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(9) Annotated bibliography
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Alford, Helen J. (O.P) and Michael J.
Naughton. Managing as if Faith
Mattered: Christian social principles in
the modern organisation. University of
Notre Dame Press 2001. 336pp. ISBN 0-268-03462-1
A considered look at how our faith and ethical standards should influence work practices and decisions in the workplace. |
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Anon (Editors of Catholic Exchange) .
A Guide to the Passion – 100 questions
about The Passion of the Christ. Passion
Outreach. www.xt3.com . Catholic
Exchange 2004. 82pp. ISBN 0-9547321-1-1.
If you have seen this film, this book is an excellent explanation of the scenes. |
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Anon. Evangelium Catechesis
resources. Catholic Truth Society. For
information on this and other information
about the Catholic church, visit this
webpage, and explore others:
http://www.cts-online.org.uk/Evangelium.htm |
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Argyle, Michael. The Psychology of
Interpersonal Behaviour. Penguin Books.
1994. ISBN 0-14-017274-2.
A classic text. If you want a detailed analysis of how we relate to each other, by a professional, this is an excellent book. Accessible and very interesting. |
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Argyle, Michael. The Social Psychology
of Work. Penguin Books. 1990. pp.396.
ISBN 0-14-013472-7. Another classic text
by this author. A very interesting text that
explains the social factors that influence
our experience of work. Essential reading
for any manager.
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Belbin, Meredith Team roles.
Information on this idea can be found at:
http://www.belbin.com/belbin-team-roles.htm |
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Bennett, David W. Metaphors of
Ministry: biblical images for leaders and
followers. Baker Book House
Press/Paternoster Press. 1993. 205pp.
ISBN 0-8010-2091-3 / ISBN 0-85364-719-4
Fascinating summary of all the images used in the bible, with a comprehensive table. |
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Brand, Dr. Paul and Philip Yancey.
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. Hodder
and Stoughton. 1985. 210pp. ISBN 0-340-25955-8.
If you want an idea of he physical and spiritual parallels of how our bodies work, this is great. Dr Brand is a relation. |
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Buzan, Tony. The Mindmap Book:
radiant thinking – the major evolution in
human thought. BBC Books. 1997.
320pp ISBN 0-563-37101-3
Explains all forms of manual mind-mapping. Full colour throughout, and great for getting an idea of the techniques |
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Crabb, Dr. Larry. Understanding People:
reaching deeper through biblical counselling. Marshall Pickering. 1987.
224pp. ISBN 0-551-01629-9
Has a useful analysis |
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De Mello, Anthony SJ. The Song of the
Bird. Gujarat Sahitya Prakash, 1982.
219pp.
This is a lovely book full of contemplative stories from the East. One of my favourites. Get it if you can. |
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Dawkins, Richard. The God Delusion.
2006. 406pp. Bantam Press. ISBN 0-593-05548-9.
Summarises Dawkins view of religion, as it gradually became clear in his books on evolution. Although he may be a good biologist, he is not a theologian. Worth reading to understand where he is coming from. I scribbled agitatedly on most pages of my copy. |
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Edwards, Betty. Drawing on the Right
Side of the Brain: How to unlock your
artistic talent. Harper Collins Publishers.
1993. 254pp. ISBN0-00-638114-6
If you are not good at art, but would like to improve, this is highly recommended. |
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Fleetwood, Peter. Listening to the non-believer. In: Priests and People –
pastoral theology for the modern world.
Theme: Christian Unity, Islam and Non-belief January 2003. pp.19-23. The Tablet
Publishing Company. ISSN 00009-8736.
A very helpful article on dialogue between
believers and unbelievers. This issue also
has other excellent articles on theme.
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Fortune, Don and Katie. Discover your
Children’s Gifts. A parent’s handbook to
recognize and develop your children’s
God-given gifts. Chosen Books. 1989.
