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Standard Library Project: General Spirituality and Interfaith Resources Standard Library Project: General Spirituality and Interfaith Resources Print Media: 1) Pornography Trap by Ralph H. Earle Jr. (ISBN: 083-411-9382) Beacon Hill Press (2002) Written about dealing with the sexual sin epidemic that is sweeping across churches today via the internet and other venues. 2) N.A., Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Man and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., 1976. ISBN: 0-916856-00-3 The big book for AA, it has many victory stories of addictions and especially alcoholism. 3) N. A., Hope, Faith & Courage: Stories from the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous by Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. 1993 ISBN 0-9638193-0-5 It has stories of addiction and recovery from cocaine. 4) N. A., Narcotics Anonymous by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. 2003 ISBN 0-912075-02-3 It has stories of addiction and recovery from narcotics. 5) N.A., Courage to Change by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. 1992. ISBN 0- 910034-79-6. A book on recovery and self help. 6) N.A., Alcoholics Anonymous by IWS Inc., 1994, ISBN 0-9637666-0-0. A book on recovery from addictions. 7) N.A., Came to Believe by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., 2004. ISBN: 0- 916856-05-4. A book on spirituality for addicts. 8) N.A., Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., 1981. ISBN: 0-916856-29-1. A small book on the twelve steps of addiction recovery. 9) N.A., Living Sober by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., 2005. ISBN: 0- 916856-04-6 A book on methods A.A. members have used for not drinking. 10) Turning the Mind into an Ally by Sakyong Miphan, Publisher : Riverhead (2003) ISBN: 1-57322-206-2 How to strengthen our minds and bring peace and clarity to our lives and makes the mind our most powerful ally. 11) The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell, ISBN:0385418868 A provocative look at mythology and its foundational role in religion 12) A History of God by Karen Armstrong, ISBN: 0517223120 (Available in both print and Audio Cassette) Armstrong (a historian) entertains us with deft storytelling, astounding research in the search for God. 13) Modern Spiritual Masters Series available through Orbis Books. This series introduces the writing and vision of some of the great spiritual masters of our time. Some of the authors found a wide audience in their lifetimes. In other cases recognition came long after their death. Some are rooted in long established traditions of spirituality. Others charted new, untested paths. In each case, however, the authors in the series engaged in a spiritual journey shaped by the influences and concerns of our age. The Spiritual Masters Series include (35 Works Available) Albert Schweitzer ISBN: 9781570756023 Alfred Delp, S.J. ISBN: 9781570755248 Anthony de Mello ISBN: 9781570752834 Arise My Love (Mysticism) ISBN: 9781570753121 Bede Griffiths ISBN: 9781570752001 Br. Roger of Taize ISBN: 9781570756399 Caryll Houselander ISBN: 9781570756030 Charles de Foucauld ISBN: 9781570752445 Clarence Jordan ISBN: 9781570754975 Dietrich Bonhoeffer ISBN: 9781570751943 Dorothee Soelle ISBN: 9781570756405 Eberhard Arnold ISBN: 9781570753046 Edith Stein ISBN: 9781570754289 Evelyn Underhill ISBN: 9781570754715 Flannery O’Connor ISBN: 9781570754708 G.K. Chesterton ISBN: 9781570754951 Henri Nouwen ISBN: 9781570751974 Howard Thurman ISBN: 9781570756702 John Main ISBN: 9781570754159 Karl Rahner ISBN: 9781570755538 Leo Tolstoy ISBN: 9781570756733 Mohandas Gandhi ISBN: 9781570754326 Mother Maria Skobtsova ISBN: 9781570754364 Mother Teresa ISBN: 9781570753794 Oscar Romero ISBN: 9781570753091 Pedro Arrupe ISBN: 9781570755460 Pierre Teilhard de Chardin ISBN: 9781570752483 Romano Guardini ISBN: 9781570755897 Rufus Jones ISBN: 9781570753800 Sadhu Sundar Singh ISBN: 9781570755297 Simone Weil ISBN: 9781570752049 St. Therese of Lisieux ISBN: 9781570754692 Swami Abhishiktanananda ISBN: 9781570756955 Thich Nhat Hanh ISBN: 9781570753701 Thomas Merton ISBN: 9781570753312 14) When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner, ISBN: 1400034728 Advice on how to cope with tragedy, anger, guilt. 15) Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, ISBN: 080701429X Frankl’s account of spiritual survival and meaning from life in Nazi death camps. 16) When All You Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough by Harold Kushner, ISBN: 0743234731 Harold Kushner explores the human quest for a meaningful life. 17) The Spiritual Emerson , by Ralph Emerson, Publisher Beacon Press (2003) ISBN: 0-8070-7718-6 The Spiritual writings of the American Sage Emerson. 