Fall/Winter Religion Books, A-L

ABINGDON PRESS
At the End of the Day: How Will You Be Remembered? (Sept., $13 paper) by James W. Moore identifies the real meaning of success.
365 Meditations for Young Adults (Sept., $15 paper), edited by Sally D. Sharpe, brings a sense of camaraderie to the challenge of walking with God every day.
Personal Prayers in Times of Illness (Sept., $6 paper) deals with common topics and situations.

ACTA PUBLICATIONS
Christmas Presence: Twelve Gifts That Were More Than They Seemed (Oct., $17.95), edited by Gregory F. Augustine Pierce, includes pieces by John Shea, Alice Camille and others. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo. Spiritual Book Associates selection.

ALGONQUIN
Shalom Y'all: Images of Jewish Life in the American South (Oct., $24.95) by Vicki Reikes Fox, photos by Bill Aron, captures the contemporary experience. 15,000 first printing.
Girl Meets God: On the Path to a Religious Life (Oct., $23.95) by Lauren F. Winner. A young woman converts from Orthodox Judaism to Christianity.

ALPHA BOOKS
Supreme Authority: Understanding Power in the Catholic Church (Nov., $14.95) by Robert O'Gorman and Mary Faulkner explores the church's inner workings.

ANDREWS MCMEEL
Butterflies on a Sea Wind: Beginning Zen (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Anne Rudloe describes the physical and mental demands of Zen retreats.
Little Taps on the Shoulder from God (Oct., $12.95) by Mary Hollingsworth reassures that God is present every day.
Abounding Wisdom: A Spiritual Treasury (Jan., $9.95) by M. Scott Peck, M.D., teaches that wisdom comes through an understanding of God's spirit.

ANTHROPOSOPHIC PRESS
The Invisible Way: A Journey into Conscious Loving and Dying (Nov., $16 paper) by Reshad Feild continues the story told in the memoir The Last Barrier.
Stairway of Surprise: Six Steps to a Creative Life (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Michael Lipson aims to infuse consciousness and mindfulness into ordinary parts of life.

JASON ARONSON
The Family Sefer Hachinuch (Oct., $30 paper) by Simcha Feuerman describes the 613 mitzvot and supplies contemporary examples. Ad/promo.
Meditation and Judaism: Exploring the Jewish Meditative Paths (Oct., $35 paper) by DovBer Pinson is an in-depth study of the Jewish practices. Ad/promo.

ASHGATE
Gay and Lesbian Theologies: Repetitions with Critical Difference (Sept., $29.95 paper) by Elizabeth Stuart argues that the emergence of these beliefs was nothing short of miraculous.
Islam and Science (Nov., $29.95 paper) by Muzaffar Iqbal surveys the relationship between Islam and modern science.

ATRIA
The New Revelations: A Conversation with God (Oct., $24) by Neale Donald Walsch aims to resolve aggression and dogma troubling the world. 300,000 first printing. Ad/promo. 12-city author tour.
Advice on Dying (Nov., $20) by the Dalai Lama maintains that thinking about dying allows a new grasp on life. 150,000 first printing.

AUGSBURG
A Joyful Theology: Creation, Commitment and an Awesome God (Sept., $11.99 paper) by Sara Maitland posits that creation teaches about the Creator.
When You Are Depressed by David Allen Sorensen and Barbara DeGrote-Sorensen, When You Have a Chronic Illness by Margaret Houk and When Your Child's Marriage Ends (Sept., $4.99 each paper) by Mildred Tengbom address life's difficult moments.

AUSTRALIAN THEOLOGICAL FORUM
(dist. by IPM)
God, Life, Intelligence and the Universe (Oct., $18 paper), edited by Terence J. Kelly, S.J., and Hilary D. Regan, ponders the implications that extraterrestrials and artificial intelligence bring to concepts of God.

AVE MARIA PRESS
Drawing from Wisdom's Well: Stories, Celebrations and Explorations of Courageous Women of Faith (Sept., $17.95 paper) by Gloria Ulterino revisits the lives of Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen and others.
A Season of Grief: A Comforting Companion for Difficult Days (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Ann Dawson. Quotations and prayers offer solace.

BAKER ACADEMIC
Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World (Sept., $19.99 paper) by Dennis P. Hollinger notes that an effective Christian ethic must be based on a Christian worldview. Advertising. Publicity.
Christianity at the Religious Roundtable: Evangelicalism in Conversation with Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam (Nov., $16.99 paper) by Timothy C. Tennent asserts that Christian dialogue with other faiths is needed to proclaim the message of Christ. Advertising. Publicity.

BAKER BOOKS
Islam at the Crossroads: Understanding Its Beliefs, History and Conflicts (Sept., $11.99 paper) by Paul Marshall et al. takes a historical overview of the religion's core beliefs and polarizing divisions.
Great Lessons of Virtue and Character: A Treasury of Classic Animal Stories (Oct., $19.99), edited by William Kilpatrick, includes excerpts from Old Yeller, The Yearling and other books.
Unbreakable Bonds: Practicing the Art of Love and Being Loved (Oct., $19.99) by Cheryl Meier and Paul Meier enables readers to unlock their God-given ability to form healthy intimate relationships.

