Rights List Spring 2013

ights list
spring 2o13
The publishing group that
captures the spirit of life

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EDITORIAL
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are delighted to present to you our new rights list for Spring 2013 and would like to invite
you to find out more about the latest titles as well as strong backlist titles of our imprints
Patmos – Thorbecke – Grünewald – Eschbach – Schwaben
Our list offers a wide range of titles, covering psychology, self-help, memoirs, parenting, spirituality,
religion and theology, as well as gift books and children’s books. While we have a rich
tradition in publishing religious children’s books, we have recently ventured into publishing
general children’s books, including fiction, encouraging children to become more aware of values
and what really matters in life.
Our imprint Thorbecke specializes in books on cookery, lifestyle and gardening, on the one
hand, as well as books on history and cultural history, on the other hand.
To find out more about our authors and titles, please visit our foreign rights website at
www.verlagsgruppe-patmos.de/foreign_rights.php. A click on the logo of the respective imprint
on the right-hand side will take you to the specific rights section of each imprint, for example,
http://www.patmos.de/foreign_rights.php for titles published by our imprint Patmos.
Using the navigation bar on the left-hand side, you can select individual titles from different
categories. You will then be able to view English summaries, key selling points, up-to-date information
on rights sold as well as biographies of our authors, illustrators and photographers.
Also, there are information sheets, synopses and sample translations available for download. A
detailed search function will help you find the information that you are looking for even faster!
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to receive advance materials, reading copies
or any further information on our titles and upcoming co-editions.
We would also be delighted to discuss our list with you at the London Book Fair (IRC, 26f).
Please don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange a meeting.
We look forward to hearing from you!
With best wishes,
Claudia Stegmann
Foreign Rights Manager
claudia.stegmann@verlagsgruppe-patmos.de
t: +49 711 4406 148
f: +49 711 4406 177
Verlagsgruppe Patmos in der Schwabenverlag AG
Patmos – Eschbach – Grünewald – Thorbecke – Schwaben
Senefelderstr. 12
73760 Ostfildern
Germany
www.verlagsgruppe-patmos.de

CONTENTS
Memoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Analytical Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Self-Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loss & Grieving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Children’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gift Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Religion & Spirituality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Religion & Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
World Religions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Our Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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MEMOI MEMOIR MOIR
Susanne Preusker
When Happiness Wags Its Tail
Why Dogs Are the Best Therapists
Susanne Su Preusker
Seven Se Hours in April
My Story of Survival
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0208-2 | Patmos | Hardback with jacket |
174 pages with numerous photographs
The bestselling author’s second book – not just for dog lovers
Emmi is an attack dog, but fortunately, she doesn’t know it. She also lso
doesn’t know that Susanne survived a severely traumatic event and found nd
that her life had completely changed. But Emmi helped Susanne regain ain
her health, because Emmi knows that getting a treat from her owner is the
most beautiful thing on earth.
In this book, Susanne Preusker tells the story of people and their dogs. . It
will fill readers with joy, and will make them wonder why the Emmis of
the world aren’t covered by health insurance.
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0038-5 | Patmos | Hardback with jacket | 160 pages
Sold: So Dutch, Italian, Korean | English sample translation available
Bestselling Be title about a traumatic episode | World film rights sold
April Ap 2009: Ten days before her wedding, Susanne Preusker experienced a
catastrophe. cat At her workplace, a high security prison in Straubing, Germany,
the the prison psychologist was held captive for seven hours by an inmate convicted
vic of sexual offenses, threatened with death and raped multiple times.
Susanne S u Preusker provides an unvarnished account of the unimaginable, the
fear fea for her life, but also how she survived after the trauma. This is a courageous
geo book that grabs your attention after just a few pages!
Zuhal Zu Soyhan
Unbroken Un
My My Adventurous Life with ‘Brittle Bone Disease’
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0145-0 | Patmos | Hardback with jacket | 224 pages
with wit numerous photographs
Gripping Gri life story of a brave and courageous woman
As a three-year-old child, Zuhal Soyhan was buried by an earthquake in her
home hom town in Turkey and only found hours later, her bones shattered. The diagnosis:
no Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. Around a
hundred hu broken bones and countless operations followed. Today Zuhal Soyhan
is is a
popular television journalist.
This Th book relates the adventurous life of a strong woman who in spite of daunt-
ing setbacks and prejudices has taken her life in her own hands and realized her
dreams. dre

Words for the indescribable
▶ An authentic report of a near-death experience
and life thereafter
▶ With an afterword by near-death researcher
Pim van Lommel
Bang! ng! Hurtled out into another dimension. When the pain became unb unbearable,
e, Sabine Mehne left her body. Suddenly she saw herself from above, above
lying
in a hospital bed. She was bathed in a healing light and felt infinitely
free. But no one – and she least of anyone – understood what had happened
to her. After her recovery she led a kind of double life: outwardly she tried
to function and fulfill her role as the mother of three children. But secretly
she longed to return to that all-encompassing light – and in time learned to
move back and forth between the worlds.
Sabine Mehne’s account of her near-death experience is powerful and yet
easy to read. She approaches the existential questions of life and death with
poetry and fresh humor.
“This wonderful book is the most intimate, revealing and open-hearted report
of someone coming to terms with a near-death experience that I have ever
read. […] Highly recommended!”
Pim van Lommel, cardiologist and near-death researcher
Sabine Mehne
Light Without Shadows
Living With a Near-death
Experience
With an afterword by
Pim van Lommel
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0162-7
Patmos
Hardback with jacket
240 pages with numerous
photographs
Sabine Mehne is a physical therapist and
family counselor. In 1995 she was diagnosed
with cancer and had a near-death
experience while in a life-threatening condition.
She is a co-founder of Netzwerk
Nahtoderfahrung e. V. (Network for Neardeath
Experience) and lectures throughout
the German-speaking countries with cardiologist
and near-death researcher Pim
van Lommel. Today she lives near Darmstadt,
Germany.
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MEMOI MEMOIR MOIR
Gudrun Gu Pflüger
Wolf Wo Spirit
My Story of Wolves and Wonder
Andy Holzer
Balancing Act
How a Blind Man Climbs the World’s Highest Mountains
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0043-9 | Patmos | Hardback with jacket |
230 pages with numerous photographs
Sold: Italian, Korean | English sample translation available
A fascinating story about achieving the impossible
Andy Holzer cannot see the mountains. But this blind mountaineer can an
still take everything in, as he has proven in his expeditions to the world’s d’s
highest mountain peaks. His senses of hearing, smell, taste and touch prorovide him with enough information to assemble a precise image of the
world. He overcomes obstacles created by his disability through mental tal
strength and unbridled optimism that is grounded in his trust in his fammily,
his friends and himself. Andy Holzer serves as a powerful example that hat
it is possible to transform obstacles into opportunities, thus overcoming ng
apparent hurdles.
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0141-2 | Patmos | Hardback with jacket | 248 pages
with wit numerous photographs
English En sample translation available
Touching To and absorbing story of a remarkable healing
She Sh lives in the Canadian wilderness, follows the trail of the coastal wolves,
and an spends an entire afternoon in the midst of a pack of wild wolves – a true
sensation. sen For wildlife biologist Gudrun Pflüger, her encounters with wolves
provide pro an inexhaustible source of optimism and trust. When diagnosed with
an aggressive brain tumor, Pflüger was told she had eighteen months left to
live. liv Taking the wolf – a true “endurance athlete” – as her model, she trusts in
her own powers of self-healing and overcomes her illness.
This Th is a touching, absorbing story that imparts much more than just a wilderness
ne adventure. It is a testament to the healing power of nature.
Peter Pe Schmidt
A Valentine’s V
Day Cactus
Autism Au and Love
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0211-2 | Patmos | Hardback with jacket | 224 pages
with wit numerous photographs
English En sample translation available
Autism Au and love: an incredible story of a lived contradiction
Peter Pe Schmidt is a person with autism. He cannot understand others’ feelings,
nor no can he interpret their facial expressions. For him, small talk represents a
balancing bal act, a choice of which foot to put in his mouth. All this doesn’t exactly
make ma him Prince Charming, but he is nevertheless happily married with children.
dre In his remarkable autobiography, Schmidt recounts how he overcame
many ma obstacles and detours to find love – a work of narrative art and a testament
me to the diversity of existence, told by an endearing outsider.

A family living their dream
▶ The story of an unusually daring family
▶ Dreams exist to be realized!
▶ An invitation to live life now
There’s ere’s no overtime in life! But there is such a thing as “too late” for unreal- unre
ized d dreams. Beate and Olaf Hofmann didn’t want to wait that long. They Th
gave up everything safe and secure in Germany to fulfill a life-long dream
with their ten-year-old daughter Nora: to spend a year in the wide-open
spaces of western Canada as a family, without time pressure.
On the trail of the Gold Rush they encounter the tenacity of the old pioneers,
the dangers of the wilderness, difficulties they hadn’t predicted and
their own strength. They find gold – inner strength, optimism, time and
new friends.
Their story will thrill you, and encourage you not to ignore the siren call of
life. No matter what form your own dreams may take, it’s worth it to give
them the space they deserve. Sometimes you have to stop so life can catch
up to you.
“I am fascinated by the way Beate and Olaf Hofmann combine a life lived to
the fullest, the courage to make exceptional decisions, and the desire to help
other people along the way.”
Sabine Asgodom
Beate & Olaf Hofmann
Siren Call of Life
Our Family Sabbatical in Canada
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0328-7
Patmos
Hardback with jacket
208 pages with numerous
photographs
Beate and Olaf Hofmann are on a joint
journey through life. They began in East
Germany, divided by the Wall for two
years, have shared 28 years of family life
and three fantastic children. Beate Hofmann
is an instructor for religious educators,
and Olaf Hofmann is head of the dormitory
at the Protestant University in
Moritzburg. In addition, they own the
hope & soul company, through which as
speakers and coaches they inspire their
clients to take responsibility for leading
successful, happy lives.
www.hopeandsoul.com
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ANALYTICAL PSYCHO PSYCHOLOGY
SYCHOLOGY
Verena Kast
The Girl in the Starry Dress
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0154-2
Patmos
Jungian analyst Verena Kast interprets
seven fairy tales, which
deal with liberation from problematic
parent-child relationships,
and shows how people can
find their way to freedom and
self-determination.
Kathrin Asper
Loneliness and Self-
Alienation
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0248-8
Patmos
Kathrin Asper makes the phenomenon
of narcissism accessible.
This is an indispensable handbook
for both therapists and those
affected.
Sold: Danish, Japanese, Swedish
English translation available
Ingrid Riedel
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Fairy Tales of Envy and Good Will
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0220-4 | Patmos | Paperback | 144 pages
Interpretations of famous fairy tales about a theme that everyone understands
Who isn’t familiar with the wicked queen from the fairy tale Snow White, who became
green with envy when the magic mirror told her that her stepdaughter was more beautiful
than she? This and many other fairy tales explain through symbolism why some people
become envious rivals, while others allow themselves to take joy in the success of others.
In this book, the renowned Jungian analyst Ingrid Riedel interprets five fairy tales which
demonstrate how envy and resentment can be overcome, and how people can achieve a
benevolent sense of co-existence.
Verena Kast
The Flower of Happiness
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0219-8
Patmos
Five interpretations of fairy tales
on autonomy and self-determination
are collected in this book,
which also includes many examples
from the author’s counseling
practice.
Jolande Jacobi
The Psychology of
C. G. Jung
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0159-7
Patmos
This classic work, written by a
student and close associate of
Jung, provides a clear introduction
to Jungian psychology.
Translated into 14 languages
English translation available
Verena Kast
Desire for Another
ISBN: 978-3-491-42131-8
Patmos
This collection of Verena Kast’s
most intriguing interpretations
of fairy tales dealing with love
and intimate relationships sheds
new light on these classic stories.
Sold: Czech, Portuguese (World)
Erich Neumann
The Great Mother
ISBN: 978-3-491-69801-7
Patmos
The archetype of the Great
Mother is explored as a primordial
image of the human psyche
in this landmark publication by
one of C. G. Jung’s closest associates,
Erich Neumann.
Translated into 10 languages
Verena Kast
Dreams
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0373-7
Patmos
This book explores the mysterious
and captivating language of
our subconscious – dreams –
from various perspectives.
Sold: Greek, Hungarian, Korean,
Portuguese (World), Simplified
Chinese, Spanish (World)
Maja Storch
The Strong Woman’s Desire
for the Strong Man
ISBN: 978-3-530-40103-5
Patmos
A bestselling book on why, and
how, successful, independent women
unwittingly undermine
their intimate relationships.
Translated into 14 languages
English translation available

