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Pastrix : the cranky, beautiful life of a sinner & saint
by Nadia Bolz-Weber
A former stand-up comic and recovering alchoholic, now a Lutheran pastor in Denver, describes her spiritual journey and her experiences at the House for All Sinners and Saints, a church she founded that welcomes a diverse congregation.
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The Penguin book of hell
by Scott G. Bruce
Chronicles three thousand years of visions of Hell, from ancient Greek tales of Hades to the nine circles of Hell in Dante's "Inferno" and twenty-first-century imaginings of Hell on Earth.
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In the closet of the Vatican : power, homosexuality, hypocrisy
by Frédéric Martel
Asserts that corruption and hypocrisy lie at the heart of the Vatican and explains why things have gotten to this point. This brilliant piece of investigative writing is based on four years of research, including extensive interviews with those in power.
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A monk's guide to a clean house and mind
by Shoukei Matsumoto
A unique guide to housecleaning in accordance with the meticulous practices of Buddhist monks combines lighthearted illustrations with Zen insights into airing out a space, avoiding procrastination and creating a calming home environment.
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Next level thinking : 10 powerful thoughts for a successful and abundant life
by Joel Osteen
In his new book Joel Osteen writes that we weren't created to go through life weighed down by the past. God has destined us to rise higher; to the next level. When we leave behind the negative mind-sets, the scarcity mentality, and the limits others have put on us, we'll experience the life of victory, favour, and abundance that was meant for us all along.
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A handful of quiet : happiness in four pebbles by Nhât HanhA Handful of Quiet presents one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community's practice with children. Pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions.
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Sisu
by Joanna Nylund
This ancient Finnish word describes an attitude of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity and perseverance. This key psychological competence enables extraordinary action in times of adversity. To have sisu confers a further dimension of doing so with honesty, integrity and humility.
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