BALLANTINE
Pay Attention for Goodness' Sake: Practicing the Perfections of the Heart—The Buddhist Path of Kindness (Sept., $24.95) by Sylvia Boorstein is a guide to happiness. Advertising. One Spirit Book Club selection. 6-city author tour.
Oneness: Great Principles Shared by All Religions (Nov., $11.95 paper) by Jeffrey Moses amasses more than 50 universal tenets. Advertising.

BANTAM
The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace (Sept., $18.95) by Jack Kornfield declares that it is essential to forgive those who have hurt or betrayed us.
The New Rabbi (Sept., $25.95) by Stephen Fried portrays American Judaism through the dramatic life of a congregation whose rabbi is retiring.

BARBOUR BOOKS
A Collection of Love Gifts (Jan., $4.99) by Helen Steiner Rice is a newly designed gift edition. 20,000 first printing.

BARRON'S
A Treasury of Saints—100 Saints: Their Lives and Times (Sept., $22.95) by Malcolm Day spans 2,000 years of history.
The Wisdom of Islam—A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Islamic Belief (Oct., $18.95 paper) by Robert Frager aims to enlighten Western non-Muslims.

BAYLOR UNIV. PRESS
New Religious Movements and Religious Liberty in America (Sept.; $29.95, paper $16.95), edited by Derek H. Davis and Barry Hankins, collects essays from leading authorities.

BEACON PRESS
Proverbs of Ashes: Violence, Redemptive Suffering and the Search for What Saves Us (Nov., $18 paper) by Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker charges that emphasizing Christ's obedience to God sanctions violence.
The Place of Tolerance in Islam (Nov., $15 paper) by Khaled Abou El Fadl et al. submits that violence is not a natural outcome of the practice of Islam.

BEAR & COMPANY
The Cherokee Full Circle: A Practical Guide to Sacred Ceremonies and Traditions (Sept., $14 paper) by J.T. Garrett and Michael Tlanusta Garrett is an overview of Native-American spiritual principles.

BELL TOWER
One Liners: A Mini-Manual for a Spiritual Life (Sept., $15) by Ram Dass gathers more than 200 nuggets of spiritual wisdom. One Spirit Book Club selection. Author publicity.
Lost Souls: Finding Hope in the Heart of Darkness (Oct., $22) by Niles Elliot Goldstein tells how to emerge stronger and wiser from different forms of dispair. Author publicity.

BERKLEY
Home Song: A Cape Light Novel (Nov., $22.95) by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer. The mayor of Cape Light is pulled in many directions—until a miracle happens.

BETHANY HOUSE
The Covenant (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Beverly Lewis is a story of Amish life. 175,000 first printing. $84,000 ad/promo.
Woman Thou Art Loosed Cookbook (Sept., $24.99) by T.D. Jakes compiles recipes by Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith and others.
Jesus Freaks, Vol. 2 (Oct., $16.99 paper) by dc Talk in the Voice of the Martyrs tells of men and women whose stand for God changed the world. 200,000 first printing. $113,000 ad/promo.
Prayers of a God Chaser (Oct., $16.99) by Tommy Tenney uses biblical, historical and contemporary examples. 150,000 first printing. $92,000 ad/promo.

BEYOND WORDS
The Letter Box: A Story of Enduring Love (Oct., $16.95) by Mark and Diane Button is a story of second chances. 25,000 first printing. $80,000 ad/promo.

BIBLIO PRESS
Voices of Thinking Jewish Women (Sept., $9.25 paper) by Prudence Wright Holmes covers such diverse topics as the arts, science, politics and finance.

BLACKWELL
A Brief History of Heaven (Jan., $17.95 paper) by Alister McGrath ranges from the origins of biblical writings to today's attitudes.
A Brief History of Heresy (Jan., $17.95 paper) by G.R. Evans chronicles heresy, schism and dissidence over the last two millenia.

BOLCHAZY-CARDUCCI
The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Myth Revisited—Bilingual Edition: Hebrew and English (Sept., $79.99) by Danny P. Jackson and Saul Tchernichovsky is a fine-arts edition of one of civilization's oldest epics. Ad/promo.

BONUS BOOKS/TRUE
Transparent: Between the Fire and the Rain Is the Truth (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Mary Mary presents the musical group's life strategies. 60,000 first printing. $125,000 ad/promo.

BOYDELL & BREWER
Christ in Celtic Christianity: Britain and Ireland from the Fifth to the Tenth Century (Sept., $75) by Michael W. Herren and Shirley Ann Brown reinterprets the nature of Christianity using written and visual evidence.

