Aslan Sept Mag 2016

Christian Life | Bibles | Fiction | Music | True Stories

Christmas & Advent Preview

New titles from Tom Wright

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Welcome to your September magazine!

Dear Friends, As summer starts to draw to a close, we have a bumper selection of new titles, some of which I believe to be very significant: others are just plain good books selected from the 1000+ new Christian titles publishing in September!

Here are some of my top picks from this month's selection: Tom Wright - The Day the Revolution Began is, we believe, Tom’s most important book in years. With his deep insight he shows how Jesus’ crucifixion is still the key event at the heart of the worldwide Christian faith. He opens up its powerful and amazing implications for each of us, and inspires each reader with a renewed sense of purpose and hope, and reminds us all of our crucial role. See opposite.

Roy Godwin - The Way of Blessing, this picks up where his sensational best-selling first book, The Grace Outpouring, left off, taking you on a spiritual pilgrimage to Ffald-y-Brenin, a Christian retreat centre in the hills of Wales that's seen many miracles. See page 7.

Andrew White, ‘the vicar of Baghdad’, long-time sufferer of multiple sclerosis, always in danger, always full of charm and energy, brings his story of reconciliation in the Middle East up-to-date with the new paperback format of My Journey So Far. See page 6.

There's a two page preview of some of this year's upcoming Advent titles (yes, it’s that time of year!) to help you start to get organised for Advent Bible study groups and personal devotion. You will also find some strong new theological titles; church resources; daily Bible reading notes (and a first chance to put in your subscription for next year!); music; DVDs; great children’s books; some fun gift books to bless others with; and a rundown of our top 10 Bestsellers so far in 2016 (on page 19).

Wishing you a happy and inspiring read.

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Colour Your World

Illustrations, Bible verses, and postcards to colour

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Top Picks!

The Day the Revolution Began

Rethinking the Meaning of Jesus' Crucifixion Tom Wright

Publishes 11th October

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esus' crucifixion is the event at the heart of the Christian faith. With in-depth research and insight, Wright shows that Jesus' death not only released us from the power of sin, but began a world-wide revolution that continues to this day. A revolution responsible for restoring and reconciling the whole of creation.

This book takes you to a new level in understanding the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice: opening up its powerful and amazing implications, inspiring you with a renewed sense of purpose and hope, and reminding you of the crucial role you play in the world-transforming movement that Jesus started.

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A simple and thoroughly biblical explanation of the meaning and purpose of Communion.

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God In Public

A look at the tools the Bible offers in response to issues faced in today's culture.

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The Seven Stories That Shape Your Life Discover Your God-Given Purpose Gerard Kelly

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These are some of the stories that make up the overall story of God in the world - the place where we find our purpose. Our purpose is distinctive, and when we connect with it, we connect with our identity in God. Author, speaker, and leadership trainer, Gerard Kelly, offers a guide to God's mission in the world, with an emphasis on equipping you to step into your purpose, share your faith and bless those around you.

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When Grace Showed Up

One Couple's Story of Hope and Healing Among the Poor Tich and Joan Smith (with Liza Hoeksma)

Tich was a sports star who lost it all to alcohol. Joan had lost her husband. They were at rock bottom when grace showed up and inspired them to start a ministry in postaparetheid South Africa. The result was Lungisisa Indlela village, a residential facility that rescues children, restores lives, and raises young leaders. This is a story of transformation and embracing grace to love others as Christ loves the church.

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Prayer & Spirituality The Love That Made Saint Teresa

Secret Visions, Dark Nights and the Path to Sainthood David Scott

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Explore Mother Teresa's life; approach to Scripture; perseverance through trials; the remarkable, mystical events that led her to start The Missionaries of Charity; and many moments in her life that wove into a greater story. The scripts of our lives were written before our birth, and despite the suffering in our world, God's love prevails.

Mother Teresa's life shows how to follow God's call in a world marked by pain and growing indifference to Christ, and how to be a missionary of love in daily life.

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Prayer

Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God Timothy Keller Prayer is the main way we experience change. Yet many struggle with prayer. This wise, inspiring book is the fruit of Keller's experiences with those struggles, offering a real vision of what it can mean to seek God. With a theological underpinning of what prayer is, Keller describes how we can learn to pray, then deepen that prayer and weave it into daily life.

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My Rock, My Refuge

A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms Best Tmothy Keller Seller Based on the prayer principles from Keller's book Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God, walk verse by verse through the entire Psalter; the biblical book designed to teach us how to pray, spiritually handle REF 5186 RRP £12.99 every situation in life, and how to actually know God. Aslan £7.99

Prayer For The Day On Peace

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Dear Pope Francis

The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World Pope Francis

Children are full of questions; whimsical, insightful, blunt, and often reflecting the deep longings of our own more seasoned hearts. But rarely are these questions given such a public platform in church. This fun book contains some of the letters and drawings children have sent to the Pope, and his replies.

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‌ The Little Book of Prayer Experiments

Miranda Threlfall-Holmes rayer is an adventure, but often becomes stagnant as we try to fit prayer time into our busy lives. This interactive and accessible book of 'experiments' encourages you to try different approaches to prayer, and discover new ways of connecting with God. Bring prayer back to the forefront of your life in exciting and creative ways, with space to record your experiences and thoughts as you journey through each activity.

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Everyday Supernatural

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Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft Most Christians believe in God's power, yet few see evidence of the supernatural in their lives. Soul Survivor church and youth festival leaders Mike Pilavachi & Andy Croft believe that God wants each of His followers to know the work of the Holy Spirit. Explore how to live a Spirit-filled life, consistent with Scripture; how to use the gifts of the Spirit as everyday tools; and practical ideas for prayer.

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Life of the Beloved & Our Greatest Gift

Henri Nouwen Nouwen was one of the 20th century's greatest spiritual writers; this book brings together two of his most inspirational pastoral works in a new edition. Life of the Beloved asks how to live a spiritual life and bridge the gap between secular and sacred as a human being beloved of God. Our Greatest Gift is a meditation on dying. Thoughts on death can often bring fear, but the experience of dying and caring for the dying can become the deepest experience of love.

