Book of the Month

Heartsongs. Pinky Agnew. 187pp $29.95 Random House, NZ

A collection of special poems, readings prayers and prose for any wedding or commitment ceremony compiled by NZ celebrant Pinky Agnew.

Classical love, holy love, love and laughter, inspirational love, wishes for love - there is something for everyone here.

An ideal resource for ministers and celebrants, people planning their own wedding and just for the pleasure of reading romantic verse.

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The Freedom Walk. Anna Johnstone. colour and bw photos 80pp $24.95 Johnstone2, NZ

Johnstone’s first book The God Walk ($24.95) has been one of our best-sellers this year. So we are delighted to introduce her second book of reflections and photographs.

Here are beautiful reflections on Bible texts and photos to read for your own inspiration, enjoyment, and comfort, or to share in worship services, quiet days and retreats. They will offer spiritual nourishment to hungry hearts. In the style of Joy Cowley.

“Such powerful, contemp­orary images.” Joyce Huggett

Living by the sword? the ethics of armed intervention. Tom Frame. 278pp $49.95
Univ NSW, Aust.

In what circumstances is military intervention justified and what constitutes a ‘just’ war? Dr Frame, Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence force, looks at military experience from a Christian ethical perspective. He surveys attitudes to war, the moral status of the nation-state and international sovereignty, and the recent emphasis on collective security.

Steps to life: a spiritual journey with Christian mysticism and the Twelve Steps. Joanna Thyer. 171pp $29.95, ABC Books, Aust.

Thyer combines the key elements of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step programme with the teachings of the Christian spiritual tradition to make the search for depth and meaning in our lives more accessible. She shows how to develop the strength and confidence needed to deal with depression, addictions or low self esteem.

The Treaty: every New Zealander’s guide to the Treaty of Waitangi. Marcia Stenson. 155pp $26.95 Random House, NZ

Why does something signed in 1840 matter to us today?

What are the principles of the Treaty?

Who could or should own parts of the seabed and foreshore?

We are beginning to realise that the Treaty will be an important part of our future as well of our past and present. With detailed research and clear, no-nonsense text, this book presents key information on the Treaty directly and simply to make the main issues accessible.

Bullshit, Backlash & Bleeding Hearts: a confused person’s guide to The Great Race Row. David Slack. 199pp $27.95 Penguin, NZ

At last, the book that digs behind the slogans, myths, mud-slinging and mis­conceptions on ALL sides of the current Treaty and race debate to explain exactly where we are, how we got here and where we’re heading.

Where did this Pakeha backlash come from? Just how ‘privileged’ are Maori? Can anyone define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi? Is Don Brash playing with fire or is he just saying what needed to be said?

Using a wide range of sources, from the politicians driving the debate to acknowledged experts and the best cultural commentators, author David Slack leads us through the political minefields, the talkback battle zones and the dinner party arguments to answer these and other vital questions about the state we’re in.

The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2005. David Mosser, ed. 440pp $44.95. Abingdon, US.

This popular annual has fresh sermon ideas, creative anecdotes and stories. It includes: three sermon briefs per Sunday directly linked to one of the week's Scripture texts - weekly worship services, including a call to worship, worship theme, and pastoral prayer - benedictions, a Scripture index, and a complete listing of readings for the lectionary year.

Abingdon Worship Annual 2005: Contemporary and Traditional Resources for Worship Leaders. Mary Scifres & Brian Beu, eds. 272pp. $54,95 Abingdon, US.

This new book aims to help ministers create coordinated and moving traditional and contemporary worship experiences. It offers:  weekly lectionary readings for each Sunday - calls to worship - praise sentences and gathering words - pastoral and congregational prayers - benedictions and blessings.

An ideal companion to the Abingdon Preaching Annual.

Zondervan Pastor’s Annual 2005: an idea and resource book. T T Crabtree. 381pp $42.95 Zondervan, US.

This annual best-selling resource for preachers provides a planned preaching program for an entire year, including Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and midweek sermons as well as helps for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and youth meetings.

Upper Room Disciplines 2005: a book of daily devotions. 384pp $26.95 Upper Room, US.

Find a calm place in the midst of life’s demands through the pages of Disciplines 2005. This daily companion offers encouraging and challenging words that can help shape your life.

The book includes:

•  Bible readings based on the Revised Common Lectionary

•  Meditations from 53 writers

•  Prayers that encourage thought and action

The Lord is My Shepherd: healing wisdom of the 23rd Psalm. Harold Kushner. 175pp $28.95 Anchor, US

Rabbi Kushner believes that the 23rd Psalm offers spiritual riches that can change a  person’s life. He has found that these simple verses have an almost magical power to comfort and calm.

The psalm does not pretend that life is ever easy, but it offers a masterful guide to living in the world with faith and courage.

Also by Kushner: When Bad Things Happen to Good People $27.95, Living a Life That Matters $24.95

In Stock – 2005 / Year A Annuals and resources

We now have these resources for ministers and pastors in stock:

 ·         Abingdon Preaching Annual 2005, Abindgon, $ 44.95

·         Abingdon Worship Annual 2005: Contemporary and Traditional Resources for Worship Leaders, Abingdon, $ 54.95

·         Augsburg Sermons 3: Gospels, Series A, Augsburg Fortress, $39.95

·         Augsburg sermons for children: Gospels Year A , Augsburg Fortress, $27.95

·         Living Stones: Year A Complete Resource Book by Susan Sayers, Kevin Mayhew, UK, $72.95 Sunday school lesson material for ages 3-14 starting with Advent 2004

·         Lectionary & Calendar 2004-2005. Year A Matthew (Yellow) , Methodist Church of NZ, $3.00

·         Texts for preaching: Year A: a lectionary commentary based on the NRSV, Westminster John Knox, $74.95

·         Minister's Manual: 2005 Edition, Wiley-Jossey-Bass, $49.95

·         Zondervan 2005 Pastor's Annual: An Ideas and Resource Book, Zondervan, $42.95

And we have plenty of these resources for personal devotional reading now in stock:

·         Upper Room Disciplines 2005 now $26.96

·         Light for our Path: now $26.95

·         Words for Today: now $26.95

Click here to view the full list of the Annuals we can offer you and order form on our web site www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/2005_Year_A.htm

Please email us sales@epworthbooks.org.nz if you would like an Annuals order form posted to you.

Asian Christian Theologies – Three volume set

By arrangement with NZ member of the editorial team John England of Christchurch, we are able to offer you these important reference books published 2002-2004 at a special price of $60 each or $150 for the complete set.

Asian Christian Theologies: A research guide to author’s movements, sources.

Volume 1: Asia Region, South Asia, Australasia 679pp hbk Orbis, US, 2002

Volume 2: Southeast Asia 684pp hbk Orbis, US 2003

Volume 3: Northeast Asia 768pp hbk Orbis, US 2004

These volumes present a comprehensive guide to study and research in the contextual theologies of every country in the Asian region from the 7^th to 20^th centuries. Regional and country chapters provide entries with full bibliographies for a wide range of people, movements and publications. These are also set within their historical and religious context, with particular emphasis on sources previously unavailable from earlier periods, and from centres, movements and women’s networks.

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We enjoy locating and supplying books from New Zealand and overseas for our customers. We can provide books on any topic – not just religious titles. Please contact us for a price and time to deliver next time you need any book or music CD.