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Humor's Edge By Ann Telnaes 87 drawings by the woman who won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartoons. Justice
Meditations from Conversations with God By Neale Donald Walsch Quotations from the Conversations with God series of books by Neale Donald Walsch You
The Writer's Mentor By Cathleen Rountree A spiffy resource designed to stir the creative juices of writers of all stripes. Imagination
The Cheating Culture By David Callahan A hard-hitting work of social criticism that delineates some reasons for the ethical disarray in the United States. Justice
Consuming Faith By Tom Beaudoin A hard-hitting ethical work that deserves a wide reading. Faith
Simple Truths By Kent Nerburn A rich and meaningful collection of essays by a sensitive writer who sees clearly and is a connoisseur of the mysteries of life. Meaning
Redeeming the Time By Stephen Bede Scharper Challenges Christians to see themselves as caretakers of the Creation. Justice
Contentment By Jerry M. Ruhl, Robert A. Johnson An exploration of this seemingly rare state of being. Being Present
The Way of Conflict By Deidre Combs Insights into ways to get to win/win situations when trouble arises in our families, communities and organizations. Peace
Life-Changing Affirmations By Vicky Thompson A practical spiritual collection of affirmations, meditations and prayers. Transformation
The Human Being By Walter Wink A subversive and substantive view of the incarnation and the challenges humans face as co-creators with God. Questing
Sun After Dark By Pico Iyer This gifted writer's reports on his travels, his profiles of fascinating people, and his delight in exercising our capacities for wonder. Meaning
Stumbling Toward Enlightenment By Geri Larkin Charts the path toward enlightenment as a zigzag one filled with stumbling, bumbling, and plenty of mistakes. Attention
Celebrating Time Alone By Lionel Fisher Affirms being on your own as a chance to nurture the best that is within you. Nurturing
In Praise of Slowness By Carl Honore An incisive overview of this important cultural phenomenon. Nurturing
Poetic Medicine By John Fox Does a fine job explaining the basics of poem-making as part of the spiritual practice of writing. Meaning
The Gethsemani Encounter By Donald Mitchell, James Wiseman Twenty-five presentations from an historic five-day meeting in July 1996. Hospitality
Rufus Jones By Kerry Walters, Rufus Jones A top-drawer collection of selections from the works of a visionary Quaker mystic, social activist, and promoter of peace. Vision
The Japanese Way of the Flower By Ann Kameoka, H. E. Davey Explains the aesthetic and philosophical ideals behind this art and gives detailed descriptions of arrangement compositions. Transformation
Crisis and Renewal of Creation By Jeffrey Golliher, William B. Logan A collection of 22 sermons that fall under the banner of eco-spirituality. Meaning