Books
Resources Overview
This section includes writings by Institute staff and colleagues since the 1960s of books, university theses, memoirs and periodicals. Books are below; above are additional writings and periodicals.
Some two hundred books have been written by Institute colleagues over the years, ranging from non-fiction to fiction, sprituality, history, and methods. The photo above shows many of them.
As you review these books, you will see some titles in bold blue. Clicking on the titles may take you to where the book can be purchased. In some cases it will take you to a PDF of the book that you can read online. In other words these writers have given permission for their books to be scanned, making their writing available for anyone in the world to read.
If you have a book you are willing to have posted online, email a PDF copy to globalarchives@ica-usa.org.
Books
Addington, R. James
Baggett, John F.
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Primary Source: A white pastor’s journey through the Civil Rights Era, 2018
Desperate Amends – a novel (2015)
Finding the Good in Grief (2013)
Times of Tragedy and Moments of Grace (2009)
Seeing through the Eyes of Jesus: His Revolutionary View of Reality and His Transcendent Significance for Faith (2008)
Burbidge, John
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More Than Halfway to Somewhere (2020)
The Boatman: An Indian Love Story (2015);
Dare Me! The Life and Work of Gerald Glaskin (2014);
Please Forward: The Life of Liza Tod (1999) (here is Garnet Banks interviewing Liza Tod about her story: https://youtu.be/d0LK-nikS6o).
Beyond Prince and Merchant: Citizen Participation and the Rise of Civil Society (1997);
Approaches That Work in Rural Development: I.E.R.D. Series 3 (1988);
Calling All Gifts to Build the Future, The Lavender League (1984).
Chagnon, Lucille Tessier
Cock, John P.
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Daily Spirit Journal (Volume VI): Quotes and Reflections for 365 Days (2010)
Daily Spirit Journal (Volume V): Quotes and Reflections for 365 Days (2009)
Daily Spirit Journal: Quotes and Reflections for 365 Days (Volume IV) (2008)
Daily Spirit Journal: Quotes and Reflections for 365 Days (Volume III) (2007)
Daily Spirit Journal: Quotes and Reflections for 365 Days (Volume II) (2006)
Daily Spirit Journal: Quotes and Reflections for 365 Days (2005)
By Cosmic Design: Spirit Poems 1971-2006 (2006)
Journer (2005)
At One with the Heart of Creation, with Lynda Cock (2004)
Our Universal Spirit Journey: Reflection and Verse for Creation’s Sake (2002)
The Transparent Event: Post-Modern Christ Images (2001)
Motivation for the Great Work: Forty Meaty Meditations for the Secular-Religious (2000)
Called to Be: A spirit odyssey (2000)
Jesus Christ for the 21st Century: Post-Modern Christ Images (1999)
Dowsett, Phillip
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Dove, Jenelle. Reflections on Jesus’ Journey (2017)
Dowsett, Phillip,
Eyes from the Rock (2017)
A Sultan’s Folly: two mystical artefacts from the sub-continent, a web of intrigue, and an intense friendship (2021)
Dunn, David M.
Poems for Russian Friends (1991)
Seasons, Loves, Tomorrows: Practice dancing in ecstasy (1990)
Practice Dancing in Ecstasy (1990)
The Ways of Transformation: Practice Receiving Unsolicited Revelation (1987)
Anticipations: Practice Looking Forward to Tomorrow (1986);
The Book of Graces
The Pilgrimage
Dyson, Burton and Dyson, Elizabeth
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Dyson, Burton and Dyson, Elizabeth. Neighborhood Caretakers: Stories, Strategies and Tools for Healing Urban Community (1989)
Eggerling, Glenda Long
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Eggerling, Glenda Long, The Comer: From grief to romance and remarriage at age 60 – a widow’s plunge into bewilderment, promise and pleasure (2014)
Eggert, Nancy J.
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Eggert, Nancy J., Contemplative Leadership for Entrepreneurial Organizations: Paradigms, metaphors and wicked problems (1998)
Engleman, Vance Sherwood
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Engleman, Vance Sherwood. In Search of Profound Humanness: A Collection of Writings to Stir the Senses (2003)
Epps, John L
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Epps, John L.
