God's Politician is probably the best light introduction to the life of William Wilberforce, says Mike Smith. In 174 pages, Lean tells the moving and gripping story of Wilberforce's 20-year campaign in the British parliament to abolish the slave trade. Its abolition, 200 years ago this March, was a turning point in the affairs of the world.

His life has “the capacity to speak meaningfully” to everyone. Here's a book no one should miss reading.

This is world music at its best and for, people used to Western and pop music, a great introduction to the soundscapes of North Africa.

Shamsul Akmar from Malaysia reviews a new documentary film on Muslim-Christian relations

Peter Thwaites reads a book charting the change of heart which led to the end of the Soviet Union.

CHIEF RABBI Sir Jonathan Sacks' new book is called To Heal a Fractured World (Schocken, 2005). The sub-title-The ethics of responsibility- attracted me, as it cuts across the culture of the West which holds 'my rights', consumerism and 'the market' to be all-important.

Philip Boobbyer discusses two books which challenge the secularism of modern Europe

Bill Peters, one of the founders of the Jubilee 2000 campaign for debt remission, reviews a new book on the international debt crisis.

As a Christian married to a Muslim, Lorraine Khan finds inspiration in the books and life of Charis Waddy.

An ancient book about war gives Dalia Braverman practical hints on living today.