Findings

Poets And The Crisis Of Faith - Php 310

BY JOHN LAMPEN
Poems can help express mystical experience.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 1993 40 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

Fire In The Heart

How White Activists Embrace Racial Justice

BY MARK R WARREN
Drawing extensively on rich interview material, Mark Warren shows how white Americans can develop a commitment to racial justice, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they embrace the cause as their own. Contrary to much contemporary thinking on racial issues focused on altruism or interest, Warren finds that cognitive and rational processes alone do little to move white people to action. Rather, the motivation to take and sustain racial justice is profoundly moral and relational. Warren shows how white activists come to find common cause with people of color when their core values are engaged.

Oxford University Press 2010 320 PP. Paper

$24.95 (in stock)

The Fire Of His Genius

Robert Fulton And The American Dream

BY KIRKPATRICK SALE
From a leading environmentalist thinker, chairman of the Schumacher Society . Set against a brilliant portrait of a dynamic period in history, The Fire of His Genius tells the story of the fiercely driven man whose invention of the steam boat opened up America's interior to waves of settlers, created and sustained industrial and plantation economies in the nation's heartland, and facilitated the destruction of the remaining Indian civilizations. Probing Fulton's genius but also laying bare the darker side of the man -- and the darker side of the American dream -- Kirkpatrick Sale tells an extraordinary tale with deftness, zest, and unflagging verve.

Touchstone 2002 242 PP. Paper

$2.50 (in stock)

Fire Of The Heart

Norman Morrison's Legacy In Vietnam And At Home - Php 381

BY ANNE MORRISON-WELSH
Anne Morrison Welsh tells the moving story of her husband's self-sacrifice at the Pentagon in November 1965 in a desperate effort to help end a war he abhorred. Quaker Norman Morrison felt led to make this extreme statement in the manner of Vietnamese Buddhist monks. In telling her husband's story, the author also shares her own spiritual journey of forgiveness, acceptance and gradual recovery from life's wounds. A 1999 visit to Vietnam was healing for Anne Morrison Welsh as she and her daughters met with many Vietnamese who shared with her the extraordinary impact that Norman Morrison's act had on their hearts and minds.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 2006 39 PP Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

First Among Friends

George Fox & The Creation Of Quakerism

BY LARRY INGLE
SECONDHAND. Now $60 in paperback if new. Good condition, but evidence of coffee stains on edge." First among Friends is a landmark work of Quaker history. Anyone who seeks to understand the origins and essence of the Society of Friends could do no better than to read it. Certainly every Friends' meeting should own it, and every Friend should read it. The book's scholarship is pioneering, its style solicitous, and its insights into the tumultuous, history-making life of George Fox are numerous and eye-opening. This benchmark work secures Larry Ingle's stature as the leading American historian of Quakerism." -Chuck Fager

Oxford Univ Press 1996 407 PP. Paper

$60.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

The First Book Of Moses, Called Genesis (with An Introductio

AUTHORIZED KING JAMES VERSION
A stand-alone pocket-sized printing of the Book of Genesis, Authorized King James version. Part of a series of "Pocket Canons" that intends the books of the Bible to be read "as literary works in their own right" (from the introductory note). This book has an introduction by writer E.L. Doctorow.

Grove Press 1999 126 Paper

$1.25 (in stock)

The First Christmas

BY CAROLINE HEYER
An illustrated account of the birth of Jesus for reading aloud or for young readers. This story is told simply and with plain language and emphasizes the religious importance of Christmas to Christians, apart from cultural traditions.

Ideals Children's Books-Ideals Publications 2007 32 PP. Cloth

$3.50 (in stock)

First Edition Shortjournal &itinerary Journal (9)

Of George Fox

BY GEORGE FOX EDITED BY NORMAN PENNEY
Hardback, fair condiion with slightly tatty dustjacket. Published for his tercentenary. 3 journals of George Fox, edited by Norman Penny to mark the tercentenary of Fox's birth. The Short Journal, dictated by Fox in Lancaster prison (1663-1664), records Fox's travels and the persecutions he faced between 1648 & 1663. The Itinerary Journal, compiled by John Field, contains an account of Fox's mission work, organizational activities and family life from 1681 to his death. The Haistwell Diary, written by Edward Haistwell, records Fox's activities between 1677 and 1679, including his journey across the length of England and his voyages to Holland and Germany.

Cambridge U P/Friends BookStore Phila 1925 405 PP. Cloth

$55.00 USED - availability checked May 25th 3:40am EDT

The First Paul

Reclaiming The Radical Visionary Behind The Church's Conservative Icon

BY MARCUS J. BORG AND JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN
Borg and Crossan contend that there are "Three Pauls" in the New Testament: "The Radical Paul" (of the seven genuine letters), "The Conservative Paul" (of the three disputed epistles), and "The Reactionary Paul" (of the three inauthentic letters). By closely examining this progression of Paul's letters - from the authentic to the inauthentic - the authors show how the apostle was slowly but steadily "deradicalized" to fit Roman social norms in regards to slavery , patriarchy, and patronage. In truth, Paul was an appealing apostle of Jesus whose vision of life "In Christ" is remarkably faithful to the message of Jesus Himself.

