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How To Deepen Your Spiritual Practice
BY THICH NHAT HANH Exploring why people pray, The Energy of Prayer examines the applications and effectiveness of prayer in Buddhist and other spiritual traditions. The book introduces several meditation methods that re-envision prayer as an inclusive, accessible practice that is not tied to a particular religious or spiritual affiliation, but rather that helps anyone create healthy lives through the power of awareness and intention. Included are visualization and breathing exercises as well as a rich sampling of prayers, chants, and invocations from the Buddhist tradition.
Parallax Press 2006 120 PP. Paper
$12.95 (low stock)
A Study Program For Learning, Practicing And Experimenting With Nonviolence
BY LAURA SLATTERY, KEN BITIGAN, VERONICA PELICARIC, KEN PRESTON-PILE Full of stories, exercises and resources, Engage is a workbook to learn study and practice the nonviolent options available to us. It offers a guide for groups on how to take action for justice and peace in the midst of war, injustice and environmental destruction. Engage is ideal for advocacy organizations, religious communities, citizen action leagues, campus networks and any group seeking to work together to create a society committed to justice, democracy, peace, sustainability and equality.
Pace Bene 2005 302 PP. Paper
$25.00 (in stock)
Reading The Bible With Early Friends
BY MICHAEL BIRKEL, FOREWORD BY BASIL PENNINGTON In Engaging Scripture, Michael Birkel invites readers into the meditative way early Friends read the Bible through a close study of early Quaker writings. His own experience encourages contemporary readers to enter scripture through this contemplative Quaker approach, which-like the ancient practice of lectio divina-challenges the reader to be not only informed, but transformed.
Friends United Press 2005 152 PP. Paper
$12.00 (in stock)
Discernment And Resistance In A World Of Domination
BY WALTER WINK "For years now Wink has been relentlessly Naming, Unmasking, and now Engaging those artful spiritual dodgers, the principalities and powers. . . . One grows lighthearted amid the riches. His social and political analysis of the braggadacio, the sheer, horrid `normalizing' of domination and death in America in the '90s, is devastating. The exegesis of Revelation 13 is masterfully to the point of our social and political derangement. But there is more, and better: a solid hope of liberation. . . . Extraordinary work." - Daniel Berrigan.
Fortress Press 1992 424 PP. Paper
$23.00 (low stock)
Giving Form To Faith Series
EDITED BY KATHY HYZY "How have you experienced God or the Divine?" With this query, Western Friend magazine invited Friends across the West to share their stories through art, poetry, fiction and essays. The contributions of nearly fifty Friends are gathered in this testament to the breadth and depth of spiritual experience in the Religious Society of Friends. Thematic sections are framed by simple queries designed to encourage readers to reflect on the ways in which the Spirit moves in their own lives.
Friends Bulletin Corporation 2009 140 PP. Paper
$15.00 (in stock)
101 Solutions To Violence, Terror And War
BY MARY-WYNNE ASHFORD, GUY DAUNCEY Enough Blood Shed confronts the reality of a world awash in weapons and the belief that war is inevitable, with people powerless to change the system. It provides an alternative perspective based on solutions known to be successful because they have been used already. power of ordinary people to make a difference and packed with effective nonviolent success stories - often in a setting of hate and provocation - the book provides guidance, inspiration, hope and empowerment that peace is not only possible, but can be fun along the way.
New Society Publishers 2006 288 PP. Paper
$21.95 (in stock)
BY TOM HEAD What is the place of moral values in the way we structure our economy? Should the teachings of Jesus and other faith traditions be considered when we address such questions as: How is work fashioned? Where do we live? What do we own? Quaker economist Tom Head explores how we might think about our economy-and its purposes-in new ways by including religious sources of wisdom and morality in our vision of a just and humane economic future.
Pendle Hill Pamphlet 2010 35 PP. Paper
$6.50 (in stock)
36th Annual J Barnard Walton Lecture 2nd Edition 2006
BY DEBORAH ANN SAUNDERS "Don't go home the way you came." The 1999 Walton Lecture challenges Friends to live our testimonies, especially the testimony of equality. The author describes a personal and dynamic path inviting us to move out of our comfort zone and truly make our meetings reflect diversity.
Southeastern Yearly Meeting 2006 36 PP. Paper
$4.00 (in stock)
BY JOB SCOTT Also including: Luke Howard's "Letter to a Friend in America" , Benjamin Ferris's reply to Luke Howard and an anonymous reply to Ferris. The material written by Job Scott was transcribed from The Works of that Eminent Minister of the Gospel, Job Scott, late of Providence Rhode Island (Philadelphia: John Comly, 1831, 2 volumes). The three controversial pamphlets, all independently published, were found in Haverford College Library's Quaker Collection.
Quaker Heritage Press 1993 Cloth
$9.25 (in stock)
BY LLOYD LEE WILSON Essays address facets of Quaker faith and practice, articulating the ways in which Gospel order has shaped lives and beliefs of Friends. Wilson gives the reader both a historical perspective and a contemporary understanding of basics like meeting for worship and for business, spiritual gifts, leadings and ministry. Seasoned Friends and those new to Quakerism will find much to ponder.
