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Sacred Texts
Celtic Christian Spirituality Essential Writings— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary C. Earle Foreword by John Philip Newell 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99
“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
Spiritual Writings on Mary Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary Ford-Grabowsky Foreword by Andrew Harvey 5½ x 8½, 272 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-001-6 $16.99
“Beautifully expresses the essence of the human relationship with Mary…. Highly recommended.” —CATHOLIC LIBRARY WORLD
Annotation by Paul W. Chilcote, PhD 5½ x 8½, Quality PB 288 pp 978-1-59473-309-3 $16.99
John & Charles Wesley
Selections from Their Writings and Hymns— Annotated & Explained 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 presentation of the writings of these two inspiring brothers brings together some of the most essential material from their large corpus of work. While John articulated his vision of Christianity through many sermons, journals and theological treatises, Charles expressed his theology in lyrical form through some nine thousand hymns and devotional poems. “Concise.... Passionate.... Any individual or small group who undertakes studying this book will emerge more deeply Wesleyan. And some will go on to wander themselves, happily, in the Wesleys’ vast wood.” —United Methodist Reporter
“Provides unique and valuable insight into the essentials of the Methodism. This wonderful resource inspires greater faithfulness in witness, discipleship, and service in the Wesleyan spirit.” —Dr. Ulrike Schuler, professor of church history, Methodism and ecumenism, Reutlingen School of Theology
PAUL W. CHILCOTE, PhD, 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 the 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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By The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD
Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion
Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Edited by Ira Rifkin and the Editors at SkyLight Paths
6 x 9, Quality PB 208 pp 978-1-59473-298-0 $16.99
Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles 6 x 9, 304 pp b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-59473-241-6 $18.99
A Dangerous Dozen
12 Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus
“A wonderful, provocative collection.”
Blessed troublemakers—visionaries with the courage, like Jesus, to lead the way. 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 “Engaging and refreshing…. Anyone looking to apply Christian faith to the challenges of today will be guided by the stories of these twelve courageous servants of God.” —The Rev. Donald J. McCoid, Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
“Invites us all to listen to that inner voice that continues to call us all— as ordinary people—to stand up and do extraordinary things for God.” —Fr. Albert Cutié
THE Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD, is canon to the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, and a distinguished visiting professor at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. A respected speaker on leadership development and conflict management, he serves on several national boards and has published many books, including Transforming Stewardship; Jesus and Paul: Global Perspectives; and Conversations with Scripture: The Acts of the Apostles. He has worked extensively with the U.S. Department of Education, the White House and in the film and television industry.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, renowned South African activist and cleric, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism in 1986, the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2005 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009, among other honors.
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AGES 7+
Ten Amazing People And How They Changed the World 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 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
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mission & ministry — faith in Action
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
“Maintains that Christians are challenged to help bring about the commonweal of God.” —Spirituality & Practice
By Katharine Jefferts Schori 6 x 9, Hardcover 224 pp (est) 978-1-59473-316-1 $21.99
Gathering at God’s Table The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith A profound reminder of our role in the larger frame of God’s dream for a restored and reconciled world.
Giving—The Sacred Art Creating a Lifestyle of Generosity By Lauren Tyler Wright 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-224-9 $16.99
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
In the Christian tradition, believers are called to do more than sit around and pray. Throughout the Gospel—and throughout history—people of faith have been quite literally booted out into the world to bring God’s love to everybody, not just a selected few. That’s the meaning of mission—from the Latin missio, it means simply to send out. Understood in this sense, mission is at the heart of a faithful life. Katharine Jefferts Schori’s new book explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life. It is organized around the Anglican Communion’s Five Marks of Mission: proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God; teach, baptize and nurture new believers; respond to human need with loving service; transform unjust structures of society; and care for the earth. Jefferts Schori emphasizes the ecumenical networks that work to send God’s love out into the world. As she insists, mission is not inwardly focused, but reaches out to the whole of creation.
Praise for Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell Foreword by Karen Armstrong
“With her elegant, light touch, shows how [in] an authentic Christianity … everything is sacred except sin.” —The Rt. Rev. Desmond Tutu
6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99
KATHARINE JEFFERTS SCHORI is the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. She became the Anglican Communion’s first
“A cornucopia of relevant truths eloquently presented with sensitivity, integrity and passion.”
female primate in 2006. She is the author of The Heartbeat of God: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything (SkyLight Paths); A Wing and a Prayer: A Message of Faith and Hope; and The Gospel in the Global Village: Seeking God’s Dream of Shalom.
—Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy
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By Rabbi Dennis S. Ross Foreword by Rev. Barry W. Lynn 6 x 9, Quality PB 192 pp 978-1-59473-374-1 $18.99
All Politics Is Religious
Speaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers and Community Faith grows when we uphold its vision for a better world and speak of it in the public square— while keeping church and state separate. A practical and empowering resource. It provides ideas and strategies for expressing a clear, forceful and progressive religious point of view that is all too often overlooked and under-represented in public discourse. It identifies the religious themes in today’s great debates—gay rights, the needs of children and families, church-state separation and reproductive rights, including access to sex education, contraception and abortion care—and presents new language and methods for effective communication with the media, policy makers and community. It steers away from the polemics and jargon of politics—left, right, liberal, conservative, socialist—and instead relies on factual historical examples, current events and personal stories to illustrate the best ways to communicate the positive role faith can play in personal and public life by reinforcing the separation of church and state. “[For] all of us who care, from a faith perspective, about politics as the instrument for peace with justice. [Approaches] religion for the purpose God intended, to foster understanding and faithful pursuit of truth, rather than as an excuse to disagree with and demonize one’s adversaries.” —Rev. Charles H. Straut, Jr., DMin, Consultant in Ministry, New York Conference, United Methodist Church
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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 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99
“Unique.… [Offers] a wealth of ideas for affecting change in your own community using the powerful assets of faith.” —Rev. Bud Heckman, director for external relations, Religions for Peace; author, InterActive Faith: The Essential Interreligious CommunityBuilding Handbook
Saving Civility 52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude & Attitude for a Polite Planet By Sara Hacala 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-314-7 $16.99
REV. BARRY W. LYNN is the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. In addition to his work as a long-
“In a cacophonous world increasingly made more unsettling by thoughtlessness, discourtesy and plain old-fashioned rudeness … shows us how we can start being more kind and gentle to one another.”
time activist and lawyer in the civil liberties field, Lynn is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ.
