Fall 2001 Hardcovers: Religion & Inspirational

ABINGDON PRESS
The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics (Sept., $49) by Robert A.J. Gagnon analyzes the biblical texts relating to homosexuality.

BAKER ACADEMIC
Encountering the Book of Psalms: A Literary and Theological Introduction (Oct., $24.99) by C. Hassell Bullock studies and interprets the Psalms. Advertising.
New Testament History: A Narrative Account (Nov., $26.99) by Ben Witherington III covers the period from Jesus' birth through the early years of the church. Advertising.

BAKER BOOKS
Understanding the Bible (Nov., $16.99) by John Stott offers a broad introduction to the major themes and sections of the Scripture.

BANTAM
Learning to Fall: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life (Jan., $TBA) by Philip Simmons. In 12 essays, Simmons, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, explores life's deepest questions to learn the art of living. 30,000 first printing.

BELL TOWER
Proverbs: The Wisdom of Solomon (Sept., $16) by Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro is a new translation in a small hardcover gift edition. Author publicity.

BETHANY HOUSE
Success by Design (Jan., $15.99) by Peter Hirsch. Ten biblical secrets help readers achieve their potential.

BRAZOS PRESS
Growing Pains: Learning to Love My Father's Faith (Nov., $15.99) by Randall Balmer looks at the challenges of handing down faith from one generation to the next. Advertising.

BROADMAN & HOLMAN
In Search of the Lost Mountains of Noah: The Discovery of the Real Mt. Ararat (Sept.) and In Search of the Lost Ark of the Covenant (Feb., $21.99 each) by Robert Cornuke and David Halbrook. Adventurer/explorer Cornuke searches to affirm to the world that the Bible is true.
On a Mission with God: Living God's Purpose for His Glory (Jan., $19.99) by Henry Blackaby and Avery Willis shows how to initiate a loving relationship with God to join in His work.

CISTERCIAN PUBLICATIONS
The Maxims of Stephen of Muret (Nov.; $27.95, paper $14.95), trans. by Deborah Doll, presents koan-like bits of advice written in the late 11th and early 12th centuries.

CONTINUUM
Thomas Merton and Thich Nhat Hanh: Engaged Spirituality in an Age of Globalization (Sept., $22.95) by Robert H. King explores how the two men came to understand the relationship between contemplative practice and social action in the context of their respective religious traditions.

J. COUNTRYMAN GIFT BOOKS
Bill & Gloria Gaither Present a Billy Graham Homecoming Celebration (Oct., $14.99) by Bill & Gloria Gaither. This tribute to Graham celebrating the songs that have surrounded his crusades is a companion book to a video.
One Incredible Moment: Celebrating the Majesty of the Manger (Oct., $13.99) by Max Lucado shares inspirational insights into this sacred season.

CROSSROAD PUBLISHING
American Catholics Through the Twentieth Century: Spirituality, Lay Experience, and Public Life (Nov., $24.95) by Claire Wolfeich looks at the contributions from the worlds of psychology, psychiatry and psychoanalysis which made possible Catholicism's greater openness to the findings of psychology.
Beyond the Empire: The Church in Rome from Constantine to Charlemagne (Sept., $29.95) by Desmond O'Grady is a popular history of the waning centuries of the Roman Empire and how the Catholic Church established itself in its place.

CROSSWAY BOOKS
Disciplines of a Godly Woman (Oct., $17.99) by Barbara Hughes encourages women to pursue godliness in daily living.

CROWN
The New Joys of Yiddish (Sept., $35) by Leo Rosten, revised by Lawrence Bush, updates this celebration and exploration of the Yiddish language. Ad/promo. 8-city Jewish Book Fair tour.

DOUBLEDAY
Soul Survivor: How My Faith Survived the Church (Sept., $21.95) by Philip Yancey. A leading Christian thinker tells of his struggle to reclaim his belief. Ad/promo. Author tour.

DUCKWORTH PUBLISHING
An Intelligent Person's Guide to Atheism (Oct., $21.95) by Daniel Harbour tackles the issues.

WM. B. EERDMANS
The Confessions of St. Augustine (Sept., $20), selected and trans. by Carolinne White, offers fresh translations of passages from Augustine's Confessions.
The Abbreviated Psalter of the Venerable Bede (Oct., $18), edited and trans. by Gerald M. Browne, reprints Bede's inspiring devotional extracts from each of the Psalms.

