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"[This book] is a treasure. The first time I read it, I remember closing the final page and thinking to myself, I wish I could make every single Christian on earth read this book. John Chrysostom, Evagrius the Solitary, Julian of Norwich, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, Dietrich Bonhoefferthese saints and sages live on in me. And they can live on in you, too. They can enlarge and enrich your faith, one page at a time." John Mark Comer, from the afterword Ancient Faith for Modern Souls In AD 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive.Is my faithfulness as strong?In the fifth century, Melania the Younger and her husband, Pinian, distributed their enormous wealth to the poor and intentionally practiced the discipline of renunciation.Could living more simply deepen my trust in God? In the seventeenth century, Philipp Jakob Speners love for the Word of God and his desire to help people apply the Bible to their daily life moved him to start "Colleges of Piety," or small groups.In what ways could commitment to community make me more like Christ? The history of Christianity has produced models of spiritual life, some very different from our own, that can enrich and enlarge our spiritual lives. These saints believed in the same God, followed the same Christ, read the same Bible, and walked in the same Spirit. And they lived wholeheartedly for God, like Perpetua, an early Christian martyr; Francis of Assisi, a medieval visionary; Philipp Jakob Spener, the founder of fifteenth-century small groups; and Dorothy Day, a servant of the poor.In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, helping us learn from the practices and stories of believers from the past who thirsted for God. These vibrant narratives reveal deep, powerful faith and demonstrate how old ways can bring new life to our spirituality today. These histories are deep waters from which we can drink to become faithful followers of Jesus, like those who came before us.In this revised edition, youll find history, insights, and practical exercises for incorporating spiritual practices into your life; a new chapter and updates throughout the book; and a new afterword from John Mark Comer. Discover the richness of ancient faith practices and renew your spiritual life with Water from a Deep Well. Whether youre discovering spiritual practices for the first time or seeking to deepen your journey with Christ, this book provides timeless guidance for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of those who have walked the path before you.

A masterful psychological mystery novel about the unbearable weight of maternal love, and the silences that shape a nation. In the quiet aftermath of Splits tourist season, the city is shaken by the brutal murder of 17-year-old Viktorija Zeba.

British food has an unsavoury global reputation, but the folklore which made it what it is can be traced back millennia. Folklorist Ben Gazur guides you through the dark alleys of British history to uncover how our food habits have been passed down through generations of traditions. Readers will get a taste of what life was life in a time when food was both magical ingredient and sustenance.Discover why we throw salt over our shoulder, why we think carrots help us see in the dark, when living snakes in pies were once the height of fashion at weddings, and why people risk life and limb to chase wheels of cheese down a hill.Hilarious and fascinating, A Feast of Folklore will introduce you to the gloriously eccentric folk who arent often noticed by historians. Here lies a smorgasbord of their dark remedies and deadly delicacies, waiting to be discovered.

When Abdul Rahman Munif embarked on the first extensive study in Arabic about Marwan Kassab Bachi, he mailed the artist asking about how his art emerged, its contextual influences, and timely interpretations. Marwan recorded his answers on seven audio tapes and sent them to Munif, but also started writing his memoirs in Arabic. This book is an anthology of the letters exchanged between two friends, Marwan in Berlin and Munif in Damascus, from 1990 to 2004.

When Abdul Rahman Munif embarked on the first extensive study in Arabic about Marwan Kassab Bachi, he mailed the artist asking about how his art emerged, its contextual influences, and timely interpretations. Marwan recorded his answers on seven audio tapes and sent them to Munif, but also started writing his memoirs in Arabic. This book is an anthology of the letters exchanged between two friends, Marwan in Berlin and Munif in Damascus, from 1990 to 2004.

When art meets strategy: Duchamps chess games as the hidden key to his creative universeKnight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp uncovers a fascinating side of one of the 20th centurys most influential artists: his lifelong passion for chess. More than just a hobby, the game shaped Duchamps thinking and artistic strategies. This book reveals how deeply chess influenced his creative practice and reconstructs his preserved games with scholarly precision. Highlights of the book include: 315 reconstructed games with position diagrams and expert analysis by Michail Chatzidakis Unique insights from art historian Astrid Honold, linking Duchamps artistic strategies with his chess practice A bridge between art and chess, offering both historical context and intellectual challenge for readers Richly illustrated and intellectually stimulating, this volume is indispensable for art lovers, chess enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of creativity and strategy.Astrid Honold (*1968, Saarbrucken) is an art historian specializing in artistic practice and the intersections between art and other disciplines. In Knight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp, she presents the first comprehensive study of Duchamps chess activities, combining art-historical research with insights into game strategy.Marcel Duchamp (18871968) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for revolutionizing modern art with his groundbreaking concepts. Beyond his iconic works, Duchamp was also a passionate chess player. His 315 preserved games reveal how chess profoundly shaped his creative thinking, a connection explored in depth in Knight Moves to Remis.