—Frank Deford, NPR commentator and author
DENNIS S. ROSS is director of the multifaith network Concerned Clergy for Choice. A rabbi, he is a frequent speaker on the topic of religion and the media at houses of worship, college campuses, professional conferences, health centers and other venues. He is the author of God in Our Relationships: Spirituality between People from the Teachings of Martin Buber.
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Who Are the Real Chosen People? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam Reuven Firestone, PhD 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-290-4 $16.99
“The first careful, fair and thorough comparison of how the concept functions in the three major Abrahamic religions…. Required reading.” —Harvey Cox, Hollis Professor of Divinity, Harvard University
Talking about God Exploring the Meaning of Religious Life with Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich and Heschel Daniel F. Polish, PhD 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-272-0 $16.99
“Profound…. 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
By Carolyn Jane Bohler 6 x 9, Quality PB 192 pp 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99
God the What ?
What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God Challenge our common images of God by blowing the lid off conventional God-descriptors. 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. By tapping into your God-given ability to re-imagine God, you will have a better understanding of your own beliefs and how you, God, and the world relate to each other. Encourages you to explore new names for God that are not only more consistent with what you believe, but will also deepen and expand your experience of God. Think about… • God the Choreographer of Chaos • God the Nursing Mother • God the Jazz Band Leader • God the Divine Blacksmith • God the Divine Physical Therapist • God the Team Transformer • … and more “No book can be more helpful than this one in guiding pastors and lay people to come to greater clarity about what they really believe about God. Guides us in critical reflection in a way in which all can participate. At once genuinely popular and genuinely theological.” —John B. Cobb, Jr., professor emeritus, Claremont School of Theology
CAROLYN JANE BOHLER is lead pastor at First United Methodist Church in Redlands, California, and former senior pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Tustin, California. For twenty-one years she was the Emma Sanborn Toussaint Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and has also served as editor of the Journal of Pastoral Theology. She is author of Opening to God: Guided Imagery Meditations on Scripture (published under the name Carolyn Stahl); When You Need to Take a Stand; and the children’s book God Is Like a Mother Hen and Much, Much More.
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Personal Growth
By Nancy L. Bieber 5 ⁄2 x 8 ⁄2, Quality PB 208 pp 978-1-59473-289-8 $16.99 1
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Labyrinths from the Outside In Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide By Donna Schaper and Carole Ann Camp 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB b/w illus. & photos 978-1-893361-18-8 $16.95
Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way
Stay spiritually grounded and open to divine wisdom as you shape your life. Spiritual discernment is the traditional name for listening and responding to divine guidance. In this book you will approach decision making as an active participant, a co-creator with God in shaping your life. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision making: • Willingness—being open to God’s wisdom and love • Attentiveness—noticing what is true, discerning the right path • Responsiveness—taking steps forward as the way becomes clear With gentle encouragement, Bieber shows how to weave these themes together to discover the best path for you. Each chapter is enriched by practical spiritual exercises to help you understand yourself and your specific situation, as well as to strengthen spiritual discernment as a daily way of life. An appendix includes a detailed guide for using the book in group study.
Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with _ Thomas Merton, Basho , Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others By Philip Harnden 5 x 7¼, 144 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99 128 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95
“Prayerfully and skillfully facilitates the readers’ recognition of ‘truths (they) already know … hidden anywhere in life,’ thus opening us to the heart of discernment as the process of living the values of our lives.” —Rose Mary Dougherty, SSND, author, Discernment: A Path to Spiritual Awakening; co-director, Companioning the Dying: Opening Fully to Living
“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, founding mentor, Oasis Ministries; author, What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything? and Facing East, Praying West
Nancy L. Bieber is a spiritual director, psychologist and teacher with thirty years of experience in working with individuals and groups in transition and change. A core leader with Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development, she leads spiritual formation retreats and workshops around the country. She also teaches at Lancaster Theological Seminary.
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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
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Personal Growth
Finding Hope Cultivating God’s Gift of a Hopeful Spirit By Marcia Ford Foreword by Andrea Jaeger 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-211-9 $16.99
“Poignantly and beautifully written. Your spirits will soar as you rediscover the power of hope.... Highly recommended.” —Robert L. Veninga, author, A Gift of Hope: How We Survive Our Tragedies
Spiritually Incorrect Finding God in All the Wrong Places By Dan Wakefield Illus. by Marian DelVecchio 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB b/w illus. 978-1-59473-137-2 $15.99
Reading List Pick
By Rev. Susan Sparks 6 x 9, Quality PB 176 pp 978-1-59473-280-5 $16.99
Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor Laughter—the GPS system for the soul. Laughter was honored by the ancients as a spiritual healing tool and celebrated by the world’s great religions. So why aren’t we laughing along the spiritual path today? What would happen if we did? In this personal and funny look at humor as a spiritual practice, Rev. Susan Sparks—an ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist minister—presents a convincing case that the power of humor radiates far beyond punch lines. Laughter can help you: • Remove the fearful mask of a God who doesn’t laugh • Debunk the myth that you don’t deserve joy • Find perspective when faced with adversity • Exercise forgiveness for yourself and others • Reclaim play as a spiritual practice • Heal—emotionally, physically and spiritually • Keep your faith when God is silent • Live with elegance, beauty and generosity of spirit “Like music, laughter is a universal language. And Susan Sparks speaks this language like no other. [This book] weaves humor and the sacred into one beautiful work of art. If you want to blast some fresh air into your spiritual life, then by all means read this book!” —Naomi Judd, multi-platinum country music artist; actress; author, Naomi’s Guide to Aging Gratefully and other books
“Thank God for Susan Sparks! By immersing ourselves in her honest insights, warm encouragement, and hysterical stories, we’re able to shatter the crust around our hearts that has kept us from fully experiencing the grace of life as God intended.” The Sacred Art of Forgiveness Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God’s Grace By Marcia Ford 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-175-4 $18.99
—Peter Wallace, host and producer, Day1; author, Living Loved: Knowing Jesus as the Lover of Your Soul
Rev. Susan Sparks, the only female comedian in the country with a pulpit, is senior pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City. She has been featured on ABC, PBS and CNN, as a regular guest with country music star Naomi Judd on Naomi’s New Morning on the Hallmark Channel, in the New York Times and in numerous comedy clubs. She is the recipient of an award from Intersections International for her interfaith work to promote justice, reconciliation and peace among diverse communities.