GOOD BOOKS
Celtic Prayers to Guard and Guide You (Oct., $4.95), written and compiled by Lois Rock, illus. by Amanda Hall, gathers poetic prayers.

HARMONY
Jesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians (Oct., $24.95) by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy. The authors of The Jesus Mysteries make another incendiary case about the true origins of Christianity. 9-city author tour. 20-city radio satellite tour.

HARPER SAN FRANCISCO
The Dance: Moving to the Rhythms of Your True Self (Sept., $20) by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. The author of The Invitation offers a prose poem challenging readers to live with personal integrity in all areas of their lives. 100,000 first printing.
A New Christianity for a New World: Why Traditional Faith Is Dying and How a New Faith Is Being Born (Sept., $24) by John Shelby Spong. The controversial bishop presents his view of what true faith and a real Christian church should be.

HARRISON HOUSE
Being the Person God Made You to Be (Sept., $14.99) by Joyce Meyer. Casting aside the power of rejection, Meyer shares how God taught her to know herself.

HERALD PRESS
The Earth Is the Lord's: A Narrative History of the Lancaster Mennonite (Sept. $59.99) by John L. Ruth is a reference on the history of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference from 1614 to 1977.

HIDDEN SPRING
Let There Be Life: A Scientific and Poetic Retelling of the Genesis Creation Story (Sept., $18) by Robert Fripp resurrects Genesis: Chapter One in the light of our present knowledge of the evolutionary process. Advertising.

HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE PRESS
At the Eleventh Hour: The Biography of Swami Rama (Sept., $24.95) by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait is a portrait of the sage and spiritual teacher who brought a system for understanding the mysteries of body, mind and spirit to the West. Advertising. 40-city author tour.

HENRY HOLT
Home Lands: Portraits of the New Jewish Diaspora (Sept., $27.50) by Larry Tye. The stories of seven Jewish communities around the world present a look at Jewish identity today.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Common Prayers: Faith, Family, and a Christian's Journey Through the Jewish Year (Sept., $24) by Harvey Cox. A Christian theologian takes a personal journey through a year of Jewish holidays. Ad/promo. Author tour.

HOWARD PUBLISHING
Hugs for Teens and Hugs for Daughters (Oct., $11.99 each) by Scott Krippayne contain messages to motivate and inspire. 30,000 and 40,000 first printing, respectively.

IDEALS
Guideposts for the Spirit, Christmas Stories of Faith (Sept., $12.95) introduces a series of stories selected from Guideposts magazine by writers including Pearl S. Buck, Norman Vincent Peale and Billy Graham.

INTERVARSITY PRESS
King Came Preaching (Nov., $19.99) by Mervyn A. Warren explores the sermons of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that reflected his religious commitment and shaped the civil rights movement. JEWISH LIGHTS
The Dance of the Dolphins: Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives (Oct., $19.95) by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar discusses how to live and thrive in two conflicting worlds: the rational/material and the spiritual. Ad/promo.

JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY
Sisters at Sinai: New Tales of Biblical Women (Nov., $24.95) by Jill Hammer brings the experiences of women to life as found in the Hebrew Bible.
JOSSEY-BASS
Best Contemporary Jewish Writing (Sept., $27.50), edited by Michael Lerner, gathers short stories, poetry and essays from contributors including Naomi Wolf, Senator Joseph Lieberman, William Safire and Marge Piercy.
Church on Sunday, Work on Monday: The Challenge of Fusing Christian Values with Business Life (Oct., $23.95) by Laura Nash and Scotty McLennan offers advice on how business people can find and develop better resources within the Christian communities. $45,000 ad/promo.

LITTLE, BROWN
An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life (Sept., $22.95) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, edited by Nicholas Vreeland, is a guide to finding compassion and happiness. Ad/promo. Author publicity.

LITURGICAL PRESS
The Glenstal Book of Prayer: A Benedictine Prayer Book (Sept., $17.95) by the Monks of Glenstal Abbey, Ireland, offers a resource on the mysterious but exciting journey of prayer.

LITURGICAL PRESS/MICHAEL GLAZIER BOOKS
Dictionary of Christian Biography (Sept., $69.95), edited by Michael J. Walsh, provides information about the lives of the world's church leaders irrespective of denomination. Advertising.

MERCER UNIV. PRESS
Understanding Israelite History (Nov., $39.95) by Stanley Rosenbaum presents thought-provoking deconstruction of the fundamental roots of monotheism.