When art meets strategy: Duchamps chess games as the hidden key to his creative universeKnight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp uncovers a fascinating side of one of the 20th centurys most influential artists: his lifelong passion for chess. More than just a hobby, the game shaped Duchamps thinking and artistic strategies. This book reveals how deeply chess influenced his creative practice and reconstructs his preserved games with scholarly precision. Highlights of the book include: 315 reconstructed games with position diagrams and expert analysis by Michail Chatzidakis Unique insights from art historian Astrid Honold, linking Duchamps artistic strategies with his chess practice A bridge between art and chess, offering both historical context and intellectual challenge for readers Richly illustrated and intellectually stimulating, this volume is indispensable for art lovers, chess enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersections of creativity and strategy.Astrid Honold (*1968, Saarbrucken) is an art historian specializing in artistic practice and the intersections between art and other disciplines. In Knight Moves to Remis. The Chess Games of Marcel Duchamp, she presents the first comprehensive study of Duchamps chess activities, combining art-historical research with insights into game strategy.Marcel Duchamp (18871968) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for revolutionizing modern art with his groundbreaking concepts. Beyond his iconic works, Duchamp was also a passionate chess player. His 315 preserved games reveal how chess profoundly shaped his creative thinking, a connection explored in depth in Knight Moves to Remis.

Nigel Farage is the great disruptor of British politics. Since co-founding UKIP in 1993, he has challenged the status quo in areas including the UKs membership of the European Union, mass immigration and net zero. He is the only person in the modern era to steer two different political parties to victory in successive national elections, topping the poll in the European elections in 2014 with UKIP and in 2019 with the Brexit Party. Now he is attempting to crown that achievement as the leader of Reform UK by sweeping to power at the next general election and becoming Prime Minister.Farage is considered an outsider with a devil-may-care attitude; a populist equally at home on Im A Celebrity and GB News as he is discussing the European Convention on Human Rights. So why is this anti-Establishment figure being spoken of as a future occupant of 10 Downing Street? Can he turn a political start-up into an election-winning machine that appeals to both the left and the right? And could he bring unity to Britain?In this meticulously researched and highly entertaining book, Michael Ashcroft charts Farages extraordinary life before examining Reform UKs advance, its struggles, its impact on British politics and its prospects for electoral success.With unparalleled access to those who know Farage best, Reformation: Nigel Farage and the Rise of Reform UK will help voters judge just how credible is his aim of forming the next government.

Build Bridges Through Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion In a world fractured by division and isolation, The Way of Befriending offers a transformative vision of connection. Parfait Bassalé, a belonging strategist, singer-songwriter, and storyteller shows how we can dismantle barriers of race, religion, and identity, healing relationships and communities by befriending others through:Courage to confront fears and biases. Curiosity to initiate, ask, listen, and learn. Compassion to care deeply and walk alongside others. Blending deeply personal stories, practical tools, and original songs, Bassale redefines friendship as a countercultural antidote to "othering" and a pathway to liberation. His unique approach interweaves reflective inquiry with original music, creating an immersive guide for fostering authentic relationships that heal and inspire.In The Way of Befriending, youll find: Personal storytelling, reflections, and practical insights that cast a new vision for empathy. Reflective prompts and practical tools for befriending in teams, organizations, and faith communities. A multimedia experience including original music and lyrics by the author. Whether youre seeking to deepen personal connections, lead with empathy, or create inclusive communities, this book is an invitation to see the humanity in others and take the bold step of being a bridge. If youre ready to embrace a more compassionate and connected world, with The Way of Befriending youll find that the road to your own belonging is through befriending.Systems change when hearts change. Hearts change when we dare to be a friend.

