali’s own summary of his magnum opus, The Revival of Religious Knowledge, which he described as the “very essence of the knowledge of the Qur’an.” The Foundations are a brief and powerful summary of Islamic faith, worship, law and spirituality. For all who are interested in Eastern spirituality, Sufism and interfaith dialogue, Foundations offers a concise and affordable alternative to the extensive (and expensive) translations of the original Revival of Religious Knowledge. This is the first publication of significant portions of the Foundations in English. Original translations of selected highlights are accompanied by insightful commentary that makes the core message of this great spiritual master relevant to anyone seeking a balanced understanding of Islam.

Religion / Islam 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-284-3 $16.99 Avail. September 2011 Translator’s / Annotator’s Home Area: Boston Aaron Spevack, PhD, is assistant professor of Islam in the Religious Studies Department at Loyola University, New Orleans. He specializes in Islamic intellectual history, including law, theology and Sufism. He is also a founder and director of Boston’s Bukhari Institute, which offers educational programs on the arts and sciences of the Islamic world.

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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED—Christianity ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA—THE SPIRITUAL WRITINGS Selections Annotated & Explained

Annotation by Mark Mossa, SJ

What does Ignatius’s vision to “find God in all things” mean to the challenges and opportunities in contemporary spiritual life?

Religion / Christianity / Theology 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-301-7 $16.99 Avail. October 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City Mark Mossa, SJ, teaches American Catholicism at Fordham University and has also taught at Loyola University in New Orleans. He frequently writes on Ignatian spirituality, contemporary Christianity and ministry with youth and young adults. He is coauthor of Just War, Lasting Peace: What Christian Traditions Can Teach Us and author of Already There: Letting God Find You.

Ignatius saw the Christian mission, and especially that of the Jesuit missionary order which he founded, as a mission to “set fire to the world,” igniting a love for Jesus in the hearts of all. Even today—hundreds of years later—the writings of Ignatius of Loyola, one of the most prolific writers of his time, continue to inspire Christians in their quest for a meaningful, holy life. This fascinating introduction to Ignatian spirituality draws from contemporary translations of original texts focusing on the practical mysticism of Ignatius of Loyola. Excerpts from The Spiritual Exercises, his autobiography, and his collected letters and instructions provide direct insights from Ignatius about the spiritual life in general, and also offer context from Ignatius’s life and times. Substantive, facing-page commentary, presented in a lively and engaging style, illuminates Ignatius’s perspectives on many key aspects of Christian spirituality: • Sin and self-awareness • Humility and obedience • Trust in God • Discernment • Imitating Jesus and the saints • Love and common good • … and more For more about the SkyLight Illuminations series, see p. 8 and pp. 41–46.

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For all faiths—the definitive reference for pastoral and spiritual caregivers. This is the first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral care—a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions. It integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches on spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best pastoral and spiritual care texts, research and concepts, the contributors to this resource are experts in their fields, and include eight current or past presidents of the major chaplaincy organizations. Topics include: • The Theology of Spiritual and Pastoral Care— How do you create a theology to do spiritual/pastoral care? • The Process of Spiritual and Pastoral Care—The general theory behind spiritual/pastoral care; caring reflective listening; aiding life review; chaplaining around end of life; conducting spiritual assessments; creating and implementing a pastoral plan; ethics. • Spiritual/Pastoral Care with Special Populations and Their Needs—International cultures and immigrants, pediatrics, mental health, LGBT, disabled, palliative care with chronic illness, arrested and complicated grief. • The Infrastructure of Spiritual and Pastoral Care—How to begin strategic planning, standards of care for all professional chaplains, quality assurance, quality improvement designing sacred spaces, cultural competencies.

Pastoral Care 6 x 9, 500 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-59473-312-3 $50.00 Avail. October 2011 Editor’s Home Area: New York City Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, BCJC, has taught and written extensively on pastoral and spiritual care. He is co-editor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy (SkyLight Paths), a past president of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, and former associate executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis overseeing the Jack D. Weiler Chaplaincy Program, which employs chaplains in over 50 health care facilities. He is also chairman emeritus and a founder of Disaster Chaplaincy Services, Inc., a partnership program within the American Red Cross in Greater New York.

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THE ART OF SPIRITUAL LIVING About the Art of Spiritual Living Series Because spirituality is much more than what you think—it’s what you do. Explaining little-known or misunderstood spiritual practices from around the world with clear instructions on how you can do it, too. All books on this page are 5 ⁄ x 8 ⁄ , Quality PB Original. 1

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Sports / Nature—PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED

FLY FISHING—THE SACRED ART Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer and Rev. Michael Attas, MD

Capture the spiritual potential inherent in every cast of the fly rod. We go fly fishing to catch fish, to experience the rush of adrenaline when a trout rises to the surface, grabs the fly, and the line goes taut. But the fly line is more than a way to connect human beings to fish. Each cast of the fly line connects us to nature, to others and to the Divine Presence. In this unique exploration of fly fishing as a spiritual practice, a rabbi and an Episcopal priest illuminate what each step on a fly-fishing trip has to teach us about reflection, awe and wonder of the natural world, the benefits of solitude, the blessing of community and the search for the Divine. Tapping the wisdom in the Christian and Jewish traditions, they outline seven steps of a typical fly-fishing trip and the lessons found within: • The Off-Season and Fly Tying: Anticipation and Preparation • The Drive to the River: Unplugging from the World • Wading into the Stream: Finding Our Place in Nature • Fly Casting: Searching for God at the End of the Line • Setting the Hook: Life and Death on the Stream • The Drive Home: Contemplation and Reflection • “It Was This Big”: Sharing Our Stories For people of all faiths and all levels of fly-fishing experience—or none. Includes “Getting Started,” guiding first-time anglers through the basics of fly rod and fishing gear, casting a fly, places to fly fish, and suggested readings and websites.

Sports / Fishing / Spirituality 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99 Avail. October 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City; Waco,TX; Basalt, CO Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer is creator of The Fly Fishing Rabbi: A Blog about Trout,God and Religion, and a contributor to Trout magazine and Reform Judaism magazine. He is the spiritual leader of Temple Shearith Israel in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Rev. Michael Attas, MD, an avid fly fisher for over forty years, is assisting priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco,Texas, a practicing cardiologist, professor of medical humanities at Baylor University and columnist for the Waco Tribune Herald. During the summer months, he works as a volunteer fly-fishing guide in Colorado.

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What Animals Can Teach Renewal in the Wilderness A Spiritual Guide to Connecting Us about Spirituality Inspiring Lessons from Wild with God in the Natural World and Tame Creatures By John Lionberger By Diana L. Guerrero 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-84-3 $16.95

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Prayer LECTIO DIVINA—THE SACRED ART

Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer Christine Valters Paintner, PhD

Nurture your inner monk and surrender to the natural grace and rhythm of your heart’s deepest longings.

Spirituality / Prayer 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99 Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, is a writer, teacher and the online Abbess of www.abbeyofthearts. com, a virtual monastery dedicated to nurturing contemplative practice and creative expression. She is author of Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements and co-author of Awakening the Creative Spirit: Bringing the Arts to Spiritual Direction. She frequently leads retreats and teaches on the wisdom of Benedictine, Celtic and desert ways of praying.

Lectio divina is an ancient contemplative practice of listening deeply to the voice of God in sacred texts. Through this prayer practice you become present to each moment in a heart-centered way, and gradually expand your capacity to sense God’s presence until all of life becomes a cascade of prayer. An engaging introduction for the contemporary reader, Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art presents this Christian prayer practice as a contemplative practice available to anyone, no matter your faith tradition. It offers: • A simple, heart-centered practice to connect with the infinite Source of compassion already dwelling within you • A series of contemplative practices to reclaim the lost art of savoring sacred experience, listening deeply for what stirs within you and then resting in the gift of silence • Recommended readings for lectio divina drawn from Christian, Jewish and other wisdom traditions • Ideas for expanding lectio divina beyond scriptural texts to include images, music, nature and life experience • Suggestions for small group and retreat experiences “Draws on a wealth of experience and knowledge…. Opens rich new possibilities for lectio divina practice. An excellent resource, it will find a permanent place on my shelves and be taken down frequently.” —Nancy L. Bieber, author, Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way

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Christianity—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

A DANGEROUS DOZEN

Twelve Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Sometimes what we need most is what we fear most. Meet twelve fascinating—at times, intimidating— Christian change agents who were unafraid to ask what God would have them do in the face of life’s realities— and unafraid to go ahead and do it. Their words and actions challenged the status quo, and in so doing they showed the face of Jesus to the Church and to the world. Whether calling us to live simply in the name of Jesus, showing the way to genuine peacemaking, or exemplifying the true meaning of courage, the legacies of these blessed troublemakers continue to inspire us today … if we let them. Paul of Tarsus • Mary Magdalene • Origen of Alexandria • Francis of Assisi • Hildegard of Bingen • Thomas Cranmer • Sojourner Truth • Dorothy Day • Dietrich Bonhoeffer • Janani Luwum • Oscar Romero • K. H. Ting “Makes for lively reading…. Suitable for group or —Publishers Weekly individual study.” “Excellent.… Holds a mirror up to readers, forcing us to recognize the timid compromises we make in order to feel secure and prosperous.The way of Jesus, as Robertson makes clear, is far more challenging—and rewarding!” —Michael Kinnamon, general secretary, National Council of Churches

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, renowned South African activist and cleric, is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, among other honors.

Religion / Christianity 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-298-0 $16.99 The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD, is canon to the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, a noted scholar in the worldwide Anglican Communion, and distinguished visiting professor at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Dr. Robertson serves on several national boards, has published many books and articles, worked in film and television, and is a respected speaker on leadership development and conflict management.

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Shows kids that spiritual people can have an exciting impact on the world around them. Black Elk • Dorothy Day • Malcolm X • Mahatma Gandhi • Martin Luther King, Jr. • Janusz Korczak • Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Albert Schweitzer • Thich Nhat Hanh • Desmond Tutu

Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World: The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion

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By Maura D. Shaw Full-color illus. by Stephen Marchesi Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles 81⁄2 x 11, 48 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95

JL Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships By Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Preface by Phyllis Tickle 6 x 9,192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-364-4 $18.99

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Personal Growth RESTORING LIFE’S MISSING PIECES

The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self Caren Goldman Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton

A powerful and thought-provoking look at “reunions” of all kinds as roads to remembering and re-membering ourselves.

Self-Help / Spirituality 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99 Caren Goldman, an author, award-winning journalist and spiritual retreat leader, is author of Healing Words for the Body, Mind, and Spirit: 101 Words to Inspire and Affirm, associate editor of Bible Workbench and contributing writer to www.explorefaith.org.

Explore humankind’s timeless, universal and deeply spiritual desire to reunite for the sake of healing and wholeness. Whether we wander far from home or reminisce from our favorite armchair, people of all faiths or none whatsoever undertake journeys to remember, restore and re-member the missing pieces of our stories, psyches and souls: • Do you occasionally Google a person from your past in hopes of “catching up”? • Do you leaf through old address books to try to call someone for the first time in decades? • When you visit gravesites or memorials, can you pinpoint what drew you there? • Have you felt an urge to revisit your birthplace or travel to your ancestors’ homelands? • Do you feel compelled to attend an upcoming high school, family or other reunion? If not, why not? Delve deeply into ways that your body, mind and spirit answer the Spirit of Re-union’s calls to reconnect with people, places, things and self. “A joy to read for sheer style and covers a very important topic inside and out….You won’t regret putting this book on the top of your nightstand pile.”

“With characteristic creativity, humor and insight … equips [you] to embark on a sacred journey toward wholeness…. An intricately designed meditation on the power of reconciliation.”

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—Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, author, Holy Hunger

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The Sacred Art of Forgiveness Blessed Relief: What Christians Can Forgiving Ourselves and Learn from Buddhists about Suffering Others through God’s Grace By Gordon Peerman

A Spirituality for Brokenness Discovering Your Deepest Self in Difficult Times

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Personal Growth—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

HOW DID I GET TO BE 70 WHEN I’M 35 INSIDE? Spiritual Surprises of Later Life Linda Douty

Have the courage and curiosity to face the inner changes of aging— and learn how they can help you find meaning in your later years. Unlike other authors, spiritual director Linda Douty discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you’re supposed to feel. In a warm, down-to-earth voice, she offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected as you grow older. There is no one-sizefits-all here, but a variety of responses to the inner and outer transformations of aging and new ways of looking at them. She looks at surprises, welcome and unwelcome, concerning: • Self-image • The physical body • Relationships • Spiritual life Questions for reflecting on who you are in this period of your life—or who you would like to be—will help you live each day more purposefully and joyfully. “The most engaging, honest, rollicking, helpful book on aging I’ve seen in a long time—quite possibly ever, in —Phyllis Tickle, compiler, The Divine Hours fact.”

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Linda Douty, a frequent speaker on the topics of aging, personal growth and spiritual formation, is author of How Can I Let Go If I Don’t Know I’m Holding On? and How Can I See the Light When It’s So Dark? She is a spiritual director, a contributor to Presence (the journal of Spiritual Directors International) and a retreat leader. She is on the faculty at the Academy for Spiritual Formation.

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Creative Aging: Rethinking Soul Fire Retirement and Non-Retirement Accessing Your Creativity in a Changing World By Thomas Ryan, CSP

Creating a Spiritual Retirement A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Eastern Religions CONFUCIUS,

THE ANALECTS The Path of the Sage—Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Rodney L.Taylor, PhD Translation by James Legge Revised by Rodney L.Taylor, PhD

The wisdom of Confucius, China’s greatest teacher and sage, can guide each of us in our own time. Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society and government, and play a formative role in the development of many Eastern philosophies. In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, explains their profound and universal wisdom for our own time. He shows how Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation to follow the “path of the sage” or “Way of Heaven”—a journey that promises to promote reason, peace and understanding. Alongside an updated version of the classic translation by Sinologist James Legge, Taylor provides informative and accessible commentary that illuminates the meaning behind selected passages from the Analects and their insights on character development, respect and reverence, and the nature of learning, goodness, truthfulness and righteousness.

Religion / Philosophy 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-306-2 $16.99 Rodney L. Taylor, PhD, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, is author of The Religious Dimensions of Confucianism and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Confucianism, among other books. He is professor of religious studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he also served as director of Asian studies and chair of the Department of Religious Studies.

“A judicious, readable and creative commentary … introduce[s] Confucian philosophy and spirituality to an expanded audience.” —Dr. John H. Berthrong, associate professor of comparative theology, Boston University School of Theology

“Deftly brings to light layers of meaning and moral wisdom that address the human condition, both in the time of Confucius and today.” —Judith Berling, professor of Chinese and comparative religions, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley; past president, American Academy of Religion

—Library Journal

“The very best Gita for firsttime readers.” —Ken Wilber

Translated into Italian and Russian

“[Restores] Sun’s place among spiritual classics of the East with this fresh, new annotated translation of a timely and perennially popular classic for a nonscholarly audience.”

