Best of
Inspirational

1998

The Little Soul and the Sun: A Children's Parable Adapted from Conversations with God


Neale Donald Walsch - 1998
    Your child will discover a God that she or he can love, because God is love, as are all the Little Souls who are a part of God. And perhaps parents, too, will rediscover who they really are.

The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord


T.D. Jakes - 1998
    Bishop T. D. Jakes is a breath of fresh air as he shares important principles with every woman desiring to live a more positive and productive life. Take it from me, the material within this book does make a difference."--Natalie Cole on The Lady, Her Lover, and Her LordJuly 1998With his bestseller Woman, Thou Art Loosed!, Bishop T. D. Jakes showed women across the country how to heal the emotional scars left by the verbal, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse suffered at the hands of the men in their lives. Now Jakes has written The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord, the progressive next step for healing past injuries and moving forward into the future. The hugely popular Pentecostal pastor points out how our society demands women to be sweet, sexy, and submissive. Society demands women to be anything and everything but the one thing God wants them to be: real. Jakes advises women who want to transform old pain into fuel for future accomplishment and achievement. The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord serves as a dialogue between the genders, not a monologue for one gender. Jakes's answer to creating balance and fulfillment in life focuses on the three crucial relationships in a woman's life: with herself, with her man, and with God. Jakes redirects the expectations characteristic of failed relationships by discussing the many things women often want from their man that can be truly fulfilled only by God.Each chapter of The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord provides readers with a unique aspect of Bishop Jakes's message. Some examples:* "Falling in Love with Yourself": Jakes examines the importance of self-love and the role it plays in our relationships with others.* "Embracing Someone Else": a look at the search for a life partner. Jakes points out that we often choose partners because they are physically appealing, only to find out that there is not enough inner attraction to sustain such a relationship.* "Pillow Talk": an exploration of what happens to relationships when we become the victim of hateful, thoughtless words, and what that can do to a relationship.* "Serving the Lord and Making Money": a look at money, wealth, and financial strength in the Christian life. Jakes concludes by reminding readers of God's capacity when things go wrong.

Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong


John O'Donohue - 1998
    There is a divine restlessness in the human heart, our eternal echo of longing that lives deep within us and never lets us settle for what we have or where we are.In this exquisitely crafted and inspirational book, John O'Donohue, author of the bestseller Anam Cara, explores the most basic of human desires - the desire to belong, a desire that constantly draws us toward new possibilities of self-discovery, friendship, and creativity.

Whispers of Hope


Beth Moore - 1998
    In turn, you will better understand how devotional reading and prayer are central to a stronger relationship with God.

Beautiful in God's Eyes: The Treasures of the Proverbs 31 Woman


Elizabeth George - 1998
    Beautiful in God's Eyes helps you make each day immensely meaningful as you delight in God and discover how to...experience instant progress toward personal goalsmanage daily life more effectivelytap into unlimited energyapply biblical principles to enhance relationshipsmove from the ordinary to the extraordinaryYou can experience a richer, more exciting spiritual walk as you embrace God's design for true beauty in your life.

The God Chasers: "My Soul Follows Hard After Thee"


Tommy Tenney - 1998
    Join him in his search for God. Follow him as he ignores the maze of religious tradition and finds himself, not chasing God, but to his utter amazement, caught by the one he had chased.

Just Like Jesus: Learning to Have a Heart Like His


Max Lucado - 1998
    . . but He refuses to leave you that way. Why? Because our ultimate goal should be a life that is just like Jesus. And with determination, faith and God's help, we can all change for the better, no matter how long the bad habits have settled in. The reputation and recognition of the bestseller is sure to make this new edition an instant favorite.

The Complete Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue


Neale Donald Walsch - 1998
    Whether you consider yourself religious, spiritual, or simply open to life's most profound questions, this uplifting volume will offer inspiration, solace, and a pathway toward truth and deeper understanding.

