Books In Print
Not by Might: The Graham Preston Story,
By George Bryant
The biography of the inspirational, visionary founder of Bethlehem College, Tauranga – the largest school of its kind in Australasia. Graham was also instrumental in establishing a number of other Christian schools.
234 pages, 25 pics, white offset, glossy cover
Published by DayStar Books 2016
RRP $26.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage.
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
Frank Speaking,
By Frank Leadley
The witty biography of Frank Leadley, QSM, former principal of Bay of Islands College
RRP $27.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage.
Heart Attack: Seven Lessons from a Near Death Experience
by Stephen Whitwell
A dramatic, blow-by-blow account of a massive heart attack – the pain, intensive care, CPR, insertion of stents, recovery – and seven lessons learnt about how to cope with and how to avoid a future attack.
“A brave, clear analysis of a personal crisis, frankly told, with wit and valuable practical helps. Many will identify with and gain comfort from this story.” (George Bryant, publisher)
Stephen is an associate pastor of the Elim Church in Tauranga.
RRP $23.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage.
Making a Real Difference: Christian Movers and Shakers
by George Bryant
Christians have made a positive difference to our nation since its foundation.
Motivated by faith they have put a human face on the principle of ‘loving your neighbour’. They have protested against injustices and gone the extra mile.
This book outlines the profiles of a few of the thousands of Christians who are moving and shaking New Zealand today, including a judge, leading scientist, social worker, journalist, city councillors, doctor, educationist, racing driver, businessman, youth worker, prison reformer, city missioner, and navy commander.
Read about why and how they are making a real difference among the poor, with at-risk youth, in housing, the media, education, health, parenting, business... and across the community.As a country we are much the richer because of them.
RRP $27.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage.
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
Finding the Forgotten God: Credible Faith for a Secular Age
by Ron Hay
A brilliant explanation of the Christian faith which deals in a fresh way with the questions people often ask.
Endorsements acclaim it as 'outstanding', 'impressive'.
RRP $27.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage.
For more information visit www.findinggod.co.nz
Rubble To Resurrection
By Melissa Parsons
Previously untold stories of the churches’ response in the Canterbury earthquakes – one of the largest natural disasters in NZ history.
How did the churches fare?
How did the ordinary folk in the pews reach out to their suffering neighbours?
How can lessons from this experience be of benefit in the future?
Endorsed by world-renowned Christian author, Philip Yancey
Price: $28.99
New!
Teaching Hundreds to Heal Millions - The Story of Dr Beryl Howie
By Bartha Hill
RRP $24.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage.
This is the powerful story of a remarkable and determined Kiwi doctor who fully dedicated herself to working with the women of India for 23 years, bringing hope, joy and healing to thousands.
She was awarded the QSO and an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Otago."
This is author Bartha Hill's sixth book.
New!
MILLENNIUM 3 - Unresolved Issues of Our Time
By George Bryant
RRP $27.99 Plus $5 packaging and postage. Approx 210 pp. Laminated card cover.
Why do major issues like child abuse, poverty and racism continually plague us? Why can’t we resolve them?
George Bryant probes twelve current social problems, discusses the pros and cons of each, and offers suggestions for positive progress.
Basically, he says, we tend to provide only two-dimensional solutions, ignoring the ‘spiritual’ side of humanity. We are good at attacking the symptoms of social dysfunction but poor at investigating the causes. We need to use three dimensional thinking.
A unique, brave exposè.
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
New!
Amazing Adventure
By Patricia Bawden
Price $24.99
This book is a deeply personal fifty-year spiritual journey. It commences with a call to the island of Iona where St Columba first brought Christianity to Scotland, and ends with preparations for a celebration of the first Christian service to the Maori people in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands.
The seven-month pilgrimage through special Christian sites of Britain, Europe and America in the 1960s is portrayed with sensitive insights and an emphasis on the healing ministry.
This is a story of faith, told with passion.
New!
Moss – Pioneer Farmer, Family Man, Businessman, Bible Smuggler
By Jill Briscoe
RRP $26.95 plus $5.00 postage. 184ppLaminated cover. 8 pages colour photos.