18) White Awareness , by Judith H. Katz (ISBN: 0-8061-1466-5) University Of Oklahoma Press (1978) Written to deal with white racism and the anger it causes 19) The Islamic Personality, by Shaikh Alee Hasan Alee Abdul Hameed, ISBN: 1-898649- 21-9 Publisher: Al Hidaayah Publishing And Distribution Subject: Correcting Thinking 20) The Fifth Sacred Thing, by Starhawk, Publisher: Bantam Books (1993) ISNB: 0-553- 37380-3 Reveals the future of humanity if we keep the same excessive lifestyle we have now and gives up tips on how we can change. 21) Attitudes of Gratitude, by M.J. Ryan, Publisher: Conari Press (1990) ISNB: 1-57324- 511-9 Describes the daily practices that deeper and nourish our best selves. 22) Green Man, by William Anderson Publisher: Harper Collins (1990) ISNB: Shows how important our connection with nature is and now we must develop this connection. 23) Cutting through Materialism, by Chogyam Trungpa, Publisher: Shambhala (1973) ISNB:1-57062-957-9 A highlight of common pitfalls to which every aspirant on the spiritual path falls prey to. 24) The Power of Non-violence , by Howard Zinn, Publisher: Beacon Press (2002) ISNB: 0- 8070-1407-9 This sayings of the most original thinkers and writers about peace and nonviolence - Buddha, Scott Nearing, Henry David Thoreau, etc.. 25) Telling Yourself The Truth by William Backus (ISBN: 0-7642-2325-9) Bethany House Publishers (2000) This book explains how to change your thinking from wrong to right, and the same with behavior and emotions. 26) Forward Edge Of The Battle Area by Curt Bowers (ISBN: 083-411-2205) Beacon Hill Press (1987) Written to help people work through the eternal issues of life's purpose. 27) Toward A Meaningful Life by Simon Jacobson (ISBN: 0-06-051190-7) William Morrow (1995) This book is about the teachings of the Jewish faith into our lives so that we can bring meaning to our lives and the community in which we live 28) Acknowledge the Wonder, by Frances Wosmek, Publisher: Quest (1988) ISBN: 0-8356- 0628-7 Points reader toward a renewed sense of wonder and oneness with nature. 29) The Best things in life aren't things, by Joann Davis, Publisher: Beacon Press (2003) ISBN: 0-8070-2822-3 Quotes, beatitudes and poems that nourish the soul, 30) One Hundred Cranes by William J. Fitzgerald (ISBN: 0-439516-31-4) Forest of Peace Publishers (2002) This book helps us to realize that every creature on earth is cousin to each other. 31) Visions Of God by Karen Armstrong (ISBN: 0-553-35199-0) Bantam Books (1994) Follows the luminous path that leads within 4 masters. 32) Battle For God by Karen Armstrong (ISBN: 0-345-39169-1) Random House Publishing (2001) A blending of history, sociology, spirituality, and a deep understanding of spirituality. 33) Our Own Best Interest, by William Schuiz, Publisher: Beacon Press (2001) ISBN: 0- 8070-0227-5 This is a clear and provocative book that deals with human rights. 34) Sustainable Planet, by Juliet B. Schor, Publisher: Beacon Press (2002) ISBN:: 0- 8070-0455-3 This book deals with ways of living that are sustainable and deeply satisfying, that ensure economic and political democracy, and are passionate about beauty, elegant design. 35) We Live in Community by Eberhord Arnold (ISBN:: 0-87486-068-7) Plough Publishing Company (1989) A book on how to live as a Community through love and helping one another. 36) Rich Christians In An Age Of Hunger, by Ronald J. Sider (ISBN:: 0-8499-1424-8) Word Publishing (1997) An account on caring for the sick and feeding the hungry of poverty stricken nations 38) Sir Gibbie by George Macdonald (ISBN:: 0-87552-726-4) P & R Publishing (1992) The exciting adventures of Sir Gibbie helps teach adults and children about the ability to self sacrifice. 39) Human Regeneration, by Radha Burnies, ISBN: 81-7059-169-4, published by Theosophical Publishing House (1990) This is compilation of lectures and discussions of Spirituality. 40) The Spiritual Life, by Annie Besant, published by Quest, (ISBN: 0-8356-0666-X) In this book the author tells the modern person how to live a spiritual life. 41) Progressive States of Meditation, by Kerpa Tseltrim , published by Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Publications (2001) (ISBN: 1-877294-01-2) Describes the Stages of meditation practice. 42) Bringing Forth Justice: Basics for Just Christians by Daniel E. Pilarczyk (ISBN: 0- 86716-382-8) (1999) This book is an opportunity to take part in God's loving care for the world to assist God in making the world everything it was meant to be. 43) The Spiritual Life, by Annie Besant, published by Quest, (ISBN: 0-8356-0666-X) In this book the author tells the modern person how to live a spiritual life. 44) Of Water and the Spirit, by Malidoma Patrice Some, ISBN: 0-14-019496-7, published by Penguin Press, (1995). This is a sharing of living African traditions, offered in compassion for those struggling with contemporary crisis of the spirit. 45) The Twelve Wild, by Starhawk, ISBN: 0-06-251669-8, published by Harper San Fransisco, (2000). This a tale of healing through positive action. 46) Drum Circle Spirit, by Arthur Hull, ISBN: 0-941677-84-2, published by White Cliffs Media, (1988). The author explains how he uses rhythm circles fo rspirit building among personal growth and religious groups.
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