A short guide through Holy Week, linking the story of Jesus' way to the cross with themes of pilgrimage and Christian discipleship in the twenty-first century.

Rudyard Kipling's Complete Poetry showcases the brilliant poetic talent of this iconic author, known for his captivating storytelling and vivid imagery. The collection spans Kipling's entire career, from his early works to his later, more introspective pieces. Kipling's poetry reflects the social and political landscapes of his time, exploring themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the human experience. His use of language is both beautiful and powerful, leaving a lasting impact on readers with each verse. The Complete Poetry of Rudyard Kipling is a must-read for those interested in British literature, poetry, and historical context. It offers a comprehensive look at Kipling's poetic genius, showcasing his versatility and depth of emotion. Readers will be drawn into a world of rhyme and rhythm, where Kipling's words continue to resonate with relevance and meaning today.

"The Jungle Book" is a collection of stories and fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned "man cub" Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other four stories are probably Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Toomai of the Elephants. "The Second Jungle Book" is a sequel which features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in India, most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. "The Man Who Would Be King" is a novella about two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. The story was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak in Borneo. "Kim" is and adventure novel about the orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor Irish mother who have both died in poverty. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, Kim earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets of Lahore. "The Just So Stories" are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling's best known works. "The Light That Failed" "Captain Courageous" "Plain Tales from the Hills" Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature.

Rudyard Kipling's 1910 historical fantasy book, 'Rewards and Fairies', is the sequel to Puck of Pook's Hill. Two children named Dan and Una live in Kipling's former home in the Weald of Sussex. One day they encounter a fairy called Puck who uses magic to summon real and fictional characters from Sussex's past to impart to the children details of its history. This timeless and beautifully illustrated collection of stories and poems would make for ideal bedtime reading, and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Kipling's work. Contents include: 'A Charm', 'Introduction', 'Cold Iron', 'Gloriana', 'The Two Cousins', 'The LookingGlass', 'The Wrong Thing', 'A Truthful Song', 'King Henry Vii and the Shipwrights', 'Marklake Witches', 'The Way Through the Woods', 'Brookland Road', 'The Knife an the Naked Chalk'. This book contains four full page black and white illustration by portrait artist Frank Craig. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was a seminal English writer of short stories, novelist, and poet. He is most famous for his poems concerning British soldiers in India and his wonderful children's stories. Pook Press celebrates children’s classics, traditional fairy tales and the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.