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The article profiles several authors with books being published in 2013 in the religion and spirituality categories. It looks at Caryn Rivadeneira, author of "Known and Loved: 52 Devotions From the Psalms," noting that she is a mother of young children and views herself as a peer to her readers. It profiles Ian Punnett, author of "How to Pray When You're Pissed at God," citing his study of the anger expressed in Book of Psalms in the Bible.

The article presents information about the literary genre of Christian fiction and the challenges that publishers face when promoting it. Several Christian book titles are discussed including "Path of Love" by Jennifer Hudson Taylor, "Waiting for a View" by Debby Mayne, and "Take the Trophy and Run" by Gail Sattler. INSET: Working Two Jobs.

The article discusses the growth of religious titles within the publishing industry. It explains that publishers have been looking to expand the presence of religious books within public libraries, noting an increase in visitors from 2008 to 2009. Details concerning the exposure of religious fiction titles in libraries as well as comments from publishing executives Linda May, Ginia Hairston Croker, and Michael Covington are also presented.

The article profiles several inspirational fiction authors. Dan Walsh is a writer who became a pastor and whose works include the "The Unfinished Gift" and "The Homecoming." Dale Cramer, an author known for his Amish fiction, has written three stand-alone novels without Amish themes or characters and claims that he writes whatever story seems to demand my attention at the time. Other authors featured include Jane Kirkpatrick and Joyce Magnin.

An interview is presented with Galen Guengerich, senior minister at New York City's Unitarian Church of All Souls, on the book The Way of Gratitude: A New Spirituality for Today. Topics discussed include spiritual traditions, God as the presence of possibility in every moment of my life and conservative Mennonite.

The article focuses on the efforts of schools in bringing new technology to the classroom for children at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Schools are using whiteboards, cameras and voice amplification systems to make students study whether they are in the classroom or not. The motive of the technology is to help children learn without stress, but funding for the technology is a major problem for schools.

Reports on the forgery crisis facing Israeli archaeology. Estimated percentage of inscribed materials which have been forged; Items which are believed forgeries; Archaeologists involved in forgeries or identifying forgeries, including Emile Puech and Joe Zias.