Insight into Child and Adult Bullying by Helena Wilkinson is the latest in the Waverley Abbey Insight Series.

Written from personal and professional experience, this book will help sufferers, and those standing alongside to help them, to:
- recognise the signs of bullying
- answer the question ‘Why me?’
- understand the traits of bullies
- establish strategies to combat bullying
- and take the first steps to recovery.

Bullying is far more widespread in society than we realise; and patterns of being targeted as a child often repeat themselves in adulthood, within social networks, the workplace and sadly, at times, even the Church. This comprehensive, practical and empathetically written guide will empower the target, provide insight for the bully and equip those supporting people caught in the bullying cycle.

This colorful book introduces children to 50 ordinary men and women who God gifted with extraordinary courage to accomplish incredible things.

Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way.

Each short, easy-to-read chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.

As boys and girls read these captivating accounts, they will learn to love God more intentionally, and they will begin to believe that the Lord will equip them with courage when they need it the most.

‘A visually rich work brimming with high-quality photographs, reconstructions, maps, charts and sidebars.’

Toronto Journal of Theology

The Lion Atlas of Bible History spans the entire 3,000 years of biblical history, explaining the many fascinating ways in which history and archaeology confirm and complement the biblical narrative, and adding depth and colour to our understanding of key people and events.

Taking a narrative approach, The Lion Atlas of Bible History traces the unfolding of the major events in the Old and New Testaments, from Abraham's wanderings in Canaan and Egypt through to Paul's missions and founding of new churches.

Special features on subjects such as the peoples and languages of the Bible run throughout the book, helping to deepen the reader's understanding of geography, landscape, climate, culture and religion.

The Lion Atlas of Bible History includes 97 maps to help the reader understand the Bible narrative and provide background information.

In addition there are over 150 colour photographs, 7 panoramic illustrations and 17 site plans, plus a range of battle plans and small artworks.

‘Sure to be used and enjoyed. . . biblical history will come alive for the reader. Highly recommended.’

Church Libraries

You need to get to safety. Now.

When the abuse starts, that’s when you know enough is enough. It’s time to find a haven somewhere else. There will be a chance down the road to assess where your marriage is headed in the long term. No one is saying divorce is the inevitable outcome. God can transform anyone.

But He doesn’t promise to do that. People choose to persist in sin. And that’s why it’s imperative for you to leave . . . so you can think clearly, take stock of the situation, and most of all, protect yourself and those whom you love.

Dr. David Clarke, a licensed psychologist specializing in marital therapy for more than 30 years, wants to help you make the break from your abusive relationship. Whether or not divorce is on the horizon is beside the point. You need to get out so you can sort it out.

Dr. Clarke understands this journey won’t be easy. That’s why he provides a step-by-step plan that includes practical advice as well as biblical guidance. But leave you must, because abuse is a sin that doesn’t come from above. Let this book help you get away from your abuser so you can give your marriage the best chance to succeed. Because only with some distance will you be able to see what your loving, ever-faithful God has in store for you.

A biblical framework for understanding mental illness and helping the mentally ill. Synthesises the relevant biblical material with our scientific understanding of mental illness.

Equips the reader to deal wisely, intelligently and compassionately with issues of mental health in churches and the community. Helps us discern between bad behaviour which is a result of illness and that which results from sin.

ADHD doesn't just affect individuals. It affects entire families. Impulsiveness, emotional turbulence, poor organizational skills, unpredictable schedules, and inconsistent discipline are just some of the factors that can contribute to misunderstanding and difficult interpersonal relationships in a neurodiverse family. But that doesn't mean families dealing with ADHD are doomed to constant miscommunication and stress. It just means you may need a different strategy.

That's where You, Me, and Our ADHD Family comes in. Packed with honest assessments of the challenges you face and practical strategies to help you focus on protecting and improving the relationships that matter most, this book shows you how to

· identify ADHD traits and their impact on relationships

· manage overwhelming emotions effectively

· resolve disagreements constructively

· persevere despite setbacks

· and much more

A happy family life takes work, but it's work that yields life-changing rewards. You, Me, and Our ADHD Family makes that work easier so your family can grow stronger--together.

Christians are increasingly seen as outdated, restrictive and judgmental when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity or transgender rights. In fact for many people, this issue is one of the biggest barriers for them considering Christianity.

Sam Allberry, author of many books including Is God Anti-gay sets out God's good design for the expression of human sexuality, showing that God himself is love and that only he can satisfy our deepest desires.

It is a great reminder of the Bible's positive blueprint for love, sex and marriage and ideal for giving away to people who may see this as a stumbling block for belief.

