Spirituality and Religion
March 2025

Recent Releases
Enneagram in real life : find your type, understand who you are, & take steps toward growth
by Stephanie Barron Hall

A certified Enneagram coach offers practical guidance for applying the Enneagram system to personal growth, featuring relatable client stories, actionable advice and tangible practices to help individuals use this tool to transform their life, career and relationships.
Aflame: Learning from Silence
by Pico Iyer

Extolling the virtues of silence and meditation, author and traveler Pico Iyer shares insights from his regular visits -- spanning three decades -- to a Benedictine monastery in California. Part personal reflection, part philosophical musing, his observations reveal how a contemplative life can better equip us to deal with the modern age.
Mindful Macrame : Create, Journal and Unwind Through Meditative Knotting
by Isabella Strambio

Create, journal and unwind through meditative knotting...Written by acclaimed macram̌ artist Isabella Strambio, this book offers a unique combination of practical and personal, inviting you to embrace a mindful and meditative experience through knotting. Each knot tied is a chance to slow down and experience the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your hands while nourishing your soul in the process. Choose from quick 30-minute creations (jewelry, belts, keyrings), those that take less than an hour (coasters, placemats, plant hangers) to more intricate designs that invite a few hours of you-time (wall hangings, baskets). Each one is customizable in color and size, offering opportunities to decorate your home with meaningful pieces or make thoughtful gifts.
Gentle : rest more, stress less, and live the life you actually want
by Courtney Carver

A guide to overcoming overwhelm and embracing self-compassion through 30 mindful practices that promote rest, simplicity and personal growth, encouraging a slower pace, reduced stress, and more meaningful relationships for lasting joy and balance.
Defy : the power of no in a world that demands yes
by Sunita Sah

This comprehensive exploration of defiance examines the pressures that silence us and offers research-based strategies to resist compliance, featuring real-world examples and practical tools to empower individuals to speak up and act in alignment with their values.
Talk : the science of conversation and the art of being ourselves
by Alison Wood Brooks

Examines the psychology of conversation, revealing how small improvements in communication?—?through topic management, question-asking, humor, and kindness?—?can significantly enhance both personal and professional relationships, offering strategies based on new research to foster better understanding, creativity, and connection in various types of interactions, including face-to-face, digital and social media.
Sun & ssukgat : the Korean art of self-care, wellness & longevity
by Michelle Jungmin Bang

A little book of the Korean art of self care: a simple, life changing guide, rooted in centuries-old Korean wisdom, to living a longer, happier, healthier life.
How to love better : the path to deeper connection through growth, kindness, and compassion
by Yung Pueblo

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter offers a blueprint for deepening your compassion, kindness, and gratitude so you can truly grow in harmony with another person and build stronger connections in all your relationships.
The Good Death : A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life
by Suzanne B. O'brien

Practical guidance and emotional support for those caring for a loved one at the end of life, providing strategies for easing fear, ensuring comfort, preventing caregiver burnout, and creating a sacred, peaceful experience, along with a workbook to help document end-of-life wishes.
The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking about
by Mel Robbins

A simple, transformative approach to improving personal and professional relationships by shifting focus from controlling others to accepting them, offering science-backed strategies to reduce stress, enhance happiness, foster healthier connections, and empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and achieve personal fulfillment.
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