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Personal Growth
By Caren Goldman Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton
By Kay Lindahl Illus. by Amy Schnapper
6 x 9, Quality PB 208 pp 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99
8 x 8,160 pp, Quality PB b/w illus. 978-1-893361-44-7 $16.99
“Unlocks multiple doors of separation and allows the reader to enter into realms of authentic and clear relationships.”
Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces
The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self A powerful and thought-provoking look at “reunions” of all kinds as roads to remembering and re-membering ourselves. 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? “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.” —Thomas Moore, author, Care of the Soul and Writing in the Sand
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
—Spirituality & Practice
CAREN GOLDMAN, 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. Hundreds of her freelance articles on spirituality, health and religion have appeared in national magazines including New Age Journal, Natural Health, Yoga Journal, Intuition and Spirituality and Health.
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The Sacred Art of Listening Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
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—Rt. Rev. William E. Swing, Episcopal bishop, diocese of California; founder and president, United Religions Initiative
Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life—The Listening Center Workshop By Kay Lindahl 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-85-0 $16.95
“Filled with ways to restore loving-kindness to language…. Has clear directions for conversational etiquette among people of different faiths, viewpoints, or life experiences.” —Sacred Journey
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Personal Growth ly “Desperate needed! Destined to be a bestseller!”
Thanking & Blessing— The Sacred Art Spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness By Jay Marshall, PhD Foreword by Philip Gulley 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99
“Gives hope and affirmation to all…. A wonderful blessing.” —National Church Library Association
By Sara Hacala featured in USA today
6 x 9, Quality PB 240 pp 978-1-59473-314-7 $16.99
Saving Civility
52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude & Attitude for a Polite Planet Is bad behavior the new normal? How do we change it?
The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99
Cyberbullying, hostile and polarizing political infighting, and tasteless and tactless behavior may be on the rise, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Sara Hacala, a certified etiquette and protocol consultant, offers a definitive look at what civility means and how it can change the nature of everyday interaction. She goes beyond a superficial discussion of proper manners to present civility as a mind-set that encompasses values and attitudes that help you embrace your connections to others and repair society. Tapping the wisdom of ancient spiritual luminaries as well as the latest social science research, she provides fifty-two practical ways you can reverse the course of incivility and make the world a more enriching, pleasant place to live. “Insightful.… Goes beyond platitudes about the importance of treating one another with respect to practical, everyday advice…. An important resource guide for work, home and travel.” —Kerry Kennedy, president, Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
Hospitality—The Sacred Art Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome By Rev. Nanette Sawyer Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99
“Gently voiced and clear … adds wonderful thoughtfulness and depth to the practices of a truly spiritual life.” —Rev. Clare Butterfield, director, Faith in Place
“Timely—more necessary now than ever.... Makes an impressive case that civility is a lot more than just good table manners.... A surprisingly important book [that] should be required reading for our society.” —New York Journal of Books
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
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.
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Personal Growth—Aging
Creative Aging Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World Discover your unique gift.
By Marjory Zoet Bankson 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-281-2 $16.99 Reading List Pick
Marjory Zoet Bankson, an artist and spiritual guide, is author of five books, including The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality (SkyLight Paths). Former president of Faith@Work (now called Lumunos) and editor of Faith@ Work magazine for over twenty years. She currently teaches on spiritual companionship at Washington National Cathedral and Virginia Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
In a practical and useful way, Marjory Zoet Bankson explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging. She offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career. Drawing on stories of people who have reinvented their lives in their older years, Bankson explores the issues you need to address as you move into this generative period of life: • Release: Letting go of the vocational identity associated with your career or primary work • Resistance: Feeling stuck, stagnant, resisting change • Reclaiming: Drawing energy from the past, discovering unused gifts • Revelation: Forming a new vision of the future • Crossing Point: Moving from stagnation to generativity • Risk: Stepping out into the world with new hope • Relating: Finding or creating new structures for a new kind of work “A treasure. Don’t grow old without it.” —Rev. Holly W. Whitcomb, author, Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting
“A great gift to everyone in the field of aging…. Strongly recommended for everyone in the third stage as well as professional and interested laypersons.” —Phoebe Girard, hospice worker; co-founder, Conscious Aging Network of New Mexico; former editorial board member, ASA Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging
Creating a Spiritual Retirement A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives
Discover how retirement can lead to new spiritual possibilities. In many parts of the world, retirement from the daily workforce is a door you walk through in order to discover your soul. In the last third of life, it is an opportunity to focus on the goals that are most important to you. Supportive, insightful, and inspiring, Creating a Spiritual Retirement will help you make the next stage in your life a meaningful one.
By Molly Srode 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB b/w photos 978-1-59473-050-4 $14.99
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“Powerful…. A must-read for those wishing to enrich their ‘later years’ and a highly recommended book for all ages. One of the best books I have read in a long, long time.” —Barbara Russell Chesser, PhD, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul
MOLLY SRODE is a retired hospital chaplain, former nun and author. She and her husband, Bernie Srode, a former priest, have been actively pursuing their spiritual lives together over the past twenty-five years. They are publishers of the Senior Spirituality Newsletter and co-authors of 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.
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Personal Growth—Aging
How Did I Get to Be 70 When I’m 35 Inside? Spiritual Surprises of Later Life 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-size-fits-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.
