Collection: Spirituality & Religion

SO MANY QUESTIONS - WERE THERE ANY ANSWERS?

Rose existed in dark, painful confusion. Who was she? Was she a part of the human race? If so, why couldn't she be normal like other people? Why did she need so many beatings? Why was she so stupid? Why couldn't she remember her early childhood?

Almost half a century later, the darkness began to lift, and the mysteries of her childhood unfolded; liberating light pierced through the shadowy past, revealing horrific memories. This is a true story of redemption and healing from overwhelming trauma; a story of hope for those in despair.

In a fast-paced, rapidly changing world, children struggle to cope with the sheer multiplicity of stimuli and expectations. It could get overwhelming for the still-developing minds of the young. How do we get them to pause for a moment? What will help them take on challenges calmly?

Swami Mukundananda explains that one way to create a positive environment is to introduce ancient Hindu verses in everyday life. Learning to recite the shlokas and mantras equips children with timeless wisdom that shapes their character.

My Wisdom Book draws on the timeless knowledge of scriptures to explain ancient Hindu wisdom in a fun, easy and entertaining way for beginners. The book is packed with 75 Sanskrit and Hindi verses, including transliterations in English, with explanations, and encourages kids to include the practice of reading and chanting into their daily lives.

Divided into two age-appropriate levels-Juniors (ages 3-9) and Seniors (age 10 upwards)-the book has separate sections for daily shlokas, mantras, simple bhajans and learnings for each level. Approachable and easy-to-understand, the text is designed to be read together with parents and grandparents by juniors, and by older kids on their own. Beautifully illustrated by Rayika Sen, this handy book is the perfect gift for festivals, religious ceremonies, birthdays, or indeed any time at all!

.This inspirational book is a chance to celebrate the luminous spirit of a woman in your life. She could be someone you've just met or a friend you've known forever. Each page is an affirmation, an opportunity to not only highlight the things she says and does, but the grace with which she does them.

- She turns her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans.

- She realizes that she's the one she's been waiting for.

- She is an artist and life is her canvas.

Offer this uplifting gift book to a new mom, an impactful mentor, a loving sister, or a hardworking coworker in lieu of a greeting card for a birthday, graduation, or Galentine's Day. The words shine a light on the beauty a woman adds to the world by bravely and boldly being herself.

The Way of Rest gathers nearly 200 of Jeff Foster's most inspiring essays, poems, and reflections on restoring and reviving ourselves when we feel exhausted or defeated. Drawing from his personal journey--including his own struggles with illness and depression--Jeff invites us to contemplate "the Way of Rest" and its potential to transform our experience of:

- Imperfection--how we are "gloriously flawed" yet complete exactly as we are

- Not knowing--how we come to trust in the greater intelligence of life

- Melancholy and loneliness--how we learn to release the healing energies of "exquisite sensitivity"

- Ordinary moments--recognizing and receiving "the closest thing of all"

- Discomfort and discontent--how our frustrations become an opening to deep peace

- Love--rediscovering who we are beyond our carefully constructed facades

- Silence--discovering the vibrancy of living by letting go of thoughts and concepts

"I hope the words in this book inspire, challenge, and encourage you. But most of all, I hope they help you remember that you are life, inseparable from the power that grows the flowers and gives birth to galaxies," writes Jeff Foster. The Way of Rest brings you his companionship and support whenever you need it most.

Read through Scripture in Historical Order with the ESV Chronological Bible

From Genesis to Revelation, the ESV Chronological Bible guides readers through the 8 eras of the Bible in the order the events occurred:

• Primeval History
• Patriarchal History
• From Deliverance to Inheritance
• The Last Judge and the United Monarchy
• The Divided Monarchy
• Exile and Restoration
• The Kingdom Comes
• The Early Church

This easy-to-read format combines various prophetic books, Psalms, and letters alongside Scripture's historical accounts. Each era begins with an introduction, serving to reorient the reader and connect the section to God's redemptive narrative as a whole. What's more, this freshly designed layout divides the entire Bible into 365 daily readings--each beginning with a summary and timeline--making it easy to study Scripture over the course of a year.

• Presents the ESV Text in Chronological Order: The entire Bible is divided into 8 distinct eras and organized in the order the events occurred
• New One-Year Plan: Each of the 365 daily readings begins with a summary and timeline to show how the reading fits into the broader biblical narrative
• Additional Content: Written introductions help readers reorient their minds on the next major biblical era
• Readable Format: 9.15-point text and single-column paragraphs make text easy to read
• Edited by Andrew E. Steinmann: Expert in biblical chronology and author of From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS JESUS BUILDING?