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The Daniel Prayer

The Prayer That Moves Heaven and Changes Nations Anne Graham Lotz Many of us find that our prayers don't always 'work'. Born deep within our soul during grief, joy, revelation, or spiritual awakening, 'Daniel Prayers' come with power and can trigger hope and radical change. While answering the questions that arise when our prayers don't quite seem to get 'there', Anne helps you to pray effectively for your nation, for your family, and for yourself - and to discover that prayer is powerful.

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Biography & True Stories Taken On Trust

Terry Waite A personal account of Terry's harrowing experience as a hostage in Beirut. This book gives a fascinating insight into human life on the edge - the things people are willing to do to each other, and endurance in the face of unimaginable suffering. This 25th anniversary edition of this compelling tale includes an updated foreword and a new chapter looking at Terry's life since his release 25 years ago, and his passionate engagement in Middle Eastern issues today.

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The Shed That Fed A Million Children

Best Seller

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow

The story of how miraculous events and an overwhelming display of love led to the creation of Mary’s Meals: a charity that may hold the key to eradicating child hunger. This heartwarming, powerful testimony has never been more relevant.

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Andrew White

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anon Andrew White, 'The Vicar of Baghdad', has had a considerable role in the work of reconciliation, and is one of a handful of people trusted by virtually every side in Middle Eastern conflict. His faith, joy, insight, and approach to his personal suffering is both profound and remarkable.

My Journey So Far **NEW**

Andrew is a man of charm and energy, who has always prioritised his ministry in war zones over his own trials. Often in danger, always in pain from multiple sclerosis, this is his story.

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Also available: Faith Under Fire White encounters tragedy, pain and threat daily in his ministry.

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The Vicar of Baghdad

What is it like to live under the threat of death while trying to make disciples?

Explore the faith and strength it takes to be a man of God in the middle of a war.

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Father, Forgive

How can you sit with those responsible for the deaths of many, and respond to them in love?

Andrew takes a look at the art of peacemaking and reconcilliation in a time of war.

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‌ The Way of Blessing

Roy Godwin (with Dave Roberts) Come on a spiritual pilgrimage to a small, praying community in Wales known as Ffald-yBrenin - where the deaf hear, the blind see, and the broken heal. Discover how this ministry began, stories of miraculous healings, and how to become God's conduit for blessing others.

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The Grace Outpouring A captivating account of spiritual renewal, fascinating stories, and insight into God working in communities. Includes study guide.

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What Is God Doing In Israel?

Julia Fisher True stories of what God is doing in Israel despite political and religious turmoil.

Reconciliation is at the heart of each story, though reconciliation in the Middle East is fraught with seemingly impossible challenges.

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Jail Bird Best Seller

The Inside Story of the Glam Vicar Sharon Grenham-Thompson

Written with passion and understanding, Jail Bird explores how it's possible to reach out to those vilified in the press and by society, and recognise the humanity in those who commit crime. Sharon is an Anglican minister and former prison chaplain in the UK, working with some of society's most challenging people.

Pb | 208 pgs | LION

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The Drop Box

Brian Ivie Brian thought he was going to South Korea to make a film about Pastor Lee’s love for abandoned babies. What he didn’t know was that God was planning to save him. While he was there, Ivie came face-toface with his own spiritual brokenness. This book follows the impact that a baby ‘drop box’ had on the lives of so many, including a man chronicling the ministry.

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Bible & Study The ESV Anglicised Pew Bible A new edition of the world’s fastest-growing translation. Its durable hardcover format, highquality paper and clear typeface combined with a lightweight format makes it perfect for churches. Includes 65 responsive readings reflecting biblical themes.

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The ESV Anglicised Bible - Pink Compact Edition Features a protective zip case, concordance, ribbon marker and gilt-edge pages.

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The Cities That Built the Bible

Robert Cargill For many, the names Bethlehem, Babylon, and Jerusalem are known as the setting for epic Bible stories featuring rustic mangers, soaring towers, and wooden crosses.

But these cities are far more than just the setting for the Bible and its characters; they were instrumental to the Bible and its history. This book includes photos of artefacts, dig sites, ruins, and relics, taking readers on a journey that sheds new light on biblical history.

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Does The Bible Really Say That...?

Challenging Our Assumptions in the Light of Scripture Mark Woods

Does God have a specific plan for your life - or mine? Can we really make sense of everything that happens to us? In this bonfire of some of the most precious evangelical 'myths', Mark Woods asks whether a truly biblical faith really supports many supposed evangelical 'shibboleths', and thereby points us towards a faith that is deeper, more dangerous and more fitting to the life the Bible suggests.

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Bible Study Sale Christian Belief for Everyone Series

Alister McGrath An engaging series of guides to the basic ideas of the Christian faith, full of stories and helpful illustrations in a 'tried and tested' format to ensure that it's enjoyable, useful, and clear!

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Faith and the Creeds The Living God Lord and Saviour The Spirit of Grace The Christian Life and Hope

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The Eagle Handbook of Bible Promises

Martin Manser & Mike Beaumont This essential handbook for Christian living explores the key themes of the Christian life by listing and applying over 3,000 promises contained in the Bible to our lives today. A great handbook for those who wish to base their life on what God has promised in His word.

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How to Read the Bible

The Tabloid Bible

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Nick Page The bestselling Tabloid Bible tells both well-known and obscure Bible stories as the newspapers and websites of the day might have covered them. This is a fun and satirical look at the Bible, bringing the Good News (and the bad news) to light.

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(Without Switching Off Your Brain) Simon Taylor An explanation and overview of the Bible, answering commonly asked questions while presenting an approach to reading the Bible in the context of faith and how the Bible might be integrated with a life of prayer.

