Spring 2006 Religion: Knopf to Zondervan
Compiled by Robert Dahlin and Charles Hix, edited by Lynn Garrett -- Publishers Weekly, 2/13/2006
KNOPF
The Great Transformation (Mar., $30) by Karen Armstrong is a history of the world's religious traditions. 100,000 first printing. 8-city author tour.
A Church in Search of Itself: Benedict XVI and the Battle for the Future (Apr., $25.95) by Robert Blair Kaiser. A man who left the Jesuit order after 10 years to pursue a career in journalism takes a look at the intensifying struggle. 60,000 first printing. 7-city author tour.
Overcoming Life's Disappointments (Aug., $21.95) by Harold S. Kushner shares spiritual insights from the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People. 150,000 first printing. 14-city author tour.
KODANSHA INTERNATIONAL
The Flowering Spirit: Classic Teachings on the Art of No (June, $19.95) by Zeami is a translation of Fushikaden (actor's philosophy) written in the 15th century by the playwright and director.
KREGEL
SoulCare: Making Space for What Matters Most (May, $12.99 paper) by Steve Smith advocates renouncing instant gratification to attain lifelong growth. Ad/promo.
Together for Good (May, $12.99 paper) by Melanie Dobson. In this novel, Abby seeks healing after an unsuccessful adoption. Ad/promo.
Running Barefoot on Holy Ground: Childlike Intimacy with God (June, $11.99 paper) by Jeanne Gowen Dennis observes that becoming more like a child helps one grow closer to God. Ad/promo.
The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse (June, $9.99 paper) by Richard L. Mabry is a widower's practical guide for the bereaved. Ad/promo.
KTAV PUBLISHING
Faith and Heresy (Mar., $25) by Rabbi Reuven Agushewitz is a translation of the late rabbi's 1948 book that attacked the philosophy of materialism.
Festival of Freedom: Essays on Pesah and the Haggadah (Apr., $25) by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik includes the late rabbi's analysis of the significance of the exodus from Egypt.
Lomdus: The Conceptual Approach to Jewish Learning (May, $30), edited by Rabbi Yosef Blau, gathers papers that analyze the method's impact.
LANTERN BOOKS
Common Heart: An Experience of Inter-religious Dialogue (Apr., $15 paper) by Netnael Miles-Yepez gleans interviews from 20 years of Father Thomas Keating's Snowmass Conference.
LIGUORI
Paper Bag Prayers: Finding God in Little Things: Any Time Any Place (Mar., $9.95 paper) by Bernadette McCarver Snyder recommends a quick and easy system of prayer.
Making Healthcare Decisions: A Catholic Guide (July, $14.95 paper), edited by Ron Hamel, is a practical guide on such issues as embryonic stem-cell research and cloning.
Homelessness: Where There's Hope There's Life: Real Stories and Pastoral Implications (Aug., $16.95 paper) by Anthony J. Gittins shares the stories and experiences of actual homeless people.
LITURGICAL PRESS
Pilgrim in Time: Mindful Journeys to Encounter the Sacred (Mar., $11.95 paper) by Rosanne Keller encourages rediscovery of the earth's sacredness.
Day by Day with Saint Augustine (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Donald X. Burt, O.S.A., consists of short quotes from Augustine followed by reflections by Father Burt.
Seeking Wholeness: Women Dealing with Abuse of Power in the Catholic Church (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Marie Evans Bouclin provides accounts of adult women betrayed and sexually abused by priests.
An Introduction to the New Testament for Catholics (May, $29.95 paper) by Joseph F. Kelly addresses New Testament matters specific to Catholic readers.
Wisdom from the Monastery: The Rule of St. Benedict for Everyday Life (June, $15.95 paper) by Patrick Barry et al. offers a contemporary translation of the Rule of St. Benedict combined with short reflections from contributors.
LLEWELLYN
Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Thea Sabin outlines the basics of Wicca without advocating one path.
The Way of Four Spellbook: Working Magic with the Elements (Apr., $16.95 paper) by Deborah Lipp deals with spells and magical techniques.
Dancing the Goddess Incarnate: Living the Magic of Maiden, Mother & Crone (May, $16.95 paper) by Kristin Madden and Dorothy Morrison is a spiritual guide employing archetypes and the dances of nine goddesses.
Witch in the Bedroom: Proven Sensual Magic (July, $TBA) by Stacey Demarco helps boost sexuality, sensuality and fertility.
LOST COAST PRESS
Beyond Ourselves: The Religions of the World (May, $29.95) by Kirk Heriot, M.D., is a comparison of world religions that concludes we all share one destiny.
LOYOLA PRESS
My Life with the Saints (Mar., $22.95) by James Martin, S.J. The Jesuit's memoir recalls his lifelong attachment to two dozen holy men and women. 20,000 first printing. Advertising.
May Crowning, Mass, and Merton and Other Reasons I Love Being Catholic (Mar., $13.95 paper) by Liz Kelly explains why this jazz singer, writer and assistant to an Ivy League university president celebrates her faith. Advertising.
The Complete Rosary: A Guide to Praying the Mysteries (Apr., $12.95 paper) by William G. Storey demonstrates how to pray the rosary as intended by Pope John Paul II. Advertising.
MERCER UNIV. PRESS
When We Talk About God... Let's Be Honest (Mar., $16 paper) by R. Kirby Godsey proposes that talk about faith be straightforward.
Paul Tillich and Psychology: Historic and Contemporary Explorations in Theology, Psychotherapy and Ethics (Mar., $30 paper) by Terry D. Cooper asserts that Tillich's theology has application for psychologists and others working in mental health, spiritual development and pastoral counseling.
Rounding the Bases: Baseball and Religion in America (June, $35) by Joseph L. Price maintains that baseball is "a distinct denomination of American civil religion."
MESORAH PUBLICATIONS
A Taste of Nostalgia (Mar., $24.99) by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., is a selection of old world recipes with traditional Chassidic stories on the Sabbath and festivals.
Chazon Ish Haggadah (April, $24.99) by Rabbi Asher Bergman is a classic Haggadah from the 20th-century commentator, the Chazon Ish.
MONKFISH
The Passion of Mary Magdalen (Apr., $29.95) by Elizabeth Cunningham is a novel introducing a Celtic woman who remembers her life with Jesus. $15,000 ad/promo.