No More Sheets: The Truth about Sex


Juanita Bynum - 1998
    Juanita Bynum understands the scars that come in the heat of battle. Over the years, God has shown her how to rid herself of layers of "sheets" (bondage) that had affected her work for God. It was a painful process. She learned the hard way, but you don't have to. You can hasten the healing in your own life by gleaning from Juanita Bynum's experience.No More Sheets offers hope. More importantly, it offers some answers that can set you free. After reading this book, there are no more excuses! If you want to enjoy the fullness of God, you must cast off those sheets. You must make a declaration for every future relationship: No More Sheets!

Be Anxious for Nothing: The Art of Casting Your Cares and Resting in God


Joyce Meyer - 1998
    However, God has provided a way for us to enjoy peace as a part of daily life. We can choose either to allow ourselves to be burdened with worry and anxiety or to live in the peace and joy the Father intended.In Be Anxious for Nothing, Joyce Meyer teaches how to draw on the peace of God in the midst of negative circumstances instead of responding with restlessness, fear, and apprehension. She reveals the nature of the peace Jesus describes in John 14:27—a peace unlike anything the world knows—and how it can fill every area of your life. Joyce Meyer explains why we should and how we can:Trade our anxiety and worry for peace and joyDevelop a childlike attitude of faithRest in the arms of the Lord.You will develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with your heavenly Father as you understand how He cares for you. By following the leading of the Holy Spirit, your life will be filled with unlimited hope and will overflow with His peace, so you will finally Be Anxious for Nothing!

The Lost Deep Thoughts: Don't Fight the Deepness


Jack Handey - 1998
    Illustrated with aptly corny nature photographs, The Lost Deep Thoughts takes a profound plunge into the world of Handey's life-altering aphorisms. 96 photos.

Yesterday, I Cried


Iyanla Vanzant - 1998
    In this simple book, she uses her own personal experiences to show how life's hardships can be re-languaged and revisioned to become lessons that teach us as we grow, heal, and learn to love. The pain of the past does not have to be today's reality. Iyanla Vanzant is an example of how yesterday's tears become the seeds of today's hope, renewal, and strength.

The Committed Life: Principles for Good Living from Our Timeless Past


Esther Jungreis - 1998
    This book willtouch your heart like no other.

Healing with the Angels: How the Angels Can Assist You in Every Area of Your Life


Doreen Virtue - 1998
    Much of the book discusses the various ways that angels heal our physical health, and gives specific spiritual healing methods based upon the author's case studies. The angels also heal our mental and emotional health, and the case studies show how depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and other common maladies can be lifted with "angel therapy." Topics include: Angel therapy for illness; healing others with angels; angelic messages about weight, exercise, and diet; sleep therapy from the angels; angelic clearing of psychological and emotional issues; healing away addictions and obsessions; and how the angels can heal us of worry, guilt, and other destructive mental habits.

The True Nature of God


Andrew Wommack - 1998
    If you're wondering who God is, or if He cares, let Andrew Wommack show you The True Nature of God.

Corrie Ten Boom: Hiding Place / In My Father's House / Tramp for the Lord


Corrie ten Boom - 1998
    An omnibus of Corrie Ten Boom's three autobiographical stories concerning her family's protection of Jews during the Nazi occupation of Holland, their own experiences in concentration camps, and her final forgiveness of her concentration camp guard.

Reference Guide For Essential Oils


Connie Higley - 1998
    Science has only recently begun to unravel how these precious liquids, and the chemical compounds they contain, can work to affect the body and mind.This new full-color edition of the Reference Guide for Essential Oils brings the beauty of one of nature's most exquisite gifts, along with what recent scientific research has discovered about them, together in an exciting new format! This book's unique new color-coded system makes it simple for anyone to quickly find-and confidently use-recommended essential oils, oil blends, and essential oil-inspired supplements for hundreds of different health and wellness conditions.Additionally, hundreds of footnotes throughout this book lead to summaries and references for more than 300 published research studies on essential oils and essential oil constituents. These unique features-along with detailed information on over 100 essential oils and 150 commercially-available oil blends, supplements, and personal care products-made this the perfect book for both seasoned oilers and those just beginning their journey into the fascinating world of nature's essential oils!Size: 592 pages; 11" x 9" x 1" (with spiral binding).Published in 2013.