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Evidence For Truth Series

Dr E. K. Victor A fascinating journey through discoveries, testimonies and fulfilled prophecies that back up the events of the Bible.

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Theology Atlas of Christian History

Publishes 16th September

Tim Dowley NEW The Atlas of Christian History examines the origins and development of Christianity covering; the early Christians, the church under siege, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and the modern church. This concise guide helps readers explore Christian history with full colour maps, diagrams and charts, helpful commentaries, index and gazetteer.

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Born Bad

Original Sin and the Making of the Western Mind James Boyce

'Original sin is the Western world's creation story.' According to doctrine, humans are born bad, saved only by God's grace. This idea shaped Western views on human nature, causing feelings of guilt and inadequacy in today's culture. Trace a fascinating journey from Adam and Eve to Richard Dawkins in the story of a controversial idea and its remarkable influence.

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Reason and Wonder

Why Science and Faith Need Each Other edited by Eric Priest

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he sciences and humanities represent a rainbow tapestry, linked by a common search for understanding, using reason and imagination. This fascinating book includes accounts of key points of convergence in areas such as astrophysics, biology, mathematics, neuroscience and psychology, and ends with a stimulating set of questions for group discussion or personal reflection.

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Body

God Is No Thing

Biblical Spirituality for the Whole Person Paula Gooder

What do we mean when we say 'Spirituality'? How does that relate Best to our physical body? Theologian, Seller Paula Gooder, explores the meaning of spirituality in the Bible, particularly the role of the body in Paul's writings, and the implications REF 1024 RRP £9.99 of this on how we view ourselves; heart, mind, and soul.

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Rupert Shortt Christianity is a much more coherent, progressive body of belief - philosophically, scientifically and culturally - than often supposed. Alert to religious fundamentalism and blind spots, Shortt shows how a self-critical faith is of huge importance to humanity's growth.

Hb | 96 pgs | C HURST & CO

The Evolution of the West

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Nick Spencer Over the last decade the role of Christianity in the West has come under close scrutiny. Nick Spencer, Research Director of the Christian think tank Theos, has been at the forefront of the debate, and this book brings together a range of his essays, putting forward a well-rounded case for the continuing presence of Christianity in 21st-century life. They also sound a warning that contemporary society risks losing sight of the basis for its deepest values with the risk that forgetting them leaves little capacity to defend them.

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Near-Death Experiences

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Understanding Visions of the Afterlife John Martin Fischer and Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin

Near-death experiences offer a glimpse into the nature of death and the meaning of life.

They are tools aiding the quest to understand death, but are also deeply meaningful, transformative experiences for many who have them or read about them. Philosophers Fischer and Mitchell-Yellin examine prominent near-death experiences, such as those of Eben Alexander and Colton Burpo, alongside scientific explanation, showing that minds are immaterial and heaven is for real.

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Visual Theology

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Tim Challies and Josh Byers We live in a visual culture that relies on imagery to help understand concepts. But the visual portrayal of truth is not a novel idea. God used visuals to teach truth to His people.

As teachers and lovers of theology, Challies and Byers seek to convey the concepts and principles of theology in a fresh, informative way.

This book brings deep truths of the Bible in an accessible way, to be seen and understood, both by individuals and as a preaching resource.

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A Short History of Christianity

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Geoffrey Blainey From historian Prof Geoffrey Blainey comes one of the most accessible and affordable one-volume histories available. Explore Christianity as a whole, as well as some of the social and economic forces that influenced it, and fascinating connections with politics, literature, popular culture, other religions and wider historical events along the way. This is a vivid account, packed with illuminating insights into the ideas and achievements of some of the most powerful people and movements that have shaped our world.

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Church Resources The Canterbury Church Book & Desk Diary 2017

The Canterbury Preacher’s Companion 2017: Year A

Michael Counsell 150 sermons for the coming year with hymn suggestions. For each Sunday there are two sermons based on the Principal and Second Service lectionaries, plus a section of sermons for special occasions and saints’ days.

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The Dave Walker Guide to the Church 2017 Calendar Back by popular demand, Dave’s distinctive cartoons and comic genius have become a firm favourite. This calendar is full of all-too recognisable scenes and people from local church life, helping you get through the year ahead with your humour intact!

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Reflections For Daily Prayer: Advent 2016 Advent 2017

SPCK Church Pocket Book & Diary 2017

Bible reading notes based on the CW Lectionary. Each day, Monday to Saturday, writers from across the Anglican tradition offer insightful, inspiring reflections on one of the REF 9681 RRP £16.99 day's readings.

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Celtic Daily Prayer: The Journey Begins (#1) Celtic Daily Prayer: Farther Up and Farther In (#2) Liturgy, prayers and meditations from the Northumbria Community, inspired by Celtic Christianity.

Book 1 offers a collection for the events of life, and liturgies for its seasons. A two-year cycle of insights and daily reflections with accompanying scripture for morning and evening prayer.

Book 2 blends early Celtic wisdom with more contemporary sources alongside the Daily Office, four original Communion services, liturgies and prayers.

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‌ Common Worship Lectionary: Advent 2016 - Advent 2017

The Lectionary 2017 CW & BCP

Bible reading references for the liturgical year. Including Principal, second and third service lectionary readings for Sundays and Principal Festivals, plus morning and evening readings for weekdays.

A streamline and clear presentation of the CW and BCP readings. Sundays and festivals are covered, as well as weekday services.

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Mission Praise: 30th Anniversary Edition

Compiled by Peter Horrobin and Greg Leavers Created for Billy Graham’s rallies - where thousands became Christians - Mission Praise has become a staple of worship across the world. It was the first hymn book of its kind, introducing modern styles of worship music yet retaining traditional hymns loved by churchgoers of every age. This new, expanded edition includes the existing collection of over 1000 songs and hymns, and adds over 100 of the best new songs from the past few years.

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Paraclesis

Trevor Partridge Pastoral care isn't just the responsibility of leaders, but the whole church. Explore the journey of community care with Love With Skin On, and get equipped with Paraclesis; a 6-week course in developing a culture of care in church.

