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New in Religion: Anti-Religion
[July 13, 2006]

New in Religion: Anti-Religion


(Publishers Weekly Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) It was probably inevitable. After the super-soaking of American politics and culture with religion in recent years, a new subcategory rises upanti-religion book. Fall brings a striking number of impassioned critiques of religionany religion, but Christianity in particularand calls for a return to reason rather than faith as a guiding principle. Chief among these is a new book from Sam Harris, added to Knopf's fall list at the last minute. The author of last year's bestselling The End of Faith



, Harris returns with Letter to a Christian Nation

(Sept.), a response, Knopf says, to the thousands of critical letters he received from Christians after the first book. It doesn't look like his Letter


will make them very happy, either.

Several other books this season assert that religion is not only unnecessary but negative. Arcade offers Michel Onfray's Atheist Manifesto

(Jan. 2007), which accuses Judaism, Islam and Christianity of a multitude of sins against humanity. More books in this vein come from Tarcher, Prometheus, Ulysses and others.

Other voices call not for an end to faith but for a more measured and examined one, and for greater understanding and respect across faith lines. Within Christianity, the soul-searching continues, with more evidence in books this season of evangelicalism's identity crisis and increasing fragmantation.

And now that the Da Vinci effect is subsiding, what topics will turn hot next?

ABINGDON PRESSMarkings on the Windowsill

(Sept., $8 paper) by Ronald J. Greer offers help for persons who grieve.

ACTA PUBLICATIONS

A Light Will Rise in Darkness: Growing Up Black and Catholic in New Orleans

(Sept., $9.95 paper) by Jo Anne Tardy recounts her experiences during the 1940s and 1950s, then describes how Hurricane Katrina affected her old neighborhood.

ADAMS MEDIAGod to Go: Delivering a Portable Celebration of Faith, Inspiration, and Grace

(Sept., $9.95 paper) by James Stuart Bell and Tracy Macon Sumner offers inspiration around 16 spiritual themes.

The Everything Mary Book: The Life and Legacy of the Blessed Mother

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by Jenny Schroedel and John Schroedel is a complete reference about Mary and her influence.

ALGONQUIN BOOKSThe Buddha and the Terrorist

(Sept.; $14.95) by peace activist Satish Kumar retells a famous Buddhist parable.

Fleeing Fundamentalism: A Minister's Wife Examines Faith

(Oct.; $23.95) by Carlene Cross tells her story of escape and forgiveness.

ANDREWS MCMEELThe World at Worship: A Celebration

(Sept., $24.95) by Connie Smith affirms the universality of religious experience through photography.

ARCADEAtheist Manifesto

(Jan., $25) by Michel Onfray asserts that Christianity, Judaism and Islam have all attempted to suppress knowledge, science, pleasure and desire.

ATLAS BOOKSThe Cross of the Savior: From the Perspective of Jesus and Those Around the Cross

(Sept., $13.95 paper) by Mark Templer looks at the redemptive ordeal of the crucifixion.

AUGSBURGWalking Together Through Illness: Twelve Steps for Caregivers and Care Receivers

(Sept., $11.99 paper) by Wanda Scott Bledsoe and Milt Bledsoe tells the true story of what unfolded when a husband returned from church work in Mexico with a mysterious weakness that grew steadily worse.

AUTHENTIC PUBLISHINGMarried for Life: Growing Together Through the Differences and Surprises of Life

(Sept., $12.99 paper) by Stuart and Jill Briscoe describes nearly five decades of a loving marriage.

AVE MARIA PRESSQuestions from Seventh Period: Doc Pennock Answers Teens' Questions on Life, Love and the Catholic Faith

(Sept., $15.95 paper) by Michael Francis Pennock revises a guide for Catholic teens.

Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2007

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by the Jesuit Communications Centre, Ireland. This prayer guide was inspired by the Web site.

DUNCAN BAIRD(dist. by Sterling)

Good Karma: How to Find It and Keep It

(Sept., $12.95 paper) by Joan Duncan Oliver advises how to take responsibility for one's words and deeds. One Spirit Book Club selection.

Treasures of the Buddha: The Glories of Sacred Asia

(Oct., $35) by Tom Lowenstein celebrates Buddhist art and monuments through photography. One Spirit Book Club selection.

BAKER BOOKSJudas and the Gospel of Jesus: Confronting the Quest for an Alternative Christianity

(Oct., $18.99) by N.T. Wright responds to the discovery of the Gospel of Judas. 75,000 first printing.

Desperate Women of the Bible: Lessons on Passion from the Gospels

(Oct., $12.99 paper) by Jo Kadlecek studies eight unnamed women mentioned in the Gospels.

Darwin Strikes Back: Defending the Science of Intelligent Design

(Nov., $14.99 paper) by Thomas Woodward anticipates the next step in the public debate about the ID movement.

BARBOUR500 Questions & Answers from the Bible

(Oct., $9.97 paper), edited by Mark Fackler, gives biblical information in a q&a format.

The 21 Most Amazing Truths About Heaven

(Oct., $8.97 paper) by Dave Earley contemplates the Christian believer's eternal home.

BASIC BOOKSLetters to a Young Evangelical

(Nov., $23) by Tony Campolo is an activist's vision about what it means to be truly an evangelical.

BAYLOR UNIV. PRESSLet Her Speak for Herself: Nineteenth Century Women Writing on Women in Genesis

(Nov., $44.95 paper), edited by Marion Ann Taylor and Heather E. Weir, probes the way 19th-century females interpreted biblical women.

Expecting the End: Millennialism in Social and Historical Context

(Nov., $34.95 paper), edited by Kenneth Newport and Crawford Gribben, scrutinizes contemporary millennial movements.

BEACON PRESSThe Engaged Spiritual Life: A Buddhist Approach to Transforming Ourselves and the World

(Oct., $16 paper) by Donald Rothberg yokes personal and social transformation.

BELL TOWERA Rare and Precious Thing: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Working with a Spiritual Teacher

(Sept., $23) by John Kain ponders the necessity of practicing with a guru versus forging one's own spiritual path.

BETHANY HOUSET.D. and Serita Ann Jakes Speak to Women

(Sept., $16.99) by T.D. Jakes and Serita Ann Jakes combines three books that address women's concerns. 20,000 first printing.

It's Always Darkest Before the Fridge Door Opens

(Oct., $12.99 paper) by Martha Bolton and Phil Callaway finds humor in a trouble-filled world. 25,000 first printing.

Roll Away Your Stone

(Feb., $19.99) by Dutch Sheets proposes action to overcome the lies that keep Christians defeated. 20,000 first printing.

BLOOMSBURYGod and Country: How Evangelicals Have Become America's New Mainstream

(Sept., $24.95) by Monique El-Faizy traces the influence of Evangelical Christianity. 50,000 first printing.

BLUEBRIDGE(dist. by IPG)

Cluny: In Search of God's Lost Empire

(Sept., $24.95) by Edwin Mullins is a popular history of the Benedictine monastery in Burgundy, France.