Meanderings II (2019)
Meanderings I: Reflections on People and Places (2018)
Theology of Surprise:Exploring Life’s Mysteries, (2013)
Bending History: Selected Talks of Joseph Wesley Mathews, Volume II General Editor (2011)
Bending History: Selected Talks of Joseph Wesley Mathews, Volume I General Editor(2005)
The Concept of the Church in the Theology of H. Richard Niebuhr: Doctoral dissertation, December 7, 1971
Evans, Mary Anne
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Evans, Mary Anne, McElfresh, Rebecca, and Smith, Lucy Ellen. Embracing Our Final Days: A Journey of Care to the End (2018)
Feldmanis, A. Ed.
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Feldmanis, A. Ed. After the Wedding Cake: The Couple’s Book for Newlyweds and Those Preparing for Marriage (2016)
Fishel, Judy,
Even Alzheimer’s Won’t Stop Me – and it shouldn’t stop you! with Dr. Karen L. Gilbert, (2024)
How Tony Learned to Read: Growing up dyslexic (2021)
Straight A’s are NOT Enough: Breakthroughs in learning for college students (2015)
Gadway, Kaze, and Wilson, Priscilla H
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Gadway, Kaze, and Wilson, Priscilla H. Everyday Wonder: from Kansas to Kenya from Ecuador to Ethiopia (2014)
Gibson, John, Explore Sustainable Indiana: Hoosier solutions to our climate crisis, 2016
Gilbraith, Martin, Kimberly Bain and others
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Gilbraith, Martin, Kimberly Bain and others, The Power of Facilitation (2021)
Goetz, Klaus and Mann, Clarence (editors)
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Goetz, Klaus and Mann, Clarence (editors). Borderless Business: Managing the Far-Flung Enterprise (2006)
Greene, Herman, Center for Ecozoic Studies website. Copies of the Ecozoic Journal.
Greene, Richard Tabor.
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Greene, Richard Tabor. Global Quality: A Synthesis of the World’s Best Management Methods (1984)
Griffith, Beret E. (editor)
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Griffith, Beret E. (editor)
Chronological History of the EI and the ICA 1952- 1988 (and ICA Methods History 1952-1992)
The Development of Advanced Facilitator Training for The Institute of Cultural Affairs West: A Research Project Presented to the Faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies (1992)
Griffith, Brian.
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Griffith, Brian. The Garden of Their Dreams, Desertification and Culture in World History (2001)
Hanson, Bob (Ko Shin)
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Hanson, Bob (Ko Shin)
* Warrior Poets: A Path and Task that Does Not End, June 12, 2021
* Duende, A Momentary Burst of Inspiration, June 23, 2019
* The Inner Passage, May 29, 2012
* Chasing Windmills. Why Not, March 30, 2008
Heckman, Shirley J.
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Heckman, Shirley J.
On the Wings of a Butterfly: A Guide to Total Christian Education (1981)
Visions of Peace, 1984
Heckman, Shirley
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Hinkelman, Don and Gruba, Paul
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Hinkelman, Don and Gruba, Paul. Blending Technologies in the Second Language Classroom (2011)
Holmes, Duncan and Stanfield, Jeanette. The Courage to Lead Study Guide: Lesson Plans for Group Study (2016)
Howie, Ellen and Lindblad, Judy.
Signs of Tolerance: More Poems in Collaboration with Life and One Another (1995)
Signs of Life: Poems in Collaboration with Life and One Another (1994)
Institute of Cultural Affairs International, Brussels (editor).
Volume I: Directory of Rural Development Projects (1985)
Volume II: Voices of Rural Practitioners (1987)
Volume III: Approaches That Work in Rural Development (1988)
What’s Happening Today in 51 Rural Development Projects: 51 ‘Approaches’ that are Working! (1990)
Jenkins, Maureen R. and Jenkins, Jon C
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Jenkins, Maureen R. and Jenkins, Jon C.
