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Meet the Robinsons... A typical, happy, trouble-free Christian family. Or are they?
Kathy Robinson wasnts to be a good mother... but her volcanic mood swings keep the household in a constant state of uproar. Her practical husband, Mike, convinced his tedious charts will bring order to their household. Sons Jack and Mark have quit going to church and can't stop fighting with each other. Younger sister Felicity is the ray of sunshine in the bunch, and she just enjoys being loved. Family friend "Dip", a single older woman, provides a listening ear, but she has troubles of her own.
In the midst of dealing with the challenges of parenting, middle age, and singleness, the Robinsons and their friend Dip discover they may have more to be grateful for and to celebrate than they realized.
It's a chaotic diet of stress and joy, salted with plenty of humour. Come meet the Robinsons and see what authentic Christian family life might really look like.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Authentic Media |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
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Adrian
Plass has always been one of the wittiest, insightful and profound commentators
on Christian life, and his latest book sees him work through the alphabet
to create an enthralling A-Z of the Christian life.
Out now, Bacon Sandwiches and Salvation is classic
Plass, with many hilariously funny entries, alongside those that provoke
more serious thought and reflection. Small bite-sized sections are interspersed
with longer pieces as Plass works through from A to Z, taking the reader
on a memorable journey.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Authentic Lifestyle |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
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This
is the extraordinary story of a priest, Philip Ilott, who has known extremes
of suffering and now reaches out to others in their time of need...
'More than anyone else I have met', writes Adrian Plass, 'I see in Philip
a living expression of the compassionate smile with which God regards his
suffering children.'
'Sensitive and humourous. What emerges most forcefully here are courage
and even joy.' The Independent
'From the very first word to the very last, Adrian Plass holds us within
a web of intrigue. Catholic Herald
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Denmark | Scandinavia Publishing House |
| Germany | Brendow |
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A
humorous collection of tales with a Christian message. Adrian's view is
that unless we acquire a child-like perspective we cannot understand the
things of God. As usual, Adrian shows us that some of the things we do as
Christians are faintly ridiculous. Through these modern parables he lets
us enjoy the humour whilst helping us to question ourselves and our lifestyles.
Adrian Plass' musings on life and the gospel message are fun and mildly
challenging.
Why not jump in and start bouncing?
This book sold out just two weeks after publication and went to Number One
on the Religious Books Bestseller list.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Fount |
| Germany | Brendow |
| Hungary | Harmat |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
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This
is the story of Nunc, the small alien who comes to earth and learns to speak
in Prayer Book English. It concerns Nunc's innocent responses to the things
that go on in the Anglican church and the way in which his alien perspective
and special powers affect the congregation at St Wilfred's and told by best-selling
Christian humorist, Adrian Plass.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
| Russia | Zentrum Agape |
| Sweden | Libris Media |
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Best-selling
author Adrian Plass feels that being a Christian who happens to speak and
write about his faith is much the same as being a Christian who happens
to run a greengrocer's shop.
This book is a wonderful new collection of Adrian's jokes, stories, sketches
and verse. Most are humorous, a few are sad or serious and the rest he says
are 'beyond definition'.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
| Hungary | Harmat |
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Imagine
trying to explain the Church of England to an American!
This is just the sort of dilemma that Englishman, 'George Smith' and American,
'Brad Miller' face in their transatlantic correspondence.
This book is a hilarious and often thought provoking look at Christianity
in England and The United States. Differences abound and make for some fascinating
personal exchanges - but in the end the boundaries between stars and stripes
and fish and chips are superficial at best. Christians everywhere will identify
with these two men and the things they've written.
