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In this deeply learned book, poet and translator Robert Bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it is to be a man. Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men and reflections on his own life. He addresses the devastating effects of remote fathers and mourns the disappearance of male initiation rites in our culture. Finding rich meaning in ancient stories and legends, Bly uses the Grimm fairy... (more)

Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time (The Every Man Series)

Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time (The Every Man Series)

by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker

the challenge every man faces...the fight every man can win From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. It is impossible to avoid such temptations...but, thankfully, not impossible to rise above them. Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man's Battle shares the stories of... (more)

The Myth of Male Power

by Warren Farrell

Farrell debunks the myth of male power. He dares to question the image of male-as-oppressor, arguing that this misconception has hindered not only men, but women as well.

A River Runs Through ItMACLEAN NORMAN

A River Runs Through It

by MACLEAN NORMAN

The Magician Within: Accessing the Shaman in the Male Psyche

The Magician Within: Accessing the Shaman in the Male Psyche

by Robert L. Moore

Exploring the spiritual side of the male psyche, the authors present their special program for assisting men in the move from boyhood to manhood. By the authors of The King Within. 25,000 first printing.

Men and the Wild Child

by James Hillman, Robert Bly

At a workshop in Minnesota's woods, Bly, Hillman, and a group of men gatheredto share their spirits as father, sons, and brothers.

My Boys Can Swim! The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy

My Boys Can Swim! The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy

by Ian Davis

Finally—A Pregnancy Book That Won't Put Men to Sleep My Boys Can Swim! tells real men everything they really want to know about pregnancy, such as: How much is it going to cost? Why does your wife primp before seeing her doctor when she hasn't put a stitch of make-up on for you in months? And, most important, what's it going to do to your sex life? This rollicking, laugh-out-loud book is for expectant dads... (more)

When Men Think Private Thoughts

by Gordon MacDonald

Gordon MacDonald explores questions men ask about measuring up to what they ultimately want to become in their quiet times. In When Men Think Private Thoughts, MacDonald offers insights and encouragement as he discusses topics that often define a man's life such as identity, masculinity, relationships, and spirituality.

The Driveway Diaries: A Dirt Road Almanac

The Driveway Diaries: A Dirt Road Almanac

by Tim Brookes

While working on a doomed book about commuting, Tim Brookes developed an odd affection for dirt roads. This led him to study his own driveway, a tiny dirt road, a masterpiece of inconvenience, a many-mooded borderlands in the balance of power between order and chaos. The result: The Driveway Diaries , a well-balanced mix of poignant and humorous observations about nature, the seasons and family life. Tim... (more)

In Search of Fatherhood: Transcending Boundaries--International Conversations on Fatherhood

In Search of Fatherhood: Transcending Boundaries--International Conversations on Fatherhood

by D. A. Sears

IN SEARCH OF FATHERHOOD(R) -- TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES is a "straight no-chaser" exploration of the issues and questions that Married Fathers, Single Fathers, "Stay-At-Home" Fathers, "Long-Distance" Fathers, Divorced Fathers, Custodial Fathers and Non-Custodial Fathers throughout our global village struggle to resolve on a day-to-day basis. Through essays and interviews, Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D., Muhammed Nasser... (more)

Dark Hearts: The Unconscious Forces That Shape Men's Lives

Dark Hearts: The Unconscious Forces That Shape Men's Lives

by Loren E. Pedersen

A fresh and intriguing perspective on men's behavior, attitudes, and psychological difficulties by tracing the development of masculinity within the context of concept of the anima, C. G. Jung's term for a man's inner nature. Drawing on evolution, anthropology, and mythology, Dr. Pedersen shows how this mysterious "other" part of man's nature influences his psychological and spiritual growth.

Don't Get Too Comfortable: The Indignities of Coach Class, The Torments of Low Thread Count, The Never- Ending Quest for Artisanal Olive Oil, and Other First World Problems

Don't Get Too Comfortable: The Indignities of Coach Class, The Torments of Low Thread Count, The Never- Ending Quest for Artisanal Olive Oil, and Other First World Problems

by David Rakoff

David Rakoff takes us on a bitingly funny grand tour of our culture of excess. Whether he is contrasting the elegance of one of the last flights of the supersonic Concorde with the good-times-and-chicken-wings populism of Hooters Air; working as a cabana boy at a South Beach hotel; or traveling to a private island off the coast of Belize to watch a soft-core video shoot—where he is provided with his very own... (more)

The Mark of a Man

by Elisabeth Elliot

A Walk in the Woods

Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

by Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson has made a living out of traveling and then writing about it. In The Lost Continent he re-created the road trips of his childhood; in Neither Here nor There he retraced the route he followed as a young backpacker traversing Europe. When this American transplant to Britain decided to return home, he made a farewell walking tour of the British countryside and produced Notes from a Small Island .... (more)

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

by John Eldredge

God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires--aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a nice guy. It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and... (more)

The ODD COUPLE I &II: The Original Screenplays (Odd Couple)

The ODD COUPLE I &II: The Original Screenplays (Odd Couple)

by Neil Simon

The Odd Couple I and The Odd Couple II, by America's premier playwright, Neil Simon, are two of the author's most famous and beloved works. Oscar and Felix are two of the stage and screen's most memorable and endearing characters. For the first time, the screenplays are collected in this volume.

The Professor's House (Virago Modern Classics)

The Professor's House (Virago Modern Classics)

by Willa Cather

A study in emotional dislocation and renewal--Professor Godfrey St. Peter, a man in his 50's, has achieved what would seem to be remarkable success. When called on to move to a more comfortable home, something in him rebels.

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Iron John: A Book About Men

by Robert Bly