BRAZOS PRESS
Reading Is Believing: The Christian Faith Through Literature and Film (Nov., $18.99 paper) by David Cunningham concludes that fiction and film can lead Christians to a deeper knowledge of their belief. Advertising. Publicity.
Acquainted with Grief: Wang Mingdao's Stand for the Persecuted Church in China (Dec., $21.99) by Thomas Harvey. Wang's evangelical resistance to communism changed the course of Christianity in his country. Advertising. Publicity.
Everyday Apocalypse: The Sacred Revealed in Radiohead, the Simpsons and Other Pop Culture Icons (Dec., $13.99 paper) by David Dark shows how God's ways are manifest in popular culture. Advertising. Publicity.

BROADMAN & HOLMAN
Hearing God's Voice (Sept., $19.99) by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby asserts that listening can changes lives.
The Incredible Power of Kingdom Authority: Getting an Upper Hand on the Underworld (Sept., $19.99) by Adrian Rogers with John Perry aims to help readers join God's work in the world.
Know Fear: Facing Life's Six Most Common Phobias (Jan., $19.99) by Ed Young Jr., lets God help deal with fears.

BULFINCH PRESS
To Life: 36 Stories of Memory and Hope (Nov., $40) by the Museum of Jewish Heritage. The Holocaust attests to the strength of the human spirit. 15,000 first printing.

CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESS
A History of Islamic Societies, Second Edition (Sept.; $110, paper $40) by Ira M. Lapidus covers every country and region of the Muslim world through 2001.
The Common Good and Christian Ethics (Sept.; $65, paper $23) by David Hollenbach, S.J., charts new directions in urban life and global society.

CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING
The Psalms: St. Joseph New Catholic Version (Sept., $5.95 paper) is a new translation using simple language.
Prayers for the People of God (Sept., $5.95 paper) provides prayers for major post-millennium themes.

CATHOLIC UNIV. OF AMERICA PRESS
The Logic of Religion (Dec., $24.95 paper) by Jude P. Dougherty discusses the nature of religion and its function in society.
The Two Wings of Catholic Thought: Essays onFides et ratio (Jan., $19.95 paper), edited by David Ruel Foster and Joseph W. Koterski, assesses the implications of John Paul II's encyclical.

CHALICE PRESS
The Lord's Prayer for Times Such as These (Sept., $16.99 paper) by Frank A. Thomas unveils the hope and comfort in this singular prayer.
Embracing a Beautiful God (Oct., $16.99 paper) by Patricia Adams Farmer. Fifty-two inspirational reflections illuminate God's beauty around us.

CHECKMARK BOOKS
Historical Atlas of Religions (Sept., $35) by Karen Farrington gives insights into how cultural beliefs evolved and spread.
Festivals of the World: The Illustrated Guide to Celebrations, Customs, Events & Holidays (Oct., $29.95) by Elizabeth Breuilly et al. covers rituals of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Shinto and many others.

CHOSEN BOOKS
You Are Talented!: Discovering, Perfecting and Using Your Unique Abilities (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Patrick Kavanaugh teaches Christians how to use their God-given talents for God's glory.

CHRISTIAN PUBLICATIONS
Fantasy and Your Family: Exploring The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Modern Magick (Sept., $11.99) by Richard Abanes maps a sheltered path for children through the world of fantasy.
Safe Place: Guidelines for Creating an Abuse-Free Environment (Sept., $19.99), edited by Marv Parker, equips a church or organization with the resources to prevent the unthinkable from happening.

CHRONICLE BOOKS
The Vodou Box (Oct., $22.95) by Manuela Dunn Macetti includes art from Haiti, examples of charms and a hand-painted "spirit bottle." 15,000 first printing.
Pocket Saints: St. Francis and ...Virgin of Guadalupe (Nov., $12.95 each) by Martha Fay and Kathleen Lee each come with a booklet, holy card, figurine and miniature altar. 15,000 first printings.

CISTERCIAN PUBLICATIONS
How Far to Follow: The Martyrs of Atlas (Oct., $11.95 paper) by Bernardo Olivera. The Abbot General of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance writes of seven Trappist monks murdered in Algeria who are models for ordinary Christians facing danger.

CITADEL PRESS
The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism (Oct., $29.95) by Shelley Rabinovitch and James Lewis defines magickal elements and profiles important figures.
Devoted to You: Honoring Deity in Wiccan Practice (Jan., $12.95) by Judy Harrow is for more experienced pagan worshippers.

CODHILL PRESS
The Robe of Love: Secret Instructions for the Heart (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Laura Simms retells traditional tales from various spiritual traditions, such as Sufi, Hindu, Inuit and African.

COLUMBIA UNIV. PRESS
New Faiths, Old Fears: Muslims and Other Asian Immigrants in American Religious Life (Dec., $24.50) by Bruce B. Lawrence explores America's shifting religious landscape and our ambivalence toward foreign thought.
Equal Rites: The Book of Mormon, Masonry, Gender and American Culture (Jan., $29.50) by Clyde R. Fosberg Jr., suggests that Masonry, like evangelical Christianity, was essential to Joseph Smith's vision.

