Soul Nourishment: Satisfying Our Deep Longing for God is a gentle reminder of the importance of soul care. It is also a handbook for today's busy woman -- filled with a multitude of easy, ready-to-use resources intended to aid in nourishing the soul.

Based on presentations given at the 1993 Common Boundary Conference of the same title, when authors, artists, thinkers & teachers were brought together to discuss issues of the soul.

This extraordinary celebration of the poet's craft opens the attentive reader's heart to the world of the spirit. Author/compilers Judith Valente and Charles Reynard, noted poets themselves, share elected poems that probe the classic themes of the spiritual life.

The hosts of the radio program "Midday Connection" along with prominent authors and artists Staci Eldridge, Shannon Ethridge, Carol Kent, Sara Groves, and others contributed to "Tending the Soul: 90-days of Spiritual Nourishment," a devotional that combines transparency with biblical truths on topics including mercy, forgiveness, prayer, loneliness, courage, and creativity.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with 500 activities for children and adults Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays Scores of informational websites Down-to-earth advice In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv was the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term nature-deficit disorder and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection--from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. That book “rivaled Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring” (the Cincinnati Enquirer), was “an absolute must-read for parents” (the Boston Globe), and “an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child” (the New York Times). His follow-up book, The Nature Principle, addressed the needs of adults and outlined a “new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live” (McClatchy Newspapers).Vitamin N is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age.

The author describes the multiple mental disorders she suffered as a child and adolescent and chronicles how the support of family, friends, and doctors helped her cope with her disabilities and gain confidence, self-esteem, and independence.

Nutritional educator Kesten demonstrates that by cultivating the sacred aspect of food, one can nourish both body and soul. Includes insights from more than 45 scientists and spiritual teachers. Illus.