The mysterious understanding of God
and man of C. G. Jung
▶ Key texts by C. G. Jung for spiritual seekers
▶ With an extensive introduction by an experienced Jungian
analyst who is familiar with spiritual traditions
“The he decisive question for a person is: are you related to something infin
infinite
or not? That is the telling question of his life.“ This statement of C. G. Jung’s
demonstrates the critical importance of spirituality in his understanding of
the world and human beings.
For this book, the Jungian analyst and psychotherapist Brigitte Dorst has
selected the most important texts in which Jung addresses spirituality and
transcendence. The spectrum of themes – images of God, the soul, the
search for meaning, psychotherapy and religion, religious symbols, Eastern
wisdom – makes it clear how thoroughly and extensively Jung explored
these questions.
This title is addressed to engaged specialists as well as people who are simply
interested in an ecumenical spirituality and a freeing interpretation of
religion.
Brigitte Dorst (ed.)
C. G. Jung – Writings on
Spirituality and Transcendence
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0222–8
Patmos
Hardback with jacket
256 pages
Brigitte Dorst is Professor of Psychology
at the Cologne University of Applied
Sciences and has her own psychotherapy
practice in Münster, Germany. She is also
the Scientific Director of the International
Society for Depth Psychology and the
Chairperson of the C. G. Jung Society in
Cologne.
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SE SELF SELF-HELP LF HELP
Gisela Preuschoff
Say It Another Way
ISBN: 978-3-491-40170-9
Patmos
Experienced psychotherapist Gisela
Preu schoff explains how to
resolve typical problems that can
arise in relationships by speaking
fairly. Clear examples demonstrate
how effective male-female
communication works.
Sold: Russian
Tom Diesbrock
Herman!
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0035-4
Patmos,
In this book, Tom Diesbrock explores
that critical voice inside of
us, which he has dubbed ‘Herman’.
Cleverly and with humor,
he shows us how to best deal
with our inner critic and make
use of it instead of fighting it.
Ulrike Borst
When Love Is Overshadowed
Living With a Partner Suffering from Depression
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0088-0 | Patmos | Paperback | 160 pages
Sold: Italian
Information and concrete help for family members of people with depression
No other psychological condition occurs as frequently as depression, and this causes suffering
not only for the depressed person, but also has a powerful effect on their entire
family – not seldom to a degree that they are in danger of breaking down under the psychological
stress as well. Ulrike Borst, an experienced counselor for couples and families,
informs readers about the illness of depression, explains treatment methods and supplies
families of those affected with suggestions that will help them remain strong and healthy
while optimally supporting their partner in the process of healing.
Björn Süfke
Men’s Souls
ISBN: 978-3-491-42113-4
Patmos
Therapist Björn Süfke goes on an
exciting expedition into men’s inner
world. This is a book for men
who are curious about themselves
and for women who would
like to understand their partners
better.
Sold: Italian, Korean, Polish
Klaus Koziol
Live Simply!
ISBN: 978-3-491-72572-0
Patmos
With his unique ‘Marketing
Method’, a practical seven-point
program for greater quality of
life, Klaus Koziol shows us how
we can further our personal development
and lead a more perceptive
and attentive life.
Marion Sonnenmoser
Beautiful!
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0118-4
Patmos
This is a guidebook for people
who are dissatisfied with their
appearance. The author explains
how we can befriend our own
bodies and provides many exercises
to help us in the process.
Brigitte Dorst
Overcoming Life Crises
ISBN: 978-3-530-50606-8
Patmos
With the help of symbols, rituals,
stories and many examples
from her practice, therapist Brigitte
Dorst explains the types,
triggers and phases of significant
life crises and shows readers how
these crises can be overcome.
Sigrid Sator
Early Menopause
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0064-4
Patmos
Sigrid Sator provides essential
information on early menopause
from both a medical and a psychological
perspective. She also
gives pointers to practical help as
well as tips for dealing with this
new situation in life.
Roland Kachler
Ways Out of the Desert
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2806-1
Grünewald
Using the Biblical prophet Elijah
as a central figure, therapist and
theologian Roland Kachler describes
how one can overcome
life crises, and provides support
in difficult times.
Sold: Polish

Best age – best love
▶ The relationship handbook for advanced practitioners
▶ With many checklists and exercises
Was s that it? In mid-life many things come under scrutiny, including our o
intimate imate relationships: Are we a good team, or has boredom crept in?
Do
we understand each other without the need for words, or do we have nothing
left to say to each other? What is keeping us together (for now)?
Felicitas Römer, an experienced couples and family therapist, demonstrates
that it is worthwhile to take a critical yet loving look at your relationship at
this delicate phase of life. Through many checklists, questionnaires and exercises
she helps work through the “tricky spots” in a relationship and foster
desire for new intimacy. Well-grounded and flirtatious in equal measure,
this book invites you to embark on the adventure of love in mid-life with
confidence and passion.
Felicitas Römer
Love, Lust and Reading Glasses
Why We Are Only Truly Able to
Love in Mid-life
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0335-5
Patmos
Paperback
160 pages
Felicitas Römer studied literature and
sociology. Today she works as a qualified
family counselor and freelance journalist
focusing on family and childrearing. She is
the mother of four children.
www.felicitas-roemer.de
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Heinz-Peter Röhr
Pathways to Happiness
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0195-5
Patmos
How to delete negative mental
programs, strengthen our feelings
of self-worth and find greater
happiness in life is the topic of
this successful book by therapist
Heinz-Peter Röhr.
Sold: Czech
Hans Morschitzky/
Thomas Hartl
Understanding and
Overcoming O i FFear of f Illness Ill
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0153-5
Patmos
A guidebook for people suffering
from excessive fear of illness featuring
a self-help program for
those affected.
Sold: Italian
Regina Weiser
Overcoming Fear of Life with Yoga
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0215-0 | Patmos | Paperback | 184 pages with numerous
b/w photographs
A practical guidebook on conquering fear with yoga
In these crisis-ridden times, many people feel deeply uncertain and suffer existential
fears. Facing the challenges of everyday life can seem like an impossible task. Yoga can
help restore balance and trust in life. Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Regina Weiser
has selected and compiled the most appropriate asanas to this end. With many photos
and detailed descriptions, she guides readers through yoga exercises that increase stability,
activate inner strength and help people actively shape their lives.
Heinz-Peter Röhr
The Happiness of Loving
Yourself
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0036-1
Patmos
Analyzing the Grimm fairy tale
The Devil With the Three Golden
Hairs, the author shows which
factors hinder inner growth and
how to find true happiness.
Sold: Czech
Hans Morschitzky/
Thomas Hartl
Coming Out of Your Shell
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0025-5
Patmos
This book portrays various forms
of social anxiety. It also includes
exercises to strengthen self-confidence
and provides advice for
coping with social fears.
Sold: Italian
Heinz-Peter Röhr
Overcoming Borderline
Personality Disorder
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0247-1
Patmos
This is a successful and longselling
guidebook for people affected
by Borderline Personality
Disorder.
Sold: Czech, Dutch, Simplified
Chinese
Hans Morschitzky/
Sigrid Sator
When the Soul Speaks
Through the Body
ISBN: 978-3-530-50636-5
Patmos
This guide introduces the most
common psychosomatic disorders
and offers a great deal of
support to those affected.
Sold: Czech, Portuguese (World)
Heinz-Peter Röhr
Narcissism
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0047-7
Patmos
This best-selling guidebook by
Heinz-Peter Röhr deals with the
origin, symptoms and healing
possibilities of narcissism.
Sold: Czech, Polish, Simplified
Chinese
English translation available
Hans Morschitzky
The Fear of Failure and How
to Conquer It
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0048-4
Patmos
Hans Morschitzky gives a thorough
overview of the most common
failure fears as well as practical
tips for those affected.
Sold: Italian, Korean, Polish,
Portuguese (World)

