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Books about Skepticism
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A study of the role of randomness in life, and how it can lead to unexpected events.
A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear ... (Goodreads)
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
by Todd Burpo
A young boy's spiritual journey of dying and visiting Heaven, and the aftermath of his visions.
Unglaublich oder erstaunlich? Urteilen Sie selbst: Colton ist vier Jahre alt, als er lebensgefährlich erkrankt und operiert werden muss. Er überlebt um Haaresbreite. Später erzählt er seinen Eltern, ... (Goodreads)
Only Love Is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited
by Brian L. Weiss
A tale of two souls that span centuries, exploring the power of love and destiny.
A "beautiful and sensitive" tale of true love that transcends time, from the multi-million bestselling author of, Many Lives, Many Masters, (Gary Zukav, author of, Seat of the Soul,). Recommended by ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
by Carl Sagan
A critical look at superstition and pseudoscience, advocating for the power of science and reason.
How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? ... (Goodreads)
Redshirts
by John Scalzi
A group of space explorers uncover an unlikely conspiracy while on a mission to an alien planet.
In the prologue, several senior officers of the Intrepid , flagship of the Universal Union, lament the unusually high number of casualties of low-ranking crew members during recent away missions and ... (Wikipedia)
The Complete Essays
by Michel de Montaigne
Collection of essays exploring diverse topics, from philosophy to morality.
Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. This Penguin Classics edition of The Complete ... (Goodreads)
Mary, Called Magdalene
by Margaret George
A fictionalized account of Mary Magdalene's life, from her childhood in Magdala to her relationship with Jesus and beyond.
As a woman in the Bible , Mary Magdalene 's story is not recounted as fully as that of some of the males associated with Jesus. The novel presents a new view of Mary Magdalene – a female apostle who ... (Wikipedia)
Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1
by Neale Donald Walsch
A sweeping exploration of life's spiritual and philosophical questions and their answers.
Suppose you could ask God the most puzzling questions about existence - questions about love and faith, life and death, good and evil. Suppose God provided clear, understandable answers. It happened ... (Goodreads)
Flaubert's Parrot
by Julian Barnes
A quest to uncover the life of the author, exploring his works and the truth behind them.
The novel follows Geoffrey Braithwaite, a widowed, retired English doctor, visiting France. While visiting sites related to Flaubert, Geoffrey discovers two museums claiming to display the stuffed ... (Wikipedia)
The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A fable of an extraterrestrial prince who visits Earth and learns about the fragility of life.
The narrator begins with a discussion on the nature of grown-ups and their inability to perceive especially important things. As a test to determine if a grown-up is enlightened and like a child, he ... (Wikipedia)
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It
by Gary Taubes
An exploration of the science of body weight, examining the effects of nutrition and exercise.
[image] An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes. In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that ... (Goodreads)
The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
by Sam Harris
An exploration of religion, its implications for our world and how it can be replaced with reason.
In The End of Faith , Sam Harris delivers a startling analysis of the clash between reason and religion in the modern world. He offers a vivid, historical tour of our willingness to suspend reason in ... (Goodreads)
Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism
by Scott Hahn
A Protestant couple's journey to Catholicism, detailing their struggles and ultimate conversion to the Catholic faith.
The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly travelling and speaking all over North America for the last few years about their conversion to the ... (Goodreads)
DMT: The Spirit Molecule
by Rick Strassman
A scientific exploration of the psychedelic compound DMT and its potential to unlock the mysteries of consciousness and spirituality.
A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death & Mystical Experiences. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of DMT: A behind-the-scenes look at the cutting edge of ... (Goodreads)
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
by Jon Ronson
Exploration of the psychiatric industry, examining the definition and diagnosis of psychopathy.
In this madcap journey, a bestselling journalist investigates psychopaths and the industry of doctors, scientists, and everyone else who studies them. The Psychopath Test is a fascinating journey ... (Goodreads)
Gorgias
by Plato
Philosophical dialogue on the nature of justice and power of rhetoric.
Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office. Are high moral ... (Goodreads)
Discourse on Method
by René Descartes
Philosophical exploration of the power of human reason and the nature of reality.
By far the most widely used translation in North American college classrooms, Donald A. Cress's translation from the French of the Adam and Tannery critical edition is prized for its accuracy, ... (Goodreads)
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
by Michael Pollan
Exploration of the modern food chain, examining the impact of food choices on our health and the environment.
What should we have for dinner? The question has confronted us since man discovered fire, but according to Michael Pollan, the bestselling author of The Botany of Desire , how we answer it today, at ... (Goodreads)
On Heroes and Tombs
by Ernesto Sabato
A philosophical meditation on life, death, and the various forms of heroism.
Nineteen-year-old Martín Castillo is a boy from Buenos Aires trying to find his path in life. He meets and falls in love with Alejandra Vidal Olmos who with her father Fernando represents the "old", ... (Wikipedia)
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
by Steven D. Levitt
An unconventional study of economics, uncovering the hidden truths of everyday life.
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What ... (Goodreads)
Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife
by Mary Roach
Scientific investigations into the possibility of life after death.
"What happens when we die? Does the light just go out and that's that—the million-year nap? Or will some part of my personality, my me-ness persist? What will that feel like? What will I do all day? ... (Goodreads)
I, Robot
by Isaac Asimov
A collection of science fiction stories exploring the relationship between humans and robots.
Isaac Asimov's I, Robot launches readers on an adventure into a not-so-distant future where man and machine , struggle to redefinelife, love, and consciousness—and where the stakes are nothing less ... (Goodreads)
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists
by Neil Strauss
Journey of a journalist exploring the world of "pickup artists" and the seduction techniques they use.
Hidden somewhere, in nearly every major city in the world, is an underground seduction lair. And in these lairs, men trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to charm women. ... (Goodreads)
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church
by N.T. Wright
Reflection on the power of hope in Christian faith, and its implications for how the Church engages in God’s mission.
In this groundbreaking book—available in paperback for the first time—renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright argues that Christians have not distorted the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Godwulf Manuscript
by Robert B. Parker
Detective investigates a mysterious case involving an ancient manuscript.
Set in the early 1970s, this novel serves as the introduction to Spenser , a private investigator in Boston . Spenser, who served as an infantryman in the 1st Infantry Division during the Korean War ... (Wikipedia)
The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham
An in-depth guide to investing, providing strategies to become a successful investor.
More than one million hardcovers sold Now available for the first time in paperback! The Classic Text Annotated to Update Graham's Timeless Wisdom for Today's Market Conditions The greatest ... (Goodreads)
The Visitation
by Frank E. Peretti
A small town is mysteriously transformed, leading to a battle between good and evil.
Centered on the life of Travis Jordan, The Visitation begins when miracles, ranging from a healing, weeping crucifix to sights of Jesus in the clouds, start occurring, giving way to the arrival of a ... (Wikipedia)
Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
by Brian L. Weiss
A psychiatrist discovers the power of past-life regression therapy through a young patient's experiences.
From author and psychotherapist Dr. Brian Weiss comes the classic bestseller on the true case of the past-life therapy that changed the lives of both the prominent psychiatrist and young patient ... (Barnes & Noble)
Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives
by Michael Newton
Explores the mystery of life after death, offering case studies of life between lives.
Learn the latest details and most recent groundbreaking discoveries that reveal, for the first time, the mystery of life in the spirit world after death on Earth–proof that our consciousness ... (Goodreads)
Life After Life: The Investigation of a Phenomenon - Survival of Bodily Death
by Raymond A. Moody Jr.
A study of near-death experiences and the possibility of life after death, based on interviews with people who have clinically died and been revived.
