controversial literature

Journalist Christopher Hitchens explains why he believes religion "poisons everything," and presents his arguments for a more secular approach to life.

Traces the history of Ouija boards, explores how they have been used to communicate with the dead and influence the decisions of the living, and examines the controversies surrounding the board and its use.

Sketches a vision for a global spirituality that incorporates the best of the past with a global future.

A memoir of Ingrid Ricks' teenage years when she escaped her home with her mother and abusive step-father to travel with her father.

Explores the history, traditions, and sacred documents of Islam, and examines the current situation in the modern Muslim world, discussing how it is being influenced by the actions of terrorist groups.

Canadian journalist Irshad Manji describes some of the problems she has with her Muslim faith, asking questions about the religion's anti-Semitism, uncritical acceptance of the Koran, persecution of women, and other troublesome issues, and calls for the U.S. and its allies to enable what she sees as a much-needed reformation of Islam.