Many people today sense we have gotten so focused on planting and growing churches designed to meet people's expectations that we have lost sight of Jesus' original intent. When Jesus said he would build the church, what kind of church did he have in mind? A careful reading of the Gospels reveals Jesus' life was focused on three key priorities:

• Empowerment: giving people the power to live a new kind of life by restoring their true identity and teaching them to exercise their God-given authority
• Discipleship: training people to do everything he did by inviting them into his life and showing them how to multiply that way of life in the lives of others.
• Mission: calling people to live out the purpose of God for the sake of others as part of an extended spiritual family on mission to change the world.

Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and practical strategies, Bob Rognlien challenges you to explore the pattern of Jesus' life from a new perspective to see how it can change your life, your marriage, your family, and your church for the better. Empowering Missional Disciples is an in-depth introduction to this Jesus-shaped way of life and invitation to join a global movement which is equipping people to model and multiply this way of life in the lives of others.

This popular book is an attempt to respond to the needs of both Muslims and non-Muslims in North America. Its purpose is simply to acquaint the average reader with the basic teachings of Islam; not intended to present the depth or breadth of Islam. It guides Muslims to the median way in all matters of life, rejects fanaticism and narrow mindedness. It provides truth about Islam, a spiritual insight and a moral approach to the human condition. The author hopes that "it will make them responsible citizens of their respective countries, honorable members of the human race, and above all else, God-minded people".

Today our most obvious link to the ancient cultures of Babylonia is through the twelve constellations that make up the zodiac. The zodiac is, however, but a part of a much larger system of star-lore that could reveal so much about ancient man and his beliefs. Knowledge of this lore could provide many profound insights into how early civilisations viewed the gods, the nature of the universe and the destiny of mankind. This book is the first of its kind, specifically written for the layman, to explore the constellations and star-lore of ancient Babylonia. It presents the idea that the constellation figures as a whole amount to a 'pictorial calendar' that integrates various seasonal festivals - concerned with the mythic life-cycle of the sun, the farming and herding year, the institution of kingship and various rites directed towards the dead - into an elegant system that ultimately represents an archaic image of time itself. The introductory sections provide all the essential background information on how ancient Near Eastern cultures viewed the heavens. It starts with a survey of the writing system and then moves on to consider the nature of ominous signs and celestial divination. The final sections introduce the reader to the archaic view of the cosmos and an overview of the whole star-map. The main body of the book is composed of an A-Z Gazetteer, which explores the names, appearances and associated lore of each star and constellation in greater detail. A set of appendices furnishes additional information on the planetary and geographic associations of the stars, the calendar and the seasonal cycle of Mesopotamia. Beyond the familiar figures of the zodiac, the Babylonian constellations have laid in almost total obscurity for the last two thousand years. Here for the first time the complete star-map is reconstructed and many of its secrets revealed, so that now the whole system of celestial symbolism can be restored to something approaching its former glory.

Relax and unwind with 31 mesmerizing illustrations inspired by nature and specifically designed to promote mindfulness and inner peace. Swirling tendrils and other beguiling patterns invite color combinations of any kind -- the creative possibilities are endless! Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Tranquility and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Explore the powerful magic of the twenty-five trees in the ogham tradition. Enrich your spiritual practice with authentic Celtic wisdom and practical techniques. Written by a Druid witch and Celtic shaman, Celtic Tree Magic shows you how to:

• Practice ogham divination, charms, and spells
• Work with each tree's magical correspondences and healing attributes
• Make salves, tinctures, ointments, and green crafts
• Find tree spirit allies in nature and the otherworld
• Fashion wands and other magical tools

With exercises, hands-on tips, and an accessible exploration of folklore and myth, this lovely and lyrical handbook provides practical skills and deeper understandings for beginners and intermediate practitioners.

Praise:
"A trusted and guiding hand through the Celtic forests of wisdom and magic."--Kristoffer Hughes, author of The Book of Celtic Magic and founder of the Anglesey Druid Order

"This lovely work offers a truly experiential journey...It offers the reader a richer understanding of nature and self."--Philip Carr-Gomm, Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and author of Druid Mysteries

"Danu Forest has made masterful use of the original sources...I heartily commend this book."--Nicholas R. Mann, author of Druid Magic

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Edith Hahn was an outspoken young woman in Vienna when the Gestapo forced her into a ghetto and then into a slave labor camp. When she returned home months later, she knew she would become a hunted woman and went underground. With the help of a Christian friend, she emerged in Munich as Grete Denner. There she met Werner Vetter, a Nazi Party member who fell in love with her. Despite Edith's protests and even her eventual confession that she was Jewish, he married her and kept her identity a secret.

