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Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts by David Baggett, Shawn E. Klein
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn Harry Potter and Philosophy, seventeen philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most discerning muggles... -
![Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop, Joni Eareckson Tada]()
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop, Joni Eareckson Tada
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness.Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God--but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow... -
![Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer]()
Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn her dynamic new devotional, TRUSTING GOD DAY BY DAY, international speaker and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer provides you with powerful "starting points" for every day of the year. Each day's devotion is filled with practical advice and help from Joyce along with life-changing promises from God's Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life... -
![Timeless Seeds of Advice: The Sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ , Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn al-Jawzi and Other Prominent Scholars in Bringing Comfort and Hope to the Soul by B.B. Abdulla]()
Timeless Seeds of Advice: The Sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ , Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, Ibn al-Jawzi and Other Prominent Scholars in Bringing Comfort and Hope to the Soul by B.B. Abdulla
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA selection of beautiful and practical pieces of advice from the Quran, the Prophet PBUH and Islam’s great scholars on repentance, guidance and purification. This book is designed to serve as a source of hope and strength for those going through difficult times, while providing numerous important pieces of knowledge and guidance for all readers and all times... -
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![New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp]()
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional (Gift Edition) by Paul David Tripp
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering far more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel. Each of the 366 devotional readings leads off with a compelling, gospel-centered thought, followed by an extended meditation... -
![The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski, Rachel Naomi Remen M.D.]()
The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski, Rachel Naomi Remen M.D.
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDeath is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most in life.Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pulled apart and we cannot truly live unless we are aware of death... -
![Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy J. Keller, Lloyd James]()
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy J. Keller, Lloyd James
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller—whose books have sold millions of copies to both religious and secular readers—explores one of the most difficult questions we must answer in our lives: Why is there pain and suffering?Walking with God through Pain and Suffering is the definitive Christian book on why bad things happen and how we should respond to them...Categorized as:
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![Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callanan, Patricia Kelley]()
Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callanan, Patricia Kelley
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFive years after its first publication, with more than 150,000 copies in print, Final Gifts has become a classic. In this moving and compassionate book, hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley share their intimate experiences with patients at the end of life, drawn from more than twenty years experience tending the terminally ill... -
![The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World by Sharon Brous]()
The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World by Sharon Brous
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe national bestsellerFrom one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons... -
![A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser]()
A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss by Gerald L. Sittser
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA tragic accident claimed Jerry Sittser's mother, his wife & his young daughter. But this is not a book about one man's sorrow. Rather, it is a moving meditation on the losses we all suffer & the grace that can transform us... -
![Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave, Sean O'Hagan]()
Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave, Sean O'Hagan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFaith, Hope and Carnage is a book about Nick Cave’s inner life, created from over forty hours of intimate conversations with Sean O’Hagan, it is a profoundly thoughtful exploration, in Cave’s own words, of what really drives his life and creativity.The book examines questions of faith, art, music, freedom, grief and love...Categorized as:
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![That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour by Sunita Puri]()
That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour by Sunita Puri
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“A profound exploration of what it means for all of us to live—and to die—with dignity and purpose.” — People “Visceral and lyrical.” —The AtlanticAs the American born daughter of immigrants, Dr. Sunita Puri knew from a young age that the gulf between her parents' experiences and her own was impossible to bridge, save for two elements: medicine and spirituality... -
![Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön]()
Bodhisattva Mind: Teachings to Cultivate Courage and Awareness in the Midst of Suffering by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for themselves, but for all beings...Categorized as:
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![My Grandfather's Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging by Rachel Naomi Remen]()
My Grandfather's Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging by Rachel Naomi Remen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn My Grandfather's Blessings, Rachel Naomi Remen, a cancer physician and master storyteller, uses her luminous stories to remind us of the power of our kindness and the joy of being alive.Dr. Remen's grandfather, an orthodox rabbi and scholar of the Kabbalah, saw life as a web of connection and knew that everyone belonged to him, and that he belonged to everyone...Categorized as:
