Fall/Winter Religion Books, M-Z

MARLOWE & COMPANY
Inside Israel: The Faith, the People and the Modern Conflicts of the World's Holiest Land (Oct., $15.95 paper), edited by John Miller and Aaron Kenedi. The country's people, culture and religion are followed from ancient times to today.

MERCER UNIV. PRESS
Honey in the Rock: The Ruby Pickens Tartt Collection of Religious Folk Songs (Sept., $29.95 paper), edited by Jack and Olivia Solomon, contributes to African-American folk song scholarship.
Rise Up, O Men of God: The "Men and Religion Forward Movement" and the "Promise Keepers" (Nov.; $45, paper $20) by L. Dean Allen compares the two evangelical energies.

MESORAH PUBLICATIONS
Enthusiasm (Sept., $9.99 paper) by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin seeks to help readers look at life in a positive way.
Holiday Tales for the Soul (Sept.; $20.99, paper $17.99) by Yair Weinstock contains dramatic retellings of classic inspirational stories.

MODERN LIBRARY
The Catholic Church: A Short History (Jan., $9.95 paper) by Hans Kung scans the entire annals of the church.

MONARCH
(dist. by Kregel)
A Pathway Through Pain (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Jane Grayshon finds God where least expected. Publicity.

MOODY PRESS
The Love Languages of God (Sept., $19.99) by Gary Chapman teaches readers to tap into divine love. 30,000 first printing. $30,000 ad/promo.
Water from the Rock (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Donna Gibbs et al. confronts grief arising from infertility. Ad/promo.
The World's Easiest Guide to Understanding the Bible (Sept., $17.99 paper) by Stan Campbell is an easy-to-digest primer on the hows and whys of studying the Bible. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

THOMAS MORE
Comfort for the Grieving Heart (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Margolyn Woods and Maureen MacLellan uses stories, poems and scripture to lift the spirits. Ad/promo.
God for Grownups (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Virginia Smith opens the minds of adults who may feel they have stopped learning about God. Ad/promo.
Sacred Encounters with Mary (Sept., $12 paper) by G. Scott Sparrow. A psychotherapist reveals the experiences of those who have felt the presence. Ad/promo.

MOREHOUSE
The Abbey Up the Hill: A Year in the Life of a Monastic Day-Tripper (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Carol Bonomo. A seeker finds a home in a Benedictine monastery.
Keeping Silence: Christian Practices for Entering Stillness (Oct., $12.95 paper) by C.W. McPherson supplies simple instructions for Christian meditation.

MORROW
Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths (Sept., $23.95) by Bruce Feiler characterizes Abraham as the linchpin of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Toward a Meaningful Life: The Wisdom of the Sages, Revised Edition (Sept., $22.95) by Simon Jacobson offers wisdom in the wake of September 11.
Biblical Literacy: The Most Important People, Events and Ideas of the Hebrew Bible (Dec., $29.95) by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is a comprehensive commentary.

MULTNOMAH
A Life God Rewards: Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever (Sept., $10.99) by Bruce Wilkinson extends surprising and biblical answers about the hereafter.
Night Light for Parents (Sept., $19.99) by James and Shirley Dobson serves up daily devotions of hope and biblical insights in 10 minutes or less.
True Honor (Sept., $9.99) by Dee Henderson is the third book in her Uncommon Heroes series.

NAVPRESS
Abba's Child (Sept., $14 paper) by Brennon Manning is a revised edition recognizing the need for intimate belonging. 20,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Pilgrim's Progress Today (Sept., $14 paper) by Lael Arrington sets John Bunyan's work against the landscape of this millennium. 20,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Executive Influence (Dec., $18) by Christopher Crane and Mike Hamel counsels Christian executives to use the workplace for their mission. 15,000 first printing.

THOMAS NELSON
Center of the Storm (Sept., $22.99) by Katherine Harris. Florida's secretary of state reveals the skills that helped her overcome difficulties.
Faith Under Fire (Sept., $22.99) by Steve Rabey lauds the power of faith in the lives of the "greatest generation" who served in WWII.
Leadership 101 (Sept., $9.99) by John Maxwell enhances leadership opportunities.
The Traveler's Gift (Nov., $19.99) by Andy Andrews. In an allegorical tale, a man journeys through time to learn from Abraham Lincoln, King Solomon and Anne Frank.
Waking the Dead (Dec., $21.99) by John Eldredge rouses the reader from a sleepwalking Christianity.

NEW CITY PRESS
Only at Night We See the Stars: Finding Light in the Face of Darkness (Sept., $11.95) by Chiara Lubich consists of prayer-filled reflections on the meaning of human existence and suffering.

NEW HOPE
Getting Better, Not Bitter: A Spiritual Prescription for Breast Cancer (Sept., $11.99 paper) by Brenda Ladun. A survivor reports living life to the fullest. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

NEW PAGE
Wicca for Couples: Making Magick Together (Sept., $13.99 paper) by A.J. Drew reveals that the Great Rite of sexual union can result in loving change.
Exploring Native American Wisdom: Lore, Traditions and Rituals That Connect Us All (Dec., $13.99 paper) by Fran Dancing Feather and Rita Robinson reopens the ancient door to the divine power within.