BRAZOS PRESSWhat About Hitler?: Wrestling with Jesus's Call to Nonviolence in an Evil World

(Oct., $19.99 paper) by Robert W. Brimlow muses whether it is ever justifiable for Christians to retaliate.

Conversations with Poppi About God: An Eight-Year-Old and Her Theologian Grandfather Trade Questions

(Nov., $18.99) by Robert W. Jenson and Solveig Lucia Gold records unscripted talks that touch upon the Trinity and what God looks like.

BROADMAN HOLMANA Threat to Justice

(Sept., $15.99 paper) by Chuck Norris et al. is the second title in the Justice Riders western series featuring Ezra Justice. Author tour.

Now You're Speaking My Language

(Jan., $12.99 paper) by Gary Chapman counsels on developing communication skills between the sexes.

BROOKINGS INSTITUTION PRESSIntegrating Islam: Political and Religious Challenges in Contemporary France

(Sept.; $52.95, paper $22.95) by Jonathan Laurence and Justin Vaisse takes an overview of the current situation.

CAMBRIDGE UNIV. PRESSThe Cambridge Companion to the Qur'an

(Oct., $26.99 paper), edited by Jane Dammen McAuliffe, devotes 14 chapters to discussions of topical importance.

The Cambridge Companion to Atheism

(Oct., $27.99 paper), edited by Michael Martin, examines atheism amid a range of disciplines, including philosophy and psychology.

CATHOLIC UNIV. OF AMERICA PRESSFreedom and Necessity: St. Augustine's Teaching on Divine Power and Human Freedom

(Feb., $24.95 paper) by Gerald Bonner interprets the doctrine of divine predestination.

CELESTIAL ARTSFire and Light: An Off-Road Search for the Spirit of God

(Oct., $15.95 paper) by Jon Robertson is a nondenominational means of tapping the power of the Spirit.

Illuminations: Expressions of the Personal Spiritual Experience

(Oct., $18.95), edited by Mark L. Tompkins and Jennifer McMahon, contains 180 contributions addressing spiritual perspectives.

CHELSEA GREENNot in His Image: Gnostic Vision, Sacred Ecology and the Future of Belief

(Nov., $20 paper) by John Lamb Lash visits the spiritual world of pre-Christian classical Europe.

CHRYSALIS BOOKSThe Afterlife: A Guided Tour of Heaven and Its Wonders

(Sept., $12.95 paper) by Emanuel Swedenborg, edited by Don Rose, abridges Heaven and Hell
, about the pleasures of heaven and the threats of hell.

CHURCH PUBLISHINGTraces of God, 25th Anniversary Edition

(Sept., $16 paper) by Diogenes Allen affords readers an understanding of life's inevitable sufferings.

Good News: Best Religion Writing in North America

(Sept., $14 paper), edited by Debra Wagner, gathers the best religious news writing of the year chosen by the Associated Church Press.

COLUMBIA UNIV. PRESSCreating Judaism

(Nov., $24.50 paper) by Michael L. Satlow offers portraits of Jewish communities around the world and throughout history.

CONTINUUMOpen Mind, Open Heart, 20thAnniversary Edition

(Sept., $29.95 paper) by Thomas Keating, includes a new preface, an expanded glossary and other changes.

God's Troublemakers: How Progressive Women of Faith Are Changing the World

(Sept., $24.95) by Katharine Rhodes Henderson cites influential women.

COOK COMMUNICATIONSThe Gospel According to Dan Brown: The Real Message Behind the Mysteries

(Oct., $19.99) by Jeff Dunn and Craig Bubeck investigates the worldview preached in Brown's novels.

Jack Bauer's Having a Bad Day: An Unauthorized Investigation of Faith in 24, Season 1

(Oct., $19.99) by Tim Wesemann analyzes, episode by episode, the faith truths presented in the first season of the TV series, 24

.

COPPERHOUSE[dist. by Pilgrim Press]

Oil and Water: Two Faiths, One God

(Sept., $19.95 paper) by Amir Hussain notes the differences and similarities between Christianity and Islam.

CORNELL UNIV. PRESSEating Beauty: The Eucharist and the Spiritual Arts of the Middle Ages

(Sept., $39.95) by Ann W. Astell sees a relationship between the Eucharist and aesthetics.

COWLEY PUBLICATIONSEngaging News Media: A Practical Guide for People of Faith

(Sept., $14.95 paper) by Mark Kelley examines issues of truth and trustworthiness in the media.

Take God to Work

(Sept., $13.95 paper) by Gary Moreau offers Christian solutions to job challenges.

CROSSROAD PUBLISHINGWomen Saints: 365 Devotions and Prayers

(Sept., $19.95 paper) by Madonna Sophia Compton et al. assembles a year's worth of readings from women saints, with special attention to Marian feast days.

Holy Land USA: A Catholic Ride Through America's Evangelical Landscape

(Sept., $16.95 paper) by Peter Feuerherd contrasts evangelicals and Catholics.

CROSSROAD/HERDER HERDERHanding on the Faith: The Church's Mission and Challenge

(Sept., $24.95 paper) by Robert Imbelli et al. launches the Church in the 21st Century series sponsored by Boston College, bringing together voices in Catholic life and thought.

CROSSWAY BOOKSWhat Jesus Demands from the World

(Sept., $19.99) by John Piper identifies Jesus' demands in the four Gospels. 30,000 first printing.

Redemptive Suffering: Lessons Learned from the Garden of Gethsemane

(Sept., $11.99 paper) by Leslie Montgomery delves into the relationship between human suffering and God's love.

CRYSTAL CLARITYThe Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda, as Remembered by His Disciple, Swami Kriyananda

(Sept., $24.95) serves as a new commentary for a modern audience. 20,000 first printing. $250,000 ad/promo.

IVAN R. DEEA Secular Faith

(Sept., $26.95) by Darryl Hart announces that to enlist faith for political purposes is to trivialize Christianity's most important claims.

DESERET BOOKJesus Christ and the World of the New Testament

(Sept., $39.95) by Richard Holzapfel et al. is an illustrated reference guide to New Testament culture, language, history and teachings.

The Ten Virgins: Ten Women, Ten Stories, Ten Lessons for Our Day

(Oct., $18.95) by Emily Freeman expands upon the parable of the 10 virgins by providing each with an identity and individual story.

The Innkeeper's Wife: The Rest of the Christmas Story

(Oct., $12.95) by Lynda M. Wilson views the nativity through the eyes of the supposed midwife to Mary.

DEVORASolomon the Accountant

(Sept., $16.95 paper) by Edward M. Krauss spins fiction about Jewish baby boomers.

A Widow's Tale

(Oct.; $21.95, paper $16.95) by Dina Bar-Tov. This novel tells how the widow of a rabbi struggles in the Orthodox world.

Eretz Yisrael in the Parashah: The Centrality of the Land of Israel in the Torah

(Dec., $21.95) by Moshe Lichtman probes every reference to the Land of Israel in the five books of Moses.

DISCOVERY HOUSEGod Alone

(Sept., $11.99 paper) by Joanie Yoder shares heartfelt devotionals.

