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"“IT’S A SONG WHICH ILLUSTRATES THE BITTERSWEET PARADOX BETWEEN DISTANCE AND CLOSENESS. PAUL MCCARTNEY RECOGNISED IMMEDIATELY THE RELIGIOUS CONNOTATIONS OF THE SONG. THE WORDS OF THE SONG SPEAK TO A MOTHER’S WATCHING PRESENCE, A COMFORTER OF THE BROKEN HEARTED PEOPLE OF THE WORLD WHOSE ADVICE IS TO WAIT, TO TRUST, AND BELIEVE THAT EVERYTHING WILL COME RIGHT IN THE END.”IVOR MOODY ON ‘LET IT BE’Songs For The Soul is a collection of musical musings and discussions from author Ivor Moody. In this book, Moody discusses his own interpretations of popular songs by the likes of The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel.Moody sees popular music as a natural extension of his own spirituality, and writes that each of the six songs featured in this book contains “a treasury of blessings”. He argues that whilst the songs are in fact secular that they should not be dismissed or condemned, rather, they are open to spiritual interpretation. That music and the personal meanings we take from it should be incorporated into our everyday worship.Featuring discussions on these classic songs:‘Let it Be’ by The Beatles‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ by Bob Dylan‘The Sounds of Silence’ by Simon & Garfunkel‘Message in a Bottle’ by The Police‘Don’t Let me be Misunderstood’ by Nina Simone‘True Colours’ by Eva CassidyAdvance praise for Songs For The Soul:From ‘Message in a Bottle’ to ‘Let it Be’, Ivor Moody opens up the deepest messages, and lets these old songs be something new in the minds of the reader. Moving seamlessly from Sting to George Herbert, from Nina Simone to St. Paul he finds the hidden treasures and the spiritual nourishment nestled and embedded in popular song and links them to the great themes of scripture and the great spiritual writings of the past”.(Revd Dr) Malcolm Guite"

“The complexity of today’s society and the challenges faced by the family require a greater effort on the part of the whole Christian community in preparing those who are about to be married…In this regard the Synod Fathers agreed on the need to involve the entire community more extensively by stressing the witness of families themselves and by grounding marriage preparation in the process of Christian initiation by bringing out the connection between marriage, baptism and the other sacraments. The Fathers also spoke of the need for specific programmes of marriage preparation aimed at giving couples a genuine experience of participation in ecclesial life and a complete introduction to various aspects of family life” Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia #206 Preparing couples to confidently live out their lifelong project is a great joy and responsibility for the whole Christian community. By saying ‘I do’ they begin a journey that calls for great generosity and commitment. It is our task as church to welcome them, help them discern their vocation, and then walk with them throughout the seasons of married life, supporting them as they gradually discover the dignity and beauty of their calling.Preparing couples to confidently live out their ‘lifelong project is a great joy and responsibility for the whole Christian community.These Guidelines for the Preparation of Couples for Marriage express the goodness of marriage and richness of Church teaching in:-An extensive theological preface;-The suggested content for marriage preparation programmes;-The need for training and support of clergy and lay people;-The benefit and impact of the ministry of marriage preparation;-Options for planning local provision of marriage preparation by a collaborative team of clergy and lay people.

The Bum Drum Conundrum teaches children about the value of consent and that saying "no" when you don't like something is ALWAYS ok. Written by Melanie Proulx and Ashley Lanni, The Bum Drum Conundrum tackles the topic of consent in a way that is fun and easy for children to understand, allowing parents to discuss this really important topic with young children in a simple, straightforward, way. Increasingly, the topic of consent is being discussed inside and outside of the classroom. The Bum Drum Conundrum is a stepping stone in helping start these conversations.

What if your routine could make you happier every single day?So often our routine is based on what everyone else needs. Our work and family life fill our days up to the brim and we squeeze in what we can for ourselves in between. And, if we're totally honest, in the dim hours when the truth seeps out between the cracks, we realise we might have lost ourselves a little along the way. In The Happiness Habits Transformation, former life coach Michelle Reeves urges us to take a time-out (without feeling guilty about it) to rebuild our daily routine into one that serves us - one habit at a time. Through her personal experience of depression and how she rebuilt her life througha combination of 8 simple happiness habits, you'll discover how you can create a simple routine with time to focus on YOU, release yourself from the habit of negativity, boost your self-esteem and dream and plan out your biggest, scariest and most exciting goals. New for the second edition: Michelle explains how these habits continue to support her as she navigates a new season of her life through perimenopause and beyond, and shares success stories from others who have woven the habits into their own routines.