MOODY
Madman (Apr., $12.99 paper) by Tracy Groot. The novel concerns four scholars: one murdered, one a suicide, one a worshipper of Dionysus, one mad. Ad/promo.
Charlotte Leaves the Light on (Apr., $12.99 paper) by Annette Smith concludes the Ruby Prairie series. Ad/promo.
Zora's Cry (June, $12.99 paper) by Tia McCollors is a novel in which a 29-year-old woman searches for her biological family. Ad/promo.
MOREHOUSE
Finding Jesus, Discovering Self: Passages to Healing and Wholeness (Mar., $19.95 paper) by Caren Goldman and William Dols. The authors draw parallels between biblical stories and events in their own lives.
God of Our Mothers (Mar., $14.95 paper) by M.R. Ritley looks closely into the lives of women in the Old Testament.
Grace on the Go: 101 Quick Ways to Pray (Apr., $9.95 paper) by Barbara Bartocci is organized around the premise that every task one undertakes is potentially holy.
Following Francis: The Franciscan Way for Everyone (May, $15.95 paper) by Susan Pitchford introduces Franciscan spirituality for ordinary people.
Fabric of Faith: A Guide to the Prayer Quilt Ministry (June, $23.95) by Kimberly Winston envisions patchwork as a visible act of prayer.
MORNING LIGHT PRESS
The Practice of Presence (Mar., $14.95) by Patty de Llosa declares that tai chi, the teachings of Gurdjieff, prayer and meditation, the Alexander Technique and Jungian studies all complement each other. Ad/promo. Author tour.
MULTNOMAH
Chazown (Mar., $19.99 paper) by Craig Groeschel. The title is Hebrew for "vision," which the author asserts God wants to share.
31 Days Toward Overcoming Adversity (Mar., $12.99) by Joni Eareckson Tada says that Philippians 4:13 is the key.
For Men Only (Apr., $14.99) by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn unlocks the mystery of women.
If You Don't Die to Self, I May Have to Kill You (May, $12.99 paper) by Karen Long promises marital harmony.
NAVPRESS
Coming Up for Air (Mar., $13.99 paper) by Margaret Becker. The Christian music artist rejoices in women's pursuit of authenticity.
The Evidence (Mar., $12.99 paper) by Austin Boyd is a fictional account of a NASA commander's call to serve God amid global controversy.
Queen Esther's Secrets of Womanhood (June, $11.99 paper) by Ginger Garrett recommends that mothers use the book of Esther as a springboard to shape their daughters.
If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother (July, $12.99 paper) by Anita Renfroe presents a comedic view of motherhood.
Dark Hour (July, $12.99 paper) by Ginger Garrett is a novel about betrayal, revenge and passion.
NELSON BOOKS
Prepared to Be God's Vessel: How God Can Use an Obedient Life to Bless Others (Apr., $19.99) by Henry and Carrie Blackaby uses Mary as the paradigm for all women to emulate.
The New Rebellion Handbook (May, $16.99 paper) by Jerome Daley deals with worship, money, faith, health and other issues with fresh ideas and biblical insights.
How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life (July, $24.99) by Art Linkletter and Mark Victor Hansen contends that the second half of life can be even better than the first half.
From the Hood to the Hill: A Story of Overcoming (Aug., $22.99) by Barry C. Black is the story of his rise from a Baltimore ghetto to become the only African-American to serve as the U.S. Navy's Chief of Chaplains and also Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Summerall: My Life On and Off the Air (Aug., $24.99) by Pat Summerall is the sportscaster's insider story, including a battle with alcoholism and faith.
The Missing Gospels: Unearthing the Truth Behind Alternative Christianities (Aug., $21.99) by Darrell L. Bock investigates claims about missing "secret" gospels.
NEW CITY PRESS
Silence Transformed into Life: The Testament of His Final Year (Mar., $11.95 paper) by John Paul II samples writings from his last days. Ad/promo.
Like a Drop in the Ocean: 99 Sayings by Mother Teresa (Mar., $14.95), edited by W. Bader, collects her short writings. Ad/promo.
Clare of Assisi: The Lady (Mar.; $49, paper $29.95), edited by Regis Armstrong, O.F.M. Cap., is an updated and expanded chronicle of the life of Saint Clare. Ad/promo.
NEW HOPE
Raising Moms: Daughters Caring for Mothers in Their Later Years (Apr., $11.99 paper) by Rhonda Kelley offers uplift to the caregivers. Ad/promo.
Live the Call: Embrace God's Design for Your Life (May, $12.99 paper) by Wanda Lee helps Christians live boldly and courageously. Ad/promo.
The Mentoring Mom: 11 Ways to Model Christ for Your Child (June, $12.99 paper) by Jackie Kendall delineates the author's inspirational mentoring. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Good for Goodness' Sake: 7 Values for Cultivating Authentic Character in Midlife (Aug., $17.99) by Gary Fenton warns against an excessive pursuit of income and prestige. Ad/promo.
NEW LEAF
Party of Two: Lessons for Staying in Step in Dating, Marriage and Family Life (Mar., $12.99) by Tim and Beverly LaHaye is a resource for maintaining a long-lasting relationship.
Nine Things Teens Should Know... and Parents Are Afraid to Talk About (Mar., $12.99 paper) by Joe White and Nicholas Comninellis counsels parents about the emotional and physical changes teens face.
The Big Argument: Does God Exist... Twenty-Four Scholars Explore How Science, Archaeology and Philosophy Haven't Disproved God (Mar., $14.99 paper) by John Ashton and Michael Westacott lines up compelling evidence.
NEW PAGE (DIST. BY CAREER PRESS)
Be Blesséd: Daily Devotions for Busy Wiccans and Pagans (May, $13.99 paper) by Denise Dumars employs humor to reinforce the importance of daily spiritual affirmations.
The Mysteries of Druidry (May, $15.99 paper) by Brendan Cathbad Myers is a training manual to bring mystical romanticism into private and social realms.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
The Essential Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita (Mar., $12.95) by Jack Hawley presents the essence of the form of a tale. Advertising.
NEW YORK UNIV. PRESS
Christian Theologies of Scripture: A Comparative Introduction (Apr.; $75, paper $22), edited by Justin S. Holcomb, aggregates discussions by theologists about the nature of scripture throughout the Christian tradition.