Who Has Your Heart?

(Oct., $11.99 paper) by Emily Ryan invites single women to find self-discovery through Christ.

DOUBLEDAY

Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints

(Sept., $15.95) by Thomas J. Craughwell presents portraits of sanctified individuals with unsaintly backgrounds. 20,000 first printing.

Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace: My Spiritual Journey in Opus Dei

(Sept., $19.95) by Scott Hahn depicts how membership in Opus Dei affected all aspects of the author's life. 25,000 first printing.

Grace Under Fire: Letters of Faith in Times of War

(Feb., $16.95), compiled by Andrew Carroll, collects letters and e-mails composed by U.S. soldiers and their families during every major conflict in American history. 75,000 first printing.

WM. B. EERDMANSA Time to Embrace: Same-Gender Relationships in Religion, Law and Politics

(Sept., $25) by William Stacy Johnson addresses the legitimacy of same-gender covenants.

The Luminous Dusk: Finding God in the Deep, Still Places

(Sept., $14 paper) by Dale C. Allison Jr. advocates seeking the serenity of God in a busy world.

Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony

(Sept., $32) by Richard Bauckham draws on new evidence to review biblical experiences.

FAIR WINDS PRESSTurning the Solomon Key

(Sept., $27.95) by Robert Lomas highlights the Masonic experience of the founding fathers.

Full of Grace

(Oct., $26.95 paper) by Lisa Haddock is a boxed kit that contains a statue of the Virgin Mary with a short book on her life.

FIRESIDEMitzvah Chic

(Oct., $18 paper) by Gail Anthony Greenberg is a guide to planning a bar or bat mitzvah.

The Gospel According to Walt Baby Love

(Feb. 2007, $21) by Walt Baby Love is the story of the radio personality's road from gospel and R&B musician to ordained minister.

FONS VITAEHinduism and Its Spiritual Masters

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by William Stoddart is an illustrated guide to Hindu mythology, metaphysics and spirituality.

FORDHAM UNIV. PRESSThe Land, the Bible and History: Toward the Land That I Will Show You

(Nov., $40) by Alain Marchadour and David Neuhaus presents a Catholic view of the Holy Land.

FORTRESS PRESSSharing Food: Christian Practices for Enjoyment

(Sept., $15 paper) by L. Shannon Jung claims that everyday communal eating can make us more mindful of God's presence.

Great Women of the Bible: In Art and Literature, Abridged Edition

(Oct., $29) by Dorothee Soelle and Joe H. Kirchberger blends the stories of 15 biblical characters with more than 200 images of them.

Encountering Jesus & Buddha: Their Lives and Teachings

(Nov.; $22, paper $16) by Ulrich Luz and Axel Michaels plumbs the contemporary significance of the two figures.

FREE PRESSThe Faith Club: A Muslim, a Christian, a JewThree Women Search for Understanding

(Oct., $25) by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Pricilla Warner interweaves the stories of three Americans and their religions.

GEORGETOWN UNIV. PRESSThe Values Campaign? The Christian Right and the 2004 Elections

(Sept.; $44.95, paper $26.95), edited by John C. Green et al., maintains that moral traditionalism will continue to be a major force.

Medical Care at the End of Life: A Catholic Perspective

(Oct., $16.95 paper) by David Kelly guides life's final decisions.

GUIDEPOSTS BOOKSFirstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd

(Oct., $19.95) by Sue Monk Kidd gathers personal reflections about the author's spiritual awakening. 250,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.

Praying for My Life

(Oct., $17.95) by Marion Bond West recounts a changed life. 50,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo.

A Simple Christmas: A Faith-Filled Guide to a Meaningful and Stress-Free Christmas

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by Sharon Hanby-Robie shares tips for handling the Christmas rush. 50,000 first printing.

HAMPTON ROADSMeditations from Conversations with God

(Sept., $7.95 paper) by Neale Donald Walsch. This repackaged gift edition pairs color photography with inspirational prose.

For Those I Loved

(Oct., $17.95 paper) by Martin Gray is a new edition of the Holocaust survivor's memoir originally published in 1972, now with a new opening and a photo-essay about his family and work. 50,000 first printing.

HARCOURTThus Saith the Lord

(Nov., $25) by Richard E. Rubenstein examines the moral codes that developed from the words of Jeremiah and Isaiah.

HARMONYLife After Death: The Burden of Proof

(Oct., $24) by Deepak Chopra declares that our most essential self uses the end of life to "pass over" into the next lifetime. 200,000 first printing.

HARPERCOLLINSA Match Made in Heaven

(Jan., $24.95) by Zev Chafets examines the confluence of Jews and evangelical Christians in the U.S.

HARPER SAN FRANCISCOA History of the End of the World

(Sept., $25.95) by Jonathan Kirsch notes how the Book of Revelation has been used and abused ever since Roman times. 50,000 first printing.

Jesus: Uncovering the Life, the Teachings and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary

(Oct., $24.95) by Marcus Borg paints Jesus as a charismatic healer, sage and prophet. 75,000 first printing.

Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know

(Feb., $24.95) by Stephen Prothero contends that religion should become the fourth "R" of American education. 50,000 first printing.

HARVARD UNIV. PRESSGod's Universe

(Sept., $16.95) by Owen Gingerich cites Johannes Kepler while asserting that a creative scientist can also be a believer in divine design.

HARVEST HOUSE101 Most Puzzling Bible Verses: Insight into Frequently Misunderstood Scriptures

(Sept., $11.99 paper) by Tim Demy and Gary Stewart clarifies confusing passages.

The Bare Bones Bible Handbook: 10 Minutes to Understanding Each Book of the Bible

(Sept., $12.99 paper) by Jim George serves as a quick overview.

HAY HOUSEYour Immortal Reality: How to Break the Cycle of Birth and Death

(Sept., $24.95) by Gary R. Renard tells how to integrate advanced spiritual principles into daily life to stop the need to reincarnate.

HENDRICKSONThe Life and Diary of David Brainerd

(Sept., $16.95 paper), edited by Jonathan Edwards, relates how the early missionaries presented the gospel to American Indians.

Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and Literature in the Time of Jesus

(Oct., $19.95 paper) by Brad H. Young explains the pertinence of rabbinic thought to Jesus and to the New Testament.

HERALD PRESSStories: How Mennonites Came to Be

(Sept., $9.99 paper) by John D. Roth links the life of Dirk Willems with the present.

Blessed Are the Pacifists

(Sept., $11.99 paper) by Thomas Tryzna views pacifism as a way of life grounded in scripture.

HIMALAYAN INSTITUTEEmpowering the Soul: A Collection of Essays Exploring Global Healing and Spiritual Well-Being

(Sept., $12.95 paper). This compilation of essays gathered from talks at the Sacred Link Conference in 2004 is introduced by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.

HOUGHTON MIFFLINThe Best American Spiritual Writing 2006

(Oct., $28; $14 paper), edited by Philip Zaleski, includes contributions from Michael Chabon, Malcolm Gladwell and John Updike.

HYPERIONYearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life

(Sept., $23.95) by Rabbi Irwin Kula with Linda Loewenthal perceives yearning as the defining emotional experience of our time. 50,000 first printing.

IDEALS PUBLICATIONSSeeds of Faith Library

(Oct., $19.95) by Norman Vincent Peale combines five books in a slipcase to create a minilibrary.

Ideals Christmas

(Oct., $6.95 paper), edited by Marjorie Lloyd, honors the traditions of Christmas in stories, poems and devotions.

IGNATIUS PRESSHell and Other Destinations: A Novelist's Reflections on This World and the Next

(Sept., $15.95 paper) by Piers Paul Read contemplates assorted topics in relation to Catholic faith.

What It Means to Be a Christian

(Sept., $14.95) by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) describes Christian living in the modern world. 15,000 first printing.

Pope Benedict XVI: Servant of the Truth

(Oct., $24.95) by Peter Seewald follows the pope in a photo-biography from infancy to papacy. 40,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

INDIANA UNIV. PRESSDomenico Tiepolo: A New Testament

(Oct., $75) by Adelheid M. Gealt and George Knox recaptures the 18th-century Venetian artist's drawings for the New Testament.

A Reader in Pentecostal Theology: Voices from the First Generation

(Oct.; $50, paper $22.95), edited by Douglas Jacobsen, collects foundational texts of early Pentecostal theology.

INNER OCEANDeeksha: The Fire from Heaven

(Sept., $15.95 paper) by Kiara Windrider with Grace Sears clarifies the spiritual force behind the Oneness Movement founded by Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma.

INNER TRADITIONSCrusade Against the Grail: The Struggle Between the Cathars, the Templars and the Church of Rome

(Oct., $16.95 paper) by Otto Rahan is the first English translation of a book published in Germany in 1933 that popularized the legend of the Cathars and the Holy Grail.

INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR CO.Forbidden Religion: Suppressed Heresies of the West

(Nov., $18 paper), edited by J. Douglas Kenyon, detects a thread uniting so-called heretical religions banned by the orthodox church over the centuries.

INNER TRADITIONS/DESTINYAn Illustrated History of the Knights Templar

(Nov., $19.95 paper) by James Wasserman retells myths and historical truths about the warriors destroyed as heretics 700 years ago.

The Haitian Vodou Handbook: Protocols for Riding with the Lwa

(Jan., $16.95 paper) by Kevin Filan builds respectful relationships with the Vodou pantheon.

INTEGRITY PUBLISHERSI Promise

(Sept., $22.99) by Gary Smalley specifies five promises to build trust between husband and wife. 150,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

The Secrets Men Keep

(Oct., $22.99) by Stephen Arterburn identifies the inner fears of men. 75,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

It's Not My Fault

(Jan., $22.99) by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. The psychologists contend that people's most common excuse is life's most dangerous. 100,000 first printing. $80,000 ad/promo.

INTERVARSITY PRESSWhy Politics Needs Religion

(Sept., $19 paper) by Brendan Sweetman rejects the charge that religion should not be mixed with politics.

Evil and the Justice of God

(Nov., $18) by N.T. Wright comments on how evil presents itself in society today.

Reconciliation Blues

(Dec., $20) by Edward Gilbreath gives a black perspective on living in a mostly white Christian culture.

JEWISH LIGHTSMoses and the Journey to Leadership: Timeless Lessons of Effective Management from the Bible and Today's Leaders

(Sept., $21.99) by Norman J. Cohen cites Moses as the paradigm for a successful leader.

Judaism and Justice: The Jewish Passion to Repair the World

(Oct., $24.99) by Rabbi Sidney Schwarz urges a renewed spirit of social justice in Jewish identity; foreword by Elie Wiesel.

Finding Hope: Cultivating God's Gift of a Hopeful Spirit

(Oct., $16.99 paper) by Marcia Ford states that a hopeful spirit is key to fulfillment.

JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETYThe Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons

(Oct., $30) by Jill Hammer contains daily readings that link sacred stories with the natural world.

Folktales of the Jews, Vol. 1: Tales from the Sephardic Dispersion

(Nov., $75), edited by Dan Ben-Amos, begins a projected five-volume series of stories from the Israel Folktale Archives.

JOSSEY-BASSFinding the Deep River Within: A Woman's Guide to Recovering Balance and Meaning in Everyday Life

(Sept., $22.95) by Abby Seixas suggests a step-by-step regimen for women to slow down and to reconnect with their spiritual lives.

On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz: 25 Years of Pre-Dawn Car Trips, Mind Blowing Encounters and Inspiring Conversations with a Man of Wisdom

(Sept., $24.95) by Arthur Kurzweil spins tales of a charismatic holy man.

The Blogging Church: Sharing the Story of Your Church Through Blogs

(Jan., $19.95 paper) by Brian Bailey and Terry Storch explains how to spread the word more forcefully.

JUDSON PRESSA Guide to Black Family Ministry

(Nov., $16 paper), compiled by Sammie Dortch et al. follows Church and Family Together: A Congregational Manual for Black Family Ministry

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KNOPFLetter to a Christian Nation

(Nov., $16.95) by Sam Harris challenges the legitimacy of fundamentalist Christian faith. 5-city author tour.

KREGELRaising Children in Blended Families: Helpful Insights, Expert Opinions and True Stories

(Sept., $11.99 paper) by Maxine Marsolini teaches the art of stepparenting. Ad/promo.

The Costly Call, Book 2: The Untold Story

(Oct., $11.99 paper) by Emir Fethi Caner and H. Edward Pruitt. This sequel tells more stories about Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and secularists who sacrificed all to follow Christ. Ad/promo.

KTAV PUBLISHINGQuestions Christians Ask the Rabbi

(Sept., $22.95) by Rabbi Ron Isaacs pulls together questions and answers from the Web site, www.rabbiron.com

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LIBRARY OF AMERICAAmerican Religious Poems: An Anthology

(Oct., $40), edited by Harold Bloom and Jesse Zuba, contains hundreds of poems by more than 200 poets. 20,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.

LITURGICAL PRESSFreeing Celibacy

(Sept., $16.95) by Donald Cozzens sees priestly celibacy as a source of power and a gift of the Spirit.

Being Catholic in a Culture of Choice

(Oct., $19.95 paper) by Thomas P. Rausch, analyzes recent studies of young adult Catholics.

LLEWELLYNThe Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism

(Jan., $24.95 paper) by Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis is a one-volume reference guide.

LOYOLA PRESSThe Shoemaker's Gospel: A Fable

(Sept., $16.95) by Daniel Brent is the press's first original work of fiction, about Jesus and his friends.

Guardian Angels: True Stories of Answered Prayers

(Sept., $14.95 paper) by Joan Wester Anderson collects actual stories of faith and reward.

The Best Catholic Writing 2006

(Oct., $14.95 paper), edited by Brian Doyle, anthologizes the most thoughtful writing of the year.

