ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE A LIFE FOREVER. ‘An exceptional read’ The Sunday Times ‘Vital glimmers of hope enlighten this profoundly poignant book’ Guardian A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses. Inspired by a true story, this is the perfect read for fans of The Book Thief and Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl.Vienna, 1936.Elsa, Leo and Max have always been best friends, a special team of three. Then the Nazis come.   As a growing darkness descends around them, Leo and Elsa run for their lives, taking two very different paths across Europe. And Max, once their closest friend, now becomes the enemy as he is drawn into the Hitler Youth. Will the friends ever find their way back to each other? Will they want to?   Inspired by a true story, WHEN THE WORLD WAS OURS is an extraordinary novel that is as powerful as it is heartbreaking, and shows how the bonds of love, family and friendship allow glimmers of hope to flourish, even in the most hopeless of times. Three friends. Two sides. One memory.   Read more

Building on the Oxford AQA GCSE Religious Studies Student Books, this Revision Guide offers a structured approach to revising. 1. RECAP: key content from the Student Book is condensed and re-presented in simple visual styles to make content memorable and help retention. 2. APPLY: students actively apply the content they have just revised to build the knowledge and evaluative skills needed for the exams. 3. REVIEW: regular opportunities to practice exam questions and review answers direct students to pinpoint any areas of weakness in knowledge or skills, identifying where they'll need to concentrate their efforts for further revision. This Revision Guide is ideal for students combining Christianity and Hinduism. With all the essential content condensed and made memorable, and plenty of exam practice, tips and annotated sample answers, students can feel confidently and prepared. Read more

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSE Subject: Religious Studies First teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018This Student Book has been approved by AQA.This textbook offers a tried and tested approach to cover the study of Hinduism, and thematic studies from the perspective of Hinduism. Each chapter sets clear objectives and topic summaries, helping students understand what they need to know. Case studies provide a real-life story or perspective, showing Hinduism as it is practised today, and offering contemporary ethical issues for debate. The book includes a range of activity types and study tips to develop understanding in the classroom or at home. There is also further assessment guidance throughout the book, offering revision checklists, practice questions and sample answer activities to support the new question types. Read more

From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and Tamarind & the Star of Ishta comes a atmospheric, magical adventure with a stunning twist ...'A magical stormy adventure' THE TIMES'A gem for readers of eight-plus' THE GUARDIAN'A deliciously addictive, one-sitting type of read' NIZRANA FAROOK, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT'A beautiful weaving of myth and magic ... Simply stunning' ZILLAH BETHELL, AUTHOR OF THE SHARK CALLERAarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as she can remember.Like the weather, Aunt rules her world with rare warmth. Aarti's only comforts are a book of Indian myths full of blue gods, a fox's friendship, and a toy rabbit she finds in a locked room. Then, she learns Aunt has been feeding her lies. Fate intervenes when a half-drowned boy washes up on the beach. With his help, Aarti hopes to remember who she really is ... and perhaps find a way home.The mesmerising third novel from one of the most exciting writers of middle-grade fictionJasbinder is the author of the Costa Book Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and Indie Book Award-winning Tamarind & the Star of IshtaThemes of identity, faith and belonging with a stunning twist in an evocative and remote Scottish island setting Read more

The Living Faiths series encourages students to actively engage with religious education by looking into how faiths are practised and lived in people's daily lives. This Student Book covers Hinduism through unique real-life case studies of young people and their families, making RE relevant to KS3 RE Students today. This Student Book uses an enquiry-led approach to help students relate to religion through engaging activities, end-of-chapter assessment tasks, and links to rich audio-visual content. Read more

Provide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.‘Knowing Religion’ is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Hinduism as well as Hinduism in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a ‘knowledge organiser’ at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, and datesSpark discussion and assess understanding with questions for each lesson including longer-form discursive questions to provide extended writing and essay practiceEach book structured as 16 lessons to offer flexibility and map onto the school timetable with easeThe ‘Knowing Religion’ series also includes resources on Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism Read more

