RELIGION
& INSPIRATION
ABINGDON PRESS
From Hurt to Healing: A Theology of the Wounded (July, $19) by Andrew Sung Park recommends an Asian religious concept called han to remedy abuse in the Catholic Church.
ATRIA
Faith and Feminism: A Holy Alliance (June, $14) by Helen Hunt looks at how five spiritual women, including St. Teresa of Avila and Dorothy Day, combined their faith with feminism.
AUGSBURG
Fifty-two Simple Ways to Make a Difference (May, $9.99) by Paul Simon. The late former senator suggests ways to get involved.
AVE MARIA PRESS
One Day He Beckoned: One Woman's Story of the Difference Jesus Made (Mar., $12.95) by Antoinette Bosco. Journalist Bosco tells of a life of extreme adversity and how Jesus helped her through it.
BAKER ACADEMIC
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (June, $17.99) by Robert J. Banks and Bernice M. Ledbetter explores the qualities of leadership through theological evaluation, theory and practice. Advertising.
BAKER BOOKS
Becoming a Healthy Disciple (Mar., $12.99) by Stephen Macchia encourages believers to develop a balanced spiritual life.
Choose the Life (May, $12.99) by Bill Hull teaches that discipleship is a transformation into a deeper relationship with God.
BRAZOS PRESS
Performing the Faith: Bonhoeffer and the Practice of Nonviolence (Apr., $19.99) by Stanley Hauerwas claims that if our life rests on lies and injustice, we cannot be a community of peace. Advertising.
Lying: An Augustinian Theology of Duplicity (June, $18.99) by Paul J. Griffiths examines Augustine's understanding of lying along with that of other Christian and non-Christian writers. Advertising.
BROADMAN & HOLMAN
Religions Next Door (Aug., $14.99) by Marvin Olasky surveys core beliefs of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism versus Christianity.
What Every Christian Ought to Know (Aug., $12.99) by Adrian Rogers offers an overview of basic truths to newcomers to the faith.
CHOSEN BOOKS
The Cross and the Scalpel (Mar., $12.99) by Gwen Wilkerson. Despite cancer and a failing marriage, God carried Wilkerson through her difficult times.
Life Lessons from the Hiding Place (May, $12.99) by Pam Rosewell Moore reflects on Corrie ten Boom's life, how God used her and how he can use us.
CHRISTIAN PUBLICATIONS
Lovers for Life: Strengthening and Preserving Your Marriage (July, $13.99), compiled by Kenneth C. Musko, edited by Janet M. Dixon, gathers marital advice from diverse professional sources.
COOK COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES
Leap of Faith (Apr., $12.99) by Ellie Lofaro shows how God's faithfulness supports us through every adversity.
CROSSROAD/CARLISLE (dist. by NBN)
The Green Desert: A Silent Retreat (Mar., $18.95) by Rita A. Winters tells of the author's inner journey during a 15-day retreat in the Sonoran desert. Advertising.
Encounters with Merton (Apr., $14.95) by Henri J.M. Nouwen. The author discusses Merton's and his own vision of the spiritual life. Advertising.
View from the Altar: An Insider's Look at the Changing Catholic Priesthood (Apr., $19.95) by Howard Bleichner studies what it means to be a priest and why it matters. Advertising.
DEVORSS
The Prayer God Prays (Mar., $8.95) by Jim Rosemergy asks readers to consider that God is praying to, and through, each person in need.
DOUBLEDAY
Reprint: Conclave: The Politics, Personalities and Process of the Next Papal Election (June, $12.95) by John L. Allen Jr.
WM. B. EERDMANS
Jesus Now and Then (Apr., $16) by Richard S. Burridge and Graham Gould traces the changing image of Jesus in scholarship and popular culture from the early church to today.
FREE PRESS
Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Community, and the World (Aug., $13) by Thich Nhat Hanh is the magnum opus of one of the world's great Zen Buddhists. Advertising. Author publicity.
GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESS
The Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis: Reform and Renewal in the Catholic Community (Mar., $26.95) by Paul R. Dokecki. A psychologist lays the foundation for reform that echoes the vision of Vatican II.
GOLDEN SUFI CENTER
Light of Oneness (Apr., $14.95) by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee discusses man's awakening to the consciousness of oneness.
HAMPTON ROADS
The Death of the Mythic God: The Rise of Evolutionary Spirituality (Aug., $14) by Jim Marion provides a map for the "post-religion" future with a more rational view of God.
HAWORTH PRESS
A Christian Approach to Overcoming Disability: A Doctor's Story (Mar.; $19.95, cloth $29.95) by Elaine Leong Eng, M.D., offers faith-based and psychological techniques for coping with disability.
