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By Barnaby Rogerson. 2006
Within a generation of Muhammad's death, his followers exploded out of Arabia to confront the two great superpowers of the…
seventh-century and establish Islam and a new civilization. Coming from small oasis communities of central Arabia, their achievements were immense. Rogerson also identifies the seeds of discord that destroyed the unity of Islam, and traces the roots of the schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Some descriptions of violence. 2006. Uniform title: Heirs of the prophet MuhammadBy Elizabeth Etue, Roméo A Dallaire. 2006
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions…
many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.By R. T Naylor. 2006
Naylor exposes the post 9/11 global War on Islamic Terror as based on myth, misinformation, and even deliberate disinformation -…
all of it premised on misguided notions about the nature of terrorist financing and the structure and organization of terrorist groups. Naylor believes that the secret agendas behind, and the private interests that profit from, an illusory War on Terror may be far more dangerous than the events that led to it. Some descriptions of violence. 2006.By Ahmed Rashid. 2002
Pakistani journalist examines the history of Central Asia and its indigenous Islamic movements and then focuses on three of the…
most significant--the Islamic Renaissance Party (IRP), the Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU). Discusses their origins, beliefs, influence, activities, rapid spread, and the secrecy shrouding their leaders. 2002.By Auriana Ojeda. 2003
Some of the best-known commentators on the current relationship of Islam with the industrial countries of the West present their…
views in short essays. Topics include Islam and democracy, the place of women, threats to the United States, terrorism and Islam, and the nature of fundamentalism. For senior high and older readers. Some descriptions of violence. 2003.By Michael Griffin. 2001
Griffin chronicles the rise of the Taliban from their first appearance in 1994, examines their place in the context of…
Afghanistan's political instability, and discusses the significance of their brand of Islamic fundamentalism. 2001.By Jan Sheble. 1997
Comfort, support, and encouragement are offered for the grieving widow or widower. Contains 365 daily meditations to help lead people…
through the mourning process to a healing that only God can provide. 1997.By Donald Miller. 2003
By Tom Sullivan. 2003
Motivational speaker and author of If You Could See What I Hear (DB 35991) offers advice on living with purpose,…
passion, and fulfillment. Sullivan, blind since birth, interweaves personal experiences with reflections on lessons learned, including turning disadvantages into advantages, facing fears, and creating a life plan. 2003By Richard M. Cohen. 2004
Emmy Award-winning television news producer and journalist chronicles his battle with multiple sclerosis and colon cancer. While detailing his vision…
loss and other symptoms, Cohen's frank account is "not about suffering" but about "surviving and flourishing, rising above fear and self-doubt" with the support of his wife and children. Bestseller. 2004By Lyz Lenz. 2019
Combination of memoir regarding her personal life and faith journey and an exam of the role of faith in middle…
America in the wake of the 2016 election. Topics discussed include her desire for a stable faith community, decreasing church attendance, her divorce, and profiles of faith communities. 2019By Ted Hinson. 2017
As a young parent, Ted Hinson was on top of everything. He was an active father, basketball coach, and worked…
in the oil and gas industry. And he accomplished all of this while completely blind. In this book he has an important message for anyone coping with adversity: strive to change obstacles into opportunities, and don't let challenges limit your lifePastor explores teachings and sayings that he believes contain some truth but that can be hurtful to people. Specifically examines,…
among other phrases, "Everything happens for a reason," "God helps those who help themselves," and "God won't give you more than you can handle."2016By Sam Harris, Maajid Nawaz. 2015
Harris, author of The End of Faith (DB 62053), and Nawaz, chair of a think tank focusing on religious freedom,…
extremism, and citizenship, examine the role of the Islamic religion in extremist violence in the twenty-first century. Presented as the authors speaking back and forth. 2015By Scott Dannemiller. 2015
Blogger and former missionary chronicles the year he and his family chose to avoid buying things for a year. Discusses…
what brought his family to that point, the negotiations he and his wife made about the rules for acceptable purchases, and the impact on his family's relationship with God. 2015By Deborah Jian Lee. 2015
Journalist and former evangelical Christian surveys the changing culture and political orientation of the movement in the early twenty-first century…
and the role of people of color, women, and the LGBTQ community in the shift. Discusses racial tension, progressive politics, and social-justice issues, interpolating her own experiences. 2015By Sarah Young. 2007
Devotional from the author of Jesus Lives (DB 85047) exploring the concept of dialoguing directly with Jesus. At the end…
of each entry is a series of excerpts from scriptures regarding the topic discussed. 2007By Kay Wills Wyma. 2015
Using examples from her own family, Wyma observes a culture of extreme competitiveness in early twenty-first century America. She advises…
her audience to stop comparing themselves to others and appreciate what they have. She suggests building relationships, rather than constantly checking how one measures up to others. 2015By David Thomas, Kent Brantly, Amber Brantly. 2015
Kent Brantly, a medical doctor and the first Ebola patient treated in the United States, and his wife Amber, a…
nurse, discuss the Ebola outbreak in Africa in 2014, ways their religious convictions led them to serving on medical missions, and the toll and treatment of Kent's diagnosis. 2015By Chris Shook, Kerry Shook. 2014
The authors present their views on applying the Christian gospel in intention and action as well as words and sermons.…
Biblical context is provided for the authors' message, as well as examples of how this approach has affected both their faith and their daily lives. Bestseller. 2014