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Book Cover: A Short History of Christianity
For 200 years, Christianity has had a varying but immense influence on world history.  Who better, then, than Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most accomplished historians, to bring us a history of this world-changing religion.
For 200 years, Christianity has had a varying but immense influence on world history.  Who better, then, than Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most accomplished historians, to bring us a history of this world-changing religion.
Published: 26/10/2011
Format: Digital
ISBN: 9781742534169
Book Cover: The Book of Rachael
By Leslie Cannold

What if the man you loved betrayed your brother?

Two thousand years ago, while a young Jewish preacher from Nazareth was gathering followers among the people of Galilee, his sister swept floors and dreamed of learning to read.

In Leslie Cannold's story, it is the women of Nazareth who take centre stage.

The rebellious, gifted Rachael, consigned by her sex to a life of drudgery.

Bindy, the crone who...

What if the man you loved betrayed your brother?

Two thousand years ago, while a young Jewish preacher from Nazareth was gathering followers among the people of Galilee, his sister swept floors and dreamed...

Published: 28/03/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921758089
RRP: $32.95
Book Cover: The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ
By Philip Pullman

In this ingenious and spellbinding retelling of the life of Jesus, Philip Pullman reimagines the most influential story ever told. Charged with mystery, compassion and great power, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ says something new about who Jesus was and asks questions that will resonate long after the book has been read. 

In this ingenious and spellbinding retelling of the life of Jesus, Philip Pullman reimagines the most influential story ever told. Charged with mystery, compassion and great power, The Good Man Jesus and...

Published: 28/03/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921758096
RRP: $23.95
Book Cover:  Christian Beginnings: From Nazareth to Nicaea, AD 30-325
By Geza Vermes

The creation of the Christian Church is one of the most important stories in the development of the world's history, but also one of the most enigmatic and little understood, shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding.  

The creation of the Christian Church is one of the most important stories in the development of the world's history, but also one of the most enigmatic and little understood, shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding...

Published: 26/09/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781846141508
RRP: $45.00
Book Cover: The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass
By Mary De Turris Poust

The Vatican-approved guide to opening up new connections to God.

Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to adapt monastic traditions to modern life, or seeking a deeper connection to Jesus through the Eucharist, giving rise to the growing popularity of Adoration.



The Vatican-approved guide to opening up new connections to God.

Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to...

Published: 12/04/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781615640751
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Early Christianity
By J Michael Matkin
With around 2 billion followers, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world. Especially dominant in the western world, today's Christianity has a wide variety of forms, beliefs, and practices. But what kind of world was Jesus of Nazareth born into? How was the initial Christian message received by the different cultures into which it was spread? What was its early background and foundation...
With around 2 billion followers, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world. Especially dominant in the western world, today's Christianity has a wide variety of forms, beliefs, and practices...
Published: 30/06/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592577569
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Catholicism, 3E
By Bob O'Gorman & Mary Faulkner
An updated and revised guide that, in its past editions, has told the story of being Catholic as Catholics themselves live their faith, every day of their lives. More so than ever before, this edition speaks to nonclergy, practicing Catholics, and interested others, as well as religious professionals and members of the clergy.
An updated and revised guide that, in its past editions, has told the story of being Catholic as Catholics themselves live their faith, every day of their lives. More so than ever before, this edition...
Published: 22/09/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592575350
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible, Third Edition
By James S Bell & Stan Campbell
Published in January 1999, The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Bible was a sensation. Providing a readable overview to the entire Bible, it was praised by readers for its wit, ease of use as a reference tool, and accessible presentation of the amazing stories of the Bible.

Including both the old and new testaments, this revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking...

Published in January 1999, The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Bible was a sensation. Providing a readable overview to the entire Bible, it was praised by readers for its wit, ease of use as a reference...
Published: 09/09/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592573899
RRP: $26.95
Book Cover: The Illustrated Bible
By Dorling Kindersley

The world's greatest story retold

Enjoy and understand the Bible as never before with The Illustrated Bible . All the greatest stories are brought to life from the Creation to the Book of Revelation through amazing photographs, works of art, historical artefacts, and specially commissioned maps.

Features on key figures from Adam and Abraham to Peter and Paul, and important sites such as Jericho, Jerusalem...



The world's greatest story retold

Enjoy and understand the Bible as never before with The Illustrated Bible . All the greatest stories are brought to life from the Creation to the Book of Revelation through...

Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781405391382
RRP: $59.95
Book Cover: The Barn Dance: Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth There is a Place Where the Magic Never Ends
By James F Twyman

'Once in a generation, a love story comes along that changes the way we look at life itself.  This is one such story.'
- Neale Donald Walsch

'If you've ever longed to reconnect with a loved one on the other side, this amazing story will convince you there is a meeting place where love never dies.'
- Arielle Ford



'Once in a generation, a love story comes along that changes the way we look at life itself.  This is one such story.'
- Neale Donald Walsch

'If you've ever longed to reconnect with a loved one on...

Published: 24/06/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781401928377
RRP: $18.95
Book Cover: The Lindisfame Gospels
By Janet Backhouse

The Lindisfarne Gospels, a manuscript produced in the Northumbrian island monastery of Lindisfarne at the end of the seventh century in honour of Saint Cuthbert, is one of the world's foremost masterpieces of book painting. It is a precious relic of early Christianity in England, and one of the nation's greatest treasures.

This is the first ever book to make the glories of the Lindisfarne Gospels accessible...

The Lindisfarne Gospels, a manuscript produced in the Northumbrian island monastery of Lindisfarne at the end of the seventh century in honour of Saint Cuthbert, is one of the world's foremost masterpieces...

Published: 05/03/1987
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780714824611
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: A Short History of Christianity
For 200 years, Christianity has had a varying but immense influence on world history.  Who better, then, than Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most accomplished historians, to bring us a history of this world-changing religion.
For 200 years, Christianity has had a varying but immense influence on world history.  Who better, then, than Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most accomplished historians, to bring us a history of this world-changing religion.
Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670075249
RRP: $45.00
Book Cover:  Jesus: A Biography from a Believer
By Paul Johnson

How is Jesus relevant to us today?

How is Jesus relevant to us today?

Published: 21/04/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143118770
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  American Scriptures: An Anthology of Sacred Writings
By Laurie F Maffly-Kipp

A groundbreaking collection of sacred Christian writings of American origin from Mormons, Shakers, Christian Scientists, and others.

A groundbreaking collection of sacred Christian writings of American origin from Mormons, Shakers, Christian Scientists, and others.

Published: 10/12/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143106197
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover:  Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650-1920
By Thomas D Hamm

A uniquely comprehensive collection of work from the Religious Society of Friends, one of the most distinctive Christian sects in the English-speaking world

A uniquely comprehensive collection of work from the Religious Society of Friends, one of the most distinctive Christian sects in the English-speaking world

Published: 21/04/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780143106319
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover: A History of Christianity
By Diarmaid MacCulloch

Christianity, one of the world's great religions, has had an incalculable impact on human history. This book, now the most comprehensive and up to date single volume work in English, describes not only the main ideas and personalities of Christian history, its organisation and spirituality, but how it has changed politics, sex, and human society.

Christianity, one of the world's great religions, has had an incalculable impact on human history. This book, now the most comprehensive and up to date single volume work in English, describes not only...

Published: 29/10/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141021898
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Letters of Abelard & Heloise
By Betty Radice
The story of the relationship between Abelard and Heloise is one of the world's most celebrated and tragic love affairs. It is told through the letters of Peter Abelard, a French philosopher and one of the greatest logicians of the twelfth century, and his gifted pupil Heloise. Through their impassioned writings unfolds the story of a romance, from its reckless, ecstatic beginnings through to public...
The story of the relationship between Abelard and Heloise is one of the world's most celebrated and tragic love affairs. It is told through the letters of Peter Abelard, a French philosopher and one of...
Published: 10/02/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140448993
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover:  Revelations of Divine Love
By Of Norwich Julian
'Just because I am a woman, must I therefore believe that I must not tell you about the goodness of God, when I saw at the same time both his goodness, and his wish that it should be known?' Coming from a society where women were barred from serious writing and teaching, Julian, an anchorite in the great medieval city of Norwich, nevertheless used the English vernacular of the day to describe an extraordinary...
'Just because I am a woman, must I therefore believe that I must not tell you about the goodness of God, when I saw at the same time both his goodness, and his wish that it should be known?' Coming from...
Published: 12/10/1998
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140446739
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover: The History of the Church
Published: 19/03/1990
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140445350
RRP: $9.95
Book Cover:  Praise of Folly
By Erasmus
Erasmus of Rotterdam (c. 1466-1536) is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance humanist movement, which abandoned medieval pieties in favour of a rich new vision of the individual's potential. Praise of Folly , written to amuse his friend Sir Thomas More, is Erasmus's best-known work.
Erasmus of Rotterdam (c. 1466-1536) is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance humanist movement, which abandoned medieval pieties in favour of a rich new vision of the individual's potential. Praise...
Published: 31/03/1994
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140446081
RRP: $9.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

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