Deeper Shades of Purple: Womanism in Religion and Society (Aug.; $75, paper $24), edited by Stacey Floyd-Thomas, focuses on womanist thought and black women's activism.
NORTH POINT PRESS
Rumspringa: To Be or Not to Be Amish (June, $24) by Tom Shachtman reports on the Amish coming-of-age ritual of "running around" that begins at age 16.
NORTHSTONE (dist. by Pilgrim Press)
The Spirituality of Art (Apr., $34) by Lois Huey-Heck and Jim Kalnin explores the connection between spirituality and the appreciation of visual art.
W.W. NORTON
The Many Faces of God (Aug., $26.95) by Jeremy Campbell demonstrates how religious conceptions have been shaped by technological and scientific advances.
ONEWORLD
The Politics of Apocalypse: The History and Influence of Christian Zionism (June, $24.95) by Dan Cohn-Sherbok probes the role of Armageddon in both the Middle East peace process and the American political system.
Inside the Gender Jihad: Women's Reform in Islam (June, $19.95 paper) by Amina Wadud charts the growing significance of Muslim women's organizations.
Pascal's Fire: Scientific Faith and Religious Understanding (June, $14.95 paper) by Keith Ward discourses upon morality, religion and the meaning of life.
ORBIS BOOKS
Just War, Lasting Peace (Mar., $16), edited by John Kleidere et al., interprets what "just war" really means.
"You Will Be My Witnesses" Saints, Prophets and Martyrs (Apr., $20) by John Dear, with icons by William Hart McNichols, includes 32 full-color icons showing different angles of the face of Christ. Ad/promo.
A Brief History of Vatican II (Apr., $20) by Giuseppe Alberigo comments on key events and developments. Ad/promo.
OUR SUNDAY VISITOR
De-coding Mary Magdalene: Truth, Legend and Lies (Mar., $9.95 paper) by Amy Welborn claims to set the record straight about the early disciple of Christ.
Catholicism, Now I Get It (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Claire Furia Smith is a guide to rediscovering the doctrines and truths that never quite clicked.
Don't Know Much About Catholic History (Mar., $9.95 paper) by Diane Moczar is a crash course in the basics of Catholicism.
7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free: A Catholic Guide to Managing Your Money (May, $19.95) by Phil Lenahan maintains that the Catholic faith supplies the base for a sound financial future.
OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
Peter, Paul and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend (May, $27) by Bart D. Ehrman is a close inspection of these disciples based on documentary evidence. 100,000 first printing. Author tour.
Paradise Mislaid (May, $26) by Jeffrey Burton Russell refutes prevalent arguments against heaven and all things sacred. 25,000 first printing.
Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer (May, $40), edited by Cynthia Shattuck and Charles Hefling, offers fresh views on the Anglican Communion's Book of Common Prayer. 20,000 first printing.
The Changing Face of Anti-Semitism (June, $22) by Walter Laqueur covers anti-Semitism in ancient and modern times. 30,000 first printing. Author tour.
Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (June, $17.95) by Martin Laird. The Roman Catholic priest says contemplation is a path to fully experience God's presence. 20,000 first printing.
P&R PUBLISHING
Anne Bradstreet: A Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Puritan Poet (Mar., $10.99 paper) by Heidi L. Nichols highlights how Bradstreet espoused Puritan and Reformed theology in the early American colonies.
A Fight to the Death: Taking Aim at Sin Within (Apr., $10.99 paper) by Wayne A. Mack and Joshua Mack advocates a biblical method for killing the sin inside.
Art for God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts (June, $5.99 paper) by Philip Graham Ryken suggests thinking Christianly about the arts.
Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology (July, $24.99) by John M. Frame summarizes biblical teaching in all major doctrinal areas.
PACIFIC PRESS
A Brief History of Life (Mar., $15.99 paper) by Leonard Brand envisions science and scripture as allies in comprehending the origins of life. $15,000 ad/promo.
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
Billy Graham and the Beloved Community: America's Evangelist and the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Aug., $35) by Michael G. Long asserts that Graham opposed King's tactics of civil disobedience and allowed political allegiances to supercede biblical Christianity.
PARACLETE PRESS
Journey in a Holy Land: A Spiritual Journal (Mar., $21.95) by M. Basil Pennington is suffused with the author's love for the Holy Land and for both Jews and Palestinians. Ad/promo.
Dark Oval Stone (Mar., $21.95) by Marsena Konkle is debut novel about a journey through grief. Ad/promo.
First Fruits of Prayer: A Forty-Day Journey Through the Canon of St. Andrew (Mar., $19.95) by Frederica Mathewes-Green welcomes readers to pray as the early Christians did. Ad/promo.
You Converted Me: The Confessions of St. Augustine (Mar., $15.95 paper) is a new translation by Robert J. Edmonson. Ad/promo.
Man of Blessing: A Life of St. Benedict (Apr., $21.95) by Carmen Acevedo Butcher is a biography of the patriarch of western monasticism. Ad/promo.
American Pilgrimage: 10 Sacred Journeys and Spiritual Destinations (May, $16.95 paper) by Mark Ogilbee and Jana Reiss maps the spiritual landscape in America's backyard. Ad/promo.
PARAGON HOUSE
The Experience of Meditation: Experts Introduce the Major Traditions (May, $20 paper) by Jonathan Shear is an overview of various practices.
Where's Wilber At? Ken Wilber's Integral Vision in the New Millennium (May, $20 paper) by Brad Reynolds delves into the basis of the Buddhist's thought.
PARALLAX PRESS (dist. by PGW)
The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Our Spiritual Practice (Apr., $11.95 paper) by Thich Nhat Hanh acquaints readers with several meditation methods. Advertising.
PATERNOSTER
Becoming More Human: Exploring the Interface of Spirituality, Discipleship and Faith Community (Mar., $24.99 paper) by Peter Holmes presents a theoretical framework for what the author characterizes a therapeutic faith community.
Don't Step on the Rope!: Reflections on Leadership, Relationships and Teamwork (Mar., $14.99 paper) by Walter C. Wright shares team-building lessons learned from mountaineering.
Reading the Bible with Giants: How 2000 Years of Biblical Interpretation Can Shed New Light on Old Texts (Apr., $16.99 paper) by David Parris cites historical conclusions to enlighten contemporary readers.
PAULINE BOOKS
Lights, Camera... Faith!: The Ten Commandments (Mar., $29.95) by Rose Pacatte, F.S.P., and Peter Malone, M.S.C., considers moral life through movies, with three cited for each commandment.
