DC PRESS

Come and See: A Photojournalist's Journey into the World of Mother Teresa (Oct., $29.95) by Linda Schaefer benefits from full access to Mother Teresa before she retreated from public view. 50,000 first printing. $80,000 ad/promo.

DELL/DELTA

It's a Miracle 3: Extraordinary Real-Life Stories Based on the PAX TV seriesIt's a Miracle (Sept., $10.95 paper), edited by Richard Thomas, gathers true stories of answered prayers and divine intervention to lift the spirits. 50,000 first printing.

DESERET BOOK

Arming Your Children with the Gospel: Creating Opportunities for Spiritual Experiences (Sept., $14.95) by R. Wayne and Leslee S. Boss helps parents build a solid gospel foundation for their families. Publicity.

Understanding Death and the Resurrection (Sept., $27.95) by Jay A. Parry and Donald W. Parry. The writings of prophets ancient and modern answer penetrating questions. Publicity.

The Story of the Christmas Truce: Silent Night, Holy Night (Oct., $15.95). The retelling of a true story as narrated by Walter Cronkite with the Morman Tabernacle Choir and illustrated by Robert T. Barrett comes with a CD. Ad/promo.Publicity.

DESTINY IMAGE

Biblical Roads to Financial Freedom (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Robert Katz. A CPA tells how to make wise financial decisions while building pathways to lasting treasures in heaven.

In His Steps Again (Oct., $14.99 paper) by David Heeren. "What would Jesus do?" is the question behind this retelling of the 1896 Christian novel, In His Steps by Charles Sheldon.

Bible Nobodies Who Became Somebodies (Nov., $13.99 paper) by Lance Wubbels sets forth the lives of 50 engaging, if relatively obscure, biblical characters.

DEVORA

Torah 24/7: A Timely Guide for the Modern Spirit (Sept., $21.95) by Steven Ettinger. Each chapter reveals how an incident in the author's life was influenced by his weekly reading of the Torah.

DEVORSS

A Prosperity Love Story: Rags to Enrichment (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Catherine Ponder is a memoir from a nondenominational minister who advocates tithing and practical Christianity.

Sex—True or False?: The Pleasures, Perils and Passion of Sexual Intimacy (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Michelle Rios Rice Hennelly and R. Kevin Hennelly contrasts the joy of sexual union with the consequences of sex outside of love.

DISCIPLESHIP PUBLICATIONS INT'L

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The Prideful Soul's Guide to Humility (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Thomas Jones and Michael Fontenot. Two friends and Bible teachers stress the power of the seldom-sought but God-blessed quality of humility.

As for Me and My House: 50 Easy-to-Use Devotionals for Families (Sept., $11.95 paper), edited by Tom and Lori Ziegler, offers kid-tested devotional plans to involve the whole family.

DOUBLEDAY

A Travel Guide to Heaven (Sept., $18.95) by Anthony DeStefano is a "virtual tour" of heaven to comfort those who have lost loved ones and to engage the curious.

Sacred Passages (Sept., $17.95) by Bert Ghezzi pinpoints the significance of the sacraments in the day-to-day life of Catholics.

The Body Broken (Sept., $21.95) by Robert Benson meditates on the author's faith and that of others.

Christmastide (Oct., $9.95 paper) by Phyllis Tickle provides a structure for worship and personal prayer from the first day of Advent to Epiphany.

DUCKWORTH

An Intelligent Person's Guide to Religion (Oct., $18) by John Haldane argues that faith is essential in modern society.

WM. B. EERDMANS

Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible (Sept., $75), edited by James D.G. Dunn and John Rogerson, brings nontechnical modern scholarship to each of its 36 canonical books and to the 18 apocryphal works.

Whose Religion Is Christianity? The Gospel Beyond the West (Sept., $12 paper) by Lamin Sanneh explores Christianity's explosive growth outside the western world.

The Battle for Middle-earth: Tolkien's Divine Design inThe Lord of the Rings (Sept., $22 paper) by Fleming Rutledge delves into religious meanings within the famous work.

The Logic of Renewal (Oct., $17 paper) by William J. Abraham assesses the many proposals for church renewal raised over the last 50 years.

Women in Christ: Toward a New Feminism (Oct., $38 paper), edited by Michele M. Schumacher, moves beyond both patriarchy and traditional feminism.

