Books published by SPCK Publishing

From detectives to Dante - the life of the creator of Lord Peter Wimsey

Amazing! Magnificent! That's how God made you. Because making what's amazing and magnificent is what he does, fired by his fearless imagination and everlasting love. God has an extra special way of making living things like you. He has arranged his tiny atoms into something amazing called DNA. It's like a special set of instructions, twirling and twisting, winding and unwinding to make you one-of-a-kind. From you to the beginning of the universe, follow the story of your DNA as part of God's time-spanning, deepest-reach-of-space-embracing plan.

Remember is a warm and uplifting look at the Scriptural importance of remembering answered prayers, showing how such reflection paints a picture of who God is and helps us to greater maturity in prayer.

An inspirational guide to Julian of Norwich that will deepen the reader's prayer life during Lent and throughout the year

A fun, fact-filled book for 7- to 9-years olds that offers 52 empowering ways to become Planet Protectors that look after God's world.

In A Century of Poetry one of our best-loved Christian writers and poets reflects on 100 of his favourite poems and considers how and why they have the power to change us.

Just Leadership is a practical exploration of justice and leadership that will equip leaders everywhere in paving the way to a fairer future.

One Sheep Short is a fun telling of a classic Bible parable for kids with a modern rhyming twist from award-winning author Bob Hartman.

The Fantastic Feast is a vibrant retelling of a classic Bible parable for kids with a fun rhyming twist from award-winning author Bob Hartman.

The World, the Flesh and the Devil is a small but powerful book from Richard Rohr that encourages us to resist evil and reach out to one another in love.

Dancing at the Still Point is an inspirational guide to DIY retreats that will help you to make life-giving daily choices and find God in all things.

The real-life journey of a hardened drug dealer turned vicar as he finds hope through faith and the power to change.

Notes on Love is a humorous and heart-felt look at being single and dating in the Church for a generation of Christians wrestling with what it means to love and be loved today.

In Communicate for Change, Genelle Aldred explores how to recognise bias and the way it impacts every area of life, and how to communicate in a way that works to create meaningful and effective change.

Tales from Lindford, the (unexpected) fourth novel in the Lindchester Chronicles by Catherine Fox, finds the residents of Lindchester facing challenging times as 2020 unfolds . . .

Tried, tested and trusted by students around the world, Exploring the New Testament, Volume 1 offers a thorough introduction that has been fully revised and expanded to take account of major scholarly advances over the past decade.

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2021, Living His Story, is a devotional book that explores evangelism as a way of sharing God's love with people.

Celebrate the Jesse Tree tradition with this craft and story book through Advent

This BIG book is ideal for shared reading. Derived from the award-winning My Very First Bible, this well-known Bible story is presented in simple words and illustrated with child-friendly paper collage illustrations.  Notes are included for parents and teachers putting the story in context and giving ideas for discussion. The story is written in full on the back cover to help show the illustrations at the same time as reading to a large group.

Traidcraft was a true pioneer of the Fair Trade movement and has played a major role in changing the landscape of ethical shopping. This book charts the history of Traidcraft from its birth in 1979 up until its 40th anniversary in 2019. The story is told through the eyes of one of its longest serving members, Joe Osman, who joined Traidcraft in its early days. The book features stories and anecdotes covering his extensive experience of travelling and putting fair trade into practice. Traidcraft was always an initiative rooted in the Christian faith and those origins are explored, as are the challenges of putting faith into action through a different way of doing business. Including contributions from many ex-members of staff, including its founder, as well as external collaborators and producers, this is a fascinating history of a truly revolutionary company.

¿In this small but powerful little book, Sarah Yardley offers bite-sized explorations on what the Bible says about change and how to navigate it.Change is inevitable; from our experiences and expectations, to longings, love and loss. For many of us our twenties and thirties can feel like one big time of transition. It's too easy to feel adrift when so much in society is screaming we should be settled.MORE > Change invites you to seek the Bible's wisdom on experiencing change, viewing our shifting circumstances in light of the perspective and protection of an unchanging God.Part of the MORE > Books series, this is a fresh take on Bible study that is designed to help you carve out more time with God and apply the Bible effectively to your full and fast-paced life. Easy to dip in and out of and the perfect size to slip into your bag, MORE > Change is ideal for young adults, students and professionals on the go.If you have ever felt uncertain in an ever-shifting world and are looking for a practical alternative to Bible study to fit around a busy schedule, this is the book for you - MORE > Change will deepen your understanding of the Bible, and equip you to face change with a stronger, surer faith.

For Christians, prayer is the main way we communicate with God - but what can we do when we struggle with the question of how to pray or feel our prayer lives are lacking?Seven Ways to Pray explores how by looking to ancient prayer practices of Christianity, we can find fresh ways to relate to God today. Discovering these tried and tested tools will not only strengthen our relationship with him but will bring us joy, contentment, growth and transformation.With warmth and encouragement, Amy Boucher Pye takes us through seven ways to pray to God: praying with the Bible, receiving and extending forgiveness, practicing God's presence, listening prayer, the prayer of lament, praying with the gospels imaginatively and the prayer of examen. Guiding us through their history, she shows us how easily we can make these prayer practices part of our lives and use them to grow closer to God.Along with prayer exercises to help us engage directly with God, there are questions for individual reflection or small-group discussion, making Seven Ways to Pray perfect to use as a family, in churches or with friends.This is a book for anyone who has ever wondered how to pray or is looking for ways to revitalise their prayer lives. It will give you an understanding of some of the oldest prayer practices of Christianity, and equip you with the tools you need to renew and refresh your relationship with God.¿Come along, and discover Seven Ways to Pray.

How should British national identity be understood in the light of the UK's decision to leave the European Union?

The book of the brilliant BBC Radio 4 series, Three Vicars Talking, in which the Reverends Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles Fraser discuss birth, marriage, funerals, Christmas - and Easter in a time of coronavirus

A book for those seeking to make sense of life - and not afraid to go against the grain