Introducing Elias Hicks

BY NORMA JACOB
Condensation of the lively history by Bliss Forbush.

Quaker Press of FGC 1991 29 PP. Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Introducing Quakers

BY GORDON BROWNE
A wonderfully concise explanation of the Religious Society of Friends, beginning with some history about our origins in the 17th century. Also, some explanation of Friends and their understanding of "T"Truth and of the Quaker testimonies of equality, peace, simplicity and community.

Pendle Hill 1992 LEAFLET Tract

$0.35 (in stock)

Introduction From Quaker Spirituality

BY DOUGLAS STEERE
Thoroughly and thoughtfully describes the many aspects of Quakerism as they were and are lived. Especially good for serious inquirers, new Friends, and renewal study groups. Bibliography.

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1988 56 PP. Paper

$6.00 (in stock)

An Introduction To Quakerism

BY BEN PINK-DANDELION
This is the first comprehensive introduction to Quakerism which balances a history of the theology of the Quakers or Friends with an overview of present day practice. It charts the growth of the Quaker movement through the 1650s and 1660s, its different theological emphasis in the eighteenth century, and the schisms of the nineteenth century which resulted in the range of Quaker traditions found around the world today. The book focuses in particular on notions of 'endtime,' 'spiritual intimacy', and what counts as 'the world' as key areas of theological change. The second half of the book uses extracts from Quaker texts to highlight differences in belief among the branches of Friends.

Cambridge 2007 296 PP. Paper

$19.95 (in stock)

The Invention Of Clouds

How An Amateur Meteorologist Forged The Language Of The Skies

BY RICHARD HAMBLYN
"As a young student in 1783, Luke Howard, a young Quaker Englishman, had watched ominous clouds from his classroom window that were the result of recent volcanic eruptions that not only altered the appearance of the skies, but temporarily changed the climate around the world. Toward the end of 1802, as the Romantic era loomed, he read his seminal treatise on meteorology, `On the Modifications of Clouds,' to an audience of friends and interested associates in a small, dank basement in the Plough Court Laboratory. The presentation was the first time the scientific names of clouds were coined, explained and pronounced to the public."-Publishers Weekly

St. Martins 2002 292 PP. Paper

$15.00 (low stock)

Investment In Hope

The Story Of Friends International Center In Ramallah (ficr), A Ministry Developed In Partnership With Ramallah Friends Meeting

PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY SHARON MULLALLY AND SHARED VISION PRODUCTIONS
Movingly tells how Friends in Ramallah partnered with Friends from Philadelphia YM, Baltimore YM and others to rehabilitate the Meeting House and Annex in Ramallah and to establish it as FICR to help carry out a wider ministry. Information also available at: http://ramallah.quaker.org.

PYM 2005 30 MIN. Dvd

$15.00 (low stock)

Invisible Darkness

Jean Toomer And Nella Larsen

BY CHARLES R LARSON
Linking these two biracial novelists Jean Toomer and Nella Larsen by their supposed disappearance from literature after publishing their early novels. He looks in some detail at Toomers troubled spiritual journey that led eventually to Quakerism and Larsen's quest for creative and personal fulfillment. He uses an innovative chronology to rewrite their lives as major African American literary figures.

University Press of Ohio 1993 240 PP. Paper

$14.00 (in stock)

Invitation To A Deeper Communion

Php 366

BY MARCELLE MARTIN
Early Friends experienced an extraordinary sense of divine power and presence in their meetings for worship that transformed them inwardly and outwardly, making them agents for significant change. The author examines what it was about their beliefs and practice that invited direct experience of the Spirit. She also describes explorations by contemporary Friends to seek a deeper communion with God in worship, suggesting that a renewal of worship will help Friends today become powerful witnesses to another way of life.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 2003 39 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

Invitation To Love

The Way Of Christian Contemplation

BY THOMAS KEATING
The practice of Centering Prayer, which Keating presented in Open Mind, Open Heart, is the beginning of a process of spiritual growth. In this present work he outlines and explains the actual stages of this process. In the course of numerous workshops and retreats Father Keating is asked many questions regarding contemplative practice. How will it affect my life? Where does it lead us spiritually? What obstacles will I encounter along the way? Why is it necessary? How does it work?

Continuum 1994 128 PP. Paper

$16.95 (low stock)

Inward Journey

BY HOWARD THURMAN
Deeply felt meditations. Themes include: The Quest for Meaning, The Quest for Understanding, The Quest for Fulfillment, The Quest for Love, The Quest for Peace, The Quest for God, and Psalm 139. Howard Thurman was founder of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, the first interracial, interdenominational church in the United States, as well as being a Poet, mystic, philosopher, and theologian.