Generate vitality again
▶ Written by the expert on burnout in the Germanspeaking
countries
▶ Short, concise and to the point
▶ With many questionnaires and simple exercises
More re and more employees are unable to work due to chronic exhausti exhaustion.
The e reasons for burnout are many: deadline pressure, insufficient tea
teamwork,
and lack of recognition from superiors, but also poor time management
or perfectionism in oneself.
What can we do to avoid burnout? Jörg Fengler, a renowned expert on this
subject, has put together 25 simple and effective measures that can help us
prevent burnout – without a lot of trouble and with the perspective of quick
success. This is a small book that provides great relief.
Jörg Fengler
The Little Anti-Burnout Book
The Best Strategies to Ward Off
Stress and Exhaustion
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0332-4
Patmos
Paperback
136 pages
Dr. Jörg Fengler was a professor of
therapeutic education at the University of
Cologne, Germany. He is a psychotherapist,
supervisor, coach and trainer for
group dynamics, and is currently head of
the Institute for Applied Psychology in
Bonn, Germany. Burnout and burnout prevention
are among the focal points of his
work, which includes intensive seminars,
lecturing and numerous scholarly publications.
He lives near Bonn.
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Claudia Cardinal
Anything But Child’s Play
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0223-5
Patmos
With expert use of illustrative
examples, grief counselor Claudia
Cardinal reveals many ways
to support grieving children and
teenagers, thus giving parents,
relatives, and friends advice on
how to respond.
Mechthild Schroeter-
Rupieper
Changed Forever
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0245-7
Patmos
This book offers support for families
in times of grief and loss. It
includes helpful suggestions and
ideas for parents and children to
honor their grief together.
Sold: Polish
Angelika Daiker
“Life Will Be Alright Again, But Different”
A Book for Widowed Women
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0338-6 | Patmos | Paperback | 136 pages
Sold: Polish
A unique and insightful book helping widowed women to learn to live with grief
“Life will be alright again, but different.” Anyone who is grieving someone they love
dearly may find that hard to believe. Writing from her perspective as a grief counselor,
Angelika Daiker sensitively addresses the experience of widowed women. She
encourages them to understand the varied emotions and ways grief can be expressed
in the context of their own biographies. This book is an insightful guide for widowed
women and points the way to the continuation of life including grief. It will be different,
but perhaps in time be alright again.
Claudia Cardinal
I’ll Be Seeing You
ISBN: 978-3-530-50645-7
Patmos
Today, many people are looking
for new, individual and creative
ways of dealing with the final
farewell. This book provides
many suggestions and examples
of unusual ways to keep memories
of loved ones alive.
Uta Engel
You’ve Been Exhaling for a
Really Long Time Now ...
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0226-6
Patmos
A daughter mourns her father,
finding words that immediately
cast a spell. This is a book that
offers young people who grieve
– but not only them – possibilities
for identification.
Claudia Cardinal
Live and Learn to Die
ISBN: 978-3-491-72518-8
Patmos
This book offers suggestions for
dying people and those close to
them how the end of life can be
handled proactively. Including
exercises in meditation and relaxation
that help those affected
find inner peace.
Ina M. König
Love Never Ceases
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0207-5
Patmos
This spiritual book by pastor
and therapist Ina M. König helps
readers to preserve their feelings
for a deceased loved one and encourages
those who are grieving
to find their way back into life
again.
Claudia Cardinal
Support for the Dying and
the Grieving
ISBN: 978-3-491-40169-3
Patmos
This handbook provides valuable
assistance to health care professionals
and doctors in providing
comfort to dying patients
and their grieving relatives and
friends.
Regine Schneider
I Want to Die the Way I’ve
Lived
ISBN: 978-3-491-42141-7
Patmos
Regine Schneider has spoken to
people nearing the end of their
lives, their family members, doctors
and nurses. Her conversations
show how dealing with
death can enrich our own lives.

What happens after death?
▶ Informative and knowledgeable
▶ Helpful orientation to an existential question
Many ny people share the hope that life continues after death “somehow”,
but
there re are widely varying ideas about the “how”. The idea of a rebirth is
increasingly
widespread even among people of the Christian faith. But are
these ideas even compatible, or do they contain contradictions that can’t be
resolved?
Gabriel Looser presents representatives of both viewpoints, discusses differences
and similarities, and clears up widespread misunderstandings.
This allows readers to clarify their own point of view and find a position
that is consistent with their own beliefs. In the last section of the book, the
author, who leads an institute for spiritual care for the dying, lays out a vision,
which is both inspiring and unorthodox, that just might overcome
those contradictions.
By the same author:
Gabriel Looser
Experiencing the Richness of Life in Dying
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0089-7
Patmos
A rich and meaningful life is only possible when we accept the fact
that we have to die. Theologian and psychologist Gabriel Looser
opens new paths in dealing with our own mortality and accompanying
those who are dying.
Gabriel Looser
Which Life After Death?
Reincarnation and Christian Faith
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0339-3
Patmos
Paperback
176 pages
Gabriel Looser, who has a doctorate in
theology, studied Catholic and Protestant
theology as well as humanist psychology.
He was a hospital chaplain and visiting
pastor in homes before founding an institute
for spiritual companionship for the
dying in Bern, Switzerland.
www.institutlooser.ch
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PARENTING
PA PAREN RE TING
Felicitas Römer
Flown the Coop
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0147-4
Patmos
This humorous guide addresses
all the typical dramas and conflicts
between parents and their
(almost) grown-up children. With
tips for overcoming the “empty
nest syndrome”.
Sold: Italian
Sigrid Tschöpe-Scheffler/
Helmut Tschöpe
The Great Great Power in Small
Things Thi
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0150-4
Patmos
This book shows parents how to
honor the spiritual dimensions
of everyday life, thus fortifying
their children for the challenges
of life and giving them strength.
Sold: Complex Chinese
Elisabeth Raffauf
How to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
Prevention from Day One
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0213-6 | Patmos | Paperback | 196 pages
Sold: Dutch, Korean
A practical guidebook sensitively written by a renowned expert
More and more people are speaking out about their distressing experiences with sexual
abuse, and the numbers are alarming. Understandably, parents want to do something to
protect their children.
In this book, Elisabeth Raffauf, psychologist, agony aunt, and a mother of two, shows
what sensible prevention – starting with sensitive sex education – looks like. And she
concretely describes what parents and educators can do to make children strong and
thereby protect them from sexual abuse.
Felicitas Römer
7 Ways of Raising Children
ISBN: 978-3-530-50603-7
Patmos
This book presents no-nonsense
portraits of seven parenting styl es
discussing the pros and cons of
each approach in a non-judgmental
way. Includes checklists and
practical tips.
Sold: Polish
Josephine Schwarz-Gerö
Baby, Why Won’t You Eat?
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0033-0
Patmos
This book offers help with eating
problems in babies and toddlers.
Parents learn to interpret
their child’s signals correctly, respond
appropriately and find a
way out of the unhappy cycle.
Sold: Italian
Jochen Metzger
The Kids Are in Charge
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0083-5
Patmos
What would happen if the children
were given full responsibility
for the family for a month?
Jochen Metzger and his wife
dared to find out … Now a major
TV movie in Germany!
Sold: Italian, Korean
Christine Rankl
Quiet Nights
ISBN: 978-3-530-50621-1
Patmos
“Sleepless nights? Here’s some
real help!” – Christine Rankl, a
qualified psychotherapist, offers
parents solutions for every kind
of sleep problem in children,
from infants to school-aged kids.
Sold: Italian, Lithuanian
Udo Rauchfleisch
My Child Loves Differently
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0212-9
Patmos
This book for parents of gay children,
written by a renowned psychoanalyst
and expert, presents
current psychological and scientific
knowledge regarding homosexuality
and addresses parents’
worries and fears.
Christine Rankl
How to Soothe Your Baby
ISBN: 978-3-530-50604-4
Patmos
Babies who cry a lot often leave
their parents feeling helpless and
frustrated. Christine Rankl explains
the causes for severe crying
in babies and provides useful
advice that really helps.
Sold: Italian, Latvian

Help for children with Asperger’s
Syndrome
▶ Asperger’s Syndrome is being diagnosed more and
more often in children and young adults
▶ By a recognized expert on the subject
They ey are extremely strong-willed, have very few friends, avoid eye cont contact
or simply blurt things out without taking notice of anyone else. Child Children
with Asperger’s Syndrome are already conspicuous in pre-school, and often
don’t succeed at school in spite of great intelligence. For parents and teachers
alike, it is not easy to come to terms with the unconventional behavior
of these prickly children.
Educator Reiner Bahr explains the causes and consequences of this particular
form of autism and shows parents, caretakers and teachers how they
can learn to understand, encourage and support these children.
Also available:
Karl Gebauer
No One Figures It out Alone
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0163-4
Patmos
According to experienced educator Karl Gebauer, successful
learning only happens in a stimulating, sympathetic environment.
With the aid of many illustrative examples, Gebauer shows
how parents can support their children through love.
Reiner Bahr
Prickly Children
Understanding Children and Young
Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0330-0
Patmos
Paperback
144 pages
Dr. Reiner Bahr studied special education
and therapeutic educational psychology.
He is the head of a school for children
and young adults with speech and communication
disorders in Essen, Germany, and
through numerous publications and lectures
in Germany and other countries has
become a recognized expert in his field.
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CHILDREN’S CHILDREN DREN
S BOOKS
Marlene Fritsch
Noah Doesn’t Need an
Umbrella
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0164-1
Patmos
This collection features 20 biblical
short stories for bedtime enjoyment
– told in an entirely new
way and beautifully illustrated.
For children ages 6 and up.
Kerstin Schmale
Nele, Ben and the
Mysterious Book
ISBN: 978-3-7966-1250-3
Patmos
Kerstin Schmale leads you on a
journey through the far-away
world of the Bible, holding readers
young and old spellbound.
With stunning illustrations by
Sieger Köder.
Martina Steinkühler
Bible Stories for Little Ones
Illustrated by Elli Bruder
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0229-7 | Patmos | Hardback | 120 pages, 4-c throughout
The loveliest and most important Bible stories for children ages 3 and up
Are biblical stories still meaningful for children today? Absolutely, according to Martina
Steinkühler – and she shows us why! There to help are Niklas, Gesa and Mrs. Bibleyarn,
who puts the two children to bed when their mother has to work late. Mrs. Bibleyarn likes
to tell stories from the Bible. And this is how the biblical stories come alive, for the two
siblings in the story and all children who hear it – whether the story is about Adam and
Eve, Joseph and his brothers or about Jesus.
This is a colorful and beautifully illustrated biblical book for the very young with a lively
framing story, which makes these Bible stories relevant to children’s everyday life.
Marlene Fritsch
Of Scared Dragons, Half
Cloaks, and Tame Wolves
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0209-9
Patmos
This book brings together the
most beautiful legends of the
saints, who can still serve as role
models for children today. With
gorgeous illustrations.
Peter Spangenberg
Psalms for Big and Little
People
ISBN: 978-3-7966-1518-4
Patmos
Peter Spangenberg has written
the Psalms anew in language
that children find easy to understand
and that brings to life the
world of children’s experience.
This book makes an ideal gift.
Marlene Fritsch
Why Jonah Didn’t Taste
Good to the Whale
ISBN: 978-3-7966-1521-4
Patmos
Animals play a role in many biblical
stories. And in this book, it
is the animals that tell us what
happened back then. That gives
an innovative twist to some wellknown
tales.
Peter Spangenberg
The Big and Little People
Bible
ISBN: 978-3-7966-1489-7
Patmos
Peter Spangenberg retells the
stories of the Bible for in a way
suitable for young readers, with
detailed and cheerful illustrations.
Included in the 2012 list of
Recommended Children’s Bibles.