Ten Ways the Church Has Changed: What History Can Teach Us About Uncertain Times (Apr., $16.95) by Christopher M. Bellitto tours 2000 years of church history.
God's Plan for You: Life, Love, Marriage and Sex (Aug., $TBA) by David Hajduk is an overview based upon John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
PAULIST PRESS
Black and Catholic in the Jim Crow South: The Stuff That Makes Community (Mar., $18.95 paper) by Danny Duncan Collum regards the past.
Great Mystics and Social Justice: Walking on the Two Feet of Love (Mar., $18.95 paper) by Susan Rakoczy insists that a full Christian life must embrace commitment to social justice.
101 Questions and Answers on the Four Last Things (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Joseph T. Kelley surveys death, judgment, hell and heaven.
Encountering the Other (Sept., $8.95 paper) by Jean Vanier muses on different nationalities and religions.
101 Questions & Answers on The Da Vinci Code and the Catholic Tradition (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Nancy de Flon and John Vidmar, O.P., refutes errors in the novel while lauding the Catholic heritage.
PENGUIN
The Heart of the World: A Journey to Tibet's Lost Paradise (May, $16 paper) by Ian Baker recounts the climber's pilgrimage to an inaccessible Tibetan waterfall and also into the heart of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Prison Angel: Mother Antonio's Journey from Beverly Hills to a Life of Service in a Mexican Jail (June, $15 paper) by Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan tells how the former socialite became a Catholic nun at 50 and then spent 30 years ministering to the inmates of Tijuana's La Mesa prison.
PILGRIM PRESS
Becoming Jesus' Prayer: Transforming Your Life Through the Lord's Prayer (Mar., $10 paper) by Gregory Palmer et al. takes a new view of the Lord's Prayer.
Put on Your Crown: The Black Woman's Guide to Living Single... and Christian (Apr., $19 paper) by Sheron C. Patterson encourages single Christian women searching for satisfying relationships.
Having Men for Dinner: Biblical Women's Deadly Banquets (May, $18 paper) by Nicole Wilkinson Duran repeats four stories of women who seduced men into killing or being killed.
PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
How to Cure a Fanatic (Mar., $12.95) by Amos Oz combines two essays about fanaticism and resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Authorizing Marriage?: Canon, Tradition and Critique in the Blessing of Same-Sex Unions (Mar., $35), edited by Mark D. Jordan, analyzes religious arguments against same-sex unions and then responds to each.
The Ladder of Jacob: Ancient Interpretations of the Biblical Story of Jacob and His Children (Apr., $24.95) by James L. Kugel concludes that ancient biblical interpreters may have been misled by details.
The Founding Fathers and the Place of Religion in America (Apr., $18.95 paper) by Frank Lambert traces the historical view that religion is a natural right to be enjoyed by all.
People of the Dream: Multiracial Congregations in the United States (May, $24.95) by Michael O. Emerson sees diverse congregations as bridge organizations for cultural change.
Evil Incarnate: Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Satanic Abuse in History (July, $29.95) by David Frankfurter determines that satanic atrocities are inventions of the mind, not authentic criminal events.
PROMETHEUS BOOKS
The Future of Christianity: Can It Survive? (May, $25) by Arthur J. Bellinzoni cautions that Christianity must discard antiquated features to endure.
Which Koran?: Variants, Manuscripts and the Influence of Pre-Islamic Poetry (Aug., $35), edited by Ibn Warraq, compiles and explicates 32 Koranic variants available in the Islamic world.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
An Infinity of Little Hours: The Trail of Faith of Five Young Men in the Western World's Most Austere Monastic Order (Mar., $26) by Nancy Klein Maguire tells how only one of the five made the grade.
Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare (July, $16 paper) by Clare Asquith claims that Shakespeare was a radical Catholic chronicling a turbulent time.
PUTNAM
Mama Made the Difference (Apr., $19.95) by T.D. Jakes reveals the inspirational lessons the author learned from his mother. Ad/promo. Author publicity.
QUEST BOOKS
Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions (June, $17.95 paper) by Richard Smoley and Jay Kinney surveys many teachings of esotericism.
Echoes from the Gnosis: 100-Year Anniversary Edition (June, $27.95 paper) by G.R.S. Mead revises 11 seminal works on gnosticism.
The Visionary Window: A Quantum Physicist's Guide to Enlightenment (July, $21.95 paper) by Amit Goswami provides scientific explanations for the concept of universal consciousness.
REGAL BOOKS
Our Secret Paradise (May, $18.99) by Jimmy Evans asserts that God designed marriage as a healing journey.
The Warrior Within (May, $15.99) by Pat Williams with Jim Denney suggests how Christian men can become dynamically effective.
RELEVANT BOOKS
Faith and the City: A Girl's Search for Meaning (Mar., $13.99 paper) by Jennifer Ruisch. A college grad tries to fit in with people from every religion.
Revolution: A Field Manual for Changing Your World (Apr., $11.99 paper), edited by Heather Zydek equips 20-somethings to fight for social justice issues.
God's Gravity: Turning the Tables on Me-First Faith (June, $13.99 paper) by Craig Borlase deconstructs the myth of success that infects many of today's Christians.
Pocket Guide to the Bible: A Little Book About the Big Book (June, $11.99 paper) by Jason Boyett uses humor to spotlight events, characters and themes of both Old and New Testaments.
You on Purpose: Making Sense of Who You Are and Where You're Going (July, $19.99) by Marc Estes encourages Christians to engage their talents, passions and experience in service to the local church.
RESURRECTION PRESS
Beatitudes, Christ and the Practice of Yoga (Mar., $8.95) by Fr. Anthony Randazzo and Madelana Ferrara-Mattheis incorporates the practice of faith with techniques of yoga.
The Spiritual Spa (Mar., $9.95) by Mary Kavanagh Sherry brings spiritual attention to daily routines for self-discovery.
REVELL
Making Peace with a Dangerous God: Wrestling with What We Don't Understand (Apr., $12.99 paper) by Linda Clare and Kristen Johnson Ingram uses dialogue and real experiences to address questions about God's goodness.
The Backward Life: In Pursuit of an Uncommon Faith (July, $12.99 paper) by Jarrod Jones dares Christians to live a bold life that seems antithetical to the ways of the world.