Princess Elizabeth never expected to be Queen. But when she was ten, her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and everything changed... Her father took over as King, but after 15 years on the throne, he died. So when she was just 25 years old, Elizabeth was crowned Queen and has become the longest-serving monarch in British history.

This inspiring children's biography of Queen Elizabeth II chronicles key moments in her life. It also highlights her Christian faith, in particular, what she has said in her Christmas Day speeches.

Young children will learn more about the incredible life and faith of Britain's longest-serving monarch and they will be inspired by the great things they can do for God.

Perfect for gifting at events marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

__Beautiful Collection of Prayers for Hope in Anxious Times

· 100 inspired prayers and powerful truths to hold onto
· Experience more contentment, more peace, and more joy__ We all have anxious and stressful thoughts. Maybe yours happen when you watch the news, worry about a loved one, get ready for a big meeting, or stare at the ceiling in the night worrying about the future. Your heart pounds, your mind races, your sleep suffers. You may even wonder if your faith is weak or something is wrong with you. But neither is true.

Anxiety and stress are an inevitable part of being human, but they don't have to control your life. You really can live with more contentment and less worry, more inner peace and less fear, more joy and less stress.

From bestselling author Holley Gerth comes this heart-calming, faith-building collection of more than 100 prayers for those times you feel burdened by worry, stress, and anxiety. Whether you want to start or end your day with prayer or need to head right to the prayer that best fits your current concerns, this collection of Scripture and encouragement will help you release your anxiety to God and accept his peace in exchange.

Christianity Today Apologetics / Evangelism Book of the Year 2020

Christianity Today The Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year 2020

Contrary to popular belief, Christianity is not declining in the modern world. It has long been the world's most popular belief system, and looks set to remain so. Rather than dismissing Christianity, therefore, we must wrestle with its claims.

This book explores 12 hard questions that seem to undermine the Christian faith: the existence of suffering, the Bible's teaching on gender and sexuality, the reality of judgment, the authority of Scripture, the success of science, and more. Drawing on state-of-the-art academic research, personal stories, and deep scriptural excavation, this book argues that—when looked at more closely—what first seemed like roadblocks to faith actually become signposts.

A practical guide to meaningful ministry

Discover how to effectively share Jesus’ love with older people and those living with dementia in this practical and compassionate guide by experienced chaplain Ben Boland. Drawing from over fifteen years of ministry experience, Boland provides valuable insights, biblical wisdom, and hands–on strategies for meaningful spiritual care.

Priceless People addresses crucial topics including:

• Biblical foundations for ministry to older adults
• Effective communication strategies for people with dementia
• Practical approaches to pastoral care and discipleship
• Creative ideas for multisensory ministry and worship
• Guidance for navigating end–of–life care
• Tips for conducting dementia–friendly church services

Written for both professionals and volunteers, this accessible resource equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to overcome common challenges in elder care ministry. Boland combines theological depth with practical applications, offering clear guidance while addressing sensitive topics with wisdom and grace.

Whether you’re a pastoral care worker, church leader, family member, or church member, Priceless People will inspire and equip you to share Christ’s love more effectively with older adults and people living with dementia. Learn how to honor, value, and minister to these precious members of God’s family.

Do you ever find it hard to pray and don't know what to say?

Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. It's hard to find the time. It's repetitive, we get distracted and sometimes even bored. And the answers often feel few and far between. The good news? There is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God.

In Praying Women, bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical helps directly from God's Word, showing you how to

• know what to say when you pray
• understand how to use prayer as a weapon when you are in the midst of a struggle
• pray as joy-filled warriors, not anxious worriers
• let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now

Prayer changes you and it changes the world. You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again in your relationship with God, let Sheila Walsh show you how to become a strong praying woman.

Jane Austen turns detective in this spooky historical adventure by award-winning author Julia Golding!

It’s 1789 and a young Jane Austen turns detective as she seeks to solve the mysterious happenings at Southmoor Abbey. When a carriage accident forces a change of plans, 13-year-old Jane is sent to be a companion to Lady Cromwell for a week as the household prepares to celebrate the eldest son’s coming-of-age party. While there, Jane vows to solve the mystery of the ghostly monk in the Abbey grounds – for she does not believe in such stories!

But this is not the only strange occurrence for the adventurous young Jane to investigate. There are shivery night-time investigations, an Indian girl with secret talents, a library fire, two prize horses in danger, and friends to save from false accusations.

With notebook in hand and her faithful dog Grandison by her side, will Jane overcome the continuous obstacles and find out the truth?