Translated into Italian

Translated into Portuguese and Turkish

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Bhagavad Gita Annotated & Explained

Dhammapada Annotated & Explained

By Sun Tzu; Annotation by Thomas Huynh Translation by Thomas Huynh and the Editors at Sonshi.com Foreword by Marc Benioff Preface by Thomas Cleary 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-244-7 $16.99

Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs Foreword by Andrew Harvey 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-28-7 $16.95

Annotation by Jack Maguire Foreword by Andrew Harvey 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-42-3 $14.95

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Christianity—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

CELTIC CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

Essential Writings—Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary C. Earle Foreword by John Philip Newell

The forgotten truths of Celtic Christianity provide a portal into a spiritual way of experiencing the world. The Celtic Christians beheld the world around them and perceived the divine life of God as upholding every aspect of the material universe. Their prayers and poems, their liturgies and theological interpretations give Christians a sense of faith that is confident in a merciful and infinitely creative, healing God. In this introduction to Celtic Christian spirituality, Mary Earle presents primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition—selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland. These essential writings direct humanity to read the “book of creation” as well as the Bible, and call us to remember that “matter matters.” Earle’s engaging facing-page commentary explores how faithful Christians and spiritual seekers can take inspiration from this lively tradition’s ways of embodying and living the gospel. Topics include: • Creation • Daily life and work • Incarnation • Pilgrimage • Blessing • Social justice • Prayer “With uncanny grace and deftness … [weaves] the soul-wrenching beauty of Celtic spirituality and the joy of contextual understanding into a seamless and deeply satisfying whole.The result, like the biblical Psalter itself, is a loving companion for all the times and seasons of our lives.” —Phyllis Tickle, compiler, The Divine Hours

Religion / Christianity / Theology 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99 Mary C. Earle, an Episcopal priest, retreat leader and spiritual director, is author of The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness, and co-author of Holy Companions: Spiritual Practices from the Celtic Saints and Praying with the Celtic Saints. She has offered retreats and classes on the Celtic Christian tradition for over twenty years, in seminary, conference and national settings. She is a frequent contributor to www.explorefaith.org. John Philip Newell—a scholar, teacher and poet— is internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic spirituality. He is best-selling author of Christ of the Celts and other works, and former warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland.

ALSO AVAILABLE “Many thoughtprovoking and beautiful selections…. An interesting anthology with broad inclusiveness.” —Library Journal

Spiritual Writings on Mary Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary FordGrabowsky Foreword by Andrew Harvey 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-001-6 $16.99

Making a Heart for God: A Labyrinths from the Outside In Week Inside a Catholic Monastery Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide By Dianne Aprile Foreword by Brother Patrick Hart, OCSO 6 x 9, 224 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-893361-49-2 $16.95

By Donna Schaper and Carole Ann Camp 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-18-8 $16.95

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK—Spiritual Literature

HEARING

THE CALL ACROSS Readings on Faith and Service

TRADITIONS

Edited by Adam Davis Foreword by Eboo Patel A co-production of the Project on Civic Reflection, Illinois Humanities Council and Interfaith Youth Core

What inspires you to roll up your sleeves and reach out your hand?

Spirituality / Interfaith 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-303-1 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-264-5 $29.99 Adam Davis, senior research and teaching associate at the Project on Civic Reflection, is co-editor of The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short and Provocative Readings on Civic Activity and Talking Service: Readings for Civic Reflection. Eboo Patel is founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core. He is author of Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation.

Across the world’s diverse religious traditions— Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and more—the call of faith and the call of service often go hand in hand. Yet just as there are many different faith traditions, there are also many understandings of service and its manifestations. In this thought-provoking collection, spiritual and literary luminaries examine the many ways people of diverse backgrounds have worked to improve our world through service. They invite you to reflect on the connections between faith and service, and encourage you to consider how individuals belonging to different communities and believing in distinct creeds can live and serve together in mutual trust. Contributors include: Cesar Chavez • Dorothy Day • Gandhi • Hafiz • Thich Nhat Hanh • Mark Helprin • Abraham Joshua Heschel • Gerard Manley Hopkins • Kabir • Martin Luther King Jr. • Dalai Lama • Abraham Lincoln • Gabriela Mistral • Tim O’Brien • Flannery O’Connor • Mary Oliver • John Oskison • Peggy Payne • Rumi • Harold M. Schulweis • Anna Swir • Chuang Tzu • Walt Whitman • … and many others “Inspiring and accessible….Well balanced….Although designed to encourage discussion, the book is ideal for individual study and reflection as well.” —Catholic News Service

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“A nourishing collection…. Elevates food preparation … and takes it to holy ground.” —U.S. Catholic

Next to Godliness Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping Edited by Alice Peck 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-214-0 $19.99

“Reflect[s] a diversity of voices and the obvious pleasure of the writers engaging in the art.” —Modern Haiku

Bread, Body, Spirit Finding the Sacred in Food

Haiku—The Sacred Art A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines

Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99

By Margaret D. McGee 51⁄2 x 81⁄2,192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99

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Eastern Religions—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

CHUANG-TZU

The Tao of Perfect Happiness—Selections Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Livia Kohn, PhD

The timeless wisdom of this classic Taoist text can become a companion on your own spiritual journey. The Chuang-tzu is the second major text of the Taoist tradition. It was compiled in the third century BCE and follows the lead of the best-known and oldest of all Taoist texts, the Tao-te-ching (Book of the Tao and Its Potency). Representing the philosophy of its main author, Chuang Chou, along with several other early Taoist strands, the text has inspired spiritual seekers for over two thousand years. Using parable, anecdote, allegory and paradox, the Chuang-tzu presents the central message of what was to become the Taoist school: a reverence for the Tao— the “Way” of the natural world—and the belief that you are not truly virtuous until you are free from the burden of circumstance, personal attachments, tradition and the desire to reform the world. In this special SkyLight Illuminations edition, leading Taoist scholar Livia Kohn, PhD, provides a fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text to open up classic Taoist beliefs and practices. She provides insightful, accessible commentary that highlights the Chuangtzu’s call to reject artificially imposed boundaries and distinctions, and illustrates how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life—at ease in perfect happiness—by following Taoist principles. “[A] lively English translation [and] earthy commentary from one of the world’s most distinguished sinologists and Taoist scholars…. A welcoming introduction for the novice and a subtle revisionist interpretation that will not be lost on scholars.”

Religion / Taoism 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-296-6 $16.99 Livia Kohn, PhD, a leading Taoist scholar, is professor emerita of religion and East Asian studies at Boston University. She is author or editor of over twenty-five books and many articles on Taoism and East Asian religions, including Daoism and Chinese Culture, Daoism Handbook and Health and Long Life: The Chinese Way. She teaches workshops all over the world, spearheads international conferences on Taoist studies and is executive editor at Three Pines Press and the Journal of Daoist Studies.

—Robert Cummings Neville, professor of philosophy, religion and theology, Boston University; author, Boston Confucianism and Ritual and Deference

—Midwest Book Review

Tao Te Ching Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Derek Lin Foreword by Lama Surya Das 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-204-1 $16.99

Translated into Portuguese

“Highlight[s] the simplicity, balance, and learning from life’s paradoxical truths.”

Translated into Italian and Russian

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Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Annotated & Explained Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs Foreword by Andrew Harvey 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-46-1 $16.95

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK—Personal Growth From Jewish Lights Publishing, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint

THE BRIDGE

TO FORGIVENESS Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness Karyn D. Kedar

Embrace forgiveness as a spiritual principle and discover a new closeness with the Divine.

Translated into Korean

Forgiveness is a spiritual path that you embark on with intention and vision, purposefully seeking to bridge the gap between your hurt and suffering and your sense of wholeness and resilient inner light—the light of God. This inspiring guide for healing and wholeness supplies you with a map to help you along your forgiveness journey. Deeply personal stories, comforting prayers and intimate meditations gently lead you through the steps that allow for the evolution of forgiving—loss, anger, acceptance, learning, forgiveness and restoration. Tapping both ancient and contemporary sources for the nourishment and strength you need as you seek to rekindle inner peace, this book tenderly whispers encouragement as you are brought to—and realize you are able to cross—your own bridge to forgiveness. “This book’s word pictures move the reader into the author’s experience and the hope offered with its gentle tone and positive perspective…. Recommended for church and synagogue libraries as well as for the —Congregational Libraries Today wider audience.”

Spirituality / Inspiration 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-451-1 $16.99 Also Avail.: Hardcover 978-1-58023-324-8 $19.99 Karyn D. Kedar teaches matters of the spirit to groups throughout the United States. She is senior rabbi at Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in the Chicago area and the inspiring author of two other books, Our Dance with God: Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives and God Whispers: Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart (both Jewish Lights).

“Like having a conversation with a caring and spiritually grounded friend who weaves stories, observations and prayer together for your benefit.” —Faith@Work

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“A fine example of the subtle good works the Twelve Step programs can do even after the worst effects of addiction are no longer apparent.”

Our Dance with God: Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives UMW Pick

By Karyn D. Kedar 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-202-9 $16.99

—Library Journal

Recovery—The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-259-1 $16.99

God Whispers Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart By Karyn D. Kedar 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-088-9 $15.95

6 x 9, 176 pp, 978-1-58023-154-1 $19.95

A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health

Also Available—the hardcover edition of Our Dance with God: The Dance of the Dolphin: Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

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Complete Backlist by Category

AGING & SPIRITUALITY

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978-1-59473-297-3

6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original

978-1-59473-050-4

UMW Pick

978-1-59473-281-2

6 x 9,160 pp, Quality PB Original

6 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB

UMW Pick

Creating a Spiritual Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives

Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World

How Did I Get to Be 70 When I’m 35 Inside? Spiritual Surprises of Later Life

By Molly Srode

By Marjory Zoet Bankson

By Linda Douty

$14.99

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See Also: Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability, p. 33.

UMW Pick

By Claire Rudolf Murphy, Meghan Nuttall Sayres, Mary Cronk Farrell, Sarah Conover and Betsy Wharton PB $14.99 HC $19.95

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Hardcover, 978-1-59473-040-5

By Michael J. Caduto

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-176-1

Daughters of the Desert: Stories of Remarkable Women from Christian, Jewish and Muslim Traditions

6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-879045-66-8

Abraham’s Bind & Other Bible Tales of Trickery, Folly, Mercy and Love

Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older: More than 65 Creative Ways to Use Purpose, Prayer, and the Power of Spirit to Build a Meaningful Retirement By Molly and Bernie Srode 8 x 8, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-042-9 $16.99

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-118-3

Hardcover, 978-1-893361-72-0

6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-186-0

5 ⁄2 x 8 ⁄2, 192 pp, Illus., Quality PB, 978-1-59473-106-8 Inc. reader’s discussion guide

BIBLE STUDY & MODERN BIBLE TALES

Self, Struggle & Change: Family Conflict Stories in Genesis and Their Healing Insights for Our Lives

The Triumph of Eve & Other Subversive Bible Tales PB $14.99

Voices from Genesis: Guiding Us through the Stages of Life

By Matt Biers-Ariel

By Dr. Norman J. Cohen

Teacher’s Guide available at www.skylightpaths.com.

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HC $19.99

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CRAFTS, CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY Beading—The Creative Spirit: Finding Your Sacred Center through the Art of Beadwork By Rev. Wendy Ellsworth

Includes fourteen exercises and beading projects, each with a meditative experience to encourage a contemplative spirit and creative play. “Remarkably insightful and personal.” —Robert Wuthnow, author, Creative Spirituality 7 x 9, 240 pp, 40+ b/w photos, 40 diagrams and 8-page color insert Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-267-6 $18.99

irit One Sp b lu Book C n ti Selec o

Contemplative Crochet: A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft UMW Pick

By Cindy Crandall-Frazier; Foreword by Linda Skolnik

Includes ten original projects for beginners or experienced crocheters, including a prayer shawl, pocket mandala, prayer beads and more. “A gem…. Regardless of whether you do the projects, the gentle wisdom in this book instills beauty, peace and grace.” —Light of Consciousness 7 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-238-6 $16.99

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery By Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels

Includes nineteen easy-to-follow patterns and instructions for projects that anyone can do! “Light, swift, and well illustrated … contains a helpful list of additional resources on knitting.” —Library Journal ® irit One Sp b lu Book C n Selectio

7 x 9, 240 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-079-5 $16.99 Also Available: Knitting Way tote bag $9.99

The Painting Path: Embodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and Color By Linda Novick; Foreword by Richard Segalman

Includes eleven original art projects that help you explore themes essential to both your creativity and your spirituality. For the painting novice or accomplished artist. “A playful, imaginative resource … like a fantastic painting workshop with a wonderful teacher…. Easy to follow … filled with inspiration and surprisingly deep awareness.” —Spirit of Change 7 x 9, 208 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-226-3 $18.99

The Quilting Path: A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric,Thread and Kabbalah By Louise Silk

Ten carefully designed projects include: String Pieced Pillows • Straight Furrows Baby Blanket • Quilting Carry-all Bag • Patchwork Prayer Shawl • Folk Art Appliqué Quilt • T-shirt Quilt … and more! “Shows you how the art of quilting can become a daily ritual of spiritual and psychological renewal, regardless of your faith.” —Quilts with Style 7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos & illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-206-5 $16.99

The Scrapbooking Journey: A Hands-On Guide to Spiritual Discovery By Cory Richardson-Lauve; Foreword by Stacy Julian

Includes eight original scrapbooking projects with dozens of variations— for both cut-and-paste and digital artists, beginning scrapbookers and published designers alike. “Challenges [scrapbookers] to take it one step further … [and] explore and grow in their spiritual life.” —St. Anthony Messenger 7 x 9, 176 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-216-4 $18.99

The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality By Marjory Zoet Bankson; Photos by Peter Bankson

Includes reflective questions and twenty-one unique clay projects that even beginners can do. “Inspiring….Teaches us about staying centered, about the playfulness of choices, and about the crucible of transformation.” —Spirituality & Practice 7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-249-2 $16.99

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ECOLOGY, NATURE & SPIRITUALITY CLAIMING EARTH

AS COMMON GROUND The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith

AWARDWINNER

By Andrea Cohen-Kiener; Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham UMW A “Top 10 Book for Enlightenment and Hope.” Pick —Read the Spirit Gathers insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies, and spiritual and environmental activists to rally and inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for God’s creation. Contributors include: Rev. Woody Bartlett • Rev. Tom Carr • Rev. Donna Schaper, PhD • Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, PhD • Dr. Eboo Patel • Dr. Lowell “Rusty” Pritchard Andrea Cohen-Kiener is director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and a rabbi well known in the field of ecology and interfaith communities. She is author of Life on Earth: A User’s Guide.

Pick

Rev. Sally Bingham, a homemaker turned Episcopal priest, founded the Regeneration 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original Project, a not-for-profit organization that created the national Interfaith Power and Light 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99 Campaign to unite all faiths in efforts to prevent the catastrophic effects of global warming.

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Blessing the Animals Prayers and Ceremonies to Celebrate God’s Creatures,Wild and Tame Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso 51⁄2 x 71⁄4, 256 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-253-9 $15.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-145-7 $19.99

—Publishers Weekly 7 x 9, 208 pp, 20+ b/w illus., Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99

Translated into German

By Diana L. Guerrero 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-84-3 $16.95

By Cait Johnson “Combining history, opinion, and literature, invites readers of all stripes to inhale shared values and exhale diverse concerns.” —Publishers Weekly

By Michael J. Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar “[A] thorough, wellresearched, engaging multicultural volume.”

What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures

Earth,Water, Fire, & Air Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit

6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-65-2 $19.95

Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life A Guide to Many Practices

irit One Sp b lu Book C n Selectio

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World By John Lionberger “Surprising, probing and provocative…. Enjoins us to remember our primal sacred beginnings with clear grace and compelling reasons.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-219-5 $16.99

Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature Growing Into the Fullness of Who You Are By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD; Foreword by Eileen Fisher “Thought-provoking.... [Provides] ways to come alive to your senses.” —Spirituality & Practice

See also: Fly Fishing—The Sacred Art: Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice, p. 13.

8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99

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INSPIRATION UMW Pick

Edited by Brother Wayne Teasdale and Martha Howard, MD; Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-039-9 $21.99

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

The Empty Chair Finding Hope and Joy— Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

JL Translated into 14 languages

Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul 30 Stories of Interspiritual Discovery in the Community of Faiths

Adapted by Moshe Mykoff and the Breslov Research Institute

A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today. Rebbe Nachman’s timeless wisdom will show you how to fill the empty chair—your alienated self—by finding joy and cause for happiness in everything that happens to you. 4 x 6, 128 pp, Deluxe PB, 978-1-879045-67-5 $9.99

The Gentle Weapon Prayers for Everyday and Not-So-Everyday Moments— Timeless Wisdom from the Teachings of the Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Finding Hope: Cultivating God’s Gift of a Hopeful Spirit By Marcia Ford; Foreword by Andrea Jaeger “Refreshing, frank and real…. Communicates the essence of hope with intelligence, humor and grace.” —★ Publishers Weekly starred review 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-211-9 $16.99

Translated into 9 languages

Adapted by Moshe Mykoff and S. C. Mizrahi, together with the Breslov Research Institute

A “little treasure” of prayers that will open your heart and soul and give voice to your deepest yearnings. This spiritual gem makes a loving gift to friends, family or to yourself when words of comfort are what is needed most. 4 x 6, 144 pp, Deluxe PB, 978-1-58023-022-3 $9.99

God Whispers Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart

Heartfelt stories of everyday people that inspire us to challenge life’s peaks and pitfalls—and begin our own journeys of spiritual and personal growth.

UMW Pick

God Lives in Glass: Reflections of God for Adults through the Eyes of Children By Robert J. Landy, PhD

Translated into German and Portuguese

God’s To-Do List 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God’s Work on Earth By Dr. Ron Wolfson “Challenges us to step into our God-given roles of caretakers for the world and cocreators of a more loving and kind universe.” —Spirituality & Practice

6 x 9, 144 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-301-9 $16.99

6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-088-9 $15.95

JL Translated into German and Portuguese

7 x 6, 64 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-30-0 $12.95

By Karyn D. Kedar, widely recognized as an inspiring spiritual leader who guides people in their spiritual and personal growth.

The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven Reviewing & Renewing Your Life on Earth By Dr. Ron Wolfson “Charming, shocking, and uplifting….The ideas are sound sense for all readers…. Highly recommended.” — ★ Library Journal starred review

6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-407-8 $16.99

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INSPIRATION RECENTLY PUBLISHED

UMW Pick

as featured in

O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE

THE HEARTBEAT

GOD

LAUGH YOUR WAY

GRACE

Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor By Katharine Jefferts Schori Foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB Explore our connections—as human beings with each other, as one nation with all other nations, as the human species with the whole of our environment—through the lens of faith. “With her elegant, light touch, shows how [in] an authentic Christianity … everything is sacred except sin.”

By Rev. Susan Sparks An ex-lawyer turned stand-up comedian and minister presents a deliciously rebellious pitch for the power of humor in the spiritual search. “A provocative case for adding leavening levity to sacred spaces where it might be sorely lacking.” —Publishers Weekly

Inspired Lives Exploring the Role of Faith and Spirituality in the Lives of Extraordinary People By Joanna Laufer and Kenneth S. Lewis

“More than forty prominent people who have been motivated, encouraged, consoled and healed by their faith…. Awe-inspiring.” —New York Times

Contributors include: Dr. Herbert Benson • Paulo Coelho • Andre Dubus • Diana L. Eck • Ang Lee • Madeleine L’Engle • Wynton Marsalis • Thomas Moore • Kathleen Norris • Hakeem Olajuwon • Christopher Parkening • and many others. 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-893361-33-1 $16.95 RECENTLY PUBLISHED

Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell; Foreword by Karen Armstrong

An inspiring call to step out of ourselves, beyond the walls of the church and into the thick of humanity to create beloved community. 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99

Translated into Dutch and Korean

6 x 9, 176 pp —The Rt. Rev. Desmond Tutu Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-280-5 $16.99 6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-292-8 $21.99

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho- , Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others By Philip Harnden

Where do our journeys take us? What do we carry with us? What do we leave behind? Vignettes of forty spiritual travelers and the few, ordinary things they carried with them—from place to place, from day to day, from birth to death—offer a graceful way of traveling through life. “Leaves a lasting impression.” —EarthLight 5 x 71⁄4, 144 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99 128 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95 RECENTLY PUBLISHED

Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self By Caren Goldman; Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99

See p. 16.

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INTERFAITH Bible Baby Names Spiritual Choices from Judeo-Christian Tradition

The Changing Christian World: A Brief Introduction for Jews

By Anita Diamant

By Rabbi Leonard A. Schoolman

A complete, one-of-akind resource for parents-to-be searching for a perfect name for their child. Nearly 1,000 boys’ and girls’ names, both traditional and creative, from the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible.

5 x 7, 128 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-879045-62-0 $9.95

Christians & Jews in Dialogue: Learning in the Presence of the Other By Mary C. Boys and Sara S. Lee Foreword by Dorothy C. Bass “Those who are interested in learning about other traditions will find hope in [these words].” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-254-6 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-144-0 $21.99 RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PB

Hearing the Call across Traditions Readings on Faith and Service Edited by Adam Davis Foreword by Eboo Patel

Encourages you to consider how individuals belonging to different communities can live and serve together in mutual trust. 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-303-1 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-264-5 $29.99 AWARDWINNER

InterActive Faith The Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook Edited by Rev. Bud Heckman with Rori Picker Neiss Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice

“Fresh ideas…. Should be required reading for clergy and anyone interested in furthering the cause of pluralism.”

6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-237-9 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-237-9 $29.99

—Publishers Weekly

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JL 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-344-6 $16.99

Designed to answer Jews’ common questions about Christianity, this enlightening overview is also an excellent interfaith resource that will help all readers understand the changing Christian climate and its implications for the future of Judaism and interfaith relations.

Healing the JewishChristian Rift Growing Beyond Our Wounded History By Ron Miller and Laura Bernstein; Foreword by Dr. Beatrice Bruteau “Bold….Tackle[s] an enormous and bitter problem in a concrete, helpful way.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 288 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-139-6 $18.99

How to Do Good & Avoid Evil A Global Ethic from the Sources of Judaism By Hans Küng and Rabbi Walter Homolka Translated by Rev. Dr. John Bowden

Makes the case for binding values and basic moral attitudes that can be found in Judaism’s universal message of a better world. 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-255-3 $19.99

A Jewish Understanding of the New Testament By Rabbi Samuel Sandmel New preface by Rabbi David Sandmel “A remarkably balanced assessment of the significance and meaning of the New Testament…. [Sandmel’s] ability to find common ground without giving up his Jewish identity is legendary.” —Religious Book Club 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 368 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-048-1 $19.99

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INTERFAITH CHRISTIANS & JEWS—FAITH

TO FAITH Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

By Rabbi James Rudin Examines one of the world’s longest and most bitter religious conflicts and Christian-Jewish efforts to build bridges of solidarity, mutual knowledge and respect. Rudin traces the history of the conflict and looks at the major issues facing both faith communities to guarantee that recent hard-earned achievements will not be lost in the tumultuous years ahead. “Does not dodge any of the painful issues…. [A] rewarding, always stimulating —Peter Steinfels, co-director, Fordham University Center on Religion book.” and Culture; former New York Times religion correspondent and columnist

6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-432-0 $24.99

GETTING

TO THE HEART OF INTERFAITH The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi and a Sheikh

AWARDWINNER

UMW Pick

By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more conflict than collaboration. These three unique friends—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam (“interfaith amigos,” as they have called themselves on their Interfaith Talk Radio show)—speak openly about the difficult matters, and the need to do the inner spiritual work, in order to go beyond tolerance and intellectual understanding to a vital, inclusive spirituality.

“A masterful firsthand account of interfaith dialogue. Insightful, interesting, informative, and important ... [will be] of great interest to individual readers and a rich resource for religious communities seeking to create such Featured in the New York —Marcus J. Borg, bestselling author, dialogue.” Times, on CBS Evening United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-263-8 $16.99

HOW TO BE A PERFECT STRANGER, 5TH ED.

News, and on NPR’s On Point and Here & Now AWARDWINNER

The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s religious ceremonies—updated and revised. With an “Everything You Need to Know Before You Go” checklist, it helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest extent possible and avoid violating anyone’s religious principles—while enriching their own spiritual understanding.

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“The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion.” —Los Angeles Times 6 x 9, 432 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 Translated into French and Russian. UK Edition.

NEW EDITION

MODERN JEWS ENGAGE THE NEW TESTAMENT Enhancing Jewish Well-Being in a Christian Environment By Rabbi Michael J. Cook, PhD Offers an unprecedented solution-oriented introduction to Jesus and Paul, the Gospels and Revelation, leading Jews out of anxieties that plague them, and clarifying for Christians why Jews draw back from Christians’ sacred writings. Accessible to laypeople, scholars and clergy of all faiths, innovative teaching aids make this valuable resource ideal for rabbis, ministers and other educators. “Important…. Essential reading in Jewish and Christian seminaries, university religion courses and in synagogue and church study classes.”

—Religion News Service 6 x 9, 416 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-313-2 $29.99

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INTERFAITH The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices

The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies

Edited by Stuart M. Matlins

Tells you everything you need to know to avoid embarrassment, relax and have a good time. Covers all the major (and many minor) denominations and religions found in North America!

Edited by Stuart M. Matlins

The handbook for how to respond in an appropriate way when someone dies—no matter what their faith or denomination. 6 x 9, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-20-1 $16.95

6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-19-5 $16.95

Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion

Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships

By Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Preface by Phyllis Tickle “Jews and Christians alike will be bemused and enlightened by Salkin’s new look at our ancient texts.”

Edited by Ira Rifkin and the Editors at SkyLight Paths Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles “Marked by the impressive ecumenism that readers expect from SkyLight Paths publications…. An inspirational, agreeable read.” —Publishers Weekly

—Dr. Eugene J. Fisher, associate director emeritus, Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, US Conference of Catholic Bishops 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-364-4 $18.99

Edited by Niles Elliot Goldstein; Preface by Martin E. Marty

Will challenge your assumptions about what religion is—and isn’t. 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-09-6 $21.95

We Jews and Jesus Exploring Theological Differences for Mutual Understanding By Rabbi Samuel Sandmel New preface by Rabbi David Sandmel “Speaks eloquently to the heart of the questions that continue to exercise us in our current JewishChristian conversations.”

6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-208-9 $16.99

—Ron Miller, co-author, Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift: Growing Beyond Our Wounded History

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A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Ramakrishna By Andrew Harvey Translated into Portuguese

Spiritual Manifestos Visions for Renewed Religious Life in America from Young Spiritual Leaders of Many Faiths

6 x 9, 304 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-241-6 $18.99

Accessible translations of four classic spiritual texts, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp b/w photos & illus., Quality PB 978-1-59473-138-9 $15.99

Who Is My God? 2nd Edition: An Innovative Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Identity Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths

Provides the Spiritual Identity Self-TestTM to uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality— how you believe: your Spiritual TypeTM; and what you believe: your tradition indicators. Contains descriptions of twenty-eight different spiritualities practiced in North America today, along with significant people from the faith, books, periodicals, websites and contact information. 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-014-6 $15.99

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JUDAISM FOR CHRISTIANS From Jewish Lights Publishing, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint

THE BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOR CHRISTIANS SERIES A window into the Jewish faith tradition, written especially for Christians. The Jewish Approach to God: A Brief Introduction for Christians

The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) A Brief Introduction for Christians

By Rabbi Neil Gillman “Gillman notes that the name ‘Israel’ means one who struggles with God. In this book he helps us all to rise to that challenge.”

By Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD “A useful … book on human relationships.” —Publishers Weekly 1

5 ⁄2 x 8 ⁄2, 256 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-349-1 $16.99

—Church & Synagogue Libraries 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-190-9 $16.95

Jewish Holidays A Brief Introduction for Christians

The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land: A Brief Introduction for Christians

By Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky and Rabbi Daniel Judson “A helpful guide … will be especially useful for interfaith families.”

By Rabbi Eugene Korn, PhD “Direct, readable [and] accessible for a wide audience…. Provide[s] Christians with a genuine feeling for how Jews today perceive the reality of Israel.”

—Publishers Weekly 1

5 ⁄2 x 8 ⁄2, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-302-6 $16.99

—Catholic Library World

Jewish Spirituality A Brief Introduction for Christians

Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians By Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky and Rabbi Daniel Judson “Very sensitive and embracing … succeeds in translating for Christians the richness of Jewish ritual and tradition.” —The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, PhD, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

Translated into Dutch, German and Polish

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-318-7 $14.99

By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner “Explains complex ideas simply, plainly, and succinctly…. Anyone interested in learning about Jewish spirituality will enjoy this introduction.” —Library Journal 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 112 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-150-3 $12.95

Introducing My Faith and My Community The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for the Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 144 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-210-4 $14.99

Translated into Portuguese

Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians By Tamar Frankiel, PhD “A thoughtful overview of the often elusive cornerstone of Jewish mysticism….Takes a logical approach to explaining the often confusing map of the divine energies.”

By Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky “I strongly recommend this compact guide to anyone who is personally involved in a JewishChristian relationship or who knows someone who is.” —Harvey Cox,

—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-192-3 $16.99 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-303-3 $16.99

Hollis Professor of Divinity, Harvard University

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KABBALAH / MYSTICISM / ENNEAGRAM AWARDWINNER

Cast in God’s Image Discover Your Personality Type Using the Enneagram and Kabbalah

By Dr. Arthur Green

By Rabbi Howard A. Addison 7 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 20+ journaling exercises 978-1-58023-124-4 $16.95

Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow

Explains how the ancient language of Kabbalah can be retooled to address the needs of our generation. Written in a way that avoids overwhelming readers new to the subject or watering down the tradition.

6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-213-5 $16.99

Finding Joy: A Practical Spiritual Guide to Happiness

Translated into French, Portuguese and Spanish

The Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Edition Reading Your Soul By Rabbi Howard A.Addison

6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-229-6 $16.99

JL Translated into German

Explains these powerful tools for selfknowledge, critique and transformation.

By Dannel I. Schwartz, with Mark Hass

Explores and explains how to find joy through a timehonored, creative—and surprisingly practical— approach based on the teachings of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah.