HOWARD PUBLISHING
Dare 2B Wise: 10-Minute Devotions 2 Inspire Courageous Living (Mar., $14.99) by Joe White and Kelli Stuart is based on the Book of Proverbs.
IBIS (dist. by Red Wheel/Weiser)
The House of the Hidden Places and the Book of the Master (Aug., $24.95) by W. Marsham Adams offers an in-depth exploration of the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs.
IDEALS
The Power of Love for Teens (Mar., $9.95). Teens tell stories of God's presence, protection and love. 25,000 first printing.
INNER TRADITIONS
The Church of Mary Magdalene: The Sacred Feminine and the Treasure of Rennes-le-Château (July, $18.95) by Jean Markale. This church may have the proof of Mary Magdalene's marriage to Jesus.
INTERVARSITY PRESS
Why the Rest Hates the West (June, $13) by Meic Pearse helps Westerners understand how other countries view our politics and society.
Field Guide to Narnia (July, $13) by Colin Duriez is an overview of the life and work of C.S. Lewis and includes insights into the concepts of Narnia.
JEWISH LIGHTS
The Creative Jewish Wedding Book: A Guide to Making the Wedding of Your Dreams a Reality (Mar., $18.95) by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer is for couples seeking spiritual honesty and integrity in their wedding experience. 15,000 ad/promo.
JOSSEY-BASS
What Would Buffy Do?: The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide (May, $14.95) by Jana Riess explores the TV show's spiritual, religious and mythological ideas.
KTAV PUBLISHING
The Jewish Ethicist (Apr., $19.95) by Rabbi Asher Meir is based on the weekly syndicated advice column.
LIGUORI PUBLICATIONS
Living the Celibate Life: A Search for Models and Meaning (Mar., $16.95) by A.W. Richard Sipe looks at the current confusion regarding the meaning of celibacy.
What I've Learned from My Daughter: Blessings from a Special Child (May, $14.95) by Nancy Jo Sullivan shares the author's experience with a daughter who was born with Down syndrome.
LITURGICAL PRESS
Sacred Silence: Denial and the Crisis in the Church (Mar., $14.95) by Donald Cozzens discusses the failed leadership in the Catholic Church.
LOYOLA PRESS
A Faith for Grown-Ups: A Midlife Conversation About What Really Matters (May, $17.95) by Robert P. Lockwood invites disconnected Catholics to discover adult faith.
What I Wish My Christian Friends Knew About Judaism (May, $13.95) by Robert Schoen is a guide to Jewish life, history and traditions.
MOODY PUBLISHERS
Letters for Lizzie (May, $12.99) by James O'Donnell. A man tells of his love and friendship with his wife during her battle with breast cancer. Advertising.
MOREHOUSE PUBLISHING
Prayer Book for the 21st Century (Mar., $12.95) by John McQuiston II provides a worship resource that acknowledges today's realities and theology.
NAVPRESS/TH1NK
How to Stay Christian in College (Mar., $13.99) by J. Budziszewski supports college students' faith once away from home. 15,000 first printing. Ad/promo .
NELSON
You Have What It Takes: What Every Father Needs to Hear (May, $2.99) by John Eldredge reminds men that God has given their souls all they need to be wonderful fathers.
NEW HOPE
Refuge: A Pathway Out of Domestic Violence and Abuse (Mar., $10.99) by Det. Sgt. Donald Stewart offers practical advice for those seeking a way out of abuse.
Kaleidoscope: God's Pattern in the Bits and Pieces of a Woman's Life (May, $9.99) by Claire Cloninger shows how the "meaningless stuff" of life fits into the big picture of God's plan.
ORBIS BOOKS
Soul Brothers: Men in the Bible Speak to Men Today (Mar., $20) by Richard Rohr with art by Louis Glanzman reveals men who have struggled to discover who they are and what God wants of them.
PARACLETE PRESS
Listening to the Lord's Prayer: Meditation with the Our Father (May, $15.95) by Lorraine Kisley teaches how to comprehend the words, not just recite them.
Wonderful and Dark Is This Road: Discovering the Mystic Path (May, $15.95) by Emilie Griffin explores the origins of mysticism.
PARAGON HOUSE
The Vision of Judaism: Wrestling with Faith (May, $20) by Dan Cohn-Shrbok looks at the faith's central beliefs and practices and offers a vision for the future.
PARALLAX PRESS
Touching the Earth: Intimate Conversations with the Buddha (Mar., $10) by Thich Nhat Hahn is a step-by-step guidebook. Advertising.