A Trusted Resource for Christian Mental Health Professionals, Now Updated Navigate the complexities of mental health from a Christian worldview with Modern Psychopathologies. Written by well-known and respected scholars Mark A. Yarhouse, Barrett W. McRay, and Richard E. Butman, this classic textbook, now in its third edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the major psychopathologies identified in contemporary mental health care.Chapters address categories of psychological problems and offer overviews of current research on etiology, treatment, and prevention. Topics covered include: Issues related to anxiety, mood, addiction, trauma, and more Biological and sociocultural foundations of mental illness Insight for conducting responsible care in an imperfect system The authors also explore methods of classifying disorders in historical pastoral care and contemporary mental health care. In addition to the biological and sociocultural foundations of mental illness, they reflect on the relation between psychopathology and the Christian understanding of sin.Whats new in the third edition: Updates according to the DSM-5-TR New content on social and cultural influences, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more Discussion of different classification models for personality disorders Incorporates new insights and references from the latest ten years of research Modern Psychopathologies is a unique and trusted resource for Christian students, professors, and mental health professionals. Whether you are studying psychology and counseling or providing counseling services, pastoral care, or spiritual direction, this book equips you to understand, evaluate, and contribute to mental health care with clarity, compassion, and conviction.About the Series Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

JAMES BOND AND THE SECRET AGENT ACADEMY is the first in a brand-new series, taking the worlds most beloved secret agent to a place of dread, weirdos and strange food: school.A new generation of young heroes, mentored by 007, have entered the Secret Agent Academy to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Double Os. Together with Bond can they defeat a deadly foe lurking in the shadows and, more importantly, can they pass their exams?This blockbuster series is written by bestselling and award-winning crime and thriller author M.W. Craven. For existing fans and a new generation of spy adventure readers, this is 007 like youve never seen him before.

Blending biography, memoir and art criticism, Fancy Work: Unpicking Past Lives explores the ever-shifting tensions between family, labour and gender through the history of embroidery, or fancy work. At the heart of the book is Alice Hattricks encounter with the embroidery designer May Morris and her circle: from her father William Morris to her mother Jane, an artists model and embroiderer herself, and M.F., Mays gender non-conforming partner for twenty years. Searching for guidance, Hattrick looks to Mays life alongside others who have found, in textiles, a means of resistance to understand better their own queer identity, family ties and fractious working conditions in an ableist society. In the ephemeral nature of textiles, Hattrick finds a mirror to archival research. How can the past help us to imagine alternative domestic circumstances and create unconstrained lives of our own, especially when not all traces remain? Expansive in thought, form and time, Fancy Work is a radical and thrilling work that reminds us that we can think differently, inviting us to place the needle in our own hands and stitch ourselves a loop in the chain.

When widowed Clara meets younger Elias, neither expects love to last then distance and illness test their fragile happiness. A life-affirming, million-copy German bestseller from the author of Tasting Sunlight.When Clara meets Elias, she isnt looking for love. Widowed and wary of being hurt again, she has built a careful life of work and quiet independence. Elias, an actor in his thirties, is trapped in a relationship that no longer feels real, more at ease slipping into a role than being himself. Yet from the moment they meet, something genuine sparks between them something neither has felt in years.They fall into step easily, sharing secrets, laughter and the sense of being seen. But there is the age difference, the miles between their worlds, and the lingering guilt that ties Clara to her past. When a new job takes her to another part of the country, she ends the relationship before he can certain that love like theirs cannot last.And then Elias falls ill, forcing them both to confront what truly matters.Told with warmth, gentle humour and quiet insight, Love, After All is a luminous portrait of two people finding the courage to open their hearts again proof that love, at any age, can still take us by surprise._______Praise for Ewald Arenz:Ewald Arenz writes with gentle joyIona GrayA tender and profound coming-of-age story thats also a gripping page-turner. Gorgeously written an absolute tour de forceLouisa TregerFunny, touching, troublingSaga magazineProfound in its simplicity a remarkable, exquisitely written debutIrish TimesHopeful and poignant and lyrically told. A truly compassionate and heartening bookCultureflyThis reminded me of reading Sally Rooneys Normal People. It takes a writer of immeasurable talent to make you feel that intenselyElizabeth HaynesPowerful, original and engagingSusie BoytWritten with beautiful simplicity Doug JohnstonePowerful, lyrical and profoundly affecting Miranda DickinsonAn exquisitely written, heart-warming storyGill PaulMoving and heart-wrenching, but ultimately upliftingCarol Lovekin**German Independent Booksellers Book of the Year****Tasting Sunlight is a BBC World Service WORLD BOOK CLUB PICK**

London, 1856. Ben Canaan is a young detective on the payroll of Her Majestys Executive, riding high on a string of successful cases. Then a notorious crime boss turns up murdered on the city streets, the latest in a series of brutal killings targeting the most powerful men in the global opium trade. To track down the culprits and prevent more blood from being shed, Ben is sent out to the newly-founded British colony of Hong Kong: a lawless frontier town on the southern shores of Chinas Great Qing Dynasty.Ben is plunged headlong into a labyrinthine conspiracy, set against the backdrop of an empire in collapse and a sweeping civil war. As his hunt brings him closer to the truth and the ruthless corporate interests that want him dead, Ben is forced to choose between what is necessary and what is just.

