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| American Humanist Bookstore |
The New Atheism - paperback
$19.00 The New Atheism - paperback. Exclusive price - not yet available at Amazon! Victor J. Stenger reviews and expands upon the principles of New Atheism and answers many of its critics. He demonstrates in detail that naturalism - the view that all of reality is reducible to matter and nothing else - is sufficient to explain everything we observe in the universe, from the most distant galaxies to the inner workings of the brain that result in the phenomenon of mind. Ships via USPS Media Mail. Paperback - 250 pages. |
I Sold My Soul On eBay - Hemant Mehta$13.99 I Sold My Soul On eBay. When Hemant Mehta was a teenager he stopped believing in God, but he never lost his interest in religion. Mehta is "the eBay atheist," the nonbeliever who auctioned off the opportunity for the winning bidder to send him to church. Auction winner Jim Henderson, a former pastor and author of Evangelism Without Additives, sent Mehta off to visit a variety of church services – posting his insightful critiques on the Internet and spawning a positive, ongoing dialogue between atheists and believers. Mehta's book features his latest church critiques, including tales of his visits to some of the best-known churches in the USA. Paperback - 210 pages. |
Sum: 40 Tales from the Afterlives - hardback, David Eagleman$19.95 David Eagleman, a scientist at the Baylor College of Medicine, offers an interesting look at death and beyond in “Sum.” (By the way, he used this old Latin phrase as the title - of course meaning “I am.”) He presents 40 different short stories of varying gods and the afterlives they create, all of which are mutually exclusive - one cannot believe in more than one without contradicting oneself. In this way, he causes readers to think about beliefs and why they believe them. Atheists will love this book, and love giving it to Fundie friends. It also contains kernels of wisdom that people can apply to their own lives; for example, one story he “calculates” the time someone can spend in a lifetime brushing teeth, eating, watching tv, etc. (One of our staff owns this book and just adores it; she said it is “a book on living rather than a book on dying.”) Excellent reading! Hardback - 107 pages. |
Out of God's Closet - paperback$18.95 This highly entertaining book is tough to put down! With humor and wit Dr. Uhl takes us on his life's journey from a Roman Catholic priest to an Atheist psychologist, providing a unique, thought-provoking perspective. Great for yourself, or try giving it to a fundie friend - it may just make them stop and think! Paperback - 190 pages. |
To the Flag: The Unlikely History of the Pledge Paperback$15.95 Opening an unexpected window on the American soul, Ellis unfurls the fascinating history of the Pledge of Allegiance and of the debates and controversies that have sometimes surrounded it. Author Richard J Ellis Published June 1, 2007 Paperback version |
A Humanist Funeral Service
$10.00 By Dr. Corliss Lamont. In the quest for solace at a time of grief, one can turn to this non-theistic service for security, comfort, and purpose in accepting the finality of the loss of a loved one. Booklet - 48 pages. |
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Republican Gomorrah by Max Blumenthal Finally a book that reviews the power and ongoing threat of America's religious extremists. Check out this interview on Democracy Now (click here). Then click the cover image below to order the book from Amazon.