The Divine Center


Stephen R. Covey - 1998
    The book introduces, explains, and illuminates such a principle - centering one's life on Christ. It examines twelve other "centers" and their effect on key dimensions of our lives: our security, guidance, wisdom, and power. Although those other perspectives offer some value, only the "divine center" meets all the tests. This powerful principle is given life by an inspiring presentation of "how-tos" -imaginative, thought-provoking explanations of the divine-centering process and steps necessary to achieve the goal.

The Lesson: A Fable for Our Times


Carol Lynn Pearson - 1998
    Original edition has sold more than 85,000 copiesTold in the charming, straightforward tradition of a classic fable, and illustrated as richly as a favorite children’s story, Pearson’s modern-day tale will inspire every adult facing his or her own life challenges.

Everything Starts from Prayer: Mother Teresa's Meditations on Spiritual Life for People of All Faiths


Mother Teresa - 1998
    As she was ministering to one illness-ravaged man, a visitor overheard her whisper a few words to him. These few words embody some of Mother Teresa’s most wonderful wisdom. This is what she said: You say a prayer in your religion, and I will say a prayer as I know it. Together we will say this prayer and it will be something beautiful for God.

Eight Ways to Keep the Devil Under Your Feet


Joyce Meyer - 1998
    The devil loves nothing more than using these things to keep us down so he can have the upper hand! But God has given us everything we need to keep the devil in his place, beginning with the Word of God. To live in victory, we must do more than know His Word-we must put it into action! Satan may attack you, but he doesn't have to defeat you. Joyce Meyer reveals eight proven ways for you to keep the devil under your feet. You'll learn how to:Remain peaceful through life's stormsBe strengthened and transformed by spending time with GodLearn to conquer negative thoughts.When you put God's Word into action amazing things will begin to happen. Master these eight ways to keep the devil under your feet and you'll experience the countless ways that God wants to bless you!

Pursuit of His Presence: Daily Devotions to Strengthen Your Walk with God


Kenneth Copeland - 1998
    With more than 125,000 copies sold of Pursuit of His Presence, this new edition brings the same life-changing devotions to readers, helping them know the wisdom, grace and power of God. (July)

Only the Real Matters


Francis J. Kong - 1998
    

The New Testament for Latter-Day Saint Families: Illustrated King James Version with Helps for Children


Thomas R. Valletta - 1998
    In addition, this 512-page, full-color book contains word helps, thought-provoking questions, definitions of difficult words and concepts, and an extensive footnote section.Full-color illustrations from renowned artist Robert T. Barrett ensure children and their parents will come to more fully understand and appreciate the writings of those men who were contemporaries of Jesus Christ. A great family bible!(Hardcover, simulated leather)

More Precious Than Silver: 366 Daily Devotional Readings


Joni Eareckson Tada - 1998
    More Precious Than Silver reveals surpassing wealth in the subtle things we overlook as we chase life's golden glitter. This year's worth of wise, insightful devotions will show you why nothing can compare to the riches of a heart that's known the silver touch of God's Word. Includes photos and illustrations by Joni.

The Bodacious Book of Succulence: Daring to Live Your Succulent Wild Life


S.A.R.K. - 1998
    I wish for this book to catapult you out of bed and smack into the center of one of your dreams, or lure you back to bed, where you will lie helplessly laughing at all your mistakes and frozen moments.

Small Miracles Ii


Yitta Halberstam - 1998
    Each Small Miracles book is a collection of more than sixty heartwarming stories that recall remarkable coincidences that have changed people's ordinary lives.

Hidden Treasures: Abundant Living in the Riches of Proverbs


Gloria Copeland - 1998
    Gloria takes readers through each enriching chapter of this extraordinary book, opening the Hidden Treasures of wisdom and the keys for an abundant, fulfilled life.

