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  Zen - The Authentic Gate

  Yamada Koun

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  "Whether a beginner or at the highest level of practice, learn Zen from one of the greatest masters of the twentieth century.  
  Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices?  
  These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the reader through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith.  
  Zen: The Authentic Gate is an easy-to-follow guide to creating an effortless and natural practice regardless of background, tradition, or religion."

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  Ordinary Heroes of Racial...

  Karen J. Johnson

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  Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers listeners with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice. 
   
   
   
  This book explores the important role faith plays in radical justice by looking at the intertwining of faith and racial justice as a driving force throughout history; examining faith communities who served as catalysts for social change by championing equality and justice; exploring teachings that inspired advocates to confront systemic racism and propagate the message of love, acceptance, and unity; and studying key figures that used faith as a foundation to fuel their activism for civil rights. 
   
   
   
  Whether you're a scholar, teacher, activist, or avid reader of US history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice will enrich your understanding and inspire action as you uncover the stories of those who dared to be different for the greater good and joined the pursuit of justice.

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  Keep On Keeping On

  Mark Rutland

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  Every bodily ache, blurry menu, and grocery trip is a comedic adventure within a dark reality.
   
  While reading this book, you will be able to face your aches and pains without fear of the future. Additionally, you will be able to confront the challenges of aging with a smile on your face and a laugh-out-loud handbook by your side.
   
  "This book is not for the young," Rutland warns with a twinkle in his eye. "Do not let them read it; they cannot bear it."
  In a world where the challenges of aging loom large, Keep On Keeping On by Mark Rutland offers a laugh-out-loud handbook on how to embrace perpetual youth. This book is not just an ode but a comedic anthem to the sublime revolt against the encroaching darkness, a celebration of the sweet rage that defies the dying of the light.
  For those who have bravely stepped out from behind the impenetrable veil of comforting delusion into a new reality, Rutland's witty narrative unfolds as a mirror to their experiences. For all of us, age is always ignored until its presence can no longer be denied.
  Throughout this timeless journey, you will embark on a grand adventure to magical locations such as:
  
  - The grocery store
  - The doctor's office
  - The diner down the street
  
  Keep On Keeping On is for those who see that the good night is just around the bend. It is a literary companion for those who understand that the dying of the light is not a poignant literary device but a day-to-day reality. The loss of the beloved delusion is presented with comedic flair, offering a severe dose of reality that is not only relatable but, with Rutland's comedic touch, surprisingly uplifting.

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  On Writing (and Writers) - A...

  C. S. Lewis

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  A definitive collection of wisdom on every style of writing and a celebration of the transformative power of the written word from one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the modern age, C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and other revered classics. 
  Featuring over one hundred excerpts—some short and some essay length—drawn from his wide body of letters, books, and essays, On Writing (and Writers) brings together C. S. Lewis’s reflections on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to writing. 
  Writers and devoted readers will be enriched and inspired by Lewis’s commentary on a range of genres, including:On Good WritingOn Writing FictionOn Writing PoetryOn Writing for ChildrenOn Writing Science FictionOn Christian WritingOn Writing PersuasivelyOn Other Writers 
  Wise and practical, On Writing (and Writers) reveals Lewis’s thoughts on both mechanics and style, including choosing adjectives, the art of expression, how to connect with readers, and the core principles of clear, impactful writing. 
  A window into the mind of one of the greatest public intellectuals of the twentieth century—a gifted writer whose influence and insights remain relevant six decades after his death—this engaging collection reveals not only why Lewis loved the written word, but what it means to “gladly teach” the art of writing, so that wise readers can “gladly learn.” 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  A Glimpse of Grace

  Mary Forsyth, Beth Clark

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  You are holding in your hands a chronicle of transformation.It is the gripping tale of one woman's spiral to life's rock bottom and the amazing account of her journey to triumph. It is a story of dreams and disappointments, of heartache and hope, of tragedy and tenderness, of loss and love.Walk with Mary Forsythe through an innocent childhood in small-town America to a glamorous life in the capital of ritz, through successful business and investment endeavors to a grueling government investigation and a federal indictment that landed her in prison.Join her as she learned to live in the last place she thought she would ever be, as her life was completely re-directed. Discover with her the strength to survive and the grace to overcome. Find, as she did, secrets of victory and treasures in darkness. And realize that the glory of this modern-day miracle is that it can happen to you.

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  Dim Sum and Faith - How Our...

  Jenn Suen Chen

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  Discover the Sacred in Your Story 
   
   
   
  Imagine gathering around a dim sum table, a lively setting where stories are shared over flavorful bites and heartfelt moments. This is the inviting atmosphere Jenn Suen Chen recreates in Dim Sum and Faith. Drawing from her own rich tapestry of experiences Jenn helps listeners to explore how our personal narratives shape our spiritual journeys. 
   
   
   
  Dim Sum and Faith invites you to examine the phases of your life—shaping, undoing, awakening, and reshaping. Through guided scripture reading and reflective prompts, each chapter becomes a steppingstone toward understanding the profound ways God's presence is woven through every joy and trial in your story. This isn't just about looking back; it’s about seeing how our stories are a part of God's continuous formation in our lives. 
   
   
   
  Dim Sum and Faith is an invitation to pause, reflect, and rediscover the joy and peace that comes from knowing you are lovingly crafted by God.

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