MERCER UNIV. PRESSThe Baptist River: Essays on Many Tributaries of a Diverse Tradition

(Nov., $35 paper), edited by W. Glenn Jonas Jr. Essays highlight theological and social differences between Baptist groups in North America.

The New Brothers Grimm and Their Left Behind Fairy Tales

(Dec., $20 paper) by David T. Morgan responds to the Left Behind series by challenging the theological arguments it puts forth.

MESORAHLife Is a Test

(Nov., $20.99) by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis blends advice, uplift and inspiration.

Nachmanides on Exodus, Vol. II (Hebrew: Ramban on Chumash/Bereishis)

(Dec., $28.99) is the fourth book in an eight-volume translation and explanation of Bible commentary by a 13th-century Jewish scholar from Spain.

MOODY/NORTHFIELDThe Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships

(Sept., $18.97 intro. price) by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas itemizes proven techniques for giving and receiving apologies. 200,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

Your Money Map

(Dec., $19.99 paper) by Howard Dayton adds up to biblically based financial freedom. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

MOREHOUSEGod's Top 10: Blowing the Lid Off the Commandments

(Sept., $19.95 paper) by Anne Robertson contemplates the moral issues of our day through the lens of each of the commandments.

Ask the Animals: Spiritual Wisdom from All God's Creatures

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by Elizabeth Canham calls the animal kingdom a treasure trove of images of our creator.

MORNING LIGHTInner Journey: Views from the Christian Tradition

(Sept., $22.50), edited by Lorraine Kisly, anthologizes such writers as Thomas Merton, Elaine Pagels and Philip Zaleski, who have appeared in Parabola

magazine.

The Spiritual Roots of Yoga

(Oct., $15.95) by Ravi Ravindra outlines the origins of yoga and its underlying philosophy.

MULTNOMAHBridge Called Hope

(Sept., $13.99 paper) by Kim Meeder. More than 20 true stories illustrate the depth of God's love in the midst of pain.

Deception

(Oct., $19.99) by Randy Alcorn. Ollie Chandler investigates a perplexing murder mystery amid a jumble of lies and secrets.

NAVPRESSPlastic Jesus

(Sept., $12.99 paper) by Eric Sandras seeks to trade in a soul-numbing suburban mentality for a Christian sense of purpose.

Crossing Myself

(Sept., $12.99 paper) by Greg Garrett is a spiritual memoir chronicling a transformation from despair to joy.

NELSON BOOKSThe Way of the Wild Heart: A Map for the Masculine Journey

(Nov., $22.99) by John Eldredge delineates the six stages of manhood envisioned by God.

Soul Cravings

(Nov., $19.99) by Erwin McManus demonstrates how the longing for community, meaning and destiny point to the existence of God.

Confessions of an Amateur Believer

(Jan., $13.99 paper) by Patty Kirk follows an atheist's initially reluctant path that finally leads her to contentment and faith.

Me, Myself and Bob

(Jan., $22.99) by Phil Vischer. The creator of Veggie Tales recounts his tribulations and triumph.

NEW AMERICAN LIBRARYThe Sinner's Guide to the Evangelical Right

(Sept., $12.95 paper) by Robert Lanham employs humor aimed at those who can expect to be left behind in the End of Days.

NEW CITY PRESSThe Path of Merciful Love: 99 Sayings by Thrse of Lisieux

(Sept., $14.95), edited by Marc Foley, is the latest in the publisher's Words to Live By series.

NEW LEAFThe Jesus Sensitive Church

(Sept., $12.99 paper) by Ron Auch and Dean Niforatos considers the rising commercialism and conformity within Christian worship in America.

Remote Control

(Sept., $9.99 paper) by Carl Kerby assesses messages and agendas behind movies, television and books.

NEW SEEDSChanting the Psalms: A Practical Guide with Instructional CD

(Dec., $18.95) by Cynthia Bourgeault displays an ancient spiritual practice for modern Christians. 25,000 first printing.

Echoing Silence: Thomas Merton on the Vocation of Writing

(Feb., $20 paper) by Robert Inchausti quotes the spiritual writer on writing itself.

NEW WORLD LIBRARYElements of Prayer: Learning to Pray in Real Life

(Sept., $16) by Joe B. Jewell answers the questions: what is prayer and how does one pray?

Let There Be Light: Modern Cosmology and KabbalahA New Conversation Between Science and Religion

(Nov., $15.95 paper) by Howard Smith explores how modern science complements Judaism's ancient mystical theology.

NEW YORK UNIV. PRESSDeeper Shades of Purple: Womanism in Religion and Society

(Sept.; $75, paper $24), edited by Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas, revisits Alice Walker's definition of womanism.

NILGIRI(dist. by PGW)

Take Your Time: How to Find Patience, Peace & Meaning

(Sept., $15 paper) by Eknath Easwaran teaches the way to relax in a frantic world.

ONEWORLDLuminal Darkness: Imaginal Gleanings from Zoharic Literature

(Sept., $70) by Elliot Wolfson elucidates Kabbalistic texts.

Baha'u'llah: A Short Biography

(Sept., $15.95 paper) by Moojan Momen surveys the life, the works and the teachings.

ORBIS BOOKSRemembering Henri: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen

(Sept., $16 paper), edited by Gerald S. Twomey and Claude Pomerleau, gathers reflections by those who knew and worked with him.

The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart

(Sept., $15 paper) by Joan Chittister inquires into what it means to be born in the image of God.

OUR SUNDAY VISITORMasonry Unmasked: An Insider Reveals the Secrets of the Lodge

(Sept., $14.95 paper) by John Salza exposes deceptions, conspiracies and spiritual beliefs contradicting Catholicism.

Managing Stress with the Help of Your Catholic Faith

(Sept., $5.95 paper) by Mary Lou Rosien is a tool for confronting and overcoming worldly challenges.

OXFORD UNIV. PRESSMecca and Main Street

(Sept., $26) by Geneive Abdo addresses the Muslim presence in America after 9/11.

The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot

(Oct., $22) by Bart D. Ehrman relates the discovery and restoration of the ancient papyrus document.

The Night Offices

(Nov., $28) by Phyllis A. Tickle. This complement to The Divine Hours

gathers prayers, psalms, hymns and more not included in the original trilogy.

PALGRAVE MACMILLANStem Cell Wars

(Oct., $24.95) by Eve Herold indicates how the outcome of the debate could affect us all. 40,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

Compassionate Community

(Oct., $24.95) by Jonathan Miller. Kentucky's state treasurer highlights 10 nonpartisan values with Old Testament stories. 30,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo.

PANTHEONCharisma

(Feb., $27.50) by Philip Rieff cites what society has lost with the absence of God, the disappearance of the sacred and the elimination of authority.

PARACLETE PRESSStrange Heaven: The Virgin Mary as Woman, Mother, Disciple and Advocate

(Sept., $21.95) by Jon M. Sweeney delves into the many meanings of her life and their importance to human history. $15,000 ad/promo.

