Posts about books, reading, and literature.
Robert Louis Stevenson tells the story of a respected London doctor who creates a potion that splits his nature into good and evil. The book follows the lawyer Utterson as he uncovers the link between Dr Jekyll and the violent Mr Hyde. It remains a clear and powerful study of the dual nature of man.
Yossi Cohen, former head of Mossad, writes about Israel’s intelligence work and how the country has survived constant threats. He describes major operations, the seizure of Iran’s nuclear archive, and the hard choices needed to keep Israel safe. The book mixes personal stories with lessons on strategy and national survival.
Nick Needham's '2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 4: The Age of Religious Conflict' covers the period from the late sixteenth to the early eighteenth century. It explains the struggles that followed the Reformation, the growth of Protestant and Catholic traditions, and the wars and persecutions that shaped the modern church.
R.C. Sproul answers whether prayer makes any real difference. He shows that prayer does not change the mind of God yet still changes things, including our own hearts. God uses prayer as a means to carry out His will. The short book explains the place, purpose, pattern, practice, prohibitions and power of prayer for the Christian.
Peter Thiel sets out how to build lasting companies by creating something new rather than copying what exists. He argues that true progress comes from monopoly through unique products, not from competing in crowded markets. The book draws on his work with PayPal and early investments to show founders how to think differently about technology and the future.
Nick Needham's '2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 3: The Renaissance and Reformation' covers the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. It explains the rise of new ideas, the work of Luther and Calvin, and the major changes that reshaped the church and Western Europe.
R.C. Sproul's 'Can I Trust The Bible?' answers common doubts about the reliability of Scripture. He explains why we can trust the Bible as the Word of God despite claims of contradictions, errors, and scientific problems.
Nick Needham's '2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 2: The Middle Ages' covers the medieval church from the fall of Rome to the eve of the Reformation. It explains the rise of the papacy, monasticism, scholasticism, and how Christian thought developed through centuries of change.
Nick Needham's '2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers' tells the story of the early Christian church from the first century to the Council of Chalcedon. It explains key doctrines, heresies, and the growth of the faith in a clear and engaging way.
Homer's 'The Odyssey' follows Odysseus on his long and dangerous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. It shows his clever escapes from monsters and gods, and the loyal wait of his wife Penelope.
Gad Saad's 'Suicidal Empathy' argues that excessive and misguided empathy in the West leads to self-destructive policies that prioritise offenders and outsiders over victims and societal survival.
Homer's 'The Iliad' is an ancient Greek epic poem about the wrath of Achilles during the final weeks of the Trojan War. It explores honour, glory, anger, and the terrible human cost of war.
R.C. Sproul's 'Truths We Confess' is a clear and practical exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith. He walks through each chapter in simple language and shows how the historic Reformed faith is faithful to Scripture and vital for today.
R.C. Sproul's 'Who Is Jesus?' answers the most important question in history. He shows from the Bible that Jesus is fully God and fully man, and why his life, death and resurrection matter for every person.
The Westminster Confession of Faith is the most important statement of Reformed Christian belief from 1646. It sets out clear teaching on God, Scripture, salvation, the church, and daily Christian life.
John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' is a great epic poem that tells the story of Satan's rebellion, the fall of Adam and Eve, and the loss of Eden. It explores good and evil, free will, and God's justice in powerful blank verse.
C.S. Lewis's 'A Preface to Paradise Lost' defends John Milton’s great epic poem. Lewis explains its style, theology, and place in the epic tradition while answering modern critics who misunderstand it.
C.S. Lewis's 'Letters on Living the Faith' is a collection of his personal letters offering wise, practical guidance on prayer, doubt, Bible questions, Narnia, and daily Christian living. Lewis acts as a kind mentor by post to ordinary people seeking help with faith.
C.S. Lewis's 'Screwtape Proposes a Toast and Other Pieces' returns to demonic satire. In the title piece senior devil Screwtape gives a speech to young tempters on how modern education and democracy breed mediocre, envious souls who resent all excellence.
C.S. Lewis's 'The Weight of Glory' is a powerful collection of nine essays on faith, eternal glory, war, friendship, and Christian living. Lewis shows how our daily choices carry eternal weight and calls us to live for what truly matters.
C.S. Lewis's 'Christian Reflections' collects insightful essays on faith, literature, culture, prayer, and modern theology. Lewis shows how Christianity illuminates every part of life with reason, imagination, and eternal truth.
C.S. Lewis's 'Surprised by Joy' is his spiritual autobiography. He honestly traces his childhood, loss of faith, and reluctant journey from atheism to Christianity through intellect and unexpected longing.
C.S. Lewis's 'Compelling Reason' is a collection of essays on ethics, reason, equality, and faith. Lewis uses clear logic to defend objective truth against modern confusion.
C.S. Lewis's 'That Hideous Strength' is the final book in the Space Trilogy. A powerful scientific institute called N.I.C.E. threatens to take over Britain while ancient forces and ordinary people resist in a battle between good and evil.
C.S. Lewis's 'Perelandra' sends Dr Elwin Ransom to Venus, an unfallen paradise. He must help its queen resist temptation as evil tries to cause a new Fall on this innocent world.