Love With Skin On

The Gift of Your Journey We're all on different journeys through life. How can the Church use our experiences to help?

This book explores exactly why and how we can use our individual resources - our journeys.

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Paraclesis

Journeying Together: Daily Guide A 42 day guide, each day contains: sermon notes, Bible verses, tips, action plans and journalling.

Engage the whole church family in journeying together, equipped to care for one another.

Spiral-bound | 144 pgs | CWR

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Daily Bread

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Christian Life Disappointment, Doubt and Other Spiritual Gifts

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Mark Yaconelli An honest, heartfelt collection of stories and reflections on the author's inability to be the perfect Christian. Acclaimed writer and speaker Mark Yaconelli talks of his own failures and disappointments in Christian life and ministry, in order to offer others hope, and learn how to use the 'hiccups' to grow.

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We fall in holes.

Plans fall apart.

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Mark Yaconelli

Home At Last

Freedom From Boarding School Pain Mark Stibbe

Sent to boarding school as a child, abandonment and abusive schooling scarred Mark's life until divorce forced him to deal with the issues in his heart. There are many wounded leaders with homesick souls, often leading them to be success driven at work while failing to engage emotionally at home. This is a poignant story, a unique model of healing and a spiritual homecoming to the Father's love.

Pb | 248 pgs | MALCOLM DOWN

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This Invitational Life

Risking Yourself to Align with God's Heartbeat for Humanity Steve Carter Christianity has a great tradition of invitation. Inviting others to faith requires leaning in to your own story, overcoming fear, and stepping out. Using Scripture and story, Steve Carter casts a vision for non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. Most significantly, that only through risking it all will we discover what God is truly like.

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Heaven's Morning

Parable and Paradox

Rethinking the Destination David Winter

Explores the biblical teaching on what happens after death and considers what difference this can make to our lives day-by-day.

Discover how to present what you believe about eternity as a source of hope to our REF 1041 RRP £7.99 sceptical, anxious world.

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Sonnets on the Sayings of Jesus and Other Poems Malcolm Guite

From bestselling poet Malcolm Guite comes a fresh collection of sonnets focusing on many passages throughout the gospels with the aim of enriching worship and reflection; for REF 1025 RRP £10.99 leaders, congregations, and personal devotion.

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How Then Shall We Live?

Christian Engagement with Contemporary Issues Samuel Wells The world constantly brings new challenges about what it means to be Christian. Explore political, social and moral issues, in the light of the Good News, covering a wide range of topics including; extremism, migration, ecology, social media, sexual identity, obesity, child development, dementia, and the reality of being human in a suffering world.

Pb | 204 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Something More

Encountering the Beyond in the Everyday John Pritchard

Mystery, beauty, incompleteness, desire, suffering... these experiences are common to us all, offering a route to a more authentic existence, an insight into some aspect of the divine. No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, this book will reassure you that you are on the right track and point the way to the 'something more' we are forever seeking in our everyday.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

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The Splash of Words

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Believing in Poetry Mark Oakley

Rediscover poetry’s power to reframe your vision through 40 poems from contemporary and classical poets, each accompanied by a reflection based on the poets and their art.

Explore why poetry is vital to faith and how Scripture and theology are poetry too.

Pb | 256 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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George MacDonald

An Anthology Selected by C.S. Lewis

365 days of readings - compiled by C.S. Lewis - from major 19th century Christian author, George MacDonald, who influenced the likes of Lewis Carroll, WH Auden, and JRR Tolkien.

These words will challenge and uplift you, and illuminate the faith which underpins much of C.S. Lewis’ popular and enduring works.

Pb | 224 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS

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Scars Across Humanity

Understanding and Overcoming Violence Against Women Elaine Storkey Combining research and testimony, Elaine investigates forms of violence experienced by women across the globe. From infanticide to domestic abuse, violence against women occurs at all ages, in all cultures. Storkey examines the role that religion plays, for good or ill.

Pb | 288 pgs | SPCK

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Christian Life A Heart Set Free

A Journey to Hope through the Psalms of Lament Christina Fox

Many of us try to keep busy, or seek to change our situation hoping we'll feel peace once our life has changed. The question is - how often do we look to God in His word for help and hope before trying to fix things? Do we turn straight to Him when feeling anxious, distraught, or abandoned? Take a journey of hope through the Psalms and fix your eyes back on God and the freedom He has for us.

Pb | 208 pgs | CHRISTIAN FOCUS

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Being Disciples

Rowan Williams Take a concise look at what it really means to be a disciple. Whether you're just starting out, or are much further along the journey, this book will help brighten your vision, refresh your calling, and deepen your understanding of what it means to follow Jesus.

Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK

REF 1035 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

Impossible People

Christian Courage and the Struggle for the Soul of Civilization Os Guinness

Is it possible for us to have both unflinching faithfulness and grace-filled compassion? The Western Church is calling out for a new response to secularism, modernity, extremism and atheism - confronting competing ideas with discernment and fresh articulation of faith.

We're called to be impossible people; resolute, hopeful, and courageous.

Hb | 239 pgs | IVP

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Could This Be God?

Bumping into God in the Everyday Brian Harris

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Publishes 23rd September

There are 100s of parables in the everyday, you never know when you might be bumping into God without realising it. Heartening and humorous, Brian Harris applies biblical truth in a way that both fascinates and liberates, showing that life's seemingly insignificant moments really do matter, because God is in them.

Pb | 208 pgs | BRF

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The Gospel of John, The Gospel of Relationship

Jean Vanier We express our love for God through caring for one another. In his exploration of the Gospel of John, Vanier shows how Jesus taught this lesson throughout his ministry, and the great privilege we have developing our relationships with one another and with God. Pb | 144 pgs | DLT

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2016 Bestsellers The Jesus Storybook Bible - Sally Lloyd-Jones Explores the story beneath all stories in the Bible, inviting children to discover that Jesus is at the centre of God's great story of salvation and at the centre of their story, too.