MOREHOUSE PUBLISHING
Celebrating the Saints: Devotional Readings for Saints' Days (Oct., $34.95), compiled by Robert Atwell and Christopher L. Webber, gathers devotional readings by and about spiritual giants of the last two millennia.

MORROW
This Far by Faith: Stories from the African-American Religious Experience (Feb., $30) by Juan Williams and Quinton Dixie tells of the role faith and religion have played in the lives of African-Americans over the past 200 years. 50,000 first printing. Tie-in with a 6-part PBS-TV series.

MULTNOMAH
The Prayer of Jabez Gift Edition (Sept., $16.99) by Bruce Wilkinson. This gift edition is illustrated by Michael Dudash.
The Prayer of Jabez for Women (Dec., $9.99) by Darlene Wilkinson offers special significance for women.
The Many Loves of Marriage (Jan., $22.99) by Thomas and Nanette Kinkade. The artist and his wife share ideas for keeping a marriage strong.

NAVPRESS
The Message: Old Testament Books of Moses (Nov., $23) by Eugene H. Peterson transforms ancient stories into a portrait of our past. 26,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
Christian Coaching (Jan., $23) by Gary Collins helps people move proactively toward wholeness and growth. $20,000 ad/promo.

THOMAS NELSON
How to Live Through a Bad Day (Sept., $9.99) by Jack Hayford uses Jesus' words from the cross to guide us through troubled times.
Experiencing His Presence (Oct., $19.99) by Tommy Tenney. The author invites readers to explore and apply the concepts of The God Catchers in a devotional setting.

NEW WORLD LIBRARY
The Architecture of All Abundance (Oct., $22.95) by Lenedra Jewel Carroll. The mother and manager of singer/songwriter Jewel reflects on the spiritual dimensions of success. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. Excerpt in O Magazine.
A Simple Monk (Nov., $35), edited by Tom Morgan, photos by Alison Wright, is a visual biography of the Dalai Lama. 35,000 first printing. One Spirit Book Club main selection.

ONEWORLD PUBLICATIONS
(dist. by NBN)
Kahlil Gibran: A Spiritual Treasury (Oct., $15.95), compiled by Suheil Bushrui, collects extracts from Gibran's famous and lesser-known works, arranged by theme.

ORBIS BOOKS
Jesus: A Gospel (Sept., $20) by Henri Nouwen, with reproductions of paintings by Rembrandt, traces the story of Jesus from the Annunciation to the Resurrection. Advertising.

PARACLETE PRESS
The Illuminated Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation (Nov., $13.95) by Frederica Mathewes-Green examines the faith of the early church.

PETER PAUPER PRESS
Season of Light (Sept., $14.99) by John Beilenson looks at how Christians throughout history have celebrated the birth of the Savior; includes CD of traditional carols.

PLOUGH PUBLISHING
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas (Sept., $15), compiled by Plough editors. Stories, poetry and essays by spiritual writers including C.S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, Meister Eckhart and others provide inner nourishment for the weeks leading up to Christmas.
POCKET BOOKS
How to Practice (Jan., $20) by the Dalai Lama, trans. and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, is an inspirational handbook broken down into the basic steps to enlightenment.

PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
One True God: Historical Consequences of Monotheism (Oct., $TBA) by Rodney Stark explains how the great monotheisms of Christians, Jews and Muslims have shaped the past and created a modern world.

QUEST BOOKS
Pilgrimage: Twenty Journeys to Inspire the Soul (Oct., $35.95) by David Souden traces journeys to sacred sites across the globe covering a wide spectrum of ethnicities and faiths.

RIVERHEAD
Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames (Sept., $23.95) by Thich Nhat Hanh offers ways to defuse one's fury. Author publicity.

RIVER OAK
Who Moved My Church (Sept., $17.99) by Mike Nappa challenges church attendees to explore the positions taken by the church in today's culture. 60,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
Kate's Choice (Sept., $14.99) by Louisa May Alcott is a rediscovered treasure. 75,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo.
The Twelve Stories of Christmas(Sept., $19.99) by Joe Wheeler. The compiler of the Christmas in My Heart series collects his own works. 35,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo.

RODALE
The Golfer's Guide to the Meaning of Life (Oct., $14.95) by Gary Player. The legendary golfer shares insights and life lessons. 30,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS
Remarkable Women, Remarkable Wisdom: A Daybook of Reflections (Sept., $29.95) by Sister Mary Francis Gangloff reflects on great women from Joan of Arc and Annie Oakley to Anne Frank and Elizabeth Seaton, including quotes from each.

