In this remarkable true story, the haunting of a Long Island household forces a respected writer and editor to reevaluate the mysteries of life and death as he struggles with the frightening truths of his childhood home and his town's past.Growing up in Rockville Center, Long Island, Gary Jansen never believed in ghosts. His mother-a devoutly Catholic woman with a keen sense for the uncanny-claimed that their family house was haunted. But Jansen never found anythin...

A terrific companion to the new Dan Brown movie, Inferno! Take an extraordinary journey into the signs and symbols behind Dan Brown’s latest Robert Langdon thriller.Just in time for the blockbuster movie, this short guide introduces readers to Dante Alighieri’s fourteenth-century epic poem Inferno and explores how Brown uses Dante’s imagery and symbols in his fast-paced novel.The Infernos of Dante and Dan Brown: A Visitor’s Guide to He...

The time-honored practices in this inspiring book will guide you in unlocking the power of Catholic devotions— prayers, meditations, and even very simple, small actions you can take right now that will bring you closer to God and also offer reassurance that we are never, ever alone. The mystical practices of mindfulness and heartfulness presented can help anyone find solace, healing, and direction during difficult times.In Life Everlasting readers will discover that lost c...

Dive into the profound and poetic world of humanity's paradoxical beauty and absurdity with Meditations at Midnight by Gary Jansen—a literary feast that ignites your love for books and leaves you pondering life's mysteries.There are few books that can bring you face to face with your own humanity with all its tragic loveliness and at the same time lift you so high above it that you are able to dispassionately examine mankind’s absurdity and brilliance.

An imaginative way to pray the Stations of the Cross every day of the year.“As Jansen walks with us from station to station, he points us from pain toward love and hope, toward strength and endurance, toward transformation.” —Jessica Mesman Griffith, from the introductionThroughout the centuries, Christians have asked, “Why is there suffering?” or, on a more personal level, “Why am I suffering?” Answers abound, but none are likely to suffice or satisfy. A f...

Is it really possible to change my life—in ways that will last?Author Gary Jansen knows how difficult it can be to create significant, sustainable change in our lives. Sometimes we feel too overwhelmed to even start, and in other cases this self-work seems like one more burden. In his new book he offers an answer that he calls "microshifting"—small, incremental adjustments that gradually reshape our deeply rooted patterns.With a blend of masterful storytell...

IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY, the haunting of a Long Island household forces a respected writer and editor to reevaluate the mysteries of life and death as he struggles with the frightening truths of his childhood home and his town’s past.Growing up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, Gary Jansen never believed in ghosts. His mother—a devoutly Catholic woman with a keen sense for the uncanny—claimed that their family house was haunted. But Jansen never found anything inexplicable...

An unmatched, encyclopedic guide to the supernatural, with more than 400 entries**, spanning topics from Angels, ESP, and** Magic to Poltergeists and UFOs.Supernatural A to Z is one of the most comprehensive guides ever assembled on the history, lore, figures, mysteries, and practices associated with humanity's fascination with the unknown. It also shines a light on the many individuals who have chronicled...

Experience Peace and Restore Your Body and Soul**.**Award-winning author Gary Jansen invites readers on a transformative journey in The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary. This concise yet powerful guide offers a fresh perspective on the Rosary as both a spiritual practice and a healing tool for the body and mind. Jansen demonstrates how using creative imagery as we pray the mysteries of the Rosary draws us ever-closer to Jesus, leading to a deeper relationship with Chris...

A tender story about the power of family, experience, and memory, this is the perfect gift book that will resonate with both kids and adults.

We don't hear much about angels nowadays. When we do, they have often been secularized or commercialized. Instead of ministering angels who reveal God’s love and mercy, we hear about “angel investors” or we gobble up foil-wrapped chocolate angels at Christmas. But Joan Wester Anderson trusts that angels still walk among us.On mountain slopes, on desolate rural highways, in airplane cockpits—these are just a few of the many places where ordinary people have felt the very real presen...

“A helpful and transformative book. MicroShifts can change your life.” – Deepak Chopra, author of Metahuman2020 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Healing/Self-Help2020 Independent Publisher Book Award, Bronze Medal: Inspirational/Spiritual2020 Illumination Book Award, Bronze Medal: Self-Help/Recovery2020 International Book Awards, Fi...