More Than a Me is a hardback picture book and is aimed at a younger audience. However, its beauty and its message will touch the hearts of anyone who reads it. GBP1 from every copy of More Than a Me purchased from our website will be donated to War Child UK. War Child UK is a charity dedicated to helping children whose lives have been disrupted by war and conflict. Founded in 1993, the charity helps to rebuild the lives of children in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Central African Republic. It is also a cause very close to the heart of More Than a Me author Lilian Kars.

"Might Make You Smile is a collection of short stories based on real events from real people living with or recovering from cancer. Written by Brenda Burling, with help from people all over the UK, Might Make You Smile is far from your typical book about cancer. Mainly because the focus here isn’t on the disease; it’s on the people. Might Make You Smile tells the stories that you don’t often hear. From getting funny looks on your commute because your eyebrows are green, to losing your wig and even getting your nipple shot off with a foam dart; Might Make You Smile really does cover everything. Often funny and always heartwarming, Might Make You Smile is the book that demonstrates that even The Big C comes with a sense of humour.Talking about the inspiration for the book, Brenda said: “The idea for Might Make You Smile came to me whilst listening to friends telling me of their experiences during cancer treatments,” Brenda says. “When a very close friend was diagnosed at the end of 2015 I knew I had to write the book. I had no idea how the concept would work other than a gut instinct and the desire to make anyone affected by cancer feel connected through sharing the experiences of others.”10% of proceeds from sales of Might Make You Smile will be donated to the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity and Brenda is excited to be helping a cause close to so many with this book. “The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity has helped so many people I have spoken to and Brafternoon was closely linked to the charity too”. Brafternoon – a support group close to Brenda’s hometown in Essex – have been huge supporters of the project. Brenda has been involved with the group since finding out about them whilst helping a friend. “I already knew Anita, but discovered she also ran the Brafternoon support group and I took my friend along. Whilst there I announced my idea to the group explaining I’d already got some stories and would they be interested in contributing? Again the response was amazing.”

Amos is a very grumpy anteater who doesn't want to share with anyone. He hides away, keeping himself to himself. One day, he gets into trouble and there's no one around to help him, until another anteater comes along and teaches Amos the power of friendship. The first book in The Animal Alphabet series, Amos the Anteater is a story about a selfish anteater who loves to eat. The other anteaters don't like Amos, because he keeps all of the ants for himself. One day, after eating too much Amos gets into trouble and there's no one around to help him. Another adventurous anteater eventually comes to his rescue and Amos learns that being friendly is the best way to be!The Animal Alphabet is a series of books teaching children their ABCs through fun and extraordinary children's stories about animals - some of them more unusual than the others. Each original story is based on an important message for children to learn - being friendly, sharing with others, saving money - and filled to the brim with animal facts. Other books in the Animal Alphabet Series:- Benny the Beaver - Cleo the Camel - Dash the Dolphin - Esme the Elephant - Frank the Flamingo

Benny and his brother Bob are Beavers. One day, whilst digging under water for supplies, the pair find a treasure chest. Who gets the treasure? That's what they can't decide! Will they ever learn to share?The second book in The Animal Alphabet series, Benny the Beaver is a story about two brothers who need to learn to share. After finding treasure whilst out foraging, the two beavers argue who should claim the jewels as theirs. After a bit of a squabble and a tug of war, the pair decide that the best thing to do is to share the magic of the treasure with all of their friends at a place we now call Treasure Lake!The Animal Alphabet is a series of books teaching children their ABCs through fun and extraordinary children's stories about animals - some of them more unusual than the others. Each original story is based on an important message for children to learn - being friendly, sharing with others, saving money - and filled to the brim with animal facts. Other books in the Animal Alphabet Series:- Amos the Anteater - Cleo the Camel - Dash the Dolphin - Esme the Elephant - Frank the Flamingo

Cleo is a very clever Camel who loves to shop. The problem is, she doesn't really know how to stop! She'll buy anything and everything, whatever the cost. Video Games, spy glasses, socks - the lot. Will Cleo ever be able to save her money?Shopping can be very addictive - something Cleo the Camel knows all too well. The third book in the Animal Alphabet series, Cleo... is a story about why we need to save money. Cleo discovers her love of retail therapy during a visit to a fancy Egyptian market. She wanders the shops and buys everything in sight, piling it onto her back and shopping until she drops! Soon enough, Cleo learns the error of her ways and her money goes straight into a piggy bank these days. The Animal Alphabet is a series of books teaching children their ABCs through fun and extraordinary children's stories about animals - some of them more unusual than the others. Each original story is based on an important message for children to learn - being friendly, sharing with others, saving money - and filled to the brim with animal facts. Other books in the Animal Alphabet Series:- Amos the Anteater - Benny the Beaver - Dash the Dolphin - Esme the Elephant - Frank the Flamingo