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The Book of Joy: Lasting happiness in a changing world by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams (Hutchinson, £12.99 (£11.70); 978-1-786-33044-4).

The Pilgrim Journey: A history of pilgrimage in the Western world by James Harpur (Lion, £9.99 (£9); 978-0-7459-6896-4).

Prayer: Experiencing awe and intimacy with God by Timothy Keller (Hodder, £9.99 (£9); 978-1-444-75017-1). New in paperback.

Paul on Baptism: Theology, mission and ministry in context by Nicholas Taylor (SCM Press, £19.99 (£18); 978-0-334-05476-4).

In Search of Japan’s Hidden Christians: A story of suppression, secrecy and survival by John Dougill (SPCK, £9.99 (£9); 978-0-281-07552-2).

Selected by Frank Nugent, of the Church House Bookshop, which operates the Church Times Bookshop.

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