I want to be a knight!
▶ Knights – a popular topic with children
▶ Conveying values in a cheerful way that appeals
to children
▶ For children 3 and up
Max is five years old and loves tales of knights and their adventures. He
can’t get enough of them, and wants nothing more than to become one
himself! Spreading fear and terror and not having to use good table manners,
he finds that fabulous.
“Being a knight means much more than that,” says Max’s mother mysteriously,
“but you’ll figure that out for yourself.” At first Max has no idea what
she means by that. But then one morning his mother is too sick to get out of
bed. Now he has to take responsibility not only for himself, but also for his
little sister. And then suddenly Max understands that you don’t necessarily
need a suit of armor to be a knight!
Fariba Fa Gholizadeh
Max Ma the Knight
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0320-1
Patmos Pa
Hardback Ha
32 pages, 4-c throughout
Fariba Fa Gholizadeh, born in Iran in
19 197 1971, studied graphic design in Tehran and
Mainz, Germany. She and her husband
have lived in Stuttgart, Germany, since
1999.
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Marie-Thérèse Schins
I’m Practicing for Heaven
A SStory
of Life, Friendship and Death
Illustrated Illu by Isabel Pin
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0166-5 | Patmos | Hardback | 136 pages with
b/w drawings
Rainer Buttron/Jo Jung/Ulrich Zehfuss
Aiji, the Little Samurai, and His Search for Where the Sun Sleeps ps
Illustrated by Kaan Karca
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0160-3 | Patmos | Hardback | 160 pages with
b/w drawings
Adventures in World Religion for children ages 8 and up
Aiji, the ten-year-old son of a samurai, lives in thirteenth-century Japan. an.
When his father becomes very ill, Aiji asks the emperor’s personal physician an
for help. He promises to help Aiji’s sick father, but first he sends Aiji off into nto
the world. He must find where the sun sleeps, so that it will always shine on on
the emperor’s garden. In the course of this search, Aiji embarks on an advenenture that takes him across continents, through many cultures and to many y of of
the world’s religions. It is a children’s story that captures their imaginations ons
as it informs them about world religions, and demonstrates a way for everyryone to live together peacefully.
Sensitive Se treatment of the subject of children encountering death
Isha’s Ish parents aren’t called Mama and Papa, but rather Mammamoma and Pappapipo
pap – because they are hospitals clowns at a children’s cancer ward. Isha
would wo like to be a hospital clown when she grows up, too. Sometimes she is allowed
low to come along when her parents perform for the children. That’s how she
meets me Tommy, who has a brain tumor. When her parents are called to the hospi-
tal one day because Tommy isn’t doing well, Isha is suddenly about to make her
first firs appearance. In the process, she not only encounters death for the first time,
she she also learns how powerful friendship is and how beautiful it is not only to
share sha happiness, but also to be able to cry together.
Kerstin Ke Schmale
Four Fo Friends on a Hot Trail
A A FFirst
Communion Mystery
Illustrated Illu by Cornelia Kurtz
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0249-5 | Patmos | Hardback | 112 pages with
b/w drawings
An exciting mystery story, lovingly illustrated
Charlie’s Ch greatest desire is to become an important detective and chief police.
So, So of course, he always keeps his eyes open and notices everything that seems
suspicious. sus When a valuable statue of a saint is stolen from the church right before
for their First Communion, Charlie and his friends Niko and Sofia get involved
in an exciting adventure. And who knows how the whole thing would have
turned tur out if Sofia’s little dog Kiki hadn’t proved to have a great nose for clues!

What happens when grandma dies?
▶ Death of grandparents is a topic that affects many
parents and children
▶ Tender, comforting, but not superficial approach to the
subject of death in words and pictures
▶ For children ages 4 and up
Tim’s grandmother has lived in a nursing home for quite a while. Tim often
visits her there. “Here comes my sunshine!” she cries happily and laughs.
But then she becomes so sick that she can’t stand up anymore. Tim gives
her a very special present for her birthday: He spends the night with her,
and in the very early hours of the morning they enjoy a beautiful sunrise
together. A short time later grandma dies, but Tim knows she is always with
him in the light of the sun.
This tender, honest children’s book about the death of a loved one, with
exceptionally light, colorful illustrations, is not only for young readers!
Petra Pe Fietzek
A Sun S for Grandma
Illustrated Illu by Mechthild Weiling-
Bäcker Bä
ISBN: ISB 978-3-8436-0310-2
Patmos Pa
Hardback Ha
32 pages, 4-c throughout
Petra Pe Fietzek studied German, art history
to tor and philosophy. Since 1985 she has
been a freelance author, and has published
numerous successful children’s books as
well as poetry and prose for adults. She
lives in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Mechthild Weiling-Bäcker earned
her degree at the Academy of Design in
Münster, Germany, where she lives with
her family. She has been a freelance illustrator
for a variety of publishers since
2000.
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FT BOO BBOOKS KS
Christa Ch Spilling-Nöker
First Fir Aid for the Soul
Healing He and Encouraging Thoughts
Illustrated Illu by Regula Mathys-Hänggi
ISBN: ISB 978-3-86917-195-1 | Eschbach | Hardback |
48 pages
Small Sm doses of healing messages – with refreshing and
enchanting en illustrations
We all have one, a little home first-aid kit with all kinds of ointments
me and pills, most of them reliable and effective. But what
should sho we do when they don’t ease our troubles?
Christa Ch Spilling-Nöker has selected and compiled medicine for
the soul from her very personal medicine chest: insightful, levelheaded
hea and genuinely heartfelt.
Eva Ev Mutscher
The Th Secret of Little Sadness
or Rediscovering Pleasure in Life
Illustrated Illu by Barbara Trapp
ISBN: ISB 978-3-86917-205-7 | Eschbach | Hardback |
48 pages
A story s full of wisdom, colorfully illustrated
Are Ar you sometimes sad? If so, then you’re just like most other
people. pe At some point, sadness comes to visit each of us. Yes, and
because be sadness has a bad reputation, she is often a less than welcome
com guest.
This Th humorous little story revolves around an unexpected discovery
cov and a special piece of practical wisdom: if we don’t banish
sadness sad from our doorstep, we’ll find that courage, a brighter
outlook ou
and enjoyment of life’s pleasures soon return to us.

The loveliest rosarium for the soul
▶ Four-color throughout
▶ Very special layout of the interior pages
▶ With new texts by Christa Spilling-Nöker
▶ Especially artistic design, plus a foldout page
As a a passionate gardener who lives out the cycle of each year through flowers,
roses have become special favorites of Christa Spilling-Nöker. “The
uniqueness of each f lower touches me, but none speaks so directly from the
heart as the rose. A rose is like an entire lifetime.”
This book relays the fullness of life and provides insight into a very special
rosarium: a world full of quiet, sensitive and encouraging messages. This
book is a bouquet of good thoughts, lovingly arranged by theologian
Christa Spilling-Nöker.
Christa Spilling-Nöker
Greetings From a Rose
Wishes and Thoughts From My
Rose Garden
Illustrated by Regula Mathys-
Hänggi
ISBN: 978-3-86917-209-5
Eschbach
Hardback
48 pages, plus a foldout
Christa Spilling-Nöker, born in
1950, is a theologian, religion teacher and
author of many successful books.
The artist Regula Mathys-Hänggi,
born in 1964, is based in Basel, Switzerland.
In her comprehensive body of work
she has dedicated herself especially to
themes drawn from nature. Her pictures
are regularly displayed in various exhibitions.
www.regulamathys.com.
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RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
SPIRIT IRITUAL
U ITY
’’’
Geborgen
wunderbar
Klaus Nagorni
Wonderfully Secure
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2944-0
Grünewald
Klaus Nagorni tells stories of
solace and soothing, focusing
our attention on the things that
truly help others and trying to
provide a feeling of security in
difficult times. A thoughtful gift
for people who are grieving or
simply having a hard time.
Peter Wild
Steps Into Silence
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2886-3
Grünewald
In this valuable and practical companion,
experienced meditation
teacher Peter Wild provides concrete
and step-by-step descriptions
of a meditation practice that
works in everyday life.
Hildegard König
Espresso Meditations
At Home with Myself
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2957-0 | Grünewald | Hardback | 112 pages
Stories that are just like a cup of espresso – short, strong and rejuvenating
An espresso is sometimes like a dose of relaxation. It interrupts the daily routine and
provides new concentration. When the daily grind is going too fast, only one thing can
help: a break – with or without espresso. Look off into the distance, take a breath and
open up your senses – so you can be present with yourself again. The texts by Hildegard
König bestow such espresso moments: short, strong and rejuvenating, they invite you to
leave your daily routine behind, breathe deeply and find your center.
Klaus Nagorni
Stay a While, You Have
the Time
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2861-0
Grünewald
With his short texts and stories,
Klaus Nagorni steers our attention
to the small events that
make up the day and shows that
we actually have more time than
we think – we only need to be
mindful and use it wisely.
Antoinette Brem/
Barbara Lehner
Shibashi
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2829-0
Grünewald
This successful guide to shibashi,
also known as the eighteen postures
of Qigong, features step-bystep
exercises and shows how these
techniques can be integrated into
everyday life.
Hans Jörg Fehle
Take a Break
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2920-4
Grünewald
Six times seven reflections by
pastor and spiritual retreat leader
Hans Jörg Fehle invite you to
embark on an exploratory journey
into silence in the middle of
daily life and to take a break even
in stressful times.
Detlef Wendler
Prayer
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2914-3
Grünewald
With this book, pastor and supervisor
Detlef Wendler provides
a resource to help readers
practice a truly healing form of
prayer that keeps us healthy. Includes
numerous prayers.
Peter Kottlorz
Intoxicating, Painful and
Beautiful
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2919-8
Grünewald
With realistic optimism, loving
poetry and a humorous wink of
the eye, theologian Peter Kottlorz’s
texts explore everyday and
ideal aspects of that big little
word: “love”.
Yvonne Ginsberg
Fasting & Walking
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0020-0
Patmos
Walking while fasting has the
additional benefits of improving
our endurance and activating
our senses. In this book, Yvonne
Ginsberg has brought together
everything you need to know
about this trend!