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A Humanist Wedding Service$10.00 By Corliss Lamont A complete wedding ceremony written by a longtime leader in the Humanist community. The 29 pages include a complete script for a ceremony, and many appropriate poetry selections. Booklet, 29 pages. |
Humanism for Kids
$10.00 Humanism For Kids - Devin Carroll Marion Young. This 4th edition explores humanism, science, critical thought, and good behavior. Newly illustrated, and expanded with sections for young readers from 5-12 years old. This book is for young people who want to learn all about the wonders of humanism! Paperback - 45 pages. |
Humanism for Parents - Parenting Without Religion$12.95 Humanism for Parents - Parenting Without Religion. By some estimates, over 1 billion people in the world are non-religious (humanist/secular/atheist) yet we base many of our parenting techniques and traditions on religion. This terrific little book outlines how non-believing parents can have rites, rituals, and practices needed for a healthy, spiritually fulfilled family - without God, Jesus, bibles and other destructive religious indoctrination. Paperback - 87 pages. |
Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist
$20.00 By Dan Barker. Barker's journey from devout soul-winner to one of America's most prominent freethinkers. Paperback, 383 pages. |
Freedom is as Freedom Does
$12.95 By Dr. Corliss Lamont. A Harvard College graduate's struggle for civil liberties and the onslaught against the American Bill of Rights after WWII. 325-page paperback. |
Freedom of Choice Affirmed
$12.95 By Dr. Corliss Lamont. Using Humanist philosophy as his touchstone, the author convincingly argues the case for the existence of freedom of choice. Paperback, 214 pages. |
Why Was I Born? book$5.00 Why Was I Born? book. What is my purpose for being here? A Humanistic view of life by Lyle J Simpson. |
How We Believe: Sceince, Skepticism, and the Search For God
$14.95 By Michael Shermer. Shermer explores how and why people, especially in the face of such scientific evidence against, still continue to believe in god. Paperback, 275 pages. |
Humanist Manifesto 2000
$9.00 by Paul Kurtz. This collection of essays defends one of the most venerable ethical, scientific and philosophical traditions of Western civilization. Paperback - 273 pages. |
Why Evolution?
$8.00 By Devin Carroll; illustrated by Marion Young. For kids of all ages, the evidence for seven basic theories in the science of evolution. Illustrated Booklet, 17 pages. |
James Dobson's War On America
$31.00 By Gil Alexander-Moegerle. Take a behind the scenes look at the private life of the militant moral and political activist credited with the 30-year power surge of the Religious Right. Hardcover - 305 pages. |
Hey, Little Ant
$14.95 By Phillip and Hannah Hoose; illustrated by Debbie Tilley. This is one of my favorite books! We bought this book for our daughter when she was about 4, she is 9 now and I still love reading it. I think it's a great book from 4 to 90! A great opportunity to talk about differences in people and in perspective (also available from us in Spanish) The back pages have the entire story made into a song. Try it, you'll love it. of issues. Hardcover with full-color illustrations, 28 pages. Ages 4 to 7. |
Maybe Right Maybe Wrong
$17.00 By Dan Barker. This book for the 7-12 year-old group teaches children to use critical thinking skills and approach moral issues without leaning on religious text. Illustrated Paperback, 75 pages. |
Rage Against the Veil: The Courageous Life and Death of an Islamic Dissident
$30.00 By Parvin Darabi and Romin P. Thomson. If you care about basic human rights, this scathing indictment of contemporary oppression in Iran will enrage you. Hardcover, 270 pages. |
Religious Liberty and State Constitutions
By Edd Doerr and Albert J. Menendez. Examines the oft-overlooked differences between the constitutions of individual states and the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the area of church/state separation. Hardcover - 117 pages. |
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head
By Carla Hannaford. The body's role in thinking and learning is presented for the first time in a popular readable format, thoroughly supported by scientific movement. She tells us why we must move - and shows us how to move to fully activate our learning potential. Paperback - 200 pages. |
Spirit - William Edelen$20.00 By William Edelen. This book of essays details a wide range of freethought subjects: from the founding fathers to mysticism; from humanism to contemporary holidays. Paperback - 161 pages. |
The Fundamentals of Extremism: The Christian Right in America
$15.95 By Kimberly Blaker (Editor), Herb Silverman, Edward M. Buckner, Edwin F. Kagin, Bobbie Kirkhart. In this stark and troubling account of the Religious Right's vision for America, readers come face-to-face with fundamentalist goals and tactics that have long been under way. The Fundamentals of Extremism is an in-depth examination of the causes and characteristics of Christian fundamentalism and its effects on women, children, African-Americans, gays and lesbians, politics, education, and American society. Paperback, 288 pages. |