ENCOUNTER BOOKS

The Return of Anti-Semitism (Oct., $25.95) by Gabriel Schoenfeld looks at the reasons behind the new flare-up of anti-Semitic rage and where it is likely to lead. 20,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

EPWORTH PRESS

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Dr. Taylor of Norwich: Wesley's Arch-Heretic (Sept., $24.50) by Geoffrey Thackray Eddy limns the controversial figure in the history of Methodism.

EVANGEL PUBLISHING

Let's Start with Jesus (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Dennis F. Kinlaw is a primer in Christian theology.

Biblical Pacifism (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Dale W. Brown updates the classic textbook for Christian peace studies.

FAIR WINDS PRESS

Stone Age Wisdom: Shamanism Made Simple (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Tom Crockett explicates an ancient spiritual tradition that is relevant for modern times.

Loving-Kindness Meditation: Meditations to Help You Love Yourself, Love Others and Create More Love and Peace in the World (Nov., $16.95) by Bill Scheffel includes photographs that help inspire warm thoughts.

FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX

American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon (Dec., $25) by Stephen Prothero notes that many appraisals of Jesus have emerged in popular culture outside the churches. 15,000 first printing.

FLORIS BOOKS

When Death Enters Life (Oct., $14.95) by John Baum. A priest with the Christian Community in Norway speaks to those who want to prepare consciously for death.

FONS VITAE

Gifts for the Seeker (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Imam Abdallah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad. The author who died in 1720 addresses questions such as: What are the real implications of the doctrine of divine unity?

Merton and Judaism—Holiness in Words: Recognition, Repentance and Renewal (Oct., $25.95 paper), edited by Beatrice Bruteau, consists of papers presented at a 2002 conference held at Adath Jeshurun Synagogue in Louisville, Ky.

FORDHAM UNIV. PRESS

Letters to Friends: Meditations in Daily Life (Sept., $15 paper) by William Johnston, S.J., advocates a more personal experience with God through a spirituality renewed by contemplation.

Shakespeare and the Culture of Christianity in Early Modern England (Jan.; $65, paper $28), edited by Dennis Taylor and David N. Beauregard. Sixteen original essays relate Shakespeare to the Reformation in light of newly unearthed religious contexts.

FORTRESS PRESS

Fortress Press Introduction to the New Testament (Sept., $19 paper). John Bowden translates this guide for general readers.

Living Stones in the Household of God: The Legacy and Future of Black Theology (Sept., $19 paper), edited by Linda E. Thomas, examines the role of black theology in a rapidly changing global scene.

Adam, Eve and the Genome (Oct., $20 paper), edited by Susan Brooks Thislethwaite, is an ethical critique of the Human Genome Project and its dangers.

An Examined Faith: The Grace of Self-Doubt (Oct., $15 paper) by James M. Gustafson pleads for critical thinking about religion.

FORWARD MOVEMENT

Each of Us Will Never Be the Same (Sept., $10) recalls Charles P. Price, central architect of The Book of Common Prayer (1979) and The Hymnal (1982).

Your Faith: Memorial, Memory or Miracle? (Sept., $12.95) by David Bena proposes the revitalization of the parish church and one's own life.

FREE PRESS

Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our Faith (Sept., $26) by Alan Wolfe maintains that U.S. religion has become so tamed that it hardly serves any of its original functions. Author publicity.

Standing in the Need Prayer: A Celebration of Black Prayer (Nov., $27.50) by The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library, charts diverse traditions within the African religious experience. Promotion. Author publicity.

Vows of Silence: The Abuse of Power and the Papacy of John Paul II (Jan., $25) by Jason Berry and Gerald Renner uncovers a trail of evasions and disinformation leading directly to the Vatican. Author tour.

Killing the Buddha: A Heretic's Bible (Jan., $25) by Peter Manseau and Jeff Sharlet takes a pilgrimage across America in search of spiritual relevance. Promotion. Author tour.

GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESS

Saints and Feasts of the Liturgical Year (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Joseph N. Tylenda, S.J., is a daily guide with 260 brief biographies.

God and the Embryo: Religious Voices on Stem Cells and Cloning (Oct., $26.95 paper), edited by Brent Waters and Ronald Cole-Turner, covers a wide variety of sources speaking on ethical issues.

The Global Face of Public Faith: Politics, Human Rights and Christian Ethics (Nov., $26.95 paper) by David Hollenbach, S.J., states that religious communities should advocate human rights, democracy and economic development as the way to peacemaking.

GETTY PUBLICATIONS

Gospel Figures in Art (Sept., $24.95 paper) by Stefano Zuffi is a guide to the icons and narratives from the New Testament as depicted in sacred western art.

