Richard Dawkins, whom Discover magazine recently called "Darwin's Rottweiler" for his fierce and effective defense of evolution, now turns his considerable intellect on religion, denouncing its faulty logic and the suffering it causes. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry, and abuses children, buttressing his points with historical and contemporary evidence. In so doing, he makes a compelling case that belief in God is not just irrational, but potentially deadly.
An inspirational book of teachings from author Tara Brach that offers a path to freedom by healing fear and shame and helping to build loving, authentic relationships.
Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart
Tara Brach, PhD Cassandra Campbell
Based on a fresh interpretation of the three classic Buddhist gateways to freedom, True Refuge is a practical guide to finding one's inner sanctuary of peace and wisdom in the midst of difficulty.
From author Janet Reitman comes the first full journalistic history of the notoriously secretive Church of Scientology—an even-handed account that uncovers the astonishing truth about the controversial religion.
In the tradition of Jared Diamond and Jacques Barzun, prize-winning historian Anthony Pagden presents a sweeping history of the long struggle between East and West, from the Greeks to the present day.
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes The Music Lesson, an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes and feeling them. Included throughout is new, original music written by Wooten and a bonus performance by the original Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope from the Americas
Robert Moynihan R. C. Bray
From Robert Moynihan, the founder and editor of Inside the Vatican magazine, comes an enlightening introduction to the life and spiritual teachings of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, the first pope of the Americas.
