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March 1

Divine Educators provides new insights into 'Abdu'l-Bahá's visit to America and the early days of the Bahá'í Faith there and gives a unique perspective on the Versailles Conference of 1919. Vignettes of President Wilson, Phoebe Hearts and other characters from the early days of this century are interspersed among fascinating pictures of Persia at the turn of the century.
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March 2

The Story of Bahá'u'lláh presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from His birth into a wealthy and noble family, through His transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous Black Pit of Tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that followed. Woven into the story are Bahá'u'lláh's principal teachings and references to historical events and persons that place the development of the new religion in a global perspective. This book chronologically follows the story told in Release the Sun.
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March 3

In Blueprint for a New World Craig Loehle suggests that a new world view is needed for society to take the next steps of social and material progress. Such a world view, he proposes, can only be provided by a new revelation of guidance from God. He thus explores role Bahá'ís play as inventors in the development of the new social and economic systems that will form the pattern for a peaceful, united and just future society.
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March 4

The Odyssey of the Soul Draws on the literature of the Bahá'í Faith to answer age-old questions simply and directly. Where are we going? When will we arrive at our destination? What will it be like? What experiences will happen to us on the way? He charts the progress of the soul from its birth, through the physical world and to the end of its odyssey in the world of the spirit.
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March 5

In Release the Sun William Sears describes the Millennial fervor that gripped many people around the world in the early nineteenth century. While Christians anticipated the return of Jesus Christ, a wave of expectation swept through Islam that the "Lord of the Age" would soon appear. In Persia, this reached a dramatic climax on May 23, 1844, when a twenty-five-year-old merchant from Shiraz named Siyyid 'Alí-Muhammad... read on.
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March 6

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Religion on the Healing Edge examines the defining beliefs animating the Bahá'í Faith and its distinctive practices, which are intended to change the world. Author Frank Stetzer offers insights into the Bahá'í community and its vision to establish a new global civilization based on the recognition of the oneness of humanity. The vision he presents is a bold and audacious one, full of unique opportunities and unusual challenges. A marvelous book for anyone interested in learning more about the mission of the Bahá'í Faith and the relevance of its teachings.
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March 8

The Ascent of Society is a penetrating study that describes the objective of personal spiritual growth as an "ever-expanding sense of self" that requires social relationships in order to develop. John Hatcher focuses on the Bahá'í belief that human history is a divinely guided process in which spiritual principles are gradually and progressively expressed in social institutions. He demonstrates that the aspirant to spiritual transformation cannot view personal health and development as being possible apart from the progress of human society as a whole.
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March 9

In Learn Well This Tablet Richard Gurinsky explores the Tablet of Ahmad to discover its significance and importance in the lives of Bahá'ís today. Taking each verse in turn, he reflects on the many levels of meaning that every phrase holds and draws the reader into a deep meditation on the import of Bahá'u'lláh's words.
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March 10

Against Incredible Odds: Life of a Twentieth Century Iranian Bahá'í Family by Baharieh Rouhani Ma'ani tells the story of one family from the town of Nayríz whose life has spanned the whole history of the Bahá'í Faith, from its earliest days to the present. Their story is the story of the Bahá'í Cause itself.
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March 11

The Book of Certitude is one of the most important scriptural works in all of the religious history. In it Bahá'u'lláh gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the underlying unity of the world's religions, describing the universality of the revelations humankind has received from the Prophets of God (more...)
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The Great African Safari was a journey made in fulfilment of an earlier promise - to return to Africa and visit the Bahá'ís there. But in addition to meeting and encouraging Bahá'ís far from the beaten track, Rúhíyyih Khánum represented the Bahá'í Faith in her official capacity as an ambassador from its World Centre.
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March 15

The Reality of Man is a compilation that provides a sample of the Faith's vast teachings on the nature of man. Topics include God's love for humanity; the purpose of life; our spiritual reality; the nature of the soul; how human beings develop spiritually; and immortality and life hereafter. The writings are from Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
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March 16

Baha'i Parenting Perspectives discusses such topics as: When you do first talk to your child about God and how do you introduce Him? What do you do if your children don't want to attend the Nineteen Day Feast? What should you do about celebrating Christmas? How can you deal with lying? Should you let your children watch TV? What do you do if your teenager wants to have his nose pierced? Should you go out to work or stay home to look after small children?
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March 17

Stories told by Abdu'l-Baha are an introduction to living a spiritual life pleasing to the Creator of all humankind. Gleaned from the written record of stories told over a period of many years by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, they provide life changing perceptions of spiritual realities that often escape the modern mind. Stories hold the key to unlocking the human heart by revealing the eternal verities that can remove the barriers blinding one's spiritual insight and hearing, and they create a taste for spiritual things in one's soul, a taste that leads one to explore the great wealth of the spiritual world. Read more.
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March 18

In Summons of the Lord of Hosts Bahá'u'lláh invites the monarchs and leaders of His time to accept the basic tenets of His Faith, sets forth the nature of His mission, and establishes the standard of justice that must govern the rule of those entrusted with civil authority. Written between 1868 and 1870, leaders of the East and West are called upon to accept His teachings on the oneness of God, the unity of all religions, and the oneness of humanity.
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March 19

Abdu'l-Baha, Centre of the Covenant was the first comprehensive biography of this 'magnetic figure' and 'perfect Exemplar' of Bahá'í life, and remains the foremost source for subsequent accounts. Over 250 pages describe 'Abdu'l-Bahá's journey to the West, the places He visited and audiences He addressed, many of those who were privileged to meet him, and the example He gave in daily life. More...
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March 20

This stunning book, Baha'i Pilgrimage takes the reader on a guided pictorial journey and with over 350 full-colour illustrations through the Holy Places at the world centre of the Faith. The commentary is by Lesley Taherzadeh, who served at the Baha'i World Centre as an official guide to the pilgrims for over a decade. More...
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