HarperOne 2009 224 PP. Paper

$13.99 (in stock)

First They Killed My Father

A Daughter Of Cambodia Remembers

BY LOUNG UNG
One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five. Then, in April 1975, Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into the city, forcing Ung's family to flee and, eventually, to disperse. Loung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans, her siblings were sent to labor camps, and those who survived the horrors would not be reunited until the Khmer Rouge was destroyed.

Harper 2006 238 PP. Paper

$13.99 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Firstlight - Paperback

BY SUE MONK KIDD
In Firstlight, author Sue Monk Kidd offers readers an intimate glimpse into the early years of her journey as both writer and spiritual seeker. Drawn from her early writings for Guideposts and other publications, these personal reflections and essays are organized around thirteen spiritual motifs and interwoven to create a compelling narrative about the author's spiritual awakening. Included are writings about the author's multiple roles as mother, daughter, wife, nurse, and writer; recollections about her extensive travels; reflections on her childhood and marriage; and musings on a stream of ordinary moments -- all of which added richness and meaning to the author's journey.

Penguin 2007 227 PP. Paper

$15.00 (in stock)

Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship - Hardcover

Quakers, African Americans And The Myth Of Racial Justice

BY DONNA MCDANIEL AND VANESSA JULYE
There is a common misconception that, because of their belief in equality, most Quakers assisted fugitive slaves and involved themselves in civil rights activism. While there were Friends committed to ending enslavement and post-enslavement injustices, Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship reveals that racism has been as insidious, complex, and pervasive among Friends as it has been generally among people of European descent. The book documents the spiritual and practical impacts of discrimination in the Religious Society of Friends in the expectation that understanding the truth of our past is vital to achieving a diverse, inclusive community in the future.

QuakerPress of FGC 2009 548 PP. Cloth

$28.00 (in stock)

Fit For Freedom Study Guide

BY THE FGC COMMITTEE FOR MINISTRY ON RACISM AND WREN ALMITRA
This guide is designed to help readers explore more deeply the issues discussed in the book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice by Donna McDaniel and Vanessa Julye. Filled with quotes, queries, and suggested activities, the guide can be used in meetings, reading groups, or individually.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 Looseleaf

$18.00 (in stock)

Fit For Freedom Study Guide Pdf Download

BY FGC'S COMMITTEE FOR MINISTRY ON RACISM AND WREN ALMITRA
This is a downloadable .pdf version of the study guide. When you order, after we confirm your purchase, we will send you a link to download the publication. This guide is designed to help readers explore more deeply the issues discussed in the book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice by Donna McDaniel and Vanessa Julye. Filled with quotes, queries, and suggested activities, the guide can be used in meetings, reading groups, or individually.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 PDF DOWNLOAD Blank

$5.00 (in stock)

Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship - Paperback

Quakers, African Americans And The Myth Of Racial Justice

BY DONNA MCDANIEL AND VANESSA JULYE
There is a common misconception that, because of their belief in equality, most Quakers assisted fugitive slaves and involved themselves in civil rights activism. While there were Friends committed to ending enslavement and post-enslavement injustices, Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship reveals that racism has been as insidious, complex, and pervasive among Friends as it has been generally among people of European descent. The book documents the spiritual and practical impacts of discrimination in the Religious Society of Friends in the expectation that understanding the truth of our past is vital to achieving a diverse, inclusive community in the future.

QuakerPress of FGC 2009 576 PP. Paper

$28.00 (in stock)

The Five Gospels

What Did Jesus Really Say? The Search For The Authentic Words Of Jesus

BY ROBERT FUNK, ROY HOOVER, THE JESUS SEMINAR
An extremely useful Bible study resource for the individual or meeting. Using the texts of the four gospels plus the Gospel of Thomas, the Jesus Seminar "color code" the words of Jesus. Those in red they attribute to be most reliably spoken by Him. They grade the words in five shades from red to black. Black represents those words that they think others ascribe to Jesus. Very full commentaries on each quotation give context, comparisons with the other Gospels and scholarship on issues raised.

HarperSF 1997 554 PP. Paper

$28.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Fixing Climate

What Past Climate Changes Reveal About The Current Threat - And How To Counter It

BY WALLACE S. BROECKER
A collaboration between an earth scientist and a science writer. Fixing Climate takes an unconventional approach to the vitally important issue of global warming. Wallace Broecker warned about the possible consequences of global warming decades before the concept entered popular consciousness. The time to reduce carbon emissions has already passed in his opinion, and large and small scale projects to reduce carbon dioxide directly are needed. Told by skilled science journalist Robert Kunzig, Fixing Climate is a timely and informative story that makes for riveting reading.

