On Monday, Michael Novak, author of upcoming book, No One Sees God (on sale August 5th) shared his perspective on USA Today online, where he stated “Judaism and Christianity seem very good religions for those who suffer because they bestow on them justice and dignity. The realistic point of Judaism and Christianity is that suffering is a normal part of every human life. Lamentations are a native language. But evil does not mean that God loves us less, or that all is lost, or that good does not win out in the end.”
And, today, a wonderful commentary and interview are featured on David Crumm’s website, Read the Spirit. Here, David claims “Novak’s new book is an important contribution to building bridges between believers and unbelievers. It’s also a great book for small-group study, especially for religious groups trying to grapple with the acidic waves of neo-atheist writing over the past year.”
In The Dark Side, Jane Mayer chronicles the terrible and destructive decisions the Bush administration made in the name of fighting terrorism. It has received natioanl attention by both periodicals and politicians alike. Below are some highlights:
In “Answering Terror with Terror,” Salon.com states: The Dark Side is about how the war on terror became ‘a war on American ideals,’ and Mayer gives this story all the weight and sorrow it deserves. Many books get tagged with the word ‘essential’; hers actually is.”
“Mayer’s singular accomplishment is to fuse the years of events that have brought us to this pass into a single compelling narrative and to use her own considerable reportorial powers to fill in important connective and contextual events.” — Los Angeles Times
Win a pair of Stuart Weitzman heels, pictured on the book cover of Quick, Before the Music Stops!
To celebrate the launch of Quick, Before the Music Stops: How Ballroom Dancing Saved My Life, the debut memoir from Town & Country Beauty Director Janet Carlson, Broadway Books partnered with Stuart Weitzman to run a Sweepstakes, in which three lucky winners will win the Stuart Weitzman Fever style heels pictured on the book jacket.
Visit www.quickbeforethemusicstops.com to enter the sweepstakes and for more information about this inspiring memoir of renewal and self discovery that explores the magic of ballroom dancing and its power to bring grace, balance, and passion into everyday life.
Watch the trailer and take a short quiz for the chance to enter the Rules of Deception Sweepstakes — if you complete all the answers correctly, you can enter to win a Sony Portable Reader System. Visit the Sony eBook Store to download advance previews of Rules of Deception.
In a nod to Orion’s chapter-opening cocktail recipes, Celestial Seasonings is holding a QUEEN OF THE ROAD Iced Tea Drink Recipe Contest. Get creative with your own tea recipe, and visit www.celestialseasoningsbookclub.com to enter for a chance to win cash prizes and a signed copy of the book.
And, be sure to visit Orion’s blog to see some great pictures from her day of events at their headquarters, and her website for some hilarious video travelogues, podcasts, and more!
“I try to carry a Pocket Journal Moleskine with me at all times to be ready to write or sketch…I started sketching Mr. Fooster in October 2005 shortly after Tom Corwin presented me with his initial draft of the text. I eventually decided to do pen-and-ink drawings rather than my more graphic style that I employ in my commercial work. Pen-and-ink seemed to be appropriate to the journal quality of the story and the romance of the character.” To read more about Craig’s illustrations and Moleskine Journals, click here. Visit moleskine.com.
Rave reviews for Mr. Fooster:
“This tasty little novella is a wonderful little read, easily devoured in one sitting, though it stays with you after you put the book down.” — Comics Waiting Room 3.0
“There is a clever equilibrium between shear simplicity and profound meaning that is sure to provoke emotion from you.” —Static Multimedia
A fascinating journey into the hidden psychological influences that derail our decision-making, Sway will change the way you think about the way you think.
Below are some of our favorite articles and reviews:
Read “Small Is the New Big in Progressive Politics” co-authored by Ori Brafman at HuffingtonPost.com
“Sway includes the most thorough and detailed list of sources to come along in a while.” —Inc.com’s “Skimmer’s Guide To the Latest Business Books”
Learn more about Rabbi Jamie on her website or on Jewcy.com, where you can find her Q&A and a God in the Wilderness excerpt; or if you’re passing through her hometown in Boulder, Colorado, check out her book signing at Boulder Books on June 19th at 7:30pm.
Devil May Care is a masterful continuation of the James Bond legacy—an electrifying new chapter in the life of the most iconic spy of literature and film, written to celebrate the centenary of Ian Flemming’s birth on May 28, 1908.
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In The Dark Side, Jane Mayer chronicles the terrible and destructive decisions the Bush administration made in the name of fighting terrorism. It has received natioanl attention by both periodicals and politicians alike. Below are some highlights:
“I try to carry a Pocket Journal Moleskine with me at all times to be ready to write or sketch…I started sketching Mr. Fooster in October 2005 shortly after Tom Corwin presented me with his initial draft of the text. I eventually decided to do pen-and-ink drawings rather than my more graphic style that I employ in my commercial work. Pen-and-ink seemed to be appropriate to the journal quality of the story and the romance of the character.” To read more about Craig’s illustrations and Moleskine Journals, 
A fascinating journey into the hidden psychological influences that derail our decision-making, Sway will change the way you think about the way you think.
Jamie Korngold, the “Adventure Rabbi,” had a great turnout at her Central Park hike last month.
Devil May Care is a masterful continuation of the James Bond legacy—an electrifying new chapter in the life of the most iconic spy of literature and film, written to celebrate the centenary of Ian Flemming’s birth on May 28, 1908.