NEW WORLD LIBRARY
Instinct for Freedom (Sept., $22.95) by Alan Clements. An American Buddhist teacher addresses the modern spiritual quest. 25,000 first printing. Advertising. 6-city author tour.
The Buddha (Oct., $29.95), edited by Tom Morgan, is a visual biography. Advertising.

NICOLAS-HAYS
The Edge of Certainty: Dilemmas on the Buddhist Path (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Peter Fenner overturns misconceptions about the path to enlightenment.

NORTH STAR
The Glory of God's Religions: A Beginners Guide to Exploring the Beauty of the Worlds Faiths (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Peter Caprioglio explains beliefs in their most pure state.

NORTHSTONE
(dist. by Pilgrim Press)
In the Aftermath: What September 11 Is Teaching Us About Our World, Our Faith and Ourselves (Sept., $18.95 paper), edited by James Taylor, includes the thoughts of Stanley Hauerwas, William Willimon and others.

W.W. NORTON
In the Image (Sept., $24.95) by Dara Horn weaves religious issues and ancient Hebrew texts into a novel.
Coined by God: Words and Phrases That First Appear in the English Translations of the Bible (Feb., $23.95) by Stanley Malless and Jeffrey McQuain sifts through such phrases as "blood money" and "salt of the earth."

ONEWORLD
September 11: Religious Perspectives on the Causes and Consequences (Sept., $25.95 paper), edited by Ian Markham and Ibrahim Abu-Rabi, promotes increased understanding between nations and religions.
The Quran: A Short Introduction (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Farid Esack gives insights into the Quran's central role in the daily life of Muslims.

ORBIS BOOKS
Jacob's Hip: Finding God in an Anxious Age (Jan., $12 paper) by by Kerry Walters helps readers to experience God's peace in the midst of life's terrors.
Meditations at the Center of the World (Sept., $10 paper) by Eugene Kennedy discovers goodness breaking through the evil of September 11.
The Blindfold's Eyes: My Journey from Torture to Truth (Oct., $25) by Sister Dianna Ortiz with Patricia Davis is a memoir by an American nun who was abused in Guatemala. $30,000 ad/promo. 6-city author tour.

OUR SUNDAY VISITOR
Catholic Pocket Prayer Book (Sept., $6.95) by Jacquelyn Lindsey is filled with hundreds of prayers.
Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices (Sept., $39.95) by Ann Ball incorporates knowledge on over 3000 topics.
Our Sunday Visitor's 2003 Catholic Almanac (Nov., $24.95 paper), edited by Matthew E. Bunson, expands coverage of news events.

OXFORD UNIV. PRESS
In Search of an American Catholicism: A History of Religion and Culture in Tension (Sept., $28) by Jay P. Dolan illuminates the ways American culture has shaped U.S. Catholicism. Author tour.
What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam (Oct., $15.95) by John L. Esposito uses a q&a format. Author tour.

PAGEMILL PRESS
The Green Desert: A Personal Account of a Silent Retreat (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Rita Winters. A jaded workaholic becomes a spiritual pilgrim. Author publicity.

PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
The Martyrs of Columbine: Faith and the Politics of Tragedy (Nov., $24.95) by Justin Watson investigates how the shootings at Columbine affected American religion, politics and culture.
Around the Sacred Fire: A Narrative Map of the Indian Ecumenical Conference (Jan., $35) by James Treat re-creates intertribal activism that advocates tolerance and religious self-determination.

PARABOLA BOOKS
Shanar: Dedication Ritual of a Buryat Shaman (Nov., $39.95) by Virlana Tkacz with Sayan Zhambalov and Wanda Phipps acquaints readers with a little-known indigenous people of eastern Siberia. Ad/promo.

PARACLETE PRESS
Unceasing Prayer: A Beginner's Guide (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Debra Farrington connects scripture with daily activities.
Radical Hospitality: Benedict's Way of Love (Oct., $19.95) by Lonni Collins Pratt and Daniel Homan, O.S.B., demonstrates that true Benedictine hospitality is more important than ever since September 11. 15,000 first printing.
Sacred Doorways: A Beginner's Guide to Icons (Oct., $21.95 paper) by Linette Martin is a comprehensive resource.

PARALLAX PRESS
Be Free Where You Are (Sept., $8 paper) by Thich Nhat Hanh says that mindfulness practice cultivates freedom anywhere. Ad/promo.
Mindfulness in the Marketplace (Nov., $24 paper), edited by Allan Hunt Badiner, recommends consumers learn the connection between what they purchase and their values. Ad/promo.

PARK STREET PRESS
Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Clark Heinrich draws parallels between Vedic beliefs and Judeo-Christian sects.

PAULIST PRESS
Don't Call Me Old—I'm Just Awakening!: Spiritual Encouragement for Later Life (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Marsha Sinetar. Spiritual awakening as part of the aging process.
Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero (Sept., $19.95) by Michael Ford portrays the New York Fire Department chaplain who died on September 11. Publicity.