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| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
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Each
chapter in this book reveals the events and experiences of the family Robinson's
- a Christian, but very human family consisting of parents plus two teenagers
and a six year old - struggle to achieve peace and harmony amidst the everyday
turmoil of family life. This warm and humorous look at the ups and downs
of the Robinsons is sure to strike a chord with us all.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
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THE
LONG AWAITED SEQUEL TO ADRIAN'S PHENOMENAL BESTSELLER THE SACRED DIARY OF
ADRIAN PLASS AGED 37½
In this follow up to The Sacred Diary written at the age of 37½,
Adrian Plass draws on his experiences as a travelling speaker to entertain
us with memories, both hilarious and tragic, of his visits all over Britain
and the world.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Penguin |
| Germany | Brendow |
| Hungary | Harmat |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
| Norway | Luther Verlag |
| Russia | Zentrum Agape |
| Sweden | Libris Media |
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THE LATEST COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES.
AS EVER, ADRIAN'S STORY-TELLING SKILLS PROVIDE US WITH FRESH INSIGHTS
INTO OUR FAMILIAR WORLD AND ARE LACED WITH COMPASSION, HUMOUR AND AFFECTION
What is a forty-something bloke to do when he and his wife don't seem to
talk anymore, his teenage son is alienated from him and his best mate -
reliable drinking companion for many years - suddenly and inexplicably becomes
a Christian?
What do a family do when a much-loved grandparent dies unexpectedly and
a freshly baked cake is discovered, obviously intended to be eaten when
all were together?
These are just two of the dilemmas to be addressed among many others in
this latest collection of short stories.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
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The Anglican parish magazine, largely by-passed by the recent revolution
in communications technology, is something of a neglected art form, despite
the fact that these volumes of local news and views must have been read
by millions of readers every week for years and years.
Adrian Plass remedies this deficiency by collecting together a whole year's
worth of 'The Skull', a church magazine produced for the benefit of the
good people of St Yoricks. Readers may have considerable difficulty in locating
this very ordinary little village on the map, but the extraordinarily normal
characters and events that appear in these twelve monthly editions of 'The
Skull' will be instantly and hilariously recognisable to most of us.
In A Year At St Yoricks, Adrian Plass, an Anglican himself, explores the
intriguing world of parish life with typical humour and compassion.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
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" thought-provoking and poignant" New Christian Herald
A week is a long time in family life as well as in politics. Stress Family
Robinson II puts the microscope on eight days of laughter and tears in the
lives of the loving but tumultuous Robinson family at a time when major
issues are about to be dealt with.
Kathy Robinson, mother of three children ranging in age from ten to twenty
five, is about to turn fifty. The prospect is far from pleasant. Family,
friends, even the girl who delivers the milk become victims of her aggressively
sharp tongue as she tries to come to terms with the unwelcome hinge on which
her life is about to turn.
Mike, her mild but highly organised headmaster husband, decides to tackle
the problem head on by throwing a birthday party for his wife in true sixties
style – packed rooms, red light bulbs and all.
Meanwhile, Dip Reynolds, a close family friend, reveals that for more than
thirty years she has borne the guilt and pain of an abortion carried out
when she was a sixteen year old in Australia. At a special meeting of friends
from the church that they all attend, Dip faces the past squarely for the
first time, and takes an important step on the road to peace.
Kathy’s birthday celebration becomes an important milestone for both
women, especially as Mike’s birthday present to his wife turns out
to be the surprise arrival of her beloved older brother from Australia.
"Those familiar with Adrian Plass's writing will know he can have you
laughing and wincing in the space of one sentence." Woman Alive
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
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“When David Herrick receives an invitation to a reunion in one of
England’s most haunted houses, his first reaction is to refuse. After
all, he hasn’t seen Jenny, Peter or the others since they were all
a part of the same youth group two decades ago. Moreover, he isn’t
feeling very sociable since his wife Jessica died six months ago. In fact,
he’s still rather raw and numb.
But the invitation comes from Angela, one of his wife’s oldest friends,
and, mysteriously, she has something for him from his beloved Jessica. Reluctant
but curious, he makes his plans to visit Headly Manor.
When the friends gather, they no longer resemble the fresh-faced group of
twenty years ago. One has been deserted by her husband, another has lost
his faith and another is filled with anger and bile. Life hasn’t been
the sweet existence they might have hoped for.
