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Life skills 101: a practical guide to leaving home and living on your own
Par Tina Pestalozzi. 2001
Advice for the transition to living single. Covers entering the work world, handling business and financial matters, setting up living…
space, organizing the basics, choosing between eating at home or dining out, being a "savvy consumer," and staying connected to people and the community. For senior high and older readers. 2001Buddha
Par Karen Armstrong. 2001
A biographical study of the revered religious leader, traditionally thought to have died in India in 483 B.C. Traces the…
main events of his life, from his renunciation of family through his quest for enlightenment, as evidenced in his teachings. Examines his philosophy for its message to humanity. Bestseller. 2001Blessed assurance: a history of evangelicalism in America
Par Randall Balmer. 1999
Examines how religion has shaped American life, from evangelicalism in colonial times to the advent of the religious right in…
the late twentieth century. Explores the effects of the First Amendment on culture and how religious movements in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries influenced subsequent politics. 1999Entering the silence: becoming a monk & writer
Par Thomas Merton. 1996
In these diaries the author tells of entering the novitiate and adjusting to the ascetic Trappist regimen. His comments reveal…
his early impressions of the monastery, the conflict he felt between writing and contemplation, and his embrace of prayer and solitude as a way of lifeThe life and times of Mother Theresa
Par Tanya Rice. 1997
Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in Albania, her decision…
at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an "inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity. Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high readersHow to walk (Mindfulness Essentials)
Par Thich Hanh. 2023
An introduction to mindful walking, which can be done anywhere, at any time—even on a commute to work or school…
The fourth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. Slow, concentrated walking while focusing on in- and out-breaths allows for a unique opportunity to be in the present. There is no need to arrive somewhere—each step is the arrival to concentration, joy, insight, and the momentary enlightenment of aliveness. When your foot touches the Earth with awareness, you make yourself alive and the Earth real, and you forget for one minute the searching, rushing, and longing that rob our daily lives of awareness and cause us to "sleepwalk" through life. Thich Nhat Hanh shares amusing stories of the impact mindful walking has on both the walker and those who notice him, and shows how mindful walking can be a technique for diminishing depression, recapturing wonder, and expressing gratitude. How to Walk is a unique gift for all ages, sharing a simple practice that can have a profound effect on practitionersWhen a friend dies: a book for teens about grieving & healing
Par Marilyn Gootman. 1994
Advice for handling grief, anger, guilt, and depression after a friend's death. Topics are covered in a question-and-answer format. Includes…
quotations from teens whose friends have died, as well as from writers, philosophers, and public figures whose words can serve as guideposts. For junior and senior high readersWomen saints: lives of faith and courage
Par Kathleen Jones. 1999
Biographical sketches of forty women with varied careers and achievements, who became saints on the merits of their individual contributions.…
Includes Americans Elizabeth Ann Seton and Katharine Drexel. Some were visionaries, martyrs, and missionaries, while others lived as wives and mothers. 1999Life among the Ibo women of Nigeria
Par Salome Nnoromele. 1998
Describes the cultural history of the Ibo women of western Africa including their traditional social, economic, religious, and political roles.…
Discusses the consequences of European colonialism, the modern role of women in Nigeria, and possible future trends. For junior and senior high readersThe gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
Par Leonard Fisher. 1997
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was…
depicted artistically, and explains each god's role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6Saint Augustine (A Penguin life)
Par Garry Wills. 1999
Portrait of the renowned fourth-century bishop, theologian, and religious writer whose thinking deeply influenced the development of Christianity through the…
ages. Discusses his personal search for faith and his central beliefs. Debunks the widespread notion that he led a licentious youth. 1999Perpetua's passion: the death and memory of a young Roman woman
Par Joyce Salisbury. 1997
An account of religious martyrdom in the Roman Empire, based on the diary of Perpetua, a young Christian convert who…
died for her faith. Describes her arrest, trial, and violent execution in the public arena. Discusses the impact of her passion on the emerging Christian community. ViolenceRisks of faith: the emergence of a Black theology of liberation, 1968-1998
Par James Cone. 1999
A professor of systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary evaluates the black liberation struggle over thirty years in the context…
of Christ's teachings. Argues that the African American church provides a foundation for political and social activism. Identifies Martin Luther King Jr. as one of the nation's most important theologians. 1999The death of Adam: essays on modern thought
Par Marilynne Robinson. 1998
A selection of contrarian writings on religion, history, and social issues, intended to inform and enlighten contemporary discourse. Asserts that…
intellectual life in late-1990s society is "short on substance" and obsessed with the marketplace. Presents essays that give historical context for rethinking modern culture. 1998The presence of absence: on prayers and an epiphany
Par Doris Grumbach. 1998
Describes the author's long and ongoing spiritual journey "to recover a sense of the presence of God." Reflects on religious…
problems and on readings of Dag Hammarskjöld, Kathleen Norris, and Thomas Kelley, among others. Discusses the qualities of prayerWorry: controlling it and using it wisely
Par Edward Hallowell. 1997
Dr. Hallowell, an expert on attention deficit disorder, turns to a study on worry, in both its destructive and productive…
forms. Hallowell analyzes the uses and benefits of worry and discusses when to seek help if someone worries too much. Offers recommendations on how to maintain a healthy balanceRocks of ages: science and religion in the fullness of life
Par Stephen Gould. 1999
The popular science writer and paleontologist offers a proposal for healing the rift between religion and science. Gould insists that…
the concerns of the two domains are properly different and that agreement to a principle of respectful noninterference between them could result in peaceful and even productive coexistence. 1999Brother sun, sister moon: the life and stories of St. Francis
Par Margaret Mayo. 2000
A brief biography of St. Francis of Assisi, who left his wealthy family to lead a life of poverty, good…
works, and kindness to animals. Includes eight legends of miracles and events associated with the saint and a poem he composed. For grades 3-6. 2000Wide as the waters: the story of the English Bible and the revolution it inspired
Par Benson Bobrick. 2001
A scholar chronicles the development of the English Bible from its first translation, sponsored by John Wycliffe in 1382, to…
the 1611 King James Version. Bobrick argues that when free to interpret the Scriptures as they saw fit, the English people adopted a concept of free thought that led to the English Civil War. 2001The Catholic vision
Par Edward O'Connor. 1992
A Roman Catholic priest and Notre Dame theology professor discusses the mysteries of God, Jesus Christ, and the Church. Outlines…
defining features, teachings, and practices of his religion. Asserts that Catholic doctrine is coherent, intelligible, reasonable, and socially relevant. Disputes the notion of a conflict between faith and reason. 1992