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A luminous brotherhood: Afro-Creole spiritualism in nineteenth-century New Orleans
Par Emily Suzanne Clark. 2016
Religious studies professor examines a Spiritualist group in New Orleans called the Cercle Harmonique, comprised primarily of African-descended men. Discusses…
the group's formation, intersection with race and religion in New Orleans, and its role in the greater movement of American Spiritualism. 2016Spirituality: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Philip Sheldrake. 2012
Scholar and writer looks at the historical foundations of spirituality in the major world religions. Explores the concept of spiritual…
experience and considers its meaning, transformative power, and the impact it has on society. Contrasts spirituality and religion and considers spirituality in philosophy, anthropology, and psychology. 2012The eye: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Michael F. Land. 2014
Traces the evolution of the marvel of biological engineering that controls vision. Describes how vision works in humans and other…
creatures, the eye's parts, how it moves, what happens in the brain, and what can go wrong. Discusses loss of vision and restoration procedures in those not blind from birth. 2014Called to question: a spiritual memoir
Par Sister Joan Chittister. 2009
Memoir of Catholic nun, reflecting on her spiritual growth. Topics covered include the differences and convergences between spirituality and religion,…
the call to religious life, experiencing life outside of inward-facing existence, living the Gospels, feminism and spirituality, the divine in nature, and finding meaning in everyday life. 2004The problem of pain
Par C. S. Lewis. 2001
Author of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (DB 50083) meditates on the meaning and religious significance of suffering, attempting to…
reconcile it with the belief in a just and loving God. Reflects on his own journey to Christianity from atheism, God's omnipotence and goodness, human wickedness, and more. 1940Sacred fire: a vision for a deeper human and Christian maturity
Par Ronald Rolheiser. 2014
Author of The Holy Longing (DB 53347) expands on the concepts presented in that book and addresses such questions as…
how to live less self-centered, more mature lives; how to understand and achieve "deep maturity"; the meaning of adult, Christian discipleship; and more. 2014Chop wood, carry water: a guide to finding spiritual fulfillment in everyday life
Par Rick Fields. 1984
The editors of New Age Journal talk about everyday tasks and chores and how they can be a path to…
spirituality. With teachings from a variety of religions, this is a guide to improving all aspects of life, including relationships, work, money, and health. 1984El arte de la quietud: la aventura de no ir a ninguna parte (Ted books)
Par Pico Iyer. 2015
El periodista y cronista de viajes Pico Iyer explora los beneficios de la desconexión, de apreciar dónde estas, y de…
ser tranquilo. Analizando las vidas de personalidades tan disímiles como Gandhi, Proust, y Leonard Cohen, Iyer revela cómo la quietud puede despertar la creatividad y aliviar el estrésEvery other Monday: twenty years of life, lunch, faith, and friendship
Par John Kasich. 2010
Ohio governor Kasich (born 1952) reflects on his experiences with his Bible-study group, which met every other week for twenty…
years. Discusses the questions members have posed to the group, life experiences members have weathered, and the solace he finds in his friends and faith. 2010H is for Hawk
Par Helen Macdonald. 2014
Cambridge lecturer describes the year she spent training a goshawk, a decision she came to after the sudden death of…
her father in 2007. Discusses the field of falconry, which her father avidly practiced, the grieving process, and author T.H. White's book The Goshawk (DB 42687). Bestseller. 2014Scary close: dropping the act and finding true intimacy
Par Donald Miller. 2014
According to Miller, we are all performers, putting up a constructed persona to impress others and to avoid true intimacy.…
Using his own life and relationship experiences, he coaches others to let go of playing a role and connect with people more honestly. 2014Ghost boy: the miraculous escape of a misdiagnosed boy trapped inside his own body
Par Martin Pistorius. 2013
Pistorius explains how, in 1988 at age twelve, a mysterious illness left him mute and in a wheelchair. Misdiagnosed, he…
lived in care centers for severely disabled children for ten years. Describes how he was finally able to communicate that his mind was fine, reclaim his life, and fall in love. 2013Waking up: a guide to spirituality without religion
Par Sam Harris. 2014
Neuroscientist and author of The End of Faith (DB 62053) reflects on the search for spirituality outside of religion and…
shares his own experiences. Discusses consciousness, the concept of self, meditation, and the use of gurus, drugs, and mysticism in the quest for enlightenment. 2014El poder del ahora: un camino hacia la realización espiritual
Par Eckhart Tolle. 2000
Using a question-and-answer format, Eckhart seeks to show that people carry within them a "seed of enlightenment" that can help…
them find their true wealth--the "radiant joy of Being and the...peace that comes with it."Spanish language. 2000Open mind, faithful heart: reflections on following Jesus
Par Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis, Francis I, Pope Francis, Joseph Owens, Gustavo Larrazábal. 2013
Collection of writings by Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936) from his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires.…
Considers his personal relationship to God and Jesus Christ, and includes contemplations for others exploring and practicing the Catholic faith. Translated from Spanish. 2013Living the Quaker way: timeless wisdom for a better life today
Par Philip Gulley. 2013
Hospice chaplain and former Catholic priest Stella presents guidelines for living a spiritual life in the Christian tradition without being…
a part of a religious community. Considers the questions of belief versus faith and the nature of Jesus, among other matters. 2013Learning to walk in the dark
Par Barbara Brown Taylor. 2014
Former minister explores the meaning of darkness in spiritual journeys through experiences with and scholarly investigation of the dark. Discusses…
spelunking in a cave, learning to navigate the world as if blind, and scriptural readings. Posits that the dark is where most spiritual growth happens. 2014The case for the Psalms: why they are essential
Par N. T. Wright. 2013
Using historical, literary, and spiritual contexts, Biblical scholar argues that the book of Psalms has been the central prayer book…
for the Christian church since its beginnings. Urges readers to read, recite, and sing these ancient Hebrew prayer songs. Discusses his own longtime relationship to the verses. 2013Diabetic retinopathy: from diagnosis to treatment
Par Homayoun Tabandeh, David S. Boyer. 2014
Retina specialists and authors of Macular Degeneration (DB 74495) describe diabetic retinopathy, a potential problem for people with diabetes. Discuss…
its development, treatment options and ways to slow its progress, and lifestyle changes that lead to better glucose control. Offer advice on coping with visual impairment. 2014