Believe: Mary Engelbreit's Christmas Treasury


Mary Engelbreit - 1998
    Mary has combined her favorite Christmas poetry, prose, and songs, and liberally illustrated them with their best-loved seasonal images.Believe / Jan Miller Girando --A Christmas carol / Christina Rossetti --Silent night --Dear Virginia / Charles Dana --Keeping Christmas / Jan Miller Girando --Quite early one morning (excerpt) / Dylan Thomas --Home for Christmas (excerpt) / Elizabeth Bowen --A visit from St. Nicholas / Clement C. Moore --Toyland --Gifts of the magi / O. Henry --Over the river and through the woods --The substitute reindeer / Mrs. Roy L. Peifer --Everywhere, everywhere Christmas tonight / Phillipe Brooks --Up on the housetop --Gospel of St. Luke (excerpt) --The friendly beasts --I believe in Christmas / M. Kathleen Haley --Christmas in Germany --Jack Frost in the garden / John P. Smeeton --A Christmas carol / Charles Dickens (excerpt) --Angels we have heard on high --Little tree / E.E. Cummings --Carol of the Brown King / Langston Hughes --Another boy: the story of the birth at Bethlehem / Bruce Barton --Christmas in Denmark --Have yourself a merry little Christmas --Don't waste the miracle / Jan Miller Girando --Santa Claus is comin' to town --Christmas in Finland --Little Jesus / Francis Thompson --Last minute shopper / Lolita Pinney --Jest 'fore Christmas / --Eugene Field --Lullay, my liking --It came upon a midnight clear --Christmas day in the morning / Pearl S. Buck --A tree of Christmas / Marguerite Gode --Christmas in Sweden --The stork / Christmas comes but once a year / Thomas Miller --The first noel --The three skaters --Coming home / Jan Miller Girando --Christmas in Italy --Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! --Christmas in Switzerland --For Christmas / Rachel Field --The Christmas song (Chestnuts roasting on a open fire) --'Tis the season / Jan Miller Girando --The sugar-plum tree / Eugene Field --Jolly old St. Nicholas --It never hurts to ask / Jan Miller Girando --Christmas / Leonard Clark --A child's Christmas Eve dream / Ethel Van Deusen Humiston --Christmas in North America --All things bright and beautiful / Cecil Frances Alexander --Let there be peace on earth --Its's beginning to look like Christmas --Christmas in France --The lamb / William Blake --Here comes Santa Claus.

Recent Forgeries (Book & CD-ROM)


Viggo Mortensen - 1998
    It is an extraordinary look into the mind of an artist whose boundless creative output touches a myriad of media, from photography to painting to poetry to acting. Recent Forgeries includes a CD with music and spoken-word poetry. Introduction by Dennis Hopper.Softcover, 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches, 110 pages, 83 reproductionsISBN: 1-889195-32-4 7th Edition$25

What To Do On The Worst Day Of Your Life


Brian Zahnd - 1998
    He was called and anointed to reign in life, and yet he had to find a way in God to keep form losing it all. In What to Do on the Worst Day of Your Life,Brian Zahnd looks into the life of David to discover a pattern of faith we can apply to overcome life’s daunting obstacles. In David’s story we find a timeless model for how to encounter God’s restorative power in the midst of deep tragedy. Join Brian Zahnd, and see what David did on his worst day. You’ll see David weep but not get bitter. You’ll see him reorient his vision and regain his passion. All along the journey you’ll be reminded that God’s great work in David’s life was not an odd, one-off miracle but a pattern of faith for all who are facing the worst day of their life.

Free to Be...You and Me and Free to Be...a Family


Marlo Thomas - 1998
    Here are playful and humorous stories, poems, pictures, and songs -- by Shel Silverstein, Carly Simon, Jerry Pinkney, Charlotte Zolotow, Judith Viorst, Arnold Lobel, and many more -- that encourage children to be who they want to be.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book, a project born of love and hope, will be used for children's grants for survival, safety, and educational projects.

Beware of Pride and The Book of Mormon: Keystone of Our Religion (Classic Talks Series)


Ezra Taft Benson - 1998
    

River of Colour: The India of Raghubir Singh


Raghubir Singh - 1998
    Arranged in eleven thematic sections, the images capture the sights and smells of streetlife, monuments and pilgrims, creating a comprehensive picture of daily life in India.