6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-009-4 $14.95

The Gift of Kabbalah Discovering the Secrets of Heaven, Renewing Your Life on Earth

God in Your Body Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual Practice

By Tamar Frankiel, PhD

By Jay Michaelson

The first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalah—that we are to become like God.

This indispensable resource to embodied spirituality teaches the ways to experience God, rather than just engage God as an idea.

Translated into Czech, Italian and Polish

6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-141-1 $16.95

Honey from the Rock An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism

Zohar: Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Daniel C. Matt

6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-073-5 $16.95

Translated into Italian and Russian

By Lawrence Kushner

Simply the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read. An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life.

6 x 9, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-304-0 $18.99

The most important teachings from the cornerstone of Kabbalah, alongside facing-page stories, notes and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. Ideal for the reader with no prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-51-5 $15.99

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PASTORAL CARE / CAREGIVING / SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CARESHARING: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability By Marty Richards

Shows you how to move from independent caregiving to interdependent caregiving by engaging the spiritual and emotional aspects of caring for a loved one. Whether you are a daughter or son, a husband or wife, a sibling, long-term partner or good friend, this book offers a multilayered, reciprocal process that will help you keep your spirit—and your loved one’s spirit—alive in challenging times. “Presents a new, rebalanced vision of care…. Recognizes the importance of spiritual growth within this difficult dance, and offers clear, sensitive and common sense instruction for its specific steps.” —Aging Today 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-286-7 $16.99; Hardcover, 978-1-59473-247-8 $24.99

DISASTER SPIRITUAL CARE: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy Edited by Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, BCJC, and Rev.Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., DMin, DH

Offers the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best disaster response texts, research and concepts, the contributors to this resource are innovators in their fields and represent Christianity, Judaism, Islam and more. “A priceless compendium of realistic scenarios and needs, and of corresponding resources and personal and professional gifts or skills that can guide our preparations to serve most effectively.” —Rev. Thomas G. Landry, III, former executive director, National Association of Catholic Chaplains 6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-240-9 $40.00

SHOW ME YOUR WAY The Complete Guide to Exploring Interfaith Spiritual Direction By Howard A.Addison

The advice of an experienced teacher can help in your spiritual growth, but how do you find such a wise guide? By presenting the actual experiences of people engaged in spiritual direction—within their own faith traditions as well as outside them—this book shows the way. It demonstrates for us the blessings and challenges this age-old practice can bring, and shows us how we can gain inspiration from other people of faith without leaving our own. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-893361-41-6 $16.95

SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY DIVORCE:

Navigating

Disruption with Insight & Hope By Carolyne Call

Drawing on her work as a pastor and counselor—and her personal experience with divorce—Carolyne Call proposes a three-prong approach to help you reset your compass on a new destination—wholeness. Supported by first-person accounts from men and women from a variety of faith traditions who have found their way through divorce, she helps you identify: Where you want to go—“I want to be true to who I am”; Where you don’t want to go—the “cul-de-sacs” of bitterness, resentment, victimization and guilt; What you can do to get there. “Both intimate and direct, relays hope, acceptance, and concrete advice…. Conveys a range of experiences nuanced enough for most readers to relate to.” 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-288-1 $16.99

—Publishers Weekly RECENTLY PUBLISHED

See Also: Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care: A Practical Clergy and Chaplain’s Handbook, p. 11. Remembering My Grandparent: A Kid’s Own Grief Workbook in the Christian Tradition, p. 61. Remembering My Pet: A Kid’s Own Spiritual Workbook for When a Pet Dies, p. 61.

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PERSONAL GROWTH 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-451-1

The Bridge to Forgiveness Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness

By Gordon Peerman $16.99 “Exceptional….With uncommon vulnerability, engaging humor, and surefooted counsel … invites us to hear and make our own a far vaster story arising from deep sources of wisdom East and West.” —John S. Mogabgab,

By Karyn D. Kedar Hardcover, 978-1-58023-324-8

978-1-58023-402-3

6 x 9, 144 pp, Hardcover

Blessed Relief: What Christians Can Learn from Buddhists about Suffering

Translated into Korean

978-1-59473-252-2

6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original

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A Formula for Proper Living Practical Lessons from Life and Torah

$16.99 $19.99

By Abraham J. Twerski, MD $19.99 “Provides a window to the lovecentered spirituality of Judaism. Beautifully written.” —John T. Pawlikowski, OSM, PhD, director, Catholic-Jewish Studies, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago

RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PB

editor, Weavings Journal

Hardcover, 978-1-59473-271-3 $19.99

“Useful to believers and non-believers of every stripe.” —Publishers Weekly

978-1-59473-295-9

Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces: The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places,Things & Self By Caren Goldman; Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton $16.99

6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original

Recovery—The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD $16.99 “A fine example of the subtle good works the Twelve Step programs can do even after the worst effects of addiction are no longer apparent.” —Library Journal

A Spirituality for Brokenness Discovering Your Deepest Self in Difficult Times By Terry Taylor $16.99 “Every page is imbued with compassion. . . . A balm for [the] soul.” —David Roche, author,

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5 ⁄2 x 8 ⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original

Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton $16.99

By Abraham J.Twerski, MD $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-343-9 $19.99

Happiness and the Human Spirit: The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be

The Losses of Our Lives The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss

978-1-59473-229-4

978-1-58023-404-7

6 x 9,176 pp, Quality PB

978-1-59473-307-9

6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB

AWARDWINNER

See Also: Healing from Despair: Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World, p. 10. Spiritually Healthy Divorce: Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope, p. 33.

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POLITICS & RELIGION / SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARDWINNER

The Geography of Faith: Underground Conversations on Religious, Political and Social Change

Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey

By Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis “Intersperses biblical anecdotes with philosophical theories….Whether religious or not, readers concerned with the culture of mindless complicity will find this volume revealing and enlightening.”

By Daniel Berrigan and Robert Coles “A celebration of hope between two thoughtful men that America can change.” —Baltimore Evening Sun 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-40-9 $16.95

—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-419-1 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-375-0 $19.99 AWARDWINNER

UMW Pick

Spiritual Perspectives on America’s Role as Superpower

Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization, 2nd Edition: Making Sense of Economic and Cultural Upheaval

By the Editors at SkyLight Paths

Contributors include: Dr. Beatrice Bruteau • Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell • Tony Campolo • Rev. Forrest Church • Lama Surya Das • Matthew Fox • Thich Nhat Hanh • Kabir Helminski • Eboo Patel • M. Basil Pennington • Dennis Prager • Rosemary Radford Ruether • Wayne Teasdale • Rev. William McD. Tully • Rabbi Arthur Waskow • John Wilson 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-81-2 $16.95

By Ira Rifkin; Foreword by Dr. David Little

Surveys the religious landscape, explaining in clear and nonjudgmental language the beliefs that motivate spiritual leaders, activists, theologians, academics and others. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-045-0 $16.99

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PRAYER—M. BASIL PENNINGTON Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Edition: The Beginning of Centering Prayer By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO; Thomas Keating, OCSO; and Thomas E. Clarke, SJ Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD

A new edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement. 5 x 71⁄4, 128 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-182-2 $12.99

The Monks of Mount Athos: A Western Monk’s Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO; Preface by Archimandrite Dionysios

Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athos—a place like no other on earth. 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-78-2 $18.95

Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary

The Song of Songs A Spiritual Commentary

By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Illus. by Phillip Ratner “Both inspiring and visually beautiful.”

By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Illus. by Phillip Ratner “Brings to life the unconditional love of God for each of us.”

—Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 176 pp Full-page b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-234-8 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese

—American Benedictine Review 6 x 9, 160 pp Full-page b/w illus., Quality PB 978-1-59473-235-5 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-004-7 $19.99

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PRAYER RECENTLY PUBLISHED

LIVING

INTO

HOPE

A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell Foreword by Karen Armstrong

Drawing on her amazing life experiences, Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell speaks out with a bold, distinctive voice on the pressing issues that face us today: love, justice, reconciliation, forgiveness and community. “Warm, clear and penetrating…. Read and begin to see both scripture and life in a new and intimate dynamic.” —Joan Chittister, OSB, St. Scholastica Priory; co-author, Uncommon Gratitude

“[Unites] a remarkable life of engagement with the important and often difficult issues of our time…. A fascinating, inspiring and helpful book.” —Rev. John M. Buchanan, pastor, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago; editor/publisher, the Christian Century 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99

The Art of Public Prayer, 2nd Edition Not for Clergy Only

Bringing the Psalms to Life: How to Understand and Use the Book of Psalms

By Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD

A resource for worshipers today looking to change hardened worship patterns that stand in the way of everyday spirituality.

By Daniel F. Polish, PhD “A book of profound spirituality … for Jews and Christians alike.” —Catholic News Service 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-157-2 $16.95

6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-06-5 $19.99

JL Keeping Faith with the Psalms: Deepen Your Relationship with God Using the Book of Psalms By Daniel F. Polish, PhD “Excellent.” —Religious Book Club 6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-300-2 $18.99

JL Prayers to an Evolutionary God By William Cleary;Afterword by Diarmuid O’Murchu

Eighty prose prayers and related commentary invite you to consider that religion and science can be combined to create an expanding view of the universe—an evolutionary faith. “Sure to intrigue thoughtful readers.” —Quest Magazine 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-006-1 $21.99

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Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art Transforming Words & Images into HeartCentered Prayer By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD

An engaging introduction for the contemporary reader that presents this Christian prayer practice as a contemplative practice available to anyone, no matter your faith tradition. “Draws on a wealth of experience and knowledge…. Opens rich new possibilities for lectio divina practice. An excellent resource, it will find a permanent place on my shelves and be taken down frequently.” —Nancy L. Bieber, author, Decision Making and Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99

“With perceptiveness and grace … revitalizes an ancient way of reading the universe. A beautiful reminder that, if only we can slow down enough to see again, the heavens are still reflecting the glory of God.” —Paula Huston, author, By Way of Grace: Moving from Faithfulness to Holiness

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PRAYER Praying with Our Hands 21 Practices of Embodied Prayer from the World’s Spiritual Traditions

Sacred Attention A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment By Margaret D. McGee

Framed on the Christian liturgical year and paired with images of the seasons of the earth, each chapter includes an insightful and poignant narrative that illustrates the sur“Stunning … inspiring … will make readers want to roll prising richness to be out their prayer mats, kneel or twist into the lotus found in every attention-getting moment. position—and get praying.” —Publishers Weekly “Magnificent…. [Gives] new insights and challenges 8 x 8, 96 pp, 22 duotone photos, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-16-4 $16.95 Translated into German and Portuguese [for] the particular cycle of the year.” By Jon M. Sweeney Photos by Jennifer J.Wilson Foreword by Mother Tessa Bielecki Afterword by Taitetsu Unno, PhD

—Catholic Library World

Secrets of Prayer: A Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life

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TITLE INDEX Abraham’s Bind..................................................23 Adam & Eve’s First Sunset ..................................59 Adam & Eve’s New Day ......................................62 Art of Public Prayer, 2nd Edition ..........................36 Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict ..........18, 43, 55 Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season ........49 Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul ................26 Beading—The Creative Spirit ..............................24 Because Nothing Looks Like God ..........................60 Bede Griffiths: An Intro. to His Interspiritual Thought ..........................................................47 Bhagavad Gita ............................................18, 43 Bible Baby Names................................................28 Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit..............61 Blessed Relief ................................................16, 34 Blessing the Animals ..........................................25 Book of Mormon..............................................8, 46 Bread, Body, Spirit ........................................20, 48 Bridge to Forgiveness......................................22, 34 Bringing the Psalms to Life ..................................36 But God Remembered ..........................................59 Cain & Abel ......................................................59 Caresharing ..................................................11, 33 Cast in God’s Image ............................................32 Celtic Christian Spirituality ........................5, 19, 41 Changing Christian World ..................................28 Christians & Jews—Faith to Faith ........................29 Christians & Jews in Dialogue..............................28 Chuang-tzu ..................................................21, 43 Claiming Earth as Common Ground ................3, 25 Confucius, the Analects ................................18, 43 Conscience..........................................................35 Contemplative Crochet..........................................24 Creating a Spiritual Retirement ......................17, 23 Creative Aging ..............................................17, 23 Dance—The Sacred Art ..................................12, 50 Dangerous Dozen ..........................................15, 47 Daughters of the Desert ........................................23 Decision-Making & Spiritual Discernment ....12, 14, 50 Dhammapada ..............................................18, 43 Disaster Spiritual Care ..................................11, 33 Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature ..............................................8, 45, 56 Divining the Body ..............................................56 Does God Ever Sleep? ..........................................62 Does God Forgive Me?..........................................62 Does God Hear My Prayer? ..................................62 Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action ..................61 Earth, Water, Fire, & Air ....................................25 Ecclesiastes ................................................7, 8, 45 Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow ..........................32 11th Commandment ............................................60 Empty Chair ......................................................26 End of Days....................................................8, 41 Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Edition ................32 Ethics of the Sages ......................................6, 8, 45 Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life......................25, 50 Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Edition ..........14, 35 Finding Hope ....................................................26 Finding Joy ........................................................32 Finding Time for the Timeless ..............................55 First Sikh Spiritual Master ..................................54 Fly Fishing—The Sacred Art NEW ........................13 For Heaven’s Sake ..............................................59 Formula for Proper Living....................................34

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Knitting Way......................................................24 Labyrinths from the Outside In........................19, 51 Laugh Your Way to Grace ........................27, 48, 51 Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art..................14, 36, 51 Life of Evelyn Underhill ......................................47 Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom ..............................46 Living into Hope ................................2, 27, 36, 48 Losses of Our Lives..........................................4, 34 Lost Sayings of Jesus ........................................8, 41 Mahatma Gandhi: His Life and Ideas ..................47 Maimonides—Essential Teachings NEW ..................6 Making a Heart for God ......................................19 Making Prayer Real ............................................36 Masking and Unmasking Ourselves NEW ..............4 Meditation & Its Practices ..................................54 Meditation without Gurus....................................33 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius ........................8, 46 Modern Jews Engage the New Testament ................29 Money and the Way of Wisdom ........................7, 55 Monks of Mount Athos ........................................35 Naamah, Noah’s Wife..........................................62 Native American Stories of the Sacred ................8, 46 New Feminist Christianity ..........................2, 53, 56 Next to Godliness ..........................................20, 48 Noah’s Wife ........................................................59 Our Dance with God............................................22 Painting Path ....................................................24 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals/ Grieving Practices ............................................30 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies ......30 Philokalia ................................................8, 10, 41 Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening ....................51 Prayers to an Evolutionary God ............................36 Praying with Our Hands ....................................37 Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care NEW........11 Proverbs: Annotated & Explained NEW ..................7 Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary ..........................35 Quilting Path ....................................................24 Qur’an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad ....8, 9, 44 Recovery—The Sacred Art ..............................22, 34 Religion Gone Astray NEW ....................................1 Remembering My Grandparent..............................61 Remembering My Pet............................................61 Renewal in the Wilderness ..............................13, 25 Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces ..............4, 16, 27, 34 Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible ............15, 30 Rumi and Islam..............................................8, 44 Running—The Sacred Art..............................12, 51 Sacred Art of Bowing ....................................12, 51 Sacred Art of Chant ......................................12, 51 Sacred Art of Fasting......................................12, 52 Sacred Art of Forgiveness ................................16, 52 Sacred Art of Listening ........................................52 Sacred Art of Lovingkindness ......................3, 12, 52 Sacred Attention ............................................37, 52 Sacred Speech......................................................55 Sacred Writings of Paul....................................8, 42 Saint Augustine of Hippo ..........................8, 10, 42 Saving Civility NEW ............................................3 Scrapbooking Journey ..........................................24 Secret Book of John ..........................................8, 44 Secrets of Prayer ............................................14, 37 Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna..8, 21, 43 Self, Struggle & Change ......................................23 Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven ................26 Sex Texts from the Bible ................................5, 8, 42 Show Me Your Way..............................................33

