Philosopher/Theologian Edward F. Sylvia, M.T.S. is the award-winning author of the book "Proving God," which fulfills a continuing vision that God’s fingerprints of love can be found everywhere in the manifest universe. His first book, "Sermon From the Compost Pile: Seven Steps Toward Creating An Inner Garden," has been described as an insightful book with a message of hope and refinement for the soul. He is currently working on several intriguing new projects. This former advertising professional also presents entertaining lectures and workshops on a variety of subjects, always making connections between the topics of today and timeless spiritual insights. ??For more information, visit the Staircase Press website. http://www.staircasepress.com Mr. Sylvia has been a student of the ideas of both Emanuel Swedenborg and George I. Gurdjieff for over thirty-five years. He lives on a 10 acre homestead in a solar home and has practiced sustainable living there since 1982, planting over 300 different species of trees and shrubs on his land.?