Random House New Releases - Religion and Spirituality - Between November 29, 2008 and December 29, 2009.

The Male Factor by Shaunti Feldhahn

2009-12-29T00:30:00-05:00

The Male Factor The Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace
Written by Shaunti Feldhahn

Expanded Edition

This expanded edition includes faith-based insights throughout, plus an added chapter with supportive application and wisdom from senior Christian women in the workplace.

Millions of women gained eye-opening insights about the inner lives of men through Shaunti Feldhahn’s best-selling book For Women Only. Now with The Male Factor, Feldhahn brings her innovative research approach to the workplace to help women understand their male colleagues. Based on a nationwide survey and confidential interviews with thousands of men whose anonymity was guaranteed, her book reveals the private thoughts and attitudes that men rarely disclose but every woman needs to know.

Never before has an author gotten inside the hearts and minds of men in the workplace—from CEOs to nonprofit managers, from lawyers to factory workers—to discover what they commonly think about women on the job, what their expected “rules” of the workplace are, what “managing emotion” means, and what factors improve or harm a man’s respect for a female co-worker.

Among the little-known but critical insights The Male Factor reveals are:

o how men, with rare exception, view almost any emotional display as a sign that the person can no longer think clearly (as well as what men perceive as emotion in the first place)
o why certain types of trendy attire may actually sabotage a woman’s career
o which little-known signals ensure that a man’s perception of a strong female colleague is positive (“assertive and competent”) instead of negative (“difficult”)

Even women who have navigated male-dominated work environments for years have expressed surprise at these and other revelations in the book. Some readers may find them challenging. Yet The Male Factor delivers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women to understand how male bosses, colleagues, subordinates, and customers privately think, and why they react the way they do. These vital insights enable each woman to make informed decisions in her unique workplace situation.

In this expanded Christian edition, Feldhahn builds on the same research and information as in the general-market edition, but speaks directly to the interests and questions of women of faith, whether their workplace is a part-time ministry or a Fortune 500 corporation. This edition of The Male Factor also delivers invaluable advice from senior Christian women who have broad experience in dealing with these questions, understand and share the reader’s values, and want to help other women achieve the best possible work relationships.

No More Dreaded Mondays by Dan Miller

2009-12-29T00:30:00-05:00

No More Dreaded Mondays Ignite Your Passion--and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work
Written by Dan Miller

Is Your Job Making You “Stupid”?

Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations, once wrote that a person who spends his life performing the same repetitive tasks “generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.” Wow! Now that’s not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, much of our work today consists of those boring, repetitive tasks.

But maybe you’re one of the many who have gotten caught up in thinking work is just something you do to support your weekends. Work is that necessary evil, a means to an end, or just a curse from God. You probably take your role of providing for yourself and those depending on you seriously. But you don’t expect to enjoy your work—you just do what has to be done.

Only now you’re seeing that even loyalty and dependability bring no guarantees. Lately you’ve seen coworkers who have been let go after years of faithful service. Perhaps your entire industryhas been shaken by outsourcing or changing technology. Maybe you’re tired of the long commute and being tied to your desk when you know you could make your own hours and still be productive. You may have ideas stirring that you think could create new income and time freedom.

But here comes another Monday. Maybe feeling trapped is just the reality of the way things are. Doesn’t everyone dread Mondays? Doesn’t every responsible person just bury their dreams and passions in exchange for getting a paycheck?

Absolutely not! All of us, no matter how old we are or what kind of work we’re doing, can learn to bring the same excitement to our jobs that we bring to whatever we love to do on our days off. I believe that each one of us can pursue work that is a reflection of our best selves—a true fulfillment of our callings.

No More Mondays will show you that meaningful work really is within your grasp. And once you’ve opened the door and seen all the exciting career opportunities that await you—whether you decide to revolutionize your current job or launch a new career altogether—you’ll find you can’t go back to the old way of working.”

From No More Mondays

For everyone who dreads going to work on Monday mornings, inspiring advice on how to find fulfilling work in an uncertain age.

Do you hate Mondays?

If so, what's keeping you at your current job?

If you said a steady paycheck and the promise of a secure retirement, then you're in for a big disappointment. In today's volatile economy, there is nothing safe about punching the clock for a job you hate.

As beloved talk-show host and bestselling author Dan Miller reveals, the only way to find true security is by following your calling and then finding or creating work that matches that calling and passion.