GODSFIELD

The Buddha Pack (Sept., $24.95 paper) by Gill Farrer-Halls assembles an instruction book, meditation cards, prayer beads, Buddha statue and incense sticks.

GOLDEN SUFI CENTER

The Light of Oneness (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee presents esoteric knowledge helpful at a time of global transformation.

GOTHAM BOOKS

Dante's Path: A Practical Approach to Achieving Inner Wisdom (Sept., $25) by Bonnie Gulino Schaub and Richard Schaub. Two practitioners of holistic psychology show how to heal mind and spirit by using Dante's Divine Comedy.Author tour.

GREENWICH WORKSHOP PRESS

Son of Man, Vol. II: Miracles of Jesus (Sept., $16.95) by Susan Easton Black relates well-loved stories about the ministry of Jesus that are illustrated by Liz Lemon Swindle.

HAMPTON ROADS

The Dawning of Clear Light: A Western Approach to Tibetan Dark Retreat Meditation (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Martin Lowenthal is an introduction to this tradition.

HARMONY

The Silence We Keep: One Nun's View of the Catholic Priest Scandal (Feb., $23) by Karol Jackowski casts a critical eye on the passivity of the Church's sisterhood that prevented a system of checks and balances that could have stopped the abuse. Author tour.

HARPERCOLLINS

Beauty (Jan., $24.95) by John O'Donohue muses on the spiritual role of beauty in our lives.

HARPER SAN FRANCISCO

Buddhism Is Not What You Think (Oct., $22.95) by Steve Hagen aims to make Buddhism accessible and practical. 50,000 first printing. $35,000 ad/promo.

Following Our Bliss (Oct., $24.95) by Don Lattin contends that the 1960s radically transformed religion in America. 25,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

A Year with C.S. Lewis (Nov., $19.95) by C.S. Lewis anthologizes 366 of the author's reflections. 75,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo.Never Again? (Nov., $24.95) by Abraham Foxman discusses the dramatic rise of global anti-Semitism. Foreword by Elie Wiesel. 30,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.

HARVARD UNIV. PRESS

Islam and Ecology: A Bestowed Trust (Oct.; $28.95 paper, $48.95 cloth) edited by Richard C. Foltz, Frederick M. Denny and Azizan Baharuddin outlines the Islamic view of the environment.

Islam Without Fear: Egypt and the New Islamists (Nov. $29.95) by Raymond William Baker offers a portrait of the New Islamists, who emphasize finding common ground through justice, peace, human rights and democracy.

HARVEST HOUSE

Jesus, God's Gift of Hope (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Kay Arthur brings to life the miracle of Christ's birth.

Why Men and Women Act the Way They Do (Sept., $9.99 paper) by Bill and Pam Farrel combines humor and research to help resolve conflicts.

Finding God's Will in Spiritually Deceptive Times (Oct., $7.99 paper) by Neil T. Anderson cautions against counterfeit messages.

HATHERLEIGH PRESS

Faith of Our Founding Father (Oct., $15.95) by Janice T. Connell explores the spiritual life of George Washington and his private prayer book.

HAWORTH PRESS

The Power of Spirituality in Therapy: Integrating Spiritual and Religious Beliefs in Mental Health Practice (Dec.; $49.95, paper $29.95) by Peter A. Kahle and John M. Robbins is a guide for psychotherapists.

Transforming Shame: A Pastoral Response (Jan.; $49.95, paper $19.95) by Jill L. McNish looks at shame from many angles, psychological as well as theological.

HAWTHORN PRESS

A Christian Book of the Dead: Accompanying Their Journey After Death (Oct., $21.95) by Margarete van den Brink and Hans Stolp discloses what happens after someone dies.

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE PRESS

Happiness in Premodern Judaism: Virtue, Knowledge and Well-Being (Nov., $50) by Hava Tirosh-Samuelson finds the correlation between a given notion of happiness and Jewish history and culture at a particular time.

HENDRICKSON

The Parallel Bible: Hebrew-English Old Testament with the Biblia Hebraica Leningradensia and The King James Version (Sept., $39.95), edited by Aron Dotan, is designed for both classroom work and biblical research.

HERALD PRESS

Who Are the Anabaptists? Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, Mennonites (Sept., $7.99 paper) by Donald B. Kraybill takes an overview of more than 60 diverse groups.

