Publications
I. Books, II. Theses and III. Memoirs written by EI/ICA Colleagues
About 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. The books are listed below along with theses related to Institute work and interests; and memoirs.
As you review the books, theses and memoirs below, you will see some individuals have given permission to share their writings. making them available for anyone to access (see blue links). If you are willing to have yours posted online, please email a PDF of your work to icasocialresearchcenter@gmail.com.
I. Books





Burbidge, John, Editor, Please Forward: The Life of Liza Tod (1999) (here is Garnet Banks interviewing Liza Tod about her story: https://youtu.be/d0LK-nikS6o).
Buss, Sarah H. Love Letters to a Mirage in the Desert: From Here to Eternity (2013); The Other Side of Midnight (2012)




Dunn, David M. Poems for Russian Friends (1991); Seasons, Loves, Tomorrows: 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






Enright, Beverly Rose. Lucky Icons (2012) and Ask the Butterflies








Gilbraith, Martin, Kimberly Bain and others, The Power of Facilitation (2021)




Gribble, June A. and Heckman, Shirley. Covenant People (1993)





Harper, Gordon L. Empowering Leadership (1991); Meet the Future (1989)


Heckman, Shirley and June A. Gribble. Covenant People (1993)

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). What’s Happening Today in 51 Rural Development Projects: 51 ‘Approaches’ that are Working! (1990); Voices of Rural Practitioners: IERD Series No. 2 (1987); Directory of Rural Development Projects: IERD Series No.1 (1985)






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)




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)

Mead, Christine. Disaster Work, Journey of Discovery: Creative Learning from Disasters (1990)



















Slotta, OliveAnn Davis. Image Based Instruction, Foundations and Pedagogy (2009)



Stanfield, R. Brian. The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society (2012); 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); The Art of Focused Conversation. 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in the Workplace (1997)

Stewart, Pat. 24 Hours for Free ( )

Stover, F. Nelson and Elaine. Universe Story Walk: Guidebook (1999-2018)







Webb, Patricia, Morning Work: A memoir in poetry and prose (2021); The Other World In the Midst of This World (2005)








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)
Zahrt, David and Linda. Proper Liza Footprint (1987)
Ziegenhorn, Donna Woodard. Hindu and the Cowboy: A One-Act Play (2005)
II. University Papers and Other Writings
Related to Institutes Work
Bingham, Annette Patton. An Analysis of Participatory Development Programs Which Could Lead to Empowerment of People. MA Thesis (1993)
Crocker, Marilyn, Teacher Burnout: The Price of Chronic Imbalance in The Quality of Worklife Imbalance: A Systems Analysis of the Problem, 1991
Hess, G. Alfred, Jr., Epistemological Basis of Imaginal Education (2005); Global Development Training for Village Residents: The Maharashtra Village Development Project. Doctoral Thesis (1980)
Kloepfer, John. The Art of Formative Questioning: A Way to Foster Self-disclosure.Thesis (1990)
Kroeger, Brooke Weinstin, “The Ecumenical Institute“, Master’s Project, May 1972
Mathews, Joseph Wesley, Selected Talks, November 1978
McGuire, Jann. Dark Passage: Illness as Initiation. Doctoral Thesis. University of Creation Spirituality (2001)
Salmon, William E., The Development and Application of a Curriculum by which United Methodist Pastor-Parish Relations Committees and Pastors May Move to Mutual Ministry, Doctoral Thesis (1997)
Troxel, Jonathan, Narrative Therapy Works: Telling the transformative story through narrative therapy (2004)
Valdes, Kristine A. An Historical and Philosophical Context for Adopting a Project Approach to Teaching and Learning, MA Thesis (1998)
III. Colleague Memoirs
Bailey, Bill. The Adventures of Bill and Marianna Bailey: As I Remember It (2009)
Griffin, Muriel C. and Robert, A. Journey On (2018)