This book provides a theologically rich commentary on the challenge of addiction and the long road to recovery. Written by a minister with extensive experience working with people who struggle with addictions, this book helps pastors understand the roots and realities of our universal human struggle with addictions and attachments while showing that together we have great hope for freedom, wholeness, and recovery. Readers will learn how to create and foster a Beatitude Community, the kind of environment Jesus prescribed for his people, to help addicts and those who love them heal from brokenness. Foreword by Bob Ekblad.

About the Series

Pastors are called to help people navigate the profound mysteries of being human, from birth to death and everything in between. This series, edited by leading pastoral theologian Jason Byassee, provides pastors and pastors-in-training with rich theological reflection on the various seasons that make up a human life, helping them minister with greater wisdom and joy.

The last battle is the greatest of all battles

During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge – not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.

The Waverley Abbey Insight Series is based on CWR's one-day seminars held at Waverley Abbey house to give insight into key issues that many people struggle with today.

Drawing on biblical wisdom and professional expertise, Insight into Managing Conflict, by Claire Musters and Chris Ledger, is packed with case studies, practical insights and scriptural guidelines.

In this powerful and personal reflection, a New York Times bestseller, President Jimmy Carter contemplates how faith has sustained him in happiness and disappointment and considers how we may find it in our own lives.

All his life, President Jimmy Carter has been a courageous exemplar of faith. Now he shares the lessons he learned. He writes, "The issue of faith arises in almost every area of human existence, so it is important to understand its multiple meanings. In this book, my primary goal is to explore the broader meaning of faith, its far-reaching effect on our lives, and its relationship to past, present, and future events in America and around the world. The religious aspects of faith are also covered, since this is how the word is most often used, and I have included a description of the ways my faith has guided and sustained me, as well as how it has challenged and driven me to seek a closer and better relationship with people and with God."

Quoting eminent Protestant theologians, in Faith President Carter describes his belief in religious freedom, moral politics, and the place of prayer in his daily life. He examines faith's many meanings, he describes how to accept it, live it, how to doubt and find faith again. This is a serious and moving reflection from one of America's most admired and respected citizens.

The faith has been defended by great and articulate voices down the centuries. But the challenges of scientific atheism mean we now need a fresh and flexible approach.

Alister McGrath is ideally placed to offer robust and intriguing insights into the biblical basis for apologetics and its historical uses.

He explores different pointers to faith, such as our innate sense of longing for justice, our appreciation for beauty, and the order we see in the physical world. Various approaches to sharing our faith with others are outlined and McGrath shows how explanations, arguments, stories, and images are all right and useful ways to communicate what we believe.

Armed with the tools we need to engage others on this subject, we are guided on choosing the best approach for our particular personality and how we can adapt our approach to suit our audience.

Practical, insightful and warmly affirming, this book will have you longing for a chance to put these techniques into practice.

Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Learn Self-Control

· A fun story that shows kids how to find their calm so they can be good listeners and good friends

· Includes conversation starters to help parents and young children personalize what's being learned

Friendly and outgoing, Happy is a boisterous puppy who is always excited! She has big ideas and an even bigger heart. But this tail-wagging, wiggly puppy often can't contain her boundless energy--which can be a little too much for some of the other dogs in her class at school, who may not always appreciate Happy's enthusiasm. She's found her fun, but now it's time for her to find her calm so that she can be a good listener and a good friend. This engaging book teaches kids the importance of self-control and gives them practical tools for developing it.

From veteran counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, The Daystar Dogs series follows Happy and her furry friends at the little yellow house in Nashville. As the puppies, and the kids they help, navigate hard situations, children will discover how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each puppy--and child--can make. Heartwarming and helpful, these books speak to the heart of what your child needs emotionally, socially, and spiritually today.

Everyone knows what it feels like to worry. But one of the clearest and repeated things the Bible tells us about worry is: Don’t. Don’t do it. It’s not worth it. It doesn’t work. And, oh yeah, by the way, it’s sin. And it’s not just a lighthearted, white collar, domesticated sin. It’s serious business. It’s deadly. It’ll ruin your life…and your eternity if you let it.

This short book is designed to help us understand worry all the way down to its roots and all the way up to its worst fruits. We want to see worry the way God does so that we can repent and by His grace be fully and finally free. We will never move past all sin and temptation in this life. But by the blood of Christ, we can see progressive and sustainable victory over sin in our lives.

Thank God that’s not all He tells us about worry. He is such a good and gracious Father. More than that, He is our great High Priest that has come and lived among us. He has suffered with us and for us. He fought the fight against worry with us and for us. He is our model of how to fight. He is also our Savior when we fall in the fight.

Olan Stubb’s wise book is an ideal read for anyone who struggles with worry.