Published Books

The notion of a worldwide pandemic has been ripped out of the realm of “someday” and dumped in our laps. We can feel lost. How do we cope? How do we find our way? How can we find and keep some kind of balance as we walk this pandemic tightrope? This short book helps us […]

Raised in a heavily Catholic suburb of Detroit, Michigan, Shannon grew up focusing on two things: how to do enough good deeds to get into heaven and how to stay pure enough to escape hell. In college, she followed many of her peers into an Evangelical church known for guitars, drum, religious-based shame, and the […]

Approximately 75 percent of children who play organized sports quit by age 13. While there is no definitive answer about why, many researchers suggest that it is because of pressure from parents. One referee always likes to say that he equates kid’s soccer to a musical recital. Parents don’t yell instructions to their seven-year old […]

Spunky Grandmas and Other Amusing Characters is a collection of over 100 entertaining fictional mini stories about comical human behavior. Written in sonnet form, each of 22 chapters starts with a cartoonish illustration by Joella Goyette that introduces the theme of the stories that follow. Humorist, Ken Mogren, features grandmothers who are anything but stereotypical, […]

Professionals in the fields of domestic abuse and trauma, Melissa Adams, LCSW, LIMHP, and Shari Schnuelle, LIMHP, LPC, provide real-life examples of what it is like to be quarantined with abusers and doable, practical advice for saving yourself and your children from further harm when it is impossible to live apart during a pandemic. Introduced […]

This book documents the interactions of a parish cat (told in her own voice) with the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement.. A story told mostly in beautiful, charming, endearing pictures.   AVAILABLE FROM THE MSI PRESS WEBSTORE ALL APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS APPLY

A follow-up to highly acclaimed Spunky Grandmas..and Other Amusing Characters, Super Spunky Grandmas…and Other Amusing Stuff features many of the same type of clever stories about comical human behavior that entertained readers of Mogren’s earlier work.  It adds dozens of amusing, tongue-in-cheek observations about human nature and the world we live in, all written in […]

“Survival of the Caregiver” is the result of all the author’s ins and outs, ups and downs of caring for her husband for 20 years when he had Parkinson’s Disease, followed by Dementia. This book is written from the heart. It is as personal as it is informative. The author chose to use an alphabetical […]

A cat with a divine mission, Sula has an uncanny ability to sense which parishioners at Old Mission San Juan Bautista (California) need her attention at any given Mass. But…is it really uncanny, or does St. Francis give Sula tasks during her daily conversations with him? Or is she led by God? Sula has developed […]

Surviving Freshman Year follows a group of Christian students through their first year of college. Each session describes a decision a student faces and provides biblical wisdom addressing the decision. By using the scripture and discussion questions for each chapter, this book will help students answer the question, “Is the Bible still relevant today?” Students […]

This delightful book relates folktales from various regions of Syria. Each folktale is located on a regional map and is accompanied by a local, related recipe.

Meant for children but enjoyable discovery reading for adults as well, Tale of a Mission Cat tells the story of where mission cats came from, the customs and history of the Californian Spanish missions that, for the most part, are still operating today, and the personal story of one very special cat, Sula, the “author” […]

This book contains the proceedings of the conferences on high-level foreign-language teaching and learning that were held at Monterey Institute of International Studies (Monterey, California) Spring 2003 and at Howard University (Washington, DC) Fall 2004. Keynote speeches and conference presentations are included. Languages are English, Russian, and Spanish. Extensive first-hand information is provided by successful […]

This book contains the proceedings of the conference on high-level foreign-language teaching and learning that was held at Howard University (Washington, DC) Fall 2004. Keynote speeches and conference presentations are included (one presentation in Russian). Extensive first-hand information is provided by successful language learners–those who have learned languages to a near-native level–and teachers of very […]

This book contains the proceedings of the conference on high-level foreign-language teaching and learning that was held at Howard University (Washington, DC) Fall 2005. Keynote speeches and conference presentations are included (one presentation in Russian). Extensive first-hand information is provided by successful language learners–those who have learned languages to a near-native level–and teachers of very […]

This book contains the proceedings of the 2006 conferences of the Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers. The spring conference was held in Amman & Irbid, Jordan.The fall conference was held in Washington, DC. The lack of knowledge about how to develop high levels of proficiency in foreign languages is a serious deficit world wide. Experience […]

You’re 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who’s sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn’t seem that into you. […]

An in-depth guide for teachers seeking to understand dysfunctional classrooms and create a mathemagenic experience. A unique resource, based on experience with thousands of language learners. Based on Jungian psychology, using MBTI categories (with a passing reference to equivalents in Socionics), this book presents an explanation behind dysfunctional language classrooms (though much could apply to […]

This jargon-free, self-help title is written by an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and inspired by over 10,000 conversations. It delivers 70 couple stories with humor and includes practical tips and tools for lasting relationship improvement. Popular themes are explored in easy-read tales.