No More Mondays’s practical, inspirational advice speaks to people looking for guidance on how to launch a new career or business, those who want to stay in their current jobs and give the old 9-to-5 model a twenty-first-century makeover, and managers desperate to understand the way people want to work today. For all of them, Dan Miller's message is loud and clear: If you're one of those people who dread going to work on Mondays, do something about it!

Angels by Dr. David Jeremiah

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Angels Who They Are and How They Help--What the Bible Reveals
Written by Dr. David Jeremiah

The Remarkable Truth about the Agents of Heaven

People have long been fascinated by stories of angel sightings, yet many contemporary beliefs about angels are based on misconception and myth rather than solide, biblical truth.
As he's done so brilliantly for decades, respected Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah uses Scripture to unveil the remarkable truth about these agents of heaven and their role in our world and our lives.
What are angels? What is their role in God's plan? Are they present? Do they appear? Do they give us personal insight about our work and our worship?
In this broad and thorough survey of Scripture, Dr. Jeremiah clearly and simply separates fact from fiction as it relates to angels. His enlightening findings are supported with illustrations and insights from prominent teachers, such as Billy Graham, Corrie ten Boom, C. S. Lewis, and more.
Dr. Jeremiah's down-to-earth style guides readers around the hype about angels and directly into the "substance of things unseen!"

God is Great by Tonia Jenkins

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

God is Great The Undeniable Truth: 52 Inspirational Stories of Faith
Written by Tonia Jenkins

WHERE IS GOD IN OUR LIVES?

We live during uncertain and challenging times. Although modern technology brings news to our doorstep and into our homes at the speed of light, answers to our struggles are nowhere to be found–and criticism and skepticism are everywhere.

If you have ever found doubt in the presence of God during key moments of your life, God is Great will provide assurance that God is very much a part of our lives.

God is Great is a collection of moving stories from real people around the world, each with their own unique background and life experience, who share their stories of how God played a special role in their lives.

Living Like You Belong to God by BJ Lawson

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Living Like You Belong to God
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Can Other See That You Belong to God?

God calls us to a life of joy, obedience, and trust. He calls us to be different from those around us. He calls us to be holy.

In this rich study, you will discover that holiness is not an arbitrary standard within today's church or an unreachable goal of sinless perfection. Holiness is about pleasing God--living in such a way that it's clear you belong to Him. Holiness is what makes you unique as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Come explore the beauty of holy living and see why true holiness and true happiness always go together.

Living Like You Belong to God by BJ Lawson

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Living Like You Belong to God
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith by BJ Lawson

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

What Does God Really Want from You?

It’s easy to get confused about how to please God. One Bible teacher details a long list of the commands you should be keeping. The next teacher says only grace matters. Who is right?

Centuries ago, in answer to this question, Jesus simplified all the rules and regulations of the Law into just two great commands: love God and love people.

Loving God and Others looks at how these two commands define the heart of Christian faith. As you rest in the certain knowledge of what God calls you to, you will be challenged to live these commands out—and discover how obeying Jesus’ simple commands will transform not only your life but also the lives of those around you.

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith by BJ Lawson

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Primal by Mark Batterson

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Primal A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity
Written by Mark Batterson

Our generation needs a reformation.
But a single person won’t lead it.
A single event won’t define it.
Our reformation will be a movement of reformers living creatively, compassionately, courageously for the cause of Christ.

This reformation will not be born of a new discovery. It will be the rediscovery of something old, something ancient.

Something primal.

—Mark Batterson, Primal

What would your Christianity look like if it was stripped down to the simplest, rawest, purest faith possible? You would have more, not less. You would have the beginning of a new reformation—in your generation, your church, your own soul. You would have primal Christianity.

This book is an invitation to become part of a reformation movement. It is an invitation to rediscover the compassion, wonder, curiosity, and energy that turned the world upside down two thousand years ago. It is an invitation to be astonished again.

Primal by Mark Batterson

2009-12-22T00:30:00-05:00

Primal A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity
Written by Mark Batterson

Heart Lamp by Erik Pema Kunsang

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Heart Lamp The Heart of the Matter and Lamp of Mahamudra
Written by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol
Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang

Tsele Natsok Rangdröl is renowned in the Kagyü and Nyingma schools of Tibetan Buddhism for his brilliant scholarship, profound exposition, and meditative accomplishment. Comprised of two of his most important texts, this collection presents four essential Buddhist strands of philosophical viewpoint and meditation technique: the teachings of the Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) body of literature; the philosophy of the Middle Way; Mahamudra meditation; and Dzogchen teachings and practice.