Raymond Moody is the “father” of the modern NDE (Near Death Experience) movement, and his pioneering work Life After Life transformed the world, revolutionizing the way we think about death and what ... (Goodreads)
A Treatise of Human Nature
by David Hume
Exploration of the nature of human understanding, and how it affects moral judgement.
A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), David Hume's comprehensive attempt to base philosophy on a new, observationally grounded study of human nature, is one of the most important texts in Western ... (Goodreads)
None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us
by Jen Wilkin
Examines the attributes of God that make Him unique and why it's beneficial for us to recognize our limitations in comparison.
This exploration of ten attributes that belong to God alone reminds us of why our limits are a good thing in light of God’s limitlessness—celebrating the freedom that comes from letting God be God. ... (Barnes & Noble)
One for the Money
by Janet Evanovich
A woman takes a job as a bounty hunter to make ends meet, leading to an unexpected adventure.
Stephanie Plum , laid off from her job as a lingerie buyer for a Newark department store, applies for a filing job with her cousin Vinnie, a bail bondsman . Vinnie's assistant, Connie, tells her the ... (Wikipedia)
Jesus the Christ: A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures, Both Ancient and Modern
by James E. Talmage
An in-depth exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
First published in 1915, Jesus the Christ is the classic Latter-day Saint presentation of the life and ministry of the Savior. Elder Marion G. Romney said, "One who gets the understanding, the ... (Goodreads)
Scientific Progress Goes "Boink"
by Bill Watterson
A humorous account of a boy's adventures as he tries to make sense of the world around him.
In this collection, Calvin and his tiger-striped sidekick Hobbes are hilarious whether the two are simply lounging around philosophizing about the future of mankind or plotting their latest ... (Goodreads)
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know
by Emily Oster
Evidence-based look at pregnancy and its associated medical advice, challenging conventional wisdom.
What to Expect When You're Expecting, meets, Freakonomics,: an award-winning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting. ... (Goodreads)
The Cross of Christ
by John R.W. Stott
An exploration of the Christian doctrine of the Cross and its implications for faith.
The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the Christian faith. I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross. . . . In the real ... (Goodreads)
The Message Remix
by Eugene H. Peterson
A modern translation of the Bible in contemporary language, making it accessible and relatable to modern readers.
The Message//REMIX is distinctive because the text is shaped by the hand of a pastor, Eugene H. Peterson. It features expanded introductions to each book of the Bible that explain the purpose of the ... (Goodreads)
The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins
Scientific exploration of the evidence for and against religious belief.
A preeminent scientist - and the world's most prominent atheist - asserts the irrationality of belief in God, and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11. With ... (Goodreads)
SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes And Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
by Steven D. Levitt
An exploration of human behavior and economics, challenging accepted social norms and traditional wisdom.
The New York Times best-selling Freakonomics was a worldwide sensation, selling over four million copies in thirty-five languages and changing the way we look at the world. Now, Steven D. Levitt and ... (Goodreads)
The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
by Steven Pinker
The exploration of the science of human nature, including the implications for society.
In The Blank Slate , Steven Pinker explores the idea of human nature and its moral, emotional, and political colorings. He shows how many intellectuals have denied the existence of human nature by ... (Goodreads)
Lady Susan
by Jane Austen
A witty and manipulative widow manoeuvres her way through society to find suitable marriage prospects.
Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself, while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. A magnificently crafted ... (Goodreads)
The Broom of the System
by David Foster Wallace
A humorous exploration of modern life as a young woman struggles to make sense of the world.
Published when Wallace was just twenty-four years old, The Broom of the System stunned critics and marked the emergence of an extraordinary new talent. At the center of this outlandishly funny, ... (Goodreads)
Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived
by Rob Bell
Exploring the ultimate fate of humanity, challenging conventional expectations of Heaven and Hell.
Millions of Christians have struggled with how to reconcile God's love and God's judgment: Has God created billions of people over thousands of years only to select a few to go to heaven and everyone ... (Goodreads)
Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
by Daniel C. Dennett
Examines the origins of religious belief, exploring how it has shaped society.