The Nine Disciplines of a Facilitator: Leading groups by transforming yourself (2006)
The Social Process Triangles (1997)
International Facilitator’s Companion (1996)
The Other World…in the Midst of Our World (1985)
The International Facilitator’s Companion
Jinks, Joy Sloan
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Jinks, Joy Sloan
Spiritual, Not Religious (2002)
Dynamic Aging: I Intend to Live Forever, So Far So Good (2015)
Johnson, Don, Another Zone: God and Golf (a metaphor for life)
Kroeger, Amelia, Get the Point: Life and Times of Dick Kroeger (2011)
Kroeger, Brooke, The Suffragents: How women used men to get the vote (2017)
Lanphear, Fred
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Lanphear, Fred
Songaia, an Unfolding Dream: The Story of a Community’s Journey into Being(2013)
Plants in the Landscape
A Salt Water Yankee’s Journey to the Center
Lazear, David
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Lazear, David
Higher Order Thinking: the Multiple Intelligences Way (2004)
Pathways of Learning: Teaching Students and Parents About Multiple Intelligences (2001)
The Intelligent Curriculum: Using Multiple Intelligences to Develop Your Students’ Full Potential (2000)
Eight Ways of Knowing: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences (1999)
Eight Ways of Teaching: The Artistry of Teaching For Multiple Intelligences (1999)
Multiple Intelligence Approaches to Assessment: Solving the Assessment Conundrum (1999)
Seven Pathways of Learning: Teaching Students and Parents About Multiple Intelligences (1994)
Seven Ways of Knowing: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences (1991)
Seven Ways of Teaching: The Artistry of Teaching with Multiple Intelligences (1991)
Teaching for Multiple Intelligences: 2nd Edition (1991)
Lewellen, James R.
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Lewellen, James R. and Williams, R. Bruce Leading for Success: Fourteen Lessons to Great Leadership (2013)
Lindblad, Judy and Howie, Ellen
Signs of Tolerance: More Poems in Collaboration with Life and One Another (1995)
Signs of Life: Poems in Collaboration with Life and One Another (1994)
Lingo, Kaira Jewel, We Were Made for These Times: Ten lessons for moving through change, loss and disruption (October 2021)
Marshall, David and Kate
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Marshall, David and Kate
The Book of Us (2019)
The Book of You: For My Child With Love (2017)
What I Love about You, Mom (2014)
My Life Map: A Journal to Help You Shape Your Future 2012)
Picture of Me (2009); What I Love about You (2007)
The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions (2007)
The Book of My Pet (2000)
Marshall, Gene Wesley
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Marshall, Gene Wesley
So Be Free: Pastoral discourses on freedom
The Thinking Christian: Twenty-three Pathways of Awareness (2020)
The Creator of Christianity: A commentary on the Gospel of Mark (2019)
Radical Gifts: Living the full Christian life in troubled times (2018)
The Enigma of Consciousness: A Philosophy of Profound Humanness and Religion (2015)
The Love of History and The Future of Christianity: Toward a Manifesto for a Next Christianity (2014)
The Road from Empire to Eco-democracy (2011)
Jacob’s Dream: A Christian Inquiry into Spirit Realization (2009)
Great Paragraphs of Protestant Theology: A Commentary on the 20th Century Theological Revolution and its Implications for 21st Century (2005)
The Call of the Awe: Rediscovering Christian Profundity in an Inter-religious Era (2003)
The Resurrection of Paul: A Fictitious Dialogue With the New Testament Letter Writer (2000)
Fresh Wineskins for the Christian Breakthrough: Fragments of Visionary Brooding on the Sociological Future of Christianity (1999)
The Infinite Silence Speaks: Poetic Discourses on the Book of Genesis (1998)
Speaking Back to the Infinite Silence: Some Poetic Discourses on the Psalms (1998
The Birth and Rebirth and Rebirth and Rebirth of Spirit: Some Reflections Upon the Origins and Survival Possibilities (1996)
Good Christian Religion as a Social Project (1996)
Great Thinks, Great Feels, and Great Resolves: Some Reflections on the Essence of Religious Experience (1996)
The Infinite Silence Walks Among Us: Some Poetic Discourses on the Gospel of John (1996)
To Be or Not to Be a Christian: Meditations and Essays on Authentic Christian Community (1994)
The Reign of Reality A Fresh Start for the Earth (1987)
A Primer on Radical Christianity (1985)
Essays on Authentic Christian Community (1994)
The Future of Religion (1983)
Marshall, Joyce.
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Marshall, Joyce. The Queen’s Quest and Other Tales: Stories to Live By (1994)
Mathews, James K.
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Mathews, James K.
* Brother Joe: A 20th Century Apostle (2006)
* Eternal Values in a World of Change (1959, 2009)
McCleskey, David and Webb, Patricia.