“Brilliant, hilarious, and oh-so-romantic.” —BuzzFeed “Swoony, steamy.” —Entertainment Weekly The Hating Game meets Booksmart by way of Morgan Matson in this unforgettable romantic comedy about two rival overachievers whose relationship completely transforms over the course of twenty-four hours.Today, she hates him. It’s the last day of senior year. Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been bitter rivals for all of high school, clashing on test scores, student council elections, and even gym class pull-up contests. While Rowan, who secretly wants to write romance novels, is anxious about the future, she’d love to beat her infuriating nemesis one last time. Tonight, she puts up with him. When Neil is named valedictorian, Rowan has only one chance at victory: Howl, a senior class game that takes them all over Seattle, a farewell tour of the city she loves. But after learning a group of seniors is out to get them, she and Neil reluctantly decide to team up until they’re the last players left—and then they’ll destroy each other. As Rowan spends more time with Neil, she realizes he’s much more than the awkward linguistics nerd she’s sparred with for the past four years. And, perhaps, this boy she claims to despise might actually be the boy of her dreams. Tomorrow…maybe she’s already fallen for him. Read more

Provide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.‘Knowing Religion’ is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism as well as these religions in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a ‘knowledge organiser’ at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, and datesSpark discussion and assess understanding with questions for each lesson including longer-form discursive questions to provide extended writing and essay practiceEach book structured as 16 lessons to offer flexibility and map onto the school timetable with easeThe ‘Knowing Religion’ series also includes resources on Christianity, Judaism and Islam Read more

Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2019Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2017Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2019Chosen as one of the Guardian's Best Books of 2019'This book is such a light-filled, huge-hearted delight of an adventure.' KATHERINE RUNDELL'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.' TELEGRAPHAsha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. Money is tight and she misses her papa who works in the city. When he suddenly stops sending his wages, a ruthless moneylender ransacks their home and her mother talks of leaving.From her den in the mango tree, Asha makes a pact with her best friend, Jeevan, to find her father and make things right. But the journey is dangerous: they must cross the world's highest mountains and face hunger, tiredness – even snow leopards.And yet, Asha has the unshakeable sense that the spirit bird of her grandmother – her nanijee – is watching over her ...A gorgeously original and magical adventure set in India, for children aged 9 and up. From the author of Tamarind & the Star of Ishta – longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Prize. Explores themes of faith, family and friendship while capturing the wild, rich heart of contemporary India. Read more

The author of this book uses her insight gained from two visits to India and several interviews with Hindus living in Britain to focus on the central elements of Hinduism. Topics covered include Hindu beliefs, Gods and Goddesses, worship at home and the mandir, festivals and family events, pilgrimage, India today and Hindus in Britain. Other books in the "Words and Pictures" series look at Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Read more

This book contains 33 units, including: What is Hinduism, The Caste System, family life, Reverence for animals, Hinduism and women, Wealth and poverty, Hindus and creation, The sacredness of life, Caring for the environment. It is also supported by a teacher book. Read more

Meet the Patel family, especially Sumitra and her brother Krishna, both eleven years old, and join with their friends Peter and Susan as they learn something of what it means to be a Hindu living in Britain today. Come and see their home and share a meal with them. Feel the dignity and the pure fun of the major ceremonies in which the Patels take part during the course of a year. Be it a bonfire party or a wedding, you are sure to find a festival that captures your interest, even if it is different from those with which you are more familiar. Read more

♦ Illustrated ♦ Easy to understand ♦ For Children ♦ Introduction to Hinduism ♦Discover the fascinating world of Hinduism with our comprehensive beginner's guide!Perfect for young readers, this book covers all aspects of the Hindu religion, including its major deities, sacred texts, festivals, and cultural practices. With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children will be captivated by the stories of Hanuman, Ganesha, and other beloved Hindu gods and goddesses.Learn about the importance of dharma, karma, and ahimsa in Hindu philosophy and ethics, and explore the intricate architecture of Hindu temples and monuments. Our guide also features easy-to-follow instructions on how to perform puja, making it a practical and engaging resource for both parents and educators.Our aim is to provide a fun and informative introduction to the rich and diverse culture of Hinduism.As you read this book with your children, we encourage you to engage with them and encourage questions and discussion. Hinduism is a complex and multifaceted religion, and we hope that this book will spark your child's curiosity and inspire them to learn more.We also want to emphasize that this book is meant to be an introduction and is not meant to be an exhaustive guide to Hinduism. We hope that it will provide a foundation for your child's continued exploration and learning.With over 80% of Indians practicing Hinduism, this guide is an essential tool for cultural understanding and education.The print copy also contains pages for taking notes. Read more