Friends United Press 1990 155 PP. Paper

$15.00 (in stock)

Iodine

A Novel

BY HAVEN KIMMEL
This is Quaker author Haven Kimmel's fourth novel. "Kimmel offers a beautifully wrought portrait of the brilliant and psychotic Trace Pennington, a runaway now scraping by in an Indiana farmhouse while completing her final year of college.... Trace is haunted by a disturbing personal history, hinted at via dreams, startling recollections and entries in her journal.... Kimmel skillfully weaves together Trace's lucid moments and her diminishing sanity, providing a full picture of a troubled woman whose identity, past and present are repeatedly called into question." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Free Press 2009 223 PP. Paper

$15.00 (in stock)

Iraq

A Journey Of Hope And Peace

BY PEGGY FAW-GISH
From the fall of 2002 to the spring of 2004, Gish chronicles her Iraq experience with "Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT)", including a brief "Postscript." Here are stories of sleeping in a tent during bomb attacks, villages surrounded in razor wire, being deported out of Iraq, fighting for justice for Iraqi prisoners, being robbed, creating relationships with Iraqi citizens, and through it all - seeking the way of peace - the peace of Christ.

Herald press 2004 317 PP. Paper

$9.00 (in stock)

Iraq Journal 2003

BY SHANE CLAIBORNE
This magazine format booklet is a minimally edited diary of his peacemaking/observing trip to Iran before the American and coalition attack in 2003. Many telling observations and inspiring Meetings.

Doulos Christian Press 2004 36 PP. Paper

$7.95 (in stock)

Iron Finns

BY MICHAEL RESMAN
After his father's death in an underground iron mine, Matti replaces him on the timbering crew. His uncle promises to get him a safe job above ground in exchange for allowing Socialists to meet at the family farm and plot to win to the 1920 governor's race. Matti finds danger, love and loss while learning a trade and developing his spiritually. Author Michael Resman is a Quaker, and with Finnish and American ancestor's who worked in mines like these, he brings a broad perspective to this tale.

North Star Press of St. Cloud 2008 276 PP. Paper

$14.95 (in stock)

Iroquois Women Poster

BY SYRACUSE CULTURAL WORKERS
Early Feminists were inspired by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois confederacy). Overcoming intertribal warfare they developed a union based on respect, balance and dignity of all, women included. Pictures show Audrey and Jeanne ann Shenandoah, Rochelle Brown, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott and Mathilda Joslyn Gage. "Under Iroquois women the science of Government reached the highest form known to the world".

SCW 1990 POSTER Blank

$12.00 (in stock)

The Irresistible Revolution

Living As An Ordinary Radical

BY SHANE CLAIBORNE, FOREWORD BY JIM WALLIS
In this book, Shane Claiborne describes an authentic faith rooted in belief, action, and love, inviting us into a movement of the Spirit that begins inside each of us and extends into a broken world. "For me, The Irresistible Revolution embodies the most exciting, radical potential of what it might mean to truly live the teachings of Jesus in today's world. Shane Claiborne, a young Christian activist, addresses issues of social and economic justice in a way that is richly spiritual, humorously down-to-earth, and incredibly passionate. This book never fails to energize and challenge me to live my faith in deeper, more authentic ways." - Kody Hersh

Zondervan 2006 368 PP. Paper

$14.99 (in stock)

Is God A Delusion?

A Reply To Religion's Cultured Despisers

BY ERIC REITAN
Eric Reitan (co author of Pendle Hill pamphlet #322 on "Nonviolence and Community"), looks at the fierce critics of religion and asks if they really address the idea of religion as a distinctive type of consciousness, hoping for, and acting as if there is a deeper reality, rather than treating religion as an infallible holy doctrine. Can theism say yes to both reason and a human soul? "Clear, penetrating, and thought-provoking, Reitan's work is a bracing tonic for those in danger of being lulled into intellectual sleep by the strident claims of the 'new atheists'."- Kenneth Miller, Brown University

Wiley Blackwell 2008 264 PP. Paper

$24.95 (in stock)

Islam - A Short History

BY KAREN ARMSTRONG
"Readers seeking a quick but thoughtful introduction to Islam will want to peruse Armstrong's [book]. In her hallmark stylish and accessible prose, the author of A History of God takes readers from the sixth-century days of the Prophet Muhammad to the present. Armstrong writes about the revelations Muhammad received, and explains that the Qur'an earned its name (which means recitation) because most of Muhammad's followers were illiterate and learned his teachings not from reading them but hearing them proclaimed aloud. Throughout the book, Armstrong traces what she sees as Islam's emphasis on right living over right belief." - Publishers Weekly

Phoenix 2002 192 PP. Paper

$7.50 (in stock)

Islam From A Quaker Perspective

Updated 2008 With Friends And The Interfaith Movment

BY ANTHONY MANOUSOS
This pamphlet was written shortly after 911 to help facilitate an understanding of Islam and Quakerism and to encourage interfaith dialogue and work towards a cooperative peace. This new edition has an additional section describing the rise of Interfaith groups that bridge the world religions with understanding and Friendship. The modern equivalent to citizen diplomacy.

Friends Bulletin/Quaker Universalist Fellowship 2008 30 PP. Paper

$5.00 (in stock)

Israeli Pacifist

The Life Of Joseph Abileah

BY ANTHONY BING
For more than 50 years, Joseph Abileah, a violinist from Haifa, has worked for reconciliation between Arabs & Jews. An ordinary man made extraordinary by his unwavering commitment to nonviolent social change, he shows what is possible when antagonists in conflicts are not regarded as inhuman monsters but as potentially good people. This life of an Israeli pacifist is also a study of an alternative history of Israel, one that reflects the tensions between spiritual & political Zionism.