By Linda Douty 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-297-3 $16.99
“Kudos for Linda Douty! She has written the most engaging, honest, rollicking, helpful book on aging I’ve seen in a long time—quite possibly ever, in fact.” —Phyllis Tickle, compiler, The Divine Hours
“An honest, wise and practical user’s manual for ‘growing into age,’ brought to you by experienced guides who are personally making the passage. It’s a book that’s long been needed: deeply spiritual but never sentimental or agenda-driven.” —The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, author, The Wisdom Way of Knowing, Mystical Hope and Love Is Stronger Than Death
“Will provide robust guidance for the later years and be a source of compassion in dealing with the elders in your life.” —J. David Forbes, MD Linda Douty, a leading speaker on the topics of meaningful 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 dynamic retreat leader. She is on the faculty at the Academy for Spiritual Formation.
Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older More than 65 Creative Ways to Use Purpose, Prayer, and the Power of the Spirit to Build a Meaningful Retirement
Your guide to exploration and adventure in the years ahead.
By Molly and Bernie Srode 8 x 8, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-042-9 $16.99
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Will guide you through readings and practical exercises to reintroduce you to your spiritual side. Molly and Bernie Srode discuss how the power of spirit can help you overcome the obstacles of aging, add meaning to your everyday life, and attain both your material and spiritual goals regardless of your religious orientation. With creative, practical advice, this book is brimming with ideas to add purpose and spirit in the building of your meaningful retirement.
For more about these books, visit www.skylightpaths.com
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PRAYER
Men Pray
Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage
Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths 5 x 7¼, Hardcover 200 pp (est) 978-1-59473-395-6 $16.99 Available MAY 2012— ORDER NoW!
“A powerful g and inspirin way to help r men reente .” fe li r ye ra p
A celebration of men’s voices in prayer— through the ages from many faiths, cultures and traditions. This collection celebrates the rich variety of ways men around the world have called out to the Divine— with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even anger—from the ancient world up to our own day. The prayers come from a broad spectrum of spiritual traditions—both East and West—including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and more. Together they provide an eloquent expression of men’s inner lives, and of the practical, mysterious, painful and joyous endeavor that prayer is. Men Pray will challenge your preconceived ideas about prayer. It will inspire you to explore new ways of prayerful expression and new possibilities for your own spiritual journey. This is a book to treasure and to share.
Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage Through these prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations, you will share in the strong and undeniable connection that women of color share with God. As you delve into the words of unwavering faith, perseverance, resistance, celebration and communion with God and family that fill each page, you will find your ideas about prayer challenged and your own prayer life inspired and renewed. “Powerful…. Allows the words of women of the past and present to connect with modern readers on their journey of faith.”
Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson 5 x 7¼, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99
—Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter
CHRISTAL M. JACKSON was named one of “Thirty Leaders of the Future” by Ebony magazine. She is the founder of Sisters with Wings, a nonprofit organization serving women and children. She is also a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church.
Sacred Attention A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment In this inspiring guide, you will discover ways to develop a practice of attention as a means of talking—and listening—to God. Framed on the Christian liturgical year and paired with images of the seasons of the earth, each chapter includes an insightful and poignant narrative which illustrates the surprising richness to be found in every attention-getting moment. “Beautiful, passionate and very personal … reminds us again of why we need to be aware of the present moment: that’s where God is.”
By Margaret D. McGee 6 x 9, Quality PB, 144 pp 978-1-59473-291-1, $16.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-232-4, $19.99
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—John Lionberger, author, Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World
MARGARET D. McGEE, a writer, teacher and leader of spiritual workshops and retreats, is author of Haiku—The Sacred Art: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines (SkyLight Paths) and Stumbling Toward God: A Prodigal’s Return. Her haiku have been published in journals such as The Heron’s Nest, bear creek haiku and Wisteria.
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Secrets of Prayer A Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life By Nancy Corcoran, CSJ 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-215-7 $16.99
By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, Quality PB 240 pp 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99
Lectio Divina— The Sacred Art 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 5 x 7¼, 128 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-182-2 $12.99
Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer Nurture your inner monk & surrender to the natural grace & rhythm of your heart’s deepest longings. Break open this ancient contemplative practice of listening deeply for God’s voice in sacred texts. Drawing on her own experience as a monk in the world, Christine Valters Paintner introduces the foundations for a practice of lectio divina. She closely examines each of the four movements of lectio divina as well as the rhythm they create when practiced as a process. She then invites you to expand your practice beyond traditional sacred texts to a sacred reading of the world through image, sound, nature and life experience. Whether you want to start a contemplative prayer practice or deepen your experience of lectio divina in new ways, you are invited to savor the gifts lectio divina has to offer your heart and spirit. “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.”
Praying with Our Hands 21 Practices of Embodied Prayer from the World’s Spiritual Traditions By Jon M. Sweeney Photos by Jennifer J. Wilson Foreword by Mother Tessa Bielecki Afterword by Taitetsu Unno, PhD 8 x 8, 96 pp, Quality PB 22 duotone photos 978-1-893361-16-4 $16.95
—Paula Huston, author, By Way of Grace: Moving from Faithfulness to Holiness
“Rich possibilities for modern pilgrims who want to live more mindfully and in closer connection with God.” —United Methodist Reporter
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.
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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 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, Quality PB.
224 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-268-3
“The joy of movement leaps off the pages.... Invaluable.” —Rev. Jane E. Vennard, author, Praying with Body and Soul
208 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-289-8
“Practical insights for cultivating discernment with page-turning stories and repeatable practices.” —Kent Ira Groff, author, What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything?
208 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-224-9
176 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-151-8
“A bountiful resource for anyone interested in nurturing a lifestyle of charity and justice.”
“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action.” —Montreal Anglican
—John R. Wimmer
208 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-228-7
160 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-227-0
128 pp, b/w illus. $14.95 978-1-893361-82-9
192 pp $15.99 978-1-59473-036-8
“Will transform you, your relationships and your experience of God.”
“Illuminating.”
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
“A marvelous touchstone of heart-song.”
—Rev. Roger Joslin
—Spirituality & HeALTH
—Don Campbell
208 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-270-6
176 pp $16.99 978-1-59473-231-7
“Explains the phenomena of a lifestyle in snow … the wonder that propels us through the snow and through our lives.”
“Gives hope and affirmation to all…. A wonderful blessing.”
—Thomas Ryan, csp
Lenten Resource
192 pp $15.99 978-1-59473-078-8
144 pp (est) $16.99 978-1-59473-299-7
“A major contribution to a lost art, discipline and spiritual practice.”