Muslim and Christian Journeys: Exploring the Mission of the Muslim Nation and the Christian Church (Sept., $14.99 paper) by David W. Shenk sees into the deepest spiritual, cultural and communal levels of both Islam and Christianity.

A High Price for Abundant Living: The Story of Capitalism (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Henry Rempel contrasts Adam Smith's ideal with today's realities of immense corporations and fragile natural environments.

HIDDENSPRING

The Prophet Muhammad: A Biography (Nov., $19.95) by Barnaby Rogerson characterizes his life and times. Ad/promo.

Tolkien & C.S. Lewis: The Story of a Friendship (Nov., $15 paper) by Colin Duriez discovers how each influenced the work of the other. Ad/promo.

HOHM PRESS

Yogi Ramsuratkumar: Under the Punnai Tree (Sept., $39.95 paper) by M. Young profiles the beggar saint (1918-2001) of Tamil Nadu.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Faith: Stories (Nov., $15 paper), edited by C. Michael Curtis, presents a diverse world of faith in all its guises.

HOWARD PUBLISHING

Shoofly Pie (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Tim Downs. A woman terrified of bugs asks a forensic entomologist to resolve the mystery of her friend's death. $20,000 ad/promo.Betrayal in Paris (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Doris Elaine Fell. Siblings step into international intrigue to clear their father's name. $20,000 ad/promo.

The Power of a Positive Friend (Jan., $14.99 paper) by Karol Ladd shares seven principles for building deeper relationships.

HYPERION

Doing Business by the Good Book: 52 Lessons on Success Straight from the Bible (Jan., $19.95) by David L. Steward with Robert L. Shook. Former president Bush penned a foreword to this testimony by Steward, founder and CEO of Worldwide Technologies, called the largest African-American—owned company in the U.S. Ad/promo.

IDEALS

The Greatest Gift (Oct., $24.95) includes stories, poems and writings from the Bible. 25,000 first printing.

Guideposts for the Spirit: Stories for Sisters (Oct., $12.95) rejoices in the love that sisters share. 25,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

Positive Living Day by Day (Oct., $14.95) by Norman Vincent Peale offers daily readings. 25,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

IGNATIUS PRESS

A Cry of Stone (Sept., $29.95) by Michael O'Brien. The fifth novel in his Children of the Last Days series is about the native North American artist, Rose Wabos. $15,000 ad/promo.

C.S. Lewis and the Catholic Church (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Joseph Pearce hypothesizes why Lewis stopped short of becoming a Catholic. Ad/promo.

The Rosary: A Chain of Hope (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Fr. Benedict Groeschel is a history of the Rosary illustrated with 20 Renaissance paintings. Ad/promo.

Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Roy H. Schoeman. A former Jew who converted to Catholicism studies salvation history from Abraham to the second coming of Christ to aid believers of both religions to understand the traditions of each.

INDIANA UNIV. PRESS

Coming Out in Christianity: Religion, Identity and Community (Sept., $22.95 paper) by Melissa M. Wilcox considers Christians caught up in debates about homosexuality.

Graceful Exits: Catholic Women and the Art of Departure (Oct., $24.95) by Debra Campbell contains stories about the complicated relationships women have with Catholicism.

Iconography: A Writer's Meditation (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Susan Neville employs the ancient art of icon painting as a metaphor.

INNER TRADITIONS

Witches, Werewolves and Fairies: Shapeshifters and Astral Doubles in the Middle Ages (Sept., $16.95) by Claude Lecouteux explains the nature of death.

Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices and Forbidden Plants (Oct., $24.95) by Claudia Müller-Ebeling et al. investigates European folk medicine.

INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR & CO.

The Nahualli Animal Oracle (Oct., $35) by Caelum Rainieri and Ivory Andersen witnesses Aztec animal doubles of the human soul as spirit guides.

INTEGRITY

Life Wide Open (Sept., $19.99) by David Jeremiah is a vision of what life can be when the power of passion permeates the soul.

The Mark of Salvation: Scottish Crown Series, Book 3 (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Carol Umberger. Mourning the death of her husband, Orelia catches the eye of Ceallach, and a romance ensues.

Secrets, Lies & Alibis: The Mac Mystery Files, Book 1 (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Harrison James and Patricia Rushford. This new fiction series is based on true crime stories.

Soul Talk (Oct., $19.99) by Larry Crabb. When two Christians converse in a way that stirs their passion for God, they summon a vision of the ideal Church.

INTERVARSITY PRESS

C.S. Lewis's Dangerous Idea (Oct., $13 paper) by Victor Reppert revisits Lewis's defense of the "argument from reason."