Hb | 352 pgs | ZONDERVAN

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The Lion Storyteller Bible

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Bob Hartman Illustrated retellings of Bible stories from bestselling children's author, Bob Hartman.

Hb | 160 pgs | LION

REF 9184 RRP £15.99 Aslan £10.99

NIV Audio Bible

Read by David Suchet The full NIV Bible on CD.

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Inspring Words 30 verses from the Bible illustrated with line art to colour as you meditate on God’s word.

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How To Be Here - Rob Bell

Discover how to find your path, and live a God-given confident, fulfilled life.

Hb | 224 pgs | HARPERCOLLINS

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Under Their Very Eyes - Deborah Meroff

The story of the man who distributed tens of thousands of Bibles into Arab nations.

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Meeting God in Paul - Rowan Williams

The Name of God is Mercy - Pope Francis Explore the essentials of Paul's letters in a new light. Explore the role of mercy at the heart of Christianity.

Pb | 96 pgs | SPCK

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The Shed That Fed A Million Children - Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow The story behind the charity Mary's Meals. See page 6 for more info.

Pb | 320 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS

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The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set - C.S. Lewis Full set of hardbacks with original artwork, in a beautiful slipcase.

Hb | 1504 pgs | HARPERCOLLINS

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Fiction Sidney Chambers and the Dangers of Temptation

James Runcie The life of a full-time priest (and part-time detective) is not easy. So when a bewitching divorcee asks Sidney to help locate her missing son, he hopes it will be an open and shut case. The last thing he expects is to be dragged into the mysterious workings of a cult.

Hb | 336 pgs | BLOOMSBURY

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Island Magic

REF 1092 RRP £9.99 Aslan £6.99

Elizabeth Goudge A delightful reprinting of Goudge’s first novel from 1934, set in the Channel Islands during the late 1800s. It’s a story of one family’s struggle to connect with one another, heal from past hurts, and press forward together.

Finding Mr. Goldman

Pb | 250 pgs | HENDRICKSON

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The Fragment

David Rhodes Had he known he was about to die, Harry Goldman may have arranged his day differently. With his life of violence and greed laid bare before him, accompanied by a likeable tramp who bears a striking resemblance to Jesus, Goldman sets out on a quest to save his soul.

Pb | 160 pgs | SPCK

Davis Bunn While documenting antiques, Muriel is asked to photograph an astonishing artefact a piece of the True Cross on which, legend has it, Christ was crucified. When rumours surface that a second fragment has been unearthed, she falls into an alliance dedicated to authenticating this sacred relic and protecting it from those who seek to steal it.

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Ben-Hur

Coming to cinemas Sept 2016

Carol Wallace & Lew Wallace Lew's Ben-Hur captivated millions. Now his great-great-granddaughter has updated the novel for today's audience.

The story follows a Jewish nobleman who is betrayed and vows revenge, but a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets him on a different path. Rediscover the intrigue, romance, and tragedy of this thrilling adventure.

Ben-Hur: Collector's Edition

Includes 2016 film photos; extra chapters; trivia & more!

Hb | 450 pgs | LION

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Ben-Hur - In classic paperback format.

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‌ Lucifer's Harvest

The Chronicles of Hugh De Singleton, Surgeon - Book 9 Mel Starr

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he next installment in Mel Starr's hugely popular series. Prince Edward has sent for knights from England to assist him in opposing the French king. Lord Talbot has to provide these men and asks his surgeon, Hugh, to travel with them.

But among them is Hugh’s old nemesis and his wife’s former suitor...

Pb | 224 pgs | LION

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#1 The Unquiet Bones #2 A Corpse at St Andrew’s Chapel #3 A Trail of Ink

#4 Unhallowed Ground #5 The Tainted Coin

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The Well of the North Wind

Kenneth Steven ian, adopted by monks on the Irish coast, travels to the Isle of Iona to work on the Book of Kells. Growing up in their world and one day falling in love, in the joy and anguish that follows, Fian embarks on the a journey to find his faith and discover his true self.

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The Name I Call Myself

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Beth Moran Faith wants a quiet life caring for her brother and keeping her past buried.

But the man who killed her mother is released from prison, sending her brother back into a breakdown. And then she meets Dylan, the church's vicar...

Pb | 320 pgs | LION

Knowing Anna

Sarah Meyrick When Anna dies at age 42, her family struggle with grief and loss.

But Anna left a last request: that those who love her should walk the Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury in her memory; a hundred-mile journey that will change their lives for ever.

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Father Gilbert Book 1

Father Gilbert Mysteries - Book 2 Paul McCusker

Father Gilbert traded his detective’s badge for a priest’s collar and left policing behind. But a recent murder links with cases from his Scotland Yard days; the red light district; and a monastery led by Father Gilbert's spritual mentor. Whether he likes it or not, Father Gilbert is at the centre of it all.

Pb | 320 pgs | LION

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Advent Preview Advent Preview We have lots of advent resources available with extra discounts for bulk orders. Whether you’re looking for private reading, Sunday School gifts or equipping a small study group, you can find these titles and more on our website!

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Advent For Everyone

A Journey Through Matthew Tom Wright

If you do nothing Journey into the heart of Matthew, exploring the Gospel themes else in your of watching, repenting, healing and loving. Wright offers preparation daily readings and meditations, with stimulating questions for Christmas, for personal reflection or group discussion. Take a journey of read this spiritual enlightenment toward the wonder and joy of Christmas. book!

Pb | 128 pgs | SPCK Archbishop John REF 1111 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99 Sentamu

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Pb | 48 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

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Lighted Windows

An Advent Calendar for a World in Waiting Margaret Silf

The birth of a baby stirs deep wells of hope in our hearts. As we approach Christmas we prepare to celebrate the coming to earth of a baby, the biggest hope of all. This book is an invitation to look at what we wait for and long for - reflections of God's guidance, His call to trust Him and live by His wisdom.