Quaker Press of FGC 2002 200 PP. Paper
$17.00 (in stock)
An Anthology Of His Writings On His Life, Work And Ideas
EDITED BY LOUIS FISCHER, PREFACE BY EKNATH EASWARAN Introduces Gandhi's thoughts on politics, spirituality, poverty, suffering, love, nonviolence, civil disobedience and includes reflections on his own life. Offers the clearest, most thorough portrait of one of the greatest spiritual leaders the world has known.
Vintage Spiritual Classics 2002 338 PP. Paper
$13.95 (low stock)
TRANSLATED BY COLEMAN BARKS WITH JOHN MOYNE A collection of the ecstatic poetry of the well known thirteenth century Islamic mystic. "Perhaps the world's greatest spiritual poet - the gold of Rumi pours down through Coleman's words. The words leap off the page and dance!" -Jack Kornfield
HarperCollins 1996 310 PP. Paper
$14.95 (in stock)
BY BERNARD MCGINN This volume presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton, uniquely organized by subject rather than by author. Part one examines the preparation for encountering God through biblical interpretation and prayer; the second part focuses on the mystics' actual encounters with God; and part three addresses the implications of the mystical life, showing how mystics have been received over time, and how they practice their faith through private contemplation and public actions.
Modern Library 2006 582 PP. Paper
$19.95 (in stock)
A New Vision: Beyond Religion, Beyond Theism, Beyond Heaven And Hell
BY JOHN SHELBY SPONG Bishop John Shelby Spong is known for his controversial ideas and fighting for minority rights. In Eternal Life: A New Vision, a remarkable spiritual journey about his lifelong struggle with the questions of God and death, he reveals how he came to a new conviction about eternal life. God, says Spong, is ultimately one, and each of us is part of that oneness. We do not live on after death as children who have been rewarded with heaven or punished with hell but as part of the life and being of God, sharing in God's eternity, which is beyond the barriers of time and space. Spong argues that the discovery of the eternal can be found within each of us if we go deeply into ourselves.
HarperOne 2009 288 PP. Cloth
$24.95 (in stock)
A Sequel To A Testament Of Devotion
BY THOMAS KELLY, FOREWORD BY HOWARD MACY The Eternal Promise includes two of Thomas Kelly's classic essays, "The Gathered Meeting" and "Hasten unto God." Published in this edition is also an essay entitled, "Have You Ever Seen a Miracle?" of which Douglas Steere wrote, "It is Thomas Kelly at his absolute best and will pierce the hearts of ever so many readers."
Friends United Press 1991 165 PP. Paper
$13.00 (in stock)
Partnerships In Peace
BY LEE THOMAS JR "This book is about my mentors, the lessons they taught me, and the lessons they are still teaching me today. It's about ethical principles in buisness, something instilled in me by my parents and many others. It's about translating those principles into ethical behavior in the workplace. It's about how we always should be striving to be honest and honorable in our dealings. It's about how we need to form peaceful partnerships so that everyone comes out a winner. It's about ethical values driving the way we manage business. And finally, it's about trying to discern God's will for us as we face the often difficult challenges of doing business today." - The author
Thomas 2005 151 PP Cloth
$16.95 (in stock)
Putting Your Values On Paper, 2nd Edition
BY BARRY BAINES Having a living will is an essential element in ensuring that the way in which you would like to spend your last days will be respected. It informs both family and doctors of your medical treatment preferences in specific situations. An ethical will is a complementary text that communicates personal values, beliefs, blessings, and advice to relatives and to future generations. It can be more meaningful to friends and family than any material possession you could bequeath to them. Together, living and ethical wills ensure that your wishes and hopes are "on the record," not to be lost, ignored, or forgotten.
Da Capo 2006 240 PP. Cloth
EDITED BY ELLEN PAYNE PAULIN SECONDHAND. Magazine sized paperback, Was Elizabeth Watsons copy. Fulsome dedication from the editor. The journal of Etta Parkerson Reynolds (1853 -1899) of Manhattan, Kansas. An interesting history, no Quaker connection I could see. Illustrated.
Ellen Payne Paulin 1981 60 PP. Paper
$6.00 USED - availability checked Mar 18th 3:39am CDT
An Interupted Life And Letters From Westerbrook
BY ETTY HILLESUM Etty Hillesum died in Auchswitz at the age of 29. The diary and letters combined here are a powerful story of spiritual growth in a very dark time.
Owl Books 1996 376 PP. Paper
$18.00 (low stock)
Cd-rom
BY JIM LESHANA A CD-ROM with video, audio, and text for a 12-lesson survey of the Evangelical Friends Church from its origins in the 17th century to the present. Includes lectures, historical Friends documents and pictures, questions for personal reflection and group discussion, and quizzes to help grasp key concepts. A useful resource for those studying or worshiping with Friends from the evangelical tradition.