CONCORDIA
Christianity in an Age of Terrorism (Sept., $12.99) by Gene Edward Veith warns against generic religion and secularism.
How to Keep Your Church Out of Court (Sept., $9.99) by Steven P. Chawaga addresses the need to develop and maintain physically and legally secure premises for worship.
What to Say: 52 Positive Ways to Show Christian Sympathy to Those Who Grieve (Sept., $8.99) by Carol Fredericks Ebeling puts forth a hand of comfort.

CONNECTIONS BOOK PUBLISHING
The Master: Teachings for Enlightenment (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Chao-Hsiu Chen is the modern retelling of a traditional Chinese Buddhist parable.

CONTINUUM
The Unnatural Law of Celibacy: One Married Man's Struggle to Become a Roman Catholic Priest (Sept., $22.95) by Ron Eberley recounts the checkered history of the church's mandatory celibacy. Ad/promo.
Hitting Home: Feminist Ethics, Women's Work and the Betrayal of "Family Values" (Nov., $22.95) by Gloria H. Albrecht exposes "family-friendly" policies and business strategies as anti-family.
The American Spiritual Culture and the Invention of Jazz, Football and the Movies (Nov., $24.95) by William Dean examines how Americans express their religiousness through improvisation, violence and fantasy. Ad/promo.

COOK COMMUNICATIONS
Great Dads (Sept., $12.99 paper) by Robert Hamrin emphasizes the importance of being a father.
The Gift of Listening (Feb., $12.99) by Dallas and Nancy Demmitt advocates helping one's relationships, helping others and helping oneself.

CORNELL UNIV. PRESS
Killing for Life: The Apocalyptic Narrative of Pro-Life Politics (Oct.; $39.95, paper $17.95) by Carol Mason argues that pro-life stances see violence as part of God's plan.
People of Faith: Religious Conviction in American Journalism and Higher Education (Jan., $29.95) by John Schmalzbauer is based on interviews with journalists, including Cokie Roberts and Cal Thomas. J.

COUNTRYMAN
An Apple a Day (Sept., $13.99) by Karla Dornacher is a 31-day devotional book. 35,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Grace for the Moment Journal (Sept., $19.99) by Max Lucado offers 365 entries and questions for daily reading and writing. 70,000 first printing. $17,500 ad/promo.
Legend of the Christmas Prayer (Sept., $12.99) by Brian Morgan reads like a folk tale about a man learning the true meaning of Christmas. 90,000 first printing. $17,500 ad/promo.

CROSSROAD PUBLISHING
Gifts from the Spirit: Reflections on the Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Kim Jocelyn Dickson. The author's life was transformed by Lindbergh's writings.
God at the Ritz: Attraction to Infinity (Sept., $19.95) by Lorenzo Albacete. A priest-physician discusses science, sex, politics and religion.
Reawakening to Life: Renewal After a Husband's Death (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Mary Ellen Berry and Carmen Renee Berry. Widows of strong faith find rebirth after losing a mate.

CROSSWAY BOOKS
The Family Book of Thanksgiving Memories (Sept., $19.99) by Barbara Rainey enables families to establish traditions based on the holiday's significance.
A Gift Sanctified (Sept., $12.99 paper) by J.I. Packer provides solace to those who have lost a spouse.
Daily Light on the Daily Path (Oct., $13.99) is a daily devotional using the Holy Bible English Standard Version.

CRYSTAL CLARITY
Yoga Therapy: Overcoming Headaches (Oct.) and ...Overcoming Insomnia (Jan., $10.95 each) by Peter Van Houten demonstrate the healing powers of yoga.

IVAN R. DEE
That Old-Time Religion in Modern America: Evangelical Protestantism in the Twentieth Century (Nov., $24.95) by D.G. Hart tracks the movement's development.

DELL/DELTA
It's a Miracle (Sept., $10.95 paper), selected by Richard Thomas, focuses on miraculous events that happen to ordinary people.

DESERET BOOK
However Long and Hard the Road (Sept., $13.95 paper) by Jeffrey R. Holland. Each chapter provides a message for difficult times. Publicity.
Being Enough (Oct., $18.95) by Chieko N. Okazaki suggests that a a sense of inadequacy can be overcome by faith. Advertising. Publicity.
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee: Daily Reflections on the New Testament (Nov., $12.95) by Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell collects daily meditations on its teachings. 35,000 first printing. Advertising. Publicity.

DESTINY BOOKS
The Sexual Teachings of the Jade Dragon: Taoist Methods for Male Sexual Revitalization (Nov., $16.95 paper) by Hsi Lai. Men can achieve immortality through the enhancement of their sexual prowess.