As they have less than forty-eight hours with each other, they decide to
be vulnerable and share their greatest fears – a suitable exercise,
given their ghostly venue. But will they have the courage to bare their
souls? And if they do, how will such revelations be received?
This poignant, moving and sometimes disturbing story blends Adrian Plass’s
rich style of humour with his knack for addressing the deep issues we all
face, such as faith, grief, love, fear – and most crippling of all
afflictions, the fear of fear.
”In this brave, beautiful book, Adrian Plass takes us to the edge
of the precipice of our fears, and invites us to peer over the edge. And
then, just as terror seizes us, he places the hand of God in ours. An unforgettable,
life changing book.”
Jeff Lucas
“This is a story that will grip you. But far more than that, it’s
a book which will help you face up to the ghosts of your past. Ultimately,
this is a book about redemption. Beware: it could change you.”
Rob Frost, Director, Share Jesus International
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A chatty, serious, tragic, humorous look at the Gospel of Mark. The full
text of Mark is included in a translation that is accessible and enjoyable
to read.
The book of Mark is broken into 90 sections. Following the scripture passage,
each entry has Adrian’s special mixture of funny stories, encouraging
comments and profound truths. A prayer ends each section.
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
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Previously
published in Germany, this illustrated book is a series of 24 Advent readings
to prepare the reader for Christmas. Filled with humorous stories that often
make a deep and serious point, it also includes poetry, reflections and
commentary.
A detailed look at the story of Mary runs throughout and provides a continuous
theme. Also, anecdotes from Adrian’s own family life provide a compelling
link to the reader. Adrian’s wife, Bridget, contributes two stories.
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SACRED
TOUR JOURNAL (AGED FAR TOO MUCH TO BE PUT ON THE FRONT
COVER OF A BOOK)
The favourite characters of the Sacred Dairy series return in this
much-awaited volume, such as the fictional Adrian’s long-suffering
wife, Anne, their irrepressible son, Gerald, and loony and loveable Leonard
Thynn.
We are introduced to new characters, too, including tour sponsor Barry Ingstone
and a certain special person called Angel.
Within the pages of the Sacred Tour Journal, we are invited into the land
of the Christian speaking circuit. Hilarious stories abound of antics with
cranky technology and dark, freezing and oversized venues. And there are
a number of poignant moments about living in a world where bad things can
and often do happen to good (and not so good) people.
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| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
| Germany | Brendow |
| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
| Sweden | Libris Media |
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This
book presents evocative reflections on three facets in our relationship
with Jesus. People long for reality in their walk with Christ. To know him
better, we must understand the different sides of his complex nature.
Popular British author Adrian Plass draws on biblical stories and personal
experience - as well as his keen understanding of people's needs - as he
explores the Safe Jesus, the Tender Jesus, and the Extreme Jesus. God has
told us that he holds us in the palm of his hands, where no one and nothing
can harm the most important part of us.
But from biblical times to the present day, Christians encounter accidents
and disasters. What does it really mean to experience the Safe Jesus? Jesus
tells his disciples that they must love one another.
Yet time and again we try to find achievement and success through our own
efforts and individual gifts, only to end in failure. Instead, we need to
know the Tender Jesus who becomes visible when we join with each other in
the body of Christ. Jesus only did what he saw his father doing.
Each of his actions and encounters were fueled, informed, and instructed
by the dynamic, creative, unpredictable Spirit of God. Failing to be obedient
in this way is what truly constitutes sin. When we are open to the genuine
leading of the Spirit, we will experience the Extreme Jesus.
In "Jesus - Safe, Tender, Extreme", Adrian Plass is "simply a man with a
broom, sweeping away the rubbish that prevents others from passing further
in and further up, by talking about what Jesus does and doesn't do in my
life."
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| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| UK & Commonwealth | Zondervan |
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| The Netherlands | Merweboek |
| Sweden | Libris Media |
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