His commentary includes a brief description of
the content of the particular book, along with pertinent anecdotes about
his father, Sir John Templeton, now in his 90s and still deeply interested
in and involved with these books.

The audio books are read by a variety of professionals.

Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul by Robert A.
Kung will also participate in a symposium on Human Rights and
Responsibilities on April 1. He was appointed
chair of Fundamental Theology at Tubingen University , and later served
as director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research for the
university.N.

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Running time: approximately 1 hour, 16 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-80-4
Read by: Frank Jacoby
Category: Inspirational

Seventeen investment principles that guided Sir John Templeton 's legendary
business career, each coupled with a related spiritual principle that
reflects the interplay between the two.

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integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.

Santa Clara University Hosts Hans Kung Catholic Theologian and Scholar; Kung to Open the World Religions Exhibit and Address Symposium on Global Human Respons

The exhibit has been shown at the United
Nations Plaza, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.-4. Ethics center
programs include: biotechnology and health care ethics; business
ethics; K-12 character education; philosophical questions in applied
ethics, public policy and government ethics; and emerging issues in
ethics.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with Thomson Gale

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.30 p.m.scu.

This category includes websites dealing with poetry which is related to the world's religions--poetry in the form of religious texts, poetry written from a standpoint which is distinct to one or another religious creeds and so on.

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Spirituality and Health audios available in March 2005 include:

The Healing Connection: The Story of a Physician 's Search for the Link
between Faith and Health by Harold G. This lucky entrant will win a year's
subscription to Thomson Gale's LitFinder for their school or public library.

About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Gale
The Thomson Corporation (http://www. For more information , see www.

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are Koenig's findings on the impact of faith on mental and physical health
and the realization that religious faith and practice are connected to
mental and physical health.
The InterAction Council has proposed a Universal Declaration of
Human Responsibilities to complement the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.scu.

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Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-82-0
Read by: Bea Brannon
Category: Personal growth

Thought-provocative questions designed to help people live happier and more
useful lives by becoming more aware of the spiritual principles that
operate in the universe and putting them into daily practice.
A random drawing will take place at the end of the month to select one
entrant who took the site's quiz."
Born in Switzerland in 1928, Kung studied in Rome and in Paris,
coming into contact with top theologians of his time.

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gale.com ) serves the world's information and education needs
through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and
consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. The opening reception is scheduled for March
31, from 5:30-6:30 p. "We are honored to have him speak at Santa Clara University on
this critical topic.

For a complete list of symposium speakers or symposium agenda, or
for a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities ,
contact Almaz Negash at 408-554-7890 or anegash@scu.

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Noble Purpose: The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life by William Damon,
Introduction by David G. It includes an overview of current social trends, debunks retirement
myths, and contents that successful retirement results from identifying a
higher purpose in life that leads to emotional fulfillment.m.
Kung is the author of the proposal of the InterAction Council for
a Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities, starting with the
Fundamental Principals for Humanity, article 1, "Every person,
regardless of gender, ethnic origin , social status, political opinion,
language, age, nationality, or religion, has a responsibility to treat
all people in a humane way.

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PRESS RELEASE Templeton Foundation Press Announces Audio Versions of Its Books

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operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn . Other speakers include Malcolm Fraser, former
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of Australia, and Bertrand Ramcharan,
former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. He calls for every faith to
self-reflect, since, as he says, none has access to absolute truth.

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"Crossing the Divide: Dialogue among Civilizations .

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The Sir John Templeton audio books available in April 2005 are:

Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information: The
Humble Approach in Theology and Science by Sir John Templeton ($14. For example, born in Brooklyn, the son of Quakers, this
poet started his own newspaper , The Long Islander, which he later quit to
pursue his poetry. in the Mayer Theatre. He
hopes that a global ethic will emerge out of the interaction between
religions.

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"Formatting our books as CDs brings their
messages to an even wider audience. Now, wherever and whenever people
listen to audio books, they'll have the option of listening to, as well as
reading, our books that extend the dialogue between science and religion,
promote ethical values and the development of character, and encourage a
humble approach in all of life's endeavors.D.
List of Templeton Audios follows.95)

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Category: Religion

Two hundred weekly sessions of study that include teachings from Judaism,
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The inspirational titles available in February 2005 as Templeton Audios
are:

Golden Nuggets by Sir John Templeton ($12. Myers ($12.

Spiritual Investments: Wall Street Wisdom from the Career of Sir John
Templeton by Gary Moore; read by Gary Moore ($12. James Press)
* Contemporary Women's Poets (St. James Press)
* Giants of American Art + Culture - Maya Angelou: America's Poetic Voice
(Blackbirch Press)
* Literary Companion Series: Robert Frost (Greenhaven Press)
* Literary Companion Series: Walt Whitman (Greenhaven Press)
* Poetry for Students (Thomson Gale)
* Poetry Criticism (Thomson Gale)
* The Importance Of: Edgar Allan Poe (Lucent Books)
* The Importance Of: Maya Angelou (Lucent Books)
* World Poets (Charles Scribner's Sons)

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(http://www.----Catholic
theologian and philosophy scholar Hans Kung will open the Global Ethic
Foundation's "World's Religions: Common Ethical Values" exhibit at
Santa Clara University.

