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Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Mica. Each bar weighs approx. 110g Wicks n Lotions Artisan Soap Australian Made Handmade - Product type: simple - Product categories: Artisan Soap, Beauty & Cosmetics - Product tags: cedar wood, cinnamon, clove, jasmine, lilly, malt vanilla, rosewood, sandalwood, soap A unique artisan soap with a blend of wood, floral, and spice fragrances. Featuring cedar wood, sandalwood, clove, and cinnamon, layered with rosewood, jasmine, and lilly of the valley, and finished with fresh hay, malt, and vanilla. Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Mica. Each bar weighs approx. 110g Wicks n Lotions Artisan Soap Australian Made Handmade A unique artisan soap with a blend of wood, floral, and spice fragrances. Featuring cedar wood, sandalwood, clove, and cinnamon, layered with rosewood, jasmine, and lilly of the valley, and finished with fresh hay, malt, and vanilla. Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Mica. Each bar weighs approx. 110g Wicks n Lotions Artisan Soap Australian Made Handmade - Product type: simple - Product categories: Artisan Soap, Beauty & Cosmetics - Product tags: goats milk, soap, strawberry, tropical This invigorating artisan soap is a fruity delight of fresh strawberries sprinkled with sugar. Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Distilled Water, Goat's Milk, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Mica. Each bar weighs approx. 110g Wicks n Lotions Artisan Soap Australian Made Handmade This invigorating artisan soap is a fruity delight of fresh strawberries sprinkled with sugar. Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Distilled Water, Goat's Milk, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Mica. Each bar weighs approx. 110g Wicks n Lotions Artisan Soap Australian Made Handmade - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Bags - Product tags: bag, fairy wren A crossbody bag with Fairy Wren design, a zipper and adjustable strap size. Made from polyester. Refer to images for sizing. A crossbody bag with Fairy Wren design, a zipper and adjustable strap size. Made from polyester. Refer to images for sizing. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Bags - Product tags: bag, dragonfly A crossbody bag with Dragonfly design, a zipper and adjustable strap size. Made from polyester. Refer to images for sizing. A crossbody bag with Dragonfly design, a zipper and adjustable strap size. Made from polyester. Refer to images for sizing. - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Australian, Essential Oils - Product tags: aromatherapy, botany, essential oil, eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Origin: Australia / Leaf Botany Eucalyptus Blue Gum oil has a sharp fresh scent. A clear oil steam distilled from the eucalyptus trees leaves. Also known as Tasmanian blue gum, Eucalyptus globulis is the state flora emblem for the state of Tasmania in Australia. Anecdotally it is excellent for colds and flue, asthma, allergies, sensitive skin types. It is antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, decongestant, anti-inflammatory. Blends well with peppermint, cedarwood, sandalwood, rosemary, lemon and lavender. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Eucalyptus globulus Origin: Australia / Leaf Botany Eucalyptus Blue Gum oil has a sharp fresh scent. A clear oil steam distilled from the eucalyptus trees leaves. Also known as Tasmanian blue gum, Eucalyptus globulis is the state flora emblem for the state of Tasmania in Australia. Anecdotally it is excellent for colds and flue, asthma, allergies, sensitive skin types. It is antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, decongestant, anti-inflammatory. Blends well with peppermint, cedarwood, sandalwood, rosemary, lemon and lavender. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Size: 12ml USE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Adult use only. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Not for internal use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. External use only. Consult your medical professional prior to use on skin if pregnant or you have a medical condition. Store below 30°C. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Essential Oils - Product tags: aromatherapy, botany, essential oil, vetiver Vetiveria zizanoides Origin: Indonesia / Root Vetiver oil is a deep reddish-brown oil steam distilled from the roots. Growing up to 3 metres tall the plant is closely related to sorghum but associated more with grasses. The scent is earthy and exotic and it is commonly used in perfumery as a fixative and in creams and soaps. Anecdotally astringent, deodorant, sedative and tonic. Used to treat acne, fungal infections of the feet, skin conditions and fatigue. Used in hair care and skincare products. Blends well with lavender, orange, geranium and lemon and hebaceous oils. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Vetiveria zizanoides Origin: Indonesia / Root Vetiver oil is a deep reddish-brown oil steam distilled from the roots. Growing up to 3 metres tall the plant is closely related to sorghum but associated more with grasses. The scent is earthy and exotic and it is commonly used in perfumery as a fixative and in creams and soaps. Anecdotally astringent, deodorant, sedative and tonic. Used to treat acne, fungal infections of the feet, skin conditions and fatigue. Used in hair care and skincare products. Blends well with lavender, orange, geranium and lemon and hebaceous oils. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Size: 12ml USE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Adult use only. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Not for internal use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. External use only. Consult your medical professional prior to use on skin if pregnant or you have a medical condition. Store below 30°C. - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Essential Oils - Product tags: aromatherapy, botany, essential oil, vanilla Vanilla planifolia Origin: Brazil / Pod Vanilla oil is a thick deep dark brown liquid similar to the colour and scent of the vanilla pod with sweet vanilla, chocolate like aromas. Due to the thick viscosity it can have a lumpy flow. Vanilla essential oil is heavier than water – when diffusing in water it will drop to the bottom of the oil burner. Blends well with orange and mandarin to create almost a “Jaffa” confectionary scent, add geranium to balance the blend if desired. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Vanilla planifolia Origin: Brazil / Pod Vanilla oil is a thick deep dark brown liquid similar to the colour and scent of the vanilla pod with sweet vanilla, chocolate like aromas. Due to the thick viscosity it can have a lumpy flow. Vanilla essential oil is heavier than water – when diffusing in water it will drop to the bottom of the oil burner. Blends well with orange and mandarin to create almost a “Jaffa” confectionary scent, add geranium to balance the blend if desired. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Size: 12ml USE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Adult use only. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Not for internal use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. External use only. Consult your medical professional prior to use on skin if pregnant or you have a medical condition. Store below 30°C. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Essential Oils - Product tags: aromatherapy, botany, essential oil, ylang ylang Cananga odorata Origin: Comores Is / Flower Ylang Ylang oil has an exotic, heady, strong floral aroma, derived from the large trumpet like flower that grows in the Comores Islands. Suitable for oily skin types, believed to balance the skins natural sebum. Anecdotally an aphrodisiac, tonic, antidepressant, sedative and hypotensive. Blends well with citrus, all wood oils, clary sage, geranium and marjoram. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Cananga odorata Origin: Comores Is / Flower Ylang Ylang oil has an exotic, heady, strong floral aroma, derived from the large trumpet like flower that grows in the Comores Islands. Suitable for oily skin types, believed to balance the skins natural sebum. Anecdotally an aphrodisiac, tonic, antidepressant, sedative and hypotensive. Blends well with citrus, all wood oils, clary sage, geranium and marjoram. Pure essential oils are highly concentrated liquid extracts from plants. Aromatic selections of plant varieties include leaves, roots, seeds, stems, fruit, peel, buds, flowers, wood, bark, saps (resins) and herbs. The essential oils are released as an aromatic liquid during the process of distillation or expression. All Botany essential oils are ethically sourced and are premium grade, 100% natural, biodegradable substances of botanical origin. Add 8-10 drops in a vaporiser and fill it with water. Other methods of use: massage, bath and spa, inhalation and household cleaning. Dilute prior to use on skin. Size: 12ml USE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Adult use only. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Not for internal use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. External use only. Consult your medical professional prior to use on skin if pregnant or you have a medical condition. Store below 30°C. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Australian - Product tags: craft, felt, koala, toy, wool Create your own fluffy koala. You can make your own DIY Wool Felt Koala with this set. The kit includes: Natural Wool Materials Tools Instructions Please note the the leaves in the image are not included. Create your own fluffy koala. You can make your own DIY Wool Felt Koala with this set. The kit includes: Natural Wool Materials Tools Instructions Please note the the leaves in the image are not included. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts - Product tags: bunny, easter, felt. crafting, kit, rabbit, set, wool This cute bunny wearing a wreath of flowers is perfect for Easter or people who love craft and bunnies. This felt crafting kit comes with three needles, a foam pad, crafting wool, and instructions. This cute bunny wearing a wreath of flowers is perfect for Easter or people who love craft and bunnies. This felt crafting kit comes with three needles, a foam pad, crafting wool, and instructions. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Crystals, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: blue, phosphor Natural raw blue Phosphor edged with gold foil with a black cord and necklace fastener. Please note that because this is a raw gemstone the shape of individual pieces will differ. Size: 2-3 cm Weight: 12-17 g Natural raw blue Phosphor edged with gold foil with a black cord and necklace fastener. Please note that because this is a raw gemstone the shape of individual pieces will differ. Size: 2-3 cm Weight: 12-17 g - Product type: simple - Product categories: Earrings - Product tags: alien, horror, Science Fiction Large Alien earrings in silver alloy. Refer to images for sizing. Large Alien earrings in silver alloy. Refer to images for sizing. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Earrings - Product tags: earrings, gold, snake Large gold toned alloy snake earrings. Refer to images for sizing. Large gold toned alloy snake earrings. Refer to images for sizing. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Earrings - Product tags: earrings, frog Cute and quirky large frog earrings made from zinc alloy with stud fastenings. Refer to images for sizing. Cute and quirky large frog earrings made from zinc alloy with stud fastenings. Refer to images for sizing. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Bracelets, Crystals - Product tags: beads, blue, bracelet, tiger eye Adorn your wrist with the soothing energy of this high quality Blue Tiger Eye Bracelet, featuring 8mm natural blue tiger eye gemstone beads. Designed to stretch and fit most wrist sizes, this bracelet is as versatile as it is meaningful, making it the perfect accessory for daily wear or special occasions. Intuition & Insight: Known as the “Hawk’s Eye,” blue tiger eye enhances intuition, mental clarity, and spiritual insight. Calm & Balance: This crystal promotes emotional stability and helps reduce stress, encouraging a sense of calm and relaxation. Protection & Confidence: It shields against negative energies while boosting self-confidence and decision-making abilities. Adorn your wrist with the soothing energy of this high quality Blue Tiger Eye Bracelet, featuring 8mm natural blue tiger eye gemstone beads. Designed to stretch and fit most wrist sizes, this bracelet is as versatile as it is meaningful, making it the perfect accessory for daily wear or special occasions. Intuition & Insight: Known as the “Hawk’s Eye,” blue tiger eye enhances intuition, mental clarity, and spiritual insight. Calm & Balance: This crystal promotes emotional stability and helps reduce stress, encouraging a sense of calm and relaxation. Protection & Confidence: It shields against negative energies while boosting self-confidence and decision-making abilities. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Bracelets, Crystals Add a touch of softness and charm to your crystal collection with this beautifully crafted Strawberry Quartz Bracelet. Designed with care, this bracelet features 8mm beads of stunning strawberry quartz, known for its captivating soft pink hue and natural patterns. The stretchable design ensures a comfortable fit for most wrist sizes, making it a versatile piece for everyday wear or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Emotional Healing: Strawberry quartz is known to support emotional balance and soothe stress, promoting a sense of love, gratitude, and positivity. Manifestation of Love: This gentle stone is said to amplify loving energies and help attract meaningful connections into your life. Add a touch of softness and charm to your crystal collection with this beautifully crafted high quality Strawberry Quartz Bracelet. Designed with care, this bracelet features 8mm beads of stunning strawberry quartz, known for its captivating soft pink hue and natural patterns. The stretchable design ensures a comfortable fit for most wrist sizes, making it a versatile piece for everyday wear or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Emotional Healing: Strawberry quartz is known to support emotional balance and soothe stress, promoting a sense of love, gratitude, and positivity. Manifestation of Love: This gentle stone is said to amplify loving energies and help attract meaningful connections into your life. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Bracelets, Crystals - Product tags: green, malachite, Pendant This high quality Malachite pendant is a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. The pendant is 4-5cm natural Malachite. Known for its vibrant green hues and powerful metaphysical properties, Malachite brings balance and transformation. Pendant Size: 4-5cm (1.57-1.97 inches) Chain: Handmade black rope for a natural, earthy look Color: Rich green with captivating banding patterns Metaphysical Properties: Malachite is celebrated for its various spiritual and healing aspects This high quality Malachite pendant is a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. The pendant is 4-5cm natural Malachite. Known for its vibrant green hues and powerful metaphysical properties, Malachite brings balance and transformation. Pendant Size: 4-5cm (1. 57-1. 97 inches) Chain: Handmade black rope for a natural, earthy look Color: Rich green with captivating banding patterns Metaphysical Properties: Malachite is celebrated for its various spiritual and healing aspects - Product type: simple - Product categories: Crystals, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: gold, Necklace, rainbow fluorite Unleash the beauty of nature with this stunning Rainbow Fluorite necklace. The captivating gemstone shimmers with a vibrant mix of greens, purples, and blues, reminiscent of a breathtaking rainbow. Each genuine Rainbow Fluorite pendant is a unique piece of natural fluorite, showcasing the mesmerizing play of colors. The pendant size is 4-5cm and suspended on a delicate gold-plated metal chain. Fluorite, the Stone of Discernment and Aptitude, is believed to promote mental clarity, focus, and creativity. This necklace is perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their intuition, decision-making, and overall well-being. Unleash the beauty of nature with this stunning Rainbow Fluorite necklace. The captivating gemstone shimmers with a vibrant mix of greens, purples, and blues, reminiscent of a breathtaking rainbow. Each genuine Rainbow Fluorite pendant is a unique piece of natural fluorite, showcasing the mesmerizing play of colors. The pendant size is 4-5cm and suspended on a delicate gold-plated metal chain. Fluorite, the Stone of Discernment and Aptitude, is believed to promote mental clarity, focus, and creativity. This necklace is perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their intuition, decision-making, and overall well-being. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Crystals, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: pyramid, quartz Made from high-quality clear Quartz, this pyramid is ethically sourced and polished to perfection, ensuring a radiant, transparent finish. Unlock the power of intention with this Clear Quartz Pyramid, a beautifully carved manifest crystal known for amplifying energy, focus, and clarity. As one of the most powerful healing crystals, clear quartz is revered for its ability to cleanse negative energy, enhance spiritual growth, and promote balance. Whether used for meditation, manifestation, or as a unique crystal gift, this pyramid is a must-have for any crystal lover. Size: 3.5 cm Made from high-quality clear Quartz, this pyramid is ethically sourced and polished to perfection, ensuring a radiant, transparent finish. Unlock the power of intention with this Clear Quartz Pyramid, a beautifully carved manifest crystal known for amplifying energy, focus, and clarity. As one of the most powerful healing crystals, clear quartz is revered for its ability to cleanse negative energy, enhance spiritual growth, and promote balance. Whether used for meditation, manifestation, or as a unique crystal gift, this pyramid is a must-have for any crystal lover. Size: 3. 5 cm - Product type: simple - Product categories: Crystals, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: black, obsidian, pyramid This sleek black obsidian pyramid, sized at 4x4cm, is a powerful tool for grounding and protection. Obsidian is revered for its ability to shield against negative energies, making this pyramid ideal for meditation spaces or as a decorative yet protective element in your home. Its geometric shape enhances the crystal's natural energy flow, bringing balance and stability to your surroundings. This sleek black obsidian pyramid, sized at 4x4cm, is a powerful tool for grounding and protection. Obsidian is revered for its ability to shield against negative energies, making this pyramid ideal for meditation spaces or as a decorative yet protective element in your home. Its geometric shape enhances the crystal's natural energy flow, bringing balance and stability to your surroundings. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Crystals, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: blue, moonstone, tower This tower is cream, with a shimmering blue moonstone inclusion. This stone is a very sensual, feminine, and nourishing stone that has the ability to heal what pains you and bring you back to wellness and wholeness. It’s a stone that carries deep healing and sacred feminine energies. It has high-energy rays of blue colors and is always shimmering in powerful white energy, making it a very protective stone. India and Sri Lanka are the major providers of Blue Moonstone, but it can also be found in Australia, Brazil, and the USA. Approx. Height: 5-6cm Approx. Weight: 40-50g This tower is cream, with a shimmering blue moonstone inclusion. This stone is a very sensual, feminine, and nourishing stone that has the ability to heal what pains you and bring you back to wellness and wholeness. It’s a stone that carries deep healing and sacred feminine energies. It has high-energy rays of blue colors and is always shimmering in powerful white energy, making it a very protective stone. India and Sri Lanka are the major providers of Blue Moonstone, but it can also be found in Australia, Brazil, and the USA. Approx. Height: 5-6cm Approx. Weight: 40-50g - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Crystals, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: aura, howolite, tower This mesmerizing crystal, infused with a shimmering rainbow aura, exudes an uplifting energy that promotes optimism, communication, and a sense of calm. This Aura Howlite Tower is perfect for: Anyone seeking to boost their mood and positivity Individuals working on improving communication skills Those seeking stress relief and emotional balance Crystal healers and lightworkers working on the Crown Chakra Anyone who appreciates the beauty and uplifting energy of crystals Approx. size: 6-7cm This mesmerizing crystal, infused with a shimmering rainbow aura, exudes an uplifting energy that promotes optimism, communication, and a sense of calm. This Aura Howlite Tower is perfect for: Anyone seeking to boost their mood and positivity Individuals working on improving communication skills Those seeking stress relief and emotional balance Crystal healers and lightworkers working on the Crown Chakra Anyone who appreciates the beauty and uplifting energy of crystals Approx. size: 6-7cm - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Crystals, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: Labradorite, tower Unleash the magic of Labradorite with this stunning polished tower! This beautiful Labradorite tower stands at an impressive 10cm tall and 3cm wide, making it a captivating addition to your crystal collection or home decor. The captivating play of color, known as labradorescence, dances across the surface, flashing with iridescent blues, greens, and even hints of gold. Labradorite is a stone of transformation, known for: Shielding your aura and protecting against negativity Stimulating intuition and psychic development Aiding in transformation and positive change Enhancing creativity and imagination Please note: As a natural product, Labradorite towers will vary slightly in size, color, and pattern. Unleash the magic of Labradorite with this stunning polished tower! This beautiful Labradorite tower stands at an impressive 10cm tall and 3cm wide, making it a captivating addition to your crystal collection or home decor. The captivating play of color, known as labradorescence, dances across the surface, flashing with iridescent blues, greens, and even hints of gold. Labradorite is a stone of transformation, known for: Shielding your aura and protecting against negativity Stimulating intuition and psychic development Aiding in transformation and positive change Enhancing creativity and imagination Please note: As a natural product, Labradorite towers will vary slightly in size, color, and pattern. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Beauty & Cosmetics - Product tags: australian, Botany Native Flora, Exfoliant A refreshing and invigorating pine and coconut face and body scrub that gently and effectively exfoliates and cleanses the skin. It will leave the skin feeling smooth, clean and soft without scratching it. Suitable for combination, dry, dehydrated, sensitive, and normal skin. Suitable to use 2-3 times a week. The size is 55g. Product Benefits: Hydrating Refreshes and tones Light on skin An effective natural pine exfoliator that also cleanses the skin Leaves the skin feeling fresh and hydrated after washing off Botany Native Flora products are: Australian Made Animal Friendly Sustainable A refreshing and invigorating pine and coconut face and body scrub that gently and effectively exfoliates and cleanses the skin. It will leave the skin feeling smooth, clean and soft without scratching it. Suitable for combination, dry, dehydrated, sensitive, and normal skin. Suitable to use 2-3 times a week. The size is 55g. Product Benefits: Hydrating Refreshes and tones Light on skin An effective natural pine exfoliator that also cleanses the skin Leaves the skin feeling fresh and hydrated after washing off Botany Native Flora products are: Australian Made Animal Friendly Sustainable - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Australian, Beauty & Cosmetics - Product tags: australian, Botany Native Flora, cleanser This foaming face cleanser gently eliminates impurities and excess sebum, leaving your skin clean and clear. The antioxidant and anti-ageing properties of the extracts aim to improve skin hydration, reduce the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote collagen stimulation. The extracts’ vitamin E content contains antibacterial properties that will assist in cleansing and preventing acne breakout. This non-stripping cleanser is suitable for everyday use and will improve skin tone, texture, and radiance. Size: 150ml Botany Native Flora products are: Australian Made Animal Friendly Sustainable This foaming face cleanser gently eliminates impurities and excess sebum, leaving your skin clean and clear. The antioxidant and anti-ageing properties of the extracts aim to improve skin hydration, reduce the depth of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote collagen stimulation. The extracts’ vitamin E content contains antibacterial properties that will assist in cleansing and preventing acne breakout. This non-stripping cleanser is suitable for everyday use and will improve skin tone, texture, and radiance. Size: 150ml Botany Native Flora products are: Australian Made Animal Friendly Sustainable - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Australian, Beauty & Cosmetics - Product tags: aging, australian, Botany Native Flora, hydration, serum This botanical-scented lightweight serum is infused with ascorbyl glucoside, a gentle derivative of vitamin C, and a highly effective antioxidant that is clinically proven to protect the skin from free radical damage, hyperpigmentation, and reduce fine lines and other signs of ageing. This is complemented by its antioxidant content with potent native Australian extracts sources, which support skin barrier function, skin radiance and collagen production. This daily multi-targeted serum will protect and repair your skin, giving it a boost of hydration and radiance. Size: 30ml Botany Native Flora products are: Australian Made Animal Friendly Sustainable This botanical-scented lightweight serum is infused with ascorbyl glucoside, a gentle derivative of vitamin C, and a highly effective antioxidant that is clinically proven to protect the skin from free radical damage, hyperpigmentation, and reduce fine lines and other signs of ageing. This is complemented by its antioxidant content with potent native Australian extracts sources, which support skin barrier function, skin radiance and collagen production. This daily multi-targeted serum will protect and repair your skin, giving it a boost of hydration and radiance. Size: 30ml Botany Native Flora products are: Australian Made Animal Friendly Sustainable - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Australian, Beauty & Cosmetics - Product tags: aging, australian, Botany Native Flora, cream, face, hydration This fast-absorbing day crème infused with cocoa butter and grapeseed, coconut and jojoba seed oil to intensely hydrate your skin, improve skin elasticity and boost collagen production to leave it soft, velvety and radiant throughout the day. Infused with acetyl zingerone, an active ingredient that efficiently neutralizes free radicals and has a better photostability than conventional antioxidants, our lightweight crème will keep your skin structure protected. It increases resistance to sun-induced erythema (redness), and reduces skin damage and signs of photoaging including wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. 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Both a scholarly resource and an initiatory guide, The Magic of Giuliano Kremmerz offers an unprecedented encounter with the mysteries of the Fraternity of Myriam. It is essential reading for students of Western esotericism, practitioners of ceremonial magic, and anyone seeking an authentic gateway into the deeper currents of Italian Hermeticism. For the first time in English, the complete internal documents of Italy's most secretive magical order are now available to readers worldwide. The Magic of Giuliano Kremmerz is a groundbreaking introduction to one of the most influential and concealed currents of Italian Hermeticism. For the first time in English, David Pantano offers an accessible yet deeply authoritative presentation of the life, teachings, and magical system of Giuliano Kremmerz, the enigmatic master whose initiatory tradition continues to shape Western esotericism. Blending historical scholarship with personal experience, the book is divided into two complementary parts. 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Both a scholarly resource and an initiatory guide, The Magic of Giuliano Kremmerz offers an unprecedented encounter... - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Tarot Decks - Product tags: folklore, Japan, Japanese, mythology, spirits, yokai Yōkai are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. Yōkai are a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons, and tricksters. They can be mischievous, helpful, or malevolent, often appearing as animal-like figures, possessed objects, or humanoids. They embody the mysterious and uncanny aspects of nature and human emotions. Yōkai often have animal-like features (such as the kappa, depicted as appearing similar to a turtle, and the tengu, commonly depicted with wings), but may also appear humanoid in appearance, such as the kuchisake-onna. Some yōkai resemble inanimate objects (such as the tsukumogami), while others have no discernible shape. 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From award-winning journalist and author of the “methodical, earnest, and insightful” (The Guardian) Panic Attack, is an examination of recent knee-jerk calls to regulate Big Tech from both sides of the aisle. Not so long ago, we embraced social media as a life-changing opportunity to connect with friends and family all across the globe. Today, the pendulum of public opinion is swinging in the opposite direction as Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and similar sites are being accused of corrupting our democracy, spreading disinformation, and fanning the flames of hatred. We once marveled at the revolutionary convenience of ordering items online and having them show up on our doorsteps overnight. Now we fret about Amazon outsourcing our jobs overseas or building robots to do them for us. 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For over fifty years, Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest, or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all? A brand-new Ancient Egyptian epic from the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith. Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series. A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILISATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION. For over fifty years, Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. 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She reveals healing traditions that have been used for generations, handed down from grandmother to daughter and granddaughter. Based on Korean ancestral practices and herbal medicine, this guide teaches the Eastern approach to healing, including: The Korean Sasang Typology system (comparable to doshas in Ayurveda) How to create a Korean herbal medicine cabinet Recipes for healing remedies and elixirs How to use traditional fermented foods for health and beauty How to resolve imbalances in Qi (vital energy) for health and emotional balance With The Korean Herbal Apothecary at your side, you will learn how to use the power of ancient wisdom and remedies for spiritual and physical healing. Korean women are expected to reach a record average lifespan of over 90 years by 2030. In this first-of-its kind guide, discover their culture’s ancient healing methods and remedies. How has the Korean culture, now being looked at as a new Blue Zone, created such incredible wellness and longevity? 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Those sages who understood the importance of such contemplation comprise the prime subject matter of this book. Especially in the troubled world of today, it is by the conscientious study of their activities and teachings that we may come to understand the Absolute Truth, or the Ultimate Reality, and attain lasting peace and joy. The pastimes of such great, sagely personalities have been narrated in detail in ancient collections of works known as the Puranas, as well as in timeless epics such as the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and other Vedic literature. In this book, Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Goswami Maharaja, a bona fide self-realised representative of the bhakti (devotional) lineage, has narrated important episodes and addressed salient points from this literature. Thus, the avid reader may understand their inner meaning and apply this knowledge to their search for real happiness. Ultimately, such unadulterated, permanent happiness, according to the devotional tradition, is realized as the attainment of pure love of God, Sri Krishna. The people of ancient times were inclined to give their attention not only to the external world of inert matter but also to the world within —the vital world of consciousness. Those sages who understood the importance of such contemplation comprise the prime subject matter of this book. Especially in the troubled world of today, it is by the conscientious study of their activities and teachings that we may come to understand the Absolute Truth, or the Ultimate Reality, and attain lasting peace and joy. The pastimes of such great, sagely personalities have been narrated in detail in ancient collections of works known as the Puranas, as well as in timeless epics such as the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and other Vedic literature. In this book, Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Goswami Maharaja, a bona fide self-realised representative of the bhakti (devotional) lineage, has narrated important episodes and addressed salient points from this literature. Thus, the avid reader may understand their inner meaning and apply this knowledge to their search for real happiness. Ultimately, such unadulterated, permanent happiness, according to the devotional tradition, is realized as the attainment of pure love of God, Sri Krishna. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fantasy, Fiction, Other, Science Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, Science Fiction, weird - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Michael Moorcock A wild desert crossing, a secret island paradise, a hidden underground civilization, plus London and Paris. The multiverse expands as pulp adventure mixes with unreal memoir in the second volume in The Sanctuary of the White Friars series. In the 1970s, Michael Moorcock, a writer of genre fiction, attempts to save his failing marriage by taking his wife and daughters to Paris. One night in a bar he is amazed to find himself drinking with heroes of story and history. The next day he awakens aboard a sailing ship, kidnapped into another reality by a French highwayman and the four Musketeers, who know Moorcock well from adventures in London's Alsacia...but that was another Moorcock, from another world. Soon after they reach Africa, the company is rescued from an ambush by Antara, a poet-adventurer who offers to lead them across the desert and through several realities to the estate of Lord and Lady Blackstone. The trip is full of wonders Moorcock has read, dreamed, or written: an underground civilization of nonhuman creatures; a magical oasis where the lion lies down with the lamb; a lush garden inhabited by miniature dinosaurs. They are pursued by the notorious Jacob Nixer, who also remembers the Alsacia and is determined to destroy Moorcock and his companions. The main narrative of The Woods of Arcady is punctuated by episodes from the story of the Blackstones and by spirited, freewheeling appearances by Captain Buggerly Otherly and his companions from the Second Ether. As readers move deeper into Moorcock's multiverse, it rises up on all sides, ready to astound. A wild desert crossing, a secret island paradise, a hidden underground civilization, plus London and Paris. The multiverse expands as pulp adventure mixes with unreal memoir in the second volume in The Sanctuary of the White Friars series. In the 1970s, Michael Moorcock, a writer of genre fiction, attempts to save his failing marriage by taking his wife and daughters to Paris. One night in a bar he is amazed to find himself drinking with heroes of story and history. The next day he awakens aboard a sailing ship, kidnapped into another reality by a French highwayman and the four Musketeers, who know Moorcock well from adventures in London's Alsacia... but that was another Moorcock, from another world. Soon after they reach Africa, the company is rescued from an ambush by Antara, a poet-adventurer who offers to lead them across the desert and through several realities to the estate of Lord and Lady Blackstone. The trip is full of wonders Moorcock has read, dreamed, or written: an underground civilization of nonhuman creatures; a magical oasis where the lion lies down with the lamb; a lush garden inhabited by miniature dinosaurs. They are pursued by the notorious Jacob Nixer, who also remembers the Alsacia and is determined to destroy Moorcock and his companions. The main narrative of The Woods of Arcady is punctuated by episodes from the story of the Blackstones and by spirited, freewheeling appearances by Captain Buggerly Otherly and his companions from the Second Ether. As readers move deeper... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: AI, evolution, human brain, neuroscience - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Steven Rose Brain repair, smart pills, mind-reading machines - modern neuroscience promises to soon deliver a remarkable array of wonders as well as profound insight into the nature of the brain. But these exciting new breakthroughs, warns Steven Rose, will also raise troubling questions about what it means to be human. In The Future of the Brain, Rose explores just how far neuroscience may help us understand the human brain—including consciousness—and to what extent cutting-edge technologies should have the power to mend or manipulate the mind. 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The Future of the Brain is a remarkable look at what the neurological sciences are telling us about who we are, where we came from — and where we may be headed in the years ahead. Brain repair, smart pills, mind-reading machines - modern neuroscience promises to soon deliver a remarkable array of wonders as well as profound insight into the nature of the brain. But these exciting new breakthroughs, warns Steven Rose, will also raise troubling questions about what it means to be human. In The Future of the Brain, Rose explores just how far neuroscience may help us understand the human brain—including consciousness—and to what extent cutting-edge technologies should have the power to mend or manipulate the mind. Rose first offers a panoramic look at what we now know about the brain —from its three-billion-year evolution to its astonishingly rapid development in the embryo to the miraculous process of infant development (how a brain becomes a human). 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The Future of the Brain is a remarkable look at what the brain sciences are telling us about who we are, where we came from — and... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Spiritual - Product tags: dream, dreaming, dreams - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stephen Larsen, Tom Verner An exploration of dreaming history, science, traditions, and practices from prehistory to today Examines ancient dream traditions from around the world, shamanic dreaming, and the profound role of dreaming in Native American and African-American cultures Investigates dream psychology and the neuroscience of the dreaming brain Explores the practice of dream incubation, lucid dreaming, and telepathic dreaming with tips on remembering your dreams and working with them We have been dreaming for all of our 3 million or more years of existence. Dreams provide an extraordinary way to process the day’s events and uncover new perspectives. Many cultural creatives credit their world-changing creations to their dreams, and science now believes that dreams helped evolve the very process of thought itself. We have been dreaming for all of our 3 million or more years of existence. Dreams provide an extraordinary way to process the day’s events and uncover new perspectives. Many cultural creatives credit their world-changing creations to their dreams, and science now believes that dreams helped evolve the very process of thought itself. In this book, Stephen Larsen and Tom Verner examine dream traditions from around the world, beginning with the oldest records from ancient Egypt, India, Greece, and Australia and expanding to shamanic and indigenous societies. The authors investigate the psychology of dreaming, the neuroscience behind the dreaming brain, the Jungian perspective, and the intersections of yoga and modern dream research. 