An innovative thinker tackles the controversial question of why we believe in God and how religion shapes our lives and our future. For a growing number of people, there is nothing more important ... (Goodreads)
A Marvelous Work and a Wonder
by LeGrand Richards
A comprehensive guide to the teachings and beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1950. Richards, a Presiding Bishop and Ordained One of the Twelve Apostles, offers an outline prepared to assist missionaries in their study and presentation of the gospel in a systematic and logical ... (Goodreads)
1421: The Year China Discovered America
by Gavin Menzies
Exploration of the mystery behind the Chinese Admiral's journey to the Americas in 1421.
On 3/8/1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China. Its mission was "to proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas" & ... (Goodreads)
Bad Science
by Ben Goldacre
A critical look at the misuse of scientific fact and the implications of bad science.
Full of spleen, this is a hilarious, invigorating and informative journey through the world of Bad Science . When Dr Ben Goldacre saw someone on daytime TV dipping her feet in an 'Aqua Detox' ... (Goodreads)
The Jesus I Never Knew
by Philip Yancey
A journey of faith, exploring the life and teachings of Jesus.
Philip Yancey helps reveal what two thousand years of history covered up What happens when a respected Christian journalist decides to put his preconceptions aside and take a long look at the Jesus ... (Goodreads)
The Gods of Guilt
by Michael Connelly
A lawyer's pursuit of justice in a criminal case, uncovering secrets and revealing the truth.
Mickey Haller gets the text, "Call me ASAP - 187," and the California penal code for murder immediately gets his attention. Murder cases have the highest stakes and the biggest paydays, and they ... (Goodreads)
The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness
by Gary R. Renard
A spiritual guide to understanding the nature of reality and the illusion of separation. It challenges traditional beliefs and offers a new perspective on life.
What would you do if you were sitting quietly in your living room when a mysterious couple appeared from out of nowhere–and then told you they were "ascended masters" who had come to reveal some ... (Goodreads)
Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions
by Christian Lander
Satirical exploration of the lifestyle preferences and cultural quirks of white people in the United States.
They love nothing better than sipping free-trade gourmet coffee, leafing through the Sunday New York Times , and listening to David Sedaris on NPR (ideally all at the same time). Apple products, ... (Goodreads)
The Eternal Temple
by Christian Jacq
A young man's journey to become a priest in ancient Egypt, facing challenges and discovering secrets of the temple.
The splendor and danger of ancient Egypt continues in the second volume of this magnificent saga. For Ramses, the Son of Light, the coronation has arrived. Now he will learn whether the friends of ... (Goodreads)
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
by Dan Ariely
Examines how irrational behavior affects our decisions and yields surprising outcomes.
Lẽ phải của phi lý trí không phải là một cuốn sách hàn lâm khô khan chỉ toàn lý thuyết, mà nó được sử dụng dữ liệu từ những thí nghiệm thú vị và độc đáo dẫn đến những kết luận hấp dẫn về cách thức – ... (Goodreads)
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
by David Hume
Analysis of the nature of human understanding, challenging existing philosophical and religious beliefs.
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, is a book by the Scottish empiricist philosopher David Hume , published in English in 1748. , It was a revision of an earlier effort, Hume's A Treatise of ... (Wikipedia)
More Than a Carpenter
by Josh McDowell
An examination of the evidence for the existence of Jesus, and its implications for faith.
With almost ten million copies in print, "More Than a Carpenter" continues to be the most powerful evangelism tool worldwide. Josh McDowell's timeless examination of the true nature of Christ and his ... (Goodreads)
The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
by Oliver Burkeman
Exploring alternative paths to happiness, rejecting traditional approaches of positive thinking.
Success through failure, calm through embracing anxiety—a totally original approach to self-help Self-help books don't seem to work. Few of the many advantages of modern life seem capable of lifting ... (Barnes & Noble)
Meditations on First Philosophy
by René Descartes
Reflection on the nature of reality and human knowledge.
Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy , the fundamental and originating work of the modern era in Western philosophy, is presented here in Donald Cress's completely revised edition of his ... (Goodreads)
The Holographic Universe
by Michael Talbot
A mind-bending exploration of the theory that the universe is a hologram, and how this could explain paranormal phenomena.
“In The Holographic Universe, Michael Talbot argues nothing less than that the universe is itself one giant hologram. Mr. Talbot thus explains out-of-body experiences, quantum-theory problems, the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field
by Barbara Ann Brennan
A comprehensive guide to understanding and working with the human energy field for healing and personal growth.
With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with more than twenty years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the ... (Goodreads)
The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity
by Lee Strobel
Investigation into the biggest questions and doubts about Christianity.
Was God telling the truth when he said, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart"? In his #1 bestseller The Case for Christ , Lee Strobel examined the claims of Christ, ... (Goodreads)
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
by A.J. Jacobs
An exploration of faith and morality through the lens of the Bible.
From the bestselling author of "The Know-It-All" comes a fascinating and timely exploration of religion and the Bible. Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith ... (Goodreads)
Bellwether
by Connie Willis
A humorous and light-hearted tale of a scientist's quest to uncover the secrets behind a mysterious phenomenon.
Connie Willis has won more Hugo and Nebula awards than any other science fiction author. Now, with her trademark wit and inventiveness, she explores the intimate relationship between science, pop ... (Goodreads)
How to Lie with Statistics
by Darrell Huff
A humorous guide to mastering the art of manipulating data to support any argument.
Darrell Huff runs the gamut of every popularly used type of statistic, probes such things as the sample study, the tabulation method, the interview technique, or the way the results are derived from ... (Goodreads)
Why I Am Not a Christian and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects
by Bertrand Russell
Collection of essays on religion, morality, and philosophy, arguing against the existence of God and criticizing organized religion.
Dedicated as few men have been to the life of reason, Bertrand Russell has always been concerned with the basic questions to which religion also addresses itself – questions about man's place in the ... (Goodreads)
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife
by Eben Alexander
A neurosurgeon's account of his near-death experience and his spiritual journey towards understanding the afterlife.
Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew ... (Goodreads)
Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?
by Mark Fisher
Critique of late capitalism, exploring the oppressive power of neoliberalism.
After 1989, capitalism has presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system. What effects has this “capitalist realism” had on work, culture, education and mental health? Is it ... (Goodreads)
Leviathan
by Thomas Hobbes
Philosophical exploration of the nature of power and justice in a state of nature.
'The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short' Written during the chaos of the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan asks how, in a world of violence and horror, can we stop ... (Goodreads)
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
by Francis S. Collins
A scientist examines the evidence for faith in God through scientific findings.
An instant bestseller from Templeton Prize–winning author Francis S. Collins,, The Language of God, provides the best argument for the integration of faith and logic since C.S. Lewis’s, Mere ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Men Who Stare at Goats
by Jon Ronson
An exploration of strange military experiments, exposing the hidden world of military intelligence.
From the bestselling author of The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry and So You've Been Publicly Shamed . In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within ... (Goodreads)
The Complete Robot
by Isaac Asimov
A collection of stories about robots and the future of humanity, exploring the implications of technology.
THE COMPLETE ROBOT is the definitive anthology of Asimov's stunning visions of a robotic future… In these stories, Isaac Asimov creates the Three Laws of Robotics and ushers in the Robot Age: when ... (Goodreads)
The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
by Esther Perel
An exploration of the psychology of cheating and relationships, challenging traditional notions of fidelity and monogamy.
Iconic couples’ therapist and bestselling author of, Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel returns with a provocative look at relationships through the lens of infidelity. An affair: it can rob a couple ... (Goodreads)
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
by Christopher Hitchens
A critical examination of the life and works of Mother Teresa, exploring her motivations and impact.
