This book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi. You will learn about Gandhi's life--from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India--and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice.

Through engaging biography, activities inspired by Gandhi's values and beliefs, and the words of Gandhi himself, Gandhi: India's Great Soul will show you how to achieve your goals through persistence and persuasion rather than through violence and fighting.

This book introduces you to the world of Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. You will be inspired as you learn about Thich Nhat Hanh's life--from his work to end the war in Vietnam, to his eventual founding of the Plum Village community in France--and his teachings about peace and "mindfulness" in the world.

Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's values and beliefs, and poems written by the teacher himself, Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action will show you how to be braver, more caring, and happier in your own life.

This book introduces you to the world of Dorothy Day. You will be amazed as you learn about Day's life--from her efforts to further peace and equality as a young woman to her work helping the hungry and the homeless with food, shelter, and unconditional love--and her belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place.

Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Dorothy Day's values and beliefs, and Day's own words, Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action will show you how to stand up for your beliefs and lead a life that inspires those around you to do the same.

This book introduces you to the world of Black Elk, a holy man of the Lakota Oglala Sioux. You will be inspired as you learn about Black Elk's life--from his childhood in the American West to his efforts to teach the world about his people's religion and culture, preserving the Native American way of life--and his belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place.

Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Black Elk's values and beliefs, and his own words, Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit will show you how one person can have a positive influence on the world.

This book introduces you to the world of Desmond Tutu, who helped bring an end to the injustice of apartheid in South Africa. You will be inspired as you learn about Archbishop Tutu's remarkable courage and his continuing work for human rights around the world. His faith that good can triumph over evil in the world has made him a strong moral force for discovering truth and seeking forgiveness.

Through engaging biography, activities inspired by Desmond Tutu's values and beliefs, and his own words, Desmond Tutu: Fighting Injustice with Courage and Faith will show you how one person can help bring about freedom for people of every race.

Teaching children about earth--based spirituality is the focus of this handbook for parents and children. Cait Johnson, a writer, therapist, and co--producer of newsletters for Care2.com's Healthy Living channels, and I co--wrote this book to lead families through a year of earth--centered festivals, offering practical, easy--to--follow activities that will help you reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays and create rituals that bring children into seasonal celebrations. By giving children a direct and joyous experience of their connection with the earth, with other people, and the divine, we give them the key not only to personal wholeness and health but also to the health of the planet.