DESTINY IMAGE
Breaking the Power of Evil (Oct., $12.99 paper) by Rick Joyner casts a prophetic light to dispel the darkness and strengthen the soul. 25,000 first printing.
Understanding Love for a Lifetime (Oct., $11.99) by Myles Munroe is a guide to marital success. 20,000 first printing.
You Are a God Chaser If... (Oct., $9.99) by Tommy Tenney unravels the mystery of the God chasers. 25,000 first printing.

DEVORA
Seven Heavens: Inspirational Stories to Elevate Your Soul (Sept., $24.95) by Rabbi Levi Meier discloses people's emotions as they prepare to leave this world. Ad/promo.

DHARMA PUBLISHING
Gathering the Meanings: Essential Teachings of the Buddha (Feb., $29.95 paper). N.H. Samtani translates the Arthaviniscaya Sutra and its commentary, the Nibandhana.

DISCOVERY HOUSE
When God Says Go: The Amazing Journey of a Slave's Daughter (Oct., $TBA paper) by Lorry Lutz profiles a woman raised in segregated Texas who embarked on missionary work in Liberia.

DOGWOOD PUBLISHING
Spiritual Answers for Perilous Times (Sept., $16.95) by Norma E. Sawyers answers religious questions that arose after September 11. Ad/promo.

DOUBLEDAY
Reenchantment of Nature: The Denial of Religion and the Ecological Crisis (Sept., $23.95) by Alister McGrath disputes the notion that science and religion are irreconcilable.
Send My Roots Rain: A Spirituality of Justice and Mercy (Sept., $21.95) by Megan McKenna directs teachings of spirituality to a mainstream audience.

DOUBLEDAY/IMAGE
A Charmed Life: The Spirituality of Potterworld (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Francis Bridger holds a positive view of Harry Potter's influence on young Christian minds.
The Parables of Joshua (Sept., $9.95 paper) by Joseph Girzone assembles more than 50 original stories. 40,000 first printing.
It's Not the Same Without You: Coming Home to the Catholic Church (Feb., $12.95 paper) by Mitch Finley extends a welcome to lapsed church-goers.

DUFOUR EDITIONS
Changing Women, Changing Worlds: Evangelical Women in Church, Community and Politics (Dec., $19.95) by Fran Porter contains interviews with women in Northern Ireland. A Blackstaff Press book.

ECKANKAR
The Spiritual Laws of Life (Sept., $14 paper) by Harold Klemp arrives at clarity and purpose in living the spiritual life today. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

WM. B. EERDMANS
Song of Songs: Erotic Love Poetry (Sept., $20), adapted and illustrated by Judith Ernst, is a modern reading of the great love poem.
Sounds of the Eternal: A Celtic Psalter (Sept., $18) by J. Philip Newell is an illustrated volume of Celtic-inspired prayer.
Your Word Is Truth: A Project of Evangelicals and Catholics Together (Sept., $20 paper), edited by Charles Colson and Richard John Neuhaus, searches for agreement in the handling of scripture and tradition.

ENCOUNTER BOOKS
Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions About the World's Fastest-Growing Faith (Sept., $24.95) by Robert Spencer points out potentially ominous implications. 20,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Murder on the Nile: The World Trade Center and Global Terror (Sept., $26.95) by J. Bowyer Bell returns to the origins of Egyptian grievances. Advertising.

EVANGEL PUBLISHING
The Fed, the Markets and the Metamorphosis of the Business Cycle: A Christian Perspective (Sept., $12.95 paper) by John E. Charalambakis warns of tough times ahead unless governments change their policies toward the poor.

FAIR WINDS PRESS
Karma 101: What Goes Around Comes Around... and What You Can Do About It (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Joshua Mack offers a kitschy but practical take on karma.

FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX
A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven: The Jewish Life-Spiral as a Spiritual Path (Sept., $24) by Arthur Ocean Waskow and Phyllis Ocean Berman fuses ancient teachings of the Bible and rabbis with 21st-century rituals. 15,000 first printing.

FELDHEIM PUBLISHERS
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (Sept., $22.95) by Shmuel Waldman produces evidence of a creator's existence and the divine origin of the Torah.
Raising Roses Among Thorns (Sept., $24.95) by Noach Orlowek instructs parents on the raising of spiritually healthy children.
You Are Not Alone (Sept., $20.95) by Esther Gross employs a three-dimensional Torah approach to overcoming anxieties.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
The Lois Legacy (Sept., $12.99) by Helen Kooiman Hosier asserts that grandparents should foster the faith of their grandchildren.

FORDHAM UNIV. PRESS
Teaching as an Act of Faith: Theory and Practice in Church-Related Higher Education (Nov., $45) by Arlin C. Migliazzo. Teachers declare that spiritual concerns can mesh with academic expertise.

