Core resources for the study of religious practices -- A select list

Ps. This is a sample to show the diversity. Ask me for more specific resources.

• The Multifaith Information Manual (5th edition, 2011): An authoritative guide to religious rights and accommodations (English and French) -- ISBN: 9781896377155 (English) 9781896377162 (French version) -- Description:  A manual for the delivery of spiritual and religious care in a multifaith context. Includes description of faith group practices, beliefs, history, modes of worship, structure, denominations, rituals, laws, mode of dress, dietary requirements, beliefs and practices regarding death, sacred texts, symbols, schools, etc. ~ As Canada moves towards a more multicultural society it is imperative that individuals charged to care, educate and protect our citizen be made aware of our diverse religious beliefs. To this end we believe that the Multifaith Information Manual should become an integral part of training. ~ The manual is a creative response to the growing diversity of the Canadian population, to the move to more community-based services, and to the stresses and pressures being experienced by faith groups as well as publicly funded services. ~ The Ontario Multifaith Council has tried to keep paramount its united concern for the individual's spirit and the diversity of their respective faith traditions. That spirit and intent is reflected in the pages of the Multifaith Information Manual.
• Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices (3 Volume Set)
  Thomas Riggs, $425.87    
• A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice (The Moreshet series)
  Isaac Klein, $26.13
• Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals
  George Robinson, $15.16
• Islamic Societies in Practice
  Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, $29.95
• The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World (6-Volume Set)
  John L. Esposito, $669.99  
• Muslim Society (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)
  Ernest Gellner, $44.10
• Islam Observed: Religious Development in Morocco and Indonesia (Phoenix Books)
  Clifford Geertz, $18.18  
• Religious and Spiritual Aspects of Human Service Practice (Social Problems and Social Issues) James W. Ellor, $18.24
• Faith-Based Initiatives and Aging Services (Journal of Religious Gerontology Monographic Separates)     James W Ellor, $40.40 -- Review:
  "I found this book extremely helpful for my understanding of the history and problems involved in utilizing government grants." -- The Rev. Canon Robert W. Carlson, DMin, Immediate Past Chair, National Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA); Vice President, Episcopal Senior Ministries, Washington, DC
  
  "MUST READING for leaders of faith-related organizations wishing to partner with government in delivering social services to elders." -- Ronald Y. Nakasone, PhD, Director of CenterFaith, Graduate Theological Union, Stanford University Center for Gerontological Education
• Aisha's Cushion: Religious Art, Perception, and Practice in Islam
  Jamal J. Elias, $23.60  
• Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant
  Jai Uttal, $18.59  
• Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs (In Defense of the Faith)
  John Ankerberg
• Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions: Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Mind Sciences, Baha'i, Zen, Unitarianism (In Defense of the Faith)
  John Ankerberg
• Shamanism: An Encyclopedia of World Beliefs, Practices, and Culture (2 Volume Set)
  Mariko Namba Walter, $87.88  
• American Indian Religious Traditions: An Encyclopedia (3 Volume set)
  Suzanne J. Crawford O'Brien, $267.42
• The Globalisation of Love - a book about multicultural romance and marriage
  Wendy Williams
• Still Jewish: A History of Women and Intermarriage in America
  Keren R. McGinity, $45.39  
• Complete Idiot's Guide to Interfaith Relationships
  Laurie E. Rozakis
• Mixed Matches: How to Create Successful Interracial, Interethnic, and Interfaith Relationships
  Joel Crohn
• Hindu View of Life
  S. Radhakrishnan, $14.95  
• Baha'i Basics: A Guide to the Beliefs, Practices and History of the Baha'i Faith
  Frances Worthington, $11.07
• The Jains (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)
  Paul Dundas, $38.00