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Many cultural creatives credit their world-changing creations to their dreams, and science now believes that dreams helped evolve the very process of thought itself. In this book, Stephen Larsen and Tom Verner examine dream traditions from around the world, beginning with the oldest records from ancient Egypt, India, Greece, and Australia and expanding to shamanic and indigenous societies. The authors investigate the psychology of dreaming, the neuroscience behind the dreaming brain, the Jungian perspective, and the intersections of yoga and modern dream research. They show how dreams and myth are related in the timeless world of the Archetypal Imagination and how dreams often reveal the wishes of the soul. They explore the practice of dream incubation, an age-old tradition for seeding the unconscious mind to help solve problems and gain deep insights. They examine the profound role that dreams have played in the survival of exploited and persecuted cultures, such as the Native Americans, African... - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Spiritual - Product tags: camelot, grail, King Arthur - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Andrew Beattie Taking a new perspective, Andrew Beattie looks at the castles, forts and abbeys that lay claim to be connected to King Arthur and his ‘Camelot’. The story of King Arthur is one of the best known in English history: he was the boy who was schooled by Merlin and who claimed his right to lead the Britons against the Saxons by drawing a sword from a stone; later, he was the warrior who congregated with his knights around a Round Table and who was given a magical sword, Excalibur, by the Lady of the Lake. 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Taking a new perspective, Andrew Beattie looks at the castles, forts and abbeys that lay claim to be connected to King Arthur and his ‘Camelot’. The story of King Arthur is one of the best known in English history: he was the boy who was schooled by Merlin and who claimed his right to lead the Britons against the Saxons by drawing a sword from a stone; later, he was the warrior who congregated with his knights around a Round Table and who was given a magical sword, Excalibur, by the Lady of the Lake. These stories have been told and retold hundreds of times, and over the centuries, the actual figure of Arthur has retreated into obscurity, with many scholars suggesting that he was a mythical figure who never existed. Arthur has been the subject of thousands of books; yet this one tells his story in a wholly new way—through the places where the events surrounding his life supposedly unfolded. From Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, Arthur's reputed place of birth, to Slaughterbridge in the same county, one of the contenders for the location of his final battle against the Saxons, and from Cadbury Castle in Somerset, one of the numerous claimants to be the site of Arthur's fort of Camelot, to Glastonbury, where in 1191 his grave was reputedly discovered by local monks, the trail through some of England's most historic places throws a whole new light on this most compelling of legends. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, History - Product tags: dictionary, latin, occult, roman - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Collins Dictionaries A handy and affordable Latin to English and English to Latin dictionary for everyday use, including guidance on Latin grammar and insights into Roman culture. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use at home, in the office, or in the classroom. 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Contains a useful supplement of Latin verb conjugations, noun declensions, verbal nouns, and adjectives, and irregular verbs making this the ideal revision aid. There is helpful coverage of Latin numbers, dates, money, and measures and a list of key events in Roman history. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Language Dictionaries - Product tags: chinese, dictionary, mandarin - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Collins Dictionaries Collins Mandarin Chinese to English Dictionary allows you to look up English words instantly while reading on your Kindle. Its clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you need it most. Designed for anyone who is starting to learn Chinese. The dictionary covers everyday language in both Chinese and English, so you can be sure of having access to all the vocabulary you need. Collins Mandarin Chinese to English Dictionary allows you to look up English words instantly while reading on your Kindle. Its clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you need it most. Designed for anyone who is starting to learn Chinese. The dictionary covers everyday language in both Chinese and English, so you can be sure of having access to all the vocabulary you need. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: ancient, Egypt, Egyptian, Egyptology - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Guy de la Bédoyère A vivid story of an astonishing period in ancient Egypt’s history—1550 BC to 1295 BC—that tears away the gold and glamour to reveal how these great pharaohs ruthlessly ruled Egypt for two hundred and fifty years. For more than two centuries, Egypt was ruled by the most powerful, successful, and richest dynasty of kings in its long and epic history. They included the female king Hatshepsut, the warrior kings Thutmose III and Amenhotep II, the religious radical Akhenaten and his queen, Nefertiti, and most famously of all—for the wealth found in his tomb—the short-lived boy king, Tutankhamun. The power and riches of the Pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty came at enormous cost to Egypt's enemies—and to most of its people. This was an age of ruthless absolutism, exploitation, extravagance, brutality, and oppression in a culture where not only did Egypt plunder its neighbours, but Egyptian kings (and their people) robbed one another. Three thousand five hundred years ago, ancient Egypt began two centuries of growth, during which it became richer and more powerful than any other nation in the world, ruled by the kings of the 18th Dynasty. They presided over a system built on war, oppression, and ruthlessness, pouring Egypt's wealth into grandiose monuments, temples, and extravagant tombs. Tutankhamun was one of the last of the line—and one of the most obscure. Among his predecessors were some of the most notorious and enigmatic figures of all of Egypt's history. Pharaohs of the Sun is the story of these famed rulers, showing how their glamour and gold became tainted by selfishness, ostentation, and the systematic exploitation of Egypt's people and enemies. A vivid story of an astonishing period in ancient Egypt’s history—1550 BC to 1295 BC—that tears away the gold and glamour to reveal how these great pharaohs ruthlessly ruled Egypt for two hundred and fifty years. For more than two centuries, Egypt was ruled by the most powerful, successful, and richest dynasty of kings in its long and epic history. They included the female king Hatshepsut, the warrior kings Thutmose III and Amenhotep II, the religious radical Akhenaten and his queen, Nefertiti, and most famously of all—for the wealth found in his tomb—the short-lived boy king, Tutankhamun. The power and riches of the Pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty came at enormous cost to Egypt's enemies—and to most of its people. This was an age of ruthless absolutism, exploitation, extravagance, brutality, and oppression in a culture where not only did Egypt plunder its neighbours, but Egyptian kings (and their people) robbed one another. Three thousand five hundred years ago, ancient Egypt began two centuries of growth, during which it became richer and more powerful than any other nation in the world, ruled by the kings of the 18th Dynasty. They presided over a system built on war, oppression, and ruthlessness, pouring Egypt's wealth into grandiose monuments, temples, and extravagant tombs. Tutankhamun was one of the last of the line—and one of the most obscure. Among his predecessors were some of the most notorious and enigmatic figures of all of Egypt's history. Pharaohs of the Sun is the story of these famed... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: culture, feminism, sexuality, women - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Anke Bernau In the Middle Ages it was believed that only a virgin could charm a unicorn out of hiding; but far from being a quaint, anachronistic concept, virginity remains a central value in Western culture. Typing "virgin" into Google results in more than one million hits and includes everything from the Anti-Nicene Fathers to advertisements for free teen virgins, displaying a range of current cultural preoccupations with virginity. This lively, wide-ranging examination of a phenomenon that has touched many aspects of our culture names different archetypes and facets of the concept of virginity. Examples include the Medical Virgin—exploring what exactly virginity is and how to reliably identify one; the Religious Virgin—from the Madonna to the American Christian Right’s insistence on sexual abstinence before marriage; the Popular Virgin of Gothic fiction and modern day horror films; the Political Virgin—virginity’s intimate connection with money and power; and the Monstrous Virgin, as embodiment of what is ultimately unknowable and of violence, excess, and death. In the Middle Ages it was believed that only a virgin could charm a unicorn out of hiding; but far from being a quaint, anachronistic concept, virginity remains a central value in Western culture. Typing "virgin" into Google results in more than one million hits and includes everything from the Anti-Nicene Fathers to advertisements for free teen virgins, displaying a range of current cultural preoccupations with virginity. This lively, wide-ranging examination of a phenomenon that has touched many aspects of our culture names different archetypes and facets of the concept of virginity. Examples include the Medical Virgin—exploring what exactly virginity is and how to reliably identify one; the Religious Virgin—from the Madonna to the American Christian Right’s insistence on sexual abstinence before marriage; the Popular Virgin of Gothic fiction and modern day horror films; the Political Virgin—virginity’s intimate connection with money and power; and the Monstrous Virgin, as embodiment of what is ultimately unknowable and of violence, excess, and death. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Other - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Kathryn Scanlan In The Dominant Animal—Kathryn Scanlan’s adventurous, unsettling debut collection—compression is key. 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Sentences have been relentlessly trimmed, tuned, and teased for maximum impact, and a ferocious attention to rhythm and sound results in a palpable pulse of excitability and distress. The nature of love is questioned at a golf course, a flower shop, an all-you-can-eat buffet. The clay head of a man is bought and displayed as a trophy. Interior life manifests on the physical plane, where characters—human and animal—eat and breathe, provoke and injure one another. With exquisite control, Scanlan moves from expansive moods and fine afternoons to unease and violence—and also from deliberate and generative ambiguity to shocking, revelatory exactitude. Disturbances accrue as the collection progresses. How often the conclusions open—rather than tie—up. How they twist alertly. No mercy, a character says—and these stories are merciless and strange and absolutely masterful. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: conspiracy theories, fake news, intelligence, misbelief, rational - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Dan Ariely The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest relationships. While we recognize the dangers that misinformation poses, the problem is complex—far beyond what policing social media alone can achieve—and too often our limited solutions are shaped by partisan politics and individual interpretations of truth. In Misbelief, preeminent social scientist Dan Ariely argues that to understand the irrational appeal of misinformation, we must first understand the behavior of “misbelief”—the psychological and social journey that leads people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories. Misinformation, it turns out, appeals to something innate in all of us—on the right and the left—and it is only by understanding this psychology that we can blunt its effects. Grounded in years of study as well as Ariely’s own experience as a target of disinformation, Misbelief is an eye-opening and comprehensive analysis of the psychological drivers that cause otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Utilizing the latest research, Ariely reveals the key elements—emotional, cognitive, personality, and social—that drive people down the funnel of false information and mistrust, showing how under the right circumstances, anyone can become a misbeliever. Yet Ariely also offers hope. Even as advanced artificial intelligence has become capable of generating convincing fake news stories at an unprecedented scale, he shows that awareness of these forces fueling misbelief make us, as individuals and as a society, more resilient to its allure. Combating misbelief requires a strategy rooted not in conflict, but in empathy. The sooner we recognize that misbelief is above all else a human problem, the sooner we can become the solution ourselves. “In this thoughtful, moving, and well-written book, Dan Ariely narrates his personal and professional journey to understand the world of misbelievers and conspiracy theories, and offers insights and tips that will hopefully help all of us protect our fragile social fabric from being torn apart by disinformation and distrust. ”—Yuval Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens “Misbelief is an urgent examination of the human attraction to misinformation. This timely book can provide a crucial foundation for building a more empathetic and informed society. ”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest relationships. While we recognize the dangers that misinformation poses, the problem is complex—far beyond what policing social media alone can achieve—and too often our limited solutions are shaped by partisan politics and individual interpretations of truth. In Misbelief, preeminent social scientist Dan Ariely argues that to understand the irrational appeal of misinformation, we must first understand the behavior of “misbelief”—the psychological and social journey that leads people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories. Misinformation, it turns out, appeals to something innate in all of us—on... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture - Product tags: conspiracy theories, fake news, intelligence, misbelief, rational - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Dan Ariely The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest relationships. While we recognize the dangers that misinformation poses, the problem is complex—far beyond what policing social media alone can achieve—and too often our limited solutions are shaped by partisan politics and individual interpretations of truth. In Misbelief, preeminent social scientist Dan Ariely argues that to understand the irrational appeal of misinformation, we must first understand the behavior of “misbelief”—the psychological and social journey that leads people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories. Misinformation, it turns out, appeals to something innate in all of us—on the right and the left—and it is only by understanding this psychology that we can blunt its effects. Grounded in years of study as well as Ariely’s own experience as a target of disinformation, Misbelief is an eye-opening and comprehensive analysis of the psychological drivers that cause otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Utilizing the latest research, Ariely reveals the key elements—emotional, cognitive, personality, and social—that drive people down the funnel of false information and mistrust, showing how under the right circumstances, anyone can become a misbeliever. Yet Ariely also offers hope. Even as advanced artificial intelligence has become capable of generating convincing fake news stories at an unprecedented scale, he shows that awareness of these forces fueling misbelief make us, as individuals and as a society, more resilient to its allure. Combating misbelief requires a strategy rooted not in conflict, but in empathy. The sooner we recognize that misbelief is above all else a human problem, the sooner we can become the solution ourselves. “In this thoughtful, moving, and well-written book, Dan Ariely narrates his personal and professional journey to understand the world of misbelievers and conspiracy theories, and offers insights and tips that will hopefully help all of us protect our fragile social fabric from being torn apart by disinformation and distrust. ”—Yuval Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens “Misbelief is an urgent examination of the human attraction to misinformation. This timely book can provide a crucial foundation for building a more empathetic and informed society. ”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest relationships. While we recognize the dangers that misinformation poses, the problem is complex—far beyond what policing social media alone can achieve—and too often our limited solutions are shaped by partisan politics and individual interpretations of truth. In Misbelief, preeminent social scientist Dan Ariely argues that to understand the irrational appeal of misinformation, we must first understand the behavior of “misbelief”—the psychological and social journey that leads people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories. Misinformation, it turns out, appeals to something innate in all of us—on... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography - Product tags: bbc, biography, david bowie, interviews - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: David Bowie, Tom Hagler The life of an icon, in his own words. David Bowie had a unique relationship with the BBC, making more appearances on 'the beeb' than any other broadcaster throughout his career. An anonymous pre-fame teenager, a blossoming starlet, a white-hot rock star and a veritable elder statesman of the BBC had the inside scoop on it all. In this fascinating collection of BBC television and radio transcripts, Bowie's life story is told in his own words, across more than 35 appearances spanning over forty years. Each provides an illuminating snapshot of moments in a remarkable career. But read together, they offer a completely new take on Bowie himself, a first-person look at the rise and rise of a star. Compiled and guided by David Bowie expert and BBC journalist Tom Hagler, Bowie at the BBC is the complete story of an incredible life lived on the airwaves. The life of an icon, in his own words. David Bowie had a unique relationship with the BBC, making more appearances on 'the beeb' than any other broadcaster throughout his career. An anonymous pre-fame teenager, a blossoming starlet, a white-hot rock star and a veritable elder statesman of the BBC had the inside scoop on it all. In this fascinating collection of BBC television and radio transcripts, Bowie's life story is told in his own words, across more than 35 appearances spanning over forty years. Each provides an illuminating snapshot of moments in a remarkable career. But read together, they offer a completely new take on Bowie himself, a first-person look at the rise and rise of a star. Compiled and guided by David Bowie expert and BBC journalist Tom Hagler, Bowie at the BBC is the complete story of an incredible life lived on the airwaves. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: culture, history, norway, sweden - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stein Ringen In The Story of Scandinavia, political scholar Stein Ringen chronicles more than 1,200 years of drama, economic rise and fall, crises, kings and queens, war, peace, language and culture. Scandinavian history has been one of dramatic discontinuities of collapse and restarts, from the Viking Age to the Age of Perpetual War to the modern age today. For a thousand years, the Scandinavian countries were kingdoms of repression where monarchs played at the game of being European powers, at the expense of their own populations. The brand we now know as "Scandinavia" is a recent invention. During most of its history, Denmark and Sweden, and to some degree Norway, were bloody enemies. These sentiments of enmity have not been fully settled. Under the surface of collaboration remain undercurrents of hatred, envy, contempt and pity. What does it mean today to be Scandinavian? For the author, whose identity is Scandinavian but his life European, this masterly history is a personal exploration as well as a narrative of compelling scope. In The Story of Scandinavia, political scholar Stein Ringen chronicles more than 1,200 years of drama, economic rise and fall, crises, kings and queens, war, peace, language and culture. Scandinavian history has been one of dramatic discontinuities of collapse and restarts, from the Viking Age to the Age of Perpetual War to the modern age today. For a thousand years, the Scandinavian countries were kingdoms of repression where monarchs played at the game of being European powers, at the expense of their own populations. The brand we now know as "Scandinavia" is a recent invention. During most of its history, Denmark and Sweden, and to some degree Norway, were bloody enemies. These sentiments of enmity have not been fully settled. Under the surface of collaboration remain undercurrents of hatred, envy, contempt and pity. What does it mean today to be Scandinavian? For the author, whose identity is Scandinavian but his life European, this masterly history is a personal exploration as well as a narrative of compelling scope. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Spiritual - Product tags: dreams, healing, health, Symbolism - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Theresa Cheung Decode Your Dreams and Empower Yourself Theresa Cheung, who Women's Health magazine called "the British Grande Dame of psychic and spiritual studies," shows you how to unravel the mysteries of your unconscious mind. The Dream Cure provides a map for your path to self-discovery and healing. Theresa Cheung reveals the meanings of common dream symbols and themes, helping you harness their power to resolve anxieties, overcome obstacles, and ignite positive transformation. Dreams are your secret superpower. Theresa teaches you how to use them to improve creativity, glimpse the future, and understand yourself more than ever before. She shares a wealth of practical exercises designed to improve both your waking and dreaming lives―she even shows you how to influence your unconsciousness. From reducing nightmares to dreamscaping, this book provides the tools you need to make the best of your dreams. Decode Your Dreams and Empower Yourself Theresa Cheung, who Women's Health magazine called "the British Grande Dame of psychic and spiritual studies," shows you how to unravel the mysteries of your unconscious mind. The Dream Cure provides a map for your path to self-discovery and healing. Theresa Cheung reveals the meanings of common dream symbols and themes, helping you harness their power to resolve anxieties, overcome obstacles, and ignite positive transformation. Dreams are your secret superpower. Theresa teaches you how to use them to improve creativity, glimpse the future, and understand yourself more than ever before. She shares a wealth of practical exercises designed to improve both your waking and dreaming lives―she even shows you how to influence your unconsciousness. From reducing nightmares to dreamscaping, this book provides the tools you need to make the best of your dreams. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Non-Fiction - Product tags: biography, music, pop-culture - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Paul Trynka "Ziggy Stardust," "Changes," Under Pressure," "Let's Dance," "Fame," "Heroes," and of course, "Starman." These are the classic songs of David Bowie, the artist whose personas are indelibly etched in our pop consciousness alongside his music. He wrote and recorded with everyone from Iggy Pop to Freddie Mercury to John Lennon, sold 136 million albums, has one of the truly great voices, and influenced bands as wide-ranging as Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand. Paul Trynka illuminates Bowie's seemingly contradictory life and his many reinventions as an artist, offering over 300 new interviews with everyone from classmates to managers to lovers. He reveals Bowie's broad influence on the entertainment world, from movie star to modern-day icon, trend-setter to musical innovator. This book will define Bowie for years to come. "Ziggy Stardust," "Changes," Under Pressure," "Let's Dance," "Fame," "Heroes," and of course, "Starman. " These are the classic songs of David Bowie, the artist whose personas are indelibly etched in our pop consciousness alongside his music. He wrote and recorded with everyone from Iggy Pop to Freddie Mercury to John Lennon, sold 136 million albums, has one of the truly great voices, and influenced bands as wide-ranging as Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand. Paul Trynka illuminates Bowie's seemingly contradictory life and his many reinventions as an artist, offering over 300 new interviews with everyone from classmates to managers to lovers. He reveals Bowie's broad influence on the entertainment world, from movie star to modern-day icon, trend-setter to musical innovator. This book will define Bowie for years to come. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Spiritual - Product tags: Buudhism, climate change, Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Franz Alt, The Dalai Lama Saving the environment is our collective duty. With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire European continent. In short, climate change can no longer be denied - it threatens our existence on earth. In this inspiring new book, the Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of our time, calls on political decision-makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue. He argues that we all need to stand up for a different and more climate-friendly world, and to allow the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future. From the voice of the beloved world religious leader comes this eye-opening manifesto that empowers the generation of today to step up, take action and protect our world. Saving the environment is our collective duty. With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire European continent. In short, climate change can no longer be denied - it threatens our existence on earth. In this inspiring new book, the Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of our time, calls on political decision-makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue. He argues that we all need to stand up for a different and more climate-friendly world, and to allow the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future. From the voice of the beloved world religious leader comes this eye-opening manifesto that empowers the generation of today to step up, take action and protect our world. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Buddhism, Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: The Dalai Lama In this accessible and important follow-up to The Art of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches us how to live a happier and more spiritual life by fostering compassion and wisdom. Filled with his trademark honesty and warmth, this book explains how practically applying the values of Buddhism can help you find answers to both the everyday problems we face - relationships, health, work and happiness - and the major issues and changes facing humanity today including globalisation, technology and terrorism. Drawn from the Dalai Lama's teachings during his fourth visit to Australia and New Zealand, which focused on gaining strength through compassion, Lighting the Path reminds us that we each have the ability to change our own life for the better, and the power to improve the lives of others as well. Explaining the central tenets of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, Atisha's Lamp for the Path of Enlightenment and the Eight Verses of Mind Training, this book will give you the practical guidance you need to deal with life's challenges and help you develop inner peace. In this accessible and important follow-up to The Art of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches us how to live a happier and more spiritual life by fostering compassion and wisdom. Filled with his trademark honesty and warmth, this book explains how practically applying the values of Buddhism can help you find answers to both the everyday problems we face - relationships, health, work and happiness - and the major issues and changes facing humanity today including globalisation, technology and terrorism. Drawn from the Dalai Lama's teachings during his fourth visit to Australia and New Zealand, which focused on gaining strength through compassion, Lighting the Path reminds us that we each have the ability to change our own life for the better, and the power to improve the lives of others as well. Explaining the central tenets of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, Atisha's Lamp for the Path of Enlightenment and the Eight Verses of Mind Training, this book will give you the practical guidance you need to deal with life's challenges and help you develop inner peace. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: budhism, christianity, Tibet, tibetan - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: The Dalai Lama In this accessible book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama considers such well-known Gospel passages as the Sermon on the Mount, the Healing of the Sick and the Resurrection. He offers fresh perspectives on these familiar Christian sources of faith, and also considers such widespread concerns as inner transformation, meditation, ritual, and the ideas of reward and punishment, heaven and hell. His exploration of the parallels and differences between Buddhism and Christianity gives us a model of dialogue for the coming era of global spirituality, which will open the windows of understanding for the modern spiritual seeker of any faith. The Good Heart : His Holiness the Dalai Lama Explores the Heart of Christianity - And of Humanity In this accessible book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama considers such well-known Gospel passages as the Sermon on the Mount, the Healing of the Sick and the Resurrection. He offers fresh perspectives on these familiar Christian sources of faith, and also considers such widespread concerns as inner transformation, meditation, ritual, and the ideas of reward and punishment, heaven and hell. His exploration of the parallels and differences between Buddhism and Christianity gives us a model of dialogue for the coming era of global spirituality, which will open the windows of understanding for the modern spiritual seeker of any faith. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: Buddhism, happiness, Tibetan Buddhism - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Howard C. Cutler, The Dalai Lama Blending common sense and modern psychiatry, The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World applies Buddhist tradition to twenty-first-century struggles in a relevant way. The result is a wise approach to dealing with human problems that is both optimistic and realistic, even in the most challenging times. How can we expect to find happiness and meaning in our lives when the modern world seems such an unhappy place? His Holiness the Dalai Lama has suffered enormously throughout his life, yet he always seems to be smiling and serene. How does he do it? In The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World, Dr. Cutler walks readers through the Dalai Lama's philosophy on how to achieve peace of mind and come to terms with life's inherent suffering. Together, the two examine the roots of many of the problems facing the world and show us how we can approach these calamities in a way that alleviates suffering, and helps us along in our personal quests to be happy. Through stories, meditations, and in-depth conversations, the Dalai Lama teaches readers to identify the cultural influences and ways of thinking that lead to personal unhappiness, making sense of the hardships we face personally, as well as the afflictions suffered by others. Blending common sense and modern psychiatry, The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World applies Buddhist tradition to twenty-first-century struggles in a relevant way. The result is a wise approach to dealing with human problems that is both optimistic and realistic, even in the most challenging times. How can we expect to find happiness and meaning in our lives when the modern world seems such an unhappy place? His Holiness the Dalai Lama has suffered enormously throughout his life, yet he always seems to be smiling and serene. How does he do it? In The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World, Dr. Cutler walks readers through the Dalai Lama's philosophy on how to achieve peace of mind and come to terms with life's inherent suffering. Together, the two examine the roots of many of the problems facing the world and show us how we can approach these calamities in a way that alleviates suffering, and helps us along in our personal quests to be happy. 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Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone, or was he part of a wider conspiracy? John Hughes-Wilson, a former British intelligence officer, has painstakingly sifted the evidence from official inquiries, court cases and personal testimonies to determine who had the motive, the means and the opportunity to kill the President, and draws startling conclusions. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: christmas, gifts, knit, knitting - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Debbie Harrold Christmas is a time for sharing, and there's no better way to share the joy of the season than with hand-knitted gifts for friends and family! The 20 delightful patterns in We Knit You a Merry Christmas run the gamut from traditional characters such as angels, Father Christmas, and the Three Kings to knitted animals like kangaroos (“Hoppy Christmas”) and sheep (“Baa Humbug”), as well as quirkier items like chilies, mushrooms, and of course, the famous Ha Pea. Christmas is a time for sharing, and there's no better way to share the joy of the season than with hand-knitted gifts for friends and family! The 20 delightful patterns in We Knit You a Merry Christmas run the gamut from traditional characters such as angels, Father Christmas, and the Three Kings to knitted animals like kangaroos (“Hoppy Christmas”) and sheep (“Baa Humbug”), as well as quirkier items like chilies, mushrooms, and of course, the famous Ha Pea. - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: asian, chinese, mythology - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Sue Lynn Tan Bestselling author Sue Lynn Tan’s highly acclaimed Celestial Kingdom duology gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events occurring in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, all from the perspective of beloved characters. With illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, this collection gathers material both seen and new, making this the perfect complement to this majestic series. Bestselling author Sue Lynn Tan’s highly acclaimed Celestial Kingdom duology gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events occurring in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, all from the perspective of beloved characters. With illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, this collection gathers material both seen and new, making this the perfect complement to this majestic series. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: alpha, leaders, leadership - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Moshik Temkin Do leaders make history or does history make leaders? A deep dive into how we define, seek, and become leaders. We live in a period of leadership in crisis. At home, and across the globe, we sense that unqualified and irresponsible individuals are being elevated to positions of power, strong men and autocrats are consolidating their hold on governance, and the people are losing faith in the prospect of a better future. How have we arrived at this point? And how can we correct our course? For the past decade, Moshik Temkin has challenged his students at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and around the world to grapple with the nature of leadership as part of his wildly popular course “Leaders and Leadership in History.” Now, in Warriors, Rebels, and Saints, Temkin refashions the classroom for a wider audience. Using art, film, and literature to illustrate the drama of the past, Temkin considers how leaders have made decisions in the most difficult circumstances—from the Great Depression of the 1930s to the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and from the anticolonial wars of the 20th century to the civil rights struggle—and how, in a world desperate for good leadership, we can evaluate those decisions and draw lessons for today. Do leaders make history or does history make leaders? A deep dive into how we define, seek, and become leaders. We live in a period of leadership in crisis. At home, and across the globe, we sense that unqualified and irresponsible individuals are being elevated to positions of power, strong men and autocrats are consolidating their hold on governance, and the people are losing faith in the prospect of a better future. How have we arrived at this point? And how can we correct our course? For the past decade, Moshik Temkin has challenged his students at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and around the world to grapple with the nature of leadership as part of his wildly popular course “Leaders and Leadership in History. ” Now, in Warriors, Rebels, and Saints, Temkin refashions the classroom for a wider audience. Using art, film, and literature to illustrate the drama of the past, Temkin considers how leaders have made decisions in the most difficult circumstances—from the Great Depression of the 1930s to the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and from the anticolonial wars of the 20th century to the civil rights struggle—and how, in a world desperate for good leadership, we can evaluate those decisions and draw lessons for today. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Artwork, Dragons, Fantasy - Product tags: Dragons, house of the dragon - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Random House Worlds Colour dragons your way with the official House of the Dragon colouring book. 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Exploring all-new topics not covered in Natural Magick or Earth Magick, this stunning third instalment in ‘The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to... ’ series is a beginner’s guide to astrology, and how to incorporate it into your magickal practice. Astrology is a powerful tool for tuning into and better understanding yourself and others around you. Aligning your actions with the patterns and signs of the stars can bring you comfort and control in the 21st century, empower you to reflect on your present and future actions, and help you live your happiest life. Whether you're new to witchcraft OR astrology, discover how to use simple witchcraft and astrology to boost your wellbeing, find self-love and acceptance, and harness the power of the stars and universe in your life as well as your craft. Beautifully illustrated by Viki Lester, of @forensicsandflowers, this visually enchanting book will help you reconnect with the astrological bodies, rebalance your energies, and find spiritual meaning in the universe. Learn about: How to incorporate astrology into your witchcraft practice The different types of astrology (predictive, natal, karmic, and synastic) The 12 zodiac signs, 9 planets, and 12 astrological houses Your sun, moon, and rising sign How to calculate and read your birth chart What retrograde means and how to survive (and thrive! ) when Mercury is in retrograde Astrology and its relationship to the moon How to use astrology as part of your magickal and self-care practice ... and more! 