296pp. ISBN 0-8007-9151-7
See comments below. |
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Fortune, Don and Katie. Discover your
God-given Gifts. Chosen Books. 1989.
296pp. ISBN
This and the previous volume are very good. They will enable you to identify your and your children’s gifts and take practical steps to use them fully. |
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Foster, Richard. Celebration of
Discipline. Study Guide Edition. Hodder
and Stoughton. 1989 276pp. ISBN 0-340-73521
A clear coverage of meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity, solitude, submission, service, confession, worship, guidance and celebration. Has study notes for groups Forward by Delia Smith. |
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Francis, Leslie J. Faith and Psychology:
personality, religion and the individual.
Darton, Longman and Todd 2005. 154pp.
ISBN 0-232-52544-7
Clearly and carefully explains links between personality and Christian ministry, and the research on which it is based. Has a practical Myers-Briggs type test. Recommended for reference and self-study. |
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Gladwell, Malcolm. The Tipping Point:
how little things can make a big
difference. 2000. 279pp. ISBN 0-349-11346-7.
Popular book on how ideas suddenly take off, and the sorts of people and circumstances that are required. Bit dense in places. |
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Gould, Stephen Jay. Rocks of Ages:
science and religion in the fullness of life.
Vintage. 2002. 241pp. ISBN 0-099-28452-9
A very good exposé of the idea of Non-Overlapping Magisteria (NOMA). Useful read, even if you don’t agree with the idea (I don’t) |
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Guinness, Alma. Marvels and Mysteries
of the Human Mind. The Reader’s Digest
Association Ltd. 1997. 336pp. ISBN 0
276 42039 X
An excellent coffee-table overview of how our brain works, as only Reader’s Digest know how. |
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Goyder, David. Facing up to Reality: a
rational approach to the Christian faith.
1989 93pp. Churchman Publishing. ISBN
85093-171-2.
My father-in-law wrote this. It may not be easily available. It is a very good approach based on his conclusions while having to answer questions from his colleagues at work. |
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Hamilton, S. Laurence and Peter N.
King. Tropical Forested Watersheds –
Hydrologic and soil response to major
uses and conversions. Westview Press,
Boulder, Colorado. 1983 168pp. Has the
article about Myths, misinformation etc.
Sorry – out of print. Very interesting if
you are into forests!
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Hampson, Michael. Head versus Heart,
and our gut reactions. Mapping the
different ways we engage with the world.
O books 2005. ISBN 1 903816 92 0.
A practical application of the Enneagram. Good compliment to Rohr & Ebert’s book. |
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Herrman, Ned. You can find more about
his ideas in the following PDF article:
http://www.herrmann.com.au/pdfs/articles/TheTheoryBehindHBDI.pdf Note Herrman uses colours to explain his brain quadrants that are different to the Octaikon. As far as I can gather, the colours have no significance. |
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Heywood, Andrew. Political Ideologies:
an introduction. Second edition.
Macmillan Press. 1998. 364pp. ISBN 0-333-69887-8
My daughter Esther had his for her social anthropology course. Lots of very helpful summaries of the different ideas, and not too heavy to read. |
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Hinton, Michael (abridged by). The
100-Minute Bible. The 100-Minute Press, Mystole Farm, Canterbury, Kent, CT4
7BD. UK. 2005. 50pp. ISBN 0-9551324-0-1 and 978-0-9551324-0-7. See also www.the100-minutepress.co.uk
Excellent overview – can be read in 100
minutes – written in the form of a Biblical
narrative.
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Hocken, Peter. Blazing the Trail: where
is the Holy Spirit leading the Church?
Bible Alive 2001. 160pp. ISBN 0-9540335-0-7.
An easy and exciting read by this Charismatic priest. Makes you want to do something, and tells you how. |
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Honey and Mumford learning styles.
The following websites will provide
information:
http://www.ruby3.dircon.co.uk/Training%20Files/Theory%20Pages/learning%20styles.htm
http://www.peterhoney.com/ |
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Huggett, Joyce. Listening to God.