The Pursuit of God in the Company of Friends (Oct., $13 paper) by Richard Lamb tells how spiritual transformation occurs within the context of Christian community.

The Design Revolution (Feb., $22) by William A. Dembski answers questions about Intelligent Design.

Never Mind the Joneses (Feb., $16) by Tim Stafford helps build core Christian values in a way that fits one's family.

JEWISH LIGHTS

Keeping Faith with the Psalms: Deepen Your Relationship with God Using the Book of Psalms (Sept., $24.95) by Daniel F. Polish explains the nature of God. $15,000 ad/promo.

The First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit: Reb Zalman's Guide to Recapturing Intimacy & Ecstasy in Your Relationship to God (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi with Donald Gropman aims to restore psychic and physical vigor. $15,000 ad/promo. 8-city author tour.

The Jewish Approach to God: A Brief Introduction for Christians (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Neil Gillman opens a window into the Jewish understanding of God. $15,000 ad/promo. 10-city author tour .

I Am Jewish: Reflections Inspired by the Words of Daniel Pearl (Jan., $24.95), edited by Ruth and Judea Pearl. Unknown and famous Jews respond to the final three words uttered by the murdered Wall Street Journal reporter. $30,000 ad/promo. 10-city tour.

JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY

Love Your Neighbor and Yourself (Sept., $34.95) by Elliott N. Dorff points to the moral high road in one's personal life.

Divine Symphony: The Bible's Many Voices (Oct., $30) by Israel Knohl traces how the Torah became the Jewish canon.

Making Sense of Sorrow (Jan., $35) by Maurice Lamm turns to the emotional and spiritual needs of mourners. $75,000 ad/promo.

JOSSEY-BASS

The New Anti-Semitism: The Current Crisis and What We Must Do About It (Sept., $24.95) by Phyllis Chesler issues an action plan.

Best Jewish Writing 2003 (Sept., $19.95 paper), edited by Arthur Kurweil, draws from the entire spectrum of Jewish thought.

Opening the Tanya: Discovering the Moral and Mystical Teachings of a Classic Work of Kabbalah (Sept., $22.95) by Adin Steinsaltz offers a new analysis.

The Best Christian Writing 2003 (Oct., $15.95 paper), edited by John Wilson, is the latest in this annual series.

KAZI PUBLICATIONS

Alchemy of Happiness (Sept., $5.95 and $7.95 each) by Muhammad Al-Ghazzali is a series of 24 booklets translated from the classic text written in Arabic, then summarized in Persian, when the First Crusade ruled Jerusalem. Ad/promo.

KREGEL

Man to Man: Becoming the Believer God Called You to Be (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Dennis E. Hensley contains 31 devotionals inspired by the author's life as journalist, Vietnam veteran, husband and father. Advertising. Publicity.

The Seven Sins of Highly Defective People (Nov., $9.99 paper) by Rick Ezell discloses how to break the power of the seven deadly sins. Advertising. Publicity.

Sassy Cinderella and the Valiant Vigilante (Feb., $13.99 paper) by Sharon Dunn continues the adventures of Ruby Taylor in this university murder mystery. Advertising. Publicity.

KREGEL ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL

Spurgeon on Leadership: Key Insights for Christian Leaders from the Prince of Preachers (Sept., $21.99) by Larry J. Michael honors the leadership style of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Advertising. Publicity.

Arabs in the Shadow of Israel: The Unfolding of God's Prophetic Plan for Ishmael's Line (Nov., $14.99 paper) by Tony Maalouf declares that the Arab-Israeli conflict is a recent historical development. Advertising. Publicity.

KTAV PUBLISHING

Understanding Your Neighbor's Faith (Sept.; $39.50, paper $24.95) by Rabbi Phillip Lazowski seeks to foster understanding between those who believe differently.

Journey Through Grief: A Sephardic Manual for the Bereaved and Their Community (Oct., $19.50) by Rabbi Yamin Levy presents the unique customs of 10% of North American Jewry.

Mind, Body and Judaism: The Interaction of Jewish Law with Psychology and Biology (Oct., $25), edited by David Shatz and Joel B. Wolowelsky, covers issues such as Torah and science, as well as Judaism and mental health.

KUMARIAN PRESS

Buddhism in Practice: Community Development, Social Empowerment and the Sarvodaya Movement (Oct.; $58, paper $21.95) by George D. Bond is a new study of the Sarvodaya Shramadana.