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The discovery of ancient Egypt and the development of Egyptology are momentous events in intellectual and cultural history. The history of Egyptology is the story of the people, famous and obscure, who constructed the picture of ancient Egypt that we have today, recovered the Egyptian past while inventing it anew, and made a lost civilisation comprehensible to generations of enchanted readers and viewers thousands of years later. This, the second of a three-volume survey of the history of Egyptology, explores the years 1881–1914, a period marked by the institutionalisation of Egyptology amid an ever-increasing pace of discovery and the opening of vast new vistas into the Egyptian past. Wonderful Things affirms that the history of ancient Egypt has proved continually fascinating, but it also demonstrates that the history of Egyptology is no less so. Only by understanding how Egyptology has developed can we truly understand ancient Egypt. 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Drawing on clinical records, popular lore, art, history, and literature, Gonzalez-Crussi considers the body in both real and imaginary dimensions. Myths and stories, Gonzalez-Crussi reminds us, are the symbolic expression of our aspirations and emotions. These fantastic tales of bodies come from the deepest regions of the human psyche. Ancient Greeks, for example, believed that the uterus wandered around inside a woman's body - an "animal within an animal. " If a woman sniffed an unpleasant odour, the uterus would retreat. Organised "digestive excess" began with the eating and drinking contests of antiquity and continues through the hot-dog eating competitions of today. And the "libido-podalic association," connecting male sexuality and the foot, insinuated itself into mainstream medicine in the sixteenth century; meanwhile, the feet of women in some cultures were scrupulously kept from view. Gonzalez-Crussi shows that the many imaginary representations of the body are very much a part of our corporeality. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: animals, intelligence, psychology - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Marianne Taylor Nature author Marianne Taylor’s The Animal Mind is a fascinating exploration of animal intelligence and emotion, with thought-provoking essays, surprising insights, and breathtaking images by leading photographers Joel Sartore, Melissa Groo, Peter Delaney, and others. We are only beginning to understand the ways in which the animal mind is as complex as our own. A prairie dog’s vocal language is now the most sophisticated ever decoded, but their unique jump-yip poses as many questions as answers. Gorillas use sign language to describe past events to researchers, so does this mean they ruminate and relive their lives? When an ant looks in a mirror to see a dab of blue paint on its head, they try to clean it off, proving the ant is self-aware like us. The Animal Mind profiles 60 animals as it explores instances of remarkable cognition, communication, consciousness, and culture in the animal kingdom. Full of beautiful portraits and in-depth studies showing these behaviours in action, The Animal Mind offers an illuminating roadmap to animal intelligence. Nature author Marianne Taylor’s The Animal Mind is a fascinating exploration of animal intelligence and emotion, with thought-provoking essays, surprising insights, and breathtaking images by leading photographers Joel Sartore, Melissa Groo, Peter Delaney, and others. We are only beginning to understand the ways in which the animal mind is as complex as our own. A prairie dog’s vocal language is now the most sophisticated ever decoded, but their unique jump-yip poses as many questions as answers. Gorillas use sign language to describe past events to researchers, so does this mean they ruminate and relive their lives? When an ant looks in a mirror to see a dab of blue paint on its head, they try to clean it off, proving the ant is self-aware like us. The Animal Mind profiles 60 animals as it explores instances of remarkable cognition, communication, consciousness, and culture in the animal kingdom. Full of beautiful portraits and in-depth studies showing these behaviours in action, The Animal Mind offers an illuminating roadmap to animal intelligence. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Science - Product tags: animals, consciousness, evolution, Philosophy - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Peter Godfrey-Smith One of the Washington Post's 50 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 The bestselling author of Other Minds shows how we and our ancestors have reinvented our planet. If the history of the Earth were compressed down to a year, our species would arise in the last thirty minutes or so of the final hour. But life itself is not such a late arrival: It has existed on Earth for something like 3.7 billion years―most of our planet’s history and over a quarter of the age of the universe (as far as we can tell). What have these organisms―bacteria, animals, plants, and the rest―done in all this time? In Living on Earth, the philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith proposes a new way of understanding how the actions of living beings have shaped our planet. Where his acclaimed books Other Minds and Metazoa explored the riddle of how conscious minds came to exist on Earth, Living on Earth turns to what happens when we look at the mind from another side―when we come to see organisms as active causes, not merely as results of the evolutionary process. The planet we inhabit is significantly the work of other living beings, who shaped the environments that we ourselves later transformed. To that end, Godfrey-Smith takes us on a grand tour of the history of life on earth. He visits Rwandan gorillas and Australian bowerbirds, returns to coral reefs and octopus dens, considers the impact of language and writing, and weighs the responsibilities our unique powers bring with them, as they relate to factory farming, habitat preservation, climate change, and the use of animals in experiments. Ranging from the seas to the forests, and from animate matter’s first appearance to its future extinction, Godfrey-Smith offers a novel picture of the course of life on Earth and how we might meet the challenges of our time, the Anthropocene. One of the Washington Post's 50 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 The bestselling author of Other Minds shows how we and our ancestors have reinvented our planet. If the history of the Earth were compressed down to a year, our species would arise in the last thirty minutes or so of the final hour. But life itself is not such a late arrival: It has existed on Earth for something like 3. 7 billion years―most of our planet’s history and over a quarter of the age of the universe (as far as we can tell). What have these organisms―bacteria, animals, plants, and the rest―done in all this time? In Living on Earth, the philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith proposes a new way of understanding how the actions of living beings have shaped our planet. Where his acclaimed books Other Minds and Metazoa explored the riddle of how conscious minds came to exist on Earth, Living on Earth turns to what happens when we look at the mind from another side―when we come to see organisms as active causes, not merely as results of the evolutionary process. The planet we inhabit is significantly the work of other living beings, who shaped the environments that we ourselves later transformed. To that end, Godfrey-Smith takes us on a grand tour of the history of life on earth. He visits Rwandan gorillas and Australian bowerbirds, returns to coral reefs and octopus dens, considers the impact of language and writing, and weighs the responsibilities our unique powers... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: AI, computing, popular science - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Nigel Toon How we built it, how it can help us, and how we can control it Those who understand how AI thinks are about to win big. We are used to thinking of computers as a step up from calculators—very good at storing information and maybe even playing a logical game like chess. But up to now, they haven't been able to think in ways that are intuitive or respond to questions as a human might. 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Need some assistance on planning your book to keep details consistent or to avoid accidentally creating plot holes? This handy journal style planner keeps all the important points collated in one place. Refer to images for size and book planning layout. 68 pages. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, History - Product tags: caesar, historical fiction, roman, rome - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Steven Saylor Novels of Ancient Rome, 16 "What a marvel!...Saylor's masterful storytelling puts you right there, wonderstruck and wide-eyed. Deliciously immersive, captivating entertainment from a justly celebrated writer." ―Margaret George In The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history: It’s Rome, 44 B.C., and the Ides of March are approaching. Julius Caesar, appointed dictator for life by the Roman Senate, has pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends. Now Caesar is preparing to leave Rome with his legions to wage a war of conquest against the Parthian Empire. But he has a few more things to do before he goes. Gordianus the Finder, after decades of investigating crimes and murders involving the powerful, has been raised to Equestrian rank and has firmly and finally decided to retire. But on the morning of March 10th, he’s first summoned to meet with Cicero and then with Caesar himself. Both have the same request of Gordianus―keep your ear to the ground, ask around, and find out if there are any conspiracies against Caesar’s life. And Caesar has one other matter of vital importance to discuss. Gordianus’s adopted son Meto has long been one of Caesar’s closest confidants. To honor Meto, Caesar plans to bestow on Gordianus an honor which will change not only his life but the destiny of his entire family. It will happen when the Senate next convenes on the 15th of March. Gordianus must dust off his old skills and see what plots against Julius Caesar, if any, he can uncover. But more than one conspiracy is afoot. The Ides of March is fast approaching and at least one murder is inevitable. Novels of Ancient Rome, 16 "What a marvel! ... Saylor's masterful storytelling puts you right there, wonderstruck and wide-eyed. Deliciously immersive, captivating entertainment from a justly celebrated writer. " ―Margaret George In The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history: It’s Rome, 44 B. C. , and the Ides of March are approaching. Julius Caesar, appointed dictator for life by the Roman Senate, has pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends. Now Caesar is preparing to leave Rome with his legions to wage a war of conquest against the Parthian Empire. But he has a few more things to do before he goes. Gordianus the Finder, after decades of investigating crimes and murders involving the powerful, has been raised to Equestrian rank and has firmly and finally decided to retire. But on the morning of March 10th, he’s first summoned to meet with Cicero and then with Caesar himself. Both have the same request of Gordianus―keep your ear to the ground, ask around, and find out if there are any conspiracies against Caesar’s life. And Caesar has one other matter of vital importance to discuss. Gordianus’s adopted son Meto has long been one of Caesar’s closest confidants. To honor Meto, Caesar plans to bestow on Gordianus an honor which will change not only his life but the destiny of his entire family. It will happen when the Senate next convenes on the 15th of March. Gordianus must dust off his... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Horror - Product tags: Demon, devil, horror, satanic - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Craig Russell A riveting 1920s Hollywood thriller about the making of the most terrifying silent film ever made, and a deadly search for the single copy rumored still to exist, from the internationally acclaimed author of The Devil Aspect. "An excellent, engrossing historical horror novel."—New York Times Book Review "Rich and riveting...a masterful thriller." —Lincoln Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Addictive." —A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window "Totally engaging." —Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan series 1927: Mary Rourke—a Hollywood studio fixer—is called urgently to the palatial home of Norma Carlton, one of the most recognizable stars in American silent film. Norma has been working on the secret film everyone is openly talking about... a terrifying horror picture called The Devil’s Playground that is rumored to have unleashed a curse on everyone involved in the production. Mary finds Norma’s cold, dead body, and she wonders for just a moment if these dark rumors could be true. 1967: Paul Conway, a journalist and self-professed film aficionado, is on the trail of a tantalizing rumor. He has heard that a single copy of The Devil’s Playground—a Holy Grail for film buffs—may exist. He knows his Hollywood history and he knows the film endured myriad tragedies and ended up lost to time. The Devil's Playground is Craig Russell’s tour de force, a richly researched and constructed thriller that weaves through the Golden Age of Hollywood and reveals a blossoming industry built on secrets, invented identities, and a desperate pursuit of image. As Mary Rourke charges headlong through the egos, distractions, and traps that threaten to take her down with the doomed production, she discovers a truth far more sinister than she—or we—could have imagined. A riveting 1920s Hollywood thriller about the making of the most terrifying silent film ever made, and a deadly search for the single copy rumored still to exist, from the internationally acclaimed author of The Devil Aspect. "An excellent, engrossing historical horror novel. "—New York Times Book Review "Rich and riveting... a masterful thriller. " —Lincoln Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Addictive. " —A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window "Totally engaging. " —Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan series 1927: Mary Rourke—a Hollywood studio fixer—is called urgently to the palatial home of Norma Carlton, one of the most recognizable stars in American silent film. Norma has been working on the secret film everyone is openly talking about... a terrifying horror picture called The Devil’s Playground that is rumored to have unleashed a curse on everyone involved in the production. Mary finds Norma’s cold, dead body, and she wonders for just a moment if these dark rumors could be true. 1967: Paul Conway, a journalist and self-professed film aficionado, is on the trail of a tantalizing rumor. He has heard that a single copy of The Devil’s Playground—a Holy Grail for film buffs—may exist. He knows his Hollywood history and he knows the film endured myriad tragedies and ended up lost to time. The Devil's Playground is Craig Russell’s tour de force, a richly researched and constructed thriller that weaves through the Golden Age of Hollywood and reveals a blossoming industry built on secrets,... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: literature, roman, rome - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Elaine Fantham Ancient Society and History This new edition broadens the scope of Fantham’s study of literary production and its reception in Rome. Scholars of ancient literature have often focused on the works and lives of major authors rather than on such questions as how these works were produced and who read them. In Roman Literary Culture, Elaine Fantham fills that void by examining the changing social and historical context of literary production in ancient Rome and its empire. Fantham’s first edition discussed the habits of Roman readers and developments in their means of access to literature, from booksellers and copyists to pirated publications and libraries. She examines the issues of patronage and the utility of literature and shows how the constraints of the physical object itself―the ancient "book"―influenced the practice of both reading and writing. She also explores the ways in which ancient criticism and critical attitudes reflected cultural assumptions of the time. In this second edition, Fantham expands the scope of her study. In the new first chapter, she examines the beginning of Roman literature―more than a century before the critical studies of Cicero and Varro. She discusses broader entertainment culture, which consisted of live performances of comedy and tragedy as well as oral presentations of the epic. A new final chapter looks at Pagan and Christian literature from the third to fifth centuries, showing how this period in Roman literature reflected its foundations in the literary culture of the late republic and Augustan age. This edition also includes a new preface and an updated bibliography. Ancient Society and History This new edition broadens the scope of Fantham’s study of literary production and its reception in Rome. Scholars of ancient literature have often focused on the works and lives of major authors rather than on such questions as how these works were produced and who read them. In Roman Literary Culture, Elaine Fantham fills that void by examining the changing social and historical context of literary production in ancient Rome and its empire. Fantham’s first edition discussed the habits of Roman readers and developments in their means of access to literature, from booksellers and copyists to pirated publications and libraries. She examines the issues of patronage and the utility of literature and shows how the constraints of the physical object itself―the ancient "book"―influenced the practice of both reading and writing. She also explores the ways in which ancient criticism and critical attitudes reflected cultural assumptions of the time. In this second edition, Fantham expands the scope of her study. In the new first chapter, she examines the beginning of Roman literature―more than a century before the critical studies of Cicero and Varro. She discusses broader entertainment culture, which consisted of live performances of comedy and tragedy as well as oral presentations of the epic. A new final chapter looks at Pagan and Christian literature from the third to fifth centuries, showing how this period in Roman literature reflected its foundations in the literary culture of the late republic and Augustan age. This edition also includes a... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Biography, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: biography, Henry David Thoreau, Henry Thoreau, mysticism, Philosophy - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Kevin Dann Now in paperback, this thrilling, meticulous biography by naturalist and historian Kevin Dann fills a gap in our understanding of Henry Thoreau, one modern history's most important spiritual visionaries by capturing the full arc of his life as a mystic, spiritual seeker, and explorer in transcendental realms. This acclaimed, epic biography of Henry David Thoreau sees Thoreau's world as the mystic himself saw it: filled with wonder and mystery; Native American myths and lore; wood sylphs, nature spirits, and fairies; battles between good and evil; and heroic struggles to live as a natural being in an increasingly synthetic world. Above all, Expect Great Things critically and authoritatively captures Thoreau's simultaneously wild and intellectually keen sense of the mystical, mythical, and supernatural. Other historians have skipped past or undervalued these aspects of Thoreau's life. In this groundbreaking work, historian and naturalist Kevin Dann restores Thoreau's esoteric visions and explorations to their rightful place as keystones of the man himself. Now in paperback, this thrilling, meticulous biography by naturalist and historian Kevin Dann fills a gap in our understanding of Henry Thoreau, one modern history's most important spiritual visionaries by capturing the full arc of his life as a mystic, spiritual seeker, and explorer in transcendental realms. This acclaimed, epic biography of Henry David Thoreau sees Thoreau's world as the mystic himself saw it: filled with wonder and mystery; Native American myths and lore; wood sylphs, nature spirits, and fairies; battles between good and evil; and heroic struggles to live as a natural being in an increasingly synthetic world. Above all, Expect Great Things critically and authoritatively captures Thoreau's simultaneously wild and intellectually keen sense of the mystical, mythical, and supernatural. Other historians have skipped past or undervalued these aspects of Thoreau's life. In this groundbreaking work, historian and naturalist Kevin Dann restores Thoreau's esoteric visions and explorations to their rightful place as keystones of the man himself. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Arthurian, Celtic, celtic mythology, grail, King Arthur - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Jean Markale A comprehensive look at the Grail that reveals its fundamentally Celtic nature beneath layers of Christian interpretations Emphasizes the significance of the Quest as an archetype of spiritual seeking By the world's preeminent authority on Celtic civilization The Grail has long excited the imaginations of those seeking to see beyond the world of appearances. No other sacred object has inspired such longing or such dread. The Grail is the archetype of the marvelous object in which each individual can enclose the goal of his own personal quest. For some the goal of this quest has been divine grace or the Philosophers' Stone, for others it is simply a treasure that connects various episodes of the King Arthur legend. Yet the Grail, as an object that is both close and unapproachable, was not the original focus of these stories. The Celtic tales on which the Grail legend is based emphasize the theme of the Quest. Through his exploration of several versions of this myth that appeared in the Middle Ages, Jean Markale digs deep beneath the Christian veneer of these tales, allowing us to penetrate to the true meaning of the Grail and its Quest, legacies of a rich Celtic spirituality that has nourished the Western psyche for centuries. He also examines how these myths were later used by the Knights Templar, as well as how their links with Alchemy and Catharism played a decisive role in the shaping of Western Hermetic thought. A comprehensive look at the Grail that reveals its fundamentally Celtic nature beneath layers of Christian interpretations Emphasizes the significance of the Quest as an archetype of spiritual seeking By the world's preeminent authority on Celtic civilization The Grail has long excited the imaginations of those seeking to see beyond the world of appearances. No other sacred object has inspired such longing or such dread. The Grail is the archetype of the marvelous object in which each individual can enclose the goal of his own personal quest. For some the goal of this quest has been divine grace or the Philosophers' Stone, for others it is simply a treasure that connects various episodes of the King Arthur legend. Yet the Grail, as an object that is both close and unapproachable, was not the original focus of these stories. The Celtic tales on which the Grail legend is based emphasize the theme of the Quest. Through his exploration of several versions of this myth that appeared in the Middle Ages, Jean Markale digs deep beneath the Christian veneer of these tales, allowing us to penetrate to the true meaning of the Grail and its Quest, legacies of a rich Celtic spirituality that has nourished the Western psyche for centuries. He also examines how these myths were later used by the Knights Templar, as well as how their links with Alchemy and Catharism played a decisive role in the shaping of Western Hermetic thought. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: book collecting, rare books - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Rick Gekoski The Times Best Literary Non-fiction Books 2021 - 'a super yarn' 'Rick Gekoski's encyclopaedic knowledge of rare books is matched only by the enthusiasm and brio with which he writes about them' - Ian Rankin Rick Gekoski has been traversing the rocky terrain of the rare book trade for over fifty years. The treasure he seeks is scarce, carefully buried and often jealously guarded, knowledge of its hiding place shared through word of mouth like the myths of old. In Guarded by Dragons, Gekoski invites readers into this enchanted world as he reflects on the gems he has unearthed throughout his career. He takes us back to where his love of collecting began - perusing D.H. Lawrence first editions in a slightly suspect Birmingham carpark. What follows are dizzying encounters with literary giants as Gekoski publishes William Golding, plays ping-pong with Salman Rushdie and lunches with Graham Greene. A brilliant stroke of luck sees Sylvia Plath's personal copy of The Great Gatsby fall into Gekoski's lap, only for him to discover the perils of upsetting a Poet Laureate when Ted Hughes demands its return. Hunting for literary treasure is not without its battles and Gekoski boldly breaks the cardinal rule never to engage in a lawsuit with someone much richer than yourself, while also guarding his bookshop from the most unlikely of thieves. The result is an unparalleled insight into an almost mythical world where priceless first editions of Ulysses can vanish, and billionaires will spend as much gold as it takes to own the manuscript of J.K. Rowling's Tales of Beedle the Bard. Engaging, funny and shrewd, Guarded by Dragons is a fascinating discussion on value and worth. At the same time, Gekoski artfully reveals how a manuscript can tell a thousand stories. The Times Best Literary Non-fiction Books 2021 - 'a super yarn' 'Rick Gekoski's encyclopaedic knowledge of rare books is matched only by the enthusiasm and brio with which he writes about them' - Ian Rankin Rick Gekoski has been traversing the rocky terrain of the rare book trade for over fifty years. The treasure he seeks is scarce, carefully buried and often jealously guarded, knowledge of its hiding place shared through word of mouth like the myths of old. In Guarded by Dragons, Gekoski invites readers into this enchanted world as he reflects on the gems he has unearthed throughout his career. He takes us back to where his love of collecting began - perusing D. H. Lawrence first editions in a slightly suspect Birmingham carpark. What follows are dizzying encounters with literary giants as Gekoski publishes William Golding, plays ping-pong with Salman Rushdie and lunches with Graham Greene. A brilliant stroke of luck sees Sylvia Plath's personal copy of The Great Gatsby fall into Gekoski's lap, only for him to discover the perils of upsetting a Poet Laureate when Ted Hughes demands its return. Hunting for literary treasure is not without its battles and Gekoski boldly breaks the cardinal rule never to engage in a lawsuit with someone much richer than yourself, while also guarding his bookshop from the most unlikely of thieves. The result is an unparalleled insight into an almost mythical world where priceless first editions of Ulysses can vanish, and billionaires will spend as much gold... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: ayahuasca, drugs, shamanism, south america - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Daniel Pinchbeck, Sophia Rokhlin Ayahuasca is a powerful tool for transformation, that more and more Westerners are flocking to drink in a quest for greater self-knowledge, healing and reconnection with the natural world. This formerly esoteric, little-known brew is now a growth industry. But why? Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew that has a long history of ritual use among indigenous groups of the Upper Amazon. Made from the ayahuasca vine and the leaves of a shrub, it is associated with healing in collective ceremonies and in more intimate contexts, generally under the direction of specialist – an ayahuasquero. These are experienced practitioners who guide the ceremony and the drinkers’ experience. Ayahuasca has gained significant popularity these days in cities around the world. Why? What effect might ayahuasca be having on our culture? Does the brew, which seems to inspire environmental action, simplified lifestyles and more communitarian behaviour, act as an antidote to frenzied consumerist culture? In When Plants Dream, Pinchbeck and Rokhlin explore the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental impact that ayahuasca is having on society. Part 1 covers the background; what ayahuasca is, where it is found, and its cultural origins. Part 2 explores the role and practices of the ayahuasquero in both Amazonian and Western cultures. Part 3 examines the medicinal plants of the Amazon, looking particularly at the ingredients in ayahuasca and their therapeutic qualities, covering the most up-to-date biomedical research, psychedelic science and psychopharmacology. It also covers all the legal aspects of ayahuasca use. Lastly in Part 4 Pinchbeck and Rokhlin question the future of ayahuasca. When Plants Dream is the first book of its kind to look at the science and expanding culture of ayahuasca, from its historical use to its appropriation by the West and the impact it is having on cultures beyond the Amazon. Ayahuasca is a powerful tool for transformation, that more and more Westerners are flocking to drink in a quest for greater self-knowledge, healing and reconnection with the natural world. This formerly esoteric, little-known brew is now a growth industry. But why? Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew that has a long history of ritual use among indigenous groups of the Upper Amazon. Made from the ayahuasca vine and the leaves of a shrub, it is associated with healing in collective ceremonies and in more intimate contexts, generally under the direction of specialist – an ayahuasquero. These are experienced practitioners who guide the ceremony and the drinkers’ experience. Ayahuasca has gained significant popularity these days in cities around the world. Why? What effect might ayahuasca be having on our culture? Does the brew, which seems to inspire environmental action, simplified lifestyles and more communitarian behaviour, act as an antidote to frenzied consumerist culture? In When Plants Dream, Pinchbeck and Rokhlin explore the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental impact that ayahuasca is having on society. Part 1 covers the background; what ayahuasca is, where it is found, and its cultural origins. Part 2 explores the role and practices of the ayahuasquero in both Amazonian and Western cultures. Part 3 examines the medicinal plants of the Amazon, looking particularly at the ingredients in ayahuasca and their therapeutic qualities, covering the most up-to-date biomedical research, psychedelic science and psychopharmacology. It also covers all the legal aspects of ayahuasca use. Lastly in Part 4 Pinchbeck... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: incubus, poltergeist, psychic, subconscious, succubus - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stan Gooch Examines unexplained phenomena in psychiatric and psychological terms rather than occult terms Explores how the unconscious mind manifests paranormal phenomena Shows how the cerebellum - the seat of the unconscious - is the source of these energies, subpersonalities, and manifestations Identifies our neglected “Neanderthal” subconscious as responsible for the rising incidence of paranormal happenings Alien abduction, poltergeist attacks, incubi, succubi, split and multiple personalities, possessions, precognition, spontaneous combustion - the list of phenomena not just unexplained but ignored by mainstream science seems endless. Yet the key to the origin of all these manifestations lies deep within our own brains. In The Origins of Psychic Phenomena, Stan Gooch explores the functioning of the dream-producing part of the brain - the cerebellum - and how the unconscious mind is able to externalize itself. The cerebellum is the physical seat of the unconscious and was once equal to or even superior to the cerebrum as essential to our functioning. In modern times it has been shunted into the subliminal, yet the cerebellum continues to process our worldly experiences and reveals its concerns in misunderstood, often frightening, manifestations. Gooch explains that Neanderthal Man possessed a much larger cerebellum than Cro-Magnon Man and posits that the modern repression of the cerebellum’s role in our consciousness has given rise to these supernatural phenomena. Examines unexplained phenomena in psychiatric and psychological terms rather than occult terms Explores how the unconscious mind manifests paranormal phenomena Shows how the cerebellum - the seat of the unconscious - is the source of these energies, subpersonalities, and manifestations Identifies our neglected “Neanderthal” subconscious as responsible for the rising incidence of paranormal happenings Alien abduction, poltergeist attacks, incubi, succubi, split and multiple personalities, possessions, precognition, spontaneous combustion - the list of phenomena not just unexplained but ignored by mainstream science seems endless. Yet the key to the origin of all these manifestations lies deep within our own brains. In The Origins of Psychic Phenomena, Stan Gooch explores the functioning of the dream-producing part of the brain - the cerebellum - and how the unconscious mind is able to externalize itself. The cerebellum is the physical seat of the unconscious and was once equal to or even superior to the cerebrum as essential to our functioning. In modern times it has been shunted into the subliminal, yet the cerebellum continues to process our worldly experiences and reveals its concerns in misunderstood, often frightening, manifestations. Gooch explains that Neanderthal Man possessed a much larger cerebellum than Cro-Magnon Man and posits that the modern repression of the cerebellum’s role in our consciousness has given rise to these supernatural phenomena. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Fantasy, Non-Fiction - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Nick Groom Starting out with the raw, human experiences that shaped Tolkein's imagination, Nick Groom explores the themes that make The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings continue to resonate almost a century after they were written: good and evil, friendship and betrayal, greed and corruption, the idea of a just war and a passionate concern for the environment. Starting out with the raw, human experiences that shaped Tolkein's imagination, Nick Groom explores the themes that make The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings continue to resonate almost a century after they were written: good and evil, friendship and betrayal, greed and corruption, the idea of a just war and a passionate concern for the environment. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Poetry - Product tags: christianity, john milton, milton, Poetry - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alexander Jacob John Milton (1608-1674) is undoubtedly one of England’s greatest poets, but his religion and politics are matters of greater controversy. One marked feature of Milton’s Puritanism noticeable in his epic poetical works Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained is his Lutheran-Calvinistic preoccupation with the supreme authority of the Bible. This total obedience to the scriptures leads ineluctably to a deplorable devaluation of classical learning compared as well as to a more general anti-intellectualism. It is this danger that Dr. Alexander Jacob highlights in this close reading of Milton’s works which should be of interest to both scholars and students of seventeenth century English literature. John Milton (1608-1674) is undoubtedly one of England’s greatest poets, but his religion and politics are matters of greater controversy. One marked feature of Milton’s Puritanism noticeable in his epic poetical works Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained is his Lutheran-Calvinistic preoccupation with the supreme authority of the Bible. This total obedience to the scriptures leads ineluctably to a deplorable devaluation of classical learning compared as well as to a more general anti-intellectualism. It is this danger that Dr. Alexander Jacob highlights in this close reading of Milton’s works which should be of interest to both scholars and students of seventeenth century English literature. - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Australian, Food & Drink, Organic - Product tags: australian, drinks, food, gift set, organic, tea This lovely gift set includes a beautifully designed tin containing 25 assorted organic tea bags - 5 bags each of Dreamtime, No Worries, English Breakfast, Eucalyptus, and Mango. A perfect gift for the lover of fine teas or organic produce. Koala Tea is Australia's first organic tea. This lovely gift set includes a beautifully designed tin containing 25 assorted organic tea bags - 5 bags each of Dreamtime, No Worries, English Breakfast, Eucalyptus, and Mango. A perfect gift for the lover of fine teas or organic produce. Koala Tea is Australia's first organic tea. 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'An intricately woven, timeless novel about prejudice, misogyny, freedom and the power and strength we can find within' - Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A passionate indictment of the patriarchy ... a vibrant exaltation of the resilience of women... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Horror, Non-Fiction - Product tags: cinema, film, horror, pop-culture - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Brad Weismann From the silent-film era to the blockbusters of today, Horror Unmasked is a fun-filled, highly illustrated dive into the past influences and present popularity of the horror film genre. The horror film’s pop-culture importance is undeniable, from its early influences to today’s most significant and exciting developments in the genre. 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Artists will find helpful information about selecting the right paintbrushes, supports, and paints to get started in acrylic painting. Additionally, artists will discover useful tips for using basic and special acrylic painting techniques to render textures, suggest dimension, and create effects. The How to Draw & Paint series offers an... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: music, political activists, propoganda - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Jonathan Pieslak An Introduction to the Music Cultures of al-Qa'ida, Racist Skinheads, Christian-Affiliated Radicals, and Eco-Animal Rights Militants A Comparative Study of the Music Cultures of Four Radical Groups Radicalism and Music offers a convincing argument for music's transformational impact on the radicalization, reinforcement, and motivational techniques of violent political activists. 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This pocket-sized illustrated guide contains an introduction to the Dada movement which flourished all over Europe and in New York between 1915 and 1925. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: beethoven, mozart, music, Philosophy - Product Writer: Irving Singer Music, language, and drama come together in opera to make a whole that conveys emotional reality. Music, language, and drama come together in opera to make a whole that conveys emotional reality. In this book, Irving Singer develops a new mode for understanding and experiencing the operas of Mozart and Beethoven, approaching them not as a musical technician but as a philosopher concerned with their expressive and mythic elements. Using the distinction between the sensuous and the passionate (formulated in Singer's earlier book The Goals of Human Sexuality) as framework for his discussion, Singer explores not only the treatment of love in these operas but also the emotional and intellectual orientation of these two great composers. Singer contrasts the cool sensuality of the Don in Mozart's Don Giovanni with Leonora's passionate love for her husband in Beethoven's Fidelio and compares the erotic playfulness of some of Mozart's letters with Beethoven's fervent (and unsent) letter to ''the immortal beloved.'' Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, Così Fan Tutte, and The Magic Flute all express the conflict between the sensuous and the passionate, but it is only in The Magic Flute, says Singer, that this conflict is resolved. Beethoven, an admirer of The Magic Flute, emulated both its music and its ideology, and produced in Fidelio the greatest of all operas about married love. Written while Singer was also at work on the three-volume The Nature of Love, Mozart and Beethoven can be read as a companion volume to this masterful trilogy and as a forerunner to his later work on philosophy in film. Using the distinction between the sensuous and the passionate (formulated in Singer's earlier book The Goals of Human Sexuality) as framework for his discussion, Singer explores not only the treatment of love in these operas but also the emotional and intellectual orientation of these two great composers. Singer contrasts the cool sensuality of the Don in Mozart's Don Giovanni with Leonora's passionate love for her husband in Beethoven's Fidelio and compares the erotic playfulness of some of Mozart's letters with Beethoven's fervent (and unsent) letter to ''the immortal beloved.'' 