Simone Weil: A Modern Pilgrimage ......................47 Song of Songs: A Spiritual Commentary ................35 Soul Fire ......................................................17, 48 Soulwork of Clay ................................................24 Spiritual Adventures in the Snow ....................12, 52 Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World ..15, 30, 46 Spiritual Manifestos ............................................30 Spiritual Perspectives on America’s Role as Superpower ..................................................35 Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization, 2nd Edition....35 Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga ....................54 Spiritual Writings on Mary ..................8, 19, 42, 57 Spirituality for Brokenness ..............................16, 34 Spirituality 101 ..................................................57 Spiritually Healthy Divorce ............................11, 33 Spring: A Spiritual Biography of the Season............49 Sri Ramakrishna, the Face of Silence......................54 Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother..........................54 St. Ignatius Loyola—The Spiritual Writings NEW..........................................................10,42 Summer: A Spiritual Biography of the Season..........49 Tagore: The Mystic Poets ......................................49 Talking about God ..............................................53 Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom ........8, 45 Tao Te Ching ............................................8, 21, 43 Technology & Spirituality ....................................55 Ten Amazing People ......................................15, 60 Thanking & Blessing—The Sacred Art............12, 52 Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action ................61 Three Gates to Meditation Practice ........................52 Triumph of Eve ..................................................23 Vedanta Way to Peace and Happiness .................. 54 Vivekananda, World Teacher ................................54 Voices from Genesis ..............................................23 Waking Up ........................................................46 Walk with Four Spiritual Guides ....................21, 30 Way of a Pilgrim ......................................8, 10, 42 We Jews and Jesus................................................30 What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality ....13, 25 What Does God Look Like? ..................................62 What Is God’s Name? ..........................................62 What Matters ....................................................27 What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church ..........58 What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple ............58 What You Will See Inside a Mosque ..................9, 58 What You Will See Inside a Synagogue ..................58 Where Does God Live?..........................................62 Where Is God? ....................................................62 White Fire ..........................................................56 Whitman: The Mystic Poets ..................................49 Who Are the Real Chosen People?......................9, 53 Who Is My God? 2nd Edition ........................30, 53 Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season............49 Wisdom in the Telling ..........................................48 Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature ..........13, 25, 57 Women of Color Pray ....................................37, 57 Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership NEW ................................................................2 Workplace and Spirituality ..................................55 Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts ......................47 Zohar: Annotated & Explained ..................8, 32, 45

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AUTHOR INDEX Addison, Howard A. . . . .32, 33 Adiswarananda, Swami . . . . .54 Andrews, Charles F. . . . . . . . .47 Angel, Mark D. . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Aprile, Dianne . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Ashley, Willard W. C., Sr. . . . . . 11, 33 Attas, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Bankson, Marjory Zoet 17, 23, 24 Baskette, Molly Phinney .33, 61 Bernstein, Laura . . . . . . . . . .28 Berrigan, Daniel . . . . . . . . . .35 Bieber, Nancy L. . . . .12, 14, 50 Biers-Ariel, Matt . . . . . . . . . .23 Bohler, Carolyn Jane . . . . .4, 53 Boys, Mary C. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Burroughs, Kendra Crossen . . 8, 18, 21, 43 Caduto, Michael J. . .23, 25, 50 Call, Carolyne . . . . . . . . .11, 33 Camp, Carole Ann . . . . .19, 51 Campbell, Joan Brown . . . . . .2, 27, 36, 48 Caruso, Lynn L. . . . . . . . .25, 57 Cheen, Guo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chickerneo, Nancy Barrett . . . . 13, 25, 57 Chilcote, Paul W. . . . . . . . . . . .5 Clarke, Thomas E. . . . . .14, 35 Cleary, William . . . . . . . . . . .36 Clouse, Robert G. . . . . . . .8, 41 Cohen, Norman J. . . . . . . .4, 23 Cohen-Kiener, Andrea . . .3, 25 Coles, Robert . . . . . . . . . .35, 47 Conover, Sarah . . . . . . . . . . .23 Cook, Michael J. . . . . . . . . . .29 Cooper, David A. . . . . . . .33, 52 Cooper, Howard . . . . . . . . . .26 Copeland-Payton, Nancy .4, 34 Corcoran, Nancy . . . . . . .14, 37 Crandall-Frazier, Cindy . . . . .24 Cropper, Margaret . . . . . . . .47 Davies, Stevan . . . . . . .8, 41, 44 Davis, Adam . . . . . . . .20, 28, 48 Dhillon, Harish . . . . . . . . . . .54 Dhiman, Satinder . . . . . . . . .55 Diamant, Anita . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dorff, Elliot N. . . . . . . . . . . .31 Douty, Linda . . . . . . . . . .17, 23 Drucker, Malka . . . . . . . . . . .56 Earle, Mary C. . . . . . . .5, 19, 41 Eisenkramer, Eric . . . . . . . . .13 Ellsworth, Wendy . . . . . . . . . .24 Falcon, Ted . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 29 Farrell, Mary Cronk . . . . . . .23 Felch, Susan M. . . . . . . . . . . .49 Firestone, Reuven . . . . . . .9, 53 Ford, Marcia . . . . . . .16, 26, 52 Ford-Grabowsky, Mary . . .8, 19, 42, 57 Foster, Karen . . . . . . . . . .12, 52 Frankiel, Tamar . . . . . . . .31, 32 Furlong, Monica . . . . . . . . . .47 Gamard, Ibrahim . . . . . . .8, 44 Gillman, Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Gold, August . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Goldman, Caren . .4, 16, 27, 34 Goldstein, Niles Elliot . . . . . .30 Green, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Guerrero, Diana L. . . . . .13, 25 Hacala, Sara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Harnden, Philip . . . . . . .27, 48 Hartin-Gelardi, Lorraine . . . 48 Harvey, Andrew . . . . . . . .21, 30 Hass, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Heckman, Bud . . . . . . . . .1, 28 HernĂĄndez, Ana . . . . . . .12, 51 Hoffman, Lawrence A. . .36, 58 Homolka, Walter . . . . . . . .6, 28 Hornsby, Teresa J. . . . . .5, 8, 42 Howard, Martha . . . . . . . . . .26 Hunt, Mary E. . . . . . . .2, 53, 56 Hurty, Kathleen S. . . . . . . . . . .2 Huynh, Thomas . . . .18, 43, 55 Ittner, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Jackson, Christal M. . . . .37, 57 Jani, Mahendra . . . . . . . . . . .58 Jani, Vandana . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Jefferts Schori, Katharine . .2, 27 Johnson, Cait . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Judson, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Kay, Warren A. . . . . . . . . .12, 51 Keane, Michael . . . . . . . . . . .58 Keating, Thomas . . . . . . .14, 35 Kedar, Karyn D. . . . . .22, 26, 34 Kelley, Joseph T. . . . . .8, 10, 42 Khan, Aisha Karen . . . . . .9, 58 King, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Kohn, Livia . . . . . . . . . . .21, 43 Korn, Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . .31 KĂźng, Hans . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 28 Kushner, Karen . . . . . . . .60, 62 Kushner, Lawrence . . . . 31, 32, 60, 62 Landy, Robert J. . . . . . . . . . .26 Laufer, Joanna . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Lee, Sara S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Lewis, Kenneth S. . . . . . . . . .27 Lin, Derek . . . . . . . . . .8, 21, 43 Lindahl, Kay . . . . .2, 51, 52, 62 Lionberger, John . . . . . . .13, 25 Liss-Levinson, Nechama .33, 61 MacDaniels, Janice . . . . . . . .24 Mackenzie, Don . . . . . . . .1, 29 Magida, Arthur J. . . . . . . .1, 29 Maguire, Jack . . . . . . . . .18, 43 Marques, Joan . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Marshall, Jay . . . . . . . . . .12, 52 Matlins, Stuart M. . . . .1, 29, 30 Matt, Daniel C. . . . . . .8, 32, 45 McFee, Marcia . . . . . . . . .12, 52 McGee, Margaret D. .12, 20, 37, 50, 52 McNeil, Russell . . . . . . . . .8, 46 McQuiston, John, II . . . . . . .55 Michaelson, Jay . . . . . . . . . . .32 Miller, Ron . .5, 8, 28, 41, 42, 50 Mossa, Mark . . . . . . . . . .10, 42 Mukerji, Dhan Gopal . . . . . .54 Murphy, Claire Rudolf . . . . .23 Nachman of Breslov . . . . . . .26 Neiss, Rori Picker . . . . . . .1, 28

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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS

Offers today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context and meaning of the text.

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Presents the primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition—selections from the writings of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland. See p. 5 for bio of Mary C. Earle and John Philip Newell. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99

THE END OF DAYS: Essential Selections from Apocalyptic Texts— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Robert G. Clouse, PhD

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THE HIDDEN GOSPEL

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MATTHEW: Annotated & Explained

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Christianity THE SACRED WRITINGS

PAUL: Selections Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Ron Miller

Presents Paul’s teachings for living a life filled with spiritual vigor, for experiencing profound joy even in the face of trouble and for understanding the fundamental power of love to overcome any obstacle. “Scholarly and spiritual.... Challenges the reader to plumb the deepest meanings of [the writings of] this often misunderstood leader in the early Jewish-Christian church.” —David L. Coppola, PhD, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University

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SAINT AUGUSTINE

OF HIPPO: Selections from Confessions and Other Essential Writings—Annotated & Explained

Annotation by Joseph T. Kelley, PhD Translation from the Augustinian Heritage Institute, The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century

Provides insight into the mind and heart of this foundational Christian figure. Explores the deep undercurrents of Augustine’s spiritual quest that still inspire Christians today. Joseph T. Kelley, PhD, is founder of the Center for Augustinian Study and Legacy, and associate professor in religious and theological studies at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-282-9 $16.99

SEX TEXTS

FROM THE

BIBLE: Selections Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Teresa J. Hornsby; Foreword by Amy-Jill Levine

Demystifies the Bible, synthesizing basic historical, theological, literary and linguistic ideas about the Bible’s texts with our modern attitudes about sex. Teresa J. Hornsby is associate professor of religion at Drury University and director of Drury’s Women and Gender Studies Program. Amy-Jill Levine is professor of New Testament Studies and director of the Carpenter Program in Religion, Gender and Sexuality at Vanderbilt University. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-217-1 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese

SPIRITUAL WRITINGS

MARY: Annotated & Explained

Annotation by Mary Ford-Grabowsky; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

Examines the essential aspects of Mary’s role in history and in life today. Over two hundred selections. “Beautifully expresses the essence of the human relationship with Mary…. Highly recommended.” —Catholic Library World

Mary Ford-Grabowsky is a popular author, scholar and teacher. She is author or editor of many books, including Prayers for All People and WomanPrayers: Prayers by Women from Throughout History and around the World. NEW

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ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA—THE SPIRITUAL WRITINGS Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mark Mossa, SJ

A fascinating introduction to Ignatian spirituality that draws from contemporary translations of original texts including The Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius of Loyola’s autobiography, and his collected letters and instructions. Mark Mossa, SJ, teaches American Catholicism at Fordham University and has also taught at Loyola University in New Orleans (See p. 10 for more information.) 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp (est), Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-301-7 $16.99

THE WAY OF A PILGRIM: The Jesus Prayer Journey—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Gleb Pokrovsky; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

Completely accessible new edition of this timeless account of an anonymous wanderer on a journey across nineteenth-century Russia with nothing but a backpack, some bread, a Bible and a burning desire to learn the true meaning of the words of St. Paul: “Pray without ceasing.” Gleb Pokrovsky is a graduate of St.Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, New York. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-31-7 $14.95 Translated into French, Italian and Portuguese

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Eastern Religions & Traditions THE ART

WAR—SPIRITUALITY

FOR

CONFLICT: Annotated & Explained

By Sun Tzu; Annotation by Thomas Huynh;Translation by Thomas Huynh and the Editors at Sonshi.com; Foreword by Marc Benioff; Preface by Thomas Cleary

“SkyLight Paths has restored Sun’s place among spiritual classics of the East with this fresh, new annotated translation of a timely and perennially popular classic for a nonscholarly audience.” —Library Journal Thomas Huynh is founder of www.sonshi.com, the web’s leading and most respected resource on Sun Tzu’s Art of War. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-244-7 $16.99

Translated into Portuguese and Turkish

BHAGAVAD GITA: Annotated & Explained Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

Explains all the references and philosophical terms, and shares the interpretations of famous spiritual leaders and scholars. “Valuable for both casual readers and scholars.” —Library Journal Kendra Crossen Burroughs is an author and editor. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-28-7 $16.95

Translated into Italian

CHUANG-TZU:

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

The Tao of Perfect Happiness—Selections Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Livia Kohn, PhD

Draws on key selections from this timeless text to elucidate foundational Taoist beliefs and practices. Livia Kohn, PhD, a leading Taoist scholar, is professor emerita of religion and East Asian studies at Boston University. (See p. 21 for more information.) 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-296-6 $16.99

CONFUCIUS, THE ANALECTS RECENTLY PUBLISHED

The Path of the Sage—Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Rodney L.Taylor, PhD Translation by James Legge; revised by Rodney L.Taylor, PhD

An intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects. Explains why the Analects hold enduring and universal wisdom for our time. Rodney L.Taylor, PhD, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, is professor of religious studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. (See p. 18.) 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-306-2 $16.99

DHAMMAPADA: Annotated & Explained Annotation by Jack Maguire; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

These words—spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago—contain all of Buddhism’s key teachings. “The pith of Buddha’s teachings are herein wondrously and excellently presented.” —Joan Halifax Roshi, head teacher, Upaya Zen Center

Jack Maguire is a Zen student and author. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-42-3 $14.95 Translated into Italian and Russian

SELECTIONS

FROM THE

GOSPEL

SRI RAMAKRISHNA

Annotated & Explained Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

The teachings of Ramakrishna, India’s greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. See above for bio of Kendra Crossen Burroughs. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-46-1 $16.95 Translated into Italian and Russian

TAO TE CHING: Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Derek Lin; Foreword by Lama Surya Das

An accessible, poetic and completely original translation explains the imagery and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom. “Highlight[s] the simplicity, balance, and learning from life’s paradoxical truths.” —Midwest Book Review

Derek Lin is director of Tao Studies at the Great Tao Foundation of America. He also serves as webmaster of www.taoism.net, a leading resource for the Tao on the Internet. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist leaders and teachers. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-204-1 $16.99