Believing improves living
▶ “The art of life” viewed in light of faith
▶ High profile, lively, motivating
“What What should I do with so much life, I need someone who can live, someone who w
knows ows how that goes …” ”
sings a young band in Berlin. We have lots of pos possibilities,
but perhaps have less and less understanding of how life is supposed
to “go”. Reaching for a book of advice or turning to a coach seem like obvious
solutions. As important as good advice may be, it often doesn’t penetrate
to the root of the anxiety, and the pressure to take charge of your own
life is only intensified. Do we have to master everything single-handedly?
Faith has always stood for the idea that life is more than what we can do.
Ludger Schulte shows us that through the power of faith, our relationship
to time, for example, or with our own failures and those of others take on a
different quality. Taking on this perspective is a challenge, but at the same
time also a relief, because it reminds us that living is more than just doing.
From the Contents:
The Art of Living – The Art of Arts
Wisdom – When Things Taste the Way They Are
Time – The Scarce Resource
Limits – Given and Given Up
Forgiveness – The Way to the Future
Serenity – Living from Trust
Contemplation – Fulfilled Presence
Ludger Schulte
Because Living Is More than
Doing
On the Other Power of Faith
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0321-8
Patmos
Hardback
168 pages
Dr. Ludger Schulte is a Capuchin and
professor of systematic theology at the
Academy of Philosophy and Theology in
Münster, Germany. In addition, he is a
spiritual counselor and retreat leader, and
gives numerous lectures and courses for
leading forces in economics, politics and
the church.
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Anselm Grün
Treating Yourself Well
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2614-2
Grünewald
In this successful and long-selling
book, Anselm Grün demonstrates
how we can learn to act
compassionately toward ourselves,
our fellow human beings
and all of creation.
Translated into 9 languages
Andreas von Heyl
Becoming Whole Again
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2830-6
Grünewald
With many suggestions and exercises,
Andreas von Heyl shows
us ways to bring our exterior and
interior worlds into harmony.
He advocates a holistically oriented
way to prevent burnout
and crises.
Karl-Josef Kuschel/Gunther Klosinski
Life and Death
Encounters with Mortality in Words and Pictures
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0231-0 | Patmos | Hardback | 88 pages, 4-c throughout
Striking photomontages complemented by empathic texts by a well-known author
Life and death form a complex unity; one is unthinkable without the other, and yet they
are mutually exclusive.
With great sensitivity, the fifteen photomontages by Gunther Klosinski accompanied by
meditative comments from Karl-Josef Kuschel make this paradoxical pairing visible and
understandable. An unusual book of great artistic merit, it motivates the reader to undertake
an intensive examination of the ever-present theme of life and death.
Anselm Grün
Trusting in Change
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2647-0
Grünewald
With this book, Anselm Grün
inspires his readers to trust in
the continual transformation of
their inner spiritual path rather
than feeling pressure to bring
about change themselves.
Sold: Italian, Polish, Spanish
(Spain), Spanish (SA)
Wunibald Müller
Live Passionately
ISBN: 978-3-491-72570-6
Patmos
In this book, theologian and
therapist Wunibald Müller encourages
us to consciously grapple
with our fear of death. This
enables us to have a richer and
more passionate access to life.
Sold: Polish, Spanish (LA)
Anselm Grün
Come On, Don’t Hurt
Yourself
Grünewald
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2667-8
Anselm Grün encourages his
readers to confront sorrow with
inner freedom, thus allowing
themselves to assuage and heal
spiritual wounds.
Sold: French (World), Italian, Korean,
Polish, Spanish (World)
Wunibald Müller
When the Spirit Touches
the Soul
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2671-5
Grünewald
Wunibald Müller describes the
phenomenon of people using religion
to conceal unwanted feelings
and argues for a kind of spirituality
that promotes personal
growth.
Anselm Grün
Discovering the Richness
of Life
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2728-6
Grünewald
Anselm Grün renders Biblical
images fertile ground for a healing
ministry – counseling from
the Bible by one of today’s most
sought-after spiritual teacher.
Sold: Italian, Polish, Portuguese
(Brazil), Spanish (World)
Wunibald Müller
Do Everything That Is in
Thy Heart
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2616-6
Grünewald
Wunibald Müller shows how to
follow the voice of your own soul
and become aware of life’s richness.
This is a guide for anyone
interested in their own spiritual
and psychological development.

Asking about God today
▶ The question of God spelled out in everyday life
▶ Author is familiar through radio and television
Tormented mented by apocalyptical fears, Martin Luther once posed his famous fam
question: stion: “How do I find a merciful God?” That is no longer our question; quest
we ask “How do I find God in my life? How can an all-powerful God allow
such endless suffering? Does God even exist?” But no matter what form it
takes, the question of God has a firm grip on us.
Michael Broch’s attempts to answer these questions explore the traces of
the divine in our lives and in the world. They are based on the conviction
that the world is not without God, even when much appears to be meaningless
and remains incomprehensible.
Michael Broch
Unfathomably Close
Searching for God
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0324-9
Patmos
Hardback
112 pages
Michael Broch is a radio minister and
representative of the Rottenburg-Stuttgart
Diocese for SWR. He is familiar as a religious
speaker on radio and TV. Broch is a
member of the European Academy of Sciences
and Arts as well as the Society of
Catholic Journalists in Germany.
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Experiencing the divine – even today
▶ Renowned author
▶ Timely and well-grounded contribution to the
question of God
Many ny people are turning away from the church; fewer people are attend attending
worship rship services and greater numbers are leaving the church. The church’s churc
fear of loss sees in these trends nothing other than a loss of faith and connection
to God.
A more nuanced look, however, reveals that people continue to search for
transcendence in their biographical life stories, even when the terms “God”
and “church” don’t explicitly appear. Stefan Knobloch vehemently urges us
to take that search seriously, yet without appropriating it as a dedicated
search for “God”. He thus shows us possibilities for a process at the end of
which stand Jesus’ words: “You are not far from the kingdom of God” (Mark
12:34).
Also available:
Meinrad Limbeck
Farewell to Sacrificial Death
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2945-7
Grünewald
In this bestselling title, Meinrad Limbeck argues provocatively,
but convincingly, that Jesus’ sacrificial death willed by God cannot
be the central message of Christianity. Instead, he develops
the basic outline of a Christian faith that places the message of a
loving and liberating God at its center.
Stefan Knobloch
The Absence of God?
In Opposition to Talk of God’s
Demise
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2979-2
Grünewald
Softcover with flaps
176 pages
Stefan Knobloch, a doctorate of theology
and Capuchin, is a professor emeritus
of pastoral theology in the Catholic Theology
department of the University of
Mainz, Germany.

Does the church have a future?
▶ A heartfelt plea for a people-centered church
▶ Addresses people’s most pressing questions
These ese days, many people experience church as an institution far remov removed
from m life that no longer has anything to do with the things most import important
to them. Can a church like that, one that comes across to people mainly as a
hierarchy, have any future at all? Or will it continue to be less and less relevant
for people’s lives?
Bernd Jochen Hilberath describes a vision that has a future: If the church
wants to continue to be relevant for people, then it must be a church of the
people. With reference to the Second Vatican Council, Bernd Jochen Hilberath
provides encouraging answers to the decisive questions: What, who
and where is the church? What meaning does church have?
By the same author:
Bernd Jochen Hilberath
It’s All About the Signs
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2921-1
Grünewald
In this book, the famous theology professor addresses the questions
of what sustains people in life, expressing the hope that everyone
will achieve their goal in life. With his ideas, the author
makes the Christian faith accessible again and encourages readers
to trust God’s affirmation in their own lives.
Bernd Jochen Hilberath
Being With the People
The Last Chance for the Church
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2970-9
Grünewald
Paperback
208 pages
Bernd Jochen Hilberath, Ph. D., is a
professor of dogmatic theology and the
history of dogma as well as the director of
the Institute of Ecumenical and Interfaith
Research in the department of Catholic
Theology at the University of Tübingen,
Germany.
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Hubertus Halbfas
Loss of Faith
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0100-9
Patmos
Hubertus Halbfas argues that
the crisis in the church(es) is a
tangible crisis of faith. In this
book, he undertakes a new approach
to faith, and outlines a
program that might just lead to
more change than the church is
willing to embrace.
The Apostle Paul
Dear Brother Benedict
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0022-4
Patmos
In these new fictitious epistles,
the Apostle Paul challenges Pope
Emeritus Benedict, cleverly and
with humor, to take long overdue
steps toward reform, and provides
essential guidance for all
Christians.
Hubertus Halbfas
A Religious Grammar
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0206-8 | Patmos | Hardback | 400 pages
A compendium that seeks to clear away misunderstandings about religion and faith
As a practical theologian, Hubertus Halbfas has spent his life translating old religious traditions
into the language of today. In this book, he lays forth the sum of his knowledge in
a systematically structured grammar. He focuses on narrative genres, biblical forms and
dogmatic traditions, and gives them a voice that can be understood today. His efforts
prove that no matter how far people have removed themselves from an ecclesiastical environment,
nor how alien the Christian faith may seem to them, the path of language is the
best way to connect religious traditions with current consciousness.
Hubertus Halbfas
Religious Education After a
Loss of Faith
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0200-6
Patmos
Following Loss of Faith, Hubertus
Halbfas seeks to radically reform
the language used in religious
education. This book
challenges everyone who deals
with the Christian faith and its
ability to be conveyed.
Arnold Benz
The Future of the Universe
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0074-3
Patmos
The latest scientific findings indicate
the decay of the universe.
It is here that the dialogue between
religion and science is especially
interesting and enticing.
Translated into 8 languages
English translation available
Tiemo Rainer Peters
God Is a Verb
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2958-7
Grünewald
In his “scripture readings”,
Tiemo R. Peters focuses on the
Bible passages most relevant to
today’s readers, trying to find
God in the challenges of the present
time – as a “verb”. A new
and refreshing approach.
Arnold Benz
The Universe – A Gift to Us
ISBN: 978-3-491-72544-7
Patmos
The author presents an account
of the development of the Cosmos
and dis covers points of intersection
between science and
Christian theology.
Sold: Croatian
English and French translations
available
Paul M. Zulehner
Visions of the Church
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0168-9
Patmos
An engaging argument by one of
the most distinguished voices in
theology in the German-speaking
countries highlighting the
importance of powerful visions
as the key to the church’s ‘resurrection’.
Arnold Benz/
Samuel Vollenweider
Does God Play With Dice?
ISBN: 978-3-491-69074-5
Patmos
Can we perceive acts of God in
the development of the universe?
A fascinating book on an intriguing
subject.
Sold: Croatian
English translation available