The theme of these teachings is that in every person’s heart, mind, and spirit there is an identical essence that makes that person a living Buddha. The focus is on how to realize that essence through “effortless” training based on the four techniques. Since the training is unbound by cultural or temporal limitations, the truth the book conveys is as valuable today as it was in centuries past. This system has been applied by people from many walks of life, giving them a simple method to not only withstand life’s challenges but to transcend them. This redesigned edition of The Heart of the Matter and Lamp of Mahamudra features illuminating introductions and a new foreword, bringing Rangdröl’s timeless message to contemporary seekers.

The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

The Lamb's Supper The Mass as Heaven on Earth
Written by Scott Hahn
Read by Scott Hahn

Bestselling author Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals .

Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar as the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as "Heaven on Earth," explaining that what "we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly liturgy."
The Lamb's Supper reveals a long-lost secret of the Church: The early Christians' key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass was the New Testament Book of Revelation. With its bizarre imagery, its mystic visions of heaven, and its end-of-time prophecies, Revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist.

Beautifully written, in clear direct language, bestselling Catholic author Scott Hahn's new book will help readers see the Mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter into the Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently, and powerfully than ever before.

Light Comes Through by Dzigar Kongtrul

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Light Comes Through Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural Intelligence
Written by Dzigar Kongtrul

Our thoughts and emotions can take us anywhere. In an instant they can bring us down or lift us up. If we don't attend to the mind, the source of all our thoughts and emotions, it can seem like a runaway train. Yet when guided by wisdom, our mind can lead us to awakening. How do we utilize this resource?

The Buddha asked big questions concerning the causes and conditions of happiness and suffering and how we can shape our mind and attitude to support our well-being. According to the Buddhist teachings, when our natural intelligence is sparked by contemplation and meditation, we discover insights into what true happiness means—and how to achieve it. The distilled wisdom of the Buddhist tradition leads us to clarity of mind, and step by step, the light of our natural intelligence comes through.

With the humor and insight he is known for, Dzigar Kongtrül engages us in a playful, and challenging, investigation of disturbing emotions, our relationships with others, the trap of self-centeredness, and the practicalities of working with a Buddhist teacher. Most important, he shows us the subtlest use of our own natural intelligence—its ability to recognize the nature of reality itself.

To learn more about the author, Dzigar Kongtrül, go to www.mangalashribhuti.org.

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

What the Eldredge bestsellers Wild at Heart did for men, and Captivating did for women, LOVE & WAR will do for married couples everywhere. John and Stasi Eldredge have contributed the quintessential works on Christian spirituality through the experience of men and the experience of women and now they turn their focus to the incredible dynamic between those two forces.

With refreshing openness that will grab readers from the first page, the Eldredges candidly discuss their own marriage and the insights they’ve gained from the challenges they faced. Each talks independently to the reader about what they’ve learned, giving their guidance personal immediacy and a balance between the male and female perspectives that has been absent from all previous books on this topic. They begin LOVE & WAR with an obvious but necessary acknowledgement: Marriage is fabulously hard. They advise that the sooner we get the shame and confusion off our backs, the sooner we'll find our way through.

LOVE & WAR shows couples how to fight for their love and happiness, calling men and women to step into the great adventure God has waiting for them together. Walking alongside John and Stasi Eldredge, every couple can discover how their individual journeys are growing into a story of meaning much greater than anything they could do or be on their own.

From the Hardcover edition.

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge
Read by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge
Read by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Signs of Life by Scott Hahn

2009-12-15T00:30:00-05:00

Signs of Life 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots
Written by Scott Hahn
Read by Scott Hahn

In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Each chapter concludes with loving, good-natured, inspiring advice on applying the Church's wisdom to everyday life.

The Essential Henri Nouwen by Henri Nouwen

2009-12-01T00:30:00-05:00

The Essential Henri Nouwen
Written by Henri Nouwen
Edited by Robert A. Jonas

Henri Nouwen (1932–1996) is, along with Thomas Merton, one of the most enduringly popular spiritual writers of the twentieth century—and, like Merton’s, his popularity has continued to grow in the years since his death. He was a Dutch Catholic priest and theologian who abandoned a stellar academic career teaching at Harvard and Yale to spend his life living in a community of mentally handicapped people in Toronto, Canada. Beset by personal demons and intense suffering of his own, he made his life and struggles an open book, inviting his readers to find happiness in the midst of their own brokenness and pain and showing them how to do it.