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Gnosticism GNOSTIC WRITINGS

ON THE

SOUL: Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Andrew Phillip Smith; Foreword by Stephan A. Hoeller

Two ancient Gnostic texts—The Exegesis on the Soul and The Hymn of the Pearl, both presented here in all-new translations—reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. “One of the clearest and most accessible entry-points to the wisdom of the ancient Gnostics that I have ever seen.” —Richard Smoley, author, Forbidden Faith: The Gnostic Legacy from the Gospels to The Da Vinci Code

See p. 41 for bio of Andrew Phillip Smith. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 144 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-220-1 $16.99

THE GOSPEL

PHILIP: Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Andrew Phillip Smith; Foreword by Stevan Davies

Reveals otherwise unrecorded sayings of Jesus and fragments of Gnostic mythology, and examines the joyful imagery of mystical union in the bridal chamber that was the pursuit of Christian Gnosticism. “Excellent. A valuable contribution to our ongoing efforts to understand the richness of early Christianity.” —Timothy Freke, co-author, The Jesus Mysteries and Jesus and the Lost Goddess See p. 41 for bio of Andrew Phillip Smith. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-111-2 $16.99

THE GOSPEL

THOMAS: Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Stevan Davies; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

irit One Sp b lu Book C n ti Selec o

Sheds new light on the origins of Christianity and portrays Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage. This collection of aphoristic sayings describes the Kingdom of God as a present fact about the world, rather than a future promise or future threat. “Opens up aphorisms in Thomas and spells out just what it means to practice peace, hospitality, love, compassion and openness.” —Spirituality & Health See p. 41 for bio of Stevan Davies. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-45-4 $16.99

Translated into Italian and Russian

THE SECRET BOOK OF JOHN: The Gnostic Gospel—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Stevan Davies

The most significant and influential text of the ancient Gnostic religion tells the story of how God fell from perfect Oneness to imprisonment in the material world, and how we can reverse God’s descent and find our salvation. “A helpful steppingstone toward understanding the distinctiveness of Gnostic thought, its relationship to Christian traditions, and its all-inclusive understanding of the Divine.” —Miriam Therese Winter, Medical Mission Sister; professor, Hartford Seminary; author, The Gospel According to Mary: A New Testament for Women

See p. 41 for bio of Stevan Davies. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-082-5 $16.99

Islam THE QUR’AN

AND

SAYINGS

PROPHET MUHAMMAD

Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Sohaib N. Sultan Translation by Yusuf Ali, revised by Sohaib N. Sultan Foreword by Jane I. Smith

An updated translation presents the foundational wisdom of Islam. Easy-tounderstand and easy-to-access format. “A clear distillation of Islam’s essentials from the sources, this book should prove useful for any introduction to Islam…. Recommended.” —Choice 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-222-5 $16.99

RUMI

AND ISLAM

Selections from His Stories, Poems, and Discourses—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Ibrahim Gamard

Focuses on Rumi’s place within the Sufi tradition of Islam, providing readers with an image of the mystical side of the religion—one that has love of God at its core and sublime wisdom teachings as its pathways. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-002-3 $15.99

See Also: Ghazali on the Principles of Islamic Spirituality: Selections from Forty Foundations of Religion—Annotated & Explained, p. 9.

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Judaism & Hebrew Bible THE DIVINE FEMININE

AWARDWINNER

BIBLICAL WISDOM LITERATURE

Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD

Selections from the Hebrew books of Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes and Job, and the Wisdom literature books of Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon. See below for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-109-9 $16.99 RECENTLY PUBLISHED

ECCLESIASTES: Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton

Presents the book of Ecclesiastes as a rational and inspirational guide to living well in the midst of uncertainty. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-287-4 $16.99

ETHICS

OF THE

SAGES: Pirke Avot—Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Clarifies the ethical teachings of the early Rabbis and highlights parallels with other faith traditions. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author, storyteller and essayist. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-207-2 $16.99

HASIDIC TALES: Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

Brings the legendary tales of the impassioned Hasidic rabbis to life by presenting them as stories rather than as parables. “Filled with insights into human nature and Divine activity in everyday life…. There is plenty of wise counsel here.” —Spirituality & Health

AWARDWINNER

See above for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-86-7 $16.95 Translated into Czech, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish

THE HEBREW PROPHETS: Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi

Makes the wisdom of these timeless teachers available to readers with no previous knowledge of the Hebrew prophets. “A valuable introduction to understanding passages of the [Hebrew Scriptures], fully accessible to readers who have little or no knowledge of the Hebrew Bible or Judaism.” —Midwest Book Review

See above for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-037-5 $16.99

TANYA, THE MASTERPIECE

HASIDIC WISDOM

Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi

Offers a contemporary English translation of key selections of Tanya coupled with commentary designed to clarify and amplify the Hasidic wisdom it contains. See above for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-275-1 $16.99

ZOHAR: Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Daniel C. Matt; Foreword by Andrew Harvey

The best introduction to the Zohar, the cornerstone text of the Jewish mystical tradition. Daniel C. Matt is author of The Essential Kabbalah:The Heart of Jewish Mysticism and God & the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony between Science & Spirituality. He was formerly professor of Jewish mysticism at Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-51-5 $15.99

Translated into Italian and Russian

See Also: Maimonides—Essential Teachings on Jewish Faith and Ethics: The Book of Knowledge and the Thirteen Principles of Faith—Annotated and Explained, p. 6. Proverbs: Annotated and Explained, p. 7.

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Mormonism THE BOOK

MORMON

Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Jana Riess Foreword by Phyllis Tickle

Probes the principal themes and historical foundation of this controversial, provocative narrative. Focuses on key selections that offer insight into contemporary Mormon beliefs and scriptural emphases. Jana Riess is religion book review editor for Publishers Weekly and author of The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England and What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide. A longtime expert on religion in America, Phyllis Tickle is author of more than two dozen books. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-076-4 $16.99

Native American NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES

OF THE

SACRED

Annotated & Explained Retold and Annotated by Evan T. Pritchard

Teaching tales containing elegantly simple illustrations of time-honored truths highlight the sacredness of all life and affirm that we are each an integral part of all that is holy. Drawn from tribes across North America. “Edifying…. Brims with insights into the relevance of Native American spirituality [to] the challenges that face us all as individuals and as a nation embedded in the natural world.” —Spirituality & Health

Evan T. Pritchard, who is of Mi’kmaq and Celtic descent, is director of the Center for Algonquin Culture and professor of Native American studies and philosophy at Marist College. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-112-9 $16.99

Stoicism THE MEDITATIONS

MARCUS AURELIUS

Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Russell McNeil, PhD Translation by George Long, revised by Russell McNeil, PhD

Ancient Stoic wisdom that speaks vibrantly today about life, business, government and spirit. “Has much to say [about] our contentious times…. Substantive.” —Spirituality & Practice Russell McNeil, PhD, is lecturer and web editor for Malaspina Great Book Series, a leading web resource for classic literature. He is a physicist and former president at Vancouver Island University in British Columbia. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-236-2 $16.99

SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHY SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion Edited by Ira Rifkin and the Editors at SkyLight Paths Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles

Who were the most innovative spiritual leaders of the past century?

Fascinating profiles of the most important spiritual leaders of the past one hundred years. An invaluable reference of twentieth-century religion and an inspiring resource for spiritual challenge today. “A wonderful, provocative collection.... It’s an admiring and instructive survey.” —Bob Abernethy, executive editor and host, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, PBS 6 x 9, 304 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-241-6 $18.99

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SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHY RECENTLY PUBLISHED

A DANGEROUS DOZEN Twelve Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus By The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Meet twelve fascinating—at times, intimidating—Christian change agents who were unafraid to ask what God would have them do in the face of life’s realities—and unafraid to go ahead and do it. Their words and actions challenged the status quo, and in so doing they showed the face of Jesus to the Church and to the world. Paul of Tarsus • Mary Magdalene • Origen of Alexandria • Francis of Assisi • Hildegard of Bingen • Thomas Cranmer • Sojourner Truth • Dorothy Day • Dietrich Bonhoeffer • Janani Luwum • Oscar Romero • K. H. Ting “Makes for lively reading…. Suitable for group or individual study.” —Publishers Weekly

See p. 15.

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The Life of Evelyn Underhill: An Intimate Portrait of the Groundbreaking Author of Mysticism

Bede Griffiths An Introduction to His Interspiritual Thought By Wayne Teasdale

The first in-depth study of Bede Griffiths’ contemplative experience and thought, exploring the intersection of Hinduism and Christianity.

By Margaret Cropper; with a new Foreword by Dana Greene

One of Underhill’s closest friends captures the spirit, journey and wisdom of the influential spiritual thinker. 6 x 9, 288 pp b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-893361-70-6 $18.95

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Simone Weil A Modern Pilgrimage By Robert Coles; with a new Foreword by the author

“[A] substantive work on one of the giants of the contemplative tradition.” —Spirituality & Health

Mahatma Gandhi His Life and Ideas By Charles F. Andrews; with a new Foreword by Dr.Arun Gandhi, Gandhi’s grandson & co-founder of the M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

Provides fascinating insight into the spiritual, political and historical environment that affected Gandhi, playing key roles in the development of his thought and action. “A fresh version of a classic text.... Bears witness to the power of loving (but not uncritical) interreligious dialogue and an ethical and compassionate approach to lifestyles, politics and economics.” —Anglican Theological Review 6 x 9, 336 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB, 978-1-893361-89-8 $18.95

6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-34-8 $16.95

A brilliant portrait of this strange and controversial figure and her mystical experiences. “Coles takes up certain themes and passions that preoccupied his subjects, and wrestles with them as one might do with those of any figure who has become a lifelong spiritual companion.” —New York Times Book Review

Zen Effects The Life of Alan Watts By Monica Furlong; with a new Foreword by the author “For illuminating details on how Watts happened to be in the right place at the right time to bring Zen to the attention of millions, this biography is a must.” —Los Angeles Times 6 x 9, 264 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-32-4 $16.95

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Translated into Dutch and Korean

SPIRITUALITY Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho- , Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others

Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor

By Philip Harnden

An ex-lawyer turned stand-up comedian and minister presents a deliciously rebellious pitch for the power of humor in the spiritual search.

Vignettes of forty spiritual travelers and the few, ordinary things they carried with them— from place to place, from day to day, from birth to death—offer a graceful way of traveling through life.

By Rev. Susan Sparks

UMW Pick

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United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

Soul Fire Accessing Your Creativity

Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell; Foreword by Karen Armstrong

By Thomas Ryan, CSP

“[A] soulful cheer for creativity… [Will] inspire and encourage others—regardless of their professed or practiced faith.”

Pick

An inspiring call to step out of ourselves, beyond the walls of the church and into the thick of humanity to create beloved community.

—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9,160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99

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SPIRITUAL LITERATURE Bread, Body, Spirit Finding the Sacred in Food Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck

“An intellectual and thought provoking look at how the human spirit is fueled.” —Midwest Book Review 6 x 9, 224 pp Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99

RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PB

Hearing the Call across Traditions Readings on Faith and Service Edited by Adam Davis Foreword by Eboo Patel 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-303-1 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-264-5 $29.99

“A rich resource for discernment and reflection.” —MultiCultural Review

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Next to Godliness Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping Edited by Alice Peck A “Top Ten Book for Spiritual Reading.” —Detroit Free Press

“Thoughtful, surprising ... inspires us to think differently about how we keep our domestic space…. Hard to resist.” —Washington Post

“A cultural landmark exploring our changing attitudes about home.” —Detroit Free Press 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-214-0 $19.99

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Wisdom in the Telling Finding Inspiration and Grace in Traditional Folktales and Myths Retold By Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi 6 x 9, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-185-3 $19.99

“Spellbinding…. Opens our eyes to the common human heritage of all the world’s people as well as our own personal humanity.” —Jack Maguire, author, Creative Storytelling and The Power of Personal Storytelling

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SPIRITUAL LITERATURE The Spiritual Biography of the Seasons Series All Edited by Gary Schmidt and Susan M. Felch

Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season

Spring: A Spiritual Biography of the Season

Summer: A Spiritual Biography of the Season

Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season

Illus. by Mary Azarian

Illus. by Barry Moser

6 x 9, 320 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-118-1 $18.99

6 x 9, 352 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-246-1 $18.99

6 x 9, 304 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-183-9 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-083-2 $21.99

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“For fans of nature and literature, this thinking person’s anthology is a must have.”

“Beautiful.… It is indeed a joyous and penetrating look at the spiritual possibilities available to us.”

—★ Publishers Weekly starred review

“Treat yourself…. Sample this survey of some of the best poetry, memoir and landscape writing that has emerged from the season.”

—National Public Radio

“A sumptuous banquet.… These selections lift up an exquisite wholeness found within an everyday —★ Publishers Weekly sophistication.”

—Christianity Today

starred review

The Mystic Poets Hafiz: The Mystic Poets

Hopkins: The Mystic Poets

Translated and with Notes by Gertrude Bell Preface by Ibrahim Gamard

Preface by Rev. Thomas Ryan, CSP

Hafiz, a Sufi teacher of the highest order, is considered the greatest Persian poet of all time. This beautiful sampling of Hafiz’s works captures his deep spiritual understanding.

Gerard Manley Hopkins, the great British Christian mystic poet, is beloved for his unusual images of the physical world and the spiritual life. 5 x 71⁄4, 112 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-010-8 $16.99

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Tagore: The Mystic Poets

Whitman: The Mystic Poets

Preface by Swami Adiswarananda

Preface by Gary David Comstock

Rabindranath Tagore is often considered the “Shakespeare” of modern India. A great mystic, Tagore was the teacher of W. B. Yeats and Robert Frost, the close friend of Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi, and the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

The ideal introduction to the spirituality of the beloved American poet. Offers a glimpse into his themes of love for country, love for others and deepening our understanding of self. 5 x 71⁄4, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-041-2 $16.99

5 x 71⁄4, 144 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-008-5 $16.99

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Dance—The Sacred Art The Joy of Movement as a Spiritual Practice

RECENTLY PUBLISHED

By Cynthia Winton-Henry

Provides detailed exercises that will help you learn to trust your body and interpret its physical and spiritual intentions, for both newcomers and seasoned movers alike. “The joy of movement leaps off the pages…. Sound theology, personal stories, and clear guidelines for dancing alone or in community … [are] invaluable.” —Rev. Jane E. Vennard, author, Praying with Body and Soul 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-268-3 $16.99

Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life A Guide to Many Practices By Michael J.Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar “Herbal experts will treasure the extensive spiritual application contexts, and beginners will find comfort in the cultivation basics.”

7 x 9, 208 pp, 20+ b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99

—Publishers Weekly

AWARDWINNER

irit One Sp b lu Book C n Selectio

The Gospel of Thomas A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice By Ron Miller Translations by Stevan Davies

An innovative guide that brings a new spiritual classic into daily life. 6 x 9, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-047-4 $14.99 Translated into Czech, German and Portuguese

Hospitality—The Sacred Art Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome By Rev. Nanette Sawyer Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca “Urges us to discover the power of invitation and welcome…. Highly recommended for all church libraries.” —Congregational Libraries Today 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99

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Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way By Nancy L. Bieber “Weaves practical insights for cultivating discernment with pageturning stories and repeatable practices. [It] will create ... healthy decisions that are the ripe fruit of ongoing practices for discernment.” —Kent Ira Groff, author, What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything?