PENGUIN COMPASS
Dalai Lama: The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom (Sept., $13 paper), edited by Renuka Singh, has inspiration for each day of the year. 40,000 first printing.
The Spiritual Activist: Practices to Transform Your Life, Your Work and Your World (Sept., $16 paper) by Claudia Horowitz supports doing good and giving back.
Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West (Oct., $15 paper), edited by Daniel Ladinsky, brings together the work of St. Francis of Assisi, Rumi and others.
The Lakota Way: Stories and Lessons for Living, Native American Wisdom on Ethics and Character (Nov., $14 paper) by Joseph Marshall III expresses the heart of the cultures philosophy.

PERIGEE
The Love Clinic: How to Heal Relationships in a Christian Spirit (Oct., $11.95 paper) by Rev. Sheron C. Patterson equips the reader with real-life prescriptions for real-world tribulations.

PHANES PRESS
Blackfoot Physics: A Journey into the Native American Universe (Nov., $16.95 paper) by F. David Peat links the Native-American worldview and contemporary science.

PILGRIM PRESS
God in the Balance: Christian Spirituality in Times of Terror (Sept., $14 paper) by Carter Heyward sketches a Christian response to violence, terror and war.
Queering Christ: BeyondJesus Acted Up (Sept., $20) by Robert E. Goss. The gay Christian theologian pursues issues beyond his 1993 book to outline gay content in sexuality, Christ, the Bible and theology.
The Sacred Santa: Religious Dimensions of Consumer Culture (Sept., $21 paper) by Dell deChant inquires into the religious aspects of postmodernity.

PIÑON PRESS
What Happens When I Die (Feb., $18) by Brian C. Stiller explains the nature of life after death. 20,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

PLOUGH
Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old (Oct., $15 paper) collects new and old tales to read aloud.
Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter (Feb., $19) includes the work of classic and contemporary Christian thinkers.

PRIMA
Spirit of Retirement (Sept., $22.95) by James A. Autry holds that retirement is a time for spiritual growth and meaningful service to humanity.
Little Book of Everyday Soul (Oct., $15.95) by Lillie Goodrich. A New York ad executive learns new truths from a spiritual crisis.

PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS
Mirror of His Beauty: Feminine Images of God from the Bible to the Early Kabbala (Nov., $29.95) by Peter Schäfer searches for origins of a female manifestation of God in Jewish mysticism.
The Ulama in Contemporary Islam: Custodians of Change (Dec., $29.95) by Muhammad Qasim Zaman notes the growing public role of traditionally educated Muslim religious scholars.

PROMETHEUS BOOKS
Understanding the Hadith: The Sacred Traditions of Islam (Sept., $22 paper) by Ram Swarup introduces lay readers to the Sahih Muslim.The Encyclopedic Sourcebook of New Age Religions (Feb., $99), edited by James R. Lewis, examines significant and persistent beliefs.

PROMISE PRESS
God Allows U-Turns American Moments: True Stories of Hope and Healing from Times of National Crisis (Sept., $9.99 paper) by Allison Gappa Bottke. Americans shocked by tragic events turn to prayer. 20,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Interview with the Devil (Sept., $11.99 paper) by Clay Jacobsen is a novel concerned with media, extremist religion and terror. Ad/promo.

QUEST BOOKS
The Real St. Nicholas: Tales of Generosity and Hope from Around the World (Oct., $22.95 paper) by Louise Carus assembles folktales and legends about the man we call Santa Claus. Ad/promo.
The Feminine Face of Buddhism (Nov., $24.95 paper) by Gill Farrer-Halls is the first in a three-part series on women and religion. Ad/promo.
Frodo's Quest: Living the Myth inThe Lord of the Rings (Nov., $18.95 paper) by Robert Ellwood deciphers the epic's themes of dead, rebirth and the triumph of good over evil.

RED WHEEL/WEISER
A Book of Women's Altars: Create Sacred Spaces for Art, Worship, Solace, Celebrations (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Nancy Cunningham clears the way to inner healing.
A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Eleanor Wiley and Maggie Oman Shannon reproduces photos of prayer beads made and used by the authors. One Spirit Book Club selection.
Heart of Forgiveness: A Practical Path to Healing (Feb., $12.95 paper) by Madeline Ko-i Bastis tells what forgiveness really means and how it can heal lives.

REGAL BOOKS
Simple Prayers for a Powerful Life (Oct., $8.99 paper) by Ted Haggard. Prayer can lift one above trying circumstances.
What the Bible Is All About Handbook, NIV (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Henrietta Mears is an updated, revised edition.
Blessing Your Children (Nov., $12.99) by Jack Hayford declares that the simple faith of children is a model for all believers.

REGINA PRESS
An American Prayer Book: Lord Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace (Sept., $10.95), edited by Julie Mitchell Marra and Don Ferguson, includes prayers by U.S. presidents.

RELEVANT BOOKS
Deeper Walk: A Relevant Devotional Series (Oct., $8.99 paper) is a collection by various writers designed, says the publisher, "to illuminate the heart and soul to a new level of relationship with God."

