Encyclopedias and Reference

A Beautiful New Colour Edition of the Black & White Classic!Over 40 years ago, on windswept and barren sand dunes in the far north east of Scotland, a miracle was occurring. The most wonderful plants, flowers, trees and organic vegetables were growing to enormous sizes in a small plot around a thirty-foot caravan trailer inhabited by three adults and three children living on 8-a-week unemployment

Ever dreamt that you were flying? Or being chased? Do you wake up and wonder 'what did that mean'? Decoding your dreams can offer incredible insight into yourself and your life. Every night, your dreaming mind is gently and subtly counselling, guiding and inspiring you. This journal is the perfect tool to recall and interpret your dreams, giving an incredible opportunity for personal growth. The

Drawing from Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion and yogic practices, as well as a modern understanding of anatomy and physiology, this guidebook bridges the gap between theory and practice while presenting bodywork as it is understood in Thailand - as a therapeutic medical science. Presenting detailed analysis of each step in a Thai massage routine, the history, spiritual traditions

Australian Bush Flower Essences are totally safe and work incredibly quickly with animals (as they have far less emotional imbalance/baggage than humans).Like all living things, animals have unique energetic vibrations and keeping that energy in balance is essential for their well-being. Australian Bush Flower Essences, a form of vibrational medicine, help to process the effects of negative experi

Using short, inspirational phrases that crystallize the concepts of motivation and determination, many coaches-known and unknown, from high school to the pros-have mastered the fine art of summing up a key point in a single sentence or phrase. Sports coaches, perhaps more than any other profession in America, are the best at delivering these short, pithy quotes. The Quotable Coach is the first boo

What if your body used a secret language to talk to you? What if an ailment or illness was your body's way to shout for help, to make you understand that you need to change your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviours? Your body wants you to become aware of the stress that you carry, conscious or not, so you can release unmanaged past and present emotions and the physical complaints that acco

“The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence.” —XIV Dalai Lama The words of the Dalai Lama resonate within each of us, empowered as they are by centuries of experience and a passionate, enduring spirit for peace on Earth. Tenzin Gyatso, the current and XIV Dalai Lama, has continued this grand legacy, traveling the world while spreading his personal doctrine of compassi

“Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.” —Buddha The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things a person can endure, and it is all too easy to lose sight of ourselves in the experience of grief. Yet it is in these times of trouble, when comfort is most needed, that it seems hardest to find. When I Look to the Sky is a collection of thoughts

Did you know duck dander is hallucinogenic? Or that Katherine Hepburn had a phobia of dirty hair? Have you ever wondered about the Magickal Skull of Doom or contemplated the mysterious Transylvanian Tablets? The Book of the Bizarre is a veritable treasure trove of startling and stranger than-fiction trivia that spans history, continents, even worlds. Never before have so many truly frightful facts

Magic Words: A Dictionary is a one-of-a-kind resource for armchair linguists, pop-culture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than seven-hundred essay style entries describe the origins

Yoga: Critical Alignment is an innovative, illustrated guide to new practices that release the tension held in the body to create a new balanced alignment. In yoga, even seasoned practitioners have the habit of working the body from the surface layers of muscle. The muscles are linked to will power and discipline, and working hard on the mat can create unhealthy strain in the body.

The sequel to the bestselling The Book of the Bizarre, Beyond Bizarre offers up scores of new freaky facts, terrifying trivia, and strangerthanfiction stories. Arranged into 13 chilling chapters like Haunted Hollywood, Blood Red Crosses and Gross Anatomy: Hospital Horrors, Bride of Bizarre, and Tales from the Cryptids, Beyond Bizarre tackles everything from female pirates and creepy candy stripe

Did you know that singer Tony Bennett had a near death experience, and that Mary Pickford, Americaas sweetheart regularly consulted a psychic?

Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near (Duckworth) and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, and major films (Her, Lucy, Ex Machina). During the succeeding decade many of his predictions about tech advancements have been borne out. In this entirely new book Kurzweil takes

"The first astrological blockbuster." —Newsweek "A hefty guide to star-crossed loving. . . . Each possible combination of signs is explored in general and then in detail."  — Book World Master astrologer Linda Goodman provides fundamental and practical insight into the power of love in this world-famous and sensationally bestselling guide. Can a Gemini man find happ

Raphael's Ephemeris - the essential Annual for every Astrologer.Widely recognised by astrologers as the most accurate and reliable ephemeris and aspectarian, Raphael's, pocket ephemeris, contains everything needed throughout the year.Raphael's Ephemeris features:* Daily longitudes of all the planets* Complete lunar and planetary Aspectarian* Cutting-edge, NASA based, astronomical accuracy for tigh

In "Knives Cooks Love," trusted cookware authority Sur La Table teams up with writer Jay to guide chefs of all levels so their knives will last a lifetime. The nuances between knife blades and handles are discussed, and numerous cutting techniques are showcased. These skills are then put to the test with more than 20 knife-essential, tantalizing recipes.

The Phenomenal #1 New York Times Bestseller In his classic guide to understanding the opposite sex, Dr. John Gray, provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication and relationships by acknowledging the differences between them. Once upon a time Martians and Venusians met, fell in love, and had happy relationships together because they respected and accepte