From Copper To Gold: The Life Of Dorothy Baker


Dorothy Freeman Gilstrap - 1998
    

Carl and Karin Larsson: Creators of the Swedish Style


Carl Larsson - 1998
    At their famous house at Sundborn, in central Sweden, Carl and his wife, Karin, a textile designer, created a series of revolutionary interiors that combined old furniture and objects with startlingly modern concepts of color and design. These designs gave way to a new approach to interior design that continues to influence designers today. This book presents the Larssons as designers and as creators of a remarkable domestic ideal. It sets them in their artistic and social context, using contemporary photographs and comparative pictures. At its heart are the remarkable Ett hem paintings and a series of color photographs showing the interiors at Sundborn and Karin's textiles.

Secrets to Spiritual Power: From the Writings of Watchman Nee


Watchman Nee - 1998
    Now these truths are available to you so that you can have the same kind of vibrant relationship with God. This collection of Watchman Nee’s time-tested words of wisdom will inspire you to...Enjoy all that is yours in ChristKnow for sure that you are savedOvercome adversity and Satan’s powerReceive guidance from the Holy SpiritFind daily strength for daily needsSee the truths of the Bible come aliveHave faith that moves mountains You will be set free from all sin and bondage as you discover not only that Christ is your salvation, but also that He is your sanctification. In fact, Christ will be to you all that you need--your victory, your power, your life. God will pour out His blessings to you in Christ. You can receive His powerful provision today!

Grace Rules


Steve McVey - 1998
    God has provided everything we need for a truly meaningful, joy-filled life here on earth... all because of His marvelous grace. Rest in God's grace, and let Him live through you. This book helps you find out how.

The War for Mansoul


Ethel Barrett - 1998
    

Greene and Greene: Masterworks


Bruce Smith - 1998
    The only full-color survey of the firm's greatest works-including several newly restored to their original grandeur-Greene & Greene reveals the consummate artistry that ensured the brothers' place among the most brilliant of American architects. An in-depth tour of 25 magnificent homes, this book examines the creative evolution of their style. From the Gamble House in Pasadena, Californiawhose director contributes the book's forewordto lesser-known gems throughout the state, Greene & Greene is a wonderful introduction to the brothers' work, and a warm homage to the charms of this refined domestic architecture.

To Be a Drum


Evelyn Coleman - 1998
    Full-color illustrations.

Children Learn What They Live


Dorothy Law Nolte - 1998
      A unique handbook to raising children with a compassionate, steady hand—and to giving them the support and confidence they need to thrive. Expanding on her universally loved poem “Children Learn What They Live,” Dorothy Law Nolte, with psychotherapist Rachel Harris, reveals how parenting by example—by showing, not just telling—instills positive, true values in children that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Addressing issues of security, self-worth, tolerance, honesty, fear, respect, fairness, patience, and more, this book of rare common sense will help a new generation of parents find their own parenting wisdom—and draw out their child’s immense inner resources.  If children live with criticism they learn to condemn. If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.   And more wisdom.

The Cross: Selected Writings & Images


Max Lucado - 1998
    Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all cynics. Its hope lures all searchers. History has idolized and despised it, gold-plated and burned it, worn and trashed it, History has done everything but ignore it.

Angels: Who They Are and How They Help-What the Bible Reveals


David Jeremiah - 1998
    David Jeremiah uses Scripture to unveil the remarkable truth about these agents of heaven and their role in our world and our lives.What are angels? What is their role in God's plan? Are they present? Do they appear? Do they give us personal insight about our work and our worship?In this broad and thorough survey of Scripture, Dr. Jeremiah clearly and simply separates fact from fiction as it relates to angels. His enlightening findings are supported with illustrations and insights from prominent teachers, such as Billy Graham, Corrie ten Boom, C. S. Lewis, and more.Dr. Jeremiah's down-to-earth style guides readers around the hype about angels and directly into the "substance of things unseen!"

