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God's rich pattern: meditations for when our faith is shaken
By Lin Berwick. 2012
"God's Rich Pattern" is a series of meditations written for those of us who are struggling on our spiritual journey.…
The starting point for reflection in each chapter is an episode from the author's own remarkable life, and few could fail to be both humbled and inspired by the honesty of this autobiographical approach. 2012.God's fool: the life and times of Francis of Assisi
By Julien Green. 1985
An account of the life of Francesco Bernardone, the riotous son of a silk merchant who underwent a dramatic transformation,…
and eventually was recognized as a saint in his own lifetime. 1985. Uniform title: Frère François.Francis: a call to conversion
By Duane W. H Arnold, C. George Fry. 1990
Footprints: the story behind the poem that inspired millions
By Margaret Fishback Powers. 1993
The true story of an inspirational poem that Powers had written in the 1960's, then lost when her family moved…
across the country to Vancouver in the early 1980's. It resurfaced several years later on plaques, cards, calendars, and posters. 1993.Father Joe: the man who saved my faith
By Tony Hendra. 2004
At 14 years old, Tony began an affair with a married woman that ended when the jilted husband, a devout…
Roman Catholic, sent Tony to a Benedictine abbey. There, Tony met the remarkably kind and compassionate Father Joe. For the next four decades, Father Joe's guidance never faltered, even as Tony failed in marriage, fought substance abuse, and struggled to find meaning. Bestseller. 2004.Egerton Ryerson (The Canadians)
By Laura Damania. 1975
Elijah: a man of heroism and humility (Great lives from God's word. #7.)
By Charles R Swindoll. 2000
Alone, Elijah faced off with over four hundred prophets of the false god Baal... and won. Yet, on another occasion,…
he became so terrified of a woman that he ran for his life. He was Elijah - the man in a whirlwind, the humble hero. c2000.Ecological gardening: Your Path To A Healthy Garden
By Marjorie Harris. 2009
Harris - who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s - encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to…
basics. With information updated for today's society, she shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. 2009.Damien, the leper priest
By Anne E Neimark. 1980
Traces Father Damien's life, from his birth in 1840 to his death of leprosy in 1889. His accomplishments in the…
leper colony on the Hawaiian island of Molokai attracted worldwide attention and generated support for research and treatment of leprosy. For junior and senior high readers. c1980.Cultivating delight: a natural history of my garden
By Diane Ackerman. 2001
A celebration of the sensory pleasures of the garden, from deadheading flowers to studying slugs. Ackerman describes the unexpected drama,…
and the sanctuary, that her garden provides. Her hymn to the outdoors and the pleasure we take in it ranges from descriptions of nature's violence to loneliness, portrayed by clamouring male crickets in spring, to sheer wonderment. 2001.Buddha or bust: in search of truth, meaning, happiness, and the man who found them all
By Perry Garfinkel. 2006
Why does an idea that's 2,500 years old seem more relevant today than ever before? How can the Buddha's teachings…
help us solve many of the world's problems? Journalist Perry Garfinkel circumnavigated the globe to discover the heart of Buddhism and the reasons for its growing popularity - and ended up discovering himself in the process. 2006.Beyond the moon gate: a China odyssey, 1938-1950
By John A Munro, Margaret Outerbridge. 1990
Corrie Ten Boom, her life, her faith: a biography
By Carole C Carlson. 1983
Brother Twelve: the incredible story of Canada's false prophet
By John Oliphant. 1991
An investigation into the life of legendary cult leader Brother Twelve. Edward Arthur Wilson, otherwise known as Brother Twelve, founded…
a messianic cult, the Aquarian Foundation, on Vancouver Island in 1927. Oliphant traces the development of the cult and the repercussions which followed its collapse. c1991.By way of response (Journeys in faith)
By Martin E Marty. 1981
A distinguished Church historian's assessment of what has been happening in the world and church over the last forty years,…
amplified by his own personal recollections. He calls for an ecumenical dialogue between faiths and challenges us to be more responsive to God. 1981.Buddha (Penguin lives series)
By Karen Armstrong. 2001
A biographical study of the revered religious leader, traditionally thought to have died in India in 483 B.C. Traces the…
main events of his life, from his renunciation of family through his quest for enlightenment, as evidenced in his teachings. Examines his philosophy for its message to humanity. Bestseller. 2001.Building my Zen garden
By Kieran Egan. 2000
This narrative is a chronicle of Egan's Zen garden adventure with observations about the "Zen" principles that guided his work.…
It is the education professor's first foray into the world of garden writing. 2000.American grown: the story of the White House kitchen garden and gardens across America
By Michelle Obama. 2012
America’s First Lady describes the kitchen garden that she and White House staff planted in 2009 on the south lawn.…
Discusses seasonal plants and chores, provides recipes, explores other gardens across the country, and examines the history of gardening. 2012.Amazing grace: John Newton's story
By John Charles Pollock. 1981
Biography of 18th century clergyman John Newton, a one-time slave whose life was transformed. According to his journals, he was…
"a wretch," a prodigal son, lost and "blind," but was saved by amazing grace to become a great hymn writer, evangelist and author. 1981.Accessible gardening: tips & techniques for seniors & the disabled
By Joann Woy. 1997
Advises gardeners with special needs on ideas, tools, and methods. Topics include garden design and layout, raised beds, container and…
tabletop gardening, easy composting, watering, lawn care, and accessories to facilitate physical tasks. An appendix lists sources of tools, supplies, and information. c1997.