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The revered author’s definitive collection of short fiction, which explores enduring spiritual and science fiction themes such as space, time, reality, fantasy, God, and the fate of humankind. From C.S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist...

An awe-inspiring exploration of how symbiosis can change the way we understand our world, ourselves and our future From evolution to capitalism, ‘survival of the fittest’ has shaped our view of the world. But we got it wrong – and our mistake has brought us to the brink. For the history of...

Etta's greatest unfulfilled wish, living in the rolling farmland of Saskatchewan, is to see the sea. And so, at the age of eighty-two she gets up very early one morning and begins walking the 2,000 miles to water. Meanwhile her husband Otto waits patiently at home, left only with his memories...

Across fifty poems our classic poets including Christina Georgina Rossetti, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Thomas Hardy & Dante Gabriel Rossetti find verse and tender words to match the occasion. Their descriptions of nature’s ever-evolving landscape and humanity’s ever-changing lives emblazon the page with the lively ink that shapes us all.

Nate and Annie Forester are faced with every parent's worst nightmare when their three-year-old daughter, Penelope, is hit by a car right before their eyes. In the aftermath of her death, the distance between them grows. Josh, 22 years old - third party to the nightmare - was behind the wheel on the fateful day Penny ran into the middle of the street. Unable to stop thinking about Nate and Annie, Josh has started to stalk them, thinking up ways to approach them and apologize.

John Hooper's marvellously entertaining and perceptive new book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the Italians. Looking at the facts that lie behind - and often belie - the stereotypes, his revealing book sheds new light on many aspects of...

LONGLISTED FOR THE SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE From Emma Hooper, acclaimed author of Etta and Otto and Russell and James, a People magazine “Pick of the Week,” comes a “haunting fable about the transformative power of hope” (Booklist, starred review) in a charming and mystical story of a...

What lights you up - and what have you stopped making space for? For years as a journalist, I had a front-row seat to extraordinary lives, lifting the lid on what made other people shine. Making people feel seen comes naturally to me. Seeing myself? Not so much. When life knocked the stuffing out of me, survival mode showed up as me disappearing. My world got very small, and so did I. But my story isn't over. I am done just existing. The Nerve of You is me coming out of hiding and having the nerve to find my voice at 56. It’s a playful experiment. It could be messy, it could be raw, it could...

LONGLISTED FOR CANADA READS 2025 “Etta and Otto and Russell and James is incredibly moving, beautifully written and luminous with wisdom. It is a book that restores one's faith in life even as it deepens its mystery. Wonderful!” —Chris Cleave, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Little...

Impact Network, hosted by Hinewai Hooper, invites listeners into the heart of philanthropy and social impact through deeply human stories that inspire meaningful change. Each episode unfolds as a narrative journey, revealing the passion, struggle, and triumph behind global causes that matter most to our shared future. This is more than just information; it is an emotional experience designed to connect you with the people driving progress in communities worldwide.Explore diverse topics including nonprofit leadership, sustainable development, grassroots activism, and corporate social ...

A tribute to a great man, an important and interesting writer, an inspiring teacher, and a friend some will not likely find again. Roger Lancelyn Green and Walter Hooper wrote a memorable biography about their pal, C.S. Lewis. "...We have sought to tell his story as best we could, to lay before...

This audiobook is narrated by the authors. The Mushroom Tapes brings together three renowned writers of true crime: Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein. For this extraordinary book, the lone wolves became a team. Garner, Hooper and Krasnostein tracked Erin Patterson's preliminary...

*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE FOR FICTION* An epic, boundary-pushing tale of five young women rebelling against an era that relies on their submission, from the acclaimed author of Etta and Otto and Russell and James. During the golden age of the Roman Empire, five girls enjoy a...

From evolutionary biologist Rowan Hooper, an awe-inspiring look into the extremes of human ability—and what they tell us about our own potential—“an intriguing…look at some of the things that make us human—and more” (Kirkus Reviews). In 1997, an endurance runner named Yiannis Kouros...

This “poetic, poignant” (US Weekly) debut features last great adventures, unlikely heroes, and a “sweet, disarming story of lasting love” (The New York Times Book Review). Eighty-three-year-old Etta has never seen the ocean. So early one morning she takes a rifle, some chocolate, and her...

Shortlisted for the 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Award for Non-Fiction Longlisted for the 2023 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award From the best-selling author of The Tall Man and The Arsonist, a personal tale about death, life and the enchantment of stories. With illustrations by Anna...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Rewired By God The Spiritual Blueprint for Replacing Broken Thought Patterns With a Holy Spirit-Powered Mind That Attracts Peace, Purpose, and Provision What if the greatest obstacle in your life isn’t your circumstances… but the way your mind has...

Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was born in Dublin as the younger son of an Irish Protestant aristocrat. His military career ignited in India alongside his brother, leading him to remarkable heights during the Napoleonic Wars, especially in the Peninsular Campaign. Initially deemed unpromising by his mother, Wellesleys unwavering dedication and work ethic propelled him through the rigors of army life, where he honed his skills in terrain navigation and defensive tactics. He earned fame for leading the allied forces that decisively defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, a ...

The Arsonist takes readers inside the hunt for a fire-lighter. After Black Saturday, a February 2009 day marked by 47 degree heat and firestorms, arson squad detectives arrived at a plantation on the edge of a 26,000-hectare burn site. Eleven people had just been killed and hundreds made...

Some women, with their perfect children and pricey athleisure, make motherhood look easy. But not Nicole. She never wanted to be a stay-at-home parent—losing her job left her no choice. Now, between her toddlers’ demands, husband’s distance, and father’s deteriorating health, she’s pulled in every direction except her own. Something has to give. Katrina’s in the same dissatisfied boat. After flirting with a handsome stranger at a bar, she’s ready to choose pleasure over responsibility.