I was born to endorse very few books. Angelo Stagnaro’s The Christian Book of the Dead is one of them: I am a Christian, my last name is Coffin, and I’m a part-time professional magician. Stagnaro’s The Christian Book of the Dead is at once engaging, wise, funny, and ecumenical—an impressive array of threads (including insights from the world of magic performance) that create a tapestry of meditations on the ‘up’ side of death. If you think there’s a chance you’ll be dead some day, I highly recommend this practical tourist guide book.”—Patrick Coffin, radio host, Catholic Answers Live, author, Sex Au Naturel: What It Is and Why It’s Good For Your Marriage 68905 9780824526153 Drawing on his study of families around the world and the latest research in neuroscience, David Code offers practical tools to nurture joy and harmony at home. 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Heal your primary relationship, your family, and your life with this vital resource. 68066 9780824526184 Penned by a leading intellectual in the American Catholic church, this collection brings together Francis Cardinal George’s most influential writings on Catholic faith, communion, and culture, and stresses the importance of ecumenism and community among people of all beliefs. 68067 9780824526191 Penned by a leading intellectual in the American Catholic church, this collection brings together Francis Cardinal George’s most influential writings on Catholic faith, communion, and culture, and stresses the importance of ecumenism and community among people of all beliefs. 68069 9780824526207 Penned by a leading intellectual in the American Catholic church, this collection brings together Francis Cardinal George’s most influential writings on Catholic faith, communion, and culture, and stresses the importance of ecumenism and community among people of all beliefs. 67910 9780824526214 Pope John Paul II praised Fr. Peyton as a “man of faith,” and endorsed his movement for daily family prayer and meditation on the Holy Family, our model of living. This is the story of his one man crusade. For over 50 years, Fr. Peyton traveled the world proclaiming a simple message: “The family that prays together, stays together.” Through the international rosary crusades and creative use of television, film, and radio, Peyton brought millions to Catholicism, prayer, and stronger family values. 67905 9780824526238 Mary Ann Massey offers practical solutions for the complex problems of aging and end of life. Case studies illuminate simple and effective tools that encourage communication and support families facing the challenges of diminished health, loss of independence, and caregiver exhaustion. Mary Ann Massey offers practical solutions for the complex problems of aging and end of life. Case studies illuminate simple and effective tools that encourage communication and support families facing the challenges of diminished health, loss of independence, and caregiver exhaustion. “Families are often a complex, conflicted yet ultimately loving lot. Mary Ann Massey knows this first hand, from long professional experience and from personal life. In her new book, Aging is a Family Affair, Massey brings this wide-ranging knowledge to bear on one of the most difficult challenges we face: how best to care for our aging loved ones, while caring also for ourselves. “—Sofia M. Starnes, author of A Commerce of Moments, The Soul’s Landscape, and Corpus Homini, poetry editor of The Anglican Theological Review 68618 9780824526252 So often, saying (or not saying) the right word can transform a situation, and this empowering resource aims to give speakers the life-changing secrets of effective communication. Drawing from his experiences training more than 100,000 managers, Dave Durand offers specific, detailed suggestions for what to say in a variety of everyday situations, as well as surprising information about the hidden meanings that makes some key words so powerful in conversations. Using simple, proven techniques, this resource covers important subjects such as building trust, inspiring others, correcting behaviors, raising standards, holding someone accountable, making first impressions, apologizing, encouraging open communication, reporting bad news, and making a point amidst adversity. “A powerful book destined to transform individuals and entire organizations.”——Bruce Goodman, President and CEO of Vector/Cutco West 68111 9780824526269 Written by one of America’s premier leadership coaches, this groundbreaking look at the pitfalls of power will help you effectively manage your life to support your achievements, relationships, and priorities. 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If you recognize yourself in these words, you must read this book!”—Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®and Lead with LUV 68068 9780824526276 Penned by a leading intellectual in the American Catholic church, this collection brings together Francis Cardinal George’s most influential writings on Catholic faith, communion, and culture, and stresses the importance of ecumenism and community among people of all beliefs. 68829 9780824526283 Bestselling author Peter M. Kalellis offers an intimate look at troubled or distant relationships with parents—particularly fathers—and offers spiritual and therapeutic solutions for healing the wounds of abandonment and living a healthy, fulfilling life. Bestselling author Peter M. Kalellis offers an intimate look at troubled or distant relationships with parents—particularly fathers—and offers spiritual and therapeutic solutions for healing the wounds of abandonment and living a healthy, fulfilling life. Why Have You Abandoned Me? is like a mirror. The reader will be amazed to see himself or herself so clearly in the pages. The author helps us to move forward, unafraid, as we discover and learn the origins of our sensitive self which is easily hurt by being ignored or rejected. By recognizing failures or weaknesses of our upbringing, we can begin to understand how we are affected behaviorally and emotionally.”—Ernie Anastos, TV anchor, FOX News