The Soul of the Tribe (2010)
The Other World…in the Midst of Our World: A Journey Book for Spiritual Travelers (2005)
The River of Consciousness: Spirit Exercises for the New Millennium (2001)
Mitchell, Alanna, Malignant Metaphor: Confronting cancer myths (2015)
McGuire, Jann
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McGuire, Jann, Illness as Initiation: An Unlikely Heroine’s Journey (2010)
Mead, Christine. Disaster Work, Journey of Discovery: Creative Learning from Disasters (1990)
Mitchell, Alanna, Malignant Metaphor: Confronting Cancer Myths (2016)
Nelson, Jo.
Moore, E. Maynard and Walters, M. George (editors)
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Moore, E. Maynard and Walters, M. George (editors)
Transforming the Legacy: People of Spirit in the 21stCentury, Volume II:The Response and Emerging Directions (2010)
Transforming the Legacy: People of Spirit in the 21stCentury, Volume I: The Legacy and the Challenges (2010)
Moriarty, Patrick J. (editor)
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Moriarty, Patrick J. (editor).
Evening Prayers Morning Promises: Understanding 12 Step Spirituality (1989)
Blog Post since 2015: https://justathoughtbypat.com/
Mowarljarli, David, Gwion Gwion
Mittleman, Daniel and Druckenmiller, Douglas (editors)
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Mittleman, Daniel and Druckenmiller, Douglas (editors). Annual Editions: Technologies, Social Media, and Society (2019)
Nelson, Jo
Neupane, Dasarath and Timsina, Tatwa P. (editors)
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Neupane, Dasarath and Timsina, Tatwa P. (editors). Changing Lives, Changing Societies: ICA’s Experience in Nepal and in the World (2013)
Ouradnik, Robert
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Ouradnik, Robert. Growing Spiritually Without Getting Bogged Down in Religion (2009)
Nelson, Jo
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Pesek, Betty, et al
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Pesek, Betty, et al. The Circle of Life: Extraordinary Spirit Capacities in a Life of Service (2000)
Poole, Carole J
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Poole, Carole J. Grits, Green Beans and the Holy Ghost: Memoirs of a Girl Monk (2015)
Reemstma, Connie W
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Rippel, Rod
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Rippel, Rod
The Yellow Tulip & Other Poems (2019)
Absolution for the Kitchen Sink: Poems & Fragments (2017)
The Solitary Office With Annual Propers: Compiles from the Ecumenical Institute (2016)
Miles from Moberly: A Man’s Journey to the 21stCentury (2004)
Journey to the East (2003)
Now and Then, Early Poems (1987)
A Paraphrase of the Traditional Marriage Vows (1977)
Russell, Elaine, A is for Aunty
Salmon, William E.
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Salmon, William E.
One Mission – Two Objectives: Bible Studies in the Gospel of Mark (2012)
Decoding our Christian Words: From Head-Trip Analysis to Gut-Trip Analysis (2011)
The Making of a Teacher: Bible Studies in the Gospel of Matthew (2011)
A Post-Modern Resource of Materials Regarding the New Testament Gospels and Letters (2006)
Salmon’s Resources for Ministry (2002)
Sands, Rose Anne
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Sands, Rose Anne. Nature’s Spirit Messages for Vision, Self-Mastery, and Spirituality (2011)
Sharp, Basil
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Sharp, Basil. The Adventure of Being Human: A Guide to Living a Fuller Life (2000)
Singleton, Louise Robinson
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Singleton, Louise Robinson
Catching a Glimpse: Poems by Louise Robertson Singleton (2019)
At Home Between Earth and Sky (2015)
Slotta, OliveAnn Davis. Image Based Instruction, Foundations and Pedagogy (2009)
Smith, Lucy Ellen, Embracing Our Final Days: A journey of care to the end (2018)
Sharp, Basil
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Sharp, Basil. The Adventure of Being Human: A Guide to Living a Fuller Life (2000)
Spencer, Laura
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Spencer, Laura. Winning Through Participation: Meeting the challenge of corporate change with the Technology of Participation (1989) and in Spanish.