A Catalogue of Angels: The Heavenly, the Fallen and the Holy Ones Among Us

(Sept., $16.95 paper) by Vinita Hampton Wright takes an overview of angels according to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

All God's Creatures: The Blessing of Animal Companions

(Sept., $16.95 paper) by Debra Farrington underscores what it means to live in a godly relationship with domestic animals.

PARAGON HOUSEScience and the Soul: What We Can Know

(Sept., $19.95) by Dudley C. Gould investigates scientific evidence and literature to learn what happens to the soul after death.

PARALLAX PRESSA Mindful Way: Eight Weeks to Happiness

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by Jeanie Seward-Magee outlines a program for self-realization and spiritual growth.

Two Treasures: Teachings on Calming Anger and Generating Compassion

(Feb., $8.95 paper) by Thich Nhat Hanh. Sutra commentaries lead to a realization of Buddhist ideals of simplicity and generosity.

PAULINE BOOKSLet Me Go to the Father's House: John Paul II's Strength in Weakness

(Sept., $18.95 paper) by Stanislaw Dziwisz. The pope's private secretary, his personal physician and others near to him share their memories.

Matthew: The Journey Toward Hope

(Sept., $15.95 paper) by Elena Bosetti brings a prayerful and feminine perspective to the gospel. Two more Bosetti titles in September (each $12.95 paper) are Mark: The Risk of Believing

and Luke: The Song of God's Mercy
.

PAULIST PRESSEncountering 'the Other'

(Sept., $8.95 paper) by Jean Vanier promotes healing and peace by understanding differences in people of other nationalities and religions.

I Don't Want to Go to Church: Practical Ways to Deal with Kids and Religion (Whether You're Religious or Not!)

(Nov., $9.95 paper) by Scott Cooper acts as a practical guide for modern parents.

PELICAN PUBLISHINGSoul Storm: Finding God Amidst Disaster

(Sept., $19.99; $22.99 with music CD) by Bruce Lee Smith. The Louisiana minister and Katrina survivor marks the power of faith in helping rebuild our souls, lives and communities after national and personal disasters.

PILGRIM PRESSWhere Have All the Prophets Gone? Reclaiming Prophetic Preaching in America

(Oct., $22) by Marvin McMickle stresses the importance of preaching the message of Jesus and the biblical prophets.

Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians and Gays in Black Churches

(Oct., $24) by Horace L. Griffin analyzes homophobia in the African-American Christian community.

PRINCETON UNIV. PRESSJihad in Islamic History: Doctrines and Practice

(Oct., $22.95) by Michael Bonner sheds light on recent controversies over jihad.

Buddhist Goddesses of India

(Dec., $35) by Miranda Shaw illustrates and retells the legends of 19 divine women.

PROMETHEUS BOOKSThe Reason-Driven Life: What Am I Here on Earth for?

(Sept., $24) by Robert M. Price uses reason as a tool for developing moral maturity and a realistic life perspective.

Intolerance and the Gospel: Selected Texts from the New Testament

(Nov., $26) by Gerd Ludemann discusses the inherently intolerant attitude that has characterized monotheistic belief systems generally and Christianity in particular.

PUBLIC AFFAIRSHoly Unexpected: My New Life as a Jew

(Sept., $25) by Robin Chotzinoff is an irreverent account of a midlife spiritual awakening.

A Great and Godly Adventure: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving

(Oct., $22) by Godfrey Hodgson show that much of what we think we know about the Pilgrims is wrong.

PUTNAMJohn's Story: The Last Eyewitness

(Nov., $24.95) by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins begins a four-book series recounting the life of Jesus from the point of view of the four gospel writersMatthew, Mark, Luke and John. 400,000 first printing. $300,000 ad/promo. Author appearances.

QUEST BOOKSMandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing

(Sept., $28.95 paper) by Judith Cornell is a 10th-anniversary edition, complete with a CD of meditations set to music.

REGALThe Truth Comes Out: The Story of My Heart's Transformation

(Sept., $19.99) by Nancy Heche concerns the death of her husband from AIDS and her survival after discovering his secret homosexual life.

RELEVANT BOOKSEverybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die

(Sept., $14.99 paper) by David Crowder with Mike Hogan discourses on life, death and bluegrass.

The Relevant Nation: 50 Activists, Artists and Innovators Who Are Changing Their World Through Faith

(Sept., $14.99 paper), edited by Heather Zydek, takes in the worlds of art, entertainment, science, business and social justice.

RESURRECTION PRESSGrowing in Faith When a Catholic Marriage Fails

(Sept., $8.95) by Antoinette Bosco offers hope, encouragement and support for divorced Catholics.

Ending Abortion: Not Just Fighting It

(Sept., $9.95) by Father Frank Pavone excoriates the negative ramifications on society since abortion was legalized.

REVELLAll In: Gambling on Life, Love & Faith in a World of Risk

(Sept., $17.99) by Michael DiMarco emphasizes that true faith in life entails risking on things unseen.

Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope

(Oct., $19.99) by Tina Zahn with Wanda Dyson tells what transpired following a suicide attempt. $125,000 ad/promo.

ROWMAN LITTLEFIELDTikkun Reader: The 20th Anniversary

(Sept., $24.95), edited by Michael Lerner, collects the best from Tikkun

magazine.

The Moth to the Flame: A Novel: The Life of the Sufi Poet Rumi

(Nov., $16.95 paper) by Connie Zweig is said to be the first novel about the writer.

The Way of Splendor, Updated 25th Anniversary Edition: Jewish Mysticism and Modern Psychology

(Dec., $16.95 paper) by Edward Hoffman discloses how the Kabbalah influenced the growth of Western psychological thought.

ST. ANTHONY MESSENGER PRESSBringing Home the Gospel

(Sept., $10.95 paper) by Judith Dunlap relates the Bible to daily life.

Do We Worship the Same God?

(Sept., $12.95 paper) by George Dardess assists readers in discerning whether Christians and Muslims worship the same deity.

ST. MARTINSGonzo Judaism: A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith

(Sept., $22.95) by Niles Goldstein rethinks Jewish identity, community, holidays and rituals.

ST. MARYS PRESSCoach Them Well: Fostering Faith & Developing Character in Athletes

(Sept., $13.95 paper) by Dale D. Brown et al. College coaches share their faith stories.

The Deepest Longing of Young People: Loving Without Conditions

(Oct., $14.95 paper) by Jerry Goebel advises that adults should spend more time with the young.

SCHOCKENThe Wicked Son: Anti-Semitism, Self-Hatred and the Jews

(Oct., $19.95) by David Mamet. The playwright confronts what he sees as an insidious predilection among some Jews.

Pesach for the Rest of Us: Making the Passover Seder Your Own

(Feb., $23) by Marge Piercy applies to Jews at all levels of practice.

SERVANT BOOKSLast Words

(Sept., $14.99 paper) by Paul Thigpen regards the nature of Christian hope and the promise of eternal life.

Does the Bible Really Say That?

(Sept., $13.99 paper) by Patrick Madrid probes the biblical roots of much Catholic teaching.

SHAMBHALAPracticing Peace in Times of War

(Sept., $15.95) by Pema Chodron advances methods of promoting peace. 75,000 first printing.