In wrenching detail, Edith recalls a life of constant, almost paralyzing fear. She tells how German officials casually questioned the lineage of her parents; how during childbirth she refused all painkillers, afraid that in an altered state of mind she might reveal something of her past; and how, after her husband was captured by the Soviets, she was bombed out of her house and had to hide while drunken Russian soldiers raped women on the street.

Despite the risk it posed to her life, Edith created a remarkable record of survival. She saved every document, as well as photographs she took inside labor camps. Now part of the permanent collection at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., these hundreds of documents, several of which are included in this volume, form the fabric of a gripping new chapter in the history of the Holocaust--complex, troubling, and ultimately triumphant.

Shed your shame. Renew your hope. Rediscover the parent you know you can be.

Is your adoption journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion.

You may be experiencing blocked care-a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. When it happens, it's like your heart seems to have left the relationship. But the good news is you are not a bad parent. You can heal from blocked care, and compassion can be rekindled in your heart.

Written by two adoptive parents who have overcome blocked care, Reclaim Compassion answers the questions, "How did this happen?" and "Will it ever get better?" You'll recognize yourself in the honest stories from the authors and other parents and come to realize that you are not alone.

Rooted in faith and backed by neuroscience, this practical and powerful guide offers a simple step-by-step process for reclaiming compassion for your child and yourself.

"Lisa and Melissa's holistic-brain, body, and spirit-approach to understanding and overcoming blocked care will lead you to personal healing and meaningful connection with your children. Every foster and adoptive parent should read this book!" Jamie Finn, author of Foster the Family, Director, Foster the Family
"Reclaim Compassion practically and compassionately addresses part of parenting that no one wants to talk about. Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa Corkum are the go-to experts on blocked care, and this book is proof. No one understands it better than they do. We can't recommend this book enough!" Mike and Kristin Berry, hosts of The Honestly Adoption Podcast, coauthors of Securely Attached

Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa Corkum serve thousands of adoptive parents by providing post-adoption support

through their podcast, books, speaking, and coaching.

To learn more, find Lisa and Melissa at www.reclaimcompassion.com

This handbook is a support for chaplains and others who work in interfaith and intercultural settings. There are prayers, blessings and readings from a variety of faith traditions and languages, and prayers designed especially for chaplains who work in hospital or hospice settings. A topical listing of favorite readings found in the Bible, the Koran, and other scriptures of the world's religions, lyrics to favorite hymns and spiritual songs, a relaxation exercise, and thoughts on prayer provide additional support for chaplains in their service.

Ori é o nome dado à mente pela Cultura Yoruba. É reconhecida como divindade e deve ser tratada como tal. À medida que cuidamos de nosso Ori, sintonizamos nossa vida com nosso Eleda (destino). Um bom ori, um bom destino.

"The four elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth exist as spiritual essences, as philosophical concepts, as energy states and as a tangible physical reality." Working magick with the elements helps to connect us to the tangibly present natural powers in our physical world, whilst at the same time we are returning to the building blocks of magick by rooting our feet in the material world. Since Empedocles formalized the system in ancient Greece in the 5th century BCE, the four elements have become an integral part of the Western Esoteric Tradition - passing from ancient Greek magick through the Qabalah & Grimoire Traditions into modern derivative traditions of ceremonial magick and paganism.

In Practical Elemental Magick the authors provide an unprecedented combination of research and techniques for working the magick of Air, Fire, Water and Earth, as well as the spiritual creatures associated with each. The Elemental Gods, Archangels, rulers and other types of elemental beings (including Sylphs, Salamanders, Undines & Gnomes) are discussed and explored.

Both the spiritual and physical aspects of the four elements are considered, together with how they interact with each other and their appropriate use for magickal work. The creation and use of Elementaries (Elemental Thought Forms); Elemental Tools, the Elemental Tides and correspondences are all considered in detail, together with previously unavailable original ritual & meditative material including the Unification Rite, the Inner Talisman, the Elemental Pyramids, the Elemental Magick Circle & the Elemental Temples.

In mastering the four elements within & without we master ourselves, bringing the external forces of the natural world & the internal forces of our existence into harmony.

What happened in the Whiteshell Forest near Falcon Lake on May 20, 1967? For the first time in 50 years, the many facets of this astonishing tale finally come together. Noted UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski opens his vault of documents and images, gathered over several decades of inquiry, and presents a comprehensive picture of what became the most investigated UFO case in Canadian History. Stan Michalak, son of the man at the centre of this story, offers an inside perspective of what was happening in the Michalak home immediately following his father's extraordinary encounter. Join him as he eavesdrops on the daily struggles of his family while they deal with his father's injuries and the endless stream of investigators and media. Released after years of planning, this once-in-a-lifetime book describes every aspect of what happened "when they appeared."