FORTRESS PRESS
Gender, Ethnicity and Religion: Views from the Other Side (Oct., $19 paper), edited by Rosemary Radford Ruether, sheds light on social transformations and religious practices.
The Hebrew Bible: A Socio-Literary Introduction with CD-ROM (Nov., $33 paper) by Norman K. Gottwald includes Internet links.

FOUR WALLS EIGHT WINDOWS
The Struggle with the Angel: Delacroix, Jacob and the God of Good and Evil (Oct., $24) by Jean-Paul Kauffmann delves into God, man and morality.

FREE PRESS
What Shall I Do with This People?: Jews and the Fractious Politics of Judaism (Oct., $25) by Milton Viorst concerns ideological battles that have raged through the ages and that continue to exact a fearsome price.
The Prophets: Who They Were; What They Are (Nov., $30) by Norman Podhoretz reinterprets the biblical prophets.

FRIEDMAN/FAIRFAX
(dist. by Sterling)
Dalai Lama Altar Kit (Oct., $24.95 paper) by the Dalai Lama contains the elements to create a space for meditation and peace of mind.

GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESS
American Protestant Ethics and the Legacy of H. Richard Niebuhr (Nov., $24.95 paper) by William Werpehowski examines the intellectual and moral discourse between Niebuhr and modern ethicists.

GOLDEN ANCHOR PRESS
Sunshine & Shadow (Oct.; $19.95, paper $12.95) by Lisa Kay Hauser and Philip Dale Smith is a sequel to Turn Back Time.

HAMPTON ROADS
The Encyclopedia of God: An A—Z Guide to Thoughts, Ideas and Beliefs About God (Feb., $15.95 paper) by Constance Victoria Briggs encompasses a multitude of belief systems, from Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism to New Age.

HARMONY
Zen Judaism: For You, A Little Enlightenment (Sept., $11.95) by David M. Bader offers teachings such as: "If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?" Author publicity.

HARPER SAN FRANCISCO
The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity (Sept., $22.95) by Seyyed Hossein Nasr states the core spiritual and social positions. 30,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
When Religion Becomes Evil (Sept., $21.95) by Charles Kimball clarifies warning signs of corruption in religion that can lead to violence. 35,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
A Glimpse of Jesus: The Stranger to Self-Hatred (Jan., $21.95) by Brennan Manning. A portrait of Jesus serves as an antidote to self-hatred. 25,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
The Rebirth of Orthodoxy: Signs of New Life in Christianity (Jan., $23.95) by Thomas C. Oden describes the unexpected resurgence of a new and flexible Christian orthodoxy. 25,000 first printing. $20,000 ad/promo.
The Returning: What Women Bring to Judaism (Feb., $24.95) by Tirzah Firestone restores women's spiritual lineage. 20,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

HARVEST HOUSE
The Power of a Praying Woman (Sept., $9.99 paper) by Stormie Omartian assists women in finding hope and purpose. 300,000 first printing.
Beyond Breast Cancer (Sept., $8.99 paper) by Alda Ellis collects testimonies of 12 women whose lives have been touched by this disease.

HAWORTH PRESS
Divorce, Annulments and the Catholic Church: Healing or Hurtful? (Sept., $24.95 paper) by Richard J. Jenks revisits the annulment issue.

HAY HOUSE
Reclaim Your Spiritual Power (Sept., $13.95 paper) by Ron Roth with Peter Occhiogrosso. Special breathing exercises can ease God's entry. 15,000 first printing. Publicity.

HAZELDEN
52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self & Others (Nov., $15 paper) by Melody Beattie organizes weekly collections of stories and meditations that nurture inner peace. 20,000 first printing.

HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS
Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul (Sept., $12.95 paper) by Jack Canfield et al. Women of all denominations can be buoyed by their faith.
Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices (Oct., $10.95 paper) by John Allen is a novel built on love and the fragility of life.
Faith It Till You Make It: How to Build Your Faith One Doubt at a Time (Oct., $12.95 paper) by Rev. Bernardo Monserrat is a nondenominational book of practical spirituality.

HEBREW UNION COLLEGE PRESS
From Ideology to Liturgy: Reconstructionist Worship and American Liberal Judaism (Nov., $39.95) by Eric Caplan reviews the adaptation of traditional Jewish liturgy and the creation of new prayer texts.

HENDRICKSON
Redeeming Time: The Wisdom of Ancient Jewish and Christian Festal Calendars (Sept., $19.95) by Bruce Chilton addresses the dilemma of temporal imbalance in the post-industrial West.
To Kill and Take Possession: Law, Morality and Society in Biblical Stories (Oct., $29.95) by Daniel Friedmann cites legal, moral and political standpoints.

HERALD PRESS
Keeper of Hearts (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Dianne L. Christner. Martinus Luther plays a part in this novel of the Anabaptists.

HIDDENSPRING
The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Peaceful Places (Sept., $22) by Jana Riess covers churches, parks, synagogues, gardens and mosques.
The Age of the Cloister: The Story of Monastic Life in the Middle Ages (Nov., $20 paper) by Christopher Brooke. The birth and flowering of monastic life continues its impact on seekers today. Advertising.