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Pb | 176 pgs | BRF

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Cover-To-Cover: Heralding The Coming King

Anne Calver Refocus on the true meaning of Christmas with this individual/group study looking at the Gospel accounts of the Nativity. Find out the true biblical account of numerous characters; see how each of their stories connects with Jesus; and discover in greater measure how we can have a true relationship with the King.

Pb | 84 pgs | CWR

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‌ Love Life, Live Advent

Paula Gooder and Peter Babington A resource targetted for two different age groups to help you celebrate the run-up to Christmas; offering a prayer activity for every day of December up to Christmas Day, designed to enrich your understanding of the season. Each activity is accompanied by a Bible reflection, alongside extra material for each of the Sundays of Advent with their distinctive biblical themes.

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Love Life, Live Advent: Make Room For The Manger

Pb | 32 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

Pb | 16 pgs | CHURCH HOUSE

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Carols From King's

Alexandra Coghlan From the fascinating history of carols from the first ever carol sung by angels for the shepherds at Bethlehem, to anecdotes about choristers and their preparation for performance, we learn how carols have become one of the nation's most sacred treasures of the joyous season. Accompanied by lyrics and music compiled in conjunction with Radio 4 and King's College Chapel, Carols From King's is the official companion for fans of Christmas and carols alike.

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The One True Story

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Daily Readings For Advent From Genesis to Jesus Tim Chester

We all love the Christmas story. But the story of a baby in a manger is the culmination of a thousand stories. It's the focus of the Bible and the story of human history. Here are 24 readings working through the Bible from Genesis to Jesus, with ideas for reflection, prayer and application. Find a fresh, seasonal excitement for the Gospel; the full script of the nativity; the story of our world; and the plotline for your life.

Pb | 112 pgs | GBC

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Carols Ancient & Modern

Publishes 30th September

Every December churches put on carol services, but finding resources can be difficult.

Books and sheet music are often limited, while specialist choir volumes are too complex for community use. Carols Ancient & Modern fills this gap with a comprehensive ,yet inexpensive and durable, selection of 120 traditional carols and newer favourites, plus much-loved children’s classics that rarely get into hymn books; meeting the real and varied needs of churches and schools over the festive season.

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Carols Ancient & Modern: Music Edition

Pb | 64 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

Pb | 192 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

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Children's Christmas The Christmas Story

Sophie Piper & Annabel Spenceley A traditional retelling of this important story by bestselling children's author, Sophie Piper. Illustrated throughout with warm, detailed, bold pictures by artist Annabel Spenceley.

Publishes 17th September

Hb | 32 pgs | LION

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Bake Through the Bible at Christmas

Susi Bentley-Taylor & Bekah Moore 12 Bible stories in a simple style, each has a cooking activity linked in; questions to discuss while cooking; and a recap to use while enjoying your treats. With clear, illustrated recipes, you don't have to be a good cook, just ready for fun!

Pb | 48 pgs | GBC

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Look Inside Nativity

Publishes 30th September

Publishes 21st September

Lois Rock & Livia Coloji Children can join in with the story of Mary and Joseph, their journey to Bethlehem, and the birth of Jesus as they lift the flaps on every page to see what is hiding.

Board Book | 12 pgs | LION

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My Christmas Stencil Activity Pack 6 card stencils of Christmas images for making cards, pictures, and decorations; a nativity storybook; and colouring in from the Candle Bible for Toddlers.

Pb | 24 pgs | CANDLE

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Christmas! Fun Things to Make and Do

Publishes 21st September

Christina Goodings 50 creative ideas for the run up to Christmas. Each craft has step-by-step illustrated instructions. Make tree decorations, glittery angels, gift wrap, 3D cards, and more!

Spiralbound | 104 pgs | LION

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Christopher Bear's First Christmas Joe and Christopher Bear discover the Christmas story together, seeing angels, animals, and a baby lying in a manger. Comes with a real teddy bear!

Hb & Bear (H 210mm) | 32 pgs | EAGLE

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Children's‌ Comfort In The Darkness

Helping Children Draw Close to God Through Biblical Stories of Night-Time and Sleep

Rachel Turner

Sleep, dreams and the night are mysterious and sometimes troubling. Children can be afraid of the dark, have nightmares or trouble sleeping. How do we deal with their fears and help them draw close to God at night? These Bible story retellings, prayers, and discussion questions exploring God's character and promises will enable parents to help children grow in confidence and understanding of who God is so they can find rest.

Pb | 144 pgs | BARNABAS

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Look and Tell Bible Rebecca Elliot

A Rebus format book encouraging children to engage with the story. These Bible stories are retold using pictures in the text. Each story has illustrated key words for children to call out as they read.

Boardbook | 24 pgs | AUTHENTIC

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Our Father

Rainer Oberthur The Lord's Prayer is a cornerstone of Christian faith, yet its language and ideas can be daunting to children. Our Father opens up children's questions, explaining the meaning behind each line of the prayer, making it more accessible. Ideal for ages 4-8.

Hb | 64 pgs | SPCK

REF 9669 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

The Lion Graphic Bible This bestselling Bible is a unique narrative of origins and powers; battle between good and evil; human potential and human treachery - the very stuff that graphic novels are made of.

Pb | 256 pgs | LION

REF 6883 RRP £7.99 Aslan £5.99 From two bestselling children's authors and illustrators, Nick Butterworth & Mick Inkpen, who have been family favourites for generations. Each collection contains picture books of stories from Stories Jesus Told and Animal Tales presented in an elegant slipcase.

Paperbacks | 192 pgs each | CANDLE

Bible Stories & Tales: Blue Collection

REF 1052 The blue collection contains: The Fox's Tale, The Cat's Tale, The Lost Sheep, The Precious Pearl, The Ten Silver Coins, and The Two Sons

Bible Stories & Tales: Green Collection

REF 1053 The green collection contains: The House on the Rock, The Good Stranger, The Rich Farmer, The Little Gate, The Magpie's Tale, and The Mouse's Tale RRP £9.99

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Conclave Closed Casket: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery - Book 2 Robert Harris Sophie Hannah Hercule Poirot returns in another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’.