Hodder Christian Paperbacks. 1986. pp
240. ISBN 0-340-39274-6
This author has written a lot of books on the topic of prayer. if you want to know more, especially on contemplative prayer, this is a good book to start with. |
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Hughes, Selwyn. Every Day with Jesus-
Jan/Feb 2004. Thriving Spiritually.
Crusade for World Revival (CWR),
Waverley Abbey House, Farnham,
Surrey, UK.
One of Selwyn Hughes bible study notes – always with fresh insights |
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Hughes, Selwyn. Every Day with Jesus-
Nov./Dec. 1989. Relationships. Crusade
for World Revival (CWR), Waverley Abbey
House, Farnham, Surrey, UK.
One of Selwyn Hughes bible study notes – with excellent observations on relationships |
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Hughes, Selwyn. Every Day with Jesus-
Sept./Oct. 1997. Keeping your Balance.
Crusade for World Revival (CWR),
Waverley Abbey House, Farnham,
Surrey, UK.
One of Selwyn Hughes bible study notes – about the topic of this book. |
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International Bible Society - editors.
The Holy Bible – New International
Version. Hodder and Stoughton. 1984
1251pp.
A good inter-denominational version, used by many churches. |
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Johnson, Sarah. Daring to be Different:
being a faith family in a secular world.
Darton, Longman and Todd 2004. 189pp.
ISBN 0-232-52398-3
An easy to read, practical, lighthearted look at ways to build and express the Christian faith together in a family. |
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Johnson, Dr. Spencer. Who Moved My
Cheese: an amazing way to deal with
change in your work and life. 2002. 95pp.
Vermilion. ISBN 0-0918-1697-1.
Great read for air journeys – typical of what you can find in airport bookstores. |
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Jung, Carl. For information about this
person and his ideas, here are some
websites for starters:
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/jung.html (Boeree’s article) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archetype http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung |
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Kreeft, Peter J. Catholic Christianity: a
complete catechism of catholic beliefs
based on the Catechism of the Catholic
Church. Ignatius Press. 1997. 426pp.
ISBN 0-89870-798-6
This makes the standard Catechism much more readable. Kreeft has an excellent way with words. Unfortunately lacks an index. Ask me if you want one |
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Kreeft, Peter J. You can understand the
Bible: A practical and illuminating guide
to each book of the Bible. Ignatius Press
2005. 327pp. ISBN 1-58617-045-7.
A stimulating and balanced look at the Bible, with lots of interesting comments. Kreeft writes with wit and insight. |
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LaHaye, Tim. Spirit Controlled
Temperament. Kingsway Publications.
1997 188pp. ISBN 0-902988-36-X
One of the texts that helped be crystallise my ideas for the Octaikon. He uses the basic Hippocratic temperaments to discuss the effect of the Holy Spirit in perfecting them |
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Lewis, C. S. The Four Loves. Collins
Fount Paperbacks. 1990 128pp. ISBN 0-00-620799-5.
A classic text, not always that easy to read, but explaining in depth the difference between agape (charity), eros, familial love, and friendship. |
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Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Catechism
of the Catholic Church. Revised Edition.
Geoffrey Chapman. 1999. 778pp. ISBN 0-225-66867-X
Amazing, comprehensive and fully structured reference of Catholic doctrine. Not an easy read – if you but, get Kreeft’s version as well. |
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Lumsdaine, Edward and Monika.
Creative Problem Solving: thinking skills
for a changing world. McGraw-Hill
International Editions. 1995. 491 pp.
ISBN 0-07-113478-6
Highly recommended text if you want to know how we think and analyse problems. The authors are engineers, and it is very practical. |
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Luft, Joseph and Harry Ingham. The
Johari Window.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johari_window
This article gives a brief introduction and explains how you can work out the windows. |
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Margerison and McCann Team
Management Wheel.