HOHM PRESS
You Have the Right to Remain Silent: Bringing Meditation to Life (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Rick Lewis explains exactly what meditation can achieve.

HONOR BOOKS
Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares (Sept., $14.99) is arranged topically. 15,000 first printing.
The Pocket Devotional (Sept., $9.99). Each entry includes a quote, scripture, short devotional thought and a take-away challenge. 15,000 first printing.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Rational Mysticism: Dispatches from the Border Between Science and Spirituality (Jan., $25) by John Horgan narrows the gap between reason and enlightenment. Author tour.
The Singular Pilgrim: Travels on Sacred Ground (Feb., $25) by Rosemary Mahoney participates in the ancient practice of religious pilgrimage. Author tour.

HOWARD PUBLISHING
Once Upon a Tree (Sept., $18.99) by Calvin Miller. Ten crucial issues prove the impact that the crucifixion has on daily life.
The Power of a Positive Woman (Oct., $14.99 paper) by Karol Ladd helps women become a positive force.

HUMANICS PUBLISHING GROUP
The Tao of Calm: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age (Sept.; $27.95, paper $17.95). Eighty-one meditations are modeled after the philosopher's writings. Ad/promo.

IDEALS
Daily Guideposts 2003 (Sept., $19.95) is a daily devotional indexed by author, title and subject.
Guideposts for the Spirit: Stories of Friendship (Sept., $12.95) reprints stories from Guideposts magazine.

IGNATIUS PRESS
Old Thunder: A Life of Hilaire Belloc (Sept., $24.95) by Joseph Pearce makes use of previously unpublished material.
God and the World: Believing and Living in Our Time (Oct., $18.95 paper) by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger with Peter Seewald responds to questions on living with faith in the modern world.

INDIANA UNIV. PRESS
Hero of the Heartland: Billy Sunday and the Transformation of American Society, 1862—1935 (Sept., $27.95) by Robert F. Martin relates the story behind the evangelist's popular success.

INNER TRADITIONS
Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas (Sept., $49.95) by Christian Ratsch et al. results from 18 years of field research.
Tibetan Sacred Dance: A Journey into the Religious and Folk Traditions (Nov., $29.95 paper) by Ellen Pearlman reproduces rare historic photos.

INNISFREE PRESS
(dist. by Consortium)
Mending the World: Spiritual Hope for Ourselves and Our Planet (Oct., $15.95 paper) by Rev. Bruce G. Epperly and Rabbi Lewis D. Solomon unites the truths of Judaism and Christianity.

INTEGRITY PUBLISHERS
A Fish Out of Water (Sept., $19.99) by George Barna announces original and sometimes controversial information on what true leadership is and isn't. 38,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.
God @ Ground Zero (Sept., $14.99 paper) by Chaplain Ray Giunta recounts his 68 days ministering to those affected by September 11. 78,500 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
God Will Make a Way (Oct., $21.99) by Henry Cloud and John Townsend demonstrates God's workings in the midst of life's problems. 158,000 first printing. $500,000 ad/promo.

INTERVARSITY PRESS
At the Beginning of Life: Dilemmas in Theological Bioethics (Sept., $25 paper) by Edwin C. Hui. The Christian understanding of personhood has great meaning for the beginning of human life.
The Right Questions: Truth, Meaning and Public Debate (Sept., $16) by Phillip E. Johnson charges that the reigning naturalistic philosophy quenches public debate.
Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment: Learning to Live with Passion and Wonder (Oct., $12 paper) by Richard Winter overcomes a deadness of the soul prevalent in Western culture.

JEWISH LIGHTS
Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow (Sept., $21.95) by Rabbi Arthur Green retools the ancient language of Kabbalah to meet today's needs. $20,000 ad/promo. 10-city author tour.
There Is No Messiah... and You're It: The Stunning Transformation of Judaism's Most Provocative Idea (Oct., $19.95) by Rabbi Robert N. Levine recounts stories of false messiahs and the changing messianic vision. $15,000 ad/promo. 8-city author tour.

JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY
Jerusalem: Portrait of the City in the Second Temple Period (538 B.C.E.—70 C.E.) (Oct., $45) by Lee I. Levine traces urban, demographic, topographical and archeological features.
Studies in the Meaning of Judaism (Nov., $39.95) by Eugene B. Borowitz offers 33 essays on modern Jewish theology, education and more.
JPS Guide to Jewish Women in History (Feb., $25) by Sondra Henry et al. profiles notable women from post-biblical times to the 20th century.