Why the Christian faith is so
important right now
▶ A clear statement of a position at a critical time
▶ Perspectives that will shake up a society grown tired
and complacent through capitalism
Over er the course of years, profit maximization, innovative thinking aand
consumption nsumption have left their mark on our society. It is becoming incre increasingly
l obvious, b hhowever, that h “faster, “f higher, h h further” f h ” leads l d to nothing h but
ruin. But what else can guide us?
Klaus Koziol is convinced that the Christian perspective has never been
more essential than it is today. And with this book he holds up a valuable
aspect of Christianity: service to others. He demonstrates concisely and
creatively how this orientation can provide lasting impetus in politics and
economics. At the same time, his book conveys some of the fascination and
adventure that are part of being a Christian today.
Also available:
Martin Wolters
Bible Clouds
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0233-4
Patmos
Martin Wolters has produced a “tag cloud” for every book of Bible.
He also gives a brief introduction to each book of the Bible. A
surprising new look at the Book of Books that especially appeals
to adolescents and young adults.
Klaus Koziol
Now More Than Ever!
Christianity Has Never Been More
Important Than It Is Today
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0368-3
Patmos
Softcover with flaps
96 pages
Professor Klaus Koziol, born in
1954, holds the first German chair of social
marketing. He is well known as a speaker
in various venues and as the author of numerous
publications.
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Eugen Drewermann/
Michael Albus
The Big Questions
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0143-6
Patmos
Using a series of essential terms
as stepping stones, Eugen Drewermann
and journalist Michael
Albus probe the human longing
for a fulfilling life. This is an important
book that offers readers
orientation and meaning.
Eugen Drewermann
On the the Ways of Love
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0101-6
Patmos
Eugen Drewermann interprets
the fairy tales Cinderella, Snow
White and Mary’s Child as archetypical
human experiences and
allows us deep insights into our
own hearts.
Sold: Italian, Korean
Eugen Drewermann
Doing the Right Thing in Life
How We Find Our Way
Edited by Stephan Cartier
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0349-2| Patmos | Hardback with jacket | 186 pages
Realistic and concrete advice – well-grounded in psychology and to the point
For many years, Eugen Drewermann has been addressing the existential questions that
truly concern people on the radio program Redefreiheit (Freedom of Speech). This book
reflects the entire spectrum of human hopes and fears that he encounters. His replies reveal
him to be a sensitive counselor who impressively manages to dignify each unique
story, while at the same time revealing a dimension that reaches beyond the significance
for one individual. This wise book helps us live.
Eugen Drewermann
The Seven Virtues
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0173-3
Patmos
Eugen Drewermann lays out his
own interpretation of the virtues
and uses them as the basis for a
new understanding of human
beings: the virtuous are those
people who have found themselves
and are able to live liberated
from fear.
Eugen Drewermann
Returning Home from Hell
ISBN: 978-3-491-72568-3
Patmos
This book addresses the fate of
soldiers: how can they find their
way back to a normal life after being
injured and traumatized? The
fairy tales The Blue Light, The
Devil’s Sooty Brother and Bearskin
provide astonishing answers.
Eugen Drewermann
We Believe Because We
Love
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0032-3
Patmos
Eugen Drewermann provides an
intriguing and easy-to-understand
introduction to his most
important themes and thoughts
and crystallizes the meaning of
Christian faith in simple words.
Eugen Drewermann
At the Limits of Medicine
ISBN: 978-3-491-21005-9
Patmos
An analysis of the relationship
between physician, patient, and
death, with reference to the fairy
tales The Godfather, Godfather
Death and Foundling-Bird – tales
of healing and hope.
Sold: Italian
Matthias Beier
God Without Fear
ISBN: 978-3-491-72543-0
Patmos
This is a popular introduction
to the ideas and works of Eugen
Drewermann. Matthias Beier explains
all the key content and
highlights links between texts.
Sold: Dutch
English translation available
Eugen Drewermann
On the Power of Money
ISBN: 978-3-491-21002-8
Patmos
The reign of the market vs. the
wisdom of three fairy tales:
Rumpelstiltskin, Puss in Boots and
The Town Musicians of Bremen
let us see what unconditional
profit maximization does to the
human soul.

Life between Scylla and Charybdis
▶ Classic stories newly analyzed and interpreted
▶ Interpretations for the times we live in
They hey can be found in every decent library collection: the myths of classic class
antiquity. ntiquity. They are an integral part of the Western European culture; man many
of us can recall a few things about the Battle of Troy, Odysseus’s wanderings
or the dramatic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice. But what are the
legends and myths really about?
In this book, Eugen Drewermann leads us through the narrow passage between
Scylla and Charybdis with a perspective honed by depth psychology.
He explores why love, suffering and death – three constants in human
existence – are the predominant themes in many ancient myths, and how a
deeper and correct understanding of these old texts can help us better understand
life today.
By the same author:
Eugen Drewermann
Stories of Lived Humanity
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0236-5
Patmos
God and justice are recurring themes in the fairy tales of the
Brothers Grimm, as Eugen Drewermann shows in this book. Interpreting
God’s role in four Grimm’s fairy tales, he reminds the
reader what it means to be generous and fair, and how to act humanely.
Eugen Drewermann
Love, Suffering and Death
Interpreting Existence in Ancient
Myths
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0347-8
Patmos
Hardback with jacket
640 pages with b/w illustrations
and 8 color tables
Eugen Drewermann, born in 1940, has
a doctorate in theology. When he was suspended
from the priesthood and the teaching
profession, he began a career as a psychotherapist
and writer. To date he has
written over 80 books and his works have
been translated into more than a dozen
languages.
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Karl-Josef Kuschel
Life Means Building
Bridges
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0068-2
Patmos
Karl-Josef Kuschel presents the
history of interreligious understanding
by means of twelve exemplary
portraits of courageous
individuals who created the
foundations for fruitful encounters
between different faiths.
Annemarie Schimmel
Allah, the Qur’an and
Ramadan
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0167-2
Patmos
This comprehensive book written
by a renowned expert on Islam
provides reliable information
on all the relevant topics
dealing with Islamic everyday
life and tradition.
Christian Rutishauser
Walking to Jerusalem
My Pilgrimage for Dialogue and Peace
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0341-6 | Patmos | Hardback | 168 pages with numerous
photographs
Dialogue between religions in concrete terms – with hands and feet
Two men and two women set off from Switzerland, on foot, on an unusual pilgrimage:
their goal is to celebrate Christmas in Jerusalem seven months later. Traveling through
areas in crisis and regions characterized by religious tension, the group of pilgrims feels
entirely committed to peaceful dialogue among religions.
This fascinating account will inspire you to get to know a relatively undiscovered pilgrimage
route and to understand pilgrimage as a ministry of dialogue and peace.
Karl-Josef Kuschel
Jews – Christians – Muslims
ISBN: 978-3-491-72500-3
Patmos
Three religions – one common
future. Karl-Josef Kuschel unveils
the basis for a three-way
discussion between Jews, Christians
and Muslims, and a common
path with mutual respect.
Sold: Croatian (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Alfred Paffenholz
Torah, Shabbat and Shalom
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0003-3
Patmos
This highly informative compendium
by journalist Alfred
Paffenholz provides a comprehensive
and clearly organized
introduction to Judaism and the
essence of Jewish faith.
Gerhard Schweizer
Pilgrimage Destinations of
the World Religions
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0069-9
Patmos
At the great pilgrimage destinations
of the world religions, Gerhard
Schweizer observed the rituals
of pilgrimages and held
conversations with pilgrims. His
insights are both compelling and
enlightening.
Manfred Böckl
Prophets, Seers and
Visionaries in the World
Religions
ISBN: 978-3-491-72560-7
Patmos
Manfred Böckl portrays numerous
prophets, seers and visionaries
all around the world, with an
emphasis on Europe, Asia and the
Native American religions of the
Americas.
Hermann-Josef Frisch
The Buddha
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0067-5
Patmos
Hermann-Josef Frisch brings to
life the man behind the many legends
surrounding the Buddha. A
wealth of pictures and informative
texts frame the main story
and provide in-depth information
about the Enlightened One.
Manfred Böckl
Europe’s Lesser Known
Religions
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0000-2
Patmos
This book provides an introduction
to the most interesting of the
lesser known religions and faiths
in Europe. Readers will find this
book informative and helpful in
interreligious dialogue.

On the presence of the others
▶ New perspectives on interreligious discussions
▶ A new book by the successful author
Jews ws celebrate Passover, Christians Easter, and Muslims ask God to send a
table ble from Heaven where the faithful dine and find sustenance (Qur’an, SSu
rah 5). ) Celebrating special meals establishes a strong connection between
the three great religions, according to Karl-Josef Kuschel. Here this previously
unrecognized bond is described in book form for the first time.
When Christians celebrate the Easter feast, the other religions are also present,
according to Kuschel’s thesis, an argument he can base on historical
and systematic arguments without misappropriating the other religions.
This insight is of widespread significance and will no doubt lead to fruitful
discussions between Jews, Christians and Muslims.
By the same author:
Karl-Josef Kuschel
Christmas and the Qur’an
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0250-1
Patmos
Examining the stories of Jesus’ birth in the Bible and the Qur’an,
Karl-Josef Kuschel encourages discussion between Muslims and
Christians about the fundamental questions of their faiths.
Sold: Italian
Karl-Josef Kuschel
Feasting at the Heavenly Table
How Special Meals Unite Jews,
Christians and Muslims
ISBN: 978-3-8436-0366-9
Patmos
Softcover with flaps
176 pages
Karl-Josef Kuschel, born in 1948, is a
professor of Catholic Theology at the University
of Tübingen, Germany, where he
teaches theology of culture and interreligious
dialogue. Through his numerous
books he has become familiar to a wide
public. His works have also been translated
into several languages.
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Niklaus Kuster
Francis and Clare of Assisi
ISBN: 978-3-7867-2801-6
Grünewald
Niklaus Kuster presents a comprehensive
biography of the two
famous saints from Assisi and
provides moving insights into
two life stories that are still important
today.
Sold: Polish
Hans-Dieter Otto
“After Us, the Deluge”
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0858-2
Thorbecke
In this book, Hans-Dieter Otto
provides a thorough and informative,
yet highly enjoyable and
entertaining, overview of one of
the most intriguing eras of European
history – the dazzling time
of Absolutism.
Annerose Sieck
Female Mystics
Biographies of Visionary Women
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0856-8 | Thorbecke | Hardback with jacket | 208 pages
Sold: Polish
A fascinating overview of a significant chapter in the history of women
Few chapters in women’s history are as thrilling as that of the female mystics of the Middle
Ages. At first attributed only to individual women, mysticism as a lifestyle developed almost
into a mass phenomenon, especially in the late Middle Ages.
In her book, Annerose Sieck offers a thorough overview of the multiple facets of medieval
women through biographies of the most significant of them.
Die Zisterzienser
Geschichte eines
europäischen Ordens
IMMO EBERL
THORBECKE
Immo Eberl
The Cistercians
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0190-3
Thorbecke
This comprehensive book encompasses
the entire history of
the Cistercian order. It addresses
many aspects, such as spirituality
and literature, liturgy, architecture
and art, as well as finances
and trade.
Sold: Polish
Hans-Dieter Otto
Astonishing Victories
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0848-3
Thorbecke
Analyzing the most significant
surprise victories in human history,
Hans-Dieter Otto explores
how, again and again, the weaker
side has been able to overcome
much stronger opponents.
Sold: Czech, Swedish
Michael Losse
The Crusaders from Rhodes
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0095-1
Thorbecke
This book offers an intriguing account
of the story of the Knights
of Saint John. It includes many
photos of the fascinating late medieval
fortresses and towers built
by the order on Rhodes and other
islands.
Hans-Dieter Otto
For Unity, Justice and
Freedom
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0749-3
Thorbecke
Hans-Dieter Otto draws a succinct
picture of the time when
Prussia gained a national identity
through despair over the hardships
of the time and a spiritual
and political self-renewal.
Andreas Sohn
Paris in the High Middle
Ages
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0734-9
Thorbecke
How Paris came to be the capital
of France during the High Middle
Ages is elucidated clearly and
accurately in this comprehensive
standard work incorporating the
latest research results.
Thomas Ertl
All Roads Led to Rome
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0861-2
Thorbecke
Globalization existed in a limited
form back in the Middle Ages.
One major intersection of this
development was in Italy. Thomas
Ertl outlines the processes,
structures and consequences of
this early globalization.