The Golden Bough with Introduction and Explanatory Notes$14.95 By James Frazer. This new edition of James Frazer's 1890 book restores his bolder theories for the first time, setting them within the framework of a valuable introduction and explanatory notes throughout the book. Paperback, 858 pages. |
The Mind of the Bible Believer
$28.00 By Edmund D. Cohen. Examines the unsurpassed psychological acumen of the Bible; a look at the mind of the born-again Christian and the ominous intentions of Pat Robertson's 700 Club. Paperback - 432 pages. |
The Most Dangerous Man in America
By Robert Boston. An examination of Robertson's views, inconsistencies, hypocrisy, and power. This book warns of the danger of an intolerant extremist in American politics. Paperback - 240 pages. |
The Road to Reason: Landmarks in the Evolution of Humanist Thought
By Pat Duffy Hutcheon. A much needed and most welcome resource for any thoughtful person who wants to better appreciate the naturalistic view of human existence rather than the supernatural or mystical approaches that so regrettably dominate the current scene. Paperback - 197 pages. |
The Roving Mind
Isaac Asimov's fascinating collection of essays deals with a wide range of subjects. Contributions by Paul Kurtz, Carl Sagan, and others. Paperback - 350 pages. |
Confronting Church & State: Memoirs of an Activist
By John M. Swomley. Memoirs of Swomley's life-long fight for religious liberty. Information and inspiration about a never-ending struggle. Paperback, 133 pages. |
The Ways of an Atheist
$16.00 By Bernard Katz. Katz has a biting and succinct style and a knack for presenting the fresh fruits of atheistic thinking to a wide general audience. He clearly illustrates in these essays that morality and goodness are of human origin, not divinely inspired, and that religion can in fact breed immorality. Paperback, 152 pages. |
Timely and Timeless: The Wisdom of E. Burdette Backus
Edited by Edd Doerr. An anthology of the pulpit and radio addresses of E Burdette Backus - one of the most influential leaders and exponents of twentieth-century humanism and Unitarian Universalism, one of the original signers of Humanist Manifesto I, and the second president of the American Humanist Association. Paperback - 251 pages. |
Vox Populi: Letters to the Editor
$9.95 By Edd Doerr. Published letters of a great freethinker, an ideal resource for anyone wishing to write a "letter-to-the-editor". Paperback, 93 pages. |
Why the Religious Right is Wrong About Separation of Church & State
By Robert Boston. Challenges the zealots of the Religious Right and debunks their claims about church-state union. Tracing the development of church-state relations from the Middle Ages to the modern era. A well researched and presented rebuttal to the irReligious Right's claim that the United States was intended to be a Christian nation. Paperback, 257 pages. |
Not In Our Classrooms$14.00 In "Not in Our Classrooms," parents and teachers, as well as other concerned citizens, have a much-needed tool to argue against teaching intelligent design as science. In clear and lively essays, a team of experts describe not only the history of the intelligent design movement and the lack of scientific support for its claims, but also the religious, legal, and pedagogical problems that proposals to teach this idea in the public schools bring in their wake. Essential reading for anyone concerned about the teaching of science in our public schools. Paperback - 171 pages. |
Time Traveling with Science and the Saints
By George A. Erickson. History reveals that religion in general and Christianity in particular has retarded social and scientific progress and been the source of immeasurable woe. President Thomas Jefferson said as much when he wrote, "In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty. He is always in alliance with the despot." Hardcover - 180 pages. |
Spirit Dance - Essays
William Edelen's collection of essays and newspaper columns explores a wide range of topics, from the bible and religion to women and assisted suicide. Thoughtful and provocative musings by a great American writer and polymath. Paperback - 178 pages. |
Maybe Yes, Maybe No
$17.00 By Dan Barker. Encourages kids to keep an open mind and check things out to find the truth rather than blindly accepting everything we hear. This is a wonderful book that introduces kids to the wonders of critical thinking, and it's great for ages 9 and up. Click on the picture for details. Illustrated Paperback - 80 pages. |
Myth of Christian America, The$13.00 The author outlines what christians need to know about proper relations between religion, christian or otherwise, and government. Far from being a “myth” or a “lie”, church-state separation is a constitutional principle and philosophy that is enshrined within the First Amendment. 122 pages. |
One Planet One People by Carl Coon
$22.00 By Carl Coon, Former Ambassador to Nepal In this succinct, highly readable overview of the evolution of human society, the author argues that the 21st century will witness a crucially important and difficult transition for the human race. Blending the disciplines of anthropology and evolutionary psychology with over thirty years of experience in the diplomatic corps, Coon traces the evolution of the human tendency to divide others into two groups, "us versus them." Today, he argues, we have reached a stage where the whole world must be viewed as "us," for only a united world community can cope with today's global challenges. Hardcover, 149 pages. |
The Humanist, Nov/Dec 2009$2.00 The Humanist, Nov/Dec 2009. This month's articles include: - Humanist of the year. - Greg Epstein's book: Good Without God. - Memoir of a spiritual refugee. - Humanist essay contest winners. - Have dogs become our gods? And much more besides! |
Unite and Conquer, Kyrsten Sinema
Unite and Conquer, Kyrsten Sinema. Foreward By Janet Napolitano. Divide-and-conquer tactics stolen from conservatives do not work to further progressive causes. Legislator Krysten Sinema shows how the future of the progressive movement is to be found in unity, alignment and partnership. Sinemas no-nonsense, concrete approach shows that we can work together for change when we let go of specific outcomes and focus on shared values. Paperback - 192 pages. |
Oye, Hormiguita
By Phillip and Hannah Hoose; illustrated by Debbie Tilley. La version espanola de "Hey Little Ant." Un gran instrumento para ensenar la tolerancia. Softcover con ilustraciones de repleto-color. 28 paginas. Las edades 4 a 7. |
Has Science Found God?
The Latest Results in the Search for Purpose in the Universe; By Victor Stenger. In the past few years a number of scientists have claimed that there is credible scientific evidence for the existence of God. Is this true? Are scientists close to solving the greatest of all mysteries? Physicist Victor J. Stenger delves into this fascinating question from a skeptical point of view in this lucid and engrossing presentation of the key scientific facts. Hardcover - 295 pages. |
There is a Purple Dragon in my Washing Machine$6.00 By Raul Martinez. When a sock comes up missing in the washer, a little boy asks his dad where the sock went. His dad then explains how some people believe a Purple Dragon is responsible for eating the sock. It's a very light-hearted approach to the arbitrary nature of belief and the advantages of rational thought. Features color illustrations and both Spanish and English versions of the story on each page. For young readers, but adults will enjoy reading and sharing the story with children too. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Stapled paper book - 24 pages. |
Parenting Beyond Belief
$17.95 In Parenting Beyond Belief, Dale McGowan celebrates the freedom that comes with raising kids without formal indoctrination and advises parents on the most effective way to raise freethinking children. In the age of creeping, invasive fundamentalism, this great book is more relevant than ever! 290 pages. |
The Portable Atheist$17.50 The Portable Atheist - Christopher Hitchens. "Religion invents a problem where none exists, by describing the wicked as also made in the image of god and the sexually nonconformist as existing in a state of incurable mortal sin that can incidentally cause floods and earthquakes." The readings Hitchens chooses to bolster his argument are indeed engaging and important. Hobbes, Spinoza, Mill and Marx are some of the heavyweights representing a philosophical viewpoint. From the world of literature the author assembles excerpts from Shelley, Twain, Conrad, Orwell and Updike. What these dynamic writers are railing against is a strawman: an immature, fundamentalist, outdated, and even embarrassing style of religion that many intelligent believers have long since cast off. Paperback - 499 pages. |
The Sky is Not the Limit - Signed$20.00 "The Sky is Not the Limit" is the absorbing story of Neil deGrasse Tysons's lifelong fascination with the night sky, a restless wonder that began some thirty-five years ago on the roof of his Bronx apartment building. Limited quantity signed editions. |
Lucy: The Beginnings Of Humankind - paperback
$16.95 Lucy: The Beginnings Of Humankind - Donald Johanson, Maitland Edey. At around three and a half million years old, Lucy blew the top off of the anthropology community when Donald Johanson discovered her fossilized remains in 1974. This book brings the reader to Africa in the 1970s, at the crux of the debate as to just what Johanson did find. Was Lucy the first of a new species of ancient human? Or did she belong more with the ape family? Paperback - 416 pages, ships via USPS Media Mail. |
Can We Be Good Without God?
By Dr. Robert Buckman, M.D. subtitled "Behaviour, Belonging and the Need to Believe," this newly released work affirms that decency and ethics can exist independently of religion. paperback, |
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