Religion and Philosophy eNewsletter
March 2015
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Backpacking with the saints : wilderness hiking as spiritual practice
by Belden C. Lane

An enchanting narrative for Christians of all denominations, Backpacking with the Saints is an inspiring exploration of how solitude, simplicity, and mindfulness are illuminated and encouraged by the discipline of backcountry wandering, and of how the wilderness itself becomes a way of knowing-an ecology of the soul.
The like switch : an ex-FBI agent's guide to influencing, attracting, and winning people over
by Jack Schafer

Filled with expert tips, techniques and strategies, a former FBI Special Agent—a specialist in behavior analysis and recruiting spies—arms readers with the tools they need for influencing, attracting and winning people over whether it be for a moment or a lifetime. Original. 60,000 first printing.
One nation, under gods : a new American history
by Peter Manseau

The author of Songs for the Butcher's Daughter examines the religious history of America from the Puritans and the books of Thomas Jefferson to the Salem Witch Trials and the cults of the 1960s and the rise of non-traditional Christian politicians today. 25,000 first printing.
Rewilding our hearts : building pathways of compassion and coexistence
by Marc Bekoff

A professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and an animal expert and activist advocates for the rewilding movement to conserve habitats and allow declining populations of wild animals to rebound. Original.
The future of God : a practical approach to spirituality for our times
by Deepak Chopra

The best-selling spiritual writer criticizes the logic and science of such influential atheists as Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris while outlining provocative new approaches to understanding God and faith in the 21st century. 50,000 first printing.
Miracles : what they are, why they happen, and how they can change your life
by Eric Metaxas

The best-selling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy shares compelling case stories that support theories about the plausibility of miracles to discuss what they are, why they happen and how they can be understood. 75,000 first printing.
Fallen leaves : last words on life, love, war, and God
by Will Durant

A personal final work by the Pulitzer Prize- and Presidential Medal of Freedom-winning author of The Story of Civilization, found decades after his death, shares counsel on the pursuit of a meaningful life based on his research into world philosophies, religions and sciences. 30,000 first printing.
The case for grace : a journalist explores the evidence of transformed lives
by Lee Strobel

Shares inspiring stories and experiences from the author's own life that illustrate the ways that God can radically transform the lives of spiritually wayward people
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