About the Markkula Canter for Applied Ethics

Founded in 1986, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has grown
into one of the four most active university -based ethics centers in
the United States.

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Emmons and Joanna
Hill, Introduction by Brother David Steindl-Rast ($12. Emmons' clinical research on the subject. Harold Koenig, showing how his
personal trials became the catalyst for his pioneering research. Koenig, M.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. The
symposium will explore ways in which these two concepts can reinforce
one another.

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Canada).95, 6
CDs)

Running time: approximately 6 hours , 13 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-85-5
Read by: John Matthew and Lisa Friedman
Category: Spirituality and Health

This is a remarkable personal story of Dr., In celebration
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entitled Leaves of Grass."

Both events are free and open to the public.

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"Hans Kung has been the most articulate champion of the need for a
global ethic, drawing on the ethical beliefs of all religions," said
Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied
Ethics.

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Templeton Audio, an audio imprint of
Templeton Foundation Press, will be launched February 14, 2005 with ten
titles in the categories of inspiration, spirituality and health, and works
by Sir John Templeton.

"Our mission at Templeton Foundation Press is to publish and promote books
that increase the awareness of the role of spirituality in our daily
lives," explains Joanna Hill, director of Templeton Foundation Press and
manager of Templeton Audio."

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Each Templeton Audio book has a special introduction by John M., who serves as president of Templeton Foundation Press and the
John Templeton Foundation. Who is he? Go to http://www.com/poetscorner
to find the answer and take the quiz.

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Purpose and Power in Retirement: New Opportunities for Meaning and
Significance by
Harold G. This year, a special day-by-day downloadable calendar highlights
important events in poetry.
The World Religions exhibit, at SCU's Arts and Sciences Building,
runs through June 2005.m. in
SCU's Recital Hall) is sponsored by the Global Leadership and Ethics
Program of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, in cooperation with
the InterAction Council .edu

TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE CALL BRONWYN HOGAN AT
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Koenig with Gregg Lewis ($14. Koenig,
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The Web site's free quiz tests knowledge of significant people and events
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($14.95, 6 CDs)

Running time: approximately 6 hours, 59 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-87-1
Read by: John Mucci and Len Stea
Category: Spirituality and Health

A practical and inspiring self-help manual that creates a purpose-filled
life.95, 4 CDs)

Running time: approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-86-3
Read by: George Saris
Category: Spirituality and Health

A guide for healthcare professionals, helping them identify and address the
spiritual needs of their patients so they can treat the whole person; it
includes clear definitions of religious coping, spiritual assessments,
transference and counter -transference, and boundaries to care.

Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways toward Heaven on Earth by Sir John
Templeton ($29.thomson. It is best known
for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of
information needs -- from homework help to health questions to business
profiles -- in a variety of formats -- books, Web-based solutions and
microfilm. Kung 's lecture on commonalities between
Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity , and
Islam will begin at 6. The center supports research, assists faculty in
integrating ethics into their courses and helps businesses, schools,
hospitals and other organizations put ethics to work.

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They will be on
sale in bookstores; through the Templeton Foundation Press website,
www .S.com/poetscorner ), a free Web site packed with biographies,
poems and activities to help families , students and teachers celebrate the
month.30 p.

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Templeton Audios are available to the media for review upon request.95)

Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-84-7
Read by: TBD
Category: Spirituality and Philosophy

Sir John issues a challenge to apply the same energy that has been devoted
to scientific inquiry to the pursuit of spiritual information, noting that
the benefits of extending spiritual knowledge might exceed the benefits we
have realized thus far from scientific and medical advances. This deep database guides students easily through the world of
poetry, fiction and drama. The Declaration on Human Responsibilities
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Why Are We Created? Increasing Our Understanding of Humanity 's Purpose on
Earth by Sir John Templeton and Rebekah Alezander Dunlap ($14. And don't forget to visit your local
library to access other Thomson Gale resources, such as the new editions of:
* American Poetry, 1609-1870 (Primary Source Microfilm)
* Blackbirch Treasury of American Poetry (Blackbirch Press)
* Contemporary Poets (St."
Kung's recent emphasis has moved from theology to the global
responsibilities of Christians.
Distinguished nationally by the second -highest graduation rate among
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If Poet's Corner whets your appetite for more, its creators have included
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Running time: approximately 45 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-81-2
Read by: Len Stea
Category: Inspirational

A collection of sayings and practical , uplifting advice based on a lifetime
of experience, designed to inspire and motivate those seeking deeper
meaning in life.95, 2 CDs)

Running time: approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-78-2
Read by: George Saris and Bea Brannon
Category: Inspirational

A guide on how to discover your calling, finding fulfillment that comes
from dedicating your life to something beyond the narrow interests of self,
and why it is so important to do so.95, 1 CD)

Running time: approximately 1 hour, 7 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-79-0
Read by: John Matthew and Lisa Friedman
Category: Inspirational

Time-tested words of wisdom about gratitude from various religious
traditions and authors, combined with narrative off the authors'
observations, including Dr.

Spirituality in Patient Care: Why, How, When, and What by Harold G.D.
In addition, Thomson Gale is giving away a year's subscription to
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