What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits? And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods? This book deals with these questions.[...]

Journeying from England to China, South America to Africa and the Middle East, a collection of short fiction by the author of English Passengers follows ordinary people as they struggle to survive their encounters with strange new worlds, from an English family traveling alone through China to a sel[...]

What first prompted prehistoric man, sheltering in the shadows of deep caves, to call upon the realm of the spirits? And why has belief thrived ever since, leading us to invent heaven and hell, sin and redemption, and above all, gods? Religion reflects our deepest hopes and fears; whether you are a [...]