Stanfield, Jeanette
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Stanfield, Jeanette, “Just Checkin’ on Ya:” My Journey of Being a Caregiver for a Loved One (2009)
Stanfield, R. Brian
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The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society (2012)
The Art of Focused Conversation (2009)
The Workshop Book: From Individual Creativity to Group Action (2002)
The Courage to Lead: Daily Journal (2000)
The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society (2000)
Staples, Bill
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Staples, Bill. Transformational Strategy: Facilitation of ToP Participatory Planning (2013)
Stewart, Pat, 24 Hours for Free
Stover, F. Nelson
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Worldview Talks – Six Sermons (2022)
n the Realm of the Gossamer Veil: Prose and Poetry (2018)
Deux Quatorze Cinquain – On ecosystems and the emerging universe (2018)
Voices from a Walk through Time (2017)
Foundational Understandings – Sermons (2006)
Through Three Portals: Helping Tomorrow Unfold – A Systematic Approach to Theology in the 21st Century (2014)
My 59th Lap (Around the Sun) – Prose and Poetry (2004)
The Rocks Sang Om: Poems Giving Voice to Pebbles and Pilgrims (2000)
Beauty, Awe and Wonder (1990); Living in the Foothills of Crystal Mountain (1990)
Strachan, Sandra Conant
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Strachan, Sandra Conant, Balancing Act: Strategies for Successful Aging (2017)
Timsina, Tatwa P
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Timsina, Tatwa P. and Neupane, Dasarath (editors). Changing Lives, Changing Societies: ICA’s Experience in Nepal and in the World (2013)
Troxel, James P. (editor).
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Troxel, James P. (editor).
Government Works: Profiles of People Making a Difference (1995)
Participation Works: Business Cases from Around the World (1993)
True, Robert
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True, Robert. Prayers for Transition: In Memory of Sandra Anderson True (2011)
Wagner, LiDona
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Wagner, LiDona.
Seed of Imagination: An Ancestral Creative Journey (2020)
Pilgrimage: Wonder, Encounter, Witness (2011)
Walker, Sunny. Facilitation Guide for People in Prevention: Beginning the journey (2002)
Walters, M. George and Moore, E. Maynard (editors).
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Walters, M. George and Moore, E. Maynard (editors).
Ward, Larry
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Ward, Larry, America’s Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal (2020)
Webb, Patricia
Morning Work: A memoir in poetry and prose (2021)
The Other World In the Midst of This World (2005)
Webster, John. My EI/ICA Encounters (2001)
Wegner, Timothy.
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Wegner, Timothy. Image Lab (1992); Fractal Creations (1991)
West, Donnamarie. What More Can We Ask For? (1986)
West, George Randall
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West, George Randall. Creating Community: Finding Meaning in the Place We Live: A Handbook for Comprehensive Community Development (2012)
Williams, R. Bruce.
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Williams, R. Bruce and Lewellen, James R. Leading for Success: Fourteen Lessons to Great Leadership (2013)
Williams, R.
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Wegner, Timothy. Image Lab (1992); Fractal Creations (1991)
West, Donnamarie. What More Can We Ask For? (1986)
Wilson, Priscilla H
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Wilson, Priscilla H
The Wonder of Memory (2021)
Zero Meridian, Five Degrees North: a Man of Service (2016)
A Pioneer Love Story: The Letters of Minnie Hobart (2008)
The Facilitative Way: Leadership That Makes the Difference (2003)
Wilson, Priscilla H
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Wilson, Priscilla H. and Gadway, Kaze. Every Day Wonder: From Kansas to Kenya from Ecuador to Ethiopia (2014)
Woodbury, Clair, Looking for God
Work, Robertson
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Work, Robertson
Society, Spirit, Self: Essays on the one dance (2021)
The Critical Decade 2020 – 2029: Calls for ecological compassionate leadership (2020)
Earthling Love: Living poems (2020)
Serving People and Planet: In mystery, love and gratitude (2019)
A Compassionate Civilization: The urgency of sustainable development and mindful activism – reflections and recommendations (2017)
Wright, Terry C.
Autumnal Medley: Poems and Stories (2005)
Another Annual Booklet of Poems (2004); Stories and Essays: A Tidbit Collection (2000)
Poems: Season’s Signature (1999)
Poems: Midwinter Musings (1998)
Whole Cloth (1998)
Poems: Winter Holidays (1996)
Ziegenhorn, Donna Woodard. Hindu and the Cowboy: A One-Act Play (2005)