'Has everything I like: humour, action, great characters and awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy Jackson 'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of Artemis FowlThe first book in an exciting AND funny adventure series.Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school.Whilst her classmates are jetting off to exotic locales, she'll be at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where her mother works.Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?When Aru's schoolmates dare her to prove that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, she doesn't think there's any harm in lighting it. Little does Aru know that lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction.Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and, accompanied by a wise-cracking pigeon and her long-lost half-sister, it's up to Aru to save them.Pacy, page-turning storytellingcharming, funny writingrelatable characters to root fora diverse, original feel to the set-up - drawing inspiration from Hindu godsPraise for Aru Shah and the End of Time:"The characters and gods that make up Chokshi’s world are hilarious ... The empowerment that Chokshi places in her two main characters of Aru and Mini, tells readers that girls are strong and fierce and not to be underestimated." Bill Gowsell, Laughing Place"Chokshi weaves an engrossing adventure that will leave readers anticipating the next installment." Publishers Weekly Read more

*THE TOP-TEN BESTSELLER* From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black! Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, tasked with cleansing the bodies of the dead so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a hunger for the living. When her convent is attacked, Artemisia defends it by awakening a revenant. Wielding this ancient spirit’s extraordinary power almost consumes her – but only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a revenant, has any chance of saving Loraille. As Artemisia unravels a sinister mystery of saints, secrets and dark magic, her bond with the revenant grows. And when a hidden evil begins to surface, she discovers that facing this enemy may require her to betray everything she’s been taught to believe – if the revenant doesn’t betray her first.Praise for Sorcery of Thorns: 'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story' – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series 'If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you’ll be right at home at Summershall' – Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'An enthralling adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love story, and a world worth staying lost in' – Kirkus Reviews, starred review Read more

'Has everything I like: humour, action, great characters and awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy Jackson'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of Artemis FowlThe fourth fast-paced fantasy adventure starring Aru Shah!Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can't remember what it was.She's pretty sure she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the Sleeper's daughter, like her.Aru's biggest question, though, is why every adult she has loved and trusted so far has failed her.Will she come to peace with what they've done before she has to wage the battle of her life?Pacy, page-turning storytelling with charm and humour For fans of Jasbinder Bilan, Kwame Mbalia and the Percy Jackson seriesAru Shah and the End of Time (book 1) is a New York Times bestseller. In 2020, it made TIME's 100 Best Fantasy Books of all Time Read more

This brief introduction to Hinduism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Hindu beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.It is ideal for courses on Hinduism and South Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world. Read more

In 1017 CE, at the behest of Sultan Mahmud of Persia, Alberuni, also known as Al-Biruni, travelled to India toearn about the Hindus and to discuss with them questions of religion, science anditerature and what formed the very basis of their civilization. He remained in India for thirteen years, his exploration and study of the country gave way to a scholarly work that, in its profound understanding of almost all aspects of Indianife, remained unmatched for eight hundred years. Read more

The foundational text on dharma and Hindu philosophy, exquisitely rendered by one of our most eminent Sanskrit translatorsAs a spiritual guide, the Bhagavadgita is a mesmerizing account of the debate between right and wrong, and the bond between action and consequence. One of the core Hindu scriptures, it is part of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, and unfolds in the form of a dialogue between Krishna and the Pandava prince, Arjuna. This beautifully produced bilingual edition is a masterful verse-for-verse translation, providing the original Sanskrit verses alongside the English rendition. Bibek Debroy's deep familiarity with the text yields a treasure trove of insights that will delight the scholar and the lay reader alike, making this essential reading for anyone with an abiding interest in Indian scriptures. Read more