Giving—The Sacred Art Creating a Lifestyle of Generosity By Lauren Tyler Wright A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice

Outlines the ways in which cultivating a lifestyle of generosity can be a source of personal transformation, spiritual renewal and deep joy. Includes practical exercises for calculating your “extra abundance.” “Refreshingly candid…. Readers of all faiths, or none, will find many useful suggestions for incorporating giving into their lives.” —Publishers Weekly 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-224-9 $16.99

Haiku—The Sacred Art A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines By Margaret D. McGee

Shows both beginning and experienced haiku writers how writing haiku can be a consciously spiritual practice for seekers of any faith tradition or no tradition. Offers stepby-step exercises for both individuals and writing groups. “Encourag[es] readers to use haikus ... to express themselves further ... a top pick for any poetry collection.” —Midwest Book Review 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99

See Also: Fly Fishing—The Sacred Art: Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice, p. 13.

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Labyrinths from the Outside In Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide

Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor

By Donna Schaper and Carole Ann Camp

A deliciously rebellious pitch for the power of humor in the spiritual search.

An accessible entryway to the history and philosophy of labyrinths. 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-18-8 $16.95

By Rev. Susan Sparks

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Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art Transforming Words & Images into HeartCentered Prayer By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD

AWARDWINNER

The Sacred Art of Bowing Preparing to Practice By Andi Young

A companion for your journey rather than an instruction book. Shares helpful insights that will inspire you to begin or deepen your own bowing practice through a comprehensive look at bowing as practiced in many spiritual traditions; illustrations of bowing in practice; inspiring reflections from people who practice the sacred art of bowing; and advice on how you too can incorporate bowing into your daily spiritual life. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 128 pp, b/w illus., Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-82-9 $14.95 Translated into Italian and Russian

6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-280-5

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life— The Listening Center Workshop By Kay Lindahl, founder of The Listening Center

Ideal for those who want to become better listeners: individuals, religious and spiritual groups, book clubs, clergy and lay leaders in congregations of all faiths, therapists, chaplains, hospice volunteers, interfaith organizations, teachers, doctors and nurses, salespeople, counselors and anyone engaged in small group work. 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-85-0 $16.95 Translated into Russian

Running —The Sacred Art Preparing to Practice By Dr.Warren A. Kay Foreword by Kristin Armstrong

Will help turn your ordinary run into an extraordinary opportunity for spiritual growth. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99 Translated into German

The Sacred Art of Chant Preparing to Practice By Ana Hernández 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-036-8 $15.99

“A marvelous touchstone of heart-song for all who feel the spirit singing in prayer, meditation and daily life.” —Don Campbell, musician; author, The Mozart Effect and The Roar of Silence

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AWARDWINNER

The Sacred Art of Fasting Preparing to Practice

The Sacred Art of Forgiveness Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God’s Grace

By Thomas Ryan, CSP A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health

“A solid and stimulating addition to the reading list of interreligious discussion groups.” —America

By Marcia Ford “Belongs in the hands of anyone who needs to give or receive forgiveness.” 8 x 8,176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-175-4 $16.99 Translated into Russian

—Publishers Weekly

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-078-8 $15.99 AWARDWINNER

8 x 8,160 pp, b/w illus., Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-44-7 $16.99 Translated into Catalán, German, Slovenian and Spanish

The Sacred Art of Listening Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice

—M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action in order to transform attitudes.” —Montreal Anglican 51⁄2 81⁄2,176 pp, Quality PB Original,978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99

Sacred Attention A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment

Spiritual Adventures in the Snow Skiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul

By Margaret D. McGee “Attention is the great problem of our distractable age. Here’s a solution!”

By Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster Foreword by Paul Arthur

6 x 9,144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-291-1 $16.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-232-4 $19.99

Thanking & Blessing— The Sacred Art Spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness

The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice By Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health

By Kay Lindahl, founder of The Listening Center Illus. by Amy Schnapper “A truly beautiful book, and a powerful one…. True wisdom.”

—Bill McKibben, author, The End of Nature

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99

AWARDWINNER

By Jay Marshall, PhD Foreword by Philip Gulley “Gives hope and affirmation to all, but especially to those who aren’t aware of the power of simple goodwill, patience, and compassion…. An excellent choice for church libraries.”

d Feature in USA Today

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-270-6 $16.99

Demonstrates how spirituality is fed by play and challenge and how your snow-filled adventures can serve as a set of metaphors for seeing life’s ups and downs as part of a sacred rhythm.

Three Gates to Meditation Practice A Personal Journey into Sufism, Buddhism, and Judaism By David A. Cooper “A personal inward journey rich in insight into the path of retreat and meditation.” —Yoga Journal 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-22-5 $16.95 Translated into Portuguese

—National Church Library Association

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THEOLOGY GOD

THE

WHAT?

What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God By Carolyn Jane Bohler

Inspires you to consider a wide range of images of God in order to refine how you imagine God to have and use power, and how God wills and makes divine will happen—or not. “This book, while presumably about God, is in fact about us … about the fact that our naming of God reveals much about ourselves and the manifold ways we experience the world.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99 RECENTLY PUBLISHED

NEW FEMINIST CHRISTIANITY Many Voices, Many Views Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu

Powerful insights from ministers and theologians, activists and leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping, and being shaped by, the emerging directions of feminist Christianity. “Excellent…. Gather[s] a stellar group of authors from various backgrounds whose essays … offer predictions for the future.” —Englewood Review of Books 6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99

TALKING

ABOUT

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Exploring the Meaning of Religious Life with Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich and Heschel By Daniel F. Polish, PhD

A fascinating introduction to the theologies of four modern religious thinkers that will help us break through the superficial generalities so common in interfaith dialogue to expose perspectives that can unite us on the most profound levels. “The value of this book lies in Polish’s ability to point out the value of all four authors’ works for an authentic interreligious dialogue.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-272-0 $16.99; Hardcover, 978-1-59473-230-0 $21.99

WHO ARE

THE REAL CHOSEN PEOPLE? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PB

By Reuven Firestone, PhD

This fascinating examination of the religious phenomenon of chosenness explores the idea of covenant; the expressions of supersessionism as articulated through the scriptures of the three major monotheistic religions; how and why the ongoing competition and friction between these religions came about; and offers thoughts about how to overcome it. “Packs a punch…. [The] accessible scholarship will aid those interested in greater self-understanding and those wishing to engage the difficult issues of interfaith dialogue. Highly recommended.” —Congregational Libraries Today 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-290-4 $16.99; Hardcover, 978-1-59473-248-5 $21.99

WHO IS MY GOD? 2ND EDITION An Innovative Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Identity Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths

Provides the Spiritual Identity Self-TestTM to uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality—how you believe: your Spiritual TypeTM; and what you believe: your tradition indicators. Contains descriptions of twentyeight different spiritualities practiced in North America today, along with significant people from the faith, books, periodicals, websites and contact information. “A handy resource…. Celebrates religious diversity … and posits the real value of learning from faiths other than your own.” —Spirituality & Health 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-014-6 $15.99

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VEDANTA & HINDUISM Co-published with the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York The Four Yogas A Guide to the Spiritual Paths of Action, Devotion, Meditation and Knowledge

Meditation & Its Practices: A Definitive Guide to Techniques and Traditions of Meditation in Yoga and Vedanta

By Swami Adiswarananda

An insightful and comprehensive guidebook to one of Hinduism’s most cherished spiritual traditions.

The complete sourcebook for exploring Hinduism’s two most time-honored traditions of meditation.

6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-223-2 $19.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-143-3 $29.99

6 x 9, 504 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-105-1 $24.99 Translated into Chinese

The Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga The Goal, the Journey and the Milestones

Sri Ramakrishna, the Face of Silence

By Swami Adiswarananda

For spiritual seekers of all faiths and backgrounds, presents a spiritual roadmap to reach the goal of life, defined for all of us as “getting in touch with the true center of our being.” 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-113-6 $29.99

By Swami Nikhilananda and Dhan Gopal Mukerji Edited and with an Introduction by Swami Adiswarananda; Foreword by Dhan Gopal Mukerji II

Examines Sri Ramakrishna and his teachings and succeeds in conveying the true story of this great mystic and the deeper spirit of that story. 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-233-1 $21.99

Sri Sarada Devi,The Holy Mother Her Teachings and Conversations Translated by Swami Nikhilananda Edited and with an Introduction by Swami Adiswarananda

The first American publication of the conversations of the Holy Mother as recorded by her disciples, both lay and monastic. 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-070-2 $29.99

Vivekananda,World Teacher: His Teachings on the Spiritual Unity of Humankind Edited and with an Introduction by Swami Adiswarananda

Selected teachings of a visionary who brought the wisdom and practices of Vedanta and Yoga to spiritual seekers in America and the West. 6 x 9, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-210-2 $21.99 Translated into Portuguese

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The Vedanta Way to Peace and Happiness By Swami Adiswarananda

Essential keys to a happy, healthy, fulfilling life according to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. “Usable wisdom and helpful practices from a rich Indian spiritual tradition.” —Spirituality & Health 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-180-8 $18.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-034-4 $29.99

The First Sikh Spiritual Master Timeless Wisdom from the Life and Teachings of Guru Nanak By Harish Dhillon

This fascinating biography tells the story of a unique spiritual leader and founder of Sikhism who showed a gentle, peaceful path to realizing God. 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-209-6 $16.99

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WORKPLACE & SPIRITUALITY The Art of War— Spirituality for Conflict Annotated & Explained

Finding Time for the Timeless: Spirituality in the Workweek

By Sun Tzu; Annotation by Thomas Huynh;Translation by Thomas Huynh and the Editors at Sonshi.com Foreword by Marc Benioff Preface by Thomas Cleary

By John McQuiston II

Offers refreshing stories of everyday spiritual practices people use to free themselves from the “work and A poetic and potent treaworry” mindset of our tise on military strategy culture. Full of insight still in use in war colleges and inspiration, it will empower you to see how around the world, its principles transcend war- even your busiest workweek can include spiritual habits and routine. fare and have practical applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in “This small book is a precious gift that busy people … will likely want to carry around with them for our lives—in our workplaces, our families, even inspiration.” —★ Publishers Weekly starred review within ourselves. “SkyLight Paths has restored Sun’s place among spiritual 51⁄2 x 63⁄4, 208 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-035-1 $17.99 classics of the East with this fresh, new annotated Sacred Speech translation of a timely and perennially popular classic A Practical Guide for for a nonscholarly audience.” —Library Journal Keeping Spirit in Your 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-244-7 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese and Turkish

Money and the Way of Wisdom: Insights from the Book of Proverbs By Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD

Guides you through key texts from Proverbs, explaining their historical setting, their meaning and the impact their profound teachings can have on our financial lives today as individuals, as communities and as a nation. “A well-grounded, insightful study…. Applies biblical scholarship to our modern situation with insight…. Expresses the full wisdom of this biblical teaching.” —Congregational Libraries Today 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-245-4 $16.99

Technology & Spirituality: How the Information Revolution Affects Our Spiritual Lives By Stephen K. Spyker

Leads you on a lively journey through the many ways technology impacts how we think about faith and how we practice it. Explores the role of new spiritual communities, the personal relationships we have with our gadgets, and our changing expectations, helping you to think about the many, often subtle, ways technology has seeped into every aspect of our lives and changed the way we “do” faith. 6 x 9, 176 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-218-8 $19.99

Speech By Donna Schaper

The complete guide to spirit-filled speech and speaking with spirit. Ideal for clergy and other spiritual leaders and professionals in multifaith settings. Includes a reader discussion guide. “Donna Schaper has a gift for illuminating aspects of daily living we all take for granted. Here she gives our speech its due, inviting us to talk that connects, language that heals, and ultimately to conversation that carries the Spirit.” —Rich Heffern, National Catholic Reporter 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-068-9 $15.99 Hardcover, 978-1-893361-74-4 $21.95

The Workplace and Spirituality New Perspectives on Research and Practice Edited by Dr. Joan Marques, Dr. Satinder Dhiman and Dr. Richard King

A comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a “spiritual workplace” and what it takes to create one. Offers new perspectives for a spiritual approach to work. Contributors are business leaders, teachers, speakers and writers, representing the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. “An enlightening, uplifting, and inspiring portrait of how we can lead more authentic and fulfilling lives in our organizations…. Offers a refreshingly positive perspective and a more expansive view of what the workplace can become.” —Jim Kouzes, PhD, bestselling co-author, The Leadership Challenge 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-260-7 $29.99

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WOMEN’S INTEREST NEW FEMINIST CHRISTIANITY Many Voices, Many Views RECENTLY PUBLISHED

Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu Powerful insights from ministers and theologians, activists and leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping, and being shaped by, the emerging directions of feminist Christianity. They speak from across the denominational spectrum and from the many diverse groups that make up the Christian community. Taken together, their voices offer a starting point for building new models of religious life and worship. A must-read for anyone in Christian ministry, as well as for religious feminists in and beyond the Christian tradition, and for church-based study groups. Contributors include: María Pilar Aquino • Rachel A. R. Bundang • Wanda Deifelt • Marie M. Fortune • Mary E. Hunt • W. Anne Joh • Eunjoo Mary Kim • Kwok Pui-lan • Cynthia Lapp • Shelly Matthews • Virginia Ramey Mollenkott • Eleanor Moody-Shepherd • Surekha Nelavala • Diann L. Neu • Kate M. Ott • Nancy Pineda-Madrid • Marjorie Procter-Smith • Meg A. Riley • Victoria Rue • Rosemary Radford Ruether • Letha Dawson Scanzoni • Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza • Deborah Sokolove • Jeanette Stokes • Janet Walton • Traci C. West • Gale A. Yee • Barbara Brown Zikmund

6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99

“There are certain books you read with a highlighter in hand so you can pinpoint special passages of delight and challenge.There are certain books you long to discuss in a community of like-minded people.This is one such book.” —Christian Feminism Today

AWARDWINNER

The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD

Passionate, powerful calls to live in harmony, love with integrity and act joyously. Selections from the Hebrew books of Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes and Job, and the Wisdom literature books of Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health

“Luminous and deeply moving.” —Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown, professor of religious studies, Naropa University 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-109-9 $16.99

AWARDWINNER

Divining the Body Reclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self By Jan Phillips

A way to look at your body as a pathway to the Divine. ® irit One Sp b lu Book C n Selectio

8 x 8, 256 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-080-1 $16.99

White Fire A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America By Malka Drucker Photos by Gay Block

Gives voice and image to the too often invisible, ignored or overlooked narrative of women’s spiritual leadership in America today. Includes insightful interviews and compelling photographic portraits. 7 x 10, 320 pp, b/w photos, Hardcover, 978-1-893361-64-5 $24.95

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WOMEN’S INTEREST Honoring Motherhood Prayers, Ceremonies & Blessings

Spiritual Writings on Mary Annotated & Explained

Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso

Annotation by Mary FordGrabowsky Foreword by Andrew Harvey “Many thought-provoking and beautiful selections…. An interesting anthology with broad inclusiveness.”