A fascinating, heart-warming story of love and faith in twentieth century New Zealand. Here are vibrant tales of how Maurice (Moss) Hunt and his family successfully tamed and farmed wild North Island country.They tell of a man of great faith, integrity and ideas who introduced new concepts of farming, financed and managed the establishment of Comvita New Zealand Ltd, reformed drug-addicted hippies, and smuggled Bibles into Communist China, other Asian countries and the Middle East. The Western World is eternally grateful for adventurous, committed people like Moss.
NEW!
Silent Tears – One Woman’s Journey From Hell
By Taikaawa Savage
Published May, 2012
RRP $22.95 plus $5.00 postage. 160pp Laminated Cover
The dramatic story of a Maori woman, conceived through incest, who was delivered from demon possession. She lived a life of sexual adventure, abuse, heavy drinking, gambling and was demon possessed until she was set free by becoming a Christian. During her sad and courageous journey she gave birth to four children from four different men, having her first child at the age of thirteen. Now she exercises a ministry of deliverance of others.A challenging, heart-warming story.
Way to Go - Living In A Broken World
By George Bryant
RRP $23.99 plus $5.00 postage. 160pp Laminated Card Cover
Leading NZ Non-Fiction Writer, George Bryant, has come up with a winner!
What is the way to go in the 21st century? How can we live better? How should we treat each other?
George Bryant re-examines the main sayings of the greatest teacher in the world about how to relate to other people. In his usual concise, dynamic style he examines what Christ really said about how we should live.
He concludes that if we were more radical in our thinking and behaviour our lives and those around us could be transformed.
This book is for everybody. It is very readable, eye-opening and challenging.
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
Trial to Triumph: Inspiring stories of Overcomers
By George Bryant
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2010.
RRP $23.99 + 5.00 p&p
Stories of ordinary Kiwis who have struggled against the odds and not just survived but emerged victorious over their circumstances.
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
Good and Faithful: New Zealand Missionaries and Their Experience of Attrition
by Hudson Deane
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2008
ISBN 0-9582591-3-5
104pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
Hudson Deane sees the avoidable loss of a mission worker as a too-frequent tragedy inhibiting the work of the Kingdom. This is a must-read for missionaries, sending and receiving chuches and mission societies.
George: Secrets of an Ordinary Kiwi
By George Bryant
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2006
ISBN 0-9582591-1-9
214pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
The entertaining and inspiring autobiography of George Bryant – teacher, high school principal, president of a political party and ordained minister of religion, who was listed in New Zealand Who's Who in 1991 and 2001.
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
Joy to the World
By Joy Smith
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2002. (Second printing: 2003.)
ISBN 0-473-09084-8
152 pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
The inspiring autobiography of former missionary Joy Smith, born in Wellington, who served for 24 years in India, seven of them as an itinerant teacher in the jungle villages of Tripura.
Loving Life
By John Sturt
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2003
ISBN 0-476-00016-5
208pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p.
The fascinating life story of Dr John Sturt, who was born in China, interned by the Japanese during World War II, served for 21 years as a medical missionary in Papua New Guinea, and later began a whole new career in NZ as a counsellor and writer of columns and books. Illustrated with more than 40 photos, some in colour.
It’s All Right Mum
By Heather Vincent
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2004
ISBN 0-476-00343-1
250pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
A heartwarming story of courage, faith and family love in the life story of David Vincent a young Aucklander who suffered muscular dystrophy and whose 27-year life touched hundreds of people.
Mentoring for Marriage
By John and Agnes Sturt
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2004
ISBN 0-9582591-0-0
214pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
A resource manual for couples, pastors and counsellors.
This distils the practical wisdom gleaned by John and Agnes Sturt from decades of premarital counselling.
Created For Love
By John and Agnes Sturt
Auckland, DayStar Books, 2007 (2nd edition)
ISBN 0-9582591-2-7
270pp
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
Understanding and building self-esteem.
NZ Without God
By George Bryant
Published 2008 by Whau Publications.
RRP $19.95 + $5 p&p
“A landmark book which asks the awkward questions we tend to shy away from”
(Bernard Moran)
To find out more about George Bryant and view his complete Bibliography, visit www.georgebryant.co.nz