Take a slow ride down a country road and let your mind and spirit find the peace of a wooded wonderland. Stop along the way and listen to the quiet. Read some pretty funny stories about things that happen in nature, with animals, and during hunting season. Encounter some eccentric folks, including Bingo Drake, Rattler […]

The Optimistic Food Addict explores the author’s courageous journey through a lifetime of battling binge eating disorder. Beginning with early trauma, the author describes in frank detail the childhood challenges she faced, including sexual assault, physical and psychological abuse, and poverty, and how they contributed to the origins of binge eating disorder and body dysmorphia. As […]

This little booklet, written by a former priest and well respected psychologist, takes an in-depth and multi-aspectual look at the covid-19 pandemic. Topics addressed include panic, post-pandemic stress disorder, and pandemic anxiety addiction. Full of compassion and wisdom, this book offers explanations for reactions to the pandemic, means of dealing with thoughtfully  and pragmatically, and […]

This comprehensive study sheds light on the institutional roots of organizations that sanction the use of indiscriminate violence to advance political objectives.

Excerpt from Chapter 19/Commentary:

All you need to do [to combine self-learning with adventures] is to use your imagination and go on an inner journey. Better yet, do it with your partner. If you haven’t a partner, pick a close friend to travel with. Plot out your inner space together, following the story. Meet your “lower self”––the monster at the door that wanted to come in. Be courageous as you coolly assess your “lower nature”––remembering that we all have one––and write down its negative personality aspects that need changing. Be careful not to let yourself become overwhelmed. Be the fearless traveler who is in charge. Pick one aspect of your lower nature to work on, noticing when it rears its ugly head, and write about it without self-condemnation. The more you do this, the more you master your lower nature. Share your experiences with your partner or buddy. When you have conquered one aspect, move to the next one on your list.
Remember your inner child, that part of you that may have lacked the parental attention and caring that it needed. When we acknowledge and love this child, we experience a greater sense of wholeness. All that is needed is a daily internal loving connection.
After a while, you will find that you have changed and become the person you wanted to be. Remember––and this is most important––do NOT punish yourself or berate yourself for having whatever negative characteristics you discover. Be grateful that you have found them and that you can free yourself of them. By doing this, you move closer and closer to fully becoming your Higher Self, which is your positive nature.

One of the most comprehensive books ever written about the chakras and their role in human life, The Seven Wisdoms of Life is grounded not in esoteric theory but rather in the down-to-earth way we can consciously use the teachings of the chakras in order to become fully balanced and fulfilled human beings. Shai Tubali […]

This book examines the critical role of modern architects in shaping and transforming national Israeli memory with special regard to Jerusalem. Using as a background the attempts of various architects since the 19th century to construct a national Jewish style, the author focuses his analysis on Louis Kahn’s design of the Hurva synagogue in the […]

“Nothing can bring your dear wife back, but there are ways to comfort yourself. Other men have figured it out, and so can you. From learning how to live by yourself successfully to deciding to remarry, there are numerous paths you can take to rebuild your life. The men interviewed in this book have shared their stories in the hope that what they’ve gone through will help you, the new widower, cope with your loss.”

For students of foreign language, this book helps them to recognize destructive forms of thinking, incorrect assumptions, and paralyzing emotional reactions that slow down and block their language learning. Once they recognize what it is that stands in their way of soaring in their language learning efforts, students can select from a number of “tools” […]

This book is a collection of short stories, poetry, and dramatic essays, written by students and faculty of the New York Institute of Technology in Amman, Jordan, a rich mix of Arab and American authors, reflecting on experiences in the Middle East and elsewhere.