Contributers include: Maya Angelou • Anita Diamant • George Eliot • Robert Frost • Kahlil Gibran • Princess Grace of Monaco • Hafiz • Thich Nhat Hanh • Gerard Manley Hopkins • Linda Lawrence Hunt • Laurie Klein • Anne Lamott • Gabriela Mistral • Gunilla Norris • Sappho • Masaoka Shiki • Mirabai Starr • Rabindranath Tagore • Jeanne Murray Walker • and many more 5 x 71⁄4, 272 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-239-3 $19.99

Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature: Growing Into the Fullness of Who You Are By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher “Individuals who appreciate nature will feel immediately at home…. Recommended for libraries, retreat planners, and as a gift for those who thrive on nature’s benefits for body and spirit.” —Congregational Libraries Today

—Library Journal 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-001-6 $16.99

Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson

Inspiring, heartfelt prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations from women of color around the world. 5 x 71⁄4, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99

8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99

See our Crafts and Spirituality series, p. 24.

YOUNG ADULT God Within: Our Spiritual Future—As Told by Today’s New Adults Edited by Jon M. Sweeney and the Editors at SkyLight Paths “Astonishing ... the essays are gems: mature, thoughtful and challenging. . . . Both fresh and refreshing.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp, Illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-15-7 $14.95

Spirituality 101: The Indispensable Guide to Keeping—or Finding— Your Spiritual Life on Campus By Harriet L. Schwartz with contributions from college students at nearly thirty campuses across the United States 6 x 9, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-000-9 $16.99

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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S WHAT YOU WILL SEE INSIDE … SERIES Vibrant, fun-to-read introductions that explain the ways and whys of worship, faith and religious life. Each volume is designed to: • Satisfy kids’—and adults’—curiosity about what goes on in each house of worship, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. • Provide children of that faith with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. • Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants. Colorful full-page photographs set the scene for concise but informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers and more. “[An] outstanding series of illustrated books.”

Each volume is 81⁄2 x 101⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color photos AWARDWINNER

“Illuminates the vibrant center of Jewish life…. Welcomes the reader into both the spiritual and the cultural world of Judaism.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A good, solid introduction to synagogue life for Jews and non-Jews alike.”

—Spirituality & Health

FOR AGES 6 AND UP “A detailed and straightforward look at Hinduism…. Photographs, helpful captions and mini glossaries ease the trip.” —Publishers Weekly

“Well-written and very practical.” —Dr. P. Jayaraman, PhD, executive director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA, New York

—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter

“There are many symbols you will see in the synagogue.They help remind us about God, about Torah, and about living a good life.The information you find in this book will help you feel welcome.” —Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, DMin, author, God’s Paintbrush

By Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, professor of liturgy at Hebrew Union College, and Dr. Ron Wolfson, dean of the Fingerhut School of Education of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Quality PB, 978-1-59473-256-0 $8.99

“Excellent and informative.” —Spirituality & Health

“The explanations and photographs in this fine volume will help you to understand all that goes to make up the sacramental space…. Enjoy this beautiful book!” —Mitch Finley, author, The Joy of Being Catholic

By Rev. Michael Keane, a priest in the Archdiocese of New York. Photos by Aaron Pepis. Hardcover, 978-1-893361-54-6 $17.95

“This superb description of Hindu faith and worship … will be an excellent asset to schoolteachers and librarians. Suitable for children of all ages and an attractive read for young adults … explain[s] the concept of many forms of gods, kirtan singing, rituals, celebrations, and festivals.” —New Age Retailer By Mahendra Jani, PhD, co-founder and president of Vivekananda Vidyapath, an academy of Indian philosophy and culture in Wayne, New Jersey, and Vandana Jani, PhD, co-founder and vice president of Vivekananda Vidyapath. Hardcover, 978-1-59473-116-7 $17.99

“Offers enough detail to provide both an accurate picture of the characteristics of a contemporary mosque in the US and some insight into the Islamic religion itself.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A marvelous picture book that explains Muslim practices in a clear, inviting way.” —Detroit Free Press

Also Available in Spanish! Lo que se puede ver dentro de una iglesia católica

By Aisha Karen Khan, former principal of an Islamic school in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Photos by Aaron Pepis.

Hardcover, 978-1-893361-66-9 $16.95

Quality PB, 978-1-59473-257-7 $8.99

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AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso From Jewish Lights, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. She is active in the interfaith community and has written and lectured on the renewal of spirituality and the discovery of religious imagination in children of all faiths.

Explores fear and hope, faith and gratitude, in a way that kids will understand.

For ages 4 and up

For ages 8 and up

Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-177-0 $17.95

Four different stories of women briefly mentioned in biblical tradition and religious texts, but seldom explored. Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Quality PB 978-1-58023-372-9 $8.99

Shows children how our actions affect the people around us, and how we can work with God to create a better world. Full-color illus. by Avi Katz For ages 4 and up

For ages 4 and up

A classic! Over 100,000 copies in print!

★ ALA Booklist starred review

Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg For ages 5 and up

9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-58023-123-7 $16.95

What is heaven? Where do we find it? This charming story teaches that heaven is often found in the places where we least expect it. For ages 4 and up

Full-color illus. by Kathryn Kunz Finney 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-054-4 $16.95

UMW Pick

Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives. Full-color illus. by Annette Compton

11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95 Translated into German United Methodist Women’s

Also Available: Invites adults’ and kids’ conversations about anger and how we have the power to deal with it in positive ways.

9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-080-3 $16.95 Translated into Hebrew

Reading List Pick

God’s Paintbrush Celebration Kit: A Spiritual Activity Kit for Teachers and Students of All Faiths, All Backgrounds By Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Rev. Donald Schmidt 91⁄2 x 12, 40 Full-color Activity Sheets & Teacher Folder w/ complete instructions, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-050-6 $21.95 8-Student Activity Sheet Pack (40 sheets/5 sessions) 978-1-58023-058-2 $19.95

God’s Paintbrush Teacher’s Guide: A Guide for Jewish and Christian Educators and Parents Edited by Jeffrey L . Schein and Joseph M. Blair 81⁄ 2 x 11, 32 pp, PB, 978-1-879045-57-6 $8.95

Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds.

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For ages 4 and up

Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-26-2 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Spanish

SLP Also Available in Spanish! El nombre de Dios 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-63-8 $16.95

For ages 4 and up ® irit One Sp b lu Book C n Selectio

Teaches that God can be found where we are: within all of us and the relationships between us. A magical, mythical tale.

How Naamah, Noah’s wife, saves each plant on Earth. A “Best Book of the Year.” —Publishers Weekly

Full-color illus. by Sally Sweetland 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-86-6 $16.95

Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen For ages 4 and up

9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-134-3 $16.95

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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S AWARDWINNER

TEN AMAZING PEOPLE: And How They Changed the World By Maura D. Shaw; Full-color illus. by Stephen Marchesi; Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles

Shows kids that spiritual people can have an exciting impact on the world around them. Black Elk • Dorothy Day • Malcolm X • Mahatma Gandhi • Martin Luther King Jr. • Janusz Korczak • Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Albert Schweitzer • Thich Nhat Hanh • Desmond Tutu “There is nothing preachy about this volume. It will inspire adults and children alike.” —Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Maura D. Shaw is author of several books for young readers.

For ages 7 and up

81⁄2 x 11, 48 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95

BECAUSE NOTHING LOOKS LIKE GOD By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski

UMW Pick

Lights children’s creativity and shows how God is with us every day, in every way. “Empowers children to do God’s work…. Meaningful messages ... valuable.”

—ALA Booklist

For ages 4 and up

Lawrence Kushner, widely regarded as one of the most creative theologians in America, is Emanu-El scholar at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. He is author of many award-winning books for adults and children. Karen Kushner, a clinical social worker, has spent many years working with children in religious education programs.

See p. 62 for special board book editions. United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick AWARDWINNER

11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-092-6 $17.99

Translated into Spanish

Also Available: Teacher’s Guide By Karen Kushner 8 ⁄ x 11, 22 pp, PB, 978-1-58023-140-4 1

$6.95

IN GOD’S HANDS By Lawrence Kushner and Gary Schmidt; Full-color illus. by Matthew J. Baek

A “Top 10 Religion Book for Youth.” —ALA Booklist

Brings new life to a traditional Jewish folktale, reminding parents and kids of all faiths and all backgrounds that each of us has the power to make the world a better place—working ordinary miracles with our everyday deeds. “Uplifting.... Unwinds with a crisp rhythm ... gently stylized paintings exude a timeless feel.” — ★ Publishers Weekly starred review “A marvelous book, cleverly illustrated.The story is well told and enjoyable, the message clear…. Illustrates the hidden lines of connection that link us together as human beings…. Highly recommend[ed].” —Church & Synagogue Library Association

JL For ages 5 and up

See above for bio of Lawrence Kushner. Gary Schmidt, a Newbery Award winner, teaches literature at Calvin College. 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-224-1 $16.99 AWARDWINNER

IN OUR IMAGE:

God’s First Creatures

By Nancy Sohn Swartz; Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall

UMW Pick

This spirited story, with its lively illustrations, celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. “A charming retelling of the creation story with an inspiring twist…. A lovely story, well told and lavishly illustrated.” —At Home with Our Faith Nancy Sohn Swartz is a certified elementary school teacher.

For ages 4 and up

9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95

See also the abridged board book How Did the Animals Help God?, p. 62. AWARDWINNER

THE 11TH COMMANDMENT: Wisdom from Our Children By The Children of America

JL For all ages

“If there were an Eleventh Commandment, what would it be?” Children of many religious denominations across America answer this question—in their own drawings and words. UMW Pick

“Wonderful.… This unusual book provides both food for thought and insight into the hopes and fears of today’s young.” —ALA Booklist

8 x 10, 48 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95

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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers—For Ages 7 and Up By Maura D. Shaw; Illustrations by Stephen Marchesi 63⁄4 x 83⁄4, 32 pp, Full-color and b/w illus., Hardcover

Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit

978-1-59473-043-6 $12.99

Through historically accurate illustrations and photos, inspiring ageappropriate activities and Black Elk’s own words, this colorful biography introduces a remarkable person in a way children can understand and enjoy.

Gandhi: India’s Great Soul

978-1-893361-91-1 $12.95

Introduces important concepts of freedom, equality and justice among people of all backgrounds and religions. Opens the way for teaching children how to achieve their goals through persistence and persuasion rather than violence and fighting.

Dorothy Day A Catholic Life of Action

Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhism in Action

Introduces children to one of the most inspiring women of twentieth-century America. “Well-written and easy-tofollow … presents readers with the opportunity to delve into Day’s world.”

Warm illustrations, photos, age-appropriate activities and Thich Nhat Hanh’s own poems introduce a great man in a way children can understand and enjoy.

—Children’s Literature 978-1-59473-011-5 $12.99

978-1-893361-87-4 $12.95

Maura D. Shaw is author of several books for young readers. Stephen Marchesi has created numerous illustrations for textbooks, magazines and picture books, including Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the World (see p. 60); Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington; Meet Abraham Lincoln; and Mars:The Red Planet.

Helping Children Grieve—For Ages 7 and Up

REMEMBERING MY GRANDPARENT A Kid’s Own Grief Workbook in the Christian Tradition By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad perspective on Christian faith, provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children cope with the death of a loved one. Kids can write, draw, create and express feelings via concrete, hands-on activities. “Gives room for grief to blossom into a blessing. I am glad my own grandchildren will be able to use this book some day.” —Eliot Daley, former producer, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; author, Father Feelings 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-212-6 $16.99

Translated into Dutch

REMEMBERING MY PET A Kid’s Own Spiritual Workbook for When a Pet Dies By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this sensitive and practical resource will help children cope with the death of a beloved animal. Kids can write, draw, create and express feelings via concrete, hands-on activities. “Sensitive, inviting and respectful of both kids and animals … may help grieving young people tremendously.” —Sy Montgomery, author, The Good, Good Pig 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99

Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, is a psychologist and author of many articles on the impact of death and grieving on children and adults. Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, is senior minister of First Congregational Church of Somerville, United Church of Christ, in Massachusetts.

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BEST-SELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S Endorsed by

Protestant, Catholic, Jewish & Buddhist Religious Leaders

All books on this page are for ages 3–6 10 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color photo illus., Quality PB Original, $8.99 DOES GOD EVER SLEEP? 978-1-59473-110-5

By Joan Sauro, CSJ

A charming nighttime reminder that God is always present in our lives. “Engaging, gentle, poetic words and images … reassure children of God’s words, ‘l will be with you.’” —Church Educator

DOES GOD FORGIVE ME? By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller

978-1-59473-142-6

A vibrant and fun way to introduce children to the idea of forgiveness. Gently shows how God forgives all that we do if we are truly sorry. “Attractively illustrated…. Integrates rhyme and dialogue in a manner that allows children to place themselves in the scenes.” —Montreal Anglican

DOES GOD HEAR MY PRAYER? By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller

978-1-59473-102-0

Helps children learn how to communicate with God—without fantasy. “Upbeat, heartfelt … definitely belongs in church and home libraries, especially for children who are beginning a prayer practice and asking questions…. Poetic text is complemented by relevant, multicultural photos [that] range in emotions from playful to profound.”

UMW Pick

—National Church Library Association

United Methodist Women’s Reading List Pick

HOW DOES GOD LISTEN? By Kay Lindahl; Full-color photos by Cynthia Maloney

978-1-59473-084-9

Playfully explores with kids how God listens and how learning to listen is important. “What a lovely book!. .. Helps children come to know the God who hears them even when they are silent.” —Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author, God’s Paintbrush

WHERE DOES GOD LIVE? 978-1-893361-39-3

By August Gold and Matthew J. Perlman

Helps children develop their own direct and personal understanding of God in their lives. “Heartfelt and right at a child’s level of understanding…. A sweet, safe place to start a conversation about God.” —American Library Association’s Booklist

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Recently Published 14–22 Best-selling Backlist by Category

RELIGION GONE ASTRAY What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith / Mackenzie, Falcon, Rahman

WOMEN, SPIRITUALITY AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP Where Grace Meets Power / Schaaf, Lindahl, Hurty, Cheen

SAVING CIVILITY 52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude and Attitude for a Polite Planet / Hacala

MASKING AND UNMASKING OURSELVES Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing & Identity / Cohen

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JOHN AND CHARLES WESLEY Selections from Their Writings and Hymns— Annotated & Explained / Chilcote

MAIMONIDES—ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS ON JEWISH FAITH AND ETHICS The Book of Knowledge and the Thirteen Principles of Faith—Annotated and Explained / Angel

PROVERBS Annotated & Explained / Shapiro

GHAZALI ON THE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY Selections from Forty Foundations of Religion— Annotated & Explained / Spevack

ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA—THE SPIRITUAL WRITINGS Selections Annotated and Explained / Mossa

PROFESSIONAL SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL CARE A Practical Clergy and Chaplain’s Handbook / Roberts

FLY FISHING—THE SACRED ART Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice / Eisenkramer, Attas

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