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People of the Book
An Interfaith Dialogue about How Jews, Christians and Muslims Understand Their Sacred Scriptures
Dan Cohn-Sherbok, George D. Chryssides and Usama Hasan. Foreword by Marcus Braybrooke
Exploring the writings of the Torah, Bible and Qu'ran, this book presents a lively and thoughtful discussion of scripture's role in contemporary faith. Analysing the many theological, political and social issues that divide or unite different religious traditions, it reveals modern inspiration, truth and guidance can be drawn from three Holy Writs. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.42in / 230mm x 163mm, 288pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859210492018, Ebook, ePUB, 288pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-366-6 -
Will I Still Be Me?
Finding a Continuing Sense of Self in the Lived Experience of Dementia
Christine Bryden
Christine Bryden was diagnosed with dementia in 1995, but her experiences do not reflect the mainstream discourse of loss of self while living with dementia. In this book she explains why people with dementia have a meaningful and continuing sense of self and calls for a different understanding of dementia that results in greater inclusion. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.78in x 6.77in / 223mm x 172mm, 144pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 97817859255592018, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-950-7 -
Forgiveness is Really Strange
Masi Noor and Marina Cantacuzino. Art by Sophie Standing.
This comic, based on science and real-life stories, illustrates the complexity of forgiveness and what it can mean to different people and its potential for positive change. It explores the key aspects of forgiveness and the impact it can have on the mind and psyche. Learn More2018, Hardback, 7.20in x 5.20in / 183mm x 132mm, 64pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 97817859212472018, Ebook, PDF, 64pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-279-1 -
Psychiatric Medication and Spirituality
An Unforeseen Relationship
Lynne Vanderpot, PhD
Based on interviews with people on psychiatric medication who deem spirituality to be important in their lives, this book uncovers the relationship between psychopharmacology and spirituality. In doing so, it presents a challenge to the purely medical approach to mental health and wellbeing. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.34in / 230mm x 161mm, 240pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 97817859212612017, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-391-8 -
Unclouded by Longing
Meditations on Autism and Being Present in an Overwhelming World
Christopher Goodchild. Foreword by Thomas Moore, illustrated by Julie Lonneman
Mapped out in thoughtful, visionary prose, this book lights the way to clear-sighted, peaceful living. Informed by a combination of eastern and western philosophy, faith and the experiences of an author with autism, it examines the emotional challenges of modern life, and how to overcome them to live freely and tenderly. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.12in / 196mm x 130mm, 168pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 97817859212232017, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-386-4 -
Can't You Hear Them?
The Science and Significance of Hearing Voices
Simon McCarthy-Jones
What's wrong with you?' People who hear voices will often hear this alienating question, and are treated ineffectively with anti-psychotic drugs. Recounting the stories of voice-hearers, this book suggests that we should instead ask 'What happened to you?, and offers an alternative approach to auditory hallucinations. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.30in / 228mm x 160mm, 376pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 97817859225652017, Ebook, ePUB, 392pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-541-7 -
Art of Living, Art of Dying
Spiritual Care for a Good Death
Carlo Leget. Foreword by George Fitchett
Talking about dying and death can be difficult for those facing the end of life. This book presents a model and offers examples for discussing existential questions with patients receiving end-of-life care. Updating the Ars Moriendi tradition, this book offers a non-judgemental approach for supporting people through the spiritual aspects of dying. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.39in x 6.18in / 213mm x 157mm, 216pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859221142017, Ebook, PDF, 216pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-491-5 -
Muslim Identity in a Turbulent Age
Islamic Extremism and Western Islamophobia
Edited by Mike Hardy, Fiyaz Mughal and Sarah Markiewicz. Foreword by H.E. Mr Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser
Engaging with the 2004 Amman message, which sought to clarify Islam's true peaceful nature, this book debates what it means to be Muslim in Europe today. Shining a light on Islam's religious, political and cultural tenets, and its portrayal in the media, this book explores the role Islam can play in interfaith dialogues on peace and reconciliation. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 272pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 97817859215202017, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-419-9 -
Re-enchanting the Activist
Spirituality and Social Change
Keith Hebden
In this energising book, Keith Hebden gathers inspiring first-hand accounts that show how spirituality and politics are converging to reignite modern activism. Informative and eye-opening, it explores the meaning of activism in a world that is crying out for change, and how searching for the spiritual can play its part. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 7.87in x 6.54in / 200mm x 166mm, 176pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 97817859204172016, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-295-9 -
Towards Better Disagreement
Religion and Atheism in Dialogue
Paul Hedges
Considering common topics of disagreement between atheists and religious believers, Hedges exposes the truth about issues such as gender, violence and science. Rejecting the popular perception of atheism and religion as polar opposites, he advocates for better understanding, and better disagreement, between the two. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.34in / 216mm x 161mm, 200pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97817859205782016, Ebook, ePUB, 200pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-316-1
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