Lady Athelinda Playford has planned a house party, but it is no ordinary gathering, and tension is in the air...

Rick Stein's Long Weekends

Rick Stein The Pope is dead. Behind the doors of Cadiz, Palermo, Copenhagen, the Sistine Chapel, 180 cardinals from and more!... Rick recreates food across the globe cast their votes in the from fabulous locations, and all world’s most secretive election. They of them just a quick hop from the are holy men. But they have ambition. UK. Rick Stein's Long Weekends will accompany the second half of the And they have rivals. Over the next BBC One series, that airs 3 days one will become the most Publishes Autumn 2016. powerful spiritual figure on earth.

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Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

Three Sisters, Three Queens

The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots

Jamie Oliver Packed with all you need for the big day and beyond, as well as delicious recipes for edible gifts, party food and new ways to love those leftovers. It's everything you need to get organised for the festive season, from classics to new dishes.

Philippa Gregory Brought to the Tudor courts as young brides, three sisters will become the queens of England, Scotland and France. United by family loyalties and affections, the three queens find themselves set against each other in a collision of betrayals, dangers, loss and passion.

Hb | 408 pgs | MICHAEL JOSEPH

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Hb | 72 pgs | WARNE

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Precious and Grace

Hb | 336 pgs | MITCHELL BEAZLEY

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Hb | 256 pgs | LITTLE BROWN

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Revolution: A History of England (Volume IV)

The Long and Winding Road

Peter Ackroyd The fourth volume of Ackroyd's enthralling history of England begins in 1688 with a revolution and ends in 1815 with a famous victory. This period was a time of war and innovation that saw England transformed completely.

Alan Johnson When Tony Blair brought Alan into Parliament in 1997, it was a culture shock. But Alan took to its corridors fuelled by passion. This is no selfaggrandising memoir of politics and skulduggery, but one of honesty and authenticity. See Westminster as you've never seen it before.

We British: Poetry of the People

Hb | 352 pgs | MACMILLAN

Hb | 320 pgs | BANTHAM PRESS

Pb | 672 pgs | FOURTH ESTATE

REF 1201 RRP £25.00 Aslan £15.00

REF 1203 RRP £16.99 Aslan £12.00

REF 1205 RRP £12.99 Aslan £8.00

John le Carré Diana Henry From his years in British Intelligence, We all want to turn the everyday to working in war-torn countries, John into something special. Here's a le Carré has always written from the superb set of recipes that you can heart of experience. In this, his first rustle up with no fuss, but have memoir, le Carré gives a glimpse of stunning flavours. Diana uses everday a writer's journey, and his own hunt ingredients in a way that provides for the human spark that has given so new recipes that will become classics. much life to his fictional characters.

Alexander McCall Smith This is the story of Precious and Grace, also known as Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi, co-directors of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. For years they have been helping people, but they're soon tested by a curious case that leads them in different directions.

Andrew Marr Much more than an anthology, this is a history of Britain, told through the verse of great poets. With the entertaining and enlightening Andrew Marr as your guide, travel around the country in a powerful portrait of what it means to be British.

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Music & DVDs

FLASH SALE

NEW Delirious?: Ultimate Collection

A celebration of the journey of one of the world's favourite worship bands.

Worship in the here and now, and take a walk down memory lane too with 15 tracks spanning Delirious?'s 17 years.

We are all called to be 'History Makers' - this album reminds us of this.

15 track CD, INTEGRITY

REF 1151 RRP £12.99

Aslan £10.99

NEW

Celtic Psalms

Heart

Kiran Young Wimberly & The McGraths

The City Harnonic

Twelve authentic, traditional Irish and Scottish airs and melodies set to a selection of Psalms. Ancient words and traditional music, featuring Kiran Young Wimberly and The McGraths, combine to help lead you into the presence of God.

Deepening spiritual roots, the hopes and fears of real life this album explores the journeys of our hearts. Whether in pop explosion or in ethereal ballad, these songs give us permission to sing out… in hope or in hurt, but always from the heart.

12 track CD, ELEVATION

14 track CD, INTEGRITY

REF 1068 RRP £9.99

REF 2736 RRP £12.99

Aslan £7.99

NEW

Live Worship from Days of Elijah NewWine: 20 Year Collection Instrumenal Worship Album

Aslan £3.99

NEW

10,000 Reasons to Sing New Irish Choir & Orchestra

This album chronicles the journey of NewWine, spanning 20 years of live worship. Experience, old and new, the passionate worship NewWine is known for - filled with joy, praise, and a desire to see God move and change lives.

Features Tim Hughes, Brian Doerksen, Matt Redman, David Ruis, and more!

These beautifully played instrumental versions of 36 popular worship songs are a perfect soundtrack for reflection and renewal. You can find a sense of peace and tranquillity, even in the midst of life's busy moments. Create space to listen, rest, and take time to connect with God afresh.

A smorgasbord of popular and impacting songs, featuring guest vocals from Paul Baloche, Aaron Keyes and Stuart Townend. Following on from the success of their first album Worship, this highly anticipated release covering a mix of ancient and modern worship songs is sure to be a hit.

15 track CD, INTEGRITY

36 track Double CD, ELEVATION

15 track CD, ELEVATION

REF 1154 RRP £12.99

REF 1208 RRP £12.99

REF 1209 RRP £12.99

Aslan £10.99

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NEW

God's Not Dead 2

A teacher shares her faith with grieving student, but the incident snowballs into a court case that may end her career and expel God from the classroom once and for all. Featuring Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Ray Wise (X-Men). This is the highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling blockbuster God's Not Dead.