The fascinating life journey of a
courageous woman
▶ New aspects from the life of the great philosopher
▶ Compelling and thrilling writing style
▶ New source materials analyzed for the first time
The e life of Christiane Hegel can be outlined in broad strokes as follo follows:
raised ed as the only female among men after the early death of her moth
mother,
later responsible for the education of the von Berlichingen daughters as
their governess, a patient at the public insane asylum at Zwiefalten and finally
suicide in the Nagold River. But why do we know so little about the
important philosopher’s only sister, who met such a tragic end? Why did
she end up in an insane asylum, while her brother pursued his career in
Prussia?
Based on many newly discovered sources related to the lives of Christiane
Hegel and her famous brother, Alexandra Birkert follows the traces of a fascinating
woman who smuggled letters, spoke Latin, and had contact with
many of the famous personalities of her time. From the puzzle pieces
emerges not only the life of a remarkable woman, but also a lively picture of
the turbulent years of the late 18 th century in Württemberg.
Alexandra Birkert
Hegel’s Sister
On the Trail of an Unusual Woman
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0196-5
Thorbecke
Hardback with jacket
352 pages with several illustrations
Dr. Alexandra Birkert, born in 1957,
lives in Stuttgart, where she is a freelance
historian and literary scholar. She has
worked at the German Literary Archive in
Marbach and devoted many years to international
research of Alfred Döblin and
freelance editing.
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GA GARDE RD NING
Garden Ga Tips
Illustrated Illu by Reglindis Rohringer
ISBN: ISB 978-3-7995-0758-5 | Thorbecke | Hardback with quarter
binding bin | 64 pages with numerous illustrations
The Th very best gardening tips – enchantingly illustrated
There Th is so much to know about gardening: when and how to water
properly, pro how to get rid of snails by natural means, which plants make
good go neighbors, the best way to fertilize organically and more. These
and an many other questions are answered in Reglindis Rohringer’s enchantingly
ch illustrated little book. A wonderful gift for hobby gardeners!
Reglindis Re Rohringer
My Garden Journal
ISBN: ISB 978-3-7995-0232-0 | Thorbecke | Hardback with
quarter qu binding and ribbon bookmark | 88 pages with
numerous nu illustrations
High Hig quality edition with beautiful illustrations
Bright Bri and cheerful, with endearing details, in short, breathtakingly
tak beautiful: that describes Reglindis Rohringer’s style.
Her He illustrations make this journal based on the seasons of the
year yea a feast for the eyes. Each page is lovingly designed and
unique un with plenty of space remaining to record all your
thoughts tho and notes about your garden. Simply magical!
Also Alsso
available:
Seed See Packets to Fill
Illustrated Illus by Reglindis Rohringer
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Thorbecke Tho | 5 identical packets in clear plastic
Every Ever gardener is familiar with the dilemma: plants in the garden or on the
balcony balc produce abundant seeds that you would like to sow the following
year – but what to do with them?
These Thes gorgeously illustrated seed packets to fill and label yourself are the
perfect perfe solution: Finally, a good way to store seeds from your own plants!

For self-sufficient households
▶ Growing your own food in a kitchen garden is a big trend
▶ Includes tips for starting a kitchen garden
▶ Special recipes for delicious foods
More and more people are eager to eat natural foods these days. They enrich
their diet with produce they’ve grown themselves – whether in a gargarden or on a balcony – and are delighted by the healthy herbs or vegetables.
A kitchen garden is an ideal way to provide the entire family with healthy,
seasonal pleasures. Fresh vegetables, sweet fruits and aromatic herbs all
join forces to tempt you to taste, nibble and try new foods.
Annette Kretzschmar invites readers to start their own garden, take pleasure
in its beauty, and savor the delicious tastes it produces. Special recipes
suggest delicious ways to prepare and enjoy your very own harvest.
By the same author:
Annette Kretzschmar
My Wonderful Garden of Delight
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0731-8
Thorbecke
Annette Kretzschmar offers suggestions that help you
create a beautiful garden that is a feast for all your senses –
including your palate – where you can snack to your
heart’s content.
Annette A Kretzschmar
My M Colorful Organic Kitchen
Garden G
Gardening G for Creative Cooks
ISBN: IS 978-3-7995-0370-9
Thorbecke
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photographs
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Annette A
Kretzschmar studied communication
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design and lives in Mainz,
Germany. Thorbecke has previously published
her books My Wonderful Garden of
Delight, Cooking with Wildflowers and
Cooking with Wild Fruits.
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GA GARDE RD NING
Micha Dudek
My Wild Garden
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0880-3
Thorbecke
Micha Dudek explains how to
increase the biological diversity
in your garden exponentially by
making a few simple changes,
thereby achieving sustainability
and an improved quality of life
with little effort.
Josh Westrich/
Dorothee Dorothee Waechter
Bulbs
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0768-4
Thorbecke
This is a very special coffee table
book for avid gardeners, full of
one-of-a-kind, gorgeous photographs
of historical bulbs taken
by the award-winning photographer
Josh Westrich.
Micha Dudek/Guido Roschlaub
Old Farms, New Life
With a foreword by Sarah Wiener
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0239-9 | Thorbecke | Hardback | 112 pages with
numerous photo graphs
Life on a farm is a popular trend!
The desire for a free, easygoing life in the countryside is a growing movement
among large segments of society. A key aspect of these desires is often “leftover
farms”, or farms that once included fields and pastures. Far from the big city, it
is not only people seeking solitude who profit from them, but also many kinds
of animals and plants. Fabulous stories and portrayals come to life in this book.
Kriemhild Finken
The Magic of Cottage
Gardens
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3538-0
Thorbecke
This book provides helpful advice
and suggestions on how to
design and cultivate a colorful
cottage garden in the traditional
way. With beautiful photographs
and nostalgic illustrations.
Brigitte Brig Wachsmuth
Historical Hist Flowers
ISBN: ISBN 978-3-7995-3571-7
Thorbecke
This book portrays wonderful
old varieties of blooming plants
for the garden and provides all
you need to know to cultivate
and nurture them in your own
garden.
Aloys Finken/
Kriemhild Finken
The Magic of Older
Gardens – France
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0710-3
Thorbecke
Kriemhild and Aloys Finken
present the most beautiful old
gardens in France in their new
splendor. A wonderful gift for
every garden fancier!
Stephanie Hauschild
A Dream of Roses
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3539-7
Thorbecke
Art historian Stephanie Hauschild
portrays the history, the
myth and the symbolism around
“the queen of flowers” from antiquity
to the present. With
many photographs, historical
paintings and illustrations.
The Flower Clock
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0715-8
Thorbecke
In this beautifully illustrated gift
book readers will find out which
plants open and close their blossoms
at what times, how to recognize
them, and where to find
them. Curious hobby gardeners
can also plant their own flower
clock.
Stephanie
Hauschild
Paradise Paraadise
on Earth
ISBN: ISBNN:
978-3-7995-3530-4
Thorbecke
This book explores the monastery
gardens of the Cistercians,
their lifestyle and relationship
with nature. Delicious recipes as
well as historical illustrations
and photographs make it a pleasure
for all senses.

Garden magic as in the olden days
▶ Natural gardening as it used to be done
▶ Everything you need to know about farmers’ gardens
▶ A classic work on the subject
A farmer’s garden is varied and beautiful: flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables
all grow together in orderly confusion, a pleasure for the eyes and the
palate. The plants actually support and encourage each other in their
growth, warding off pests and even providing shelter for beneficial creatures.
That is why a farmer’s garden is always tended naturally, without
chemicals or pesticides.
But what belongs in a farmer’s garden, and how do you care for it? In chapters
including “Vegetables and Herbs” or “Roses and Shrubs” you will learn
all about the plants and their ideal locations. The chapter on design elements
shows you which bed borders work best and how to organize the
plants. Crop rotation and mixed cultivation are addressed as well as “gardener’s
gold” – compost. Of course you are free to do one thing above all:
revel in the gorgeous pictures, the very “Dream of a Farmer’s Garden”!
Ulrike U Schwab
The T Dream of a Farmer’s Garden
Natural N Gardening with Flowers,
Herbs H and Vegetables
With W photos by Jutta Schneider and
Michael M Will
ISBN: I 978-3-7995-0796-7
Thorbecke
T
Hardback H
160 1 pages with numerous
photographs
p
Ulrike U Schwab is a certified geographer
wwho
works as a freelance garden designer.
Farmers’ gardens are her great passion.
Jutta Schneider and Michael Will
live in the southern Black Forest and
are freelance photojournalists. Renowned
magazine and book publishers have featured
their pictures in numerous publications
on the subjects of gardening, nature
and traditions.
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Elke Bachorz
Passionate About Roses
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0846-9
Thorbecke
This book helps you to create
magical arrangements with roses
for every occasion. Magnificent
photos and great attention to detail
will heighten your appreciation
for roses!
Stephanie Hauschild/
Christina Christina Kratzenberg
My Windowsill Herb Garden
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0862-9
Thorbecke
The thorough descriptions and
lovely photographs in this book
show you how to grow various
herbs on your windowsill and, of
course, how they can be used.
Sold: Czech
Eleonore Schick
Blossoms, Leaves, Fruits
Decorative Floristry From the Garden
With photographs by Martin Staffler
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0723-3 | Thorbecke | Hardback | 88 pages with numerous
photo graphs
Natural arrangements for your home with simple, step-by-step instructions
Tulips, zinnias and sunflowers, but also pieces of bark, small twigs and bright red
berries – nature provides all kinds of things over the course of the year that can be
tied or tucked together to form beautiful arrangements. Floral decorations are always
a special focal point and give your home a very personal note. More than 30
arrangements are presented with clear instructions – all you have to do is get started!
Annette Villacorta
Kienz le
Girl Stuff
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0766-0
Thorbecke
30 charming ideas for hand-sewn
gifts, such as a smart-phone case,
a shoulder bag, or a baby bib,
appealingly photographed. Also
suitable for people with no sewing
experience.
Stephanie S
Hauschild/
Christina C
Kratzenberg/
Melanie M Wagner
Green G under Glass
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0716-5
Thorbecke
This guide provides instructions
to create low-maintenance indoor
gardens, Wardian cases. The
planted containers are beautiful
and decorative.
Christine Volm
Experience the Sense of
Smell
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0713-4
Thorbecke
Burning fragrant substances can
be a soothing and relaxing ritual
amidst everyday stress. It is very
easy to do, and yet it is powerfully
effective. An oasis for the
senses and the soul!
Helga Mühleck/
Jutta Schnei der/
Michael Will
Flowered Dreams from My
Garden
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0728-8
Thorbecke
Helga Mühleck provides ideas
for seasonal and regional flower
artistry – ecologically sound
as well as beautiful.
Katharina Bodenstein/
Jutta Schneider/
Michael Will
Country Life among Sheep
and Farmers’ Gardens
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3569-4
Thorbecke
This book helps you to bring a
bit of country idyll into every
household. With step-by-step instructions
for many projects.
Conny Marx/Lulú Marx
Flower Chains and Bark
Boats
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0877-3
Thorbecke
Games and crafts to experience
nature in a playful way! Simple
instructions make nature accessible
for parents and children
alike and will motivate you to
play outside.