Capture the spiritual potential inherent in every cast of the fly rod.
—Richard Rohr, OFM
—Kristin Krone, former Olympic skier
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spiritual living
Writing—The Sacred Art Beyond the Page to Spiritual Practice Push your writing through the trite and the boring to something fresh, something transformative. If it is true for you that “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” then your words are soft, weak and ineffective. Words can hurt; words can shatter; words can strip you naked, forcing you to see the truth no matter how precious the lies. This is the kind of word craft that award-winning author and renowned spirituality teacher Rami Shapiro promotes in this fresh and unapologetic guide to writing as a spiritual practice. It isn’t about writing spiritual books or about the romance of writing. It doesn’t cover the ins and outs of publishing and building a brand. Rather, it explores the bedrock of spiritual awakening and how writing can shatter you upon it. Along with award-winning writer and writing coach Aaron Shapiro, he approaches writing the way a spiritual seeker uses meditation and chant—to shift from narrow mind to spacious mind and see through the distorting lens of the self-centered self to the larger reality that includes and transcends it. They guide you in how to use writing to discover the deeper reality of life and how best to live in harmony with it.
By Rami Shapiro and Aaron Shapiro 5½ x 8½, Quality PB 200 pp (est) 978-1-59473-372-7 $16.99
RAMI SHAPIRO, an award-winning author, storyteller and essayist, is author of the best-selling The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice and Recovery—The Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice, among other books. A rabbi, he directs the Writer’s Loft Certificate Program in Creative Writing at MiddleTennessee State University and is co-founder, along with Aaron Shapiro, of Path & Pen Spiritual Writer’s Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
AARON SHAPIRO teaches writing at Middle Tennessee State University, is widely published and is a frequent speaker on the topics of creative writing and critical theory.
Haiku—The Sacred Art A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines
Have a “haiku moment”—when your mind stops and your heart moves. In this encouraging guide for both beginning and experienced haiku writers, Margaret D. McGee shows how writing haiku can be a consciously spiritual practice for seekers of any faith tradition or no tradition. “Demonstrates the many uses of this art form and the riches that it can bring to our appreciation of the world around us.” —Spirituality & Practice
By Margaret D. McGee
MARGARET D. McGEE, a writer, teacher and leader of spiritual workshops and retreats, is author of Sacred Attention: A Spiritual Practice
5½ x 8½, Quality PB 192 pp 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99
for Finding God in the Moment (SkyLight Paths), and Stumbling Toward God: A Prodigal’s Return. Her haiku have been published in journals such as The Heron’s Nest, bear creek haiku and Wisteria. Her website, www. IntheCourtyard.com, hosts a forum to write and share haiku in response to the sacred writings of world religions.
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Crafts, Creativity & Spirituality
Contemplative Crochet A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft By Cindy Crandall-Frazier; Foreword by Linda Skolnik 7 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB, b/w photos, 978-1-59473-238-6 $16.99 Discover how you can explore and strengthen your spiritual self through crochet. Includes ten original projects for beginners or experienced crocheters, including a prayer shawl, pocket mandala, prayer beads and more.
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“A gem…. Regardless of whether you do the projects, the gentle wisdom in this book instills beauty, peace and grace.” —Light of Consciousness
“Deepens and expands what crocheters have long known—that crochet is a meditative and soulful pursuit. Mindful, heartfelt and philosophically engaging, this book is a blessing and a gift.” —Noreen Crone-Findlay, designer, writer, doll-maker, artist, workshop facilitator and author
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The Knitting Way A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery By Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels 7 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB b/w photos 978-1-59473-079-5 $16.99 Follows the knitting journeys of the authors and other knitters to discover how they have used their knitting to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves and how you can do the same. Includes nineteen easy-to-follow patterns and instructions for projects that anyone can do!
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Custom-Printed The Knitting Way Tote Bag Perfect to carry a variety of knitting projects. Made of 100% natural cotton (10 oz.) 18” wide x 14.5” high x 3” deep $9.99
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Beading— The Creative Spirit Finding Your Sacred Center through the Art of Beadwork By Rev. Wendy Ellsworth 7 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 40+ b/w photos, 40 diagrams plus 8-page color insert 978-1-59473-267-6 $18.99 Believing that beading is a form of meditation through which we can access the Creative Spirit that is always present in us, offers multiple ways to explore beading as a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Includes fourteen exercises and beading projects.
“Remarkably insightful.... Whether you do beading, pursue other artistic activities, or are interested in devotional practices, you will find this a powerful and engaging work” —Robert Wuthnow, author, Creative Spirituality: The Way of the Artist
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The Painting Path Embodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and Color By Linda Novick Foreword by Richard Segalman 7 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB b/w photos, plus 8-page color insert 978-1-59473-226-3 $18.99 Combines simple yoga-inspired breathing and stretching exercises to focus your mind and refresh your body with eleven original art projects that help you explore your creativity and your spirituality. Whether you’re a painting novice or an accomplished artist, this engaging book has a place for you.
“Playful, imaginative … like a fantastic painting workshop with a wonderful teacher…. Filled with inspiration and surprisingly deep awareness.” —Spirit of Change
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Soul Fire Accessing Your Creativity
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By Thomas Ryan, csp 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99 Will show you how to cultivate your creative spirit, particularly in the second half of life, as a way to encourage personal growth, enrich your spiritual life and deepen your communion with God. Practical exercises at the end of each chapter help you awaken your creative spirit within.
“Will easily lead the reader to a deeper contact with his/her creativity.” —Catholic Library World “Evocative and heartfelt ... inspires us to fan the sparks of creativity that lie within all of us!” —Linda Novick, artist, art teacher and author of The Painting Path: Embodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and Color
THOMAS RYAN, csp, is a Catholic priest and member of the Paulist Fathers. He is author of twelve books, including The Sacred Art of Fasting: Preparing to Practice (SkyLight Paths).