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![Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön]()
Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis new, redesigned edition of Awakening Loving-Kindness shares inspiration and encouragement for cultivating kindness--by embracing the joy, suffering, confusion, and brilliance of our everyday lives... -
![Wildwood Tarot Book & Cards by Mark Ryan, John Matthews]()
Wildwood Tarot Book & Cards by Mark Ryan, John Matthews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBased on the seasonal rhythms and festivals of the ancient year, "The Wildwood Tarot" draws its inspiration from pre-Celtic mythology and shamanic mysteries, placing mystical archetypes into a nature-based system rich in shamanic wisdom and forest lore... -
![Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore, Jeffrey Rubin]()
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore, Jeffrey Rubin
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf you love, you will grieve—and nothing is more mysteriously central to becoming fully human. Dr. Cacciatore is featured in the 2021 documentary series The Me You Can’t See , from Oprah, Prince Harry, and Apple TV.Bearing the Unbearable is a Foreword INDIES Award-Winner — Gold Medal for Self-Help...Categorized as:
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![One Day at a Time in Al-Anon by Al-Anon Family Groups]()
One Day at a Time in Al-Anon by Al-Anon Family Groups
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne Day at a Time in Al-AnonAl-Anon Family Group... -
![Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh]()
Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWeaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the Buddha's way of mindful living, Thich Nhat Hanh provides step-by-step practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those that cause us pain...Categorized as:
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![The Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul Rinpoche, Dalai Lama XIV]()
The Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul Rinpoche, Dalai Lama XIV
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFeaturing a preface by Dalai Lama, a classic handbook written in the nineteenth century outlines the spiritual practices common to all Tibetan Buddhist traditions and makes them accessible through examples from daily life. Original. 10,000 first printing... -
![Crazy Faith: It's Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd]()
Crazy Faith: It's Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and pastor of Transformation Church is back with a new, robust, life-changing message for readers. Michael Todd is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and author of Relationship Goals, a candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love by getting real about your relationships... -
![Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein]()
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness , Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom...Categorized as:
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![Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen by Shunryu Suzuki, Edward Espe Brown]()
Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen by Shunryu Suzuki, Edward Espe Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPractising the true spirit of Zen. Not Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off–centre insights. Suzuki knew he was dying at the time of the lectures, which gives his thoughts an urgency and focus even sharper than in the earlier book... -
![When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest]()
When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHealing is not a one-time event. It can begin with a one-time event — typically some form of sudden loss that disrupts our projection of what the future might be. However, the true work of healing is allowing that disruption to wake us from a deep state of unconsciousness, to release the personas we adapted into and begin consciously piecing together the full truth of who we were meant to be...Categorized as:
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![The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell]()
The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsUse this helpful book to learn about the leadership tools to fuel success, grow your team, and become the visionary you were meant to be. True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves... -
![Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death by Joan Halifax, Ira Byock]()
Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death by Joan Halifax, Ira Byock
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this long-awaited book of inspiring and practical teachings, Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax offers the fruits of her many years of work with dying people... -
![On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble]()
On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is. For the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make―like the daily choice to get out of bed...Categorized as:
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![The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah by محمد علي الهاشمي]()
The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah by محمد علي الهاشمي
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Ideal Muslimah is proud of the great position that Islam has given her among humanity. She performs her duties knowing that her role is clearly defined and that her rights are still, even today, greater than what any other ideology has provided. She is a woman of moral excellence, true to her nature, not confused by alien and morally bankrupt ideas... -
![More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us by Steve Leder]()
More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us by Steve Leder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvery one of us sooner or later walks through hell. The hell of being hurt, the hell of hurting another. The hell of cancer, the hell of a reluctant, thunking shovel full of earth upon the casket of someone we deeply loved, the hell of betrayal, the hell of betraying, the hell of divorce, the hell of a kid in trouble . . . the hell of knowing that this year, like any year, may be our last... -
![Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell]()
Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsIn this repackaged bestseller John Maxwell examines the differences between leadership styles, outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring a positive change...
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