The Best Buddhist Writing 2006

(Oct., $15.95 paper), edited by Melvin McLeod and editors of Shambhala Sun
, covers a broad array of topics. 30,000 first printing.

What Makes You Not a Buddhist

(Jan., $19.95) by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse dispenses with trendy misconceptions about Buddhism.

SHEED WARDEpiphanies & Elegies

(Dec., $19.95) by Brian Doyle collects pieces filled with humor, faith and an Irish Catholic heritage.

The Best American Catholic Short Fiction: An Anthology of Modern Masters

(Feb., $17.95 paper), edited by Daniel McVeigh and Patricia Schnapp, spans most of the 20th century.

SIMON SCHUSTERMiddle Church: Reclaiming the Moral Values of the Faithful Majority from the Religious Right

(Sept., $25) by Bob Edgar. The general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Christ and former congressman tells why the religious right is wrong.

Applebee's America: How Successful Political, Business and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community

(Sept., $26) by Ron Fournier et al. affirms how candidates, businesses and churches can reach voters, customers and true believers by finding out what they care about. 75,000 first printing.

SNOW LIONThe Psychology of Buddhist Tantra

(Oct., $18.95 paper) by Rob Preece explores the belief through Western psychology.

Penetrating Wisdom: The Aspiration of Samantabhadra

(Oct., $22.95) by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is an authoritative text.

SORIN BOOKSTake Five: One Hundred Meditations to De-Stress Your Days

(Sept., $10.95 paper) by Joseph M. Champlin pairs stories from everyday life with a spiritual suggestion and scriptural thought.

SOURCEBOOKSThe Catholicism Answer Book

(Jan. 2007, $14.95 paper) by John Trigliano Jr. and Kenneth Brighenti answers 300 key questions.

STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESSBuddha in Sri Lanka: Remembered Yesterdays

(Sept., $27.95 paper) by Swarna Wickremeratne combines memoir, history and present-day narrative to show how Buddhism is lived there.

STEEPLE HILLNorah's Ark

(Sept., $13.95 paper) by Judy Baer. The owner of a pet shop falls for a handsome Christian policeman who doesn't like animals.

Abide with Me

(Sept., $13.95 paper) by Delia Parr. Faith pulls three middle-aged New Jersey sisters through life-changing crises.

Grave Risk

(Jan., $13.95 paper) by Hannah Alexander. When a high school principal dies, a nurse questions her own sanity and faith.

STERLINGThe Illustrated Timeline of Religion: A Crash Course in Words & Pictures

(Oct., $12.95 paper) by Laura Smith travels the path of faith through all of humanity's existence.

STRANG/CHARISMA HOUSEIt's Never Too Late

(Oct., $19.99) by Zachery Tims. Once a teen criminal and now a Florida pastor, Tims appeals to Christians to move from difficult circumstances to the achievement of dreams.

STRANG/FRONTLINEThe Coming Fall of Islam in Iran

(Oct., $11.99 paper) by Reza Safa announces that thousands of former Muslims are converting to Christianity.

STRANG/SILOAMLord, I Need Your Healing Power

(Oct., $14.99 paper) by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock challenges readers to embrace biblically based principles to obtain wellness.

Seven Pillars of Health

(Jan., $19.99) by Don Colbert, M.D., discloses seven principles for healthy lifestyle choices enabling people to enjoy the divine health God intended.

SWEDENBORG FOUNDATIONSecrets of Heaven, Vol. 1, Part 1

(Oct., $15 paper) by Emanuel Swedenborg is a new scholarly translation by Lisa Hyatt Cooper.

TARCHERReligion Gone Bad: The Hidden Dangers of the Christian Right

(Sept., $24.95) by Mel White recommends how to resist the movement's powerful agenda.

The Maharishi Effect

(Oct., $24.95) by Geoff Gilpin depicts the clash between promise and reality within Transcendental Meditation.

TEMPLETON FOUNDATION PRESSWhy the Science and Religion Dialogue Matters: Voices from the International Society for Science and Religion

(Oct., $19.95 paper), edited by Fraser Watts and Kevin Dutton, contains international and multifaith points of view.

Science and the Search for Meaning: Perspectives from International Scientists

(Nov., $24.95 paper), edited by Jean Staune, gathers articles by 15 leaders from the fields of science and religion.

TRAFALGAR SQUAREFrom Hodder & Stoughton:Benedict XVI: Commander of the Faith

(Oct., $13.95 paper) by Rupert Shortt studies the life of the enigmatic new pope.

From Lion UK:Jesus, Man or Myth?

(Sept., $11.95 paper) by Carsten Peter Thiede. The theologian and biblical scholar elucidates the question.

From Robson Books:Beasts of the Field: The Revealing Natural History of Animals in the Bible

(Nov., $29.95) by Michael Bright observes the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, Jonah and the Whale, the plagues of Egypt and more.

TWENTY-THIRD PUBLICATIONSThe Jesus Women

(Sept., $14.95) by Marci Alborghetti is a first-person account of 12 women from the gospels.

Turning Points: Unlocking the Treasures of the Church

(Sept., $12.95) by Jim Philipps maps the history and tradition of the Catholic Church and the changes during its existence.

TYNDALEWhere Was God?

(Oct., $14.99) by Erwin Lutzer attests to God's sovereignty even when natural disasters strike.

Epicenter

(Oct., $24.99) by Joel Rosenberg predicts that current events in the Middle East will affect the entire world.

Sacred Obsession

(Oct., $13.99) by Becky Tirabassi reveals how to overcome life's distractions to focus on a holy obsession with God. 50,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.

Family

(Oct., $13.99) by Karen Kingsbury is the fourth installment in the Firstborn series.

ULYSSES PRESSAtheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism

(Sept., $14.95 paper) by David Mills details why God is unnecessary to explain the universe.

UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM PRESSInside Intermarriage: A Christian Partner's Perspective on Raising a Jewish Family

(Sept., $15.95 paper) by Jim Keen enables mixed families to achieve harmony.

UNIV. OF ALABAMA PRESSAll Out of Faith: Southern Women on Spirituality

(Sept., $29.95), edited by Wendy Reed and Jennifer Horne, conveys the thinking of Dorothy Allison, Barbara Kingsolver, Frances Mayes and many more.

UNIV. OF CALIFORNIAOpening the Doors of Wonder: Reflections on Religious Rites of Passage

(Oct., $24.95) by Arthur J. Magida is a collection of interviews with celebrities, journalists, writers and artists about their own experiences.

UNIV. OF CHICAGOThe Truth About Conservative Christians: What They Think and What They Believe

(Oct., $22.50) by Andrew Greeley and Michael Hout dispels the myth that evangelicals are a monolithic voting block.

UNIV. OF ILLINOIS PRESSSpoils of the Kingdom: Clergy Misconduct and Religious Community

(Feb. 2007, $38) by Anson Shupe looks at episodes of sexual abuse, financial fraud and authoritarianism across the religious spectrum.

UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESSNation of Religions: The Politics of Pluralism in Multireligious America

(Oct.; $49.95, paper $19.95), edited by Stephen Prothero, focuses on four recently arrived religious communitiesMuslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhsand ascertains what they bring to American values.

UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME PRESSIn Lubianka's Shadow: The Memoirs of an American Priest in Stalin's Moscow, 19341945

(Oct., $35) by Leopold L.S. Braun. Father Braun served as pastor of the only Catholic Church allowed to operate during Stalin's reign of terror and WWII.

UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPIJames K. Humphrey and the Sabbath-Day Adventists

(Nov., $50) by R. Clifford Jones narrates the story of an African-American minister who broke from the Seventh-Day Adventist church during the Harlem Renaissance.

UPPER ROOM BOOKSExpecting the Unexpected: An Advent Devotional Guide

(Oct., $13 paper) by Blair Meeks uncovers the historical and theological meaning of Christ's birth, life, death and reign of glory.

An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful: People, Places and Events That Shape Us

(Nov., $17 paper) by W. Paul Jones. Citations both sacred and secular are reminders of the past and inspiration for the future.

USCCB PUBLISHINGUnited States Catholic Catechism for Adults

(Sept., $24.95 paper) by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops includes stories of Catholics who lived out their faith throughout our country's history. 50,000 first printing.

VENDOME PRESSEternal Ganesha

(Oct., $25) text by Gita Mehta collects images, artistic and commercial, of the Hindu deity.

VIKINGFaith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward

(Sept., $24.95) by John C. Danforth. The former Republican senator from Missouri and ordained Episcopal priest criticizes the religious right and calls for change.

Believers: A Journey into Evangelical America

(Oct., $24.95) by Jeffery L. Sheler introduces the thinking of some 60 million American citizens.

What Paul Meant

(Nov., $24.95) by Gary Wills maintains that the best way to discover Jesus is to discover Paul.

W PUBLISHINGFacing Giants

(Nov., $22.99) by Max Lucado employs the image of David to show how we can conquer the giants we face in life. 350,000 first printing.

Parenting: Starting Strong, Finishing Well

(Dec., $19.99) by Charles Swindoll proffers pastoral counseling for building fruitful family relationships.

On the Move

(Feb., $12.99) by Bono arises from the remarks he made at the 2006 National Prayer Breakfast.

WARNERFailing America's Faithful: How Today's Churches Are Mixing God with Politics and Losing Their Way

(Feb., $24.99) by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. The oldest daughter of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy delivers a call to arms for spiritual revival.

WARNER FAITHThe Confident Woman

(Sept., $22.99) by Joyce Meyer encourages women to embrace all that God created them to be.

The Unusual Suspect

(Sept., $23.99) by Stephen Baldwin. The actor identifies the new role in his life, that of a Christian.

Not Easily Broken: A Novel

(Oct., $23.99) by T.D. Jakes. A couple recognizes that their marriage is bound for destruction.

Happily Ever After

(Jan., $16.99) by Kristin Armstrong. The former Mrs. Lance Armstrong composes a 365-day devotional for women seeking peace during the pain of divorce.

WATERBROOK PRESSEmbrace Grace: Welcome to the Forgiven Life

(Sept., $13.99) by Liz Curtis Higgs supplies help for every woman wrestling with past pain and disappointment.

On the Frontline: A Personal Guidebook for the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Challenges of Military Life

(Nov., $13.99 paper) by Tom Neven deals with issues of fidelity, debt, loneliness and trust.

WATKINS(dist. by Sterling)

The New Testament Code: The Cup of the Lord, the Damascus Covenant and the Blood of Christ: Uncovering the Truth About James the Brother of Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls

(Sept., $40) by Robert Eisenman exposes the falsifications and trivializations introduced into New Testament writings. History Book Club selection.

What Islam Did for Us: Understanding Islam's Contribution to Western Civilization

(Sept., $19.95 paper) by Tim Wallace-Murphy stresses the common roots of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

WEISER BOOKSChakra Mantras

(Sept., $16.95 paper) by Thomas Ashley-Farrand fuels spiritual advancement through the use of healing sounds.

Spirit Faces: Truth About the Afterlife

(Oct., $24.95) by Mark Macy emphasizes photographs that capture the clear faces of nonphysical beings.

The Weiser Concise Guide to Yoga for Magick

(Feb., $12.95 paper) by Nancy Wasserman says that spiritual power requires a healthy body and a clear-thinking mind.

WESTBOW PRESSHeartland

(Sept., $19.99) by Davis Bunn. A mysterious man finds fame and fortune when he lands the lead role in a top TV program.

Saint

(Oct., $23.99) by Ted Dekker. An assassin with telekinetic gifts is molded into a killer for an extraordinary mission.

The Christmas Candle

(Oct., $16.99) by Max Lucado. An angel suddenly appears in a lowly candle maker's shop in a small English village.

WESTMINSTER JOHN KNOXThe Ten Commandments for Today

(Nov., $14.95 paper) by Walter J. Harrelson charges that the Ten Commandments are an inadequately mined treasure of helpful insight and guidance for the entire world.

The Gospel According to Science Fiction: From Asimov to H.G. Wells

(Dec., $14.95 paper) by Gabriel McKee uncovers Christian themes in books, movies and TV shows.

WHITE CLOUD PRESSQuarreling with God

(Nov., $19.95 paper), trans. and compiled by Jennifer Ferraro with Latif Bolat, is the first collection in English of mystic hymns by Turkey's rebellious Sufi poets.

WISDOM PUBLICATIONSMindful Politics: A Buddhist Guide to Making the World a Better Place

(Sept., $16.95 paper), edited by Melvin McLeod, assembles the thoughts of Pema Chodron, Sam Harris, Thich Nhat Hanh and many others. 20,000 first printing.

Healing Breath: Zen for Christians and Buddhists in a Wounded World

(Oct., $15.95 paper) by Ruben Habito affirms the compatibility of Zen and Christianity.

YALE UNIV. PRESSThe Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible

(Oct., $30) by Allen Dwight Callahan explores the Bible's role in the triumph of the black experience.

Republic of Mind and Spirit: A Cultural History of American Metaphysical Religion

(Dec., $40) by Catherine L. Albanese follows such evolving versions as Freemasonry, Transcendentalism and the New Age movement.

ZONDERVANS.H.A.P.E.

(Sept., $19.99) by Erik Rees expands on the five purposes described in Rick Warren's The Purpose-Driven Life

. 75,000 first printing.

Answers to Life's Toughest Questions

(Oct., $16.99) by Rick Warren finds results in the Bible. Also from Warren this month is The Power to Change Your Life

($16.95). 100,000 first printing for each.

Prayer

(Oct., $21.99) by Philip Yancey assesses our profound relationship with God. 190,000 first printing.

Ever After

(Jan., $14.99 paper) by Karen Kingsbury is a sequel to Even Now
. 150,000 first printing.

For the complete analysis of fall religion trends and a longer listing of upcoming religion titles, go to www.publishersweekly.com

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