A book to enjoy and to give away
▶ Enchanting scented items to give away or keep
▶ Simple to make with just a few ingredients
▶ In keeping with the “do it yourself ” trend
How wonderfully sweet and fragrant is the smell of roses in the garden on a
summer’s day, a freshly cut orange at breakfast, or a pungent evergreen forest
on a morning walk! Scents have the ability to remind us of long forgotten
events and to positively influence our mood.
Bring these wonderful scent experiences into your home and enjoy the
smell of fragrant oils, precious flowers and aromatic spices. Decorate your
living space with potpourri and spoil yourself with the scent of fine soaps.
Begin your day with a special shower gel or give your friends and family
homemade bath beads. None of it is difficult. Step-by-step instructions explain
clearly how it is done and how you can enjoy or give away your own
fragrant g delights. g
Also available:
Katharina Bodenstein/Jutta Schneider
Natural Cosmetics from My Own Garden
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0743-1
Thorbecke
Natural cosmetics, home-made, simple and inexpensive – and
you know exactly what is in them! With simple recipes and
impressive photographs to inspire you.
Sold: Slovenian
Ira König
Lemon Grass and Rose Petals
Make Your Own Soaps, Scents &
More
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0237-5
Thorbecke
Hardback
88 pages with numerous
photographs
Ira König studied environmental and
health education and is a passionate cook.
She was an editor for well-known food
magazines for many years, and today is a
successful freelance food journalist and
author. She has already published numerous
cookbooks.
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Annette Kretzschmar
Cooking with Wild Fruits
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3568-7
Thorbecke
This extensive collection of delicious
recipes using (almost) forgotten
wild fruits invites you to go
gathering, cook something new
and enjoy! The author also provides
useful and detailed information
about each fruit.
Magda Drostel
This Is the Taste of Spring
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3560-1
Thorbecke
Lots of delicious recipes based
on springtime delights, such as
wild herbs, are sure to make this
season truly the most wonderful
time of year! With step-by-step
instructions and many beautiful
photographs.
Alexandra Medwedeff/Juliana Neumann
Seasonal Cooking, Fresh from the Market
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0876-6 | Thorbecke | Hardback | 168 pages with numerous
photographs
Best First Book at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Alexandra Medwedeff and Juliana Neumann conjure up delicious and sometimes
truly unusual culinary creations. Fresh, local fruit and vegetables are combined with
fish and meat raised nearby and result in a wide range of fabulous dishes. Most of the
light, healthy recipes require no special effort to prepare, but instead appeal to us
because of their fresh ingredients and original combinations. Their original, uncomplicated
recipes have great impact and are practical steps to a natural life.
Annette Kretzschmar
Cooking with Wildflowers
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3561-8
Thorbecke
Annette Kretzschmar provides
extensive information about the
appearance, habitat and use of
wildflowers. Lots of delicious
recipes invite you to gather some
flowers, cook them up, and enjoy
a delicious meal!
Sylvia Sylv Hämmerle
Delights Del Throughout the
Gardening Gar Year
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3566-3
Thorbecke
This book helps you to bring the
pleasures nature offers us to your
table in meals tailored to each
season, and to delight your guests
with exquisite dishes and beautiful
decorations.
Martina Kabitzsch
Flower-Filled Menus
ISBN: 978-3-7995-3548-9
Thorbecke
Martina Kabitzsch shares the secrets
of the noble art of edible
flowers. All the recipes, as intricate
as they may be, are easy to
follow and prepare. The menus
presented promise very special
delicacies and are a source of inspiration.
Rita Kopp
Cooking with
Mediterranean Herbs
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0878-0
Thorbecke
With the recipes in this book,
you can conjure up the magic of a
vacation in warmer climes in
your own home. Give your cooking
a touch of Mediterranean
flair!
Martina Göldner-
Kabitzsch/Susann Kreihe
Delectable and in Perfect
Form
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0772-1
Thorbecke
This cookbook continues where
others leave off: with the artful
presentation of food. The recipes
are accompanied by gorgeous
photos that make the dishes a
true feast for the eyes.
Annabelle Fagner/
Tilmann Schempp
Classic Cooking with
Vegetables
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0718-9
Thorbecke
This collection offers the very
best, classic vegetable recipes.
With step-by-step instructions
and exclusive, historical illustrations.

Less meat, more vegetables
▶ Not a purely vegetarian approach, but one that
consciously uses less meat
▶ Fine cuisine for every day
▶ With regional ingredients according to the season
We all know it’s true: less meat would be better, for our health, for the animals,
for the environment. But most people enjoy eating meat too much to
give it up entirely. An alternative is to try the “less is more” approach. That
means instead of eating meat at every meal, enjoy a meat dish made with
excellent quality organic meat once a week, use the leftovers from the Sunday
roast another day, have fish once, and the rest of the week relish wonderful,
inventive, seasonal vegetable dishes.
The weekly menu suggestions of the two enthusiastic and organically-oriented
cooks will please even the most devoted meat lovers, keep you in
good health, and offer fabulously diverse flavors.
Alexandra A
Medwedeff/
Juliana Ju Neumann
Greener G Cooking!
Less L Meat – More Enjoyment
ISBN: I 978-3-7995-0228-3
Thorbecke
T
Hardback H with jacket
160 1 pages with numerous
photographs
p
Alexandra A
Medwedeff and Juliana
Neumann N
are passionate cooks. Their
first book, Seasonal Cooking Fresh from the
Market, was a surprise success for Thorbecke
and was acknowledged as the Best
First Book at the Gourmand World Cookbook
Awards.
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Chandima Soysa
Vegetable Soups for
Gourmets
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0871-1
Thorbecke
Vegetable soups are healthy and
versatile – and naturally delicious!
The fabulous recipes collected
here will surprise you
with unusual combinations that
tickle the palate.
Chandima Soysa
Spectacular Cakes Made
Easy Easy
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0733-2
Thorbecke
The 35 delicious recipes in this
carefully composed collection
are not difficult to make, but the
results are fantastic. They are
sure to make anyone’s mouth
water!
Isabella Grey
Soups and Stews for Every Season
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0771-4 | Thorbecke | Hardback | 88 pages with numerous
photo graphs
Soups and stews for the entire year, beautifully photographed
The enticing aroma of soup simmering on the stove lends a cozy atmosphere to your
home, especially in the fall and winter. But aromatic soups and stews can be prepared in
the spring and summer, too. This book provides ideas for the entire year. Organized by
season, it contains 45 classic as well as new recipes for cooking soups that are easily made
at home. Beautiful photos will whet your appetite even more!
Markus Wagner
Hokkaido, Zucchini & Co.
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0882-7
Thorbecke
This book offers classic and unusual
recipes for all edible types of
squash. The recipes in this collection
range from sweet to spicy,
from soups and appetizers to
main dishes and sides and even
to desserts.
Stefanie S Knorr
Sweet S Treats in Glass
ISBN: I 978-3-7995-0859-9
Thorbecke
These elegant ideas for cakes
and desserts will inspire you to
invite friends over for coffee and
dessert soon. And the lovely arrangements
and gorgeous photos
are sure to give you new ideas
for setting a beautiful table.
Conny Marx
Pepper & Salt
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0869-8
Thorbecke
Conny Marx provides a comprehensive
overview of the two most
“common” seasonings with lots
of suggestions for using them in
cooking and as table seasonings.
Discover just the right salt and
pepper for every dish!
Conny Marx
Sweets for My Sweet
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0732-5
Thorbecke
The recipes in this book invite
parents to make sweet treats together
with their children. Preparing
the little delicacies becomes
itself a fun time for the
whole family and you know exactly
what is in them.
Ira König
Homemade for You
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0875-9
Thorbecke
Whether it is homemade jam,
cookies or a jar of pickles – with
this book and a little time you
can create all kinds of unique,
thoughtful presents for family
and friends. The recipes will inspire
you!
Ira König
Alphabet Soup & School
Snacks
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0724-0
Thorbecke
The author has filled this cookbook
with her favorite child-oriented
recipes that are fast,
uncomplicated and delicious.
Includes tips on how children
can help with the cooking.

Delicious and quick to make
▶ Sweet and savory spreads for bread, all easy to make
▶ The delectable and healthy alternative to store-bought
spreads
▶ Includes vegan recipes!
Are you in the mood for fresh bread, but long for an alternative to the usual
ham, salami or cheese? You will be amazed at the extraordinary range of
ingredients for sandwich spreads nature holds in store for us. From herbs to
pulses, vegetables or fruit, the nutritious and delicious ingredients make
every meal a feast and bring variety to lunchboxes.
Sabine Fuchs and Susanne Heindl show you how to do it – and without a
big investment of time. These wonderful spreads are perfect for any occasion:
a quick fruit topping for breakfast, sweet or savory pâté with brunch,
or fresh bread with a zesty spread with a glass of wine in the evening.
Also available:
Sabine Fuchs
Summer, Sunshine, Picnic Time
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0847-6
Thorbecke
With lots of delicious and inventive picnic recipes, Sabine
Fuchs will inspire you to quickly conjure up something delicious
in the kitchen, and then head off to the countryside to
enjoy the summer, the sunshine, and especially the picnic!
Sabine Fuchs/Susanne Heindl
Carrot Pesto and Chestnut
Cream
35 Vegetarian Spreads
ISBN: 978-3-7995-0235-1
Thorbecke
Hardback
88 pages with numerous
photographs
Sabine Fuchs is a designer. She works for
many well-known publishers, and loves to
get out into nature on the weekends with a
picnic.
Susanne Heindl, born in 1970, studied
home economics and nutrition. In 1999,
she and two colleagues founded the nutritional
counseling service esslust (Enjoy
Food) with the motto “Good food – good
life” (www.esslust.com). Today Susanne
Heindl lives in a suburb of Munich with
her husband and two children.
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