New Arrivals Added To Our Adult Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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Nov 16, 2023
"An around-the-world tour of ancient Christmas celebrations, Pagan Solstice customs, and magical seasonal plants"--
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"If God is good, then why did he do that? Violent wars, harsh laws, pronounced judgments. Christianity proclaims God's goodness, yet the Bible is filled with passages that seem to paint a different picture. On the surface, such depictions can hinder ourconfidence in God's goodness. But when we're willing to look deeper, we discover a consistent purpose behind everything God does--and that he is greater than we could ever imagine. Alongside bestselling author Josh McDowell, Matthew Tingblad inv
"China poses an existential threat to America, warns a veteran intelligence officer, and the window for an effective response is closing fast. Col. Grant Newsham, a former reserve head of intelligence for Marine Forces Pacific, delivers a blow-by-blow account of how the threat has developed, from the growing skill and belligerence of the Chinese military to gray-zone campaigns to hollow out America's will to resist. These efforts that have now reached fruition. You can see the war damage in Balt
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Nov 16, 2023
"An impassioned atheist's rallying cry to inspire nonbelievers to be honest with themselves and their families about their true beliefs--and in so doing change the American cultural conversation. American society often reflexively defers to religion and belief in God as a baseline starting point of human thought and morality. Many were raised with that assumption and therefore pass it down to their children. But the truth is, a rapidly growing number of American don't actually believe in God. In
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Nov 16, 2023
"In times of isolation, heartbreak, and brokenness, reaching out to each other, being in conversation, finding ways to connect with compassion and openness can help us heal, and thrive. It becomes a part of our own personal transformation. This powerful,positive guide coaxes us to go beyond our individual and collective grief, and courageously re-enter and reclaim our sense of community-which then further strengthens our spiritual practice. Johnson brings in a community of voices-spiritual teach
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Nov 16, 2023
"Shares traditional veneration rites and practices to connect with your ancestors, including limpia rites, trance journeys, energy work, and sacred gardening. Explores ancestral altar-making practices, sacred tools for altars, and how to invite your ancestors to take an active role in intervening on your behalf. Describes the deification process of esteemed ancestors and how this opens access to special powers for those sharing that ancestor's lineage"--
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Nov 16, 2023
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"A sought-after photographer and mother of seven teaches women to use photography as a tool to savor the ordinary, preserve family memories, and practice presence with their kids. Includes full-color photography"--
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Nov 16, 2023
"1981. Deux articles scientifiques de´crivent 5 cas de malades a` Los Angeles et 26 a` New York : les premiers cas recense´s d'une nouvelle maladie qu'on appellera biento^t le sida. Une maladie qui se transformera en ve´ritable pande´mie, touchant encore 38 millions de personnes. Ce livre ne raconte pas le sida. Il retrace certaines des luttes qu'il a engendre´es en France, au plus pre`s des personnes touche´es, depuis l'effroi des premie`res anne´es jusqu'a` aujourd'hui. Les auteurs nous font e
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Nov 16, 2023
"In The Soul & the Sea, Benig Mauger interweaves depth psychology with spirituality to present a new model of healing. Inspired by the sea and land around her home, Mauger draws from her own life experiences as a Jungian therapist and spiritual teacher toillustrate how connection to nature and the spiritual world can heal emotional wounds. In a time of spiritual awakening, emotional healing must move beyond psychology to be effective. As both a guide and a creator of a new portal for healing, Th
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Nov 16, 2023
"An invitation for women to discover a healthier approach to spirituality and sexuality that centers pleasure rather than shame, from body-and sex-positive preacher and author Lyvonne Briggs. "Home is not an address. Home is where you feel safe. And yourbody is aching to be your home."-Lyvonne Briggs. How you view your body and your sexuality is informed and strengthened by spiritual practices, but how many of us can say that religion has drawn us closer to our bodies? That's because worship spa
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Nov 16, 2023
"The first step-by-step guide to the techniques of Kaula Tantra, the practical yogini path to enlightenment. Details the erotic and magical practices of Kaula Tantra as well as the arcane principles to activate each technique. Includes a complete translation of the Kaulajnananirnaya Tantra from Sanskrit. Explores Kaula techniques for acquiring siddhi-magical powers-as well as sacred protection and black magic practices"--
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Nov 16, 2023
"The flame of Mother Earth's cauldron has gone out as the climate crisis and resulting social chaos have gotten worse. But, it's not too late. Rev. Wendy Van Allen confronts this problem and its origins, focusing on the spiritual disconnect we have between ourselves and our natural world. With the help of ten other voices from diverse, nature centered practices, she helps you discover your spiritual center, build better recognition of humanity's interdependence with itself and other species, and
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Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 16, 2023
"A Christian theological engagement with evolutionary theory, quantum theory, and relational holism through the works of Teilhard de Chardin and Carl Jung"--
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Nov 16, 2023
"From the five biggest faiths to the lesser-known creeds, this pocket guide offers an engaging introduction to world religions, exploring their history, beliefs, practices, and personalities"--