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The Scrapbooking Journey
The Soulwork of Clay
A Hands-On Guide to Spiritual Discovery
A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality
A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric, Thread and Kabbalah
By Cory Richardson-Lauve
By Marjory Zoet Bankson
By Louise Silk
Foreword by Stacy Julian
Photos by Peter Bankson
7 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB b/w photos, plus 8-page color insert 978-1-59473-216-4 $18.99
7 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB b/w photos 978-1-59473-249-2 $16.99
7 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB b/w photos & illus. 978-1-59473-206-5 $16.99
Leads you on a celebration of the divine connection you can experience through scrapbooking. 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
Takes you through the seven-step process of making clay into a pot, drawing parallels at each stage to the process of spiritual growth. Through reflective questions in each chapter—along with twentyone unique clay projects that even beginners can do—this book invites you to reconnect with your body and spirit.
“Inspiring…. Shows how working with clay teaches us … about touch and staying centered, about the playfulness of choices, and about the crucible of transformation.” —Spirituality & Practice
The Quilting Path
Anyone from the novice to the needlework expert will be nourished and gratified by the patchwork and appliqué experiences offered in this creative, engaging book. Ten carefully designed projects include: Log Cabin Quilt • 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
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Ecology, Nature & Spirituality
Claiming Earth as Common Ground The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith 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 Pick
A “Top 10 Book for Enlightenment and Hope.”
By Andrea Cohen-Kiener Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99
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—Read the Spirit
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.
Rev. Sally Bingham, a homemaker turned Episcopal priest, founded the Regeneration Project, a not-for-profit organization that created the national Interfaith Power and Light 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 5 x 71⁄4, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-253-9 $15.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-145-7 $19.99
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What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures By Diana L. Guerrero 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-84-3 $16.95
Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life A Guide to Many Practices By Michael J. Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar 7 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 20+ b/w illus. 978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99
“Sensual, sophisticated, smart and very practical.” —Rev. Donna Schaper
Renewal in the Wilderness A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World
Earth, Water, Fire, & Air Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are
By John Lionberger
By Cait Johnson
6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB b/w photos 978-1-59473-219-5 $16.99
6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-65-2 $19.95
By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher
“Reminds us that wilderness offers us rapture, grace and ultimately, transcendence.” —Sy Montgomery
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“Opens up the deep, rich possibility to transform your relationship to these basic elements…. A book to savor.” —Kay Lindahl
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8 x 8, 224 pp, Quality PB b/w illus. 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99
“A beautiful synthesis of healing wisdom.” —The Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen
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Running—The Sacred Art Preparing to Practice By Dr. Warren A. Kay Foreword by Kristin Armstrong 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99
“Practical wisdom and a down-to-earth approach that the spiritually hungry runner will find satisfying. The emphasis placed on journal keeping adds an important dimension to the art of spiritual running. Illuminating.” —Rev. Roger Joslin, author, Running the Spiritual Path
Spiritual Adventures in the Snow Skiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul By Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster Foreword by Paul Arthur 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-270-6 $16.99
“Explains the phenomena of a lifestyle in snow … the tranquility and peacefulness, the exhilaration and treacherousness … [the] magical, spiritual connection that ties us to the mountains, the wonder that propels us through the snow and through our lives.” —Kristin Krone, former Olympic skier
By Rev. Michael Attas, MD, and Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, Quality PB 144 pp (est) 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99
Fly Fishing—The Sacred Art Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice
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, an Episcopal priest and a rabbi illuminate what each step on a flyfishing 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. 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.
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.
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Honoring Motherhood Prayers, Ceremonies & Blessings The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature Selections Annotated & Explained
Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso
Translation & Annotation by Rami Shapiro
5 x 71⁄4, 272 pp, PB 978-1-59473-384-0 $9.99
Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD
Contributors include:
5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-109-9 $16.99 Clarifies who Wisdom is, what She teaches, and how Her words can help you live justly, wisely and with compassion.
“Pays tribute to Mother Wisdom, who in the teachings of the Hebrew Bible proves Herself to be a nurturing presence.” —SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH
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.
Bread, Body, Spirit Finding the Sacred in Food Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99 Provocative and insightful, these eclectic and beautiful pieces will open your eyes to the aweinspiring link between nourishment and nirvana. Contributors include: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei • Wendell Berry • Joan Chittister, OSB • Ram Dass • Marc David • Kahlil Gibran • Jane Goodall • Thich Nhat Hanh • Barbara Kingsolver • Julius Lester • Mary Rose O’Reilley • Mary Oliver • Grace Paley • Omid Safi • Kristen Wolf • and many more.
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Divining the Body Reclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self By Jan Phillips 8 x 8, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-080-1 $16.99 An entirely new way to look at your body as a pathway to the Divine.
“Potent insight, profound information, spirited practices, all wrapped up in sumptuous prose…. Each page sings the truth of ourselves as embodied spirit.” —Jean Houston, PhD
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Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson 5 x 71⁄4, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99 Inspiring, heartfelt prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations from women of color around the world.
“Provides us with words that can be prayed, announced, sung or moaned.” —Rev. Monica A. Coleman, PhD, director of womanist religious studies at Bennett College for Women
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Next to Godliness Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping Edited by Alice Peck 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-214-0 $19.99
“Thoughtful, surprising ... aims to inspire us to think differently about how we keep our domestic space. The importance of loving family, self and something transcendent ties these writings together. It’s hard to resist.” —Washington PosT
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New Feminist Christianity Many Voices, Many Views Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu 6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99 Powerful insights from ministers, theologians, activists, leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping the future.