A wealth of information about this idea can be found at this website: http://www.tms.com.au/tms07.html |
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McGrath, Alister. Dawkins’ God: genes,
memes and the meaning of life.
Blackwell Publishing. 2005. 201pp. ISBN
1-4051-2538-1.
A great antidote to Dawkins’ ideas. Read before you launch into the God Delusion. |
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McGrath, Alister, with Joanna Collicut
McGrath. The Dawkins Delusion. Atheist
fundamentalism and the denial of the
divine. SPCK. 2007. 78pp.
If you manage to read through Dawkins’ The God Delusion, then read this afterwards to clarify things and get your balance. It will only take a morning. |
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Montague, George T. SM. Our Father,
Our Mother – Mary and the Faces of God;
a biblical scholar speaks out on a
controversial subect in today’s church.
Franciscan University Press. 1990.
174pp. ISBN 0-940535-28-9
If you are curious about Marian doctrines, this is excellent. We knew Fr George in Nepal. Lovely person. |
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Montague, George T. SM. Still Riding
the Wind – learning the ways of the
Spirit. Revised Edition. Resurrection
Press, Mineola, New York. ISBN
1–878718-22-3 1995. 109pp. A modern
spiritual classic, which is very clear about
the role of the Holy Spirit in the
Christian’s life.
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. For general
information about the background of this
idea, go to:
http://www.myersbriggs.org/ For examples of the questionnaires and more, go to the Consulting Psychologists Press website http://www.cpp.com/products/mbti/index.asp |
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O’Mahony, Gerald. Finding the Still
Point: making use of moods. Exploring
Prayer: series editor: Joyce Huggett.
Eagle, Guildford. 1993 91pp. ISBN 0-86347-110-2.
All about very practical ways of tackling timeS when you are depressed or overstressed. Written by a Jesuit with experience. |
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Pervin, Lawrence A. and Oliver P.
John. Personality: theory and research.
Eighth Edition. John Wiley & Sons. 2001.
621pp. ISBN 0-471-35339-6
Another book that Esther had on her social anthropology course. I took it over when she finished, and found it very good. |
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Radcliffe, Timothy OP. What is the
Point of being a Christian. Burns and
Oates. 2005. 218pp. ISBN 0-86012-369-3
A collection of essays about various aspects of the topic. The one on truth is very good. Fr. Timothy is a member of the Blackfriars Dominican community in Oxford. We discussed this in our Men’s Group. |
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Richardson, Don. Eternity in Their
Hearts – startling evidence of belief in
the one true God in hundreds of cultures
throughout the world. Regal Books. 1984.
223pp. ISBN 0-8307-0925-8
Another author we met in Barbados. really fascinating look all cultures seem to have an understanding of God. |
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Robbins, Stephen P. Organizational
Behaviour; concepts, controversies and
applications, Second Edition. Prentice
Hall International. 1983. 564pp. ISBN 0-87692-393-7
No relation. Picked this up cheap – very good if you want a textbook on how organizations work |
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Rohr, Richard and Andreas Ebert. The
Enneagram – a Christian Perspective.
The Crossroad Publishing Company. 2004
A very intriguing read, and clear explanation of this rather mysterious idea. |
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Rohr, Richard. Everything Belongs: the
gift of contemplative prayer. Revised and
updated edition. The Crossroad
Publishing Company. 2003 186pp. ISBN
0-8245-1995-7.
Another book we looked at in our Man’s Group. Full of thought-provoking and mind expanding ideas. |
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Russell, Edward. Design for Destiny the
science of the future Neville
Spearman.1971 SBN85435 221 X. 189pp.
A fascinating alternative view of how we are organized through so-called electromagnetic Life-fields. Includes a section on re-incarnation. Not cranky, worth reading! |
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Sheldrake,
Rupert. The Sense Of Being Stared At - and other unexplained powers
of the human mind. Crown Publishers, New York, 2003.ISBN
978-1-40000-5129-8 369pp. This is the best modern book I know of - that explains many so-called paranormal or extra-sensory phenomena in a balanced, scientific way - based on a wealth of evidence. Compelling reading! The author's website is recommended for a wide range of supplementary material. You can take part in his experiments! www.sheldrake.org |
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Smith, Adrian B. The God Shift: our
changing perception of the ultimate
mystery. 2004. 258pp. The Liffey Press.