This is a set of power point slides that accompanies the workshop by the same name, conducted at The Literary Center (an activity of MSI Press LLC), and that were used in the workshop. For those unable to attend the workshop, it provides an overview of the contents of the workshop. Delivery will be made […]

Part of a series on the coronavirus pandemic written by MSI Press authors to share expertise, help, and hope, Tips, Techniques, and Anecdotes to Help during a Pandemic focuses on physical and mental well being during any time of crisis. Topics include meditation and mindfulness; positivity; managing setbacks; laughing at oneself; overcoming challenges; friends, family, and […]

This nonfiction book views Canada from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck’s view of America in his 1960 book Travels with Charley. The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed […]

Tucker & Me: Growing Up A Part-Time Southern Boy is the story of a child growing up in the Mad Men era of the 1960’s. Filled with humor, sadness, and harrowing incidents, the memoir refl ects all the emotions of life one experiences growing up, in this case, with a single mom who lived in […]

Starting with a foundation of understanding how we, as physical and psychological beings actually function, Typhoon Honey lays out a path toward becoming the sole and undisputed author of one’s life – called “being the source.” The authors explain, with ample case examples and exercises, how to release limiting self-concepts; understand what reality is and […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI INTJ personality type, the Analyst in Jung-based Socionics reminds one of Madame Curie, Descartes, or Dr. Spock of “Star Trek” fame. This little book helps the Analyst personality type and those around him/her understand the Analyst as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers students, colleagues, and […]

The author invites you on a journey in unfolding small layers of awareness, illuminating how thoughtfully chosen vocabulary can greatly enhance your relationship with a child with autism. The pages within are filled with teachable tales exploring the communication, emotional regulation and relationship difficulties that common habitual language may trigger when engaging children with autism. […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ISTJ personality type, Craftsmen in Jung-based socionics like to work with their hands. This little book helps the Craftsman personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure situations, this book explores […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI INTP personality type, the Critic in Jung-based Socionics reminds one of Socrates, Sir Isaac Newton, and Carl Jung himself. This little book helps the Critic personality type and those around him/her understand the Critic as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers students, colleagues, and friends. Through […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ESFJ personality type, Enthhusiasts in Jung-based socionics are are motivated be emotions and prefer positive ones. This little book helps the Enthusiast personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ENTJ personality type, the Entrepreneur in Jung-based Socionics reminds one of Willy Wonka (on the lighter side) and Jack London (on the more serious side). This little book helps the Entrepreneur personality type and those around him/her understand the Entrepreneur as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers students, […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ISFP personality type, Epicureans in Jung-based socionics seek pleasure, comfort, and harmony. This little book helps the Epicurean personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure situations, this book explores he […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ISFJ personality type, Guardians in Jung-based socionics pass on traditions. This little book helps the Guardian personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure situations, this book explores he sources of […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ENFP personality type, Initiators in Jung-based socionics are spontaneous people who understand by vision, rather than by fact or act. This little book helps the Initiator personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ESFJ personality type, Leaders in Jung-based socionics look to expand their sphere of influence, motivated by fame and glory. This little book helps the Leader personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ESTJ personality type, Organizers in Jung-based socionics like rules, regulations, and order. This little book helps the Organizer personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure situations, this book explores […]

This book is a translation and update by the author of her popular Russian-language book about people types, considered a classic in Socionics. The field of socionics (personality type along the lines of Jung’s theories) is fully covered in this book for American readers; the author is one of the leading socionists in Russia/Europe. The […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI INFP personality type, Psychologists in Jung-based socionics focus on harmony, morals, ethics, and guarding traditions. This little book helps the Psychologist personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure situations, this […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ENTP personality type, the Seeker in Jung-based socionics reminds one of Don Quixote. This little book helps the Seeker personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, and leisure situations, this book […]

Somewhat akin to the MBTI ISJ personality type, the Structurist in Jung-based socionics expects the world to be based on verifiable and identifiable systems. This little book helps the Structurist personality type understand himself or herself as a personality and in relationships with others: parents, children, teachers, students, colleagues, friends. Through examples of home, school, work, […]

Weekly Soul is a collection of 52 meditations on meaningful, joyful and peaceful living. The meditations begin with thought-provoking quotations from a range of people–writers, journalists, theologians, musicians and artists, activists–and touch on themes of Miracles, Aliveness, Purpose, Laughter and Joy, Presence/Mindfulness, Activism, Acceptance, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Creativity, Civility, and Hope. Each meditation also offers Dr. Craigie’s […]