RODMELL PRESS
Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body (Apr., $23.95 paper) by Donald Moyer is intended to develop kinesthetic awareness. Advertising. 6-city author tour.
RONIN
Discordia: Hail Eris Goddess of Chaos & Confusion (Mar., $14 paper) by Malaclypse the Younger and Lord Omar Khayyam Ravenhurst is a parody of religion.
Sacred Mushroom & the Secrets of Eleusis (May, $12.95 paper) by Carl A.P. Ruck reveals all about the goddess-based cult with a visionary sacrament.
ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS
What Jesus Said and Why It Matters Now (Mar., $13.95 paper) by Timothy D. Fallon employs contemporary examples to show how God touches us in our own lives.
Doing the Right Thing at Work (Mar., $12.95 paper) by James L. Nolan identifies what drives people in the workplace.
Your Spiritual Garden: Tending to the Presence of God (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Pegge Bernecker teaches how to cultivate a relationship with the "Master Gardener."
Priests, Prophets and Sages (Mar., $10.95 paper) by Leslie J. Hoppe, O.F.M., speaks to many commonly asked questions about the Old Testament.
Being Catholic (Mar., $17.95 paper) by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk explains what shapes a Catholic's thinking.
SAINT MARY PRESS
Great Catholic Writings: Thought, Literature, Spirituality, Social Action (May, $17.95), edited by Robert Feduccia Jr. et al., collects ancient as well as contemporary pieces.
SCHOCKEN BOOKS
Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity (May, $19.95) by Rebecca Goldstein rediscovers the philosopher who was excommunicated at 23. Advertising. Author tour.
Essential Torah: A Complete Guide to the Five Books of Moses (Aug., $35) by George Robinson covers Jewish theology and history and distills 2,000 years of commentaries.
SCRIBNER
Letter to a God Child (June, $15.95) by Reynolds Price. The renowned writer offers guidance to his godchild.
SERVANT BOOKS
John Paul II and the New Evangelization (Mar., $19.99 paper), edited by Ralph Martin and Peter Williamson. Twenty-two authors discuss evangelization in today's church.
The Awesome Mercy of God (Mar., $9.99 paper) by John H. Hampsch, C.M.F., stresses that God stands by our side offering mercy.
The Passion of the Lamb (Mar., $12.99 paper) by Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., asserts that God's love for every person will not be denied or defeated.
Meet Fulton Sheen (May, $9.99 paper) by Janel Rodriguez introduces the media personality who was determined to bring people to Christ.
SHAMBHALA
Momma Zen (July, $19.95) by Karen Maezen Miller reveals how daily challenges of motherhood can lead to greater compassion. 25,000 first printing.
Integral Spirituality (Aug., $22.95) by Ken Wilber locates the compatibility between science, postmodern culture and religion. 30,000 first printing.
SHAMBHALA/NEW SEEDS
Angelic Mistakes: The Art of Thomas Merton (Apr., $26.95) by Roger Lipsey supplies new insights into the spiritual writer through his rarely seen visual art. 15,000 first printing.
A Monk's Alphabet (Aug., $19.95) by Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B., gathers contemplations by a poet, critic and theologian. 15,000 first printing.
SHAMBHALA/TRUMPETER
Inviting God In: Celebrating the Soul-Meaning of Jewish Holidays (Aug., $21.95) by Rabbi David Aaron encourages recognition of God's loving presence.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family and the Birth of Christianity (Apr., $27) by James D. Tabor discloses an alternative version of Christianity that contrasts with Paul's letters and the canonical gospels. 200,000 first printing. Ad/promo. 11-city author tour.
SKYLIGHT PATHS
Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary (Jan., $19.99) by M. Basil Pennington, O.C.S.O., reflects on the power of the Psalms to forge a connection with the Divine.
The Four Yogas: A Guide to the Spiritual Pathways of Action, Devotion, Meditation and Knowledge (Jan., $29.99) by Swami Adiswarananda teaches yoga to realize one's true identity. Copublished with the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York. $15,000 ad/promo.
How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 4th Edition: The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook (Mar., $19.99 paper) by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida helps well-meaning guests at other people's religious ceremonies. $20,000 ad/promo.
Blessing the Animals: Prayers and Ceremonies to Celebrate God's Creatures, Wild and Tame (Mar., $19.99), edited by Lynn L. Caruso, compiles poetry and blessings from writers of many faiths. $15,000 ad/promo.
The Lost Sayings of Jesus: Teachings from Ancient Christian, Jewish, Gnostic and Islamic Sources-Annotated and Explained (Apr., $16.99 paper) by Andrew Phillip Smith gathers proverbs, parables and aphorisms. Ad/promo. 5-cit author tour.
Christians and Jews in Dialogue: In the Presence of the Other (Aug., $21.99) by Mary C. Boys and Sara S. Lee examines the effort to heal religious conflict through interreligious education. $15,000 ad/promo. 6-city author tour.
SNOW LION
The Union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta: A Guide to the Attainment of Wisdom (Apr., $16.95 paper) by Anyen Rinpoche illuminates key aspects of Tibetan Buddhist practice. Advertising.
Opening to Our Primordial Nature (Apr., $15.95 paper) by Khenchen Palden Sherab and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal tells how to uncover our inherent wisdom and compassion. Advertising.
Kindness, Clarity and Insight (May, $19.95) by the Dalai Lama is a revised edition of his first book of teachings in the English-speaking world. Advertising.
The Wisdom of Imperfection: The Challenge of Individuation in Buddhist Life (May, $16.95 paper) by Rob Preece asserts that the key to love and compassion arises from understanding our fallibilities. Advertising.
Mountain Doctrine: Tibet's Fundamental Treatise on Other-Emptiness and the Buddha Matrix (June, $59.95), edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, elucidates a seminal 14th-century text on the nature of reality. Advertising.
SOFT SKULL PRESS
Going to Heaven: The Life and Election of Bishop Gene Robinson (June, $14.95 paper) by Elizabeth Adams portrays the world's first openly gay Christian bishop.
SORIN BOOKS
Let in the Light: Facing the Hard Stuff with Hope (Apr., $12.95) by Patricia H. Livingston reframes usual responses to difficulty and darkness. Spiritual Book Associates selection.
SOUNDS TRUE
Blessings of the Cosmos: Benedictions from the Aramaic Words of Jesus (Mar., $18.95) by Neil Douglas-Klotz is translated from the language of the day; includes CD.