Friends Center (EFCSW) 2003 CD-ROM Disk
Reflecting On Earth As Sacred Community
BY THOMAS BERRY Thomas Berry's teaching and writings have inspired a generation's thinking about humankind's place in the Earth community. This new collection of essays expands and deepens ideas articulated in his earlier writings and also breaks new ground. Applying his formidable erudition in cultural history, science, and religion, he forges a compelling narrative that reconciles modern evolutionary thinking and traditional religious insights concerning our integral role in Earth's society. While sounding an urgent alarm at our current dilemma, Berry inspires us to reclaim our role as the consciousness of the universe and thereby begin to create a true partnership with the Earth community.
Sierra Club 2006 173 PP. Cloth
$19.95 (low stock)
BY KATE MALOY This new novel by Quaker writer Maloy explores the landscape and Quaker faith in the life of 75-year-old Sarah. Overcome by her husband's death, Sarah finds her house becoming a refuge for wayward souls. "The motley assortment of characters, many of whom have been touched by violence, deliver passionate apostrophes on peace and justice, and together Sarah and her boarders discover unseen beauty in the landscape, uncover hidden talents and develop a nurturing, healing community. Maloy's wordplay and startling nature imagery enchant." - Publishers Weekly
Algonquin Books 2009 304 PP. Paper
Algonquin Books 2008 276 PP. Cloth
$7.50 (in stock)
BY LORENZ GRAHAM Here is the story of the birth of Jesus retold in the idiom of Liberians newly acquainted with the English language. To the storytellers of Liberia, Bible stories become poems, or spoken songs. So it is with this simple and tender version of the Nativity.
Boyds Mills Press 1993 48 PP. Cloth
William Stafford On Peac And War
BY WILLIAM STAFFORD For most of the 20th century, from WW I until his death in 1993, American poet and pacifist William Stafford remained convinced that wars don't work. In his poetry and other writings, he showed that it is crucial to think independently when fanatics act and to speak for reconciliation when nations take sides. This book collects the antiwar writings, journal excerpts, pacifist poems, interviews, and an account of his own near-hanging at the hands of American patriots. He assesses U.S. political habits and suggests that there are always alternative approaches to aggression. Includes newly published excerpts from William Stafford's daily journal from 1951 to 1991.
Milkweed 2003 168 PP. Paper
$16.00 (low stock)
Getting Real About Race In School
EDITED BY MICA POLLOCK Contributors including Beverly Daniel Tatum, Sonia Nieto, and Pedro Noguera describe concrete ways to analyze classroom interactions that may or may not be "racial," deal with racial inequality and "diversity," and teach to high standards across racial lines. Topics range from using racial incidents as teachable moments, responding to the "n-word", and dealing daily with achievement gaps, and helping parents fight ethnic and racial misconceptions about their children. Questions following each essay prompt readers to examine and discuss everyday issues of race and opportunity in their own classrooms and schools.
New Press 2006 368 PP. Paper
$24.95 (backorder)
A Practical Guide To Spiritual Growth
BY ROBERT WICKS Everyday Simplicity helps us better recognize the everyday gestures of God and discover an inner peace and joy we can share with others. Wicks describes a spiritual life readily accessible to everyone. It requires opening our eyes, appreciating our lives as they are now, and developing a true sense of ourselves in the image and likeness of God. Wicks provides a clear explanation of how to develop this deeply-anchored inner life.
Sorin Books 2000 207 PP. Paper
$12.95 (in stock)
Responding To Conflict Constructively (2nd Ed)
BY HELENA CORNELIUS, SHOSHANA FAIRE, ESTRELLA CORNELIUS A completely revised and updated edition of the classic book on conflict resolution. Established as a leading text for numerous university courses on conflict resolution, in fields as diverse as police training, social welfare, counseling, psychology, teacher training, town planning and law. It offers techniques, examples and ideas for transforming conflict into an opportunity for positive change. Has case studies, cartoons, diagrams and high lighted boxes of the key points.
Simon and Schuster (Australia) 2006 251 PP. Paper
$7.00 (in stock)
Jesus, Global Crises, And A Revolution Of Hope
BY BRIAN MCLAREN Many Christian leaders are beginning to realize that for the millions of young adults who have recently dropped out of church, Christianity is a failed religion. Why? Because it has focused on dealing with individual spiritual needs to the exclusion of concerns about environmental, social and justice issues. McLaren asks how do the life and teaching of Jesus address the most critical problems in our world today?
Thomas Nelson 2007 327 PP. Cloth
$21.99 (low stock)
BY SUSAN MEYERS, ILLUSTRATED BY MARLEE FRAZEE This book provides a wonderful way to welcome babies into the world and for parents to tell their babies all the ways they love them. The diversity of families depicted as visible parts of the community makes this book very special. Lesbian and gay parents, inter-racial couples, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding mothers, single parents, and adoptive families are all joyfully celebrated in this wise, sometimes funny, and exuberant ode to Babyhood.
Harcourt Brace 2001 32 PP. Cloth
Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship - Paperback
Faith And Practice Of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (paper)
Celebrating The Quaker Way
Friends For 350 Years
Four Doors To Meeting For Worship
Einstein's God
Amish Grace
The Florist's Daughter
Early Zimbabwe
The Aeneid