ISBN 1-904148-47-6.
Truly excellent. Challenges the way we perceive God in light of various factors: knowledge, science, theology, morality, revelation etc. Buy it and be stimulated. |
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Stockley, David. Drug Warning. An
illustrated guide for parents, teachers and
employers. Optima. 1992. 221pp. ISBN
0356 209806. Was a good,
comprehensive guide to the subject.
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Swanson, Kenneth. Uncommon Prayer:
approaching intimacy with God. Hodder
and Stoughton. 1989. 243pp. ISBN 0-340-50259-2.
A book that got me thinking about the idea of the Octaikon. He argues that we should all try to experience four pieties: aesthetical, sensual, intellectual, and emotional. |
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Teilhard de Chardin, Pierre. Le Milieu
Divin. Fontana Religious. 1968. 160pp.
ISBN unknown.
I feel as though I have a great empathy for this scientist/theologian. I love the way he writes, but don’t always grasp what he to say. But intuitively I get the idea, Lovely! |
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Tresidder, Jack. Dictionary of Symbols:
and illustrated guide to traditional
images, icons and emblems. Duncan
Baird Publishers. 1997. 240pp. ISBN 1-900131-62-5
Great book if you want explanations of all sorts of symbols. Great to dip into. I used it to get an idea of all the symbology associated with the Octaikon. |
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Turner, Diane and Thelma Greco. The
Personality Compass: a new way to
understand people. Element Books
Limited. 1998. 303pp. ISBN1-86204-285-3.
Found this book in Oxford, and said Aha! Compulsive purchase. I enjoyed it. |
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Tyrell, G.N.M. The Personality of Man - new facts and their significance. A Pelican Book. 1947. 295pp. Described as "an account of modern achievements and techniques in the field of psychical research, relating the evidence which has been collected to religious belief, to sociology, and to the question of human survival after death". Although there are more modern texts on this subject, it is worth reading if you can find a copy. |
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Uys, Jamie. The Gods must be Crazy.
DVD. Columbia TriStar Home
Entertainment. E-1701-UK-S. If you have
never seen this film (and the second
one), get this DVD and laugh. Lots of
lessons to be learnt, and a whole range
of character types to analyze. DVD has
feature film which is a great antidote to
the rather idealised view of the Kalahari
bush people.
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Valles, C.J. SJ. I am collecting
Rainbows. Gujarat Sahitya Prakash.
1955. 149pp.
This was given to me by a friend in Nepal, but I only read it when I was just about to complete this book, many years later. It is a lovely autobiographical note by a Jesuit living in India, with great cross-cultural observations. |
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Wansborough, Henry – editor. The New
Jerusalem Bible: reader’s edition. Darton,
Longman and Todd. 1990. 1463pp. ISBN
0-232-51930-7
My favourite version of the bible – it’s nice to read old, well-known passages in different words. |
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Winston, Robert - Editorial Consultant.
Human: the definitive visual guide.
Dorling Kindersley Ltd. 2004. 512pp.
ISBN 104053-0233-X
Fantastic coffee table book with everything you ever wanted to now about people. It will set you back a few quid, but worth it. |
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Winter, David. Hereafter- a new look at
an old question. What happens after
death? Hodder Christian Paperbacks.
1977. 93pp.
A very readable, short book that clearly explains this controversial topic in a very balanced way. May be out of print, but in libraries. Worth looking for. |
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Wood, Derek. The Barnabas Factor: the
power of encouragement. Inter-varsity
Press. 1988. 159pp. ISBN 0-85110-480-0.
A very good, readable, look at how encouragement can help change lives. |
