Each of these ten studies comprises a well-resourced survey of the topic under discussion, with a variety of carefully- thought-out questions, prayer and action points, and suitable books and websites for further exploration. The book is copiously illustrated.

Topics include:

• Justice and the heart of God
• Climate change: hazards, disaster, action
• Gender: education for women, trafficking, sex work
• Conflict: Sudan, Sierra Leone, Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Me, myself and I: lifestyle issues in developed countries
• HIV/AIDS
• Refugees, internally displaced people, asylum seekers
• Debt: with a link to education
• Aid: the good and the bad
• Trade: the clothing/textiles industry

A native of Northern Ireland, Emma Kennedy studied Politics and Sociology at Strathclyde University. Pursuing her interest in development issues Emma has worked for Christian Aid and in a community development organisation in West Sussex. She is currently working in communications for The Methodist Church.