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The mystery of reincarnation has puzzled many different cultures throughout the centuries. What is reincarnation? Who will be reincarnated? What evidence is there for reincarnation? In this landmark work, Roy Stemman tackles these and other tough questions about the reincarnation phenomenon. A self-described 'sceptical believer,' Stemman examines the best case studies of reincarnation. From the mo

Morocco: Ancient cities, adobe fortresses of centuries past, fertile plains of wheat and olives, carpets of wildflowers, endless deserts, wild mountains, and isolated rural villages. And of course, the fabled open-air markets framed with stacks of woven rugs and other handicrafts, exotic scents wafting through the aisles, the hum of Arabic, Berber, French. Within this diverse land and confluence o

Les E ´changes Malandreux — from the brilliantly esoteric mind of Edward Gorey — was originally published in 1984, an interactive flip book that has the potential to create thousands of different scenes (65,536 to be exact). This book is meant to be read by turning the upper and lower pages independently to create unique interactions between the droll, eccentric characters. Reprinted here in f

A Renaissance man of boundless imagination, Edward Gorey created more than 100 works, designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions, and had a profound affection for ballet, literature, film, and animals. In such masterworks as his opening credits for the PBS television series Mystery!, Gorey brought to life enigmatic, humorous tales from the laboratory of his mind, leaving his unique st

William Morris viewed his patterns as both an art form and a means of social commentary. In response to the industrial designs and manufacturing of the Machine Age, he created wallpapers and fabrics that boasted natural floral motifs and handmade craftmanship. His work and ideology were a leading inspiration for the Arts and Crafts movement. Playing card varnish and linen finish for a smooth s

Maybe she´s on a photo shoot in Zanzibar. Maybe she´s making people laugh on TV. But all Chrissy Teigen really wants to do is talk about dinner. Or breakfast. Lunch gets some love, too. For years, she´s been collecting, cooking, and Instagramming her favorite recipes, and here they are: from breakfast all day to John´s famous fried chicken with spicy honey butter to her mom´s Thai classics. S

From the daughter-father duo that created Brooklyn's beloved live pun competition, this “punderful card game” (Mashable) is perfect for friends and families.   • One part game, one part conversation starter, you don't need to be a pun master to master Punderdome: the goal is to make bad jokes and have fun along the way. • The prompter for the round draws two prompt cards from the

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'The mass of the rich and the poor are differentiated by their incomes and nothing else, and the average millionaire is only the average dishwasher dressed in a new suit.' In 1928 the young George Orwell arrived in Paris, a city known as a thriving art scene and home to some of literature's most esteemed figures. It was not long before the money ran out, and Orwell, now destitute, was forced to

An essential guide to drawing by internationally bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber. Whether you want to learn to draw from scratch or to brush up your skills, this comprehensive drawing manual contains all you need. With introductory chapters on techniques, basic drawing exercises and composition, the book goes on to explore the major subject areas available to you as an artist

A unique gift for artists, medical students or colouring-enthusiasts.

This beautiful Gratitude Journal is designed to help you cultivate a daily habit of gratitude and mindfulness. It will inspire you to write down what you're grateful for each day. With 100 pages of high-quality paper, you'll have plenty of space to record your thoughts and feelings.

A self-exploration write-in journal, My Future Life Bullet Point Journal focuses on setting future goals for a happy, balanced and fulfilling life

"Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy." In this extraordinary work of scathing satire, Ambrose Bierce provided new humorous definitions of the words that formed the lexicon of contemporary American life. Accumulated over three decades for a series of magazines and newspapers, the entries in The Devil's Dictionary painted a revealing portrait of late 19th-century American life, with al