Fodor's Travel Intelligence The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West


Fodor's Travel Publications Inc. - 1998
    The illustrated field guides to wildlife and geology make identification a snap. Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: This book is not only indispensible on the ground; it also makes choosing a park simple. Thirty-seven United States western national parks are divided by state in the What's Where section so it's easy to decide which parks to see together. Nine customizable driving tours do the work of planning a road trip. The Best of the National Parks section breaks down the parks by themes, such as parks for day trippers, for spotting wildlife, and for inspiration. The new Outdoor Adventures section lists the best parks for hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and camping. Everything needed to plan a visit is here, from information on discount park passes and what to pack to tips for families and photographers. Each National Park has a convenient overview with highlights and practical advice for getting around, plus information on activities, dining, and lodging in and around the park. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's National Parks of the West offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help park visitors make the most of their trip. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to activities, while "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable park insights.

Streams in the Desert Daily Devotional Journal


Lettie B. Cowman - 1998
    Since its first publication, the beloved devotional Streams in the Desert has sold millions of copies--now it's available in Barbour's classic journal format.

The Glorious Pursuit: Embracing the Virtues of Christ


Gary L. Thomas - 1998
    By examining the virtues of Christ, you'll be introduced to a new way of experiencing Him that is authentic and gives meaning that lasts.

What Went Wrong?: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided


Trevor A. Kletz - 1998
    The new edition continues and extends the wisdom, innovations and strategies of previous editions, by introducing new material on recent incidents, and adding an extensive new section that shows how many accidents occur through simple miscommunications within the organization, and how strightforward changes in design can often remove or reduce opportunities for human errors. Kletz' approach to learning as deeply as possible from previous experiences is made yet more valuable in this new edtion, which for the first time brings together the approaches and cases of "What Went Wrong" with the managerially focussed material previously published in "Still Going Wrong." Updated and supplemented with new cases and analysis, this fifth edition is the ultimate resource of experienced based anaylsis and guidance for the safety and loss prevention professionals.* A million dollar bestseller, this trusted book is updated with new material, including the Texas City and Buncefield incidents, and supplemented by material from Trevor Kletz's 'Still Going Wrong'* Now presents a complete analysis of the design, operational and for the first time, managerial causes of process plant accidents and disasters, plus their aftermaths* Case histories illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide readers in how to avoid similar tragedies: learn from the mistakes of others

The New Testament with the Joseph Smith Translation


Steven J. Hite - 1998
    The New Testament with the Joseph Smith Translation

What I Wish I'd Known When I Was Single: How to Do Life As a Young Adult


John Bytheway - 1998
    In this insightful book, popular author John Bytheway explores how to do life as a young adult: what to expect, how to cope, and where to turn for answers.John offers “The Parable of the Piano” as a metaphor for the young adult experience: sitting alone on a piano bench with a piece of music, “Matrimony: A Duet,” propped up in front of you. As people come by and offer their suggestions (“You could play that music if you tried harder” or “if you had more faith” or “if you weren't so picky”), things can get pretty frustrating. “Don't get too discouraged,” John counsels, and he goes on to offer plenty of sound advice on “getting joyfully through these in-between years.”You'll learn to stop focusing on things you can't control, to play the dating game in such a way that you'll have no regrets later, to express affection appropriately, to recognize when someone might be “the right one” for you — and when that someone might not be. Filled with counsel from Church leaders, John's personal experiences, and a healthy dose of humor, What I Wish I'd Known When I Was Single is a must-have guide to young adult life.

Mother Teresa's reaching out in love: Stories told by Mother Teresa


Mother Teresa - 1998
    She spoke extemporaneously and from the heart. Because she knew exactly what she wanted to say, her words were always to the point and her stories never lengthy.In order to get her message of compassion across, Mother Teresa would usually adorn her comments with two or three brief tales drawn from her own experience. One hundred and nine of the very best of these are presented here. They are true-life vignettes that highlight the courage and sacrifice of real people: children who spontaneously gave up what they cherished most; women who shared whatever little they possessed with a poorer neighbor; the dying in the streets who, despite their terrible deprivations, managed a smile at the end. Simple yet profound, these stories are imbued with both earthy wit and heavenly wisdom. They enrich, ennoble, and inspire.

The Jesus Record


Rich Mullins - 1998
    

Solviva: How to Grow $500,000 on One Acre and Peace on Earth: Learning the Art of Living with Solar-Dynamic, Bio-Benign Design


Anna Edey - 1998
    Includes 155 color illustrations and detailed instructions to help readers towards a model of sustainability.