“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
Edited by Kathe Schaaf, Kay Lindahl, Kathleen S. Hurty, PhD, and Reverend Guo Cheen 6 x 9, Hardcover 288 pp 978-1-59473-313-0 $24.99
Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership Where Grace Meets Power A dynamic conversation on the power of women’s spiritual leadership and its emerging patterns of transformation. Through the voices of North American women representing a matrix of diversity—ethnically, spiritually, religiously, generationally and geographically—women will be inspired to new expressions of their own personal leadership and called into powerful collaborative action. Contributors include: Lisa Anderson • Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD • Fredelle Brief • Joan Chittister, OSB • Phyllis W. Curott, JD and HPs • Dr. Barbara E. Fields • Carol Lee Flinders, PhD • China Galland • The Right Reverend Mary Douglas Glasspool • Shareda Hosein • Musimbi Kanyoro, PhD • Valarie Kaur • Dawn T. Maracle, MEd, EdD, (ABD) • Courtney E. Martin • Jan Booman Saeed • Reverend Lorenza Andrade Smith • Lynda Terry • Diane Tillman • Yoland Trevino • Karma Lekshe Tsomo • Nontombi Naomi Tutu
Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell Foreword by Karen Armstrong 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99
“Inimitable warm, clear and penetrating … makes scripture come alive and life more meaningful than the average day’s events would ordinarily signal it to be.” —JOAN CHITTISTER, osb, ST. SCHOLASTICA PRIORY
(For complete contributor list, see www.skylightpaths.com) “Call[s] us as women to the urgent task of developing a deep spiritual identity, not for our own good but to better equip us to be agents of transformation in a deeply divided world. Rejoice as you read this inspiring book and ready yourself for transformation.” —The Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Cambell, department of Religion, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York; author, Living into Hope: A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This
KATHE SCHAAF is co-founder and past president of Gather the Women Global Matrix. She currently anchors many collaborative conversations connecting women and women’s organizations internationally. 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 a consultant for the Council for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, an educator and a public speaker. REVEREND GUO CHEEN an ordained Buddhist nun and active in interfaith dialogue, is founder of The Compassion Network. All four are ambassadors for the Council for the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
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Healing & Wholeness
By Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton
Caresharing A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability
6 x 9, Quality PB 192 pp 978-1-59473-307-9 $16.99
By Marty Richards 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-286-7 $16.99
Hardcover 978-1-59473-271-3 $19.99
The Losses of Our Lives
The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss Find hope and renewal in life’s natural cycle of ordinary losses and new beginnings. Going beyond loss as a problem to be resolved, a grief to be worked through, Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman, reframes loss from the perspective that our everyday losses help us learn what we need to handle the major losses. Weaving in spiritual and classical themes, personal and scriptural story, Dr. Copeland-Payton shows us that by becoming aware of what our lesser losses have to teach us, the larger losses of our lives become less terrifying. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice and questions for reflection to help you: • Mine the hidden depths of painful losses of things and places. • Traverse the devastating loss of relationships and the heartwrenching death of people we love. • Overcome the steep, dark slopes of loss of beliefs and faith. • Venture past our fear of the losses of aging and our own death. “Capture[s] beautifully the paradox that the losses of our lives can become our gains. By weaving story, experience and faith … shows how our deepest hurts may be the soil that nurtures the seeds of our transformation.” —Sr. Clarissa Goeckner, prioress, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho
“Beautifully written and deeply pastoral … touched my soul as [the] stories melded with my stories to explore ever more deeply the fabric of gift and loss in our lives. To everyone who deals with losses—and that’s all of us—I highly recommend it.” —Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, president, World Alliance of Reformed Churches; visiting professor of ecumenical studies and global ministries, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
DR. NANCY COPELAND-PAYTON is a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman in the Presbyterian Church (USA). A pastor, hospital chaplain and physician who practiced medicine for twenty years, she now leads retreats at church centers, monasteries and with church groups to help people explore their experiences of loss.
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Blessed Relief What Christians Can Learn from Buddhists about Suffering By Gordon Peerman 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-252-2 $16.99
A Spirituality for Brokenness Discovering Your Deepest Self in Difficult Times By Terry Taylor 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-229-4 $16.99
“Invites us to not only accept ourselves but to love our imperfections as part of what makes us whole and even beautiful. [With] accessible, helpful tools, this book will light your way.” —Patrice Vecchione, author, Writing and the Spiritual Life: Finding Your Voice by Looking Within
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Spiritually Healthy Divorce Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope Chart a course to wholeness in the aftermath of divorce. Divorce is never easy and almost always includes profound experiences of pain, isolation, anger, despair and confusion. Here is a spiritual map for regaining your bearings, helping you move through the twists and turns of divorce in a spiritually healthy way. 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 “A clear-eyed look at the overwhelming need for a fresh approach to divorce, one that is infused with forgiveness and hope.” —Marcia Ford, author, Finding Hope: Cultivating God’s Gift of a Hopeful Spirit and The Sacred Art of Forgiveness: Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God’s Grace
Recovery—The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice
By Carolyne Call 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-288-1 $16.99 Carolyne Call, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is director of the Office of Civic and Social Engagement and a lecturer in psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She serves as a spiritual adviser for those in the process of divorce while also conducting workshops and retreats on spiritual, psychological and moral development.
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Deepen your capacity to live free from addiction— and from self and selfishness. In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions—alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping—as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed and selfishness. Rami Shapiro describes his personal experience working the Twelve Steps as adapted by Overeaters Anonymous and shares anecdotes from many people working the Steps in a variety of set- By Rami Shapiro tings. Drawing on the insights and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and Islam, he offers supplementary Foreword by Joan practices from different religious traditions to help you move more Borysenko, PhD deeply into the universal spirituality of the Twelve Step system. “Full of wisdom, expanding and deepening Twelve Step insight with the author’s wide knowledge of world spiritual traditions.”
5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-259-1 $16.99
—Thomas Bien, author, Mindful Recovery, Finding the Center Within
Rami Shapiro, a longtime member of Twelve Step recovery, a rabbi and Twelve Step spiritual director, is a frequent lecturer and attendee at Twelve Step retreats, seminars and meetings. An award-winning storyteller, poet and essayist, he is also author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice (SkyLight Paths) and many other books.
Joan Borysenko, PhD, president of Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc., is an internationally known speaker and consultant in health and spirituality, integrative medicine and the mind/body connection. She is the best-selling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and The Power of the Mind to Heal.
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Interfaith Resources
How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Edition The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s religious ceremonies.
Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida 6 x 9, 432 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 Stuart M. Matlins, publisher of SkyLight Paths Publishing, is editor of The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies and The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices.
Arthur J. Magida is a freelance editor and author.
