Recent Releases
Happy lies : how a movement you (probably) never heard of shaped our self-obsessed world
by Melissa Dougherty

Influential online apologist Melissa Dougherty brings sharp thinking, a quick wit, and a passion for truth to Happy Lies as she explores New Thought, the 1800s-era toxic positivity philosophy still making us miserable, anxious, and spiritually confused today
Being Jewish after the destruction of Gaza : a reckoning
by Peter Beinart

In Peter Beinart's view, one story has long dominated Jewish communal life: that of persecution and victimhood. After Gaza, where Jewish texts, history, and language have been deployed to justify mass slaughter and starvation, he argues, Jews must tell a new story. One in which we inhabit a world that recognizes the infinite value of all human life, beginning in the Gaza Strip. 
The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture's Most Controversial...
by Dan McClellan

What does the Bible actually say -- and what do people just think it says? This approachable guide invites curious readers to explore common misunderstandings about Scripture, using clear, evidence-based insights to unpack hot-button issues and challenge assumptions. Readers seeking clarity in contentious conversations will appreciate this thought-provoking resource.
Beyond anxiety : curiosity, creativity, and finding your life's purpose
by Martha Nibley Beck

A guide to overcoming anxiety by tapping into creativity, blending neuroscience and sociology to explain how engaging the brain's creative systems can break the anxiety cycle and lead to peace, improved problem-solving and deeper connections with others. 
Holy hurt : understanding spiritual trauma and the process of healing
by Hillary L. McBride

McBride expertly and compassionately shows that acknowledging the impact of spiritual trauma in our lives allows us to begin to repair our wounds individually and collectively, experiencing reconnection with ourselves and others. She draws on clinical research, trauma literature, insightful interviews with experts, and poignant first-person stories of spiritual trauma, ending each chapter with a short practice to begin healing.
I Don't Believe in Astrology: A Therapist's Guide to the Life-Changing Wisdom of the Stars
by Debra Silverman, MA

This soulful, down-to-earth introduction to astrology can serve as a tool for self-acceptance. Blending psychology with star signs, this book encourages readers to embrace their quirks, release self-judgment, and see themselves with fresh compassion. This gentle guide is perfect for readers curious about how the cosmos might mirror the inner self.
Shamanism: The Timeless Religion
by Manvir Singh

This book offers an adventurous journey into one of humanity’s oldest spiritual traditions. Traveling across continents and cultures, it reveals how shamans navigate unseen worlds to heal, guide, and transform. Thought-provoking and immersive, it invites readers to consider what ancient wisdom can still teach us today.
Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death...
by Lee Strobel

How should we think about miracles, near-death experiences, and other supernatural encounters? With an investigative lens, this accessible exploration balances curiosity and caution while offering thoughtful perspectives on the unseen world. This compelling investigation will appeal to both skeptics and believers who wonder if there’s more to the world around us than meets the eye.
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