Losing the Moon: Byron Katie Dialogues on Non-Duality, Truth and Other Illusions


Byron Katie - 1998
    Treatment of the Byron Katie dialogues through discussion, conversation, quotes.

The Old Woman and the Wave


Shelley Jackson - 1998
    That is why it waits on dry land, curled over her house, bent low to hear her every word. Most of these are grumpy, though, for the old woman has lived her whole life beneath the wave and therfore can see nothing good in it. Her roof is stuck like a pincushion with umbrellas, which she hopes will stem the drippings and droppings from above. But no. She and the wave go on with their lives until a wanderer appears and sees not the bother in the wondrous wave, but the possibilities. And then the old woman can see them, too, and together with her old dog Bones she flows away toward the blue and distant mountains, surging and plunging, swirling and climbing in a washtub boat she's had handy just in case the wave ever fell. It had fallen years ago: in love. The words and spectacular collage paintings make something majestic out of newfound vision -- an original way for sharing with young dreamers.

Dancing at the Louvre: Faith Ringgold's French Collection and Other Story Quilts


Ann Gibson - 1998
    Since the facts don't do that too often, I decided to make it up. . . . That is the real power and joy of being an artist. We can make it come true. Or look true."—Faith Ringgold, in a 1992 interviewThis catalog is the first book-length publication devoted to the exquisite story quilts of contemporary artist Faith Ringgold. Combining painted images, handwritten texts, and quilting techniques, Ringgold weaves together modernist painting; feminist critique; postmodernist strategies of appropriation, parody, and montage; and personal memoir in a remarkable synthesis that takes on European modernism, African American folk art, and the "black aesthetic" of the 1960s and 1970s. The catalog accompanies an exhibition of The French Collection and The American Collection, a series of story quilts Ringgold has produced since 1990. Catalog essays include an examination of Ringgold's stylistic development through the 1960s and 1970s, an exploration of the social and political aspects of the story quilts, and a recollection by the artist's daughter, writer Michele Wallace.Ringgold has adapted the tradition of the American slave quilt to create a world in which African Americans and women dominate, where history is not only questioned but also reinvented. The titles of the quilts in Ringgold's French Collection and American Collection suggest her subject range and daring: Jo Baker's Birthday Party; Dinner at Gertrude Stein's; A Portrait of Aunt Jemima; Tubman, Douglass, and Truth: Wanted Dead or Alive are examples. Faith Ringgold's broad audience of admirers (her books for children have won Caldecott and New York Times book illustration honors) will welcome Dancing at the Louvre. Finally there is a book that displays her artistic achievements and provides a full discussion of her importance within contemporary art.

The Leadership Bible: Leadership Principles from God's Word


Anonymous - 1998
    - A one-year study for those who are seeking insight into what the Bible says about leadership.- 52 weeks of study notes focus on personal development, leadership skills, and relationships.- 70 character profiles illustrate success and failure in the lives of Biblical leaders.

Help Me, I'm Stressed


Joyce Meyer - 1998
    In this dynamic series, Joyce Meyer helps readers get to the root of these plaguing problems and find freedom.Life-changing topics include "the solution in every case of fear, " "ten points to building confidence, " "the power of negative and positive thinking, " "keys to avoiding burnout, " "learning to say no, " and "the power of willful rejoicing."Readers will turn to this powerful series again and again to help them attain complete victory according to the Word of God.

This Is My Wish for You - Mini


Welleran Poltarnees - 1998
    At its center is a poem by Charles Snell which was written for, and published in, 1914 as a small gift book. In it the giver, in a series of concrete images, extends the recipient many good wishes.This Is My Wish for You is in the tradition of ancient blessings, in which one tries, through the power of language, to throw a mantle of protection and beneficence over the receiver.In our volume, the text is presented within borders made by Daniel Maclise for a book entitled Moore's Irish Melodies, published in 1846. We have selected images to accompany each wish. These are made by a great variety of painters and illustrators, and range over more than 150 years.We assert, without exaggeration, that this is the nearly perfect gift book.