RENEW INTL
Profession of Faith: What We Believe; The Celebration of the Christian Mystery: Sacraments; Life in Christ: Walking with God; and Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience of God (Oct., $TBA each paper) are four titles in the Why Catholic: Journey Through the Catechism series.

RESURRECTION PRESS
Meditations for Survivors of Suicide (Sept., $8.95 paper) by Joni Woelfel bestows hope and courage on those seeking solace.
Praying Through Our Lifetraps: A Psycho-Spiritual Path to Freedom (Sept., $9.95 paper) by John J. Cecero, S.J., changes attitudes that create stumbling blocks to holier lives.

FLEMING H. REVELL
Buyers, Renters & Freeloaders: Turning Revolving-Door Romance into Lasting Love (Sept., $19.99) by Willard F. Harley, Jr., speaks to singles who want to build a permanent romantic relationship.
Corporate Giants: Personal Stories of Faith and Finance (Sept., $19.99) by Robert Darden and P.J. Richardson. Christian executives talk about their careers and their faith.

RINGING ROCKS PRESS
Ropes to God: Experiencing the Bushman Spiritual Universe (Nov.; $39.95, paper $18.95), edited by Bradford Keeney. A DVD comes with this eighth book in the Profiles of Healing series on traditional shamans and medicine people. Published in association with Leete's Island Books. Ad/promo.

RIVERHEAD
Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience (Sept., $22.95) by Sharon Salzberg combines devotion and the intellect to develop an ease with ourselves and the world. Author tour.
A Book of Hours: Strength from God for Every Day (Nov., $19.95) by Marianne Williamson burnishes the art of nurturing a soul in a harsh world. Ad/promo. Author publicity.
Turning the Mind into an Ally (Jan., $23.95) by Sakyong Mipham helps achieve goals in relationships, work and spirituality. Author publicity.

RIVEROAK
Louisa May Alcott's Christmas Treasury (Sept., $19.99), edited by Stephen Hines, gathers all of Alcott's known Christmas short stories and novellas. 30,000 first printing.

RODALE
Daily Word for Teens (Sept., $17.95) by Colleen Zuck et al. propels young people along on their journey to self-discovery. 15,000 first printing.
The Big Book of Angels (Oct., $19.95 paper) by the editors of Beliefnet answers questions raised by believers of all faiths. 15,000 first printing.
Taking Back Islam (Nov., $21.95), edited by Michael Wolfe and the producers of Beliefnet, tears down false stereotypes. 40,000 first printing.

RONIN PUBLISHING
Sacred Mushrooms & the Law (Nov., $12.95 paper) by Richard Glen Boire reviews chaotic federal and state laws regarding the use of mushrooms. Ad/promo.

ROUTLEDGE
The Shade of Swords (Sept., $25) by M.J. Akbar clears up mistaken ideas of what constitutes jihad.
Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Mark Fox bridges the chasm between science and spirituality in the study of death and near-death experiences.
Shamanism: A Concise Introduction (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Margaret Stutley summarizes the logic of a faith with fantastical elements.

ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Border of Death, Valley of Life (Dec., $24.95) by Daniel G. Groody describes the ministry to desperate people seeking a better life in the U.S., often illegally.

RUNNING PRESS
Itty Bitty Buddha (Oct., $7.95 paper) by Nicola Dixon is a minikit that includes a book, incense, incense holder and a miniature Buddha. 75,000 first printing.
Native American Wisdom (Feb., $19.98). Edward Curtis's photography accompanies quotations, songs and poems.

RUTGERS UNIV. PRESS
Evangelical Identity and Gendered Family Life (Jan.; $62, paper $23) by Sally Gallagher analyzes evangelical Protestant homes.
Modernizing Islam: Religion in the Public Sphere in the Middle East and Europe (Feb.; $60, paper $24), edited by John L. Esposito and François Burgat, considers the changing relationship between the Islamic world and the West.

ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS
Healing Plants of the Bible: History, Lore and Meditations (Sept., $29.95) by Vincenzina Krymow, with meditations by M. Jean Frisk, is an illustrated guide to flora cited in biblical verse.
On-the-Job Spirituality: Finding God in Work (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Marianne E. Roche is a reflection on the nature of work by an attorney/bookseller/retreat leader.

ST. VLADIMIR'S SEMINARY PRESS
On the Doctrine of God: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius (Sept., $12.95) by St. Gregory of Nazianzus contains his teachings on the sublime mystery of God.
O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? (Oct., $9.95) by Alexander Schmemann is derived from a collection of Radio Liberty broadcasts that address, among other issues, why the apostle Paul called death the "last enemy."

SCHOCKEN BOOKS
After the Darkness: Reflections on the Holocaust (Oct., $24) by Elie Wiesel offers the Nobel laureate's distillation of the Holocaust experience, with photographs from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Advertising. Author publicity.
Cultures of the Jews: A New History (Oct., $45), edited by David Biale, is an interdisciplinary work collecting essays from 23 international scholars. Advertising. Publicity.