PAULIST PRESS
Seasons of Love (Mar., $14.95) by Eleanor Sampeck records the struggles and growth of an extended family that moved to the country 25 years ago to live a faithful life.
PERENNIAL
Reprint: Abraham (Mar., $12.95) by Bruce Feiler, 200,000 first printing.
RED WHEEL
The Prayer Box: Create, Write, and Live Your Prayers (Apr., $24.95) by Janell Moon helps bring prayer to life.
REGAL
The Measure of a Man (Aug., $12.99) by Gene Getz explains what it takes to be a man of God.
ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESS
Where Earth Meets Heaven (Mar., $14.95) by Ken Rolheiser offers a path to spirituality while living the trials of everyday life.
Twelve Apostolic Women (Mar., $12.95) by Joanne Turpin identifies women of the early church and their contributions to the spread of Christianity.
SERVANT BOOKS
Fire in My Heart (Mar., $9.99) by Ann Shields is an introduction to living the faith.
Every Catholic's Guide to the Spiritual Life (Mar., $10.99) by Therese Cirner focuses on Catholic teachings.
SHAMBHALA
Living, Dreaming, Dying: Practical Wisdom from theTibetan Book of the Dead (July, $14.95) by Rob Nairn is for Western readers studying Tibetan Buddhism. 20,000 first printing.
SKINNER HOUSE (dist. by Red Wheel/Weiser)
Waking Up the Karma Fairy: Life Lessons and Other Holy Adventures (Mar., $12) by Meg Barnhouse. Forty essays transform everyday events into spiritual lessons.
SKYLIGHT PATHS
Rumi and Islam—Selections from His Poems, Sayings, and Discourses: Annotated & Explained (Mar., $16.95), edited by Ibrahim Gamard, sheds new light on the religion of Rumi. $15,000 ad/promo. 5-city author tour.
SNOW LION
Being Right Here: A Dzogchen Treasure Text of Nuden Korje EntitledThe Mirror of Clear Meaningwith Commentary (Apr., $14.95) by James Low explains the practice of dzogchen, an ancient system of realizing one's own authentic nature.
A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism: Filling the Gaps (May, $14.95) by Bruce Newman teaches Tibetan Buddhism for successful practice in the West.
SONORAN CROSS PRESS
The Richest of Fare: Seeking Spiritual Security in the Sonoran Desert (Apr., $24.95) by Phyllis Strupp calls on nature, our understanding of the world and the Bible for spiritual comfort.
SORIN BOOKS
Journal Keeping by Carl J. Koch and Meditation by Richard Chilson (both Mar., $12.95 each), John Kirvan, series editor, are new entries in the Exploring a Great Spiritual Practice series.
TARCHER
Love and Law (Mar., $13.95) by Ernest Holmes. Lectures and lessons from spiritual teacher Holmes illustrate key concepts of his ideas.
ULYSSES PRESS
Just Add Buddha: Quick Buddhist Solutions to Hellish Bosses, Stubborn Spouses, Traffic Jams and Other Annoyances of Everyday Life (Apr., $11.95) by Franz Metcalf encourages the use of Buddha's teachings in everyday life.
UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
Witching Culture: Folklore and Neo-Paganism in America (June, $19.95) by Sabina Magliocco explores how modern pagans and witches use magical practices and rituals to reclaim sacred beliefs.
UNIV. OF TENNESSEE PRESS
Serpent and the Spirit: Glenn Summerford's Story (Mar., $19.95) by Thomas Burton tells the story of holy snake-handler Summerford, who is in prison for attempting to murder his wife by forcing her to be bitten by a rattlesnake.
VINTAGE BOOKS
Reprint: Beyond Belief (May, $13) by Elaine Pagels. 175,000 first printing .
W PUBLISHING
Here Am I, Lord... Send Somebody Else: Sharing Your Faith Without Fear (May, $13.99) by Jill Briscoe explains how God desires to use us in spite of our excuses and feelings of inadequacy.
WARNER FAITH
When the Fairy Dust Settles: A Mother and Her Daughter Discuss What Really Matters (July, $13.95) by Janet Parshall and Sarah Parshall Perry. A conservative radio show host and her daughter answer questions germane to Christian living.
WISDOM PUBLICATIONS
Shingon Refractions: Myoe and the Mantra of Light (May, $26.95) by Mark Unno illuminates a key tantric practice of Japanese Buddhism.
WORLD WISDOM
Islam, Fundamentalism and the Betrayal of Tradition: Essays by Western Muslim Scholars (June, $19.95), edited by Joseph E.B. Lumbard, combines religious, historical and political aspects of Islamic fundamentalism in a single volume.
