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The Psalms of Israel Jones

by Sheila M. Trask

Moving scenes depicting a difficult father-son relationship are framed by a gritty look at a musician’s life. Reading Ed Davis’s elegant prose is a little like listening to a Bob Dylan album: it’s nearly impossible to choose a... Read More

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Cape Comedy

by Sheila M. Trask

Manic comedic enthusiasm bolsters the fun—even in dark moments—on every page of this debut. Peek behind the curtain at a world-famous comedy club, and what do you find? If the venue is Cape Comedy and your host is Marc Weingarten,... Read More

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A Wolf in the Soul

by Sheila M. Trask

A young werewolf’s “shifting” mirrors his emotional growth in this visceral and spiritual coming-of-age novel. Let’s get it out of the way: yes, this is a book about werewolves. Now, put away every expectation about muscular... Read More

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Mussar Yoga

by Sheila M. Trask

"Mussar Yoga" meets students at their current level of interest, knowledge, and ability while also encouraging deeper exploration over time. Different spiritual communities often have more in common than we recognize at first glance.... Read More

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Wild Flowers

by Sheila M. Trask

Along the way in this essay collection, be on the lookout for Bessler’s surprising take on things like the role of the soul in mental illness and the spiritual glory of nakedness. There is a certain beauty in sameness—picture endless... Read More

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The Yardsale of Life

by Sheila M. Trask

This journey of self-discovery is wrapped in a wry humor that makes the story enjoyable for skeptics and believers alike. In this punchy parable, veteran writer Carol Gino sends a New Age Alice down the rabbit hole to learn life lessons... Read More

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Lifting the Curtain

by Sheila M. Trask

As an urban high school teacher, Russell has a unique perspective on what’s wrong with the system. There is a crisis in public education in the United States. It’s a familiar story—one that’s in the news every day—and everyone... Read More

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