SCRIBNER
Passion for Islam: Shaping the Modern Middle East: The Egyptian Experience (Oct., $26) by Caryle Murphy submits the journalist's views on the roots of religious terrorism and Middle East strife. 25,000 first printing. Advertising.

SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
To Be Victorious in Life (Sept., $6.50 paper) by Paramahansa Yogananda tells how to overcome negativity and inertia by harnessing the will's dynamic power. 15,000 first printing. Advertising. Publicity.

SERVANT
The Work of His Hands (Sept., $14.99) by Ken Gire uses the restoration of Michelangelo's damaged Pieta as a metaphor for how the Lord restores us.
Living Life Abundantly (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Johnnette Benkovic offers stories of Catholics changed by God's touch.
Catholic Church History from A to Z (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Alan Schreck lists the people, places, events, ideas, institutions and movements that have made their mark upon the Catholic Church.

SHADOW MOUNTAIN
The Kingdom and the Crown, Vol. 3: Behold the Man (Oct., $26.95) by Gerald N. Lund. In this novel, Simeon ben David of Capernaum and Miriam of Jerusalem, struggling with the consequences of becoming followers of Christ, plan to wed. 75,000 first printing. Ad/promo.

SHAMBHALA
Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings (Sept., $19.95) by Pema Chodron is a collection of short inspirational readings. 75,000 first printing.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Sept., $16.95) by Pema Chodron tells how to find happiness. Part of the new Shambhala Library series.
Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition (Oct., $16.95 paper) explores the symbolic meanings behind such aspects of Christian life as the sacraments and the feminine face of the Divine.

SHAW BOOKS
Authentic Devotion (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Bernard Bangley explicates Introduction to the Devout Life by Francis de Sales.
Reprint: Penguins and Golden Calves (Feb., $14.99) by Madeleine L'Engle.

SHEED & WARD
Lamentations: From New York to Kabul and Beyond (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Daniel Berrigan uses the lens of Lamentations to focus on the events of September 11.
Searching for God at Ground Zero (Sept., $12.95) by James Martin, S.J., recounts in journal form his experiences in the ruins of September 11.
Work with Meaning, Work with Joy: Bringing Your Spirit to Any Job (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Pat McHenry Sullivan asserts there is meaning in all labor.

SIMCHA PRESS
Gossip: Ten Pathways to Eliminate It from Your Life and Transform Your Soul (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Lori Palatnik with Bob Burb advises how to break the gossip habit.
WorldPerfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Ken Spiro claims that Greek, Roman, Christian and Muslim cultures share many of the tenets of Judaism.

SIMON & SCHUSTER
The Art of Serenity: 7 Steps to Joyful Living (Jan., $24) by T. Byram Karasu, M.D. The editor-in-chief of American Journal of Psychotherapy addresses existential pangs by emphasizing faith. Advertising. Publicity.

SKINNER HOUSE
(dist. by IPM)
Questions for the Religious Journey: Finding Your Own Path (Sept., $16 paper) by George Kimmich Beach employs questions as tools for religious introspection.

SKYLIGHT PATHS
The Shamans' Quest: Journeys in an Ancient Spiritual Practice (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Nevill Drury collects narrative accounts of four shamans. $20,000 ad/promo.
Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization: Making Sense of Economic and Cultural Upheaval (Oct., $16.95 paper) by Ira Rifkin balances the beliefs of religious leaders and theologians, among others, on all sides of the issue. $20,000 ad/promo. 4-city author tour.
White Fire: A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America (Oct., $25) by Rabbi Malka Drucker centes upon women's spiritual leadership today. $20,000 ad/promo. 5-city author tour.

SNOW LION
Essential Practice (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche depicts a bodhisattva's view from the perspective of a master of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Ad/promo.
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment: The Lamrim Chenmo, Vol. Three (Nov., $39.95) by Tsong-kha-pa (1357—1419) is the first translation into a Western language of the philosopher's classic work of Tibetan Buddhism. Ad/promo.

SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS
Time Management for Catholics (Oct., $19.95) by Dave Durand recommends ways to utilize time more rewardingly.
Good Dogma (Feb., $14.95 paper) by David Mills contends that doctrinal unity is an indispensable step to true cooperation among Christian denominations.

SORIN BOOKS
(dist. by Ave Maria Press)
God Knows Caregiving Can Pull You Apart: 12 Ways to Keep It All Together (Sept., $11.95 paper) by Gretchen Thompson extends stories of support and refreshment to dedicated but weary caregivers.
From Hurting to Happy: Transforming Your Life After Loss (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Barbara Bartocci describes types of goodbyes and how to grow through loss.

SQUARE ONE PUBLISHERS
Reprints: As a Man Thinketh (Sept., $8.95) by James Allen; The Life Triumphant (Sept., $8.95) by James Allen.

STARBURST
The End-Times Survival Handbook: What to Expect Before the Rapture and How to Survive It (Sept., $13.99 paper) by Joan Hake Robie and Daymond R. Duck is a handbook of survival tips for defending faith and family against false prophets.
Prophecy at Ground Zero: From Today's Middle-East Madness to the Second Coming of Christ (Oct., $16.99 paper), edited by William T. James, is the first title in the Prophecy Experts Series, in which prophecy scholars offer insights into terrorism.

STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS
The Song of the Goddess: The Devi Gita: Spiritual Counsel of the Great Goddess (Sept., $9.95 paper) by C. Mackenzie Brown translates the medieval Indian text that positions a powerful yet compassionate goddess as ruler of the universe.

STERLING
Islamic Mandalas (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Klaus Holitzka combines a technique for personality revelation with meditative poems.
Symbols of Islam (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Tanja Al Harari-Wendel explicates Muslims' use of visual arts.
Voodoo Rituals: A User's Guide (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Heike Owusu explains voodoo's underlying ideas, with illustrated instructions and exercises.

STONE BRIDGE PRESS
Living the Japanese Arts & Ways: 45 Paths to Meditation & Beauty (Oct., $18.95 paper) by H.E. Davey elucidates the key concepts of traditional Japanese spirituality and the Way (Do). Ad/promo.

STRANG COMMUNICATIONS
The Father I Never Knew; The Father I Now Know (Sept., $22.95) by Bernice A. King is an autobiographical account by the daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Matters of the Heart (Sept., $13.99) by Juanita Bynum notes that old habits interfere with pursuing God's higher calling. 15,000 first printing.
The Twelve Transgressions (Sept., $13.99) by Sergio Scataglini shows how to avoid sins based on the lives of characters in the Bible.

SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION
Divine Love and Wisdom/Divine Providence (Nov., $49) by Emanuel Swedenborg is a new translation of the two-volume work in which the writer outlines God's purpose in creating the natural universe. $40,000 ad/promo.

JEREMY P. TARCHER
The Gospel According to Tony Soprano: Discovering the Spiritual Insights of Television's Most Notorious Family (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Chris Seay descibes faith, forgiveness and family values in the HBO series.
The Essential Ernest Holmes: Collected Writings by the Author ofThe Science of Mind (Sept., $14.95 paper), edited by Rev. Jesse Jennings, samples the writer's philosophies.
Sun at Midnight: A Memoir of the Dark Night (Oct., $25.95) by Andrew Harvey takes a new look at "the dark night of the soul" in modern times. Ad/promo.

TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESS
The Unity Movement: Its Evolution and Spiritual Teachings (Sept.; $44.95, paper $29.95) by Neal Vahle studies a New Thought church founded in 1889.
Inside the Mind of God: Images and Words of Inner Space (Oct., $24.95), edited by Michael Reagan, juxtaposes color photos of the human body with inspirational quotations from scientists, poets and theologians. 20,000 first printing.

THAMES & HUDSON
Portrait of Islam: A Journey Through the Muslim World (Sept., $34.95) by Robin Laurance seeks to dispel ignorance concerning the realities of Islam.
Reading Buddhist Art (Oct., $31.95) by Meher McArthur is a visual guide to understanding the Buddhist world.

THORSONS/ELEMENT
Do You Need a Guru? (Sept., $24.95) by Mariana Caplan advocates a conscious discipleship model that places responsibilities back into the hands of the spiritual student.
The Book of Egyptian Ritual (Sept., $16.95) by Keith Seddon and Jocelyn Almond is a workbook resolving the mysteries of an ancient world.
Meeting the Buddhas (Feb., $25.95) by Lillian Too limns more than 50 of the most important Buddhist deities.

THREE RIVERS PRESS
Reprints:Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation (Sept., $9.95) by Stephen Mitchell; Jesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians (Oct., $14) by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy.

THUNDER'S MOUTH PRESS
Nothing Sacred: Women Respond to Religious Fundamentalism and Terrorism (Nov., $17.95 paper), edited by Betsy Reed, includes contributions by Arundhati Roy, Eve Ensler and others.
Agony in the Garden (Jan., $22.95) by John van der Zee is an insider's account of a sex and financial scandal in the Catholic Church in California.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE
From Carlton Books: An Illustrated History of Islam (Sept., $29.95) by Michael Jordan is an introduction to the Muslim faith.
From Sinclair-Stevenson: Genesis, Samuel, Song of Songs, St. Luke and the Apostles, The Genius of Paul and The Conquest of Canaan (Sept., $9.95 each paper), edited by Rabbi Sidney Brichto, are six books in The People's Bible series of readable adaptations.

TRINITY PRESS INT'L
Dancing with the Sacred: Evolution, Ecology and God (Sept., $15 paper) by Karl E. Peters proposes a new model of God that suggests evolution is the key to religiosity.
Darwin's Religious Odyssey (Sept., $16 paper) by William E. Phipps examines the development of Darwin's complex theological outlook.
Men and Their Religion: Honor, Hope and Humor (Sept., $17 paper) by Donald Capps probes the ways in which men express themselves religiously.

TUTTLE
Tao in Ten (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Annellen Simpkins and Alex Simpkins. Ten simple lessons help readers understand Taoist ideas.
Zen Master Raven (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Robert Aitken presents Zen Buddhist teachings through the stories of animals.
The Complete Book of Zen (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Wong Kiew Kit is a guide to spiritual and physical aspects.