In the Eye of the Storm / He Still Moves Stones / A Gentle Thunder


Max Lucado - 1998
    A teller of tales and a teacher. An artist and an apologist. In this collector's edition of three of his books, his unique gifts are interwoven in three unique portraits of Jesus.d

Did You Say Something Susan?: How Any Woman Can Gain Confidence With Assertive Communication


Paulette Dale - 1998
    They would love to start speaking up -- if only they had some guidance.Here are proven techniques that enable women to express themselves clearly in any situation -- in a loving relationship, on the job, with friends and relatives, or in dealing with doctors, lawyers, contractors, and other service providers. Readers will learn to: -- project confidence and high self-esteem-- say no without guilt-- speak up for their rights-- gracefully stop put-down artists-- gain the respect and admiration of others-- help their children become confident, assertive communicators

Buddhism for Bears


Claire Nielson - 1998
    Life lessons for bears-a lighthearted illustrated guide to basic Buddhist beliefs that feature our portly, plucky, and perpetually hungry bear friends.

Sacred Circles: A Guide To Creating Your Own Women's Spirituality Group


Robin Deen Carnes - 1998
    The authors, drawing from their own group experiences as well as those of many diverse groups around the country, share the model they've developed, while offering wise advise on how and why groups work. They propose circle basics, such as listening without an agenda and rotating leadership, and also offer reflections on the power of personal storytelling and thoughts on reclaiming and reinventing ritual. Women longing for a powerful and supportive feminine community in which to thrive spiritually will find vital wisdom here.

Peace: Essays of Hope And Encouragement


Gordon B. HinckleyF. Burton Howard - 1998
    

Two Ways to Live: The choice we all face (Pocket edition)


Phillip D. Jensen - 1998
    A short evangelistic tract/booklet based on the well-known "2 ways to live" Gospel outline.

Character Code: Caterpillars Were Always Meant to Fly


Taylor Hartman - 1998
    

The First Element: Secrets to Maximizing Your Energy


Tae Yun Kim - 1998
    Discover what Ki Energy is. Achieve a better understanding of your own Ki so you can begin consciously developing and directing it.

Finding Your Way Home - Soul Survival Kit - Tools For Discovering Your Emotional And Spiritual Power


Melody Beattie - 1998
    Through true stories and take-action exercises, including journaling, visualizations, affirmations, meditations, and prayers, Beattie provides the essential tools to help us discover our own sense of home. Accessible and illuminating, Finding Your Way Home is a soul-searching look at how not to be victimized by ourselves′or other people. Beattie urges us to discover new levels of integrity, to break through barriers that have blocked us for too long. This is a powerful and challenging book about buying back our souls and learning to live a life guided by spirit.

Growing Kingdom Character: Practical, Intentional Tools for Developing Leaders


Tom Yeakley - 1998
    Author Tom Yeakley believes this happens because character flaws that were always present begin to come forward.Based on his 30-plus years of discipleship and coaching experience, Yeakley has developed Growing Kingdom Character to help current leaders challenge emerging leaders to intentionally developing their character.Teaching, exercises, and Bible study make this practical handbook a must-have for those involved in mentoring young leaders. The fruit will be integrity, maturity, and wisdom in a new generation of leaders.

Sunshine for the Latter-Day Saint Soul: 101 Stories to Brighten Your Day and Gladden Your Life


BookcraftC.S. Lewis - 1998
    

Crossing the Creek: A Practical Guide to Understanding Dying Process


Michael Holmes - 1998
    Covers the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual process that dying people undergo as they transition from living into death.

Stories for the Family's Heart: Over One Hundred Treasures to Touch Your Soul


Alice Gray - 1998
    Her tender stories deliver Christian values in a captivating and wondrous way that appeals to parents, grandparents, couples, and single moms. They're ideal for families to read together or for anyone to curl up with on the couch and read alone. Contributors include bestselling authors like Max Lucado, Chuck Swindoll, Billy and Ruth Graham, Tony Campolo, Paul Harvey, Erma Bombeck, and Philip Gulley. Whenever a family needs an emotional or spiritual pick-me-up, this book is the answer.