The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure.A timeless classic.Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale, ‘The Hobbit’. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.J.R.R. Tolkien's book 'The Fall of Númenor' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2022-11-07. Read more

Quick-fire practice for achieving the best grades. From CGP – the GCSE experts!Find out how your GCSE Religious Studies revision is going with CGP's AQA A Revision Question Cards. There are 64 cards in the pack, covering the Christianity and Islam options.Each card starts off by testing whether you have the basic facts and the key terms clear in your mind. They then move on to religious teachings and quotes from sacred texts. There are also lots of questions to get you thinking about opposing points of view - either within a religion or between religions. Flip the card over and you’ll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know.Don't miss matching study notes for the whole course in our AQA A GCSE Religious Studies (Christianity and Islam) Revision Guide (9781789085709). Read more

The first book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018!'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONSWhen Elliot wishes upon a star, he doesn't expect a constellation to crash into a dungheap on his family farm. The star is Virgo. She thinks she's perfect. Elliot doesn't. And together they release Thanatos, evil Daemon of Death ... epic fail. They need the King of the Gods and his noble steed. Instead, they get a chubby Zeus and his high horse Pegasus.Are the Gods really ready to save the world? And is the world really ready for the Gods?An exciting, laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque adventure.Shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award. Hilarious and heartfelt, Who Let the Gods Out? is the first in a series centred on the Olympian gods - perfect for fans of Greek mythology!Loved Who Let the Gods Out? Make sure to check out the other books in the series, starting with book 2, Simply the Quest! Read more

This Complete Revision & Practice book is a fantastic guide to the GCSE AQA A Religious Studies course! It's filled with straightforward study notes for Christianity, Catholic Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Themes A-H, plus there's complete coverage of Judaism online. We've included exam-style questions for every topic, plus a full practice paper (including answers). There's also plenty of exam advice and guidance on spelling, punctuation and grammar - it's worth 5% of the overall grade, after all! For added funsies, we've also included lots of digital extras. Yep - this book comes with access to fun quizzes and online knowledge organisers which summarise all the key topics, and there's a free Online Edition of the whole book too! 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 Islam. With all the essential content condensed and made memorable, and plenty of exam practice, tips and annotated sample answers, students can feel confidently prepared. Read more

Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling and critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series, available here in a paperback slipcase.First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, the first book in the series, Northern Lights, won the UK's top awards for children's literature.Today, the story of Lyra and her daemon is read and loved by adults and children alike.This boxset contains all three original books in the series and has cover illustrations by esteemed artist, Chris Wormell, who also illustrated the Book of Dust series.This slipcase contains single paperback editions of:Northern LightsThe Golden CompassThe Amber Spyglass Read more

Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ,Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's divinity.In this revised and updated edition of The Case for Christ, Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools such as Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis, asking hard-hitting questions--and taking a deeper look at the evidence from the fields of science, philosophy, and history.In his comprehensive investigation, Strobel doesn't shy away from challenging questions, including:How reliable is the New Testament?Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible?Is Jesus who he said he was?Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event?What does all of the evidence point to--and what does it mean today?Winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award and twice nominated for the Christian Book of the Year Award, The Case for Christ has been adapted into a major motion picture and has now sold over 5 million copies worldwide.This edition includes scores of revisions and additions, including updated material on archaeological and manuscript discoveries, fresh recommendations for further study, and an interview with the author that tells dramatic stories about the book's impact, provides behind-the-scenes information, and responds to critiques of the book by skeptics.Strobel's thorough examination reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction: it's a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. Discover The Case for Christ today.Praise for The Case for Christ:"Nobody knows how to sift truth from fiction like an experienced investigative reporter, or to argue a case like someone trained at Yale Law School. Lee Strobel brings both qualifications to this remarkable book. In addition to his own tremendous testimony as atheist-turned-Christian, the author marshals the irrefutable depositions of recognized "expert witnesses" to build his ironclad case for Jesus Christ. The Case for Christ sets a new standard among existing contemporary apologetics."--D. James Kennedy, PhD, senior minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Read more

The My Little Christening Gift Books set includes three books in a slipcase.My Little Christening Bible (64 pp.) includes the best-known stories from the Old and New Testaments re-told in a child-friendly style by Sally Ann Wright, author of The Children's Bible.My Little Christening Prayers (48 pp.) includes a selection of familiar and classic prayers.My Little Christening Book The 32-page baby record book includes space to note all the milestones of a child's life and will be treasured by families for years to come.All the books feature Frank Endersby's charming illustrations. Read more

