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	With love, Papa By Bear Grylls A collection of original, wise and endearing sentiments by Bear Grylls.
	Jesus wants to save Christians By Rob Bell A stimulating, fresh take on everything from Genesis to Revelation; you'll be left wanting to read more, wanting to say 'hang on that's a bit extreme', laughing, smiling at yourself and thinking ...
	Rowan's Rule by Rupert Shorrt A fascinating biography which provides a sympatheic but clear-eyed assessment of Rowan Williams - a remarkable, gifted yet much maligned leader.
	Longing for God By Richard Foster Over the centuries, people have become alive to the presence of God in different ways. This practical book explores seven paths of devotion drawing on the writings of Christians through the ages.
	Any Minute By Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer's latest novel in which Sarah Harper is driven to achieve success no matter what the cost but when her life is shattered in an instant ...
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	Punk Monk By Andy Freeman and Pete Greig Punk Monk charts Andy Freeman's remarkable journey from praying with punks and goths in a derelict pub, to planting contemporary, monastic communities committed to prayer, mission and a heart for the poor.
	Making a Pilgrimage By Sally Welch This compact guide will open your eyes to all that journeys of pilgrimage can teach you, whether you are planning an epic expedition or whether you are a virtual pilgrim interested in the spiritual dimensions of this longstanding tradtiton.
	Looking Good, Being Bad By Adrian Plass Popular author Adrian Plass's latest fun-poking probe into the foibles of the church will have you giggling with recognition, roaring with delight - and possibly even shifting with unease.
	What is the Point of Being a Christian? By Timothy Radcliffe This book was written in response to a friend’s question. His initial response was ‘because it’s true’, but that didn’t satisfy the enquirer. He wanted to know what difference faith made to life; what are the consequences of faith.
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	Why Go To Church? (The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2009) By Timothy Radcliffe Many people find going to church boring and pointless. Why bother? Timothy Radcliffe explores the way the Eucharist works at a deep level, transforming our humanity and so suggests that corporate worship contributes to our transformation into the image of Christ.
	God, the Big Bang & bunsen-burning issues By Nigel Bovey This is a collection of interviews in which scientists show how Christianity is compatible with contemporary scientific thinking. Christians do not have to choose between Big Band and the Bible; Genesis and genetics.
	Breakout By Mark Stibbe and Andrew Williams This book tells the story of one church's growth through mission-shaped communities. Moving from a model of drawing people to one place it has moved to one in which over 1,000 believers meet in a variety of halls, community centres and coffee shops.
	Enneagram By Simon Parke The Enneagram is a time-honoured way of understanding personality types and human behaviour. It identifies nine types of personality, describes the ways they interrelate, and is widely used today as a perceptive guide to self-understanding. In this original and enticing book ‘Enneagram’ unveils his insights in the form of letters to and from enquirers. The book will give you a deeper understanding of who you are, but will also guide you through the complex inner world of others.
	The Vicar of Baghdad By Andrew White Andrew White is one of a tiny handful of people trusted by virtually every side in the complex Middle East. Political and military solutions constantly fail. Andrew offers a different approach, speaking as a man of faith to men of faith. His first-hand connections and profound insights make this a fascinating book.
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	Darwin and God By Nick Spencer Nick Spencer draws on Darwin’s autobiography, manuscripts, notebooks and letters – as well as his world-famous publications – in exploring Darwin’s view of design, purpose, morality, the universe and the human mind. This is the first full-length account of Darwin’s religious beliefs to be published in the UK.
	Finding Happiness By Abbot Christopher Jamison from the TV series The Monastery. Everybody is searching for happiness but not everybody knows how to find it. Following the same accessible and engaging format of Finding Sanctuary, Abbot Christopher looks in turn at the demons that make us unhappy. As we face the causes of our unhappiness, we are blessed with an authentic joy that is the real meaning of happiness.
	Faith & Doubt By John Ortberg You long to live with certainty, to know without a doubt that you’ve bet your life on the truth and that no surprises await you on the other side of eternity. John Ortberg candidly describes grappling with his own doubts as well as walking with others through the faith-shaking storms of life. Then he reveals how we can celebrate the gift of uncertainty as we allow the right kinds of doubt to actually deepen our faith and intimacy with God.
	Justification – God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision By Tom Wright Tom Wright argues that to understand ‘justification’ from Paul’s point of view, it is necessary to see it in terms of four elements: the cosmic law court; the forward-moving purpose of God; the fact of God’s achievement in Jesus Christ; and ultimately the single divine plan, through Israel, for the whole world.
	God on Mute By Pete Greig What do you do when God is silent? Writing out of the pain of his wife’s fight for her life but also the wonder of watching the prayer movement they founded touch many lives, Pete Greig wrestles with the dark side of prayer and emerges with a hard-won message of hope, comfort and profound biblical insight for all who suffer in silence.
	Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers By Shane Claiborne "Prayer is not so much about convincing God to do what we want God to do as it is about convincing ourselves to do what God wants us to do." Shane and Jonathan show how prayer and action must go together. Key Bible passages provides concrete examples of how a life of prayer fuels social engagement and the work of justice.
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