JOSSEY-BASS
Grace Matters: A True Story of Race, Friendship and Faith in the Heart of the South (Sept., $22.95) by Chris P. Rice retells a story of courage and healing. Publicity.
Life @ Work on Leadership: Enduring Insights for Men and Women of Faith (Sept., $19.95) by Stephen R. Graves and Thomas G. Addington gathers the work of leadership gurus. Publicity.
Hearing from the Heart: A Gentle Guide to Discerning God's Will for Your Life (Jan., $19.95) by Debra K. Farrington advises to listen for the still, small voice. Publicity.
Memoir of a Misfit: Finding My Place in the Family of God (Jan., $18.95) by Marcia Ford is the true tale of a prodigal daughter.

JUDSON PRESS
But Just Don't Marry One: Christians Speak Out on Interracial Dating, Marriage and Parenting (Jan., $14 paper) by George and Sherelyn Yancey offers biblical advice about interracial relationships. Ad/promo.
From One Brother to Another, Vol. 2: Voices of African American Men (Jan., $11 paper), edited by Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., hears men from all ages and socioeconomic levels.

KAZI PUBLICATIONS
The Refinement of Character (Oct., $19.95 paper) by Ibn Miskawayh is a ancient Muslim book of wisdom. Advertising.
al-Ghazali: His Psychology of the Great Struggle (jihad al-akbar) (Nov., $19.95 paper) by Laleh Bakhtiar. The greater jihad, or struggle, is with the ego. Advertising.

KNOPF
Talking to God: Personal Prayers for Times of Joy, Sadness, Struggle and Celebration (Sept., $17.95) by Naomi Levy transforms praying into an act as natural as speaking with a loved one. 40,000 first printing. Author tour.
A Moral Reckoning: The Role of the Catholic Church in the Holocaust and Its Unfulfilled Duty of Repair (Nov., $25) by Daniel Jonah Goldhagen lays out the church's complicity in persecution of the Jews. 75,000 first printing. 10-city author tour.

KREGEL
A Different Kind of Laughter (Sept., $10.99 paper) by Andy Cook uses the final week of Jesus's life to indicate the joy that survives life's trials. Advertising. Publicity.
The Heirloom (Sept., $14.99) by Colleen Reece and Julie Reece-DeMarco is a full-color story of hope in the midst of the Great Depression. Advertising. Publicity.

KREGEL ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL
Authentic Worship (Nov., $15.99 paper), edited by Herbert W. Bateman IV, involves potentially divisive areas of church planning. Advertising. Publicity.
Psychology of Paul (Nov., $17.99 paper) by James R. Beck determines what made the missionary tick. Advertising. Publicity.

KTAV PUBLISHING
Contemporary Orthodox Judaism's Response to Modernity (Oct.; $29.50, paper $18.95) by Barry Freundel. A rabbi reviews basic issues.
Contested Holiness: Jewish, Moslem and Christian Perspectives on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem (Dec.; $29, paper $19.95) by Rivka Gonen familiarizes the general reader with the complex nature of this unique site.

LANTERN BOOKS
Do You Know Where You Are Going?: The Amazing Story of the September 11 Attack on the World Trade Center and the Saving Grace of Jesus Christ (Sept., $11.95 paper) by Sujo John. The author was on the 81st floor of the North Tower when the first plane struck.
The Dominion of Love: Animal Rights According to the Bible (Sept., $15 paper) by Norm Phelps awakens the reader to the suffering inflicted upon nonhumans.

LIGUORI
Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton: A Redemptorist Pastoral (Sept., $9.95 paper) imparts daily reflections on the Advent/Christmas season.
Dorothy Day: In My Own Words (Jan., $14.95) by Phyllis Zagano is the latest in the In My Own Words series.

LIGUORI/TRIUMPH
Blessings of the Daily: A Year of Monastery Meditations (Oct., $19.95) by Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila Latourrette praises God's bounty.
Stories of Karol: The Unknown Life of John Paul II (Jan., $19.95) by Gian Franco Svidercoschi chronicles his pre-papacy days.

LITTLE, BROWN/BACK BAY
Reprint: An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life (Sept., $12.95) by the Dalai Lama.

LLEWELLYN
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation (Oct., $16.95) by Raven Grimassi studies the old practices. Advertising. Author tour.
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation & Psychic Development (Nov., $17.95) by Christopher Penczak leads to the growth of magical abilities. Advertising. Author tour.
Buddhist Astrology (Feb., $TBA) by Jhampa Shaneman and Jan V. Angel uses Buddhist philosophy to interpret Western astrological indications. Advertising. Author tour.

LOYOLA PRESS
God in the Garden: A Week-by-Week Journey Through the Christian Year (Sept., $17.95 paper) by Maureen Gilmer includes meditations, prayers and gardening tips. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
Going on Retreat: A Beginner's Guide to the Christian Retreat Experience (Sept., $10.95 paper) by Margaret Silf prepares those going for the first time.
The New Faithful: Why Young Adults Are Embracing Christian Orthodoxy (Sept., $19.95) by Colleen Carroll remarks on the growing trend. 20,000 first printing. Advertising. Publicity.