ST. MARTIN'S/PALGRAVE
In Defense of Sin (Sept., $23.95), edited by John Portmann, features great writing on transgressions large and small: Swift on murder, Wilde on deceit, Freud on breaking the golden rule and more.

SHAMBHALA
The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times (Sept., $21.95) by Pema Chödrön posits that facing fears is the secret to cultivating a compassionate heart and enlightened mind. 40,000 first printing.

SIMON & SCHUSTER
The Christmas Box Miracle: A Spiritual Journey of Destiny, Healing & Hope (Oct., $18.95) by Richard Paul Evans recounts the author's spiritual journey and the stories of people whose lives were changed by The Christmas Box. 500,000 first printing. Ad/promo. 18-city author tour.

SKINNER HOUSE
Day of Promise: Collected Meditations (Sept., $14), collected by Kathleen Montgomery, compiles inspirational writing by ministers and laypeople alike.

SKYLIGHT PATHS
Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom: A Week Inside an Ashram (Dec., $21.95) by Swami Tadatmananda is an insider's guide to Hindu spiritual life. Ad/promo.

GIBBS SMITH
The Gift (Sept., $9.95) by Carol Lynn Pearson, illus. by Kathleen Peterson, speaks of the gifts that give light in an otherwise dark world.

SWEDENBORG FOUNDATIONS
Freedom and Evil: A Pilgrim's Guide to Hell (Sept., $15.95) by George F. Dole examines questions about evil and hell.

THORSONS
The Art of Living (Sept., $22.95) by His Holiness the Dalai Lama combines basic Buddhist teachings with images of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan people and more. 75,000 first printing. Advertising.
The Bridge of Stars (Sept., $24.95) by Marcus Braybrooke features 365 prayers, blessings and meditations from a variety of spiritual traditions from around the world. 75,000 first printing. One Spirit main selection.

UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
Religion on Campus (Sept., $24.95) by Conrad Cherry, Betty A. DeBerg and Amanda Porterfield examines the practice and teaching of religion in contemporary U.S. colleges and universities.

UNIV. PRESS OF NEW ENGLAND
Jews of Brooklyn (Nov., $39.95), edited by Ilana Abramovitch, depicts the history, culture and community of Brooklyn Jews.

UPPER ROOM BOOKS
The Night of the Child: Photographs from the Upper Room Museum Collection (Sept., $25) by Robert Benson, photos by Dean Dixon, reflects on Jesus' birth and the crèches it inspired. Advertising. Author tour.

VIKING COMPASS
Breaking Faith: The Pope, the People, and the Fate of Catholicism (Sept., $24.95) by John Cornwell. The author of Hitler's Pope claims that Pope John Paul II has led the Catholic Church to the brink of schism and suggest how it can survive in the 21st century. Author tour.
Saint Augustine's Childhood: Confessions (Sept., $23.95), translated by Garry Wills. The author of the biography, St. Augustine, interprets the Christian philosopher's seminal work.

WARNER
Patti's Pearls: Lessons in Living Genuinely, Joyfully, Generously (Oct., $19.95) by Patti LaBelle. The singer shares her secrets for living wisely and well. Ad/promo. 7-city author tour.

WESTVIEW
Religions of Star Trek (Jan., $22) by Ross Kraemer, William Cassidy and Susan Schwartz examines the religious themes threading through the SF series. 25,000 first printing.

WISDOM PUBLICATIONS
Among Tibetan Texts: History & Literature of the Himalayan Plateau (Nov., $39.95) by the Dalai Lama collects some of the spiritual leader's most accessible and inspiring teachings on compassion, altruism and ultimate happiness.

WORD
Turn My Mourning into Dancing: Finding Hope in Hard Times (Sept., $16.99) by Henri Nouwen provides insights and understanding for the suffering, grieving and pain-ridden. Ad/promo.
Bring It On: Pat Takes on the Toughest Questions (Sept., $24.99) by Pat Robertson. The CBN founder and chairman takes on controversial issues. Advertising. Author publicity.Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear: The Promise of Psalm 23 (Oct., $21.99) by Max Lucado sheds new light on an old favorite. Advertising.

ZONDERVAN
He's Been Faithful (Sept., $19.99) by Carol Cymbala with Ann Spangler looks at Cymbala's experience as a choir director for the Brooklyn Tabernacle.
The Life God Blesses (Sept., $9.99) by Jim Cymbala with Stephen Sorenson. The pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle explains how to delight in the Lord.