Among his many books, perhaps none have sparked more outrage than The Missionary Position , Christopher Hitchens's meticulous study of the life and deeds of Mother Teresa. A Nobel Peace Prize ... (Goodreads)
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
by C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis writes letters to a fictional friend, Malcolm, discussing the nature and practice of prayer.
"We want to know not how we should pray if we were perfect but how we should pray being as we now are." , What are we doing when we pray? What is at the heart of this most intimate conversation, the ... (Goodreads)
Second Treatise of Government
by John Locke
A philosophical inquiry into the nature of government and the rights of citizens.
The central principles of what today is broadly known as political liberalism were made current in large part by Locke's Second Treatise of Government (1690). The principles of individual liberty, ... (Goodreads)
Another Roadside Attraction
by Tom Robbins
A quest for the meaning of life, exploring the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
The novel follows the adventures of John Paul Ziller and his wife Amanda—lovable prophetess and promiscuous earth mother, inarguably the central protagonist—who open "Captain Kendrick's Memorial Hot ... (Wikipedia)
A Man Called Peter: The Story of Peter Marshall
by Catherine Marshall
The biography of Peter Marshall, a Scottish-American preacher and chaplain of the US Senate, who inspired many with his faith and dedication.
As a boy growing up in Coatbridge , Scotland , Peter Marshall loves the sea and wishes to work on a ship. Several years later, he is caught in a fog, and nearly falls over a ledge. Survival compels ... (Wikipedia)
Lying
by Sam Harris
Examination of the morality of deception, exploring its implications in modern society.
As it was in Anna Karenina, Madame Bovary, and Othello, so it is in life. Most forms of private vice and public evil are kindled and sustained by lies. Acts of adultery and other personal betrayals, ... (Goodreads)
The Way of the Shaman
by Michael Harner
A guide to shamanic practices and techniques for healing, divination, and spiritual growth.
Ten years after it was first published, this is still the leading resource and reference for all those interested in cross-cultural and current forms of shamanism: now with a new introduction and a ... (Goodreads)
What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets
by Michael J. Sandel
Exploration of the moral and ethical implications of market-driven economies.
A renowned political philosopher rethinks the role that markets and money should play in our society Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we put a price on human life to ... (Goodreads)
Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas
by Chuck Klosterman
A collection of essays on culture and the way we think about the world.
"Chuck Klosterman IV" Consists of Three Parts: THINGS THAT ARE TRUE Profiles And Trend Stories: Britney Spears, Radiohead, Billy Joel, Metallica, Val Kilmer, Bono, Wilco, The White Stripes, Steve ... (Goodreads)
The Vampire Companion
by Katherine Ramsland
A comprehensive guide to the world of vampires, including their history, mythology, and pop culture representations.
"The meaning of The Vampire Chronicles is still unfolding for me, and is as much connected to God as to the Devil, as much connected to pleasure as to pain. That the books are entertainment seems a ... (Goodreads)
Out on a Limb
by Shirley MacLaine
Actress Shirley MacLaine's spiritual journey, exploring past lives, reincarnation, and extraterrestrial life.
Her most controversial book is one you will never forget. An outspoken thinker, a celebrated actress, a truly independent woman, Shirley MacLaine goes beyond her previous two bestsellers to take us ... (Goodreads)
Fireproof
by Eric Wilson
A firefighter's journey of faith, self-discovery and redemption.
INSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his ... (Goodreads)
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is
by Eric Barker
A comprehensive look at how and why traditional ideas of success are flawed, and how to find success in new ways.
Wall Street Journal Bestseller Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence
by Deepak Chopra
Understanding the power of coincidence and how it can help us achieve our desires and fulfill our destiny.
As elegant as his bestselling How to Know God and as practical as his phenomenal The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success , this groundbreaking new book from Deepak Chopra contains a dramatic premise: Not ... (Goodreads)
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