Hill and Wang 2008 272 PP. Cloth

$6.00 (in stock)

Flash Point

BY NANCY KRESS
Popular Quaker science fiction writer Nancy Kress has written a chilling vision of reality TV in a post-Collapse America. Seventeen-year-old Amy is the sole support for her sick grandmother and rebellious younger sister. She enters a game show for which the producers are willing to do anything to keep ratings high. Soon she is fighting for her life on and off camera. Ages 12 and up.

Viking 2012 500 PP. Cloth

$17.99 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Flavor Of Man

William Penn Lecture

TOOMER, JEAN

1979 Paper

$2.00 (in stock)

Flowers From The Storm

BY LAURA KINSALE
Something different! Voted by some as one of the top 10 romance novels of all time. The "rakehell" the Duke of Jervault comes upon hard times and a mental breakdown and is befriended by a plain Quaker girl, Maddy Timms...Could it be his redemption and her big romance...

Avon 1992 553 PP. Paper

$7.99 (in stock)

Fly Away Home

BY EVE BUNTING
In this ALA Notable Children's Book, a homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.

Clarion 1991 32 PP. Paper

$6.99 (in stock)

Fly Free!

BY ROSEANNE THONG,ENJIN KIM NEILAN
When you do a good deed, it will come back to you. Mai loves feeding the caged birds near the temple but dreams that one day she'll see them fly free. Then she meets Thu and shares the joy of feeding the birds with her. This sets a chain of good deeds in motion that radiates throughout her village and beyond. Set in Vietnam, Roseanne Thong's inspiring story is elegantly illustrated with watercolor on wood by Eujin Kim Neilan. Ages 4-8. Boyds Mill

2010 32 PP. Cloth

$17.95 (in stock)

Focusing

BY EUGENE GENDLIN
Rex Ambler in the Experiment with Light strongly recommends this technique as a tool for increasing one's intuitive awareness. Based on research at the University of Chicago, Focusing is a technique of self therapy that teaches one to identify personal problems and a series of steps that can be taken to address them.

Bantam Books 1982 188 PP. Paper

$7.99 (in stock)

Folks, This Ain't Normal

A Farmer's Advice For Happier Hens, Healthier People, And A Better World

BY JOEL SALATIN
Salatin, hailed by the "New York Times" as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary "Food, Inc." and the bestselling book "The Omnivore's Dilemma," understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesn't stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote.10% off RSP.

Center Street 2011 384 PP. Cloth

$23.69 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Follow Me To Freedom

Leading As An Ordinary Radical

BY SHANE CLAIBORNE AND JOHN PERKINS
Shane Claiborne and John Perkins know the hopes and longings of this age. One is young; the other is decades older. One is a self-proclaimed reformed redneck who now lives in the inner city and has become a voice for compassionate change; the other is an evangelical African-American voice for civil rights who once was almost beaten to death by police in Mississippi, and went on to counsel three presidents and launch a reconciliation movement. You would be hard pressed to find a more unlikely duo, yet Claiborne and Perkins now lead the way toward freedom for all. In a world hungry for radical hope, their stories will guide as we walk down the rugged road to another world.

Regal 2009 224 PP. Paper

$14.99 (in stock)

Following Jesus

More About Young Children And Worship

BY SONJA STEWART
A follow up to Young Children and Worship. The author builds on that book and the Godly Play ideas of Jerome Berryman. Contains 34 stories from the New Testament about Jesus' life, with suggested words and instructions on presentation and the materials you can prepare for them so that the children (aged 3-7 approximately) can best hear and respond to them.

Geneva Westminster 2000 272 PP. Paper

$30.00 (in stock)

Food And Faith

Justice, Joy, And Daily Bread

EDITED AND COMPILED BY MICHAEL SCHUT
An exploration of the spiritual and sacramental nature of food from many perspectives (including those of famous food writers like M.F.K Fisher and Wendell Berry) and with many foci, from hunger to worker rights to creation care.

Morehouse Publishing 2009 296 PP. Paper

$20.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Food For Body And Spirit

BY THE CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE AT YEARLY MEETING GROUP
This packet emphasizes food, spirit, friends, and justice. It contains a good appendix with lists of songs, graces, musical blessings, and recipes.

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1992 41 PP. Looseleaf

$6.00 (in stock)

For Emancipation And Education

Some Black And Quaker Efforts 1680-1900

EDITED BY ELIZA COPE-HARRISON
Essays by Margaret Hope Bacon, Charles L. Blockson, Roger Lane, Emma Jones Lapsansky, and Jean R. Soderlund discuss the Quaker role in the emancipation and education of African Americans.

Awbury Arboretum 1997 60 PP. Paper

$11.50 (in stock)

For Everything A Season

Simple Musings On Living Well

BY PHILIP GULLEY
The third volume in Friends minister/storyteller Gulley's series of story collections. In this book he uses Ecclesiastes as the guide to tell stories of birth/death, planting/harvesting, healing/hurting, etc. He refers to his Quakerism quite regularly in these stories.

HarperSF 2001 220 PP. Paper

$16.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)