This compact collection brings together all of Henri Nouwen’s principle ideas and themes into an attractive volume. It’s a perfect introduction to his teaching and a great source of inspiration for anyone.

Practicing the Jhanas by Pa Auk Sayadaw

2009-12-01T00:30:00-05:00

Practicing the Jhanas Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw
Written by Stephen Snyder and Tina Rasmussen
Foreword by Pa Auk Sayadaw

This is a clear and in-depth description of the jhanas, the traditional Theravadan concentration meditation practices, from two authors who have practiced these meditations in retreat with and under the close guidance of one of the great modern masters. Pa Auk Sayadaw is the abbot of Pa Auk Monastery in Burma. He is considered by many to be the leading teacher of the jhanas.

The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience. This helpful book will be appealing to anyone who wants to learn more about this type of meditation. The instructions are thorough and detailed and will help even experienced meditators who have done retreats at one of the many popular Buddhist centers where concentration meditation is taught.

Random House New Releases - Religion and Spirituality - Between November 29, 2008 and December 29, 2009.

The Male Factor by Shaunti Feldhahn

The Male Factor The Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the WorkplaceWritten by Shaunti Feldhahn

No More Dreaded Mondays by Dan Miller

No More Dreaded Mondays Ignite Your Passion--and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at WorkWritten by Dan Miller

Angels by Dr. David Jeremiah

Angels Who They Are and How They Help--What the Bible RevealsWritten by Dr. David Jeremiah

God is Great by Tonia Jenkins

God is Great The Undeniable Truth: 52 Inspirational Stories of FaithWritten by Tonia Jenkins

Living Like You Belong to God by BJ Lawson

Living Like You Belong to God Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Living Like You Belong to God by BJ Lawson

Living Like You Belong to God Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith by BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith by BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Primal by Mark Batterson

Primal A Quest for the Lost Soul of ChristianityWritten by Mark Batterson

Primal by Mark Batterson

Primal A Quest for the Lost Soul of ChristianityWritten by Mark Batterson

Heart Lamp by Erik Pema Kunsang

Heart Lamp The Heart of the Matter and Lamp of MahamudraWritten by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang

The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn

The Lamb's Supper The Mass as Heaven on EarthWritten by Scott Hahn Read by Scott Hahn

Light Comes Through by Dzigar Kongtrul

Light Comes Through Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural IntelligenceWritten by Dzigar Kongtrul

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed OfWritten by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed OfWritten by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed OfWritten by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge Read by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War by Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed OfWritten by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge Read by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Signs of Life by Scott Hahn

Signs of Life 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical RootsWritten by Scott Hahn Read by Scott Hahn

The Essential Henri Nouwen by Henri Nouwen

The Essential Henri Nouwen Written by Henri Nouwen Edited by Robert A. Jonas

Practicing the Jhanas by Pa Auk Sayadaw

Practicing the Jhanas Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk SayadawWritten by Stephen Snyder and Tina Rasmussen Foreword by Pa Auk Sayadaw

The Male Factor The Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace
Written by Shaunti Feldhahn

No More Dreaded Mondays Ignite Your Passion--and Other Revolutionary Ways to Discover Your True Calling at Work
Written by Dan Miller

Angels Who They Are and How They Help--What the Bible Reveals
Written by Dr. David Jeremiah

God is Great The Undeniable Truth: 52 Inspirational Stories of Faith
Written by Tonia Jenkins

Living Like You Belong to God
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Living Like You Belong to God
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith
Written by Kay Arthur, David Lawson and BJ Lawson

Primal A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity
Written by Mark Batterson

Primal A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity
Written by Mark Batterson

Heart Lamp The Heart of the Matter and Lamp of Mahamudra
Written by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol
Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang

The Lamb's Supper The Mass as Heaven on Earth
Written by Scott Hahn
Read by Scott Hahn

Light Comes Through Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural Intelligence
Written by Dzigar Kongtrul

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge
Read by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Love and War Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of
Written by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge
Read by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge

Signs of Life 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots
Written by Scott Hahn
Read by Scott Hahn

The Essential Henri Nouwen
Written by Henri Nouwen
Edited by Robert A. Jonas

Practicing the Jhanas Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw
Written by Stephen Snyder and Tina Rasmussen
Foreword by Pa Auk Sayadaw