In an opulent villa near the English Channel lives a family. The father has a safe, a spanner, a candle and a maid called Rose. The son has a swing, a croquet set, a raincoat, a car. Some members of the family read crime novels to fall asleep (the father), some instead of sleeping (the son), and some to ease the loneliness of an unhappy marriage (the mother). Their equilibrium is shattered in the wake of a shocking incident and the twenty minutes of silence that follow. Darkly comedic and wonderfully strange, Twenty Minutes of Silence is a truly original take on the crime genre, inspired by a true story. Here Helene Bessette builds a world of intrigue, a world punctured by startling disruptions and unexpected shifts, and in doing so destroys and remakes the crime novel, creating a form wholly new.

Love is a long gameDown-and-out after retiring from cycling to get a real job, Leesa Kubicka just wants to forget about her years on the elite team, the races she mostly lost. Just her luck, her first real assignment at the sports marketing agency where shes building a career takes her right back to everything she wanted to leave behind: cycling, the Tour de France and Colin Gallagher, the immature joker whod enjoyed riling her up with stupid pranks the guy shed nearly kissed back in September.Much to her mortification, her job is now to make content with him before and during the Tour de France. His pranks and flirting and distractingly deep voice dont make her job any easier, but shes determined to impress her boss and earn the contract extension her bank account desperately needs.Leesa has always been Colins Achilles heel: beautiful, funny and completely immune to his rough charm. But now shes here to witness the moment that will make or break his young career and all he wants to do is act out with her.Its his last chance to prove hes not just the idiot she thinks he is before shes gone from his life forever. Its time for Colin Gallagher to finally grow up and prove hes worth the support of his team and sponsors and maybe even Leesas heart.

Kent, May 1941. The towns and countryside south of London continue to take a battering from German bombers. Canterbury, with the focal point of its distinctive cathedral, is among the hardest hit. The landmark and holy site is the scene of further tragedy when Canon Walter de la Coeur is found savagely bludgeoned to death on the exact spot where Thomas Becket also met his end centuries before.Detective Chief Inspector Coburg and Sergeant Lampson are called in from Scotland Yard and must sift through the dead mans responsibilities for the cathedrals finances, as well as his private life. But their quest to find the killer is hampered when the deadly force of the Blitz strikes very close to home.

When Amanda Eustace sails into St Ives, she instantly turns heads. Glamorous, wealthy and generous to a fault, she quickly befriends Merrin, former solicitor now with a fledgling shop on vibrant Fore Street. But Amandas stories dont always add up. Why has she stayed so long? Where is the companion she arrived with? And why does she seem increasingly on edge?As rumours stir on the Cornish coast, Amandas glittering fa ade begins to crack. Behind it Merrin will find a tangle of secrets including family tensions, hidden loyalties, and dangers that reach far beyond the harbour walls.

Rejected by her bereaved father at thirteen and then jilted at nineteen, Elizabeth Ashling is deeply distrustful of men and has no wish to return to London Society. However, circumstances mean she must endure a Season, and there she meets Sir Lucius Radstock. He is as ardent a horse-lover as she is, although that is the only subject on which they appear to see eye to eye. He is initially irked by her coldness, and, in a moment of temper, gives her the nickname, The Unassailable. To Elizabeths horror, this encourages more unwelcome men to make a play for her, although she remains ignorant of who coined it. As Elizabeth thaws towards Sir Lucius all seems to be going well, until an old rival reveals that Sir Lucius has been as duplicitous as the rest of his gender.

Paris, late 90s: at the centre of the citys queer techno scene, musician Louise lives in a haze of parties, drugs and hooking up. A group of women orbits her magnetic DJ ex-girlfriend Alex; as they bar hop, go to each others sets and climb into each others beds, Louise struggles to make rent and work on her own electronic music.Then comes what should be her big moment: Louise gets a life-changing record contract, but she has no idea what she wants. Pulled between her ex-boyfriend Nikki and her old life in rock bands and a volatile new crush in her techno world, Louise begins careening off the rails, leaving chaos in her wake.Raw, caustic and pulsing with the music that enraptured a generation, Superstars is an electrifying immersion in Pariss 90s rave scene by a cult author who lived it all.