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Crafting Calm By Maggie Oman Shannon 40 creative projects and practices for calm, comfort, contemplation, creation, and community. Imagination

Lumpito and the Painter from Spain By Monica Kulling A heart-warming story about a dachshund's dreams coming true when he meets a famous painter who chan… Love

Soul of Light By Joma Sipe The visionary art and poetry of a painter from Portugal whose theme is Light. Meaning

Music for the Mindful Brain By Jeffrey Thompson A collection of six CDs of music and sounds to transform the mind and deepen meditation. Peace

Crystal Bowl Sound Healing By Tryshe Dhevney A relaxing CD with five soothing suites of music created with crystal singing bowls. Peace

Bridge to Wonder By Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu An examination of the confluence of art, beauty, and wonder. Wonder

The Art of Faith By Judith Couchman A guide to Christian images and symbols in art that makes a history lesson into a playful adventure. Meaning

Grandma Rose's Magic By Linda Elovitz Marshall A heart-warming children's story about a community showing its admiration for an elderly woman's tal… Kindness

Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury By Sister Wendy Beckett A grand tour of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible as seen through the great painters of differ… Wonder

Beading – The Creative Spirit By Wendy Ellsworth An enthusiastic validation of beading as a spiritual art. Beauty

Contemplative Crochet By Cindy Crandall-Frazier A top-drawer resource on crochet, spirituality, and creativity. Being Present

Look! Look! Look! at Sculpture By Nancy Elizabeth Wallace An enchanting tale about three mice who sneak into a museum for their own private course in art appr… Imagination

All One By Krishna Das One hour of awesome kirtan music with rock textures. Devotion

Bhakti Treasure By Ned & Lynn A masterwork of devotional chanting that opens the heart. Devotion

Kirtan Nation By Various Artists An impressive set of kirtan music by a variety of artists. Devotion

Password By Deva Premal Ancient Hindu mantras sung beautifully by Deva Premal. Devotion

Songs of Tara By Various Artists Mantras, chants, and praises to Tara, mother of all the Buddhas. Devotion

Opening to Bliss By Wah! Soothing and healing music for meditation, massage, or yoga. Peace

The Face of Jesus By Edward Lucie-Smith Three hundred color images of the face of Jesus from 2,000 years of art. Imagination

Mary and the Catholic Imagination By Wendy M. Wright Ideas about and experiences of Mary among contemporary Catholics. Imagination