TYNDALE HOUSE
Let's Roll! (Sept., $24.99) by Lisa Beamer with Ken Abraham. The wife of one of the resisting passengers on September 11's Flight 93 relates a story of strength and hope. 500,000 first printing. $500,000 ad/promo.
Crown of Thorns (Oct., $22.99) by Sigmund Brouwer is the second Nick Barrett mystery, set in Charleston, S.C.
Beyond Belief (Oct., $22.99) by Josh McDowell with Bob Hostetler. An apologist for Christianity insists that truth matters.
The Absolutes (Oct., $19.97) by James Robison. The Christian TV host discusses foundational truths important to culture. 20,000 first printing.

UAHC PRESS
Meeting at the Well (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Nancy Weiner and Dan Judson focuses on the major issues facing a couple when they become engaged. Ad/promo.
The Book of Genesis: A Contemporary View (Nov., $20 paper) by W. Gunther Plaut and Chaim Stern quotes commentators from both the ancient and modern worlds. Ad/promo.

ULYSSES PRESS
Jesus & Buddha: A Parallel Saying Illustrated Edition (Sept., $25) by Marcus Borg combines color images with words of the two great teachers.
Jesus & Mohammed: The Parallel Sayings (Sept., $14) by Joey Greene pairs the parables of Jesus with the ethical teachings of Mohammed.

UNITY HOUSE
Looking In for Number One: Adventures in Uncommon Sense (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Alan Cohen encourages the reader to make positive changes.

UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESS
Trumping Religion: The New Christian Right, the Free Speech Clause and the Courts (Nov., $35) by Steven P. Brown looks into the litigation strategies used by the religious movement.

UNIV. OF ILLINOIS PRESS
Prostitution, Polygamy and Power: Salt Lake City, 1847—1918 (Oct., $34.95) by Jeffrey Nichols outlines the conflict between Mormons and non-Mormons.

UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
Redeeming the Dial: Radio, Religion and Popular Culture in America (Oct.; $39.95, paper $18.95) by Tona H. Hangen tracks the careers of Paul Rader, Aimee Semple McPherson and Charles Fuller.

UNIV. OF NORTH TEXAS PRESS
Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture (Oct., $22.95) by Holly Everett is described as the first book about these spontaneous markers erected by grieving friends and family.

UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESS
Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oct.; $25, paper $14) by Michael Dauphinais and Matthew Levering is noted for its accessible language.
The Enticement of Religion (Nov.; $50, paper $25) by Kees W. Bolle cites the basic facts of religion.

UNIV. OF TENNESSEE PRESS
African American Religion: Varieties of Protest and Accommodation (Sept., $18 paper) by Hans A. Baer and Merrill Singer is an updated second edition.
Holy Boldness: Women Preachers' Autobiographies and the Sanctified Self (Oct., $35) by Susie C. Stanley analyzes the spiritual autobiographies of 34 American Wesleyan/Holiness women preachers.

UPPER ROOM
Way to Live: Christian Practice for Teens (Sept., $16 paper), edited by Dorothy C. Bass and Don C. Richter, tells young people how to integrate spirituality into everyday life. 15,000 first printing.
The Art of Spiritual Direction: Giving and Receiving Spiritual Guidance (Oct., $17 paper) by W. Paul Jones describes the difference between spiritual direction and counseling.

VEGA
(dist. by Sterling)
Zen: The Supreme Experience: The Newly Discovered Scripts (Oct., $24.95) by Alan Watts collects the author's radio transcripts interpreting Eastern thought for the modern West.

VIKING
Saint Augustine's Memory: Confessiones Book Two (Nov., $23.95). Gary Wills translates this key document in which Augustine seeks to understand himself.

VIKING COMPASS
The Path of Prayer: Reflections on Prayer and True Stories of How It Affects Our Lives (Sept., $23.95) by Sophy Burnham underscores that prayer can help those of all faiths, or those with none, to survive troubled times. Publicity.
Reluctant Saint: The Life of Francis of Assisi (Oct., $24.95) by Donald Spoto articulates his position within the ecclesiastical, political and social forces of medieval Italy. Author tour.

VINTAGE
Reprints: The Pope Against the Jews: The Vatican's Role in the Rise of Modern Anti-Semitism (Sept., $15) by David I. Kertzer; The Rock: A Tale of Seventh-Century Jerusalem (Sept., $15) by Kanan Makiya; Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God (Dec., $14) by Jack Miles.

W PUBLISHING GROUP
A Love Worth Giving (Sept., $22.99) by Max Lucado venerates God's unfailing love.
Inside Afghanistan (Sept., $14.99 paper) by John Weaver tells why he chose to minister in Afghanistan and why he chose to remain after September 11.
My Heart's Cry (Sept., $21.99) by Anne Graham Lotz delivers a message about longing to know Jesus more intimately.
Blink (Jan., $14.99 paper) by Ted Dekker. In this novel, one woman's fate will determine the destiny of Saudi Arabia.

