Encyclopedias and Reference

Explore the most fascinating superstitions from around the world and marvel at the impact they have on our present-day lives.  The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions sheds light on the impact that superstitions have on our global society at large, world history, the pop culture we consume, the art we create, and even the way we think about marriage, death, prosperity, self-protecti

Three witches – gens X, Y and Z – the maiden, the mother, the crone – work together to produce the definitive guide to modern witchcraft. Whether you’re hedge witch, an eclectic witch, a sea witch or a kitchen witch, you need an altar to perform your spells and rituals, and this is a book designed for that sacred space. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this will be a book to return to again

Unveil the Hidden: Field Guide to Secret Symbols Dive deep into the enigmatic world of secret symbols with this fully illustrated guide, perfect for enthusiasts of secret societies, conspiracy theories, and hidden meanings in our everyday lives. If you’re a fan of Dan Brown's thrilling novels like The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and The Lost Symbol, you’ll find the real-life truth behind

“A gardening book you shouldn’t be without” – The Independent   The world’s leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you their essential companion to 2026. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour, it includes artworks by Annie Soudain, photographs, and advice from RHS experts, including Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter. This glorious month-by-month guide

When you´re feeling depleted, tap into the Earth´s energies. Inside the Earth our planet is a wealth of crystals, each unique in beauty and properties. Whether you want to cleanse your mind or shield against negativity, there´s a crystal that´s perfect for you and your needs. Learn about what they do and when to use them as you dive into their rich legacies. • Features 50 crystal profiles&#

The definitive collection of 2020's most inspiring and acclaimed new buildings and spaces around the world – as chosen by a jury of experts and endorsed by hundreds of thousands of public votes online at Architizer.com, the website used by over 335,000 architects throughout the world to celebrate and share innovation The Architizer A+Awards honor the year's most extraordinary architecture and b

From the mountains of Northern Italy to the remote forests of Nigeria, diverse fairies from around the world come together in this little encyclopedia . . . Naughty and nice, unpredictable and typically tiny, fairies remain one of the most enduring folk creatures, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 90 fairies from aroun

Discover all of Captain Jean-Luc Picard´s sage advice, insight, and wisdom from the deck of the USS Enterprise and beyond in this ultimate collection of wise words from the esteemed Starfleet captain. Any Star Trek fan knows that Captain Jean-Luc Picard is renowned for his impressive oratory skills, preferring negotiation and diplomacy over violence and destruction. Now, you can finally ponder al

BE PART OF IT This year, Guinness World Records paints the world yellow tobring you an endless source of inspiration. Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window onrecord-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records fromaround the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest andbrightest records in the world. From high-end hotels to deserted ghost town

Equations are the magical invocations of millions of modern mathemagicians. Have you ever needed one fast? Circles. Triangles. Spaceships. Mechanics. Trigonometry. Statistics. Areas. Liquids. Gases. Fireworks. Calculus. Fields. Dimensions. Matrices. Constants. Circuits. Probabilities. Gears. More.   Mathematician Matthew Watkins and illustrator Matt Tweed have compressed almost every fami

Why is five associated with life? How come circles are so sixish? What has eleven got to do with the mile? This little book delves into the secret qualities of quantities and is essential reading for philosophers, mathemagicians, and wizards of all ages. With a detailed page-by-page examination of the numbers from 0 to 12, it also examines gnomons, cosmic numbers, magic squares, and the numerology

What makes a character interesting? How do you build a convincing character arc? Does every story have a hero? How many shades of villain are there? How does a writer bring their characters alive?   In this timeless little book, lecturer Amy Jones describes the secret techniques that writers use to create their characters, along with their archetypes, backstories, motivations, modes of di

What makes a quark? How many quarks make a proton? How many protons make an oxygen atom? How many oxygen atoms make a carbon dioxide molecule? How many carbon atoms make you? In this accessible pocket book, packed with helpful diagrams and fascinating information, science writer Matt Tweed takes us on a whirlwind tour into the tiny realms, the stuff we are all made of, the building blocks of the m

What is the earliest temple complex on Earth? Who built it? Is it really 7,000 years older than Stonehenge and the pyramids? How did such a sophisticated civilization evade detection for so long?   In this groundbreaking little book, packed with original research and illustrations, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman tells the story of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Nevali Çori, and othe

Why are dragons recognized in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? Could dragons be a folk memory of something that once hunted us?   In this beautiful little book, Joyce Hargreaves tells the story of these extraordinary animals through examples drawn from all over the world. Richly illustrated and with detailed appendices of notable dra

Who is the Hermit? And the High Priestess? What is the Fool´s Journey? How does tarot reveal your place in the Wheel of Fortune? Can a deck of cards really help you understand who you are?   In this dense little book, packed with antique illustrations and worked examples, author Natalie Labriola reveals the ancient magic of the tarot, introducing us to the colorful characters and eternal

How many words do the Sami have to describe features of reindeer? Who were the three Norns who sat under Yggdrasil´s branches? How did Nordic spirit-callers cast their magical spells? In this informative pocket book, author and acclaimed wine-writer Linda Johnson-Bell tells the story of Northern European paganism, and paints a landscape of stunning beauty, populated by otherworldly shamans, strang

What is the difference between a downbeat, an offbeat, and a backbeat? What is the cross-rhythm in a polyrhythm? Are odd meters really odd? Why is the mysterious 3-3-2 rhythm so popular all over the world? In this one-of-a-kind pocket book, top rhythm dude Dr. Julian Gerstin reveals the fundamental creative structures of musical rhythm, showing how they power styles from rock, rap, and reggae to h

Why does an author set their story where and when they do? How do you describe places and make them real for your reader? Why might you build contrast between multiple settings in your story? In this useful little book, educator Amy Jones describes the various options available to writers for setting their stories in space and time, and outlines the tried and tested literary tricks which authors u

Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? In this comprehensive how-to book, you'll work through 18 simple step-by-step projects, choose design variations, and adapt the designs to suit your style. You, too, can learn to think like a blacksmith! The projects in the book focus on making simple, effective, well-designed, and, above all, usable household items. In these pages, you´ll lear