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Family Christian Stores Plans a Holiday Rebound
Four months after emerging from bankruptcy, Family Christian Stores is counting on better customer service, no active solicitation for its charities, and improved merchandising and product mix to lift year-end sales.
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Cover Reveal: 'Dear Pope Francis,' the First Children's Book by the Pope
Check out the cover of Pope Francis' first children's book, 'Dear Pope Francis,' scheduled to be published by Loyola Press on March 1, 2016.
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Zonderkidz's Berenstain Bears Line Sells Five Million Copies
The Living Lights brand from Zonderkidz, now drawn by Stan and Jan Berenstain's son Mike. recently passed the five-million unit sales mark.
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Why Both Secular and Religious Writers Are Reflecting on the Bible
Some of today's most prominent writers are sharing their thoughts on the Bible and how it has impacted their lives in a new anthology.
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Religion and Spirituality Publishing News From Around the Web: November 11, 2015
Hot religion reading from across the web: seven books selected in honor of Jewish Book Month; 'The Office' star Rainn Wilson's new memoir on faith; a Christian man who claims he was fired for publishing a book about his beliefs.
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Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: December 2015
Big titles slated to publish in December include Adam Hamilton’s ‘John: The Gospel of Light and Life,' 'Life and Death' by medium Tim Braun, and 'The Teacup and the Skullcap' which differentiates tantra from Zen traditions.
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A Spike in Faith-Based Books On Mothering
Religion publishers are taking a swipe at both age-old parenting myths and the anxieties of new motherhood with four titles releasing this season.
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The Nones: Discovering Diversity Among the Non-Religious
In ‘Losing Our Religion,’ Christel Manning shows how Nones, or people who claim no religious affiliation, are navigating moral and spiritual issues with their children.
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Listening 101: Why It's Important to Pay Attention in a World of Distraction
Can the simple act of listening deepen your relationships, create a better life, and even ensure a smooth holiday dinner? Spiritual director Adam S. McHugh explores the perks of keeping open ears in ‘The Listening Life.’
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Bringing the Qur’an to Life in America: Sandow Birk
In ‘American Qur’an,' graphic artist Birk illustrates the Qur'an in renderings that blend Islam with Americana. The result is a book he hopes changes readers' minds about the sacred text.
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Journalist Alex Mar: 'A Reader’s Guide' to Witchcraft and the Occult in America
After spending five years researching the occult in America, Alex Mar draws parallels between witchcraft and her childhood Catholicism.
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The Struggles Facing Mormon Feminists: PW Talks With Joanna Brooks
The co-editor of 'Mormon Feminism: Essential Writings' discusses the challenges of Mormon feminism and where the movement stands today.
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Religion Publishing News From Around the Web: October 28, 2015
Actress Leah Remini's take on why she left Scientology, and Sister Joan Chittister's discussion of her life's work of speaking up for women are among the religion news items being talked about today.
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Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: November 2015
New books from Deborah Jian Lee and Mona Siddiqui are among the big spirituality and religion titles publishing in November.
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Derek Lin Shares Taoist Wisdom for Modern Life
'The Tao of Happiness' author says that Taoism is "really just for human beings," making it a religion fit for a secular humanist.
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3 Witchy Books to Read On Halloween
This year, get in the spirit of Halloween with three outstanding books set to publish this month that center on witchcraft.
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Sociologist Stephen LeDrew on the Rift in the Atheism Movement
Discussing his first book, LeDrew critiques the New Atheist movement for being "a kind of secular fundamentalism."
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Religion News From Around the Web: October 14, 2015
Maya Angelou’s final act of love and compassion for her mother and how parents can help heighten religious tolerance are among the most-talked about topics online today.
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Exploring C. S. Lewis’s Lasting Popularity—52 Years After His Death
The 'Narnia' author's appeal is stronger than ever with five new books by and about him slated to publish in the months to come.
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How Rich Wilkerson is Advancing the Gospel with Books, Reality TV
The celebrity pastor defends against what critics have branded 'cool Christianity' while discussing his reality series, church, and new book 'Sandcastle Kings.'