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"Based on more than two hundred personal interviews with both current and former Scientologists--both famous and less well known--and years of archival research, Lawrence Wright uses his investigative skills to uncover for us the inner workings of the Church of Scientology"--From publisher description.

Traces the history of the Wahhabi, a fundamentalist Islamic sect, exploring their beliefs, actions, impact on world history, and influence on Osama bin Laden and the Taliban.

Provides an overview of Catholicism, describing its history, doctrines, traditions, and place in society, and also covering such topics as the Catholic ministry and conversion rites.

Presents the Jewish Publication Society's edition of the Torah that includes the original translation of the Five Books of Moses written in English.

The Fourteenth Dalai Lama presents a general introduction to Buddhism, an overview of the theories and practices of Tibetan Buddhism, and a discussion of the altruistic attitude of the bodhisattva.

Intimate view of life in the Amish world with more than 150 letters and journal entries, poems, stories, and riddles.

A color-illustrated overview of the Islamic religion and its culture, which covers such topics as the early spread of Islam, the Koran, Allah, the prophets, the five pillars, and Muslim mysticism. Includes a glossary and an index.

Offers a brief introduction to Islam, providing information on the religion's beliefs, traditions, practices, origins, and history.

Introduces teenagers to Buddhism and shows how to apply it to their own lives, covering such topics as sex, drugs, gossip, and other temptations; accepting rather than judging oneself; meditation; and volunteering; and includes chapter exercises, a further reading list, and a list of meditation centers.