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Hope for American democracy in an era of deep divisionsIn Healing the Heart of Democracy, Parker J. Palmer quickens our instinct to seek the common good and gives us the tools to do it. This timely, courageous and practical work--intensely personal as well as political--is not about them, "those peo... More

With wisdom, compassion, and gentle humor, Parker J. Palmer invites us to listen to the inner teacher and follow its leadings toward a sense of meaning and purpose. Telling stories from his own life and the lives of others who have made a difference, he shares insights gained from darkness and dep... More

With wisdom, compassion, and gentle humor, Parker J. Palmer invites us to listen to the inner teacher and follow its leadings toward a sense of meaning and purpose. Telling stories from his own life and the lives of others who have made a difference, he shares insights gained from darkness and depre... More

Reflections on teaching by a givted educator focusing on creating a learning community in the classroom.... More

Palmer describes living an undivided life as both an individual and a communal journey. He talks about the process of a "circle of trust" as a way to help us reach our own wholeness.... More

The Active Life is Parker J. Palmer's deep and graceful exploration of a spirituality for the busy, sometimes frenetic lives many of us lead. Telling evocative stories from a variety of religious traditions, including Taoist, Jewish, and Christian, Palmer shows that the spiritual life does not mean... More

This primer on authentic education explores how mind and heart can work together in the learning process. Moving beyond the bankruptcy of our current model of education, Parker Palmer finds the soul of education through a lifelong cultivation of the wisdom each of us possesses and can share to benef... More

Parker J. PalmerOn the Brink of EverythingGrace, Gravity, and Getting OldFrom beloved and bestselling author Parker J. Palmer (Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, Healing the Heart of Democracy) comes a brave and beautiful book of reflections on eight decades of life and work. Reframing aging... More

Wisdom that's been inspiring, motivating, and guiding teachers for two decades The Courage to Teach speaks to the joys and pains that teachers of every sort know well. Over the last 20 years, the book has helped countless educators reignite their passion, redirect their practice, and deal with the m... More

"This book is for teachers who have good days and bad --and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only fromsomething one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to hardentheir hearts, because they love learners, learning, and theteaching life."- Parker J. Palmer [from the Introduction]Teachers ... More

First published in 1980-and reissued here with a feisty new introductory essay-The Promise of Paradox launched Parker J. Palmer's career as an author and his ongoing exploration of the contradictions that vex and enrich our lives. In this probing and heartfelt book, the distinguished writer, teach... More

<P>"This book is for teachers who have good days and bad - and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to harden their hearts, because they love learners, learning, and the teaching life. " - Parker J. Palmer <P>For many years, P... More

20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection & Renewal is a helpful companion to Parker J. Palmer's classic work on restoring identity and integrity to professional life. A superb resource for those who wish to extend their exploration of the ideas in The Courage to Teach, as i... More

This volume is one of a series of five prepared by various authors, designed to be useful and instructive regarding the long history of the United States Army Chaplaincy. The emphasis throughout is on how chaplains did their ministry in the contexts of both war and peace. The series seeks to present... More

The Clue Club has a new batch of mysteries to unravel, from the Case of the Doorbell Dodger to the eerie Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Message.... More

With clues cleverly offered in the text and illustrations, these mini-mysteries are designed to challenge Samantha Scarlet, Peter Plum, Greta Green, the other members of the Clue Club -- and readers.... More

In this set of short, illustrated mysteries, members of the Clue Club take young sleuths on lots of fun adventures.... More

Join the Clue Club and solve eight mini-mysteries that take place all over town, from the bowling alley to the classroom.... More

The members of the Clue Club tackle eight new mysteries.... More

Help the Clue Club crack cases at a campsite, the beach, and even during a piano recital.... More

The Clue Club loves to solve mysteries. They are very good detectives and solve cases all over town.... More

Based on the popular Parker Brothers board game, CLUE Jr., here are eight great mysteries. Fun-filled and featuring the game's characters, these stories are great for early chapter book readers.... More

The Clue Club is solving mysteries at the zoo, the computer store, and school. Read the stories carefully and look at the pictures closely - there might be a clue hidden! Are you as good a detective as the Clue Club kids?... More

Join the Clue Club members--characters from the best-selling Clue Jr. board game--and follow clues within the text to solve eight puzzling mysteries.... More

Join the Clue Club and crack cases all over town!... More