If you're after an all-in-one book for KS3 Religious Education, look no further than CGP's Complete Revision & Practice. It's packed with crystal-clear study notes covering Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. There are plenty of practice questions to help students develop the skills they'll need for GCSE, and we've included two mini practice exam papers to test how much they really know - plus answers. What’s more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included so you can read it on a PC, Mac or tablet. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain access. And of course, CGP has unmissable Complete Revision & Practice books for KS3 Geography (9781841463926) and History (9781841463919). Read more

This definitive paperback edition features nine illustrations and two maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien, and a preface by Christopher Tolkien.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.J.R.R. Tolkien's book 'The Fall of Númenor' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2022-11-07. Read more

The second book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons!'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1Elliot Hooper's troubles are far from over: his mum's health worsens, he's struggling at school, and a bunch of anarchic Greek immortals have moved into his home – including teen goddess Virgo, who's in trouble with the Zodiac.What's more, death-daemon Thanatos and his scary mum, Nyx, are at large – and determined to destroy the world.As even more immortal allies and enemies emerge, Virgo and Elliot must learn how to be heroes ...The second book in the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! An exciting, laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque adventureBook 1 was shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award Hilarious and heartfelt, the Who Let the Gods Out? series is centred on the Olympian gods – perfect for fans of Greek mythology!Can't wait to read Elliot's next adventure? Check out book 3, BEYOND THE ODYSSEY! Read more

Oxford Revise Christianity and Islam covers everything that you need to revise for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A. Knowledge Organisers cover beliefs and practices, from sin and salvation in Christianity to The Five Pillars of Islam. Thematic studies help you look at themes through the eyes of both religions. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks in your memory.Knowledge Organisers present you with the beliefs and practices for both Christianity and Islam, as well as the thematic studies which look at themes through the lens of both religions. Key quotes from each religion are given, while charts and tables help memory retention. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Regular Retrieval questions give you an opportunity to check that you remember what you have learned. Retrieval questions from previous chapters help you to re-remember what you have learned. Finally, exam-style Practice questions give you loads of experience of the type of question you will face in your exam. This will strengthen your ability to recall and apply knowledge in your exams. All the answers to the practice questions as well as a helpful mark scheme are provided online. Read more

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series.First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature.“Without this child, we shall all die.” Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight.Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world… This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell. Read more

The ICB is a full text Bible that children aged 6 to 12 can read and understand for themselves. The International Children’s Bible is not an adult Bible especially packaged for children. It has specifically been translated directly from the Hebrew and Greek texts into English so that it can be read and understood by children between the ages of 6 and 12.The ICB is a full text Bible that every child will be delighted to own. With guidance, daily Bible reading can easily become a pleasurable habit that will last a lifetime.Content Benefits: With simpler language and extra notes and helps, the ICB is the perfect Bible for a child who is ready to move on from a picture Bible to a full text Bible.A popular choice for primary schools buying Bibles for their school leavers and for Sunday Schools at prize giving, as well as for personal useAllows Sunday School leaders to teach the Bible in an accessible yet accurate wayEnables children to engage with the Bible for themselvesIdeal for children at Key Stage 2Contemporary TranslationAnglicised text, with UK spelling and grammarDifficult words and expressions are replaced with simple phrases children can easily understandLarge, easy to read type in two columnsSimple footnotes explain names, customs and phrases to help children as they read along32 full colour illustrations with multi-cultural images help children understand popular storiesA dictionary, conveniently placed at the back of the Bible for easy reference, helps explains difficult words and phrasesPresentation pageColour mapsRibbon marker to help keep your placeBible diary of key eventsList of the miracles of Jesus with Bible referencesList of the stories Jesus told with Bible referencesList of Paul’s missionary journeys with time linePage for personal notes40 fascinating questions and answersTable of weights and measures A list of Bible verses to help in various situations Read more

