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Modern Technology . . . or Knowledge of the Ancients? Space travel . . . Genetic engineering . . . Computer science . . . Astounding achievements as new as tomorrow. But stunning recent evidence proves that as these ultramodern advances were known to our forfathers millions of yrsterdays ago . . . ... More

The Ultimate Human ExperienceThe interaction between mankind and spiritual beings -- of Divine Encounters -- as recorded inscriptures and ancient texts provides a powerful drama that spans Heaven and Earth, involving worship and devotion, eternity and mortality, love and sex, jealousy and murder. Bu... More

A concise and up-to-date guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism by two luminaries in the field of world religions.... More

Following on the heels of St. James's bestselling books, "Simplify Your Life" and "Inner Simplicity, Living the Simple Life" fuses both sides of her liberating philosphy into a powerful synergy of thought-provoking methods for leading a life of well-being and inner peace through simplicity. 19 photo... More

No other figure in history has played a bigger part in opening the West to Buddhism than the eminent Zen author, D.T. Suzuki, and in this reissue of his best work readers are given the very heart of Zen teaching. "Zen Buddhism," which sold more than 125,000 as an Anchor paperback after its publicati... More

Readers will learn to make the most of what they say in this text which shows how "emotional word pictures" can infuse understanding and intimacy into all relationships.Words have incredible meaning, especially when they say what you mean. Make the most of your messages by learning "The Language of ... More

In Simplify Your Life, St. James shares the keys to a toned-downed, blissfully simple existence. In her newest book, she turns her proven technique inward to show the way to a simpler life of the mind and the spirit, stressing the joys of meditation, the value of being alone, and the importance of m... More

The Power of Commitment What is commitment and what's so scary about it? How can we better understand and appreciate the value of commitment and make it last--for a lifetime? In his new book, Scott Stanley, best-selling marriage expert, reveals that the secret ingredient for finding lasting love i... More

For anyone who lives with a sense of defeat and failure in their spiritual journey, here are the faith steps to better understand, face, and resist temptation and areas of attack-and live a victorious Christian life.... More

Here are the famous sutras, or sermons, of the Buddha; the gathas, or hymns; the intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan; and the dharanis, or invocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the recorded conversations of the great Buddhist monks -- intimate dialogues on subjects of momen... More

Groundbreaking study that established the reputation of the famed theologian traces the search for the historical person of Jesus. Schweitzer examines works of more than 50 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars and concludes that many of the earlier historical reconstructions of Christ were la... More

The first accessible and broad-ranging sourcebook of key Sufi writings, "Essential Sufism" draws together more than 300 stories, fables, aphorisms, short writings, and poems that reveal the heart of Islamic mysticism. 23 drawings of Islamic calligraphy.The first accessible and broad-ranging sourcebo... More

In this collection of his most important essays, Suzuki explores a variety of topics, including the history of Buddhism, the daily life of a Zen monk, and the path to enlightenment. At once a critical explication of the facets of Zen and a meditation on the meaning of existence, Essays in Zen Buddhi... More

Writing from his prison cell in Nazi Germany in 1945 Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a young German theologian, sketched a vision of what he called "religionless Christianity." In this book, John Shelby Spong puts flesh onto the bare bones of Bonhoeffer's radical thought. The result is a strikingly new and dif... More

Since earliest times, humanity has pondered the incomprehensible mysteries of the universe, life...and the afterlife. Was there somewhere on Earth where, after death, mortal man could join the immortal Gods? Where was this place? By whom was it established? And does it still exist today?... More

Nobody loves a good story like Justin's dad. He's a famous writer and story collector. That's how Justin and his sister, Marissa, ended up in Bravania. Their dad is searching for an ancient manuscript called The Last Legend. Justin and Marrissa want to help. But instead of finding The Lost Legend, ... More

The extraordinary "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" is one of the most significant and outspoken literary documents ever to come out of Soviet Russia. A brutal depiction of life in a Stalinist camp and a moving tribute to man's triumph of will over relentless dehumanization, this is Alexander... More