Invoking Mary Magdalene (Mar., $19.95) by Siobhan Houston stresses the feminine heart of Christianity; includes CD.
STANDARD PUBLISHING
Living a Life on Loan: How to Make Your Moments Matter Forever (July, $19.99) by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson shows how God is concerned about how we invest our lives.
STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS
Islamic Philosophy from Its Origin to the Present: Philosophy in the Land of Prophecy (May, $25.95 paper) by Seyyed Hossein Nasr is an overview of the Islamic philosophical tradition.
Living the Death of God: A Theological Memoir (May, $24.95 paper) by Thomas J.J. Altizer traces his lifelong search for a theory that is contemporary, yet biblical.
On Buddhism (June, $16.95 paper) by Keiji Nishitani contains six lectures by the Buddhist thinker.
Into the Jaws of Yama, Lord of Death: Buddhism, Bioethics and Death (July, $27.95 paper) by Karma Lekshe Tsomo looks at Buddhist, especially Tibetan, views of death.
Ishmael on the Border: Rabbinic Portrayals of the First Arab (July, $60) by Carol Bakhos considers the biblical figure seen as the first Arab.
STEEPLE HILL
A Time to Mend (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Angela Hunt is a revised version of Hunt's Gentle Touch.
Front Porch Princess (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Kathryn Springer. A Wisconsin housewife learns she is a finalist in the "Proverbs 31 Woman" pageant.
Leaves of Hope (May, $12.95 paper) by Catherine Palmer. Beth's search for her birth father takes her to a tea estate in the Himalayan foothills.
Everything's Coming Up Josey (June, $12.95 paper) by Susan May Warren. Josey follows a good-looking missionary from Minnesota to Russia.
STEINER BOOKS
Apocalypse of St. John (Mar., $30 paper) by Emil Bock studies the significance of John's rich pictorial language.
Saint Paul: Life, Epistles and Teaching (Mar., $TBA) by Emil Bock examine's Paul's life and his emphasis on an inner conscience.
STERLING
The Taoist Secrets of Long Life and Good Health: A Complete Program to Rejuvenate the Mind, Body & Spirit (Mar., $17.95 paper) by Charles Chan combines physical exercises, self-massage and meditation. A Godsfield book.
Personal Power Animals: For Guidance, Protection and Healing (May, $17.95 paper) by Madonna Gauding identifies each individual's inner companions needed to progress in this world. A Godsfield book.
STRANG
Power Thinking (May, $19.99) by Jesse Duplantis builds a mental map to bring divine destiny into daily focus. 30,000 first printing.
Standing with Israel (May, $19.99) by David Brog appeals to Christians to embrace Israel and to Jews to lose their fears of evangelicals.
The Pursuit of the Good Life (July, $19.99) by Ted Haggard blends practicality and scriptural symbolism to create a stronger relationship with God.
SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION
True Christianity, Vol. 1 (Mar., $15 paper) by Emanuel Swedenborg is a newly annotated translation. Ad/promo.
You Can Believe! An Introduction to the New Christianity (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Grant Schnarr elucidates a faith based on the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Ad/promo.
TARCHER/PENGUIN
Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson: All and Everything-First Series (Feb., $65) by G.I. Gurdjieff is a revised edition of his view of the human dilemma and human possibility.
The Hidden Parables: Activating the Secret Power of the Gospels (May, $24.95) by Todd Michael reinterprets Christ's 32 parables.
2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl (May, $26.95) by Daniel Pinchbeck. The year 2012 is the "end date" of the Mayan calendar.
Enduring Lives: Living Portraits of Women and Faith in Action (May, $24.95) by Carol Lee Flinders places such women as Jane Goodall and Sister Helen Prejean in the historical tradition of Saint Teresa of Avila and others.
TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
Christianity and Process Thought: Spirituality for a Changing World (Mar., $19.95 paper) by Joseph A. Bracken, S.J. Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy reconciles Christian doctrine with modern science.
When Sickness Heals: The Place of Religious Belief in Healthcare (Apr., $19.95 paper) by Siroj Sorajjakool is based on 10 years of study relating spirituality to health benefits.
Wonder and Wisdom: Conversation in Science, Spirituality and Theology (Apr., $19.95 paper) by Celia Deane-Drummond opens a dialogue between religion and science.
New Thought, Ancient Wisdom: The History and Future of the New Thought Movement (Apr., $19.95 paper) by Glenn R. Mosley explains the belief that seeks spiritual truths in world religions and modern science.
In the Wake of Disaster: Religious Responses to Terrorism and Catastrophe (May, $19.95 paper) by Harold G. Koenig, M.D., urges that religious organizations be more fully integrated into formal disaster responses. 25,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.
TRANSACTION
The Hasidic Community of Williamsburg: A Study in the Sociology of Religion (Mar., $29.95 paper) by Solomon Poll. William B. Helmreich wrote a new introduction for this reissued classic.
Evangelicalism: An Americanized Christianity (Apr., $34.95) by Richard Kyle asks whether it can survive intact or if it will be assimilated into the mix of American religions.
Agents of Discord: Deprogramming, Pseudo-Science and the American Anticult Movement (May, $32.95) by Anson Shupe and Susan E. Darnell assesses the motives of groups opposing new religious movements.
Natural Religion (May, $49.95) by Frederick Turner states that all religions are, in some respect, true.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
From Lion UK: Laborer in the Vineyard: A Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI (Mar., $8.95 paper) by Greg Watts reviews the new pope's background, beliefs, priorities and leadership style.
From Times Books UK: World Religions: Mapping History (Mar., $29.95 paper) by Martin Palmer utilizes color maps, photos and works of art to survey all religions.
TRUMPETER BOOKS
Inviting God In: Celebrating the Soul Meaning of the Jewish Holy Days (Aug., $21.95) by Rabbi David Aaron discloses how each holiday is a reminder of God's presence in everyday life. 25,000 first printing.
TWENTY-THIRD PUBLICATIONS
Tell Me a Story: The Role of Narrative in the Faith Life of Catholics (Apr., $13.95) by Robert Hater stresses the importance of story to the history, theology and liturgy of the Catholic Church.
The Jesus Women (July, $12.95) by Marci Alborghetti. Written as first-person accounts, these stories shed light on the women who were part of Jesus' life.
