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.
Please see contact information at end of release.

Spiritual Investments: Wall Street Wisdom from the Career of Sir John
Templeton by Gary Moore; read by Gary Moore ($12.

Purpose and Power in Retirement: New Opportunities for Meaning and
Significance by
Harold 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.D. Most importantly, we must
provide potent and repeated messages about the insidious reality of HIV/AIDS
and its devastating impact right here at home.
Churches are also being encouraged to assist in getting more African Americans
to take the HIV test and to give compassionate care and support to persons
living with HIV.

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and
Canada).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. "As
Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I am calling on all of us to join
with The Balm In Gilead to fight for funding for HIV/AIDS education,
prevention, treatment and care for those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.4
per 100,000) was nearly 11 times greater than that of Whites (7.

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Koenig with Gregg Lewis ($14.95)

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. Congressman Mel Watt, National Medical Association 's Dr. As reported in the HIV/AIDS
Surveillance Report (2002), Vol.

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"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. They will be on
sale in bookstores; through the Templeton Foundation Press website ,
www.org.

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Harold Koenig, showing how his
personal trials became the catalyst for his pioneering research. ($14.

Why Are We Created? Increasing Our Understanding of Humanity's Purpose on
Earth by Sir John Templeton and Rebekah Alezander Dunlap ($14. or
call 888-225-6243.

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The audio books are read by a variety of professionals.
Betty Lewis will serve as national co-chairs for the 16th annual national
observance of The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, March
6 -12, 2005.

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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. Templeton,
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Myers ($12.0 per 100,000)
and nearly three times that of Latinos (26.

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"Formatting our books as CDs brings their
messages to an even wider audience.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.
Today across the country, African American congregational responses range
from consistent distribution of brochures during Sunday Morning worship to
full-scale direct service programs. As The Balm In Gilead continues its work
in the African American faith community, the organization has expanded its
services to build the capacity of faith communities in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria,
Tanzania, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

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Emmons' clinical research on the subject. Koenig,
M. Winston Price,
Journalist George Curry, Gospel Legend Bobby Jones and National Nurses
Association Dr.

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The rate of AIDS cases among African American adults or adolescents (76.

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S.95)

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ISBN: 1-932031-84-7
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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."
The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, the
organization 's flagship program, is one of the largest HIV/AIDS awareness
campaign targeting African Americans ."
HIV infection has been designated the fifth largest leading cause of death
for people 25 -44 years old in the United States, and the leading cause of
death for African-American men ages 35 -44.

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PRESS RELEASE Templeton Foundation Press Announces Audio Versions of Its Books

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 . Price.

To find out how your church can get involved in The Black Church Week of
Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, or to get full statement from the national co-
chairs, log onto the organization 's website at http://www.

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Included
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.

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($14.
"It is with both pride and a commitment that I accept an invitation to
serve as a national Co-Chairperson for The Balm In Gilead's 16th Annual Black
Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS," said Congressman Watt.0 per 100,000) in 2002.

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, who serves as president of Templeton Foundation Press and the
John Templeton Foundation.

Leaders From Politics Medicine and Religion Join The Balm In Gilead Inc.(TM) as National Co-Chairs of the 16th Annual Black Church Week of Prayer for the Hea

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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. and Canada); tel.95, 1 CD)

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.

Noble Purpose: The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life by William Damon,
Introduction by David G.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 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.

Spirituality in Patient Care: Why, How , When, and What by Harold G.

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Koenig, M. "This
horrendous HIV/AIDS epidemic among African Americans is growing and the voices
and actions of all leaders are critical at this time.

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ISBN: 1-932031-83-9
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Category: Religion

Two hundred weekly sessions of study that include teachings from Judaism,
Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Confucianism , Taoism,
Sikhism, Zen, and Zoroastrianism, selected for their ability to uplift the
mind and contribute to the growth of wisdom and a peaceful heart.

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List of Templeton Audios follows .

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"We need to offer a barrage of preventive measures that include community
planning, counseling , testing and evaluation.

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Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul by Robert A. Winston Price, National Newspaper Publisher Association's
George Curry, Gospel Legend Bobby Jones and National Nurses Association Dr.

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14, African Americans accounted for the
majority (54%) of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 2002.
Since its inception in 1989, The Black Church Week of Prayer for the
Healing of AIDS has engaged thousands of Black Churches to become centers for
education, compassion and care in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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Templeton Foundation Press

Each Templeton Audio book has a special introduction by John M.org; and by calling 800-621-2736 or faxing 800-621-8476
(U.

Templeton Audios are available to the media for review upon request.95, 2 CDs)

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. Emmons and Joanna
Hill, Introduction by Brother David Steindl-Rast ($12 .

Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways toward Heaven on Earth by Sir John
Templeton ($29. Betty Lewis Lead Thousands of Churches in Nation's Largest
AIDS Awareness Campaign

NEW YORK, Pernessa Seele, founder and CEO of The
Balm In Gilead, announced today that Congressman Mel Watt, National Medical
Association's Dr.
"Clearly, we must do a better job of delivering hard-hitting, realistic,
and understandable information to all Americans about the pervasive presence
of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases in general," said Dr.

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The inspirational titles available in February 2005 as Templeton Audios
are:

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

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.

"The Balm In Gilead is honored to have
these distinguished leaders serve as national co-chairs of The 16th Annual
Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS," said Seele. The
organization is encouraging Black churches across the United States to host
educational workshops, seminars, prayer vigils, or simply distribute
information during the Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS.