So, yet another self-help/self-improvement book. Why should you even consider it? OK, here are three reasons: –First, it zeros in on some of the most common problems people have in dealing with each other. These are repetitive. The people may be different, but the problems stay the same. The 12 skills covered include: learning to be a careful listener; developing empathy for others; controlling our egos; becoming an assertive person; learning to be accountable in relating to people; respecting others; improving communication skills; stopping the “mind reading” of others; breaking away from the need to always be right in dealing with people; how to stop gossiping; not meddling in others’ lives; and becoming a more optimistic person. –Second, the topics of ego control, respect, mind reading, gossiping, meddling, and always needing to be right are rarely, if ever, found in self development books. –Finally, the book is easy to read, very practical, relatively short, and really helpful. You’ll find it to be a motivating and self-empowering read.

In It Takes Two To Tangle, Philip Wiebe presents a light, informative, humorous and perceptive look at the intersecting relationships of men and women. Within the context of Christian values, It Takes Two To Tangle covers the broad expanse of relationships from brief encounters to life-lasting ties that bind. It Takes Two To Tangle is highly recommended reading for those in the first blush of romance to the seasoned couple with a decades old bond between them, and all who aspire to the joy and hard work of parenting, vacationing together, managing busy schedules, and all the other interactions and shared activities that make up the man/woman dichotomy.

When doctors discovered a mass in Sherry Ward's kidney, they could not say whether it was malignant. Apprehensive about radical surgery and concerned by their uncertainty, she turned elsewhere. Armed with information from five psychics, she went against the medical odds. When the psychics proved correct, Ward's interest in psychic work intensified. Seekers of the Soul is the result of Ward's inquisitive journey into the world of psychics, visionaries, and intuitives who gain information using more than the traditional senses. Here Ward presents detailed profiles of seven individuals with exceptional abilities to sense and translate what to others is "not there." After interviewing numerous psychics, Ward chose the most principled, unique and skillful among them for Seekers of the Soul. Each person profiled uses his or her gifts to provide seekers with spiritual insight, emotional wisdom, or perhaps a connection to a loved-one who has crossed over. Although each psychic or intuitive divines his or her information differently, their clients benefit from the guidance, finding information relevant to their lives. For all who are intrigued by the extra-sensory realm and want to know how to take your soul to its highest potential, you'll find Ward's research and engaging profiles replete with insight and meaning.

MY WILLOW by Bud Lang

Innovative study examining how relationships and personal networks evolve throughout life, and how these connect individuals and society.

JUST HAVE A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS A simple song with a simple message - then why is it so hard to do? • Learn to turn ten seconds into the most powerful time of your day. • Learn to use everyday incidents as reminders to offer thanksgiving or requests to the One who is always ready to listen. • Learn to make your prayer life more meaningful and effective. Yes, a powerful, daily prayer life is possible. Release the prayer warrior in you with these prayer-proven techniques! Now, go have a little talk with Jesus.

A young adult speaks to young adults on the basic questions of spirituality. How do we seek meaning? How can Christianity speak to my own situation? What does it mean to pray? What do I want to do with my life? How can I know God? Assuming no prior experience with Christian theology or spirituality, Come to the Banquet outlines how Christianity can offer spiritual seekers nourishment for our most basic needs as human beings. Writing in a conversational style, Muldoon recognizes the pluralistic situation in which we live today and offers readers a timely and relevant exploration of Christianity. Discussion questions are ideal for individual and group study.

Since receiving the National Book Award for Victory Over Japan in 1985, Ellen Gilchrist has developed a fervently devoted readership. This collection's new novella is vintage Gilchrist, taking on the continuing joys and perils of Nora Jane and company.