TYNDALE
Fighting for David (Mar., $14.99) by Leone Nunley concerns her son, who was thought to be in a vegetative state but who later made a remarkable recovery.
Divine (Apr., $22.99) by Karen Kingsbury is a contemporary novel about a prostitute who begins to sense God's plan for her life. 75,000 first printing.
Jesus Lover of a Woman's Soul (Apr., $14.99) by Erwin and Rebecca Lutzer rebuts the view of Jesus put forth in The Da Vinci Code.
Magdalene (Apr., $13.99) by Angela Elwell Hunt imagines Mary Magdalene's life in response to The Da Vinci Code.
Dream of Life (May, $24.99) by Michael Phillips. The saga of the Davidson family continues in the pre-Civil War South.
TZIPORA
How We Returned to Egypt (May; $27.95, paper $19.95) by Yaakol Shirim warns against a growing internal threat of Israel becoming another fundamentalist state. Ad/promo.
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM PRESS
Honest Answers to Your Child's Jewish Questions (Mar., $16.95 paper) by Sharon Forman suggests appropriate responses to a variety of queries.
Swords and Plowshares: Jewish Views of War and Peace (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Edwin Goldberg gathers what Judaism says regarding military conflict.
UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESS
Sing Them Over Again to Me: Hymns and Hymnbooks in America (May; $32.50 paper), edited by Mark A. Noll and Edith L. Blumhofer, observes how Protestant hymns helped define America and American religion.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS
Straight to Jesus: Sexual and Christian Conversions in the Ex-Gay Movement (June; $50, paper $19.95) by Tanya Erzen examines religion-based ministries that attempt to convert gay men and lesbians to non-homosexual Christians.
UNIV. OF ILLINOIS PRESS
How Free Can Religion Be? (July, $29.95) by Randall P. Bezanson analyzes eight Supreme Court cases.
UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO PRESS
The Witches of Abiquiú: The Governor, the Priest, the Genízaro Indians and the Devil (Apr., $34.95) by Malcolm Ebright and Rick Hendricks finds similarities between an episode in New Mexico and the Salem witchcraft trials.
UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
Wonder: From Emotion to Spirituality (Mar., $24.95) by Robert C. Fuller says that a sense of wonder is a primary source for belief in the unseen.
Romancing God: Evangelical Women and Inspirational Fiction (Mar.; $45, paper $18.95) by Lynn S. Neal studies how and why women read evangelical romance novels.
The Civil War as a Theological Crisis (Apr., $29.95) by Mark A. Noll places the Civil War at a major turning point in American religious thought.
New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Vol. 1: Religion (Apr.; $39.95, paper $19.95), edited by Samuel S. Hill and Charles Reagan Wilson, launches a revised and updated 24-volume series based on the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
A Church That Can and Cannot Change: The Development of Catholic Moral Teaching (Mar., $18 paper) by John T. Noonan Jr. makes the case that the Catholic Church can change without abandoning its foundation.
Modern Physics and Ancient Faith (Mar., $18 paper) by Stephen M. Barr assesses the relationship between science and theology.
I Alone Have Escaped to Tell You: My Life and Pastimes (Mar., $25) by Ralph McInerny describes his seminary education, his decision not to be ordained and other experiences and views.
God and Human Dignity: The Personalism, Theology and Ethics of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Apr.; $65, paper $30), by Rufus Burrow Jr. relates the civil rights leader to the tradition of personalism.
UNIV. OF TENNESSEE PRESS
Exiled: Voices of the Southern Baptist Convention Holy War (Apr., $25.95), edited by Carl L. Kell, compiles first-person narratives from individuals stripped of their positions within the Southern Baptist Convention between 1979 and 1995.
Wrestling with God: The Meditations of Richard Marius (June, $30), edited by Nancy Grisham Anderson, is a collection of 23 sermons/meditations spanning his adult life.
UNIV. OF WISCONSIN PRESS
Between the Dying and the Dead: Dr. Jack Kevorkian's Life and the Battle to Legalize Euthanasia (May, $27.95) by Neal Nicol and Harry Wylie, with Cheeni Rao. Longtime friends take a sympathetic view of Kevorkian's mission.
UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI
The Reverend (Mar., $35) by Rev. Louis Cole combines his sermons with 90 photographs by James Perry Walker of the spiritual leader and his African-American congregations.
VISIBLE INK PRESS
The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena (Mar., $24.95 paper) by J. Gordon Melton records 250 occurrences of unexplained events rooted in religious beliefs. Ad/promo.
VIKING
What Jesus Meant (Mar., $24.95) by Garry Wills argues that Jesus came from the working class and spoke to and for them, not the powerful and the wealthy.
W PUBLISHING
The Journey (Mar., $24.99) by Billy Graham touches on many aspects of Christian life from marriage to death.
The Secret Message of Jesus (Apr., $19.99) by Brian McLaren overturns conventional ideas about Jesus's message.
The Best Kept Secrets of a Happy Marriage (July, $22.99) by Charles Swindoll recommends techniques for sound marriages.
Devotions for the Soul Surfer (July, $13.99 paper) by Bethany Hamilton. Inspiration from a teen surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack in Hawaii.
One Yard Short (Aug., $19.99) by Les Steckel is the uplifting story of the NFL coach.
God Behind Bars (Aug., $19.99) by John Perry recalls how Watergate felon Charles Colson turned his life around in prison.
WARNER FAITH
Live, Laugh, Love Again: A Christian Woman's Survival Guide to Divorce (Mar., $12.99 paper) by Michelle Borquez et al. Four women share good news about getting through it.
Look Great, Feel Great: 12 Keys to Enjoying a Healthy Life Now (Apr., $22.99) by Joyce Meyer enables one to triumph over "self-esteem drought."
Driven by Eternity: Making Your Life Count Today and Forever (Apr., $19.99) by John Bevere offers directions for timeless rewards.
Fight Like a Girl: The Power of Being a Woman (May, $16.99) by Lisa Bevere contends that God created femininity as a strength, not a flaw.
God's Trophy Women: You are Blessed and Highly Favored (May, $14.99) by Jaquelin Jakes. The sister of Bishop T.D. Jakes believes that tough times lead to victory.
Abiding Darkness (Aug., $19.99) by John Aubrey Anderson. A seven-year-old battles one of hell's minions in this novel.