WARNER
Running with the Giants: What Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership (Sept., $12.95) by John C. Maxwell transmits advice from 10 heroic individuals.
The Merciful God of Prophecy: His Loving Plan for You in the End Times (Oct., $21.95) by Tim LaHaye reveals what is in store for believers.
The Shadow Women (Nov., $19.95) by Angela Elwell Hunt is a novel set in the time of Moses.
The Paradox of Power: A Transforming View of Leadership (Nov., $18.95) by Pat Williams trades conventional management theories for biblical wisdom.

WATERBROOK PRESS
Sex According to God (Sept., $19.99) by Kay Arthur advances an understanding of the rules.
Get over It and on with It (Sept., $17.99) by Michelle McKinney Hammond provides biblical principles for participating with God in hard times.
Gift-Wrapped by God (Oct., $16.99) by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus details God's plan for sexual purity.
Low-Fat Lifestyle (Dec., $12.99 paper) by Amy Nappa cuts the "fat" for good health in body, soul and spirit.

WEATHERHILL
Buddhism: Core Ideas (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Master Hsing Yun covers psychology, meditation and wisdom.
Buddhism: Its Essence and Development (Sept., $19.95 paper) by Edward Conze reminds that happiness derives from pursuing a higher ideal.

WESTMINSTER/JOHN KNOX PRESS
The Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Favorite Seeker (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Connie Neal asserts that the lessons in the bestselling series reinforce the central messages of Christianity. 25,000 first printing. Publicity.
The Gospel According to The Simpsons: Leader's Guide for Group Study (Sept., $5.95 paper) by Mark I. Pinsky with Samuel Parvin is a 10-session study for youth and adults. 25,000 first printing.
Blessed One: Protestant Perspectives on Mary (Oct., $19.95 paper), edited by Beverly Roberts Gaventa and Cynthia L. Rigby, answers such questions as Who is Mary? and What does Mary teach us about God?

WESTVIEW PRESS
Through Her Eyes (Feb., $25), edited by Katherine K. Young and Arvind Sharma. Women scholars present their own religious traditions.

WHITE CLOUD PRESS
Fires Goal: Poems from the Hindu Year (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Laurie Patton. The Sanskrit scholar marks the belief's major festivals with verse.
Tara's Secret (Sept., $13.95 paper) by William Garlington is fiction about a young boy in 19th-century India who grows to be a great spiritual leader.

WILEY
Religion for Dummies (Sept.) by The God Squad—Rabbi Marc Gellman and Father Tom Hartman, The Bible... (Nov.) by Jeffrey Geoghegan and Michael Homan, Buddhism... (Nov.) by Jonathan Landow, Christian Prayer... (Dec.) by Richard Wagner and Catholicism... (Feb.; $21.99 each paper) by Rev. John Trigilio and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti are the latest in the For Dummies series. Publicity.
Candles in the Dark: A Treasury of the World's Most Inspiring Parables (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Todd Outcalt collects timeless stories. Publicity.

WISDOM PUBLICATIONS
Mindfulness in Plain English (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Bante Henepola Gunaratana is an updated and expanded edition. 15,000 first printing.
On Zen Practice: Body, Breath, Mind (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi and Bernard Glassman serves as a comprehensive primer.
Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah (Sept., $18.95 paper) by Ajahn Chah assembles lessons from the forest tradition of Buddhism.

WOOD LAKE BOOKS
(dist. by Pilgrim Press)
Prayers to Share, Year B: Responsive Prayers for Each Sunday of the Church Year (Oct., $19.95 paper) by David Sparks is based on the Revised Common Lectionary.

WRITINGS OF MARY BAKER EDDY
Mary Baker Eddy, Speaking for Herself (Oct., $29.95) contains two works by the spiritual leader who died in 1910: Retrospection and Introspection, first released in 1891, and Footprints Fadeless, which was completed in 1902 but never published.

XULON PRESS
Careers and Calling (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Cynthia Belles enables Christian women to define their goals for the workplace. Publicity.

YALE UNIV. PRESS
Mount Athos: Renewal in Paradise (Oct., $39.95) by Graham Speake is called the first illustrated history of the site known as Holy Mountain.
Christ's Churches Purely Reformed: A Social History of Calvinism (Nov., $40) by Philip Benedict chronicles events from the tradition's birth in Switzerland to the unraveling of orthodoxy in the 17th century.

ZONDERVAN
Courageous Leadership (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Bill Hybels. The founding pastor of Willow Creek Community Church discusses the importance of the spiritual gift of leadership.
The Purpose-Driven Life (Oct., $19.99) by Rick Warren helps readers begin to live the life God created for them.
Men of the Bible (Oct., $18.99) by Ann Spangler and Robert Wolgemuth. Profiles of 52 men refresh the story of salvation.
Never Past Prime (Jan., $19.99) by Pamela M. Smith. Spiritual care is one component of a plan to counter the effects of menopause.
10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People (Jan., $17.99 paper) by Walt Larimore, M.D., with Traci Mullins outlines God's design for body and soul.