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will change the course of your life? In a world overflowing with distractions, 'Girl, Your Goal Is Jannah' is the guiding star you've been searching for.Finding your path to jannah may seem daunting, but this book is your trusted companion, offering timeless wisdom, thought-provoking questions, and quotes from the Quran and Sunnah. It's more than just a book; it's your sanctuary for introspection.Embrace the uncomfortable questions, break free from the lies about who you are, and become who you were truly meant to be. The profound teachings of Islam come alive as you integrate them into your daily life, unlocking the transformative power of faith.Are you yearning for guidance to stay focused on your most cherished aspiration – Jannah? Each passage in this treasury of wisdom is a source of strength, reminding you that your blessed destination is within reach.Join countless Muslimahs on their sacred journey to Jannah, building good habits and breaking the ones that hold them back. This book is your roadmap to inspire change, navigate life's challenges, and achieve your ultimate goal. Girl, your path is clear, and this book is your guide.Each passage includes:•Scripture - An inspiring ayah or hadith to reflect and meditate on, giving you time to memorise and ingrain it into your heart and soul.• Guided Journal - Pages with thoughts and questions prompted by the ayah and hadith, along with space to record your own thoughts and responses.A perfect companion for individual worship or for group Islamic study. Read more

WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight!' Jessica Townsend'An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure' L.D. Lapinski'An absolute feast for the senses' Nizrana Farook'A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic' Sinead O'HartAn extraordinary destiny unfolds . . .Twelve-year-old Zhi Ging has always been an outcast. Until she receives an invitation to Hok Woh, an underwater school that offers her the chance to become immortal, and to finally belong. There, she battles in hair-raising boat races, meets ageshifting tutors and competes in thrilling trials.But there are rumours of a growing dark force . . . and students who fail the trials are disappearing. Can Zhi Ging uncover the truth before it's too late?The first in the unmissable magical fantasy series of 2024, set to take the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain. Read more

The teenage years are a time to dream big and gain confidence as a Muslimah. So why are teenage girls encouraged to be self-absorbed, materialistic and promiscuous?The myth is peddled that you will be happier if you're less religious. But are the ideas society expects you to embrace good for your mental health and well-being? Concepts such as self-objectification, rampant consumerism and secularism.I want you to know that being a Muslim is the best thing in the world. You are truly blessed! Don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise.Smart Teenage Muslimah is a thought-provoking guide for Muslim girls. In the book, you will:Discover guidance from our sacred texts to achieve peace of mindUnderstand the purpose of your lifeLearn what Islam has to say about puberty and sexGet the facts about LGBTQIA+, feminism and gender identitySo, if you're a 'Smart Teenage Muslimah' whose goal is to succeed in this life and attain jannah in the next: this book is for you.'It is a must buy for parents, Islamic schools, teachers and teenage girls.' Hamza Tzortzis, Author:The Divine Reality: God, Islam & The Mirage of Atheism 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 covers Catholic Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Thematic Studies. With all the essential content condensed and made memorable, and plenty of exam practice, tips and annotated sample answers, students can feel confidently prepared. Read more

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A contemporary Bible bursting with features to help teens understand and live out God’s Word today.The Authentic Youth Bible is a popular choice for teens, youth groups and schools. The fully anglicised text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes the Authentic Youth Bible easy to get into, so that teens can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included to help young people understand the Bible for themselves, including introductions to each Bible book, 164 studies that dig deeper into key passages, and 275 insight boxes that help explain the meaning of certain verses. 32 full colour pages tackle issues such as peer pressure, relationships, image and self-esteem as well as looking at themes such as following Jesus, the Trinity and trusting God.The Authentic Youth Bible is a full text Bible that is the perfect choice to help teens get into the Bible for themselves and develop strong foundations in the faith.Content Benefits:The Authentic Youth Bible is a contemporary and accessible translation that is bursting with extra features that will help teens and young adults understand and live out God’s Word today.A popular choice for secondary schools and for youth groups as well as for personal useAllows youth leaders to teach the Bible in an accessible yet accurate wayEnables teens to engage with the Bible for themselvesIdeal for 13-18 year olds and young adultsContemporary translation which is relevant and accurateSimple to understandAnglicised text, with UK spelling and grammarIntroductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When and What of each Bible bookIntroductions to both the Old and New Testaments to help set the scene164 Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper and explore key passages 275 Insight boxes enable you to probe passages and explore the meaning of verses32 full colour pages explore important and topical issues teens faceEasy to read type in two columnsA dictionary, conveniently placed at the back of the Bible for easy reference, helps explains difficult or key wordsOverview of the BibleHow to read the Bible section helps readers get startedMaps of key periodsTable of weights and measuresA list of Bible verses to help in various situationsPresentation page Read more