The Charismatic Century: The Enduring Impact of the Azusa Street Revival (Aug., $19.99) by Jack Hayford and David Moore commemorates Azusa Street's 100th anniversary.
WATERBROOK PRESS
The Cross Examination of Jesus Christ (Mar., $12.99) by Randy Singer stands alone but also provides the key to the mystery in the novel The Cross Examination of Oliver Finney.
The Three Hardest Words in the World to Get Right (Mar., $19.99) by Leonard Sweet finds the solution to the "I love you" predicament in the teachings of Jesus.
Leading with a Limp: Turning Your Struggles into Strengths (May, $19.99) by Dan B. Allender champions the paradox that one leads best by acknowledging one's flaws.
A Day with a Perfect Stranger (July, $12.95) by David Gregory. A conversation with a stranger catalyzes a young wife to reconsider many views.
Furious Pursuit: Why God Will Never Let You Go (July, $14.99 paper) by TimKing and Frank Martin recognizes grace in God's adamant faithfulness.
Every Woman's Marriage: Igniting the Joy and Passion You Both Desire (July, $13.99 paper) by Shannon and Greg Ethridge proffers insights for desperate housewives.
WEISER BOOKS
The God Theory (June, $21.95) by Bernard Haisch explains how the astrophysicist resolves modern science with his belief in creative intelligence.
The Revelation of St. John: The Path to Soul Initiation (June, $22.95) by Zachary F. Lansdowne is a manual to the last book of the canonical Bible.
Pagan Every Day: Finding the Extraordinary in Our Ordinary Lives (Aug., $24.95) by Barbara Ardinger submits 366 entries that promote paganism as a spiritual practice.
WELCOME BOOKS
Searching for Mary Magdalene: A Journey Through Art and Literature (Apr., $39.95), edited by Jane Lahr, is an illustrated trip through the facts and myths surrounding the disciple. 20,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
WESTBOW PRESS
House (Apr., $25.99) by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker is a supernatural thriller about a haunted house. 300,000 first printing.
When Crickets Cry (Apr., $14.99 paper) by Charles Martin is atmospheric southern fiction.
Dangerous Depths (May, $14.99 paper) by Colleen Coble. An oceanographer suspects foul play when a friend dies diving.
Uncharted (July, $19.99) by Angel Hunt. Six college friends convene at another's funeral, then take to sea to grant the deceased's last wish.
The Best Christian Short Stories (July, $14.99 paper), edited by Bret Lott, includes tales by Homer Hickam and Larry Woiwode.
Adelaide Piper (July $13.99 paper) by Beth Webb Hart. The protagonist is a Gen-X debutante and renegade poet.
WESTMINSTER JOHN KNOX
Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church (Mar., $17.95 paper) by Jack Rogers contends that the Bible is not opposed to homosexuality and argues for the ordination of homosexuals.
Hagar, Sarah and Their Children: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives (Mar., $24.95 paper), edited by Phyllis Trible and Letty M. Russell, traces the story of Sarah and Hagar through each tradition.
The Gospel According to the Beatles (July, $TBA paper) by Steve Turner discusses the religious and spiritual influences the Beatles had on baby boomers. 50,000 first printing. Publicity.
A Jew Among the Evangelicals: A Suburban Jew Looks at Bible Belt Christianity (Aug., $TBA paper) by Mark I. Pinsky illustrates the viewpoint of a religion reporter born and bred in the northeast. 25,000 first printing. Publicity.
WHITAKER HOUSE
Public Education Against America: The Hidden Agenda (Mar., $19.99) by Marlin Maddoux asserts the educational system has been hijacked by an academic elite.
Sorcerer (Apr., $12.99 paper) by James Byron Huggins is a novel featuring a detective who must stop a sorcerer in ancient Egypt.
WISDOM PUBLICATIONS
Meditation and Relaxation in Plain English (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Bob Sharples adds to the In Plain English series.
Lotus (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Kaz Tanahashi pairs poetry with flower photography by Allan Baillie.
12 Steps on Buddha's Path: Bill, Buddha & We (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Laura S. recounts how the author synthesized Buddhism with 12-Step programs to recover from alcohol addiction.
The Attention Revolution (May, $16.95 paper) by B. Alan Wallace is a program to unlock the power of our minds.
You Are Not Here and Other Works of Buddhist Fiction (June, $16.95 paper), edited by Keith Kachtick, is a story collection featuring new and notable authors.
Mindful Politics: A Buddhist Guide to Making the World a Better Place (Aug., $16.95 paper), edited by Melvin McLeod, gathers writings on the theme of good citizenship.
WOOD LAKE BOOKS (dist. by Pilgrim Press)
The Emerging Christian Way: Thoughts, Stories and Wisdom for a Faith of Transformation (Apr., $18.95 paper), edited by Michael Schwartzentruber, collects 13 essays touching all aspects of "faith of transformation."
WORD AMONG US PRESS
Experiencing Jesus with Mother Teresa (Mar., $10.95 paper) by Jean Maalouf consists of meditations, prayers and words from Mother Teresa and scripture.
Taking It Personally: How Your Catholic Faith Can Transform You (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Leo Zanchettin celebrates the Catholic heritage.
Your Word Speaks to Me: Scripture Meditations for Daily Living (May, $10.95 paper) by George Martin compares the meaning of 56 passages when written with their application today.
Abide in Thy Word 2007: Mass Readings at Your Fingertips (July, $15.50 paper) by Margaret Procario abets study and reflection on the scriptures.
ZONDERVAN
I Saw the Lord (Mar., $16.99) by Anne Graham Lotz admonishes readers to revive their lives through a refreshed commitment to holiness. 175,000 first printing.
You Matter More than You Think (May, $19.99) by Leslie Parrott declares that God created each of us as an original. 50,000 first printing.
Sacred Influence (May, $17.99) by Gary Thomas teaches a man to become the husband his wife wants. 30,000 first printing.
The Myth of a Christian Nation (May, $19.99) by Gregory A. Boyd warns against the church getting too close to any political or national ideology.
Night Light (July, $14.99 paper) by Terri Blackstock finds the Brannings struggling to bring their neighborhood together in Book Two of the Restoration series. 75,000 first printing.
Just Walk Across the Room (Aug., $19.99) by Bill Hybels braces readers to initiate spiritual conversations with nonbelievers. 75,000 first printing.