Syracuse Univ Press 1990 200 PP. Cloth

$8.50 (in stock)

It's Easy Being Green

A Handbook For Earth-friendly Living

BY CRISSY TRASK
It's Easy Being Green is a handy tool to help you make better choices for the environment. This is what the busy person needs to start making changes today. Get informative, comprehensive and practical information for adopting greener buying habits and identifying earth-friendly products; shopping for green products online; participating in online activism; and learning from over 250 eco-tips for cultivating a sustainable environment.

Gibbs Smith 2006 168 PP. Paper

$12.95 (in stock)

It's Not The Stork!

A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Families And Friends

BY ROBIE HARRIS, ILLUSTRATED BY MICHAEL EMBERLEY
Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys' bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies? It's Not the Stork! helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Ages 4-8.

Candlewick Press 2006 61 PP. Cloth

$16.99 (low stock)

It's Our World, Too

Young People Who Are Making A Difference - How They Do It - How You Can, Too

BY PHILLIP HOOSE, FOREWORD BY PETE SEEGER
"Two books in one: first, fourteen fascinating accounts of children working for human rights . . . Second, a handbook for young activists . . ." - Kirkus Reviews

Sunburst 2002 176 PP. Paper

$13.95 (in stock)

It's Perfectly Normal

Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, And Sexual Health

BY ROBIE HARRIS, ILLUSTRATED BY MICHAEL EMBERLEY
A young people's book about sex and reproduction in accessible language with enjoyable pictures. Straightforward, informative sections on heterosexuality and homosexuality, sexual intercourse, sexual abuse and HIV-AIDS.

Candlewick 1994 87 PP. Paper

$10.99 (low stock)

It's So Amazing!

A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies And Families

BY ROBIE HARRIS, ILLUSTRATED BY MICHAEL EMBERLEY
"As in It's Perfectly Normal, text and cartoon illustrations merge seamlessly to explore a wide range of topics - from the parts of the body to definitions of love - focusing on the biological aspects of reproduction. The nonjudgmental text also includes sections on adoption, masturbation, homosexuality and HIV/AIDS. Parents will appreciate this thoughtful, intelligent, and exuberant celebration of our bodies and our sexuality." - Horn Book

Candlewick 2002 88 PP. Blank

$10.99 (low stock)

It's The Little Things

Everday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, And Divide The Races

BY LENA WILLIAMS, FOREWORD BY CHARLAYNE HUNTER-GAULT
"A clear, honest yet humorous picture of the little things that often interfere with communication and friendship between blacks and whites. . . . Reading It's the Little Things is a must for those of us who are working to improve relationships and under-standing across racial lines." - Alvin Poussaint

Harvest Books 2002 288 PP. Paper

$14.00 (in stock)

It's Your World - If You Don't Like It, Change It

Activism For Teenagers

BY MIKKI HALPIN
"Animal rights, racism, war protest, AIDS, school violence and bullying, women's rights, and promoting tolerance are among the topics covered here. Halpin provides basic information about each one and then makes myriad suggestions for action at home, in the community, the 'five-minute activist,' etc.The ideas are easy to implement....This is an important book that will empower any young adult who would like to make a difference." - School Library Journal

Simon & Schuster 2004 304 PP. Paper

$8.99 (in stock)

I've Seen The Promised Land

The Life Of Martin Luther King, Jr.

BY WALTER DEAN MYERS, ILLUSTRATED BY LEONARD JENKINS
Set against key moments in the civil rights movement, here is the story of the powerful, eloquent spiritual leader and his belief that nonviolence could be used to overcome racial discrimination. Walter Dean Myers' moving narrative and Leonard Jenkins' compelling paintings portray a vivid and striking image of the man who moved American society closer to the ideals of freedom and fairness.

HarperCollins 2004 40 PP. Cloth

$15.99 (in stock)

The Jacket

BY ANDREW CLEMENTS, ILLUSTRATED BY MCDAVID HENDERSON
A sixth grader realizes he is prejudiced when he falsely assumes that an African-American schoolmate has stolen his coat. "The story pointedly delivers a timely message and can serve as a springboard for dialogue about tolerance and self-honesty" - Publishers Weekly

Simon & Schuster 2003 96 PP. Paper

$5.99 (in stock)

James Nayler - Revolutionary To Prophet

BY DAVID NEELON
James Nayler: Revolutionary to Prophet is the definitive study of one of the earliest leaders of the Quaker movement. Along with George Fox and the "Valiant Sixty," Nayler's itinerant ministry helped gather seekers for spiritual satisfaction and religious order after the mid-17th Century civil wars in England. Early Quakers were bold and prophetic in the Biblical tradition. James Nayler: Revolutionary to Prophet presents for the first time, a full account of Nayler's life. "Compared with recent books on Nayler, this is more accessible to the general reader than Damrosch's, more scholarly than Massey, and more comprehensive than Bittle." - Rosemary Moore

Leadings Press 2009 216 PP. Cloth

$39.95 (in stock)