Running Time: 120mins, KALEIDOSCOPE

REF 1157 RRP £12.99

Aslan £10.99 Also available: God's Not Dead DVD REF 4979 RRP £12.99 Aslan £10.99

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NEW

Risen

Return to the Hiding Place

REF 1155 RRP £12.99

REF 1159 RRP £12.99

The epic story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a nonbeliever. Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumours of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising.

Running Time: 107mins, SONY

Aslan £10.99

Realising that the rising Nazi empire is taking over, Corrie ten Boom faces the deadly threat with a surprising remedy: an army of untrained teenagers. Follow an intricate web of espionage, clandestine activities centered in the famous Hiding Place, and the true, breathtaking rescue of an orphanage of Jewish children marked for mass execution by Hitler's assassins.

Running Time: 102mins, TICM

Aslan £10.99

The Gospel of...

The First Ever Word -for-Word Film Adaptation of all Four Gospels

NEW

Kids Worship Ultimate Collection

The bestselling Ultimate series now has a kids' album! Introducing a roof-raising collection of 15 children's worship songs including new versions of Tim Hughes' The Way, Martin Smith's God's Great Dance Floor and Rend Collective's My Lighthouse! This is a highenergy album with an infectious happiness.

20 track CD, INTEGRITY

REF 1153 RRP £7.99

Aslan £6.99

NEW

The bestselling Lumo Project series brings the original Jesus narrative to the screen using the Gospel text as its script, word for word. This ground-breaking multi-million pound film project is set to revolutionise the way we experience and understand the story of Jesus and the Gospels as a whole.

The Gospel of Matthew REF 1161 **NEW** The Gospel of Mark REF 1162 **NEW** The Gospel of Luke REF 9661

NEW Publishes 16th September

The Gospel of John REF 9662 DVDs | Running Time: approx. 2.5hrs each | LION

RRP £14.99 each Aslan £12.99 each

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Gift Books

NEW

REF 1039 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99

The Lion Psalms Colouring Book

The Lion Nativity Colouring Book

Join the colouring craze with these beautiful, intricate drawings just waiting for your creative input! Verses based on psalms are NEW accompanied by detailed illustrations of birds, patterns, landscapes, and more.

REF 1132 RRP £4.99 Pb | 32 pgs | LION Aslan £4.49 Publishes 21st

Festive colouring for all the family, with beautiful designs ready for you to fill with colour and bring to life. Follow the Nativity, scene-by-scene, by creating a masterpiece!

Pb | 32 pgs | LION

September

Cat Psalms & Dog Psalms

Herbert Brokering Whimsical observations of pets we dearly love. Each psalm expresses something about their nature, written in their "voice", followed by a prayer that draws links between our lives and God. These fun books are ideal gifts, with fresh ways to see life, new ways to pray, and something to smile about.

Hb | 160 pgs each | MONARCH

RRP £7.99 each Aslan £5.99 each

NEW

Cat Psalms - REF 1174 Dog Psalms - REF 1175

Quiet Spaces Prayer Journal Finding God in all things, hearing God's voice for ourselves and others...the Quiet Spaces Prayer Journal will help you to develop and maintain a life of creative prayer. This is an ideal journal for anyone wanting to deepen their prayer life. It features quotations to inspire, alongside plenty of space to write.

Publishes 23rd September

Spiralbound | 192 pgs | BRF

REF 1210 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

NEW

NEW

Shine - Inspiring Women Perpetual Calendar

Fiona Castle Designed to challenge and encourage you to apply biblical truths to your everyday life, through Scripture, prayers, quotes and thoughts, this calendar offers a daily reminder to turn to God's truth, so you can shine your brightest.

Calendar | CWR

REF 1176 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99

Every Day With Jesus 2017 Calendar - Soaring Above The Storm Features beautiful images and inspiring Bible verses, complemented by extracts from the writings of Selwyn Hughes. Each month has a photograph, encouraging Scripture, thoughts on the theme of 'soaring above the storm', and space to write your appointments.

Calendar | CWR

NEW

REF 1177 RRP £6.99 each Aslan £5.99

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The Dave Walker Colouring Book

Dave Walker Fans of Dave’s unique and brilliant cartoons will love this latest release: a colouring book that all ages can enjoy. Featuring over 40 large scale cartoons celebrating the oddities of church life, Christian festivals, the shopping habits of the clergy, the mayhem of childfriendly services, bring-and-share lunches and much more. Combines the fun of colouring with Dave’s distinctive and wry humour.

NEW

Pb | 48 pgs | CANTERBURY PRESS

NEW

REF 1178 RRP £7.99 Aslan £6.99

10,000 Reasons

Stories of Faith, Hope, and Thankfulness Inspired by the Worship Anthem Matt Redman

Matt is one of the church's favourite worship artists. Journey beyond the music and discover the influences and experiences that taught him how to trust God in all situations; from his own personal life, to stories of hymn writers, and current and ancient heroes of faith. This is a story of how to live a praise filled life every day, not just on Sundays. Songs of worship are not just words but a blueprint for living as God's children.

Pb | 176 pgs | DAVID C COOK

REF 1180 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99

In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians A Story of Supression, Secrecy, and Survival John Dougill

Publishes 15th September

Part history, part travelogue, explore forbidden faith and a clash of civilizations that still resonates today. Discover the areas of Japanese culture that are resistant to Western Christianity, and why descendants of the Hidden Christians continue to practise their beliefs today, refusing to rejoin the Catholic Church.

NEW

Pb | 256 pgs | SPCK

REF 1125

RRP £9.99

Aslan £7.99

NEW

Seize The Day

Living On Purpose and Making Every Day Count Joyce Meyer

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oday is no ordinary day. It may feel like any other, but it could be the most important of your life - depending on how you spend it. There's something waiting to be discovered each day. Ask God to help you find it, you'll unlock the wonderful purpose He has for you in each moment, bringing greater happiness and blessing than you ever thought possible. Find biblical insight and personal stories to help you make the most of life and SEIZE THE DAY! Pb | 256 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON

REF 1126 RRP £13.99 Aslan £11.99

Publishes 22nd September

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