New Arrivals

On November 28, 1921, the head of the Bahá’í Faith, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, passed away. There were six Western believers in Haifa on the night of the ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Mr. John Bosch and Mrs. Louise Stapfer Bosch from Geyserville, California; Dr. Florian Krug and Mrs. Grace Krug from New York, and Fraulein Johanna Hauff from Stuttgart. All of them were there as pilgrims. The only other Western believer present in Haifa was Mr. Curtis Kelsey from New York, who was in Haifa to install electrical power plants to light the shrines of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. This book tells the story of these believers, how they became Bahá’ís, the circumstances that led them to Haifa, and how their experience at the time of the ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá shaped their path of service to the Cause of God. The intent is to give the reader the feeling of being in the holy land, one hundred years ago, when the moon of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá set over Haifa.

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Warrior Grandma: The Story of Patricia Locke by Littlebrave Beaston is the latest title in the Change Maker series. Patricia Locke—whose Lakota name, Thawáchin Wašté Win, means “Compassionate Woman”—courageously fought for the equality of Indigenous people in the United States and around the world. She was not only a staunch advocate for the rights of Indigenous people but a loving mother and grandmother.

This book teaches the values of generosity, selflessness, and the importance of building strong family relationships. Readers will learn about how prejudice affects American Indians and how Patricia advocated for equal rights for Indigenous people during her lifetime. The book also discusses the qualities of leadership, the principle of consultation, and the importance of courage and perseverance in the face of oppression and attempted assimilation. Patricia acted as a bridge between two cultures—white and Indigenous—and, even in the face of overwhelming difficulties, she always demonstrated compassion toward others. She embodied the qualities of a true Change Maker.

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One Voice Press presents the fourth title in the Pause & Reflect series, a compilation from the Bahá’í writings on the topic of community. Our relationships and collaborations with others are vital aspects of our existence and our ability to thrive. A community with a shared sense of purpose is a powerful thing, and when that shared sense of purpose is rooted in the desire to contribute to the betterment of society, then a community has the potential for transformative change. It is hoped these passages will offer inspiration, for both reflection and action in our lives and communities.

A compilation of Messages of the Universal House of Justice: Contents includes:

• 25 November 2020 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Ridván Message 2021 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• 25 November 2021 – To the Friends Gathering in the Holy Land to Mark the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Bahá
• 27 November 2021 – On the Occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Baha
• 1 December 2021 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• 30 December 2021 – To the Conference of Continental Boards of Counsellors
• 1 January 2022 – To all National Spiritual Assemblies
• 3 January 2022 – To the Auxiliary Board Members through the world
• 4 January 2022 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Ridván Message 2022 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Unfoldment of the Divine Pan – Chart

An audiobook of The Nine Year Plan (2022-2031). This is an M4B file.

A compilation of Messages of the Universal House of Justice: Contents includes:

• 25 November 2020 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Ridván Message 2021 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• 25 November 2021 – To the Friends Gathering in the Holy Land to Mark the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Bahá
• 27 November 2021 – On the Occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Baha
• 1 December 2021 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• 30 December 2021 – To the Conference of Continental Boards of Counsellors
• 1 January 2022 – To all National Spiritual Assemblies
• 3 January 2022 – To the Auxiliary Board Members through the world
• 4 January 2022 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Ridván Message 2022 – To the Bahá’ís of the World

A compilation of Messages of the Universal House of Justice: Contents includes:

• 25 November 2020 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Ridván Message 2021 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• 25 November 2021 – To the Friends Gathering in the Holy Land to Mark the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Bahá
• 27 November 2021 – On the Occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Baha
• 1 December 2021 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• 30 December 2021 – To the Conference of Continental Boards of Counsellors
• 1 January 2022 – To all National Spiritual Assemblies
• 3 January 2022 – To the Auxiliary Board Members through the world
• 4 January 2022 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Ridván Message 2022 – To the Bahá’ís of the World
• Unfoldment of the Divine Pan – Chart

The three units that make up Book 5 focus on some of the concepts, skills, qualities, and attitudes that experience has shown are required by those wishing to implement a program for the spiritual empowerment of junior youth.

According to the Bahá'í teachings, an individual reaches the age of maturity at 15, when spiritual and moral obligations become binding. The years immediately before this age, from 12-15, take on special significance. This is the time when fundamental concepts about individual and collective life are formulated in the mind of an adolescent struggling to leave behind the habits of childhood.