Introduction to Quakerism
This book of Quaker faith and practice is an attempt to express Truth through the vital personal and corporate experience of Friends. It is largely composed of extracts: a fitting way of expressing the breadth of Quaker theology.
£10.00
An engaging introduction to the life and faith of Quakers today, with a well-judged balance of information, personal experience, spiritual guidance and practical advice. For newcomers to Quakerism.
£6.99
This book is a companion volume to 'Celebrating the Quaker Way' and offers explanation on Quaker practice in Britain. Written as part of the author's ongoing ministry, it draws on his experience of Quakerism and includes extracts from Friends.
£3.00
The Quakers are a fascinating religious group both in their origins and in the variety of reinterpretations of the faith since.
£8.99
"Many of us have experienced Quaker meeting for worship on a hill, in a hotel lobby, under the stars; it is often on these occasions, with others, that the silence can surprise, and the Spirit can burn even more brightly.TT
£6.00
New Titles
How can we truly welcome others – and ourselves – to the Quaker community? What if offering a deeper hospitality means demolishing the structures we know and rebuilding in new forms?
£6.00
This book tells the story of George Fox and the beginning of the Religious Society of Friends, Quakers.
£7.50
Facts are stronger then fiction so he kept a diary that he wrote on his train journey home. In the diary, he notes what happened in his shop and in his life. You will find many useful tips and suggestions to enable you to Walk Cheerfully All Ways.
£11.99
Elizabeth Heyrick fought fiercely for the rights of oppressed people. After a disastrous marriage, she became a prolific pamphleteer, a Quaker and one of the most outspoken anti-slavery campaigners of her time
£25.00
It is said that Britain is a nation of gardeners; the suburban garden, with its roses and privet hedges, is widely admired and copied across the world. But it is little understood how millions across the nation developed an obsession with their colou
£16.95
Collecting 15 years of poetry, Post-Atomic Glossaries is Antony Owen's magnum opus, a selection including his Ted Hughes award shortlisted collection, The Nagasaki Elder, alongside selections from every book he has published...
£14.99
How did South Africa turn out the way it did? In Moederland - 'Motherland', in Afrikaans - Cato Pedder takes us on an eye-opening journey across four centuries, tracing the country's turbulent past and
£22.00
To survive the climate crisis, we need money, brainpower and infrastructure for the most effective climate solutions. Those resources are currently being squandered by the nuclear weapons industry.
£13.99
Alan Asay has written a commentary on the gospel of John that is scholarly and meticulously researched.
£15.00
Books of the Month
Speaking from the traditional Quaker claim of inward knowledge of Christ the Light, the author shows her accord with early Friends’ writings and the Scriptures they affirmed.
£14.99
"If you read this book and don't think you've tripped over the most astronishing secret in human history, I'll eat my hat." Robin Powers
£9.95
This is the 4th edition of Barbara Bassot's hugely popular book, a uniquely inspiring introduction to critically reflective practice.
£18.99
The book is about a Scottish couple, James Finlayson (1770-1852) and Margaret Wilkie (1776?-1855) who navigated their lives through the upheavals of 18th and 19th century wars, revolutions and presbyterian schisms.
£11.79
The sequel to the Sunday Times and international-bestselling South Korean therapy memoir, translated by International Booker Prize–shortlisted Anton Hur*AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES & INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*'Starkly raw and vulnerable' Glamour When Baek
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On October 7th 2023 the lives of all Israelis and all Palestinians changed forever. Hamas killed over 1200 Israelis and others, then Israel started a relentless attack on Gaza.
£10.00
This short book meets such concerns head-on, analyzing the worsening insecurity trap we are in, and how to get out of it. In the troubled decade that lies ahead, we have the combination of a bitterly divided world facing limits to growth ...
£11.99
Factology: Ancient Egypt is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were once covered in a white casing made of glimmering limestone that
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Marley and Jonty are friends who live together. They are very different. Their attitides were learned when they were very young. Only some of these attitudes have changed as they have become older.
£6.50
When children have difficulty self-regulating, it can be harder for them to get along with peers and family members, hurt their academic achievement, and inhibit their ability to complete activities of daily living.
£22.99
Each story in the series is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures. The ten books are - God Makes the World - Noah and the Flood - Moses and the Princess - David and Goliath - Daniel and the Lions - Jonah and the Whale - Jesu
£9.99
Follow a little boy and his grandma as they wander through the wild and wonderful woods.
£7.99
Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine. "Girls can't play tennis as well as boys? What a lot of NONSENSE!" Lottie Dod is DETERMINED to show that girls can be just as good
£6.99
THE empowering intro to politics that EVERY young person needs right now from writer, podcaster and strategist ALASTAIR CAMPBELL. Politics made fun? YES, REALLY! Writer, podcaster and strategist
£9.99
News and Events
05 August
After the success of 2023, we are delighted to have this wonderful exhibition again!! Step in and appreciate the new works of art displayed around the cafe and corridors at Friends House!!
Don'...
19 July
On Saturday 27th of July between 12.30 to 1.30 pm at The Quaker Bookshop at Friends House we will host James McCarthy and Peter Parr for a signing session of the new Kindlers books The Kindness of Pre...
08 July
Michael Gilson will present his book "Behind the Privet Hedge -Richard Sudell, the Suburban Garden and the Beautification of Britain" here at our bookshop Thursday, 11th July.
It is said that Britain...
02 July
We are pleased to announce another book launch in our bookshop, this time with the new book by Jocelyn Robson - “Elizabeth Heyrick: The Making of an Anti-Slavery Campaigner”.
Elizabeth Heyrick fou...
17 June
Peace poet Antony Owen joins us in the Friends House Library for the launch of his latest compilation, Post Atomic Glossaries. We will hear from Antony and explore the intersections between poetry and...
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