We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it’s increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations ... • What will happen? • What do I do? What do I wear? What do I say? • What should I avoid doing, wearing, saying? • Is it okay to use a video camera? • How long will it last? What are their basic beliefs? These are just a few of the basic questions answered in How to Be a Perfect Stranger. This easy-to-read guidebook, now with an “Everything You Need to Know Before You Go” checklist, 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. “The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion.” —Los Angeles Times
InterActive Faith The Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook A practical guide for embracing the growing religious pluralism in America.
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 A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
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This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in order to increase understanding and acceptance in your community and beyond. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from the world’s many faith traditions, this comprehensive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with people of all faiths and backgrounds through common concerns and activities that promote respect and support. It enables communities rich with diversity to work together to create paths toward peace and justice. Rev. Bud Heckman is executive director of Religions for Peace USA and director for external relations for the Coexist Foundation. He served on the Interfaith Cooperation Task Force of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Rev. Heckman is a frequent speaker and writer on interfaith relations.
Rori Picker Neiss was lead staff of Religions for Peace-USA. Currently she is program coordinator for the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance. Rev. Dirk Ficca, executive director of the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, is a moderator of Chicago Presbytery’s Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations.
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Religion Gone Astray What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith Welcome to the deeper dimensions of interfaith dialogue—exploring that which divides us personally, spiritually and institutionally. 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: Staking Claim to a One and Only Truth; Violence: Justifying Brutality in the Name of Faith; Inequality of Men and Women: The Patriarchal Stranglehold on Power; Homophobia: A Denial of Legitimacy They explore the origins of these issues and the ways critics use these beliefs as divisive weapons. And they present ways we can use these vulnerabilities to open doors for the collaboration required to address our common issues, more profound personal relationships, and true interfaith healing.
By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-317-8 $16.99 A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
—Spirituality & Practice
“Exuberant and courageous … an inspiration and example for us all in these sadly polarized times. It is a reminder that it is possible to reach across the divisions and find not only common cause but hope and affection.”
—Karen Armstrong, author, A History of God: The 4,000-Year-Old Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and many other best-selling books
Getting to the Heart of Interfaith The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam Featured in the New York Times, on CBS Evening News and on NPR’s On Point and Here & Now. A deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world. Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more conflict than collaboration. Interfaith Talk Radio’s “interfaith amigos”—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam—provide a rich understanding of the road to interfaith collaboration by sharing their By Pastor Don Mackenzie, stories, challenges and the inner spiritual work necessary to go Rabbi Ted Falcon and beyond tolerance to a vital, inclusive spirituality. Imam Jamal Rahman “A masterful first-hand 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 dialogue.” —Marcus J. Borg, Canon Theologian; best-selling author, The Heart of Christianity and other books
6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-263-8 $16.99
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PASTOR DON MACKENZIE, PhD, is former minister and head of staff at University Congregational United Church of Christ in Seattle. RABBI TED FALCON, PhD, is founder of Makom Ohr Shalom in Los Angeles, and, with his wife, is founder of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue in Seattle. He is author of Judaism For Dummies and A Journey of Awakening: Kabbalistic Meditations on the Tree of Life. IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN is co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Church and adjunct faculty at Seattle University. He is author of The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam and Out of Darkness Into Light: Spiritual Guidance in the Qur’an with Reflections from Christian and Jewish Sources.
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Ten Amazing People And How They Changed the World 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 “Beautifully written and illustrated…. A wonderful way to introduce young people to the lives, spirits and visions of these exemplars.”
AGES 7+
—Rev. Michael Keane
By Maura D. Shaw Full-color illus. by Stephen Marchesi Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles
Maura D. Shaw is author of several books for young readers. Stephen Marchesi has created numerous illustrations for textbooks, magazines and picture books,
81⁄2 x 11, 48 pp Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95
including Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington; Meet Abraham Lincoln; and Mars: The Red Planet.
Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers AGES 7+
By Maura D. Shaw Illustrations by Stephen Marchesi 63⁄4 x 83⁄4, 32 pp, Full-color and b/w illus., Hardcover
Black Elk
Dorothy Day
Gandhi
Native American Man of Spirit
A Catholic Life of Action
India’s Great Soul
Thich Nhat Hanh
978-1-59473-043-6 $12.99
978-1-59473-011-5 $12.99
978-1-893361-91-1 $12.95
Buddhism in Action
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.
Introduces children to one of the most inspiring women of twentiethcentury America.
“Well-written and easy-to-follow … presents readers with the opportunity to delve into Day’s world.”
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.
—Children’s Literature
978-1-893361-87-4 $12.95 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.
“Beautiful images ... speak directly to the heart, and practical exercises will help children learn the simple secret of living in peace.” —Martin Boroson
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Does God Ever Sleep?
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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?
978-1-59473-142-6
By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller 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?
978-1-59473-102-0
By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller 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.” —National Church Library Association
How Does God Listen?
978-1-59473-084-9
By Kay Lindahl; Full-color photos by Cynthia Maloney 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
AGES 0–4
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg 978-1-59473-205-8 $7.99
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Annette Compton 978-1-59473-265-2 $7.99
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Bethanne Andersen 978-1-893361-56-0 $7.95
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Phoebe Stone 978-1-893361-10-2 $7.99
By Nancy Sohn Swartz Illus. by Melanie Hall 978-1-59473-044-3 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-24-9 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-23-2 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-17-1 $7.99
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Helping Children Grieve
AGES 7+
By Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, and Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD
8 x 10, 48 pp 2-color text, Hardcover 978-1-59473-212-6 $16.99
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.
By Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, and Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso
8 x 10, 48 pp 2-color text, Hardcover 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99
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.
Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, is senior minister of First Congregational Church of Somerville, United Church of Christ, in Massachusetts. Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, is a psychologist and author of many articles on the impact of death and grieving on children and adults.
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AGES 4+
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 11 x 8½, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-58023-092-6 $17.99 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.
AGES 4+
ALL AGES
By Nancy Sohn Swartz
By The Children of America
Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall
8 x 10, 48 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95
9 x 12, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95 Celebrates the inter-connectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. Nancy Sohn Swartz is a certified elementary school teacher.
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Annette Compton
AGES 4+
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Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives. 11 x 8½, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95
“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.
Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds.
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9 x 12, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-879045-26-2 $16.99
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.
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