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Using the distinction between the sensuous and the passionate (formulated in Singer's earlier book The Goals of Human Sexuality) as framework for his discussion, Singer explores not only the treatment of love in these operas but also the emotional and intellectual orientation of these two great composers. Singer contrasts the cool sensuality of the Don in Mozart's Don Giovanni with Leonora's passionate love for her husband in Beethoven's Fidelio and compares the erotic playfulness of some of Mozart's letters with Beethoven's fervent (and unsent) letter to ''the immortal beloved. '' Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, Così Fan Tutte, and The Magic Flute all express the conflict between the sensuous and the passionate, but it is only in The Magic Flute, says Singer, that this conflict is resolved. Beethoven, an admirer of The Magic Flute, emulated both its music and its ideology, and produced in Fidelio the greatest of all operas about married love. Written while Singer was also at work on the three-volume The Nature of Love, Mozart and Beethoven can be read as a companion volume to this masterful trilogy and as a forerunner to his later work on philosophy in film. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, art history, biography, Magritte, painting - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alex Danchev The first major biography of the pathbreaking, perpetually influential surrealist artist and iconoclast whose inspiration can be seen in everyone from Jasper Johns to Beyoncé—by the celebrated biographer of Cézanne and Braque. In this thought-provoking life of René Magritte (1898-1967), Alex Danchev makes a compelling case for Magritte as the single most significant purveyor of images to the modern world. Magritte’s surreal sensibility, deadpan melodrama, and fine-tuned outrageousness have become an inescapable part of our visual landscape, through such legendary works as The Treachery of Images (Ceci n’est pas une pipe) and his celebrated iterations of Man in a Bowler Hat. Danchev explores the path of this highly unconventional artist from his middle-class Belgian beginnings to the years during which he led a small, brilliant band of surrealists (and famously clashed with André Breton) to his first major retrospective, which traveled to the United States in 1965 and gave rise to his international reputation. Using 50 color images and more than 160 black-and-white illustrations, Danchev delves deeply into Magritte’s artistic development and the profound questions he raised in his work about the very nature of authenticity. This is a vital biography for our time that plumbs the mystery of an iconoclast whose influence can be seen in everyone from Jasper Johns to Beyoncé. The first major biography of the pathbreaking, perpetually influential surrealist artist and iconoclast whose inspiration can be seen in everyone from Jasper Johns to Beyoncé—by the celebrated biographer of Cézanne and Braque. In this thought-provoking life of René Magritte (1898-1967), Alex Danchev makes a compelling case for Magritte as the single most significant purveyor of images to the modern world. Magritte’s surreal sensibility, deadpan melodrama, and fine-tuned outrageousness have become an inescapable part of our visual landscape, through such legendary works as The Treachery of Images (Ceci n’est pas une pipe) and his celebrated iterations of Man in a Bowler Hat. Danchev explores the path of this highly unconventional artist from his middle-class Belgian beginnings to the years during which he led a small, brilliant band of surrealists (and famously clashed with André Breton) to his first major retrospective, which traveled to the United States in 1965 and gave rise to his international reputation. Using 50 color images and more than 160 black-and-white illustrations, Danchev delves deeply into Magritte’s artistic development and the profound questions he raised in his work about the very nature of authenticity. This is a vital biography for our time that plumbs the mystery of an iconoclast whose influence can be seen in everyone from Jasper Johns to Beyoncé. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Non-Fiction - Product tags: biography, Lou Reed, music, Velvet Underground - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Anthony DeCurtis The essential biography of one of music's most influential icons: Lou Reed. As lead singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground and a renowned solo artist, Lou Reed invented alternative rock. His music, at once a source of transcendent beauty and coruscating noise, violated all definitions of genre while speaking to millions of fans and inspiring generations of musicians. But while his iconic status may be fixed, the man himself was anything but. Lou Reed's life was a transformer's odyssey. Eternally restless and endlessly hungry for new experiences, Reed reinvented his persona, his sound, even his sexuality time and again. A man of contradictions and extremes, he was fiercely independent yet afraid of being alone, artistically fearless yet deeply paranoid, eager for commercial success yet disdainful of his own triumphs. Channeling his jagged energy and literary sensibility into classic songs - like "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Sweet Jane" - and radically experimental albums alike, Reed remained desperately true to his artistic vision, wherever it led him. The essential biography of one of music's most influential icons: Lou Reed. As lead singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground and a renowned solo artist, Lou Reed invented alternative rock. His music, at once a source of transcendent beauty and coruscating noise, violated all definitions of genre while speaking to millions of fans and inspiring generations of musicians. But while his iconic status may be fixed, the man himself was anything but. Lou Reed's life was a transformer's odyssey. Eternally restless and endlessly hungry for new experiences, Reed reinvented his persona, his sound, even his sexuality time and again. 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In this dazzling book, photographs and exhaustive texts illustrate the promise of a glorious rebirth pervaded the daily life of Egyptians, from commoners to the most powerful pharaohs. Ancient Egyptian antiquities are dominated by art and artifacts depicting the Netherworld, the alternate universe which mummified bodies would enter at the end of their physical lives, where they would live on for eternity. In this dazzling book, photographs and exhaustive texts illustrate the promise of a glorious rebirth pervaded the daily life of Egyptians, from commoners to the most powerful pharaohs. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Non-Fiction - Product tags: art history, Francis Bacon, london, painting - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Martin Gayford Martin Gayford’s masterful account of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s, illustrated by documentary photographs and the works themselves. The development of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s has never before been told before as a single narrative. R. B. Kitaj’s proposal, made in 1976, that there was a “substantial School of London” was essentially correct but it caused confusion because it implied that there was a movement or stylistic group at work, when in reality no one style could cover the likes of Francis Bacon and also Bridget Riley. Modernists and Mavericks explores this period based on an exceptionally deep well of firsthand interviews, often unpublished, with such artists as Victor Pasmore, John Craxton, Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach, Allen Jones, R. B. Kitaj, Euan Uglow, Howard Hodgkin, Terry Frost, Gillian Ayres, Bridget Riley, David Hockney, Frank Bowling, Leon Kossoff, John Hoyland, and Patrick Caulfield. 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Simultaneously aware of the influences of Jackson Pollock, Giacometti, and (through the teaching passed down at the major art school) the traditions of Western art from Piero della Francesca to Picasso and Matisse, the postwar painters were bound by their confidence that this ancient medium could do fresh and marvelous things, and explored in their diverse ways, the possibilities of paint. - Product type: simple - Product visibility: featured - Product categories: Australian, Beauty & Cosmetics, Organic - Product tags: balm, perfume, solid perfume balm, vegan Princess Jasmine is both beautiful and regal. Sensual Jasmine reigns over this complex perfume balanced with notes of exotic citrus. Feel like a Princess when you're wearing this! Notes: Includes Jasmine, and citrus. What is Solid Perfume? A 100% natural VEGAN moisturizing balm blended with essential oils for a gorgeous fragrance that lasts. 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As such, this first volume of neofolk musings explores the politics and philosophical implications inside the artistries of contemporary miracle productions on the cutting edge of psychodrama. Reverend David William Parry holds a PhD in English, is an initiate of Germanic magick, and actively encourages the recovery of Anglo-Saxon Text which he describes as a lifeline into the soul of indigenous European tribes. A Conceptual Autoethnography Examining Neofolk and Its Relation to Contemporary Miracle and Mystery Traditions Neofolk is Parry’s religion. Or more accurately, as a Liberal Catholic inspired by the experimental music, mystery traditions, and unparalleled creativity of this alternative cultural scene, Parry confesses to having spent over thirty years involved with avant-garde performance. As such, this first volume of neofolk musings explores the politics and philosophical implications inside the artistries of contemporary miracle productions on the cutting edge of psychodrama. Reverend David William Parry holds a PhD in English, is an initiate of Germanic magick, and actively encourages the recovery of Anglo-Saxon Text which he describes as a lifeline into the soul of indigenous European tribes. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Greece, greek, history, sparta - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Miltiadis Michalopoulos The Rise and Fall of the Spartan Revolutionary Movement (243-146BC) In the middle of the 3rd century B.C. Sparta was a shadow of its glorious past. Politically and militarily weakened and with huge inner social problems, she seemed to have followed the fate of most contemporary city-states and fallen on the fringe of the political developments of her time. The 3rd century was a time when the great states and the Hellenistic empires were prominent. But contrary to the other city-states, which compromised with the new political forces of their time, Sparta resisted stubbornly and tried to reclaim the hegemony of southern Greece. In this fight, Sparta showed unexpected vigor, even defying one of the most formidable powers of the time: Macedonia. The uneven collision that followed culminated tragically and painfully for Sparta at the Battle of Sellasia in 222 BC. And still Sparta refused to compromise. After a while, she managed to recover and became once more a player on the international stage, not hesitating this time to challenge the most powerful state of the ancient world: Rome. This last Spartan twilight, the revolutionary movement that sparked it and the two ultimate turning points of her history are analyzed in this book with exhaustive bibliography and special emphasis on the military aspects of this epic fight. The original Greek edition of In the Name of Lykourgos received great critical acclaim and was named winner of the 2009 Lakedaimonian Prize of the Academy of Athens. It is here translated into English for the first time. The Rise and Fall of the Spartan Revolutionary Movement (243-146BC) In the middle of the 3rd century B. C. Sparta was a shadow of its glorious past. Politically and militarily weakened and with huge inner social problems, she seemed to have followed the fate of most contemporary city-states and fallen on the fringe of the political developments of her time. The 3rd century was a time when the great states and the Hellenistic empires were prominent. But contrary to the other city-states, which compromised with the new political forces of their time, Sparta resisted stubbornly and tried to reclaim the hegemony of southern Greece. In this fight, Sparta showed unexpected vigor, even defying one of the most formidable powers of the time: Macedonia. The uneven collision that followed culminated tragically and painfully for Sparta at the Battle of Sellasia in 222 BC. And still Sparta refused to compromise. After a while, she managed to recover and became once more a player on the international stage, not hesitating this time to challenge the most powerful state of the ancient world: Rome. This last Spartan twilight, the revolutionary movement that sparked it and the two ultimate turning points of her history are analyzed in this book with exhaustive bibliography and special emphasis on the military aspects of this epic fight. The original Greek edition of In the Name of Lykourgos received great critical acclaim and was named winner of the 2009 Lakedaimonian Prize of the Academy of Athens. It is here translated... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: democracy, espionage, intelligence, politics, spies, surveillance - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Anthony R. Wells A detailed look at UK-US intelligence through a personal lens based on working uniquely for UK intelligence as a British citizen and US intelligence as a US citizen. UK/US intelligence and the wider Five Eyes community of Canada, Australia and New Zealand is primarily about one main thing: Relationships. In this remarkable book, Anthony Wells charts fifty years of change, turmoil, intense challenges, successes and failures, and never-ending abiding Five Eyes relationships. He traces the development of institutions that he firmly believes have sustained, and indeed may have saved, Western democracies and their allies from those ill disposed to the value system and culture of our nations. More than a chronology of the UK/US intelligence community during this fifty-year period, it is also a personal insight into key relationships and the abiding strength of the United States and the United Kingdom and its Five Eyes allies relationships. The author is the only living person to have worked for British Intelligence as a British citizen and US Intelligence as a US citizen. As a fully trained and accredited security officer for two US intelligence organizations, Anthony has relied on his own extensive unclassified collection of papers, personal notes and diaries, as well as his family library for source material to create this book. A detailed look at UK-US intelligence through a personal lens based on working uniquely for UK intelligence as a British citizen and US intelligence as a US citizen. UK/US intelligence and the wider Five Eyes community of Canada, Australia and New Zealand is primarily about one main thing: Relationships. In this remarkable book, Anthony Wells charts fifty years of change, turmoil, intense challenges, successes and failures, and never-ending abiding Five Eyes relationships. He traces the development of institutions that he firmly believes have sustained, and indeed may have saved, Western democracies and their allies from those ill disposed to the value system and culture of our nations. More than a chronology of the UK/US intelligence community during this fifty-year period, it is also a personal insight into key relationships and the abiding strength of the United States and the United Kingdom and its Five Eyes allies relationships. The author is the only living person to have worked for British Intelligence as a British citizen and US Intelligence as a US citizen. As a fully trained and accredited security officer for two US intelligence organizations, Anthony has relied on his own extensive unclassified collection of papers, personal notes and diaries, as well as his family library for source material to create this book. “Few people are as uniquely well equipped as Anthony Wells to write an account of these close and special relationships. His penetrating and informed analysis offers us all hope for the continuance of an alliance which makes the... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Non-Fiction, Poetry - Product tags: daoism, daoist, history, Poetry - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Ha Jin In his own time (701–762), Li Bai’s brilliant poems—shaped by Daoist thought, filled with an irrepressible lust for life—were never given their proper due. Nonetheless, his lines rang out on the lips of tavern singers, soldiers, and writers throughout the Tang dynasty, and his deep desire for a higher, more perfect world gave rise to his nickname: the Banished Immortal. With the instincts of a master novelist, Ha Jin draws on a wide range of historical and literary sources to weave the great poet’s life story, following Bai from his origins on the western frontier to his rambling travels as a young man. Jin also takes us through the poet’s later years—in which he became swept up in a military rebellion that altered the course of China’s history—and the mysterious circumstances of his death. Today, Bai’s verses remain an inextricable part of the Chinese language—taught to schoolchildren, recited at parties and toasts—and are famed throughout the world. The Banished Immortal is an extraordinary portrait of a poet who both transcended his time and was shaped by it, and whose ability to live, love, drink, dance, and mourn without reservation produced some of the world’s most enduring verses. In his own time (701–762), Li Bai’s brilliant poems—shaped by Daoist thought, filled with an irrepressible lust for life—were never given their proper due. Nonetheless, his lines rang out on the lips of tavern singers, soldiers, and writers throughout the Tang dynasty, and his deep desire for a higher, more perfect world gave rise to his nickname: the Banished Immortal. With the instincts of a master novelist, Ha Jin draws on a wide range of historical and literary sources to weave the great poet’s life story, following Bai from his origins on the western frontier to his rambling travels as a young man. Jin also takes us through the poet’s later years—in which he became swept up in a military rebellion that altered the course of China’s history—and the mysterious circumstances of his death. Today, Bai’s verses remain an inextricable part of the Chinese language—taught to schoolchildren, recited at parties and toasts—and are famed throughout the world. The Banished Immortal is an extraordinary portrait of a poet who both transcended his time and was shaped by it, and whose ability to live, love, drink, dance, and mourn without reservation produced some of the world’s most enduring verses. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: animals, australia, crocodile, fauna - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Marcus Baynes-Rock Across the world, animals are being domesticated at an unprecedented rate and scale. But what exactly is domestication, and what does it tell us about ourselves? In this book, Marcus Baynes-Rock seeks the common thread linking stories about the domestication of Australia's native animals, arguing that domestication is part of a process by which late modernity threatens to undo the world. In a deeply personal account, the author tells of his encounters with crocodiles and emus behind fences, dingoes and kangaroos crossing boundaries, and native bees producing honey in his suburban backyard. Drawing on comparisons between Aboriginal and colonial Australians, Baynes-Rock reveals how the domestication of Australia’s fauna is a process of “unmaking.” As an extension of late modernity, the connections that tie humans and other animals to wider ecologies are being severed, threatening to isolate us and our domesticates from the rest of the world. It is here that Baynes-Rock reveals a key difference between Aboriginal and colonial Australian modes of landscape management: while one is focused on a systemic approach and sees humans as integral to ecological integrity, the other seeks to sever domesticates from ecological processes. The question that emerges is: How might we reconfigure and maintain these connections without undoing humanity? Written in the author’s characteristically frank, passionate, and humorous style, Crocodile Undone takes the reader on a journey across both physical and philosophical landscapes. This fascinating narrative will appeal to anyone interested in the vital connections between humans and animals. Across the world, animals are being domesticated at an unprecedented rate and scale. But what exactly is domestication, and what does it tell us about ourselves? In this book, Marcus Baynes-Rock seeks the common thread linking stories about the domestication of Australia's native animals, arguing that domestication is part of a process by which late modernity threatens to undo the world. In a deeply personal account, the author tells of his encounters with crocodiles and emus behind fences, dingoes and kangaroos crossing boundaries, and native bees producing honey in his suburban backyard. Drawing on comparisons between Aboriginal and colonial Australians, Baynes-Rock reveals how the domestication of Australia’s fauna is a process of “unmaking. ” As an extension of late modernity, the connections that tie humans and other animals to wider ecologies are being severed, threatening to isolate us and our domesticates from the rest of the world. It is here that Baynes-Rock reveals a key difference between Aboriginal and colonial Australian modes of landscape management: while one is focused on a systemic approach and sees humans as integral to ecological integrity, the other seeks to sever domesticates from ecological processes. The question that emerges is: How might we reconfigure and maintain these connections without undoing humanity? Written in the author’s characteristically frank, passionate, and humorous style, Crocodile Undone takes the reader on a journey across both physical and philosophical landscapes. This fascinating narrative will appeal to anyone interested in the vital connections between humans and animals. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction - Product tags: culture, feminism, Philosophy - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Angela Carter 'Sexuality is power' - so says the Marquis de Sade, philosopher and pornographer extraordinaire. His virtuous Justine keeps to the rules laid down by men, her reward rape and humiliation; his Juliette, Justine's triumphantly monstrous antithesis, viciously exploits her sexuality. In a world where all tenderness is false, all beds are minefields. But now Sade has met his match. With invention and genius, Angela Carter takes on these outrageous figments of his extreme imagination, and transforms them into symbols of our time - the Hollywood sex goddesses, mothers and daughters, pornography, even the sacred shrines of sex and marriage lie devastatingly exposed before our eyes. Angela Carter delves into the viscera of our distorted sexuality and reveals a dazzling vision of love which admits neither of conqueror nor of conquered. Virago 50th Anniversary Edition 'The tone is one of intellectual relish ... rational ... refined ... witty' - NEW STATESMAN 'Her work is funny, sexy, frightening and brutal' - EDMUND GORDON, GUARDIAN 'Angela Carter liked to blur boundaries and break rules' - GABY WOOD, INDEPENDENT 'Sexuality is power' - so says the Marquis de Sade, philosopher and pornographer extraordinaire. His virtuous Justine keeps to the rules laid down by men, her reward rape and humiliation; his Juliette, Justine's triumphantly monstrous antithesis, viciously exploits her sexuality. In a world where all tenderness is false, all beds are minefields. But now Sade has met his match. With invention and genius, Angela Carter takes on these outrageous figments of his extreme imagination, and transforms them into symbols of our time - the Hollywood sex goddesses, mothers and daughters, pornography, even the sacred shrines of sex and marriage lie devastatingly exposed before our eyes. Angela Carter delves into the viscera of our distorted sexuality and reveals a dazzling vision of love which admits neither of conqueror nor of conquered. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: behavior, culture, human, psychology - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Amanda Rees, Charlotte Sleigh What does it mean to be human? And what, if anything, does it have to do with being a member of the animal species Homo sapiens? This dazzling book gets to the very heart of our rather unscientific motivations and prejudices, showing how they are of great use in resolving the world’s biggest problems. From beasts to aliens, this book explores widely discussed but often problematic links between humans and six other beings, tackling deep philosophical questions including humanity’s common purpose, life’s meaning, and what it means to be accepted as part of a community. Global in its outlook and illustrated with stunning pictures, Human is a powerful, funny, and iconoclastic antidote to post-humanism. What does it mean to be human? And what, if anything, does it have to do with being a member of the animal species Homo sapiens? This dazzling book gets to the very heart of our rather unscientific motivations and prejudices, showing how they are of great use in resolving the world’s biggest problems. From beasts to aliens, this book explores widely discussed but often problematic links between humans and six other beings, tackling deep philosophical questions including humanity’s common purpose, life’s meaning, and what it means to be accepted as part of a community. Global in its outlook and illustrated with stunning pictures, Human is a powerful, funny, and iconoclastic antidote to post-humanism. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: anthropology, ceremony, culture, religion, ritual - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Dimitris Xygalatas Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so important. Apparently pointless ceremonies pervade every documented society, from handshakes to hexes, hazings to parades. Before we ever learned to farm, we were gathering in giant stone temples to perform elaborate rites and ceremonies. And yet, though rituals exist in every culture and can persist nearly unchanged for centuries, their logic has remained a mystery—until now. In Ritual, pathfinding scientist Dimitris Xygalatas leads us on an enlightening tour through this shadowy realm of human behavior. Armed with cutting-edge technology and drawing on discoveries from a wide range of disciplines, he presents a powerful new perspective on our place in the world. In birthday parties and coronations, in silent prayer, in fire-walks and terrifying rites of passage, in all the bewildering variety of human life, Ritual reveals the deep and subtle mechanisms that bind us together. A pioneering anthropologist takes readers on a 'fascinating, well-researched' (Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE) journey through the rich tapestry of human ritual—showing how and why our most irrational behaviors are a key driver of our success. Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so important. Apparently pointless ceremonies pervade every documented society, from handshakes to hexes, hazings to parades. Before we ever learned to farm, we were gathering in giant stone temples to perform elaborate rites and ceremonies. And yet, though rituals exist in every culture and can persist nearly unchanged for centuries, their logic has remained a mystery—until now. In Ritual, pathfinding scientist Dimitris Xygalatas leads us on an enlightening tour through this shadowy realm of human behavior. Armed with cutting-edge technology and drawing on discoveries from a wide range of disciplines, he presents a powerful new perspective on our place in the world. In birthday parties and coronations, in silent prayer, in fire-walks and terrifying rites of passage, in all the bewildering variety of human life, Ritual reveals the deep and subtle mechanisms that bind us together. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: existentialist philosophy, Philosophy - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Martin Hagglund 'Any spiritual life must tremble with the anxiety of freedom, even in the most profound fulfillment of our aspirations...' Would Heaven be boring? Do you want to live forever? If this is all there is, what should we do with it? Join the Swedish philosopher Martin Hägglund on an original inquiry into the deepest questions of existence. To truly embrace the freedom that life grants us, Hägglund argues, we must rid ourselves of two delusions. On the one hand, all the great religions try to persuade us that immortality is just around the corner. This is a not only a lie: it couldn't help us if it was true. In reality our time in this world is the only thing of value we can ever possess, and its value depends on the fact that we must fight to keep it. Yet capitalism, our other spiritual enemy, constantly beguiles us to steal it. Via profound engagements with some of the greatest philosophers and theologians in history, including Aristotle, St Augustine, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Hegel and Marx, Hägglund takes aim at these two great adversaries, religion and capitalism, stripping away their many subtle illusions to return us to life itself in all its fragility. The final lesson is this: existence is a collective project. Everything is at stake in what we do together, and nothing outside it matters. In illuminating this profound truth, This Life announces itself as the first great work of existentialist philosophy of the 21st century. 'Any spiritual life must tremble with the anxiety of freedom, even in the most profound fulfillment of our aspirations... ' Would Heaven be boring? Do you want to live forever? If this is all there is, what should we do with it? Join the Swedish philosopher Martin Hägglund on an original inquiry into the deepest questions of existence. To truly embrace the freedom that life grants us, Hägglund argues, we must rid ourselves of two delusions. On the one hand, all the great religions try to persuade us that immortality is just around the corner. This is a not only a lie: it couldn't help us if it was true. In reality our time in this world is the only thing of value we can ever possess, and its value depends on the fact that we must fight to keep it. Yet capitalism, our other spiritual enemy, constantly beguiles us to steal it. Via profound engagements with some of the greatest philosophers and theologians in history, including Aristotle, St Augustine, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Hegel and Marx, Hägglund takes aim at these two great adversaries, religion and capitalism, stripping away their many subtle illusions to return us to life itself in all its fragility. The final lesson is this: existence is a collective project. Everything is at stake in what we do together, and nothing outside it matters. In illuminating this profound truth, This Life announces itself as the first great work of existentialist philosophy of the 21st century. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, biography, cinema, film - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: F. X. Feeney, Paul Duncan Roman Polanski's ability to wring laughter from the most degrading heartbreaks will carry the same wealth of healthy shocks in a hundred years. He creates a macabre beauty to be wooed by and wondered at. But behind the laughter and the beauty is the ghostly truth that Polanski was orphaned by the Nazis and wandered Poland alone from ages 9 to 13. Consider the isolated intensity that bridges Knife in the Water, Cul de Sac, Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, Death and the Maiden and his Oscar-winning masterpiece The Pianist. In each, the omniscient viewpoint feels childlike in the least innocent sense: we listen and watch, ever-wary; the truth of what's been hidden, or is being planned in secret, is always a matter of life and death; one's survival (even within the playful confines of a fantasy) depends on not missing so much as one detail. This book has been made with full access to Roman Polanski's archives. Roman Polanski's ability to wring laughter from the most degrading heartbreaks will carry the same wealth of healthy shocks in a hundred years. He creates a macabre beauty to be wooed by and wondered at. But behind the laughter and the beauty is the ghostly truth that Polanski was orphaned by the Nazis and wandered Poland alone from ages 9 to 13. Consider the isolated intensity that bridges Knife in the Water, Cul de Sac, Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, Death and the Maiden and his Oscar-winning masterpiece The Pianist. In each, the omniscient viewpoint feels childlike in the least innocent sense: we listen and watch, ever-wary; the truth of what's been hidden, or is being planned in secret, is always a matter of life and death; one's survival (even within the playful confines of a fantasy) depends on not missing so much as one detail. This book has been made with full access to Roman Polanski's archives. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: hinduism, India, shiva, tantra - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Raghupati Bhatt A Journey Through the Mystical Nath Tradition The Nath Religion: The Incredible Naths and Shri Dattatreya takes readers on an exploration into the world of the Nath tradition, tracing its history and philosophy back to prominent figures like Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath. This book shares stories and teachings from the well-known Navanathas, including Aadinath, Shri Dattatreya, and Machhindranath, among many others. By weaving together historical tales and spiritual ideas, the book shines a light on the unique yogic practices of the Naths and their lasting impact on Indian spirituality. The Nath tradition welcomes people from all backgrounds, transcending boundaries and blending a variety of cultural and religious influences. It gives a thoughtful look at how asceticism and devotion work together in the Nath path, offering insights into their approach to self-realisation and enlightenment. The Nath Religion: The Incredible Naths and Shri Dattatreya offers a nuanced perspective on the interplay between asceticism and devotion. It is an indispensable resource for readers, promising to enhance their understanding of one of India's most fascinating spiritual traditions. A Journey Through the Mystical Nath Tradition The Nath Religion: The Incredible Naths and Shri Dattatreya takes readers on an exploration into the world of the Nath tradition, tracing its history and philosophy back to prominent figures like Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath. This book shares stories and teachings from the well-known Navanathas, including Aadinath, Shri Dattatreya, and Machhindranath, among many others. By weaving together historical tales and spiritual ideas, the book shines a light on the unique yogic practices of the Naths and their lasting impact on Indian spirituality. The Nath tradition welcomes people from all backgrounds, transcending boundaries and blending a variety of cultural and religious influences. It gives a thoughtful look at how asceticism and devotion work together in the Nath path, offering insights into their approach to self-realisation and enlightenment. The Nath Religion: The Incredible Naths and Shri Dattatreya offers a nuanced perspective on the interplay between asceticism and devotion. It is an indispensable resource for readers, promising to enhance their understanding of one of India's most fascinating spiritual traditions. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: culture, politics - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniele-Hadi Irandoost The Dogs of Diplomacy: Exploring the Radical Geographies of Modern Times by Daniele-Hadi Irandoost investigates diplomacy through the lens of radical geography as a conceptual framework. Engaging with international relations theory, comparative foreign policy, and the global political economy, Daniele foregrounds postcolonial global justice and the positioning of subaltern social groups within dominant discourses of power. Grounded in his immigrant experience, Daniele’s critical qualitative research draws on literary fiction such as Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to challenge conventional geopolitical maps. Daniele-Hadi Irandoost is based at Glasgow University and works at the intersection of surveillance capitalism, sociology in action, and social movements. In addition to contributions to social science, he is also the author of two espionage books and has written a volume on the philosophy of education. The Dogs of Diplomacy: Exploring the Radical Geographies of Modern Times by Daniele-Hadi Irandoost investigates diplomacy through the lens of radical geography as a conceptual framework. Engaging with international relations theory, comparative foreign policy, and the global political economy, Daniele foregrounds postcolonial global justice and the positioning of subaltern social groups within dominant discourses of power. Grounded in his immigrant experience, Daniele’s critical qualitative research draws on literary fiction such as Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to challenge conventional geopolitical maps. Daniele-Hadi Irandoost is based at Glasgow University and works at the intersection of surveillance capitalism, sociology in action, and social movements. In addition to contributions to social science, he is also the author of two espionage books and has written a volume on the philosophy of education. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: bees, honey, Lifestyle - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Courtenay N. Smithers There is something special about producing delicious honey from personal bee hives, and many suburban gardens have the ideal space available for a hive of bees. The revised second edition of this book is written for those who would like to experience the pleasure of developing their own backyard bee hive yet are unsure how to go about it. The book is a comprehensive reference that provides essential information on: the bees' life cycle. the basic equipment required for beekeeping where to position hives how to obtain a bee colony how to care for the colony how to increase the colony's size how to harvest honey and wax how to move hives swarm control There is something special about producing delicious honey from personal bee hives, and many suburban gardens have the ideal space available for a hive of bees. The revised second edition of this book is written for those who would like to experience the pleasure of developing their own backyard bee hive yet are unsure how to go about it. The book is a comprehensive reference that provides essential information on: the bees' life cycle. the basic equipment required for beekeeping where to position hives how to obtain a bee colony how to care for the colony how to increase the colony's size how to harvest honey and wax how to move hives swarm control - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: arts, crafts, Lifestyle - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Collective Work Fifteen young designers demonstrate today’s craft activities. With the right techniques and materials, you can create practical and visually appealing objects for all sorts of contexts. The palette ranges from fashionable accessories such as felt handbags and jewelry, by way of furniture ideas and table decorations, to practical hints for daily life and little surprises that can be created at lightning speed. All the techniques are explained precisely, step by step, and where necessary, accompanied by patterns, so that they can be easily executed even by beginners. And the results are truly impressive! Fifteen young designers demonstrate today’s craft activities. With the right techniques and materials, you can create practical and visually appealing objects for all sorts of contexts. The palette ranges from fashionable accessories such as felt handbags and jewelry, by way of furniture ideas and table decorations, to practical hints for daily life and little surprises that can be created at lightning speed. All the techniques are explained precisely, step by step, and where necessary, accompanied by patterns, so that they can be easily executed even by beginners. And the results are truly impressive! - Product type: simple - Product categories: Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: health, Lifestyle, shiatsu - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Cathy Meeus, Paul Lundberg Secrets of Shiatsu is the ultimate beginner's guide to shiatsu, explaining the history and principles of the therapy, along with an illustrated step-by-step routine, and easy to follow self-treatment remedies. Part of the updated and reformatted Secrets of series, this book explores the secrets of shiatsu, including: Preparing physically and mentally to give shiatsu Basic shiatsu techniques and terminology An extensive shiatsu routine Shiatsu treatments to try on yourself Derived from an Eastern healing tradition dating back nearly 2000 years, shiatsu, meaning “finger pressure”, is a relatively modern therapy that is gaining popularity in the West. It involves improving energy flow by applying pressure to stretching, or manipulating specific parts of the body. This book explains shiatsu terminology, describes the therapeutic value of the practice, and gives step-by-step instruction on how to perform shiatsu on yourself and others. Master these complex, often subtle techniques to help treat ailments such as anxiety, insomnia and back pain, and bring harmony to body and mind. Secrets of Shiatsu is the ultimate beginner's guide to shiatsu, explaining the history and principles of the therapy, along with an illustrated step-by-step routine, and easy to follow self-treatment remedies. Part of the updated and reformatted Secrets of series, this book explores the secrets of shiatsu, including: Preparing physically and mentally to give shiatsu Basic shiatsu techniques and terminology An extensive shiatsu routine Shiatsu treatments to try on yourself Derived from an Eastern healing tradition dating back nearly 2000 years, shiatsu, meaning “finger pressure”, is a relatively modern therapy that is gaining popularity in the West. It involves improving energy flow by applying pressure to stretching, or manipulating specific parts of the body. This book explains shiatsu terminology, describes the therapeutic value of the practice, and gives step-by-step instruction on how to perform shiatsu on yourself and others. Master these complex, often subtle techniques to help treat ailments such as anxiety, insomnia and back pain, and bring harmony to body and mind. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry - Product tags: Shakespeare - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Gill Davies This highly illustrated work of reference contains hundreds of images and facts that encapsulate the glory of this amazing man, his life, his works, including plays, poetry and sonnets, his language and legacy. Few people can have ever been so renowned across the international divides for such a remarkable length time, with no sign of diminishment in enthusiasm as the centuries pass. William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 and died on 23 April 1616, four hundred years ago. Today the bard from Queen Elizabeth's Merrie England is the most-read author in the world. His works are truly international, with copies of plays and poetry by William Shakespeare exceeding four billion. He is among the most translated authors in history, eclipsed only by the Bible. Shakespeare penned some of the most celebrated dramas, but also added to the language, inventing an amazing 1,700 new words. His father was a glove maker, leather worker and wool merchant; his mother, Mary Arden, was from a landowning family. One of eight children, young Shakespeare was probably educated at the local King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford but would eventually make his name as an actor and playwright in London. Now, some four centuries onward, Shakespeare's writings continue to enthrall and enrapture audiences, to inspire and thrill, not just at Stratford or in London s Globe Theatre but in every corner of the worldwide globe. This highly illustrated work of reference contains hundreds of images and facts that encapsulate the glory of this amazing man, his life, his works, including plays, poetry and sonnets, his language and legacy. Few people can have ever been so renowned across the international divides for such a remarkable length time, with no sign of diminishment in enthusiasm as the centuries pass. William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 and died on 23 April 1616, four hundred years ago. Today the bard from Queen Elizabeth's Merrie England is the most-read author in the world. His works are truly international, with copies of plays and poetry by William Shakespeare exceeding four billion. He is among the most translated authors in history, eclipsed only by the Bible. Shakespeare penned some of the most celebrated dramas, but also added to the language, inventing an amazing 1,700 new words. His father was a glove maker, leather worker and wool merchant; his mother, Mary Arden, was from a landowning family. One of eight children, young Shakespeare was probably educated at the local King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford but would eventually make his name as an actor and playwright in London. Now, some four centuries onward, Shakespeare's writings continue to enthrall and enrapture audiences, to inspire and thrill, not just at Stratford or in London s Globe Theatre but in every corner of the worldwide globe. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: culture, lbgt, rainbow, Science - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniel MacCannell The rainbow is a compelling spectacle in nature—a rare, evanescent, and beautiful bridge between subjective experience and objective reality—and no less remarkable as a cultural phenomenon. A symbol of the Left since the German Peasants’ War of the 1520s, it has been adopted by movements for gay rights, the environment, multiculturalism, and peace around the globe, and has inspired poets, artists, and writers including John Keats, Caspar David Friedrich, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this book, the first of its kind, Daniel MacCannell offers an enlightening and instructive guide to the rainbow’s multicolored relationship with humanity. The scientific “discovery” of the rainbow is a remarkable tale, taking in ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Persia, and Islamic Spain. But even as we’ve studied rainbows, adopted their image, and penned odes to them for millennia, rainbows have also been regarded as ominous or even dangerous in myth and religion. In the twentieth century, the rainbow emerged as kitsch, arcing from the musical film version of The Wizard of Oz to 1980s sitcoms and children’s cartoons. Illustrated throughout in prismatic color, MacCannell’s Rainbows explores the full spectrum of rainbows’ nature and meaning, offering insight into what rainbows are and how they work, how we arrived at our current scientific understanding of the phenomenon, and how we have portrayed them in everything from myth to the arts, politics, and popular culture. The rainbow is a compelling spectacle in nature—a rare, evanescent, and beautiful bridge between subjective experience and objective reality—and no less remarkable as a cultural phenomenon. A symbol of the Left since the German Peasants’ War of the 1520s, it has been adopted by movements for gay rights, the environment, multiculturalism, and peace around the globe, and has inspired poets, artists, and writers including John Keats, Caspar David Friedrich, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this book, the first of its kind, Daniel MacCannell offers an enlightening and instructive guide to the rainbow’s multicolored relationship with humanity. The scientific “discovery” of the rainbow is a remarkable tale, taking in ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Persia, and Islamic Spain. But even as we’ve studied rainbows, adopted their image, and penned odes to them for millennia, rainbows have also been regarded as ominous or even dangerous in myth and religion. In the twentieth century, the rainbow emerged as kitsch, arcing from the musical film version of The Wizard of Oz to 1980s sitcoms and children’s cartoons. Illustrated throughout in prismatic color, MacCannell’s Rainbows explores the full spectrum of rainbows’ nature and meaning, offering insight into what rainbows are and how they work, how we arrived at our current scientific understanding of the phenomenon, and how we have portrayed them in everything from myth to the arts, politics, and popular culture. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Ancient Egypt, Pyramid Texts - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Susan Brind Morrow A stunning and original interpretation of an ancient system of poetic, religious, and philosophical thought Buried in the Egyptian desert some four thousand years ago, the Pyramid Texts are among the world’s oldest poetry. Yet ever since the discovery of these hieroglyphs in 1881, they have been misconstrued by Western Egyptologists as a garbled collection of primitive myths and incantations, relegating to obscurity their radiant fusion of philosophy, scientific inquiry, and religion. Now, in a seminal work, the classicist and linguist Susan Brind Morrow has recast the Pyramid Texts as a coherent work of art, arguing that they should be recognized as a formative event in the evolution of human thought. In The Dawning Moon of the Mind she explains how to read hieroglyphs, contextualizes their evocative imagery, and interprets the entire poem. The result is a magisterial religious and philosophical text revealing a profound consciousness of the world with astonishing parallels to Judeo-Christian culture, Buddhism, and Tantra. More than twenty years in the making, The Dawning Moon of the Mind is a monumental achievement that locates one of the origins of poetic thought in Western culture. Almost before science, art, and written language, these texts set forth the relationship between time and eternity, life and death, history and ideas. In The Dawning Moon of the Mind they emerge in their original luminosity and intelligence alongside a persuasive argument for their central importance to the history of language. A stunning and original interpretation of an ancient system of poetic, religious, and philosophical thought Buried in the Egyptian desert some four thousand years ago, the Pyramid Texts are among the world’s oldest poetry. Yet ever since the discovery of these hieroglyphs in 1881, they have been misconstrued by Western Egyptologists as a garbled collection of primitive myths and incantations, relegating to obscurity their radiant fusion of philosophy, scientific inquiry, and religion. Now, in a seminal work, the classicist and linguist Susan Brind Morrow has recast the Pyramid Texts as a coherent work of art, arguing that they should be recognized as a formative event in the evolution of human thought. In The Dawning Moon of the Mind she explains how to read hieroglyphs, contextualizes their evocative imagery, and interprets the entire poem. The result is a magisterial religious and philosophical text revealing a profound consciousness of the world with astonishing parallels to Judeo-Christian culture, Buddhism, and Tantra. More than twenty years in the making, The Dawning Moon of the Mind is a monumental achievement that locates one of the origins of poetic thought in Western culture. Almost before science, art, and written language, these texts set forth the relationship between time and eternity, life and death, history and ideas. In The Dawning Moon of the Mind they emerge in their original luminosity and intelligence alongside a persuasive argument for their central importance to the history of language. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction - Product tags: historical, lgbt, occult, romance - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Celia Bell This radiant and thrilling debut follows a passionate love affair between two noblewomen who wish to free themselves from their repressive society, whatever the cost. In 17th century Paris, everyone has something to hide. The noblemen and women and writers consort with fortune tellers in the confines of their homes, servants practice witchcraft and black magic, and the titled poison family members to obtain inheritance. But for the Baroness Marie Catherine, the only thing she wishes to hide is how unhappy she is in her marriage, and the pleasures she seeks outside of it. 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In this engaging social history New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, “the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street Journal), completes his epic Last Kingdom series with this companion book featuring three exclusive short stories and sixty recipes that bring Uhtred’s world to life as never before. My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred ... The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In this lively compendium, Bernard Cornwell revisits Uhtred’s realm, illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldn’t fully explore in his novels. Uhtred’s Feast offers rich background on the books of the Last Kingdom series, presenting a fascinating, detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor, danger, and beauty. With his narrative flair, Cornwell explores every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes to weapons to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned UK chef Suzanne Pollak. In addition, he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man behind the shield—Uhtred as a young boy, as Alfred’s advisor, and as prince. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Science - Product tags: culture, dreams, Philosophy, psychology, religion - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Christoph Türcke Why has humankind developed so differently from other animals? How and why did language, culture, religion, and the arts come into being? 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The Holy Grail emerged not only as a symbol of the feminine but also as a symbol of the soul, for hidden within the sacred Grail legends lies an initiatory path that leads to the highest realms of consciousness and spiritual illumination. By working with the symbols of the Grail tradition we can gaze into our own hidden depths and heal the separation between masculine and feminine, Spirit and Matter, and Heaven and Earth. Mara Freeman traces the evolution of the Grail from the sacred vessel of the Celtic goddess to the Cup of Christ, revealing a spiritual path rooted in the mysteries of the Goddess, the Grail, and the Sword. She explains how the Sword has dominated over the Goddess and the Grail for far too long, leading to a spiritual wasteland as foretold in the Grail stories. 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An experiential guide to the spiritual path of the Holy Grail Traces the evolution of the Holy Grail from the sacred vessel of the Celtic goddess to the Cup of Christ and how it represents the longing for the divine feminine Provides exercises, meditations, and rituals to connect you with the powers of the Cauldron of Rebirth, the Chalice of Healing, the Sword of Light, and the Holy Grail Explains how attaining the Grail brings full consciousness of the soul and Divine influence for the healing of self and others The primary myth of Western culture, the quest for the Holy Grail persists through the centuries like a recurring dream, embodying the longing for the divine feminine suppressed for more than two thousand years. The Holy Grail emerged not only as a symbol of the feminine but also as a symbol of the soul, for hidden within the sacred Grail legends lies an initiatory path that leads to the highest realms of consciousness and spiritual illumination. By working with the symbols of the Grail tradition we can gaze into our own hidden depths and heal the separation between masculine and feminine, Spirit and Matter, and Heaven and Earth. Mara Freeman traces the evolution of the Grail from the sacred vessel of the Celtic goddess to the Cup of Christ, revealing a spiritual path rooted in the mysteries of the Goddess, the Grail, and the Sword. She explains how the Sword has dominated over the Goddess and the Grail for far... - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: blood, history, horror, occult, Philosophy - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Jan Verplaetse As a young man, Jan Verplaetse saw a hare suspended from a meat hook, skinned and gutted. What struck him so forcefully at the time was not the animal itself, but the blood gently dripping from its mouth. 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The development of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s has never before been told before as a single narrative. R. B. Kitaj’s proposal, made in 1976, that there was a “substantial School of London” was essentially correct but it caused confusion because it implied that there was a movement or stylistic group at work, when in reality no one style could cover the likes of Francis Bacon and also Bridget Riley. Modernists and Mavericks explores this period based on an exceptionally deep well of firsthand interviews, often unpublished, with such artists as Victor Pasmore, John Craxton, Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach, Allen Jones, R. B. Kitaj, Euan Uglow, Howard Hodgkin, Terry Frost, Gillian Ayres, Bridget Riley, David Hockney, Frank Bowling, Leon Kossoff, John Hoyland, and Patrick Caulfield. 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Kitaj’s proposal, made in 1976, that there was a “substantial School of London” was essentially correct but it caused confusion because it implied that there was a movement or stylistic group at work, when in reality no one style could cover the likes of Francis Bacon and also Bridget Riley. Modernists and Mavericks explores this period based on an exceptionally deep well of firsthand interviews, often unpublished, with such artists as Victor Pasmore, John Craxton, Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach, Allen Jones, R. B. Kitaj, Euan Uglow, Howard Hodgkin, Terry Frost, Gillian Ayres, Bridget Riley, David Hockney, Frank Bowling, Leon Kossoff, John Hoyland, and Patrick Caulfield. But Martin Gayford also teases out the thread weaving these individual lives together and demonstrates how and why, long after it was officially declared dead, painting lived and thrived in London. 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It goes beyond the simplistic and archetypical representation of the Greek pantheon and instead introduces the gods and goddesses from a theological perspective. Secrets of Greek Mysticism teaches readers how to find each god or goddess within them. This is achieved through grounded insights on the gods’ virtues as they relate to modern life (i. e. , practicing bravery with Ares, cultivating endurance with Demeter, and embodying love with Aphrodite), explaining the deeper spiritual meaning of popular myths, practicing guided meditations, activating the gods’ energies with mantras and hymns, and performing simple rituals. In helping readers build a spiritual connection with the gods and goddesses, Secrets of Greek Mysticism reveals the beginnings of the practice as well as practices for everyday life: The twelve gods’ birth stories, essences, and virtues The foundation of ancient Greek spirituality, cosmology, and theology How to live and work with the gods on a daily basis Setting up altars Symbols, hymns, and meditations to guide readers’ practice of connecting with the gods Secrets of Greek Mysticism also makes the claim that for the Divine Feminine to rise, the Divine Masculine needs to rise, too. Rather than solely focusing on... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Greece, greek, hades, myth, mythology - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Jamie Waggoner Aides. Aidoneus. The Unseen One. Known by many monikers, Hades is one of the most recognizable yet misunderstood Greek gods. 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She reveals his true nature and provides everything you need to develop your unique devotional practice. Discover Hades' real story with passages written in his own words, excerpts from historical texts, and Jamie's personal experiences. Cultivate sacred interactions with him through rituals, trance journeys, altar tending, and other magical activities. With Hades' wisdom, you will develop a deep appreciation for the glorious spectrum of experience we can have in this mortal lifetime. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Fairies, Fairy, legend, myth, mythology - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Skye Alexander An enchanting treasury of fairy lore! Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. 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Tolkien “A unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning.”—The New York Times The Fellowship of the Ring is the first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure tale, The Lord of the Rings. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. 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The mighty Qin Shi Huangdu (r. 221-210 BC), who began the construction of the Great Wall. The long-lived Han emperor Wudi (r. 141-87 BC), who developed China as a centralized Confucian state. The soldier-scholar Yongle (r. 1402-24 AD), who raised the Ming dynasty to its military peak. The dowager empress Cixi (r. 1861-1908 AD), who rose from humble Manchu origins to rule over all China. In The Dragon Throne, Jonathan Fenby tells the extraordinary story of imperial China through its 157 emperors, from Qin Shi Huangdu, who crushed his rivals to take supreme power as the first emperor in 221BC, until the final collapse of the faltering Manchu dynasty amidst the revolutionary chaos of the early twentieth century. The final emperor, the infant Puyi (r. 1908-12), ended his days as an assistant gardener in the very palace where he had been enthroned. Jonathan Fenby is a former editor of the Observer newspaper. 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Beginning with Duchamp, Roe then takes us through the rise of the Dada movement, the birth of Surrealist photography with Man Ray, the creation of key works by Ernst, Cocteau, and others, through the arrival of Dalí. On canvas and in their ready mades and other works these artists juxtaposed objects never before seen together to make the viewer marvel at the ordinary—and at the workings of the subconscious. We see both how this art came to be and how the artists of Montparnasse lived. Roe puts us with Gertrude Stein in her box seat at the opening of The Rite of Spring; with Duchamp as he installs his famous urinal; at a Cocteau theatrical with Picasso and Coco Chanel; with Breton at a session with Freud; and with Man Ray as he romances Kiki de Montparnasse. Stein said it best when she noted that the Surrealists still saw in the common ways of the 19th century, but they complicated things with the bold new vision of the 20th. Their words mark an enormously important watershed in the history of art—and they forever changed the way we all see the world. “Untangl Surrealism’s evolutionary history. In this undertaking succeeds admirably, making sense of the by-turns anguished and playful chaos... In fixing on the emergence of Surrealism rather than its popular apotheosis in, say, the mature paintings of Dalí, René Magritte and Joan Miró, Ms. Roe leaves readers to draw their own visual conclusions. The expectation is reasonable and just as the artists themselves would have wanted. For the Surrealists’ chief revolutionary legacy lies in the credit—and role—they gave to viewers. ”—The Wall Street Journal. "Describes with plenty of colour how surrealism, from Rene Magritte's bowler hats to Salvador Dali's watches, was born and developed. " - The Times (UK) As she did for the Modernists In Montmartre, noted art historian and biographer Sue Roe now tells the story of the Surrealists in Montparnasse. 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Beginning with Duchamp, Roe then takes us through the rise of the Dada movement, the birth of Surrealist photography with Man Ray, the creation of key works by Ernst,... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Garden, Poetry - Product tags: Flowers, Poetry, royal horticultural society - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Charles Elliott Artists and writers have always been drawn to flowers, as sources of inspiration, for simple enjoyment, and flowers themselves have been the muses for many of our greatest and most memorable works of art. This volume brings together the best flower poetry and prose from a broad range of writers, from Shakespeare and Milton, to Reginald Farrer and Edward Augustus Bowles, to twentieth-century poets such as Marianne Moore and Theodore Roethke. Wild and garden flowers are here explored in all their moods and mysteries. The poems and extracts are illustrated with botanical art from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Lindley Library, acknowledged as the world’s finest horticultural library. Addison • Betjeman • Bowles • Bradley and Cooper • Burns • Burroughs • Capek • Carroll • Clare • Colette • Crabbe • Ellacombe • Farrer • Fish • Gerard • Gilbert • Hanmer • Hardy • Hopkins • Housman • Hudson • Hunt • Jekyll • Johnson • Lawrence • Longfellow • Marvell • Milton • Mitchell • Moore • Parkinson • Pitter • Plunkett • Ridler • Roethke • Rohde • Rossetti • Sackville West • Seward • Shakespeare • Silkin • Sitwell • Stevenson • Swinburne • Thomas • Williams • Williamson • Wither • Wordsworth Artists and writers have always been drawn to flowers, as sources of inspiration, for simple enjoyment, and flowers themselves have been the muses for many of our greatest and most memorable works of art. 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These are just a few of the interesting facets examined in this original and fascinating book. Between c. 350 BC and 30 BC, the Mediterranean world was one in which kings ruled. The exceptions were the Greek cities and Roman Italy. However, for most of that period, neither of these republican areas was central to events. For the crucial centuries between Alexander the Great and the Roman conquest of Macedon, the political running was made by kings, and it is their work, love, and experience that is the subject here. Rome's expansion extinguished a series of monarchies. It pushed back the area, which was ruled by kings for a time. Still, the process of building a republican empire eventually rebounded on the city, and the Roman empire came to be ruled by an emperor who was, in fact, a facsimile of a Hellenistic king. Rather than attempting a narrative of the various kingdoms, John Grainger takes a thematic approach, considering different aspects of Hellenistic kingship in turn. 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The questions that brought scientists to this point are big and deep: Is reality such that anything can happen, must happen? How does quantum mechanics “choose” the outcomes of its apparently random processes? And why is the universe habitable? Each question quickly leads to the multiverse. Drawing on centuries of disputation and deep vision, from luminaries like Nietzsche, Einstein, and the creators of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Halpern reveals the multiplicity of multiverses that scientists have imagined to make sense of our reality. Whether we live in one of many different possible universes, or simply the only one there is, might never be certain. But Halpern shows one thing for sure:... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: occult, thriller - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Meg Clothier In the name of the Father, not a word of this. Her letters are forbidden. 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Mack Horton, University of California, Berkeley “Waka and Things, Waka as Things is a major contribution to the field and will be widely acknowledged as a major scholarly accomplishment. The research, writing, and exegesis on display in the book are all absolutely top-notch. ”—Morgan Pitelka, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “The theoretical framework is sound, engrossing, and wholly applicable. The scholarship and research that went into the book are superior, and the integration of primary and secondary sources is adroit and engaging. ”—Joseph T. Sorensen, University of California, Davis A challenging study offering a new perspective on classical Japanese poems and how they interact with and are part of material culture This generously illustrated volume offers a fresh perspective on classical Japanese poetry (waka), including many poems treated here for the first time in a Western-language publication. Edward Kamens examines these poems both as they relate to material things and as things in and of themselves, exploring their intimate connections to artifacts and works of visual art, sacred and secular alike, and investigating the unique rhetorical messages and powers accessed and activated through these multimedia productions. This book makes a major contribution to Japanese literary and cultural studies. Edward Kamens is Sumitomo Professor of Japanese Studies at Yale University and author of Utamakura, Allusion, and... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction - Product tags: historical fiction, history, pilgrims - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Matthew Kneale The Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year 'An enthralling and wonderfully vivid novel from a master storyteller' - Joseph O'Connor 'Kneale's medieval world is animated with a refreshing lightness of touch' - Sunday Telegraph 1289. 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Vanya has his magic, and Mikhail has his title, but if Toma can’t dig deep and find her power in time, all of their lives will be at Koschei’s mercy. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: america, culture, democracy, politics, trump - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniel Ziblatt, Steven Levitsky NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Comprehensive, enlightening, and terrifyingly timely.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) WINNER OF THE GOLDSMITH BOOK PRIZE • SHORTLISTED FOR THE LIONEL GELBER PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Time • Foreign Affairs • WBUR “What we desperately need is a sober, dispassionate look at the current state of affairs. 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Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have spent more than twenty years studying the breakdown of democracies in Europe and Latin America, and they believe the answer is yes. Democracy no longer ends with a bang—in a revolution or military coup—but with a whimper: the slow, steady weakening of critical institutions, such as the judiciary and the press, and the gradual erosion of long-standing political norms. The good news is that there are several exit ramps on the road to authoritarianism. The bad news is that, by electing Trump, we have already passed the first one. Drawing on decades of research and a wide range of historical and global examples, from 1930s Europe to contemporary Hungary, Turkey, and Venezuela, to the American South during Jim Crow, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how democracies die. Now the question is, can... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: folklore, green man, mythology - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Jacob Kerr 'Striking a perfect balance between myth and psychosocial realism, this is a beautifully written debut' - Guardian 'Recalls M. R. James at his nastiest' - Telegraph Eshwood Hall is a great English house surrounded by sprawling woods. In 1962, Izzy is thirteen, lives in the servants quarters and doesn't go to school. Neglected by her parents, she spends her moments of freedom exploring the forest and the village beyond. The more she comes to understand the history of the place and her own situation, the stranger are the things she hears and sees. The most tantalising of these is the Green Man who inhabits the woods, and seems to know all about her, even those desires she has buried deep inside. 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Do Atl and Domingo even stand a chance of making it out alive? Or will the city devour them all? - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: australia, shark attacks, sharks - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Callum Denness For as long as people have lived in Australia, the shark has loomed large in our fears. From the Noongar people of Western Australia who stayed out of the water for fear of being taken, to media hysteria about attacks and even sightings today, sharks occupy the dark recesses of our national psyche unlike any other predator. They challenge the very sense of ourselves as Australians, a people who hug the coastline and love the freedom of the surf. And the dispute between whether to kill or protect sharks cuts to the political core of our nation, yet another divide between the right and the left. There is no denying that shark attacks have been increasing in recent years, and so have our fears. Where do we go from here? How worried should we be? Journalist Callum Denness deep-dives into the history of our relationship with sharks, and circles our fear by talking to activists, marine biologists, politicians, surfers, survivors and those who've lost loved ones. Compelling and challenging, this is the clearest picture yet of whether or not we can co-exist with sharks. Don't get back into the water until you read SHARKS: A HISTORY OF FEAR. For as long as people have lived in Australia, the shark has loomed large in our fears. From the Noongar people of Western Australia who stayed out of the water for fear of being taken, to media hysteria about attacks and even sightings today, sharks occupy the dark recesses of our national psyche unlike any other predator. They challenge the very sense of ourselves as Australians, a people who hug the coastline and love the freedom of the surf. And the dispute between whether to kill or protect sharks cuts to the political core of our nation, yet another divide between the right and the left. There is no denying that shark attacks have been increasing in recent years, and so have our fears. Where do we go from here? How worried should we be? Journalist Callum Denness deep-dives into the history of our relationship with sharks, and circles our fear by talking to activists, marine biologists, politicians, surfers, survivors and those who've lost loved ones. Compelling and challenging, this is the clearest picture yet of whether or not we can co-exist with sharks. Don't get back into the water until you read SHARKS: A HISTORY OF FEAR. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Biography, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Kim Jong Un, North Korea - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Anna Fifield THE GREAT SUCCESSOR is an irreverent yet insightful quest to understand the life of Kim Jong Un, one of the world's most secretive dictators. Kim's life is swathed in myth and propaganda, from the plainly silly--he supposedly ate so much Swiss cheese that his ankles gave way--to the grimly bloody stories of the ways his enemies and rival family members have perished at his command. One of the most knowledgeable journalists on modern Korea, Anna Fifield has exclusive access to Kim's aunt and uncle who posed as his parents while he was growing up in Switzerland, members of the entourage that accompanied Dennis Rodman on his quasi-ambassadorial visits with Kim, and the Japanese sushi chef whom Kim befriended and who was the first outsider to identify him as the inevitable successor to his father as supreme ruler. She has been able to create a captivating portrait of the oddest and most isolated political regime in the world, one that is broken yet able to summon a US president for peace talks, bankrupt yet in possession of nuclear weapons. Kim Jong Un; ridiculous but deadly, and a man of our times. Anna Fifield is the Beijing bureau chief for The Washington Post, and was previous the Tokyo bureau chief focusing on Japan and the Koreas. Previously she worked for the Financial Times for 13 years. During her time there, she reported from almost 20 countries, from Iran and Libya to North Korea and Australia. During the 2013-2014 academic year, she was a Nieman journalism fellow at Harvard, studying how change happens in closed societies and she is the 2018 Shorenstein Journalism Award recipient for her outstanding reporting on Asia. Her work has appeared in Slate, and she has been a regular commentator on radio and television, including NPR. THE GREAT SUCCESSOR is an irreverent yet insightful quest to understand the life of Kim Jong Un, one of the world's most secretive dictators. Kim's life is swathed in myth and propaganda, from the plainly silly--he supposedly ate so much Swiss cheese that his ankles gave way--to the grimly bloody stories of the ways his enemies and rival family members have perished at his command. One of the most knowledgeable journalists on modern Korea, Anna Fifield has exclusive access to Kim's aunt and uncle who posed as his parents while he was growing up in Switzerland, members of the entourage that accompanied Dennis Rodman on his quasi-ambassadorial visits with Kim, and the Japanese sushi chef whom Kim befriended and who was the first outsider to identify him as the inevitable successor to his father as supreme ruler. She has been able to create a captivating portrait of the oddest and most isolated political regime in the world, one that is broken yet able to summon a US president for peace talks, bankrupt yet in possession of nuclear weapons. Kim Jong Un; ridiculous but deadly, and a man of our times. Anna Fifield is the Beijing bureau chief for The Washington Post, and was previous the Tokyo bureau chief focusing on Japan and the Koreas. Previously she worked for the Financial Times for 13 years. During her time there, she reported from almost 20 countries, from Iran and Libya to North Korea and Australia. During the 2013-2014 academic year, she was... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: astrology, lunar, magic, magick, moon - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Sarah Bartlett Connect with the Magic and Mystique of the Moon's Power The Little Book of Moon Magic will show you how to maximise potent lunar energy at the most auspicious times, to make your life what you truly want it to be. From wishing on the new moon and manifesting success, to knowing when to attract new romance, this guide reveals how to go with the flow of the moon to bring you the happiness you seek. This book also reveals how to track and utilise astrological lunar cycles throughout the year for self-improvement, work with moon goddess rituals for positive empowerment, as well as discover how your moon-sign determines your moods, comfort zones, emotional needs, and so much more. This is a book for all those wishing to deepen their connection with nature and take their spiritual practice to a new level. After studying for an Art degree at Middlesex University, Sarah Bartlett went on to become a consultant astrologer, first training at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, and then acquiring the Diploma in Psychological Astrology at the CPA, an in-depth 3-year professional training programme which cross-fertilizes the fields of astrology, mythology and depth, humanistic and transpersonal psychology. Sarah is the author of over twenty mainstream non-fiction books, including the best-selling The Little Book of Practical Magic, Tarot Bible, and The National Geographic's Guide to Supernatural Places, and has been astrologer for the London Evening Standard, BBC Radio 2, as well as many women's magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Spirit and Destiny. Connect with the Magic and Mystique of the Moon's Power The Little Book of Moon Magic will show you how to maximise potent lunar energy at the most auspicious times, to make your life what you truly want it to be. From wishing on the new moon and manifesting success, to knowing when to attract new romance, this guide reveals how to go with the flow of the moon to bring you the happiness you seek. This book also reveals how to track and utilise astrological lunar cycles throughout the year for self-improvement, work with moon goddess rituals for positive empowerment, as well as discover how your moon-sign determines your moods, comfort zones, emotional needs, and so much more. This is a book for all those wishing to deepen their connection with nature and take their spiritual practice to a new level. After studying for an Art degree at Middlesex University, Sarah Bartlett went on to become a consultant astrologer, first training at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, and then acquiring the Diploma in Psychological Astrology at the CPA, an in-depth 3-year professional training programme which cross-fertilizes the fields of astrology, mythology and depth, humanistic and transpersonal psychology. Sarah is the author of over twenty mainstream non-fiction books, including the best-selling The Little Book of Practical Magic, Tarot Bible, and The National Geographic's Guide to Supernatural Places, and has been astrologer for the London Evening Standard, BBC Radio 2, as well as many women's magazines such as Cosmopolitan... - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: ancient, Greece, greek, history, literature, myth, mythology - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Jean-Pierre Vernant, Pierre Vidal-Naquet "What is Dionysiac about Greek tragedy, Vernant suggests, and specific to the genre, is the ‘otherness’ of the hero, his belonging to an absent world that no longer exists, and the blurring and shifting of the boundaries between illusion and reality that result for the audience from the enacted fictions of the tragic theatre…. Myth and Tragedy is a book to be unreservedly welcome for its progressive unfolding of ideas which have proved consistently fertile in new perceptions and for thinking that is in the best sense individual as well as collective." ― Times Literary Supplement Jean-Pierre Vernant and Pierre Vidal-Naquet are leaders in a contemporary French classical scholarship that has produced a stunning reconfiguration of Greek thought and literature. In this work, the authors present a disturbing and decidedly nonclassical reading of Greek tragedy that insists on its radical discontinuity with our own outlook and with our social, aesthetic, and psychological categories. Originally published in French in two volumes, this new single-volume edition includes revised essays from Volume I as well as the first English translation of Volume II. "What is Dionysiac about Greek tragedy, Vernant suggests, and specific to the genre, is the ‘otherness’ of the hero, his belonging to an absent world that no longer exists, and the blurring and shifting of the boundaries between illusion and reality that result for the audience from the enacted fictions of the tragic theatre... . Myth and Tragedy is a book to be unreservedly welcome for its progressive unfolding of ideas which have proved consistently fertile in new perceptions and for thinking that is in the best sense individual as well as collective. " ― Times Literary Supplement Jean-Pierre Vernant and Pierre Vidal-Naquet are leaders in a contemporary French classical scholarship that has produced a stunning reconfiguration of Greek thought and literature. In this work, the authors present a disturbing and decidedly nonclassical reading of Greek tragedy that insists on its radical discontinuity with our own outlook and with our social, aesthetic, and psychological categories. Originally published in French in two volumes, this new single-volume edition includes revised essays from Volume I as well as the first English translation of Volume II. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: Henry David Thoreau - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Henry David Thoreau "On its own, a compelling work, one that conjures the New England woods, burning in all its fall glory. A gorgeous new volume furthers Thoreau’s work by pairing it with vibrant watercolor paintings of autumnal landscapes by Lincoln Perry as well as an insightful essay by biographer Robert D. Richardson" ― Chicago Tribune’s Printer’s Row Journal Originally delivered as a lecture shortly before the writer’s own death, Henry David Thoreau’s classic “Autumnal Tints” is an ode to autumn not as the season of death and decay, but of ripeness, fullness, and maturity. It is perhaps the best piece ever written on the subject of the fall color of the changing leaves. Thoreau hoped one day to turn it into an illustrated book called “October, or Autumnal Tints.” Thoreau’s astute meditations are framed by a biographical essay by acclaimed scholar Robert D. Richardson that delves into the events and relationships influencing Thoreau’s philosophy. Sensuous watercolors by Lincoln Perry bring to life the fall colors described so ecstatically by Thoreau, allowing longtime Thoreau fans and leaf-peepers alike to feel as though they are walking among the falling leaves alongside one of our best observers of the natural world. "On its own, a compelling work, one that conjures the New England woods, burning in all its fall glory. A gorgeous new volume furthers Thoreau’s work by pairing it with vibrant watercolor paintings of autumnal landscapes by Lincoln Perry as well as an insightful essay by biographer Robert D. Richardson" ― Chicago Tribune’s Printer’s Row Journal Originally delivered as a lecture shortly before the writer’s own death, Henry David Thoreau’s classic “Autumnal Tints” is an ode to autumn not as the season of death and decay, but of ripeness, fullness, and maturity. It is perhaps the best piece ever written on the subject of the fall color of the changing leaves. Thoreau hoped one day to turn it into an illustrated book called “October, or Autumnal Tints. ” Thoreau’s astute meditations are framed by a biographical essay by acclaimed scholar Robert D. Richardson that delves into the events and relationships influencing Thoreau’s philosophy. Sensuous watercolors by Lincoln Perry bring to life the fall colors described so ecstatically by Thoreau, allowing longtime Thoreau fans and leaf-peepers alike to feel as though they are walking among the falling leaves alongside one of our best observers of the natural world. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: espionage, spies, surveillance - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniele-Hadi Irandoost Introducing "Rahab's House of Spies: Covert Action, Military Intelligence, and Espionage Oversight.” In his second book on espionage, Daniele-Hadi Irandoost adopts a more historical approach to explore the hidden processes that led us to our current spycraft operations. As such, he outlines a series of case studies in the history of intelligence to observe present-day uses and abuses inside the field, including the virtual unaccountability of MI6, the CIA, and the Mossad, which continues to capture headlines in news media worldwide. Rahab's House of Spies is a comprehensive academic examination of the intricate world of intelligence, clandestine operations, and the role of covert action in shaping international relations. This meticulously researched volume delves into the critical moments of intelligence history, such as guerrilla warfare in the American War of Independence, the Zimmermann Telegram, the U.S. entry into World War I, and signals intelligence (SIGINT). Rahab's House of Spies further uncovers the actions of British intelligence and provides a fresh perspective on the evolving relationship between intelligence agencies and parliamentary oversight. Rahab's House of Spies provides a critical and thought-provoking exploration of the hidden forces that have shaped global history. Whether you're interested in covert operations, the ethics of intelligence, or the evolution of foreign policy, this book offers a compelling, in-depth analysis of these covert yet critical aspects of warfare and diplomacy. All in all, this well-researched volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural mechanisms whereby Western societies function behind the scenes. The name Rahab's House of Spies was inspired by the biblical figure Rahab, a Canaanite woman who sheltered two Israelite spies sent by Joshua. Rahab’s house represents a place where spies gather, exchange information, or hide from danger. The author, Daniele-Hadi Irandoost, brings a wealth of academic expertise to his exploration of espionage. Currently pursuing his PhD in the sociology of surveillance at the University of Glasgow, his research is informed by a deep understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of intelligence operations. Introducing "Rahab's House of Spies: Covert Action, Military Intelligence, and Espionage Oversight. ” In his second book on espionage, Daniele-Hadi Irandoost adopts a more historical approach to explore the hidden processes that led us to our current spycraft operations. As such, he outlines a series of case studies in the history of intelligence to observe present-day uses and abuses inside the field, including the virtual unaccountability of MI6, the CIA, and the Mossad, which continues to capture headlines in news media worldwide. Rahab's House of Spies is a comprehensive academic examination of the intricate world of intelligence, clandestine operations, and the role of covert action in shaping international relations. This meticulously researched volume delves into the critical moments of intelligence history, such as guerrilla warfare in the American War of Independence, the Zimmermann Telegram, the U. S. entry into World War I, and signals intelligence (SIGINT). Rahab's House of Spies further uncovers the actions of British intelligence and provides a fresh perspective on the evolving relationship between intelligence agencies and parliamentary oversight. Rahab's House of Spies provides a critical and thought-provoking exploration of the hidden forces that have shaped global history. Whether you're interested in covert operations, the ethics of intelligence, or the evolution of foreign policy, this book offers a compelling, in-depth analysis of these covert yet critical aspects of warfare and diplomacy. All in all, this well-researched volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural mechanisms whereby Western societies function behind the scenes. The name Rahab's... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: culture, film, history - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Robert Bartlett From Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal to Monty Python, an investigation into how eight key films have shaped our understanding of the medieval world. "With The Middle Ages and the Movies: Eight Key Films, Bartlett provides an engaging study of some quite disparate movies, which often share little in common apart from a medieval setting. This intentionally heterogeneous group of films comes from several countries and was released over the course of more than seven decades. After a preface stressing the great extent to which the movies’ cultural origins and the film medium itself shape these movies, the book proceeds in reverse chronological order from the 1990s to the silent era." ― Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television "Bartlett’s keen interpretive eye, not to mention his command of twentieth-century history, enables him to draw out the unspoken themes, often broadly political, to which an anxious director hoped an audience—or politician—might be alert. . . . Bartlett’s twin capacity both to judge, with sovereign authority, the historical authenticity of a film and to explicate the tacit meaning of a script sets his study apart from the considerable scholarship on film set in the Middle Ages, which Bartlett also commands. It is a testament to this volume to say that medievalists will learn much not only about the cultural representation of the medieval period but about the Middle Ages as well." -- Kevin Madigan, Harvard University ― Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies In The Middle Ages and the Movies, eminent historian Robert Bartlett takes a fresh, cogent look at how our view of medieval history has been shaped by eight significant films of the twentieth century. The book ranges from the concoction of sex and nationalism in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart, to Fritz Lang’s silent epic Siegfried, the art-house classic The Seventh Seal, and the epic historical drama El Cid. Bartlett examines the historical accuracy of these films, as well as other salient aspects—how was Umberto Eco’s Name of the Rose translated from page to screen? Why is Monty Python and the Holy Grail funny? And how was Eisenstein’s Alexander Nevsky shaped by the Stalinist tyranny under which it was filmed? Robert Bartlett is the Bishop Wardlaw Professor of Mediaeval History Emeritus at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. His many books include the Wolfson Prize–winning The Making of Europe: Conquest, Colonization and Cultural Change 950–1350. He has also written and presented three television series for the BBC: Inside the Medieval Mind, The Normans, and The Plantagenets. From Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal to Monty Python, an investigation into how eight key films have shaped our understanding of the medieval world. "With The Middle Ages and the Movies: Eight Key Films, Bartlett provides an engaging study of some quite disparate movies, which often share little in common apart from a medieval setting. This intentionally heterogeneous group of films comes from several countries and was released over the course of more than seven decades. After a preface stressing the great extent to which the movies’ cultural origins and the film medium itself shape these movies, the book proceeds in reverse chronological order from the 1990s to the silent era. " ― Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television "Bartlett’s keen interpretive eye, not to mention his command of twentieth-century history, enables him to draw out the unspoken themes, often broadly political, to which an anxious director hoped an audience—or politician—might be alert... . Bartlett’s twin capacity both to judge, with sovereign authority, the historical authenticity of a film and to explicate the tacit meaning of a script sets his study apart from the considerable scholarship on film set in the Middle Ages, which Bartlett also commands. It is a testament to this volume to say that medievalists will learn much not only about the cultural representation of the medieval period but about the Middle Ages as well. " -- Kevin Madigan, Harvard University ― Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies In The Middle Ages and the Movies, eminent... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: astronomy, culture, earth, history, moon, mythology, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Writer: Edgar Williams “An enlightening and interesting account of the Moon and its continuing and expanding influence on mankind.” ― Sky at Night Magazine Long before a rocket hit the Man in the Moon in the eye in Georges Méliès’s early film Le Voyage dans la Lune, the earth’s lone satellite had entranced humans. We have worshipped it as a deity, believed it to cause madness, used it as a means of organizing time, and we now know that it manipulates the tides―our understanding of the moon continues to evolve. Following the moon from its origins to its rich cultural resonance in literature, art, religion, and politics, Moon provides a comprehensive account of the significance of our lunar companion. Edgar Williams explores the interdependence of the Earth and the moon, not only the possibility that life on Earth would not be viable without the moon, but also the way it has embedded itself in culture. In addition to delving into roles the moon has played in literature from science fiction and comics to poetry, he examines how Elizabeth I was worshipped as the moon goddess Diana, the moon’s place in folklore and astrology, and humanity’s long-standing dream of inhabiting its surface. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, this book is the kind of succinct, witty, and informative look at everything lunar that only comes around once in a blue moon. “An enlightening and interesting account of the Moon and its continuing and expanding influence on mankind. ” ― Sky at Night Magazine Long before a rocket hit the Man in the Moon in the eye in Georges Méliès’s early film Le Voyage dans la Lune, the earth’s lone satellite had entranced humans. We have worshipped it as a deity, believed it to cause madness, used it as a means of organizing time, and we now know that it manipulates the tides―our understanding of the moon continues to evolve. Following the moon from its origins to its rich cultural resonance in literature, art, religion, and politics, Moon provides a comprehensive account of the significance of our lunar companion. Edgar Williams explores the interdependence of the Earth and the moon, not only the possibility that life on Earth would not be viable without the moon, but also the way it has embedded itself in culture. In addition to delving into roles the moon has played in literature from science fiction and comics to poetry, he examines how Elizabeth I was worshipped as the moon goddess Diana, the moon’s place in folklore and astrology, and humanity’s long-standing dream of inhabiting its surface. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, this book is the kind of succinct, witty, and informative look at everything lunar that only comes around once in a blue moon. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: astronomy, big bang, cosmology, Science, space - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Dan Hooper A new look at the first few seconds after the Big Bang―and how research into these moments continues to revolutionize our understanding of our universe "This book convincingly guides readers through some of the hottest topics in modern physics and astronomy: Big Bang theory, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational waves. Bringing a fresh perspective, Hooper effectively captures the feelings of the community of scientists working to solve the greatest mysteries and demonstrates that a scientific revolution might be around the corner." - Gianfranco Bertone, author of Behind the Scenes of the Universe: From the Higgs to Dark Matter "What a journey, from the very birth of the universe to its ultimate future. In accessible fashion, Hooper's book does a great job explaining the fundamental laws of physics and showing how they play out in cosmic evolution." - Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime Scientists in recent decades have made crucial discoveries about how our cosmos evolved over the past 13.8 billion years. But we still know little about what happened in the first seconds after the Big Bang. At the Edge of Time focuses on what we have learned and are striving to understand about this mysterious period at the beginning of cosmic history. Delving into the remarkable science of cosmology, Dan Hooper describes many of the extraordinary questions that scientists are asking about the origin and nature of our world. Hooper examines how the Large Hadron Collider and other experiments re-create the conditions of the Big Bang, how we may finally discover the way dark matter was formed during our universe’s first moments, and how, with new telescopes, we are lifting the veil on the era of cosmic inflation. At the Edge of Time presents an accessible investigation of our universe and its birth. A new look at the first few seconds after the Big Bang―and how research into these moments continues to revolutionize our understanding of our universe "This book convincingly guides readers through some of the hottest topics in modern physics and astronomy: Big Bang theory, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational waves. Bringing a fresh perspective, Hooper effectively captures the feelings of the community of scientists working to solve the greatest mysteries and demonstrates that a scientific revolution might be around the corner. " - Gianfranco Bertone, author of Behind the Scenes of the Universe: From the Higgs to Dark Matter "What a journey, from the very birth of the universe to its ultimate future. In accessible fashion, Hooper's book does a great job explaining the fundamental laws of physics and showing how they play out in cosmic evolution. " - Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime Scientists in recent decades have made crucial discoveries about how our cosmos evolved over the past 13. 8 billion years. But we still know little about what happened in the first seconds after the Big Bang. At the Edge of Time focuses on what we have learned and are striving to understand about this mysterious period at the beginning of cosmic history. Delving into the remarkable science of cosmology, Dan Hooper describes many of the extraordinary questions that scientists are asking about the origin and nature of our world. Hooper examines how the Large Hadron Collider... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Esoteric, mesoamerica, Spiritual, toltecs - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Frank Díaz A compilation of the teachings of Quetzalcoatl, avatar of the Toltecs, reconstructed from original source texts and the legends told at his birthplace in Amatlan, Morelos, Mexico. The first complete historical account of the life and teachings of Quetzalcoatl, the most important figure in Mesoamerican spirituality. Includes 86 chronological teaching stories accompanied by 27 codex illustrations. Quetzalcoatl Ce Acatl (born in A.D. 947)--whose stature has been compared to that of Christ, Buddha, and Krishna--was the key figure in the development of the spiritual culture of the Toltecs. In The Gospel of the Toltecs the author has gathered Nahua and Maya codexes, Spanish chronicles of conquest, and native oral tradition to recount the life of Quetzalcoatl: his temptation and fall; his initiation with sacred mushrooms; his long journey in search of spiritual enlightenment; his triumphant return to the Toltec land; and his subsequent teaching, self-immolation, ascension, and promise of return. Quetzalcoatl's teachings make up the Toltecayotl, or Toltequity--the art of intentional doing--which provides an initiatic guide for the transformation of individuals and society, while his personal history is a guide for the development of Nahualli, the magical side of human awareness. For all those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the roots of Toltec spirituality or who wish to grow from the teachings of one of the world's great spiritual leaders, The Gospel of the Toltecs offers a unique and authentic access to the life and ministry of one of the most important figures in the ancient world. A compilation of the teachings of Quetzalcoatl, avatar of the Toltecs, reconstructed from original source texts and the legends told at his birthplace in Amatlan, Morelos, Mexico. The first complete historical account of the life and teachings of Quetzalcoatl, the most important figure in Mesoamerican spirituality. Includes 86 chronological teaching stories accompanied by 27 codex illustrations. Quetzalcoatl Ce Acatl (born in A. D. 947)--whose stature has been compared to that of Christ, Buddha, and Krishna--was the key figure in the development of the spiritual culture of the Toltecs. In The Gospel of the Toltecs the author has gathered Nahua and Maya codexes, Spanish chronicles of conquest, and native oral tradition to recount the life of Quetzalcoatl: his temptation and fall; his initiation with sacred mushrooms; his long journey in search of spiritual enlightenment; his triumphant return to the Toltec land; and his subsequent teaching, self-immolation, ascension, and promise of return. Quetzalcoatl's teachings make up the Toltecayotl, or Toltequity--the art of intentional doing--which provides an initiatic guide for the transformation of individuals and society, while his personal history is a guide for the development of Nahualli, the magical side of human awareness. For all those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the roots of Toltec spirituality or who wish to grow from the teachings of one of the world's great spiritual leaders, The Gospel of the Toltecs offers a unique and authentic access to the life and ministry of one of the most important figures in the ancient world. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, Esoteric, hermeticism, music, secret societies - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Ernesto Frers " . . . full-color photos literally peppered throughout for a pageant of display and visualization. Perfect not just for new age collections, but for art library holdings, as well." ― The Midwest Book Review, July 2008 "This book intends to bring together a selection of those great works that allow for a double or triple reading, forming a kind of secret museum that the reader can visit virtually, with the aid of the illustrations that accompany the text." ― Bruno Gazzo, editor, Pietre-stones Review of Freemasonry, Oct 2009 A look into secrets hidden in music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Ranges from paintings of Byzantine icons to Salvador Dali, music from Mozart to Satanic Rock, and mystery sites from the Pyramids to Andrea Palladio’s Villa Cornaro Includes more than 100 color and black-and-white images that reveal the mysteries contained in these artistic works In Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code, Ernesto Frers presents a virtual museum of artistic works that contain occult secrets. The scope of his research ranges from the paintings of Byzantine icons to Salvador Dali, from mystery sites such as the Pyramids to the architecture of Andrea Palladio’s Villa Cornaro. He also discusses the hermetic influence on music evidenced in the works of Mozart through to the modern era of rock and roll. Frers explains that all cultures encode in their architecture, art, and music the instructions and diagram of their esoteric ritual and faith. He shows how during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Church’s severe censure of anything antithetical to its dogma forced artists to conceal mystical references within the religious images or scenes they depicted. By examining works that have not received such scrutiny before, including those of Titian, di Cosimo, Botticelli, and Rembrandt, Frers brings to light the symbols and cryptic messages hidden in these masterworks. He presents his evidence using more than 100 color and black-and-white images to reveal the mysteries contained in these works of art. He also extends his investigation to the occult leanings of modern-day musicians such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zepplin. " ... full-color photos literally peppered throughout for a pageant of display and visualization. Perfect not just for new age collections, but for art library holdings, as well. " ― The Midwest Book Review, July 2008 "This book intends to bring together a selection of those great works that allow for a double or triple reading, forming a kind of secret museum that the reader can visit virtually, with the aid of the illustrations that accompany the text. " ― Bruno Gazzo, editor, Pietre-stones Review of Freemasonry, Oct 2009 A look into secrets hidden in music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Ranges from paintings of Byzantine icons to Salvador Dali, music from Mozart to Satanic Rock, and mystery sites from the Pyramids to Andrea Palladio’s Villa Cornaro Includes more than 100 color and black-and-white images that reveal the mysteries contained in these artistic works In Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code, Ernesto Frers presents a virtual museum of artistic works that contain occult secrets. The scope of his research ranges from the paintings of Byzantine icons to Salvador Dali, from mystery sites such as the Pyramids to the architecture of Andrea Palladio’s Villa Cornaro. He also discusses the hermetic influence on music evidenced in the works of Mozart through to the modern era of rock and roll. Frers explains that all cultures encode in their architecture, art, and music the instructions and diagram of their esoteric ritual and faith. He shows how during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Church’s severe... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: anthropology, culture, modern - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Margaret Mead The United States, on the eve of the Second World War, was still a society largely isolated from the world. Facing enemies with unfamiliar cultural traditions, the U.S. government turned to anthropologists for insight. The result was a research effort that continued long after the war, aimed, in the words of Margaret Mead, at analyzing the cultural regularities in the characters of individuals who are members of societies that are inaccessible to direct observation. In 1953, Margaret Mead and Rhoda Métraux produced The Study of Culture at a Distance, a compilation of research from this period. This remarkable work, long unavailable, presents a rich and complex methodology for the study of cultures through literature, film, informant interviews, focus groups, and projective techniques. The book also provides fascinating insights into such diverse cultures as China, Thailand, Italy, Syria, France, Germany, Russia, Romania, and Great Britain, and includes some highly original analyses such as that of the Soviet style of chess, a study of Jean Cocteau's classic film La Belle et la Bête, and the cultural interpretations of Rorschach tests administered to Chinese subjects. The United States, on the eve of the Second World War, was still a society largely isolated from the world. Facing enemies with unfamiliar cultural traditions, the U. S. government turned to anthropologists for insight. The result was a research effort that continued long after the war, aimed, in the words of Margaret Mead, at analyzing the cultural regularities in the characters of individuals who are members of societies that are inaccessible to direct observation. In 1953, Margaret Mead and Rhoda Métraux produced The Study of Culture at a Distance, a compilation of research from this period. This remarkable work, long unavailable, presents a rich and complex methodology for the study of cultures through literature, film, informant interviews, focus groups, and projective techniques. The book also provides fascinating insights into such diverse cultures as China, Thailand, Italy, Syria, France, Germany, Russia, Romania, and Great Britain, and includes some highly original analyses such as that of the Soviet style of chess, a study of Jean Cocteau's classic film La Belle et la Bête, and the cultural interpretations of Rorschach tests administered to Chinese subjects. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: health, Lifestyle, martial arts, spirituality, tai chi, Taoism - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Kim Davies, Simon Robins The holistic nature of Eastern systems – with an emphasis on integrating the mind, body, and spirit – has become a focal point for more and more people. Tai chi offers a route to inner peace and develops real health benefits. Scientific research has found that regular practice can reduce stress levels, improve physical balance, and help muscular flexibility. This book – suitable for the beginner or the experienced practitioner – tells you everything you need to know about establishing a Tai Chi practice at home. The holistic nature of Eastern systems – with an emphasis on integrating the mind, body, and spirit – has become a focal point for more and more people. Tai chi offers a route to inner peace and develops real health benefits. Scientific research has found that regular practice can reduce stress levels, improve physical balance, and help muscular flexibility. This book – suitable for the beginner or the experienced practitioner – tells you everything you need to know about establishing a Tai Chi practice at home. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Esoteric, Lifestyle, occult - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: The Light of Sex: Initiation, Magic, and Sacrament The first English translation of Maria de Naglowska’s essential treatise on the spiritually transformative power of sex, La lumière du sexe. Reveals mystic sexual practices for growth of the soul and enlightenment Explains the inner workings of the sex magic rituals of La confrérie de la Flèche d’Or , the notorious occult order of 1930s Paris Never before available in English, The Light of Sex expounds the tenets of the revolutionary religious system conceived by Maria de Naglowska--Russian mystic, occultist, esoteric high priestess, rumored lover of Julius Evola, and self-styled “Satanic Woman” of 1930s Paris. Centered on what she called the Third Term of the Trinity, in which the Holy Spirit of the classic Christian trinity is recognized as the divine feminine, her practices aim to bring about a reconciliation of the light and dark forces in nature through the union of the masculine and feminine. Revealing the spiritually transformative power of sex, she shows how--through mystic sexual practices and veneration of the feminine spirit--growth of the soul, regeneration of the world, and enlightenment of humankind can be achieved. This mystic treatise and guide to the sexually charged rituals that were a cause célèbre in 1930s Paris was required reading for those seeking to be initiated into Naglowska’s magical group La confrérie de la Flèche d’Or . It reveals Naglowska to be a powerful visionary, whose psychic powers were legendary, and an important figure in the continuing evolution of the Western Mystery tradition. The first English translation of Maria de Naglowska’s essential treatise on the spiritually transformative power of sex, La lumière du sexe. Reveals mystic sexual practices for growth of the soul and enlightenment Explains the inner workings of the sex magic rituals of La confrérie de la Flèche d’Or , the notorious occult order of 1930s Paris Never before available in English, The Light of Sex expounds the tenets of the revolutionary religious system conceived by Maria de Naglowska--Russian mystic, occultist, esoteric high priestess, rumored lover of Julius Evola, and self-styled “Satanic Woman” of 1930s Paris. Centered on what she called the Third Term of the Trinity, in which the Holy Spirit of the classic Christian trinity is recognized as the divine feminine, her practices aim to bring about a reconciliation of the light and dark forces in nature through the union of the masculine and feminine. Revealing the spiritually transformative power of sex, she shows how--through mystic sexual practices and veneration of the feminine spirit--growth of the soul, regeneration of the world, and enlightenment of humankind can be achieved. This mystic treatise and guide to the sexually charged rituals that were a cause célèbre in 1930s Paris was required reading for those seeking to be initiated into Naglowska’s magical group La confrérie de la Flèche d’Or . It reveals Naglowska to be a powerful visionary, whose psychic powers were legendary, and an important figure in the continuing evolution of the Western Mystery tradition. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: astronomy, civilization, earth, planet, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Neil deGrasse Tyson Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time―war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race―in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural views feel more polarized than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin chariots of enlightenment―a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science. After thinking deeply about how science sees the world and about Earth as a planet, the human brain has the capacity to reset and recalibrates life’s priorities, shaping the actions we might take in response. No outlook on culture, society, or civilization remains untouched. With crystalline prose, Starry Messenger walks us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently. From insights on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, an array of brilliant and beautiful truths that apply to us all, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Handsome, gregarious and passionate about his subject matter, Neil deGrasse Tyson... meditates on what a life studying the majesty of the stars and the planets can teach us about how to deal with all the messy social and political conflicts bedeviling us here on Earth... Engaging as ever... He is lucidly down-to-earth and charmingly enthusiastic. ” ―The Washington Post “Tyson has become the most influential science communicator in the country. ” ―Vox “Tyson takes a rational approach to the topics that divide us and the ideals we question. This book may make you rethink your place in the Universe... Strap in; it's quite the cosmic ride. ” ―Discover Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time―war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race―in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural views feel more polarized than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin chariots of enlightenment―a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science. After thinking deeply about how science sees the world and about Earth as a planet, the human brain has the capacity to reset and recalibrates life’s priorities, shaping the actions we might take in response. No outlook on culture, society, or civilization remains untouched. With crystalline prose, Starry Messenger walks us through the... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: ancient greek, classics, fable - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Christine Jackson-Holzberg, Niklas Holzberg We are all familiar with the moralizing animal tales ascribed to Aesop. Described as fiction that conveys truths, fables can be found in some of the earliest Greek literature and have been an important component of European literature ever since. The fable as a literary form is a subject to which scholars of various modern literatures have recently turned their attention, but ancient Greek and Latin texts of this kind have fared less well. In The Ancient Fable: An Introduction, Niklas Holzberg provides the first one-volume study of the fable's history in antiquity, using the methods of modern literary criticism to describe its development. Holzberg considers--not only in terms of literary history, but also in individual analyses--fables used by many Greek and Roman authors in varying contexts as exempla; the verse fable books of Phaedrus, Babrius, and Avianus; and finally one Greek and one Latin prose fable book, both dating from the time of the Roman Empire and both attributed to Aesop. Niklas Holzberg, Professor of Classics at the University of Munich, is a renowned authority on classical literature, having published extensively on ancient fiction, Roman elegy, and the Aesop tradition. We are all familiar with the moralizing animal tales ascribed to Aesop. Described as fiction that conveys truths, fables can be found in some of the earliest Greek literature and have been an important component of European literature ever since. The fable as a literary form is a subject to which scholars of various modern literatures have recently turned their attention, but ancient Greek and Latin texts of this kind have fared less well. In The Ancient Fable: An Introduction, Niklas Holzberg provides the first one-volume study of the fable's history in antiquity, using the methods of modern literary criticism to describe its development. Holzberg considers--not only in terms of literary history, but also in individual analyses--fables used by many Greek and Roman authors in varying contexts as exempla; the verse fable books of Phaedrus, Babrius, and Avianus; and finally one Greek and one Latin prose fable book, both dating from the time of the Roman Empire and both attributed to Aesop. Niklas Holzberg, Professor of Classics at the University of Munich, is a renowned authority on classical literature, having published extensively on ancient fiction, Roman elegy, and the Aesop tradition. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: hindu, hinduism, India, rama - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Robert P. Goldman, Sally J. Sutherland Goldman This collection by the Asian Art Museum is a selection of works depicting the ancient Rama Epic. The Rama Epic―recounting the struggle of Prince Rama to defeat a demonic king, rescue his abducted wife, and reestablish order in the world―has been a subject for visual and performing arts, literature, and religious thought in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia for many centuries. A huge number of artworks relating to the Rama legends have been made over the course of 1500 years in a dozen countries. The Rama Epic: Hero, Heroine, Ally, Foe illustrates some of the most important episodes involving the four primary characters: the hero, Rama; the heroine, Rama's wife Sita; the ally, Rama's faithful monkey lieutenant Hanuman; and the foe, the ten-headed demon king Ravana. This collection by the Asian Art Museum is a selection of works depicting the ancient Rama Epic. The Rama Epic―recounting the struggle of Prince Rama to defeat a demonic king, rescue his abducted wife, and reestablish order in the world―has been a subject for visual and performing arts, literature, and religious thought in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia for many centuries. A huge number of artworks relating to the Rama legends have been made over the course of 1500 years in a dozen countries. The Rama Epic: Hero, Heroine, Ally, Foe illustrates some of the most important episodes involving the four primary characters: the hero, Rama; the heroine, Rama's wife Sita; the ally, Rama's faithful monkey lieutenant Hanuman; and the foe, the ten-headed demon king Ravana. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: history, intelligence, learning disabilities - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Simon Jarrett Sensitive and sweeping, this is a history of the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England, to the nineteenth-century asylum, to care in today’s society. Those They Called Idiots traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England to the nineteenth-century asylum, to care in today’s society. Using evidence from civil and criminal courtrooms, joke books, slang dictionaries, novels, art, and caricature, it explores the explosive intermingling of ideas about intelligence and race, while bringing into sharp focus the lives of people often seen as the most marginalized in society. Sensitive and sweeping, this is a history of the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England, to the nineteenth-century asylum, to care in today’s society. Those They Called Idiots traces the little-known lives of people with learning disabilities from the communities of eighteenth-century England to the nineteenth-century asylum, to care in today’s society. Using evidence from civil and criminal courtrooms, joke books, slang dictionaries, novels, art, and caricature, it explores the explosive intermingling of ideas about intelligence and race, while bringing into sharp focus the lives of people often seen as the most marginalized in society. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, history, WWII - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Catherine Hickley In February 2012, in a Munich flat belonging to the elderly recluse, Cornelius Gurlitt, German customs authorities seized an astonishing hoard of more than 1,200 paintings, drawings and prints. When Hildebrand Gurlitt's trove became public in November 2013, it caused a worldwide media sensation. Catherine Hickley has delved into archives and conducted dozens of interviews to uncover the story behind the headlines. Her book illuminates a dark period of German history, untangling a web of deceit and silence that has prevented the heirs of Jewish collectors from recovering art stolen from their families more than seven decades ago by the Nazis. Hickley recounts the shady history of the Gurlitt hoard and brings its story right up to date, as 21st-century politicians and lawyers puzzle over the inadequacies of a legal framework that to this day falls short in securing justice for the heirs of those robbed by the Nazis. Hickley is the world's leading journalist in the field of Nazi-looted art and a former arts and culture reporter for Bloomberg News. In February 2012, in a Munich flat belonging to the elderly recluse, Cornelius Gurlitt, German customs authorities seized an astonishing hoard of more than 1,200 paintings, drawings and prints. When Hildebrand Gurlitt's trove became public in November 2013, it caused a worldwide media sensation. Catherine Hickley has delved into archives and conducted dozens of interviews to uncover the story behind the headlines. Her book illuminates a dark period of German history, untangling a web of deceit and silence that has prevented the heirs of Jewish collectors from recovering art stolen from their families more than seven decades ago by the Nazis. Hickley recounts the shady history of the Gurlitt hoard and brings its story right up to date, as 21st-century politicians and lawyers puzzle over the inadequacies of a legal framework that to this day falls short in securing justice for the heirs of those robbed by the Nazis. Hickley is the world's leading journalist in the field of Nazi-looted art and a former arts and culture reporter for Bloomberg News. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Egypt, history, Tutankhamun - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Christina Riggs 'Impeccably researched and beautifully written' - David Wengrow 'Utterly original' - Paul Strathern 'Searching, masterful and eloquent' - James Delbourgo When it was found in 1922, the 3,300-year old tomb of Tutankhamun sent shockwaves around the world, turning the boy-king into a household name overnight and kickstarting an international media obsession that endures to this day. From pop culture and politics to tourism and heritage, and from the Jazz Age to the climate crisis, it's impossible to imagine the twentieth century without the discovery of Tutankhamun - yet so much of the story remains untold. Here, for the first time, Christina Riggs weaves compelling historical analysis with tales of lives touched by an encounter with Tutankhamun, including her own. Treasured offers a bold new history of the young pharaoh who has as much to tell us about our world as his own. 'Impeccably researched and beautifully written' - David Wengrow 'Utterly original' - Paul Strathern 'Searching, masterful and eloquent' - James Delbourgo When it was found in 1922, the 3,300-year old tomb of Tutankhamun sent shockwaves around the world, turning the boy-king into a household name overnight and kickstarting an international media obsession that endures to this day. From pop culture and politics to tourism and heritage, and from the Jazz Age to the climate crisis, it's impossible to imagine the twentieth century without the discovery of Tutankhamun - yet so much of the story remains untold. Here, for the first time, Christina Riggs weaves compelling historical analysis with tales of lives touched by an encounter with Tutankhamun, including her own. Treasured offers a bold new history of the young pharaoh who has as much to tell us about our world as his own. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: grail, Holy Grail, King Arthur - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: JoséMiguel Ortega del Rio, Margarita Torres Sevilla Recently discovered parchments in the Egyptian University of Al-Azhar have finally made it possible to identify the location where the Holy Grail has been kept for the last 1,000 years. Their discovery led Margarita Torres Sevilla and José Miguel Ortega del Río on a three-year investigation as they traced the Grail’s journey across the globe and discovered its final resting place in the Basilica of San Isidoro in León, Spain. Translated by Rosie Marteau, this is the definitive guide to one of history’s most sought-after treasures, the origin and object of both Arthurian myth and Christian legend, offering meticulously researched information to support an extraordinary discovery. Kings of the Grail presents the new, definitive historical and scientific facts that have come to light, unravelling the mystery that has surrounded the Holy Grail and taking the reader on a compelling and thought-provoking journey back through time. Recently discovered parchments in the Egyptian University of Al-Azhar have finally made it possible to identify the location where the Holy Grail has been kept for the last 1,000 years. Their discovery led Margarita Torres Sevilla and José Miguel Ortega del Río on a three-year investigation as they traced the Grail’s journey across the globe and discovered its final resting place in the Basilica of San Isidoro in León, Spain. Translated by Rosie Marteau, this is the definitive guide to one of history’s most sought-after treasures, the origin and object of both Arthurian myth and Christian legend, offering meticulously researched information to support an extraordinary discovery. Kings of the Grail presents the new, definitive historical and scientific facts that have come to light, unravelling the mystery that has surrounded the Holy Grail and taking the reader on a compelling and thought-provoking journey back through time. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: Hobbit, lord of the rings, tolkien - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Ian Brodie Sumptuous hardback gift edition combining the best of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Location Guides, plus brand new photography unique to this book. In the epic film trilogies created by Peter Jackson, New Zealand has become Middle-earth. From the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills and Volcanic Plateau of the North Island, the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit was stunningly re-created on an epic scale. Photographer Ian Brodie has captured these locations in all their beauty and splendour. Featuring the most breathtaking photographs from his bestselling The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guidebook, plus all-new imagery and contributions by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Andy Serkis and Alan Lee, this is a magnificent record of a historic era in film-making, and a peerless collection of landscape and location photography by a master of his craft. Featuring contributions from Peter Jackson and other members of the films’ cast and crew, as well as fascinating background to the film-making process, this is the ultimate tribute to the land and its locations. Sumptuous hardback gift edition combining the best of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Location Guides, plus brand new photography unique to this book. In the epic film trilogies created by Peter Jackson, New Zealand has become Middle-earth. From the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills and Volcanic Plateau of the North Island, the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit was stunningly re-created on an epic scale. Photographer Ian Brodie has captured these locations in all their beauty and splendour. Featuring the most breathtaking photographs from his bestselling The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guidebook, plus all-new imagery and contributions by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Andy Serkis and Alan Lee, this is a magnificent record of a historic era in film-making, and a peerless collection of landscape and location photography by a master of his craft. Featuring contributions from Peter Jackson and other members of the films’ cast and crew, as well as fascinating background to the film-making process, this is the ultimate tribute to the land and its locations. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Art, mermaids, mythology, sirens - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Writer: Meri Lao An Exploration of Humanity’s Age-Old Fascination with Sirens Explains the Sirens’ half-human, half-animal bodies as a metaphor for the psychological challenge that their myth has always embodied. Fully illustrated in color with works by Rubens, Bosch, Munch, Magritte, and others. Their celestial voices drove mast-lashed Ulysses nearly out of his mind with libidinous promises as they beckoned him ever-closer to paradise--or a rocky death. With womanly torsos and animal lower halves, usually birds or fish, Sirens have long been symbols of the lure of desire--the feminine, as seducer--beckoning men to mystery beyond their ken, or to disaster. This book is both a celebration of Sirens and an examination of the psychology of dichotomy--the diametrically opposed drives and inherent conflicts underlying this female archetype. Since antiquity, Sirens and their mermaid sisters have maintained an ongoing affair of the heart with humanity’s greatest writers and artists. Sirens play important roles in the classical writings of Homer and Euripides, as well as in the modern works of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, W. B. Yeats, and many others. Matching these writings with vibrant work from such artists as Peter Paul Rubens, Hieronymous Bosch, Edvard Munch, and René Magritte, Meri Lao has created a feast for the eye. Exploring our 3,000-year-old relationship with Sirens, Lao reveals the secret of the power in their song: it is the sound of the subversive, luring us from the orderly conscious world down to the depth of the world of dreams, and the harder we try to ignore that singing, the more we desperately want to hear it. An Exploration of Humanity’s Age-Old Fascination with Sirens Explains the Sirens’ half-human, half-animal bodies as a metaphor for the psychological challenge that their myth has always embodied. Fully illustrated in color with works by Rubens, Bosch, Munch, Magritte, and others. Their celestial voices drove mast-lashed Ulysses nearly out of his mind with libidinous promises as they beckoned him ever-closer to paradise--or a rocky death. With womanly torsos and animal lower halves, usually birds or fish, Sirens have long been symbols of the lure of desire--the feminine, as seducer--beckoning men to mystery beyond their ken, or to disaster. This book is both a celebration of Sirens and an examination of the psychology of dichotomy--the diametrically opposed drives and inherent conflicts underlying this female archetype. Since antiquity, Sirens and their mermaid sisters have maintained an ongoing affair of the heart with humanity’s greatest writers and artists. Sirens play important roles in the classical writings of Homer and Euripides, as well as in the modern works of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, W. B. Yeats, and many others. Matching these writings with vibrant work from such artists as Peter Paul Rubens, Hieronymous Bosch, Edvard Munch, and René Magritte, Meri Lao has created a feast for the eye. Exploring our 3,000-year-old relationship with Sirens, Lao reveals the secret of the power in their song: it is the sound of the subversive, luring us from the orderly conscious world down to the depth of the world of dreams, and the harder we try to ignore that... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Arts & Crafts, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, drawing, faeries, painting - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Art Display Panels - Product Writer: Niroot Puttapipat Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and color, for ages 9 to 90. In Faeries, young artist Niroot Puttapipat has created a beautiful woodland scene of elves, sprites, faeries and other mythical creatures. After coloring this in, consumers are invited to take the next creative step and copy Niroot's work, using a gridded drawing activity on the back of the concertina. Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and color, for ages 9 to 90. In Faeries, young artist Niroot Puttapipat has created a beautiful woodland scene of elves, sprites, faeries and other mythical creatures. After coloring this in, consumers are invited to take the next creative step and copy Niroot's work, using a gridded drawing activity on the back of the concertina. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Artwork, Dragons, Fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Art Display Panels - Product Writer: John Howe Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Dragons features the unique art of John Howe , famous artist and creator of fantastical worlds and beasts and concept artist on the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Through John's work, artists are transported to a magical world of dragons. On the flip side of the panel, this world-famous master offers his expertise and advice about basic drawing skills and the tools and materials needed to draw dragons. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Dragons invites artists to discover hidden mythical creatures and legendary beasts as they color their way through this labyrinthine world of charm and fantasy. Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Dragons features the unique art of John Howe , famous artist and creator of fantastical worlds and beasts and concept artist on the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Through John's work, artists are transported to a magical world of dragons. On the flip side of the panel, this world-famous master offers his expertise and advice about basic drawing skills and the tools and materials needed to draw dragons. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Dragons invites artists to discover hidden mythical creatures and legendary beasts as they color their way through this labyrinthine world of charm and fantasy. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Garden, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: floral, Flowers, Gardening, Lifestyle, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Anthony Ward Meditations on Conscious Flower Arranging to Inspire Peace, Beauty, and the Everyday Sacred Being with Flowers provides you with several guided meditations and step-by-step floral arrangements to help you explore your relationship with flowers, and nature as a whole. Floral arrangements are so much more than a decoration. They provide a way to connect to nature and the world around us. Master floral sculptor, Anthony Ward, shows you how to work with flowers to bring more peace into your life. Including creative exercises, guided meditations, and step-by-step flower arrangements, Being with Flowers will show you how to appreciate the natural art of each flower to create the perfect arrangement. Meditations on Conscious Flower Arranging to Inspire Peace, Beauty, and the Everyday Sacred Being with Flowers provides you with several guided meditations and step-by-step floral arrangements to help you explore your relationship with flowers, and nature as a whole. Floral arrangements are so much more than a decoration. They provide a way to connect to nature and the world around us. Master floral sculptor, Anthony Ward, shows you how to work with flowers to bring more peace into your life. Including creative exercises, guided meditations, and step-by-step flower arrangements, Being with Flowers will show you how to appreciate the natural art of each flower to create the perfect arrangement. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, calligraphy, craft - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Veiko Kespersaks This book is a carefully structured beginner's course. Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused, technique-based tutorials. Includes alphabet analyses, layouts, spacing, color, and more. Also includes a series of practical calligraphic craft projects taught by some of today's best calligraphers. This book is a carefully structured beginner's course. Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter, and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused, technique-based tutorials. Includes alphabet analyses, layouts, spacing, color, and more. Also includes a series of practical calligraphic craft projects taught by some of today's best calligraphers. Try your hand at designing a bookmark, manuscript book, family tree, or wedding invitation. This book is a carefully structured beginner's course. Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused, technique-based tutorials. Includes alphabet analyses, layouts, spacing, color, and more. Also includes a series of practical calligraphic craft projects taught by some of today's best calligraphers. This book is a carefully structured beginner's course. Learn the basic principles behind a range of alphabets, letter-by-letter, and stroke-by-stroke, in a series of focused, technique-based tutorials. Includes alphabet analyses, layouts, spacing, color, and more. Also includes a series of practical calligraphic craft projects taught by some of today's best calligraphers. Try your hand at designing a bookmark, manuscript book, family tree, or wedding invitation. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, craft, drawing - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Mariko Higaki Are you familiar with observational sketching? Put simply, it means observing things in your life and sketching them. I first learned about observational sketching on Twitter in the spring of 2018. You can find lots of beautiful sketches by searching the hashtag #ObservationalSketching (# 観察スケッチ in Japanese). I've always liked observing things and I enjoy sketching; it's something I use to communicate in my work. But when I clicked on that hashtag, I realized that sketching also lets you share things you enjoy with others. I made this book to inspire you with the joys of observational sketching. It features examples of sketches and tips for observing different kinds of materials. I also explain how to practice and improve so you can enjoy sketching even if you aren't confident in your skills. The products in our daily lives were made by designers, engineers, marketers, and many others. If we pretend to be Sherlock Holmes and observe these objects diligently, we start to understand the thoughts and intentions that went into them, and we can imagine the various steps involved in their creation. We start to notice special things about them for the first time. I hope this book will help you communicate the joys you find in your everyday surroundings. Are you familiar with observational sketching? Put simply, it means observing things in your life and sketching them. I first learned about observational sketching on Twitter in the spring of 2018. You can find lots of beautiful sketches by searching the hashtag #ObservationalSketching (# 観察スケッチ in Japanese). I've always liked observing things and I enjoy sketching; it's something I use to communicate in my work. But when I clicked on that hashtag, I realized that sketching also lets you share things you enjoy with others. I made this book to inspire you with the joys of observational sketching. It features examples of sketches and tips for observing different kinds of materials. I also explain how to practice and improve so you can enjoy sketching even if you aren't confident in your skills. The products in our daily lives were made by designers, engineers, marketers, and many others. If we pretend to be Sherlock Holmes and observe these objects diligently, we start to understand the thoughts and intentions that went into them, and we can imagine the various steps involved in their creation. We start to notice special things about them for the first time. I hope this book will help you communicate the joys you find in your everyday surroundings. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: aboriginal, australia, music - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Allan Marett Aboriginal musicians receive songs both from an eternal realm known as The Dreaming and from the ghosts of deceased ancestors. Songs, Dreamings, and Ghosts is the first book-length study of wangga, a musical and ceremonial genre of Aboriginal people of the Daly Region of Northern Australia. This work is a labor of love, the culmination of nearly 20 years of field work and research by renowned ethnomusicologist Allan Marett, and represents the only comprehensive documentation of a single major genre of Aboriginal music. With first-hand, in-depth knowledge of Northwest Australia's Aboriginal cultures, Marett provides the reader with a penetrating description and analysis of this compelling musical practice. This book makes a significant contribution to knowledge of Aboriginal studies, and provides a rare glimpse into relatively unknown traditions and cultures. It includes illustrations, and musical examples. Aboriginal musicians receive songs both from an eternal realm known as The Dreaming and from the ghosts of deceased ancestors. Songs, Dreamings, and Ghosts is the first book-length study of wangga, a musical and ceremonial genre of Aboriginal people of the Daly Region of Northern Australia. This work is a labor of love, the culmination of nearly 20 years of field work and research by renowned ethnomusicologist Allan Marett, and represents the only comprehensive documentation of a single major genre of Aboriginal music. With first-hand, in-depth knowledge of Northwest Australia's Aboriginal cultures, Marett provides the reader with a penetrating description and analysis of this compelling musical practice. This book makes a significant contribution to knowledge of Aboriginal studies, and provides a rare glimpse into relatively unknown traditions and cultures. It includes illustrations and musical examples. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Garden, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Flowers, Gardening, houseplants - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Lisa Eldred Steinkopf *Winner of the GardenComm 2023 Laurel Media Awards Silver Award in the Book Publisher/Producer General Readership Category* In Bloom, The Houseplant Guru Lisa Eldred Steinkopf unleashes all the secrets on how to grow dozens of indoor plants that produce colorful, intricate, and sometimes fragrant blooms. If you’ve ever struggled to get an orchid or African violet to rebloom, or if you’ve hesitated to add plants like hoya, anthurium, Madagascar jasmine, or clivia to your windowsill for fear you may never see their gorgeous flowers, Lisa reveals the insider strategies you need to encourage these plants to strut their stuff. In her signature warm and beginner-friendly tone, she introduces simple techniques you can use to encourage bloom alongside all the ins and outs of caring for these beautiful plants. Lush, full-color photography accompanies each in-depth plant profile. Upping your houseplant game doesn’t have to involve spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the next trendy leafy-green foliage plant. If you want to expand both your growing skills and the number of specimens in your houseplant family, dive into the world of flowering houseplants instead. New cultivars of old favorites are taking the houseplant world by storm, and other, more unusual, species are now making their way into the limelight, thanks to the interest of millions of new houseplant parents around the world. Inside the pages of Bloom, you’ll meet: The best flowering houseplants to cascade from window ledges, hanging pots, and plant shelves A collection of small blooming houseplants perfect for tabletops, desks, and windowsills Houseplants with colorful blooms for the living room, dining room, and bedroom Fill your home with foliage and flowers, and enjoy all the color and calm they’ll add to your living space. *Winner of the GardenComm 2023 Laurel Media Awards Silver Award in the Book Publisher/Producer General Readership Category* In Bloom, The Houseplant Guru Lisa Eldred Steinkopf unleashes all the secrets on how to grow dozens of indoor plants that produce colorful, intricate, and sometimes fragrant blooms. If you’ve ever struggled to get an orchid or African violet to rebloom, or if you’ve hesitated to add plants like hoya, anthurium, Madagascar jasmine, or clivia to your windowsill for fear you may never see their gorgeous flowers, Lisa reveals the insider strategies you need to encourage these plants to strut their stuff. In her signature warm and beginner-friendly tone, she introduces simple techniques you can use to encourage bloom alongside all the ins and outs of caring for these beautiful plants. Lush, full-color photography accompanies each in-depth plant profile. Upping your houseplant game doesn’t have to involve spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the next trendy leafy-green foliage plant. If you want to expand both your growing skills and the number of specimens in your houseplant family, dive into the world of flowering houseplants instead. New cultivars of old favorites are taking the houseplant world by storm, and other, more unusual, species are now making their way into the limelight, thanks to the interest of millions of new houseplant parents around the world. Inside the pages of Bloom, you’ll meet: The best flowering houseplants to cascade from window ledges, hanging pots, and plant shelves A collection of small blooming houseplants perfect... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, craft, drawing - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Elizabeth T. Gilbert *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials covers all drawing media, from graphite and colored pencils to crayons and pastels, as well as their uses and interactions with traditional drawing surfaces. Learn how to work with specific drawing tools, and then use them to create your own artwork. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials first discusses how to create a drawing workspace—in particular, ensuring proper lighting and storage. This guide then details all of the most popular drawing media: the differences between and advantages of each, their purposes, and the effects that each tool can create. The book covers every drawing tool, including all pencil grades, flat sketching pencils, charcoal and vine charcoal, white charcoal, conte crayons, conte pencils, colored pencils, and pastel. Surfaces and supports are discussed as well to provide a thorough introduction to everything you need to learn to draw. Step-by-step drawing projects round out the book. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials provides tips, techniques, clear instructions, beautiful artwork, and detailed demonstrations for a comprehensive look at drawing. This book will make an expert out of anyone who wants to learn this classic technique. The Artist Toolbox series includes useful, practical reference guides designed for beginning artists and art hobbyists interested in fully understanding the focus and function of essential art tools of the trade. *Named One of the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by BookAuthority* Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials covers all drawing media, from graphite and colored pencils to crayons and pastels, as well as their uses and interactions with traditional drawing surfaces. Learn how to work with specific drawing tools, and then use them to create your own artwork. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials first discusses how to create a drawing workspace—in particular, ensuring proper lighting and storage. This guide then details all of the most popular drawing media: the differences between and advantages of each, their purposes, and the effects that each tool can create. The book covers every drawing tool, including all pencil grades, flat sketching pencils, charcoal and vine charcoal, white charcoal, conte crayons, conte pencils, colored pencils, and pastel. Surfaces and supports are discussed as well to provide a thorough introduction to everything you need to learn to draw. Step-by-step drawing projects round out the book. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials provides tips, techniques, clear instructions, beautiful artwork, and detailed demonstrations for a comprehensive look at drawing. This book will make an expert out of anyone who wants to learn this classic technique. The Artist Toolbox series includes useful, practical reference guides designed for beginning artists and art hobbyists interested in fully understanding the focus and function of essential art tools of the trade. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Garden, Non-Fiction - Product tags: crops, Garden, Gardening, herbs, vegetables - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Julia Watkins Gardening for Everyone is a sustainable guide to growing vegetables in five simple steps: planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting. With the same wisdom and stunning aesthetic as Simply Living Well, Julia's beautiful new book is a guide to creating and growing a garden simply and sustainably with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects. Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants. The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden - planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting - followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till 'lasagna' gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops. Gardening for Everyone is a sustainable guide to growing vegetables in five simple steps: planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting. With the same wisdom and stunning aesthetic as Simply Living Well, Julia's beautiful new book is a guide to creating and growing a garden simply and sustainably with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects. Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill! ) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants. The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden - planning, building, planting, tending and harvesting - followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till 'lasagna' gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, clay, craft, Japan, kawaii, Resin - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alex Lee Kawaii your way—with resin and polymer clay! In Kawaii Resin and Clay Workshop, author and crafter Alex Lee of PolymomoTea YouTube and Instagram fame shares his amazing techniques, tips, and tricks for creating awwww-inspiring, heart-stoppingly cute tiny and little projects to wear and give. Learn about the essential tools and techniques for working with these easy-to-use mediums, from shaping to adding color, and from casting to curing. Discover 25 jaw-droppingly adorable projects that combine polymer clay and resin in fun and unique ways. Find expert guidance on how to create and adapt designs for making jewelry and multiples. DIY your maximum daily dose of super-cuteness with Kawaii Resin and Clay Workshop! Kawaii your way—with resin and polymer clay! In Kawaii Resin and Clay Workshop, author and crafter Alex Lee of PolymomoTea YouTube and Instagram fame shares his amazing techniques, tips, and tricks for creating awwww-inspiring, heart-stoppingly cute tiny and little projects to wear and give. Learn about the essential tools and techniques for working with these easy-to-use mediums, from shaping to adding color, and from casting to curing. Discover 25 jaw-droppingly adorable projects that combine polymer clay and resin in fun and unique ways. Find expert guidance on how to create and adapt designs for making jewelry and multiples. DIY your maximum daily dose of super-cuteness with Kawaii Resin and Clay Workshop! - Product type: simple - Product categories: Biography, Books, History, Non-Fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Gill Knappett A sumptuous celebration of the life of His Majesty King Charles III, published to coincide with the festivities, traditions, and pageantry of his coronation in May 2023. On September 8, 2022, His Majesty King Charles III, formerly the Prince of Wales, ascended to the throne. As Britain, the Commonwealth, and people across the world eagerly await the coronation of the new monarch, this fascinating account tells the story of the boy born to be King. Follow his journey, from schoolboy and eligible young bachelor to his time in the armed forces, and from the birth of his sons, William and Harry, to his more recent role as grandfather. This captivating chronicle describes his accession to the throne—lived out in the public eye following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II—and recounts his interest in sport, his royal homes, and his life with his wife Camilla, who will be crowned alongside him as Queen Consort. Alongside his dedication to his work as a senior member of the Royal Family, the book explores not only his official and ceremonial duties, both in the United Kingdom and overseas, but also the patronages and passions that he has long held so dear. Giving a taste of the tradition and pageantry to be expected from the spectacular coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, this guide reflects on his previous role as Prince of Wales and looks towards the future in his role as King, giving an insight into the man behind the throne. A sumptuous celebration of the life of His Majesty King Charles III, published to coincide with the festivities, traditions, and pageantry of his coronation in May 2023. On September 8, 2022, His Majesty King Charles III, formerly the Prince of Wales, ascended to the throne. As Britain, the Commonwealth, and people across the world eagerly await the coronation of the new monarch, this fascinating account tells the story of the boy born to be King. Follow his journey, from schoolboy and eligible young bachelor to his time in the armed forces, and from the birth of his sons, William and Harry, to his more recent role as grandfather. This captivating chronicle describes his accession to the throne—lived out in the public eye following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II—and recounts his interest in sport, his royal homes, and his life with his wife Camilla, who will be crowned alongside him as Queen Consort. Alongside his dedication to his work as a senior member of the Royal Family, the book explores not only his official and ceremonial duties, both in the United Kingdom and overseas, but also the patronages and passions that he has long held so dear. Giving a taste of the tradition and pageantry to be expected from the spectacular coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, this guide reflects on his previous role as Prince of Wales and looks towards the future in his role as King, giving an insight into the man behind the throne. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science, Spiritual - Product tags: freud, psychology, yoga - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Anne-Marie Hodges, Hellfried Krusche, T. K. V. Desikachar Lessons from a great yoga master and an eminent psychoanalyst that explore what psychotherapy and yoga philosophy have in common. Yoga philosophy and Freud's revolutionary approach to psychology could not have been developed in more different times, places, or cultural conditions. And yet these two profound and dynamic systems of understanding human behavior, emotions, perception, and what's essential in our existence have an astonishing amount to share. What we learn by comparing their similarities as well as their differences can enhance how we comprehend our lives and our potential for change. In Freud and Yoga, the great yoga master T.K.V. Desikachar and the eminent psychoanalyst Hellfried Krusche examine forty classic sayings, or sutras, from the vantage point of their respective disciplines. Through clear, candid conversations that draw on long experience and are illustrated by case studies from the clinic and the shala, these two experts explain the concepts, terms, forces, and processes in their traditions. Therapists and patients, yoga adepts and professionals, and readers interested in psychology and spirituality will find this unique investigation fascinating, enriching, and useful. In a time when Western and Eastern modalities have ever more to offer each other, Freud and Yoga is a watershed work―one that draws us closer to understanding our own nature and the deep workings of the human psyche. Lessons from a great yoga master and an eminent psychoanalyst that explore what psychotherapy and yoga philosophy have in common. Yoga philosophy and Freud's revolutionary approach to psychology could not have been developed in more different times, places, or cultural conditions. And yet these two profound and dynamic systems of understanding human behavior, emotions, perception, and what's essential in our existence have an astonishing amount to share. What we learn by comparing their similarities as well as their differences can enhance how we comprehend our lives and our potential for change. In Freud and Yoga, the great yoga master T. K. V. Desikachar and the eminent psychoanalyst Hellfried Krusche examine forty classic sayings, or sutras, from the vantage point of their respective disciplines. Through clear, candid conversations that draw on long experience and are illustrated by case studies from the clinic and the shala, these two experts explain the concepts, terms, forces, and processes in their traditions. Therapists and patients, yoga adepts and professionals, and readers interested in psychology and spirituality will find this unique investigation fascinating, enriching, and useful. In a time when Western and Eastern modalities have ever more to offer each other, Freud and Yoga is a watershed work―one that draws us closer to understanding our own nature and the deep workings of the human psyche. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: culture, evolution, history, language - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Gaia Vince In the tradition of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Sapiens, a winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books shows how four tools enabled has us humans to control the destiny of our species. "A wondrous, visionary work." --Tim Flannery, scientist and author of the bestselling The Weather Makers What enabled us to go from simple stone tools to smartphones? How did bands of hunter-gatherers evolve into multinational empires? Readers of Sapiens will say a cognitive revolution -- a dramatic evolutionary change that altered our brains, turning primitive humans into modern ones -- caused a cultural explosion. In Transcendence, Gaia Vince argues instead that modern humans are the product of a nuanced coevolution of our genes, environment, and culture that goes back into deep time. She explains how, through four key elements -- fire, language, beauty, and time -- our species diverged from the evolutionary path of all other animals, unleashing a compounding process that launched us into the Space Age and beyond. Provocative and poetic, Transcendence shows how a primate took dominion over nature and turned itself into something marvelous. In the tradition of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Sapiens, a winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books shows how four tools enabled has us humans to control the destiny of our species. "A wondrous, visionary work. " --Tim Flannery, scientist and author of the bestselling The Weather Makers What enabled us to go from simple stone tools to smartphones? How did bands of hunter-gatherers evolve into multinational empires? Readers of Sapiens will say a cognitive revolution -- a dramatic evolutionary change that altered our brains, turning primitive humans into modern ones -- caused a cultural explosion. In Transcendence, Gaia Vince argues instead that modern humans are the product of a nuanced coevolution of our genes, environment, and culture that goes back into deep time. She explains how, through four key elements -- fire, language, beauty, and time -- our species diverged from the evolutionary path of all other animals, unleashing a compounding process that launched us into the Space Age and beyond. Provocative and poetic, Transcendence shows how a primate took dominion over nature and turned itself into something marvelous. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Brad Warner, Gudo Wafu Nishijima, Nagarjuna This is not a standard translation of Mulamadhyamakakarika. Translator Nishijima Roshi believes that the original translation from Chinese into Sanskrit by the Ven. Kumarajiva (circa 400 C.E.) was faulty and that Kumarajiva's interpretation has influenced every other translation since. Avoiding reference to any other translations or commentaries, Nishijima Roshi has translated the entire text anew. This edition is, therefore, like no other. An expert in the philosophical works of Dogen Zenji (1200-1254 CE), Nishijima says in his introduction, "My own thoughts regarding Buddhism rely solely upon what Master Dogen wrote about the philosophy. So when reading the Mulamadhyamakakarika it is impossible for me not to be influenced by Master Dogen’s Buddhist ideas." Thus this book is heavily and unabashedly influenced by the work of Master Dogen. Working with Brad Warner, Nishijima has produced a highly readable and eminently practical translation and commentary intended to be most useful to those engaged in meditation practice. The Mulamadhyamakakarika (MMK) was written by Master Nagarjuna, an Indian Buddhist philosopher of the second century. Mahayana Buddhism had arrived at its golden age and Nagarjuna was considered its highest authority. The MMK is revered as the most conclusive of his several Buddhist works. Its extraordinarily precise and simple expression suggests that it was written when Master Nagarjuna was mature in his Buddhist practice and research. This is not a standard translation of Mulamadhyamakakarika. Translator Nishijima Roshi believes that the original translation from Chinese into Sanskrit by the Ven. Kumarajiva (circa 400 C. E. ) was faulty and that Kumarajiva's interpretation has influenced every other translation since. Avoiding reference to any other translations or commentaries, Nishijima Roshi has translated the entire text anew. This edition is, therefore, like no other. An expert in the philosophical works of Dogen Zenji (1200-1254 CE), Nishijima says in his introduction, "My own thoughts regarding Buddhism rely solely upon what Master Dogen wrote about the philosophy. So when reading the Mulamadhyamakakarika it is impossible for me not to be influenced by Master Dogen’s Buddhist ideas. " Thus this book is heavily and unabashedly influenced by the work of Master Dogen. Working with Brad Warner, Nishijima has produced a highly readable and eminently practical translation and commentary intended to be most useful to those engaged in meditation practice. The Mulamadhyamakakarika (MMK) was written by Master Nagarjuna, an Indian Buddhist philosopher of the second century. Mahayana Buddhism had arrived at its golden age and Nagarjuna was considered its highest authority. The MMK is revered as the most conclusive of his several Buddhist works. Its extraordinarily precise and simple expression suggests that it was written when Master Nagarjuna was mature in his Buddhist practice and research. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: culture, evolution, history, humans, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Adam Rutherford WHAT MAKES US HUMAN? Waging war? Sex for pleasure? Creating art? Mastery of fire? In this thrilling tour of the animal kingdom, Adam Rutherford tells the story of how we became the unique creatures we are today. Illuminated by the latest scientific discoveries, THE BOOK OF HUMANS is a dazzling compendium of what unequivocally fixes us as animals, and reveals how we are extraordinary among them. WHAT MAKES US HUMAN? Waging war? Sex for pleasure? Creating art? Mastery of fire? In this thrilling tour of the animal kingdom, Adam Rutherford tells the story of how we became the unique creatures we are today. Illuminated by the latest scientific discoveries, THE BOOK OF HUMANS is a dazzling compendium of what unequivocally fixes us as animals, and reveals how we are extraordinary among them. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: astronomy, history, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Hubert Krivine How mankind discovered the size, trajectory and age of the Earth. Our planet’s elliptical orbit around the Sun and its billions-of-years existence are facts we take for granted, matters every literate high school student is expected to grasp. But humanity’s struggle towards these scientific truths lasted millennia. Few of us have more than the faintest notion of the path we have travelled. Hubert Krivine tells the story of the thinkers and scientists whose work allowed our species to put an age to the planet and pinpoint our place in the solar system. It is a history of bold innovators, with a broad cast of contributors – not only Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler, but Halley, Kelvin, Darwin and Rutherford, among many others. Courage, iniquity, religious dogmatism, genius and blind luck all played a part. This was an epic struggle to free the mind from the constraints of cant, ideology and superstition. From this history, Krivine delineates an invaluable philosophy of science, one today under threat from irrationalism and the fundamentalist movements of East and West, which threaten both what we have attained at great cost and what we still have to learn. Scientific progress is not a sufficient condition for social progress; but it is a necessary one. The Earth is not merely a history of scientific learning, but a stirring defence of Enlightenment values in the quest for human advancement. How mankind discovered the size, trajectory and age of the Earth. Our planet’s elliptical orbit around the Sun and its billions-of-years existence are facts we take for granted, matters every literate high school student is expected to grasp. But humanity’s struggle towards these scientific truths lasted millennia. Few of us have more than the faintest notion of the path we have travelled. Hubert Krivine tells the story of the thinkers and scientists whose work allowed our species to put an age to the planet and pinpoint our place in the solar system. It is a history of bold innovators, with a broad cast of contributors – not only Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler, but Halley, Kelvin, Darwin and Rutherford, among many others. Courage, iniquity, religious dogmatism, genius and blind luck all played a part. This was an epic struggle to free the mind from the constraints of cant, ideology and superstition. From this history, Krivine delineates an invaluable philosophy of science, one today under threat from irrationalism and the fundamentalist movements of East and West, which threaten both what we have attained at great cost and what we still have to learn. Scientific progress is not a sufficient condition for social progress; but it is a necessary one. The Earth is not merely a history of scientific learning, but a stirring defence of Enlightenment values in the quest for human advancement. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: archeology, evolution, fossils, history, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Kermit Pattison "Riveting. ... Pattison's uncanny ability to write evocatively about science. ... In this, he is every bit as good as the best scientist writers." —New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "Brilliant. ... A work of staggering depth." —Minneapolis Star Tribune A decade in the making, Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human body: the first full-length account of the discovery of a startlingly unpredicted human ancestor more than a million years older than Lucy. It is the ultimate mystery: where do we come from? In 1994, a team led by fossil-hunting legend Tim White uncovered a set of ancient bones in Ethiopia’s Afar region. Radiometric dating of nearby rocks indicated the resulting skeleton, classified as Ardipithecus ramidus—nicknamed “Ardi”—was an astounding 4.4 million years old, more than a million years older than the world-famous “Lucy.” The team spent the next 15 years studying the bones in strict secrecy, all while continuing to rack up landmark fossil discoveries in the field and becoming increasingly ensnared in bitter disputes with scientific peers and Ethiopian bureaucrats. When finally revealed to the public, Ardi stunned scientists around the world and challenged a half-century of orthodoxy about human evolution—how we started walking upright, how we evolved our nimble hands, and, most significantly, whether we were descended from an ancestor that resembled today’s chimpanzee. But the discovery of Ardi wasn’t just a leap forward in understanding the roots of humanity--it was an attack on scientific convention and the leading authorities of human origins, triggering an epic feud about the oldest family skeleton. In Fossil Men, acclaimed journalist Kermit Pattison brings us a cast of eccentric, obsessive scientists, including White, an uncompromising perfectionist whose virtuoso skills in the field were matched only by his propensity for making enemies; Gen Suwa, a Japanese savant whose deep expertise about teeth rivaled anyone on Earth; Owen Lovejoy, a onetime creationist-turned-paleoanthropologist with radical insights into human locomotion; Berhane Asfaw, who survived imprisonment and torture to become Ethiopia’s most senior paleoanthropologist; Don Johanson, the discoverer of Lucy, who had a rancorous falling out with the Ardi team; and the Leakeys, for decades the most famous family in paleoanthropology. Based on a half-decade of research in Africa, Europe and North America, Fossil Men is not only a brilliant investigation into the origins of the human lineage, but the oldest of human emotions: curiosity, jealousy, perseverance and wonder. "Riveting... . Pattison's uncanny ability to write evocatively about science... . In this, he is every bit as good as the best scientist writers. " —New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "Brilliant... . A work of staggering depth. " —Minneapolis Star Tribune A decade in the making, Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human body: the first full-length account of the discovery of a startlingly unpredicted human ancestor more than a million years older than Lucy. It is the ultimate mystery: where do we come from? In 1994, a team led by fossil-hunting legend Tim White uncovered a set of ancient bones in Ethiopia’s Afar region. Radiometric dating of nearby rocks indicated the resulting skeleton, classified as Ardipithecus ramidus—nicknamed “Ardi”—was an astounding 4. 4 million years old, more than a million years older than the world-famous “Lucy. ” The team spent the next 15 years studying the bones in strict secrecy, all while continuing to rack up landmark fossil discoveries in the field and becoming increasingly ensnared in bitter disputes with scientific peers and Ethiopian bureaucrats. When finally revealed to the public, Ardi stunned scientists around the world and challenged a half-century of orthodoxy about human evolution—how we started walking upright, how we evolved our nimble hands, and, most significantly, whether we were descended from an ancestor that resembled today’s chimpanzee. But the discovery of Ardi wasn’t just a leap forward in understanding the roots of humanity--it was... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: history, severed head - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Frances Larson Our history is littered with heads. Over the centuries, they have decorated our churches, festooned our city walls and filled our museums; they have been props for artists and specimens for laboratory scientists, trophies for soldiers and items of barter. Today, as videos of decapitations circulate online and cryonicists promise that our heads may one day live on without our bodies, the severed head is as contentious and compelling as ever. 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Their imaginary familiars helped unlock the secrets of entropy, heredity, relativity, quantum mechanics, and other scientific wonders―and continue to inspire breakthroughs in the realms of computer science, artificial intelligence, and economics today. The world may no longer be haunted as it once was, but the demons of the scientific imagination are alive and well, continuing to play a vital role in scientists' efforts to explore the unknown and make the impossible real. How scientists through the ages have conducted thought experiments using imaginary entities―demons―to test the laws of nature and push the frontiers of what is possible. Science may be known for banishing the demons of superstition from the modern world. Yet just as the demon-haunted world was being exorcized by the enlightening power of reason, a new kind of demon mischievously materialized in the scientific imagination itself. Scientists began to employ hypothetical beings to perform certain roles in thought experiments―experiments that can only be done in the imagination―and these impish assistants helped scientists achieve major breakthroughs that pushed forward the frontiers of science and technology. Spanning four centuries of discovery―from René Descartes, whose demon could hijack sensorial reality, to James Clerk Maxwell, whose molecular-sized demon deftly broke the second law of thermodynamics, to Darwin, Einstein, Feynman, and beyond―Jimena Canales tells a shadow history of science and the demons that bedevil it. She reveals how the greatest scientific thinkers used demons to explore problems, test the limits of what is possible, and better understand nature. 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This is the story of the magicians: the scientists who, using mathematics, predicted the existence of unknown planets, black holes, invisible force fields, ripples in the fabric of space-time, unsuspected subatomic particles, and even antimatter. The journey from prediction to proof transports us from seats of learning in Paris and Cambridge to the war-torn Russian front, to bunkers beneath nuclear reactors, observatories in Berlin and California, and huge tunnels under the Swiss-French border. From electromagnetism to Einstein's gravitational waves to Wolfgang Pauli's elusive neutrino, acclaimed science writer Marcus Chown takes us on a breathtaking, mind-altering tour of the major breakthroughs of modern physics and highlights science's central mystery: its astonishing predictive power. Praise for Marcus Chown: 'What good popular science writing is all about.' Jim Al-Khalili 'Pretty wonderful.' Richard Dawkins 'Entertaining and at times mind-boggling.' The Times 'Marcus Chown rocks! 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Praise for Marcus Chown: 'What good popular science writing is all about. ' Jim Al-Khalili 'Pretty wonderful. ' Richard Dawkins 'Entertaining and at times mind-boggling. ' The Times - Product type: simple - Product categories: Garden, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Garden, Lifestyle, Plants, trees - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Michael Jordan, Kelly Louise Judd Travel the cities of the world alongside some of their oldest citizens, exploring the trees of Buenos Aires to Berlin, San Francisco to Sydney, in this visually stunning, modern glossary of our city trees. Through finding a Kentucky yellowwood in Hannover, the 1,000-year-old olive trees in Athens or even the world’s tallest trees that line the West Coast of North America, we come to learn the hidden histories of places that are wrapped up in these botanical giants. 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Brought to life by beautiful artwork, Urban Arboreal is an ode to urban trees and the cherished place they hold in the hearts of city dwellers – not least because they are vital to the very air we breathe. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: ale, beer, craft beer, homebrew, wild brew - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Jaega Wise An inspiring manual that shows you how to brew beers at home using wild fermentation techniques WINNER BEST DEBUT DRINKS BOOK AWARD FROM FORTNUM & MASON James Beard Award nominee Produced using a mixture of naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria, wild fermented beers offer the ‘fine dining’ of the beer world. These beers are how beer tasted 200 years ago, before brewing was industrialized, and are enjoying a worldwide revival. Jaega Wise, head brewer at East London’s Wild Card Brewery, is one of the UK’s experts in wild fermentation. 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"One of the most respected craft brewers in the country." - Imbibe.com An inspiring manual that shows you how to brew beers at home using wild fermentation techniques WINNER BEST DEBUT DRINKS BOOK AWARD FROM FORTNUM & MASON James Beard Award nominee Produced using a mixture of naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria, wild fermented beers offer the ‘fine dining’ of the beer world. These beers are how beer tasted 200 years ago, before brewing was industrialized, and are enjoying a worldwide revival. Jaega Wise, head brewer at East London’s Wild Card Brewery, is one of the UK’s experts in wild fermentation. Here, she explains the science behind the brewing process and shares her recipes so that you can experiment at home. Learn how to brew, bottle, and age your beer in wooden barrels, and produce a range of different sour beer styles, farmhouse ales and fruit beers. Recipes and styles featured in the book include: German Berliner Weisse (tart and refreshing) and Gose (salty and dry) Belgian Lambics, gueze, Flanders red ale and fruit beers French Farmhouse ales such as saison and biere de garde Norwegian Farmhouse Ales including the Kveik IPA English Old Ale Also included is a trouble-shooter section to guide you through what happens when wild yeast and bacteria get out of control and how to remedy it. Whether you are a beer geek or a home brewing novice, Wild Brews contains everything you need to replicate today’s sour and wild beer styles at home. "One of the most respected craft brewers in the country. " - Imbibe. com - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Science - Product tags: Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Robert Almeder Does science have all the answers? The view that it does is known as scientific naturalism or scientism, and is now commonly advanced under the label 'naturalized epistemology'. Scientism holds that the only legitimate claims about the world are those that can be tested by the methods of the natural sciences. Robert Almeder argues that scientism is rationally indefensible, but that there is a rationally defensible form of naturalism - 'harmless naturalism' - which does not reduce philosophical explanations to scientific ones. This book begins by refuting the arguments for the most radical form of scientism, the Replacement Thesis, which derives from Quine. Almeder goes on to refute the Transformational Thesis, an allegedly distinct form of naturalized epistemology offered by Alvin Goldman and others. Finally, there is an examination of 'harmless naturalism', a position which holds that there are some questions about the world whose answers are not to be sought in natural science. Does science have all the answers? The view that it does is known as scientific naturalism or scientism, and is now commonly advanced under the label 'naturalized epistemology'. Scientism holds that the only legitimate claims about the world are those that can be tested by the methods of the natural sciences. Robert Almeder argues that scientism is rationally indefensible, but that there is a rationally defensible form of naturalism - 'harmless naturalism' - which does not reduce philosophical explanations to scientific ones. This book begins by refuting the arguments for the most radical form of scientism, the Replacement Thesis, which derives from Quine. Almeder goes on to refute the Transformational Thesis, an allegedly distinct form of naturalized epistemology offered by Alvin Goldman and others. Finally, there is an examination of 'harmless naturalism', a position which holds that there are some questions about the world whose answers are not to be sought in natural science. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: greek, Philosophy, Plato, republic - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Claudia Baracchi Studies in Continental Thought "Baracchi has identified pivotal points around which the Republic operates; this allows a reading of the entire text to unfold. . . . a very beautifully written book." ―Walter Brogan " . . . a work that opens new and timely vistas within the Republic. . . . Her approach . . . is thorough and rigorous." ―John Sallis Although Plato's Republic is perhaps the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy, Claudia Baracchi finds that the work remains obscure and enigmatic. To fully understand and appreciate its meaning, she argues, we must attend to what its original language discloses. Through a close reading of the Greek text, attentive to the pervasiveness of story and myth, Baracchi investigates the dialogue's major themes. The first part of the book addresses issues of generation, reproduction, and decay as they apply to the founding of Socrates' just city. The second part takes up the connection between war and the cycle of life, employing a thorough analysis of Plato's rendition of the myth of Er. Baracchi shows that the Republic is concerned throughout with the complex but intertwined issues of life and war, locating the site of this tangled web of growth and destruction in the mythical dimension of the Platonic city. Studies in Continental Thought "Baracchi has identified pivotal points around which the Republic operates; this allows a reading of the entire text to unfold... . a very beautifully written book. " ―Walter Brogan " ... a work that opens new and timely vistas within the Republic... . Her approach ... is thorough and rigorous. " ―John Sallis Although Plato's Republic is perhaps the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy, Claudia Baracchi finds that the work remains obscure and enigmatic. To fully understand and appreciate its meaning, she argues, we must attend to what its original language discloses. Through a close reading of the Greek text, attentive to the pervasiveness of story and myth, Baracchi investigates the dialogue's major themes. The first part of the book addresses issues of generation, reproduction, and decay as they apply to the founding of Socrates' just city. The second part takes up the connection between war and the cycle of life, employing a thorough analysis of Plato's rendition of the myth of Er. Baracchi shows that the Republic is concerned throughout with the complex but intertwined issues of life and war, locating the site of this tangled web of growth and destruction in the mythical dimension of the Platonic city. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: future, technology, transhuman - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Elise Bohan In breathtakingly original prose, Elise Bohan argues that we’re hurtling towards a superhuman future—or, if we blunder, extinction. The only way out of our existential crises, from global warming to the risks posed by nuclear weapons, novel and bioengineered pathogens, and unaligned AI, is up. We’ll need more technology to safeguard our future—and we’re going to invent (and perhaps even merge with) some of that technology. What does that mean for our 20th century life-scripts? Are the robots coming for our jobs? How will human relationships change when AI knows us inside out? Will we still be having human babies by the century’s end? Bohan unflinchingly explores possibilities most of us are afraid to imagine: the impacts of automation on our jobs, livelihoods, and dating and mating careers, the stretching out of ‘the-circle-of-life’ as life-extension technologies mature, the rise of AI friends and lovers, the liberation of women from pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, and the impending global baby-bust—and attendant proliferation of digital minds. Strap in for an exhilarating, and starkly honest, take on the promise and peril of life in the 21st century. In breathtakingly original prose, Elise Bohan argues that we’re hurtling towards a superhuman future—or, if we blunder, extinction. The only way out of our existential crises, from global warming to the risks posed by nuclear weapons, novel and bioengineered pathogens, and unaligned AI, is up. We’ll need more technology to safeguard our future—and we’re going to invent (and perhaps even merge with) some of that technology. What does that mean for our 20th century life-scripts? Are the robots coming for our jobs? How will human relationships change when AI knows us inside out? Will we still be having human babies by the century’s end? Bohan unflinchingly explores possibilities most of us are afraid to imagine: the impacts of automation on our jobs, livelihoods, and dating and mating careers, the stretching out of ‘the-circle-of-life’ as life-extension technologies mature, the rise of AI friends and lovers, the liberation of women from pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, and the impending global baby-bust—and attendant proliferation of digital minds. Strap in for an exhilarating, and starkly honest, take on the promise and peril of life in the 21st century. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: dogs, Science, wolves - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Bryan Sykes The author of Seven Daughters of Eve returns with a lively account of how all dogs are descended from a mere handful of wolves. How did wolves evolve into dogs? When did this happen, and what role did humans play? Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes used the full array of modern technology to explore the canine genetic journey that likely began when a human child decided to adopt a wolf cub thousands of years ago. In the process, he discovered that only a handful of genes have created the huge range of shapes, sizes, and colors in modern dogs. 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In the process, he discovered that only a handful of genes have created the huge range of shapes, sizes, and colors in modern dogs. Providing scientific insight into these adaptive stages, Sykes focuses attention on our own species, and how our own evolution from (perhaps equally aggressive) primates was enhanced by this most unlikely ally. Whether examining our obsession with canine purity, or delving into the prehistoric past to answer the most fundamental question of all, “Why do we love our dog so much? ,” Once a Wolf is an engaging work no dog lover or ancestry aficionado should be without. 20 black and white photographs. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: Buddhism, Japan, Japanese, Philosophy, Zen - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Richard Bryan McDaniel Zen Masters of Japan is the second book in a series that traces Zen's profoundly historic journey as it spread eastward from China and Japan, toward the United States. Following Zen Masters of China, this book concentrates on Zen's significant passage through Japan. More specifically, it describes the lineage of the great teachers, the Zen monk pioneers who set out to enlighten an island ready for an inner transformation based on compassionate awareness. While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become further transformed in its passage through Japan. The Japanese culture and Japanese Buddhism practices further deepened and strengthened Zen training by combining it with a variety of esoteric contemplative arts—the arts of poetry, the tea ceremony, calligraphy, and archery. Zen Masters of Japan chronicles this journey with each Zen master profiled. The book shows how the new practices soon gained popularity among all walks of life—from the lowly peasant, offering a hope of reincarnation and a better life; to the Samurai warrior due to its casual approach to death; to the ruling classes, challenging the intelligentsia because of its scholarly roots. While the existing Buddhist establishment in Japan met early Zen pioneers like Dogen and Eisai with fervent resistance, Zen Buddhism ultimately persevered and continued to become further transformed in its passage through Japan. The Japanese culture and Japanese Buddhism practices further deepened and strengthened Zen training by combining it with a variety of esoteric contemplative arts—the arts of poetry, the tea ceremony, calligraphy, and archery. Zen Masters of Japan chronicles this journey with each Zen master profiled. The book shows how the new practices soon gained popularity among all walks of life—from the lowly peasant, offering a hope of reincarnation and a better life; to the Samurai warrior due to its casual approach to death; to the ruling classes, challenging the intelligentsia because of its scholarly roots. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: astrology, humor - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Richard MacDonald Exploring exactly what hidden demons lurk within other people’s psyches, Nasty Astrology reveals all the unspoken truths about people’s star signs. Aren’t you bored with all the astrology books that tell you what a nice person everyone is? Don’t you know, deep down, that there are some very unpleasant aspects to all our characters? Wouldn’t you like to know the truth about the other signs? What makes them tick? What their dark little secrets are? In this wonderfully nasty book you learn the truth about the personalities of your friends, lovers, boss, colleagues, and even the dark secrets about yourself. Lifting the lid on real astrology, you can know what everybody around you really thinks and feels, about their secrets and motivations, and how to push people’s buttons. With humour and wit, and no holds barred (no, really), Richard MacDonald, unveils saucy secrets, motivations and the unspeakable traits of the zodiac. Exploring exactly what hidden demons lurk within other people’s psyches, Nasty Astrology reveals all the unspoken truths about people’s star signs. Aren’t you bored with all the astrology books that tell you what a nice person everyone is? Don’t you know, deep down, that there are some very unpleasant aspects to all our characters? Wouldn’t you like to know the truth about the other signs? What makes them tick? What their dark little secrets are? In this wonderfully nasty book you learn the truth about the personalities of your friends, lovers, boss, colleagues, and even the dark secrets about yourself. Lifting the lid on real astrology, you can know what everybody around you really thinks and feels, about their secrets and motivations, and how to push people’s buttons. With humour and wit, and no holds barred (no, really), Richard MacDonald, unveils saucy secrets, motivations and the unspeakable traits of the zodiac. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: gene editing, genetics, sciene - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Eben Kirksey An anthropologist visits the frontiers of genetics, medicine, and technology to find out whose values are guiding gene editing experiments? And what does this new era of scientific inquiry mean for the future of the human species? That rare kind of scholarship that is also a page-turner."—Britt Wray, author of Rise of the Necrofauna At a conference in Hong Kong in November 2018, Dr. He Jiankui announced that he had created the first genetically modified babies—twin girls named Lulu and Nana—sending shockwaves around the world. A year later, a Chinese court sentenced Dr. He to three years in prison for "illegal medical practice." As scientists elsewhere start to catch up with China’s vast genetic research program, gene editing is fueling an innovation economy that threatens to widen racial and economic inequality. Fundamental questions about science, health, and social justice are at. Who gets access to gene editing technologies? As countries loosen regulations around the globe, from the U.S. to Indonesia, can we shape research agendas to promote an ethical and fair society? Eben Kirksey takes us on a groundbreaking journey to meet the key scientists, lobbyists, and entrepreneurs who are bringing cutting-edge genetic engineering tools like CRISPR to your local clinic. He also ventures beyond the scientific echo chamber, talking to disabled scholars, doctors, hackers, chronically-ill patients, and activists who have alternative visions of a genetically modified future for humanity. The Mutant Project empowers us to ask the right questions, uncover the truth, and navigate this brave new world. An anthropologist visits the frontiers of genetics, medicine, and technology to find out whose values are guiding gene editing experiments? And what does this new era of scientific inquiry mean for the future of the human species? That rare kind of scholarship that is also a page-turner. "—Britt Wray, author of Rise of the Necrofauna At a conference in Hong Kong in November 2018, Dr. He Jiankui announced that he had created the first genetically modified babies—twin girls named Lulu and Nana—sending shockwaves around the world. A year later, a Chinese court sentenced Dr. He to three years in prison for "illegal medical practice. " As scientists elsewhere start to catch up with China’s vast genetic research program, gene editing is fueling an innovation economy that threatens to widen racial and economic inequality. Fundamental questions about science, health, and social justice are at. Who gets access to gene editing technologies? As countries loosen regulations around the globe, from the U. S. to Indonesia, can we shape research agendas to promote an ethical and fair society? 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They don't let you go around again until you get it right' People have been predicting the end of the world almost from its very beginning, so it's only natural to be skeptical when a new date is set for Judgement Day. But what if, for once, the predictions are right, and the apocalypse really is due to arrive next Saturday, just after tea? You could spend the time left drowning your sorrows, giving away all your possessions in preparation for the rapture, or laughing it off as (hopefully) just another hoax. Or you could just try to do something about it. As seen on television, this is the classic dark and hilarious take on mankind's final judgment, from bestselling authors Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. 'Armageddon only happens once, you know. They don't let you go around again until you get it right' People have been predicting the end of the world almost from its very beginning, so it's only natural to be skeptical when a new date is set for Judgement Day. 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The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night , and concludes with The Book of Life . - Product type: simple - Product categories: Garden, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: intelligence, Plants, Science, sentience - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Natalie Lawrence, Paco Calvo Have you ever sat and watched a plant? The very idea itself might seem strange. We like to watch things that move, that do something. But in fact, plants are doing a great deal too - plants behave, as animals do - they are just doing it on a very different timescale. They cannot move about freely like animals do, so they grow into space instead and make new chemicals to interact with the species around them. Not only that, but what causes them to do these things, what drives this behaviour, is far more similar than we humans, with our speedy, animal-centric perceptions, have always assumed. 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Refer to images for the size of the lyre and included accessories. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Aleister Crowley, Crowley, Esoteric, magick, occult - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Slipcase Collection - Product Writer: Aleister Crowley This special collector's edition set includes five works by Aleister Crowley: The Book of the Law, Diary of a Drug Fiend, The Book of Lies, Moonchild, Clouds without Water, and White Stains. 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Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her... The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are: The Wee Free Men A Hat Full of Sky Wintersmith I Shall Wear Midnight The Shepherd’s Crown Tiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: alexander jacob, hinduism, history, India - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alexander Jacob, Paulinus a Sancto Bartholomaeo Paulinus a Sancto Bartholomaeo (1748-1806) was an Austrian Carmelite missionary - of Croatian origin - who worked in India and published a Systema Brahmanicum liturgicum mythologicum civile (The Brāhmanical Liturgical, Mythological and Civil System) in 1791 which was edited and translated into German in 1797 as Darstellung der brahmanisch-indischen Götterlehre, religionsgebräuche und bürgerlichen Verfassung (An Account of the Brāhmanical Indian Mythology, Religious Customs and Civil Constitution) by the naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798). The present translation of four chapters from this work dealing with the four main castes of India makes available to the English-speaking reader one of the earliest European accounts of the caste system as it existed in India at the end of the eighteenth century. Paulinus a Sancto Bartholomaeo (1748-1806) was an Austrian Carmelite missionary - of Croatian origin - who worked in India and published a Systema Brahmanicum liturgicum mythologicum civile (The Brāhmanical Liturgical, Mythological and Civil System) in 1791 which was edited and translated into German in 1797 as Darstellung der brahmanisch-indischen Götterlehre, religionsgebräuche und bürgerlichen Verfassung (An Account of the Brāhmanical Indian Mythology, Religious Customs and Civil Constitution) by the naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798). The present translation of four chapters from this work dealing with the four main castes of India makes available to the English-speaking reader one of the earliest European accounts of the caste system as it existed in India at the end of the eighteenth century. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: astrology, astronomy, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Jo Marchant Our relationship to the stars and planets has moved from one of awe, wonder and superstition to one where technology is king--the cosmos is now explored through data on our screens, not by the naked eye observing the natural world. Indeed, in most countries modern light pollution obscures much of the night sky from view. Jo Marchant's spellbinding parade of the ways different cultures celebrated the majesty and mysteries of the night sky is a journey to the most awe inspiring view you can ever see--looking up on a clear dark night. That experience and the thoughts it has engendered have radically shaped human civilization across millennia. The cosmos is the source of our greatest creativity in art, in science, in life. To show us how, Jo Marchant takes us to the Hall of the Bulls in the caves at Lascaux in France, and to the summer solstice at a 5,000-year-old tomb at New Grange in Ireland. We discover Chumash cosmology and visit medieval monks grappling with the nature of time and Tahitian sailors navigating by the stars. We discover how light reveals the chemical composition of the sun, and we are with Einstein as he works out that space and time are one and the same. A four-billion-year-old meteor inspires a search for extraterrestrial life. The cosmically liberating, summary revelation is that star-gazing made us human. A Best Book of 2020 NPR A Best Book of 2020 The Economist A Top Ten Best Science Book of 2020 Smithsonian A Best Science & Technology Book of 2020 Library Journal A Must-Read Book to Escape the Chaos of 2020 Newsweek Starred review Booklist Starred review Publishers Weekly An historically unprecedented disconnect between humanity and the heavens has opened. For at least 20,000 years, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles drove every aspect of our daily lives. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are--our art, religious beliefs, social status, scientific advances, and even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. It's a disconnect with a dire cost. Our relationship to the stars and planets has moved from one of awe, wonder and superstition to one where technology is king--the cosmos is now explored through data on our screens, not by the naked eye observing the natural world. Indeed, in most countries modern light pollution obscures much of the night sky from view. Jo Marchant's spellbinding parade of the ways different cultures celebrated the majesty and mysteries of the night sky is a journey to the most awe inspiring view you can ever see--looking up on a clear dark night. That experience and the thoughts it has engendered have radically shaped human civilization across millennia. The cosmos is the source of our greatest creativity in art, in science,... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Musical Instruments - Product tags: Drum, Instruments, music - Product shipping classes: AU Post A 15.24 cm 11-note steel Tongue Drum with D-tone. 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In Hindu mythology, Nagas are serpentine spirits who reside in the underworld, protecting and offering the teachings of the Mother Goddess. Nagkanyas are worshiped worldwide by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Hand made and imported from India. Postal price includes tracking and insurance. MATERIAL: SOLID BRASS HEIGHT: 13.5 INCH WIDTH: 6.3 INCH DEPTH: 2.8 INCH WEIGHT: 1.66 KG Naga means serpent and Kanya means woman. Nagakanyas are worshipped along with Hindu and Buddhist deities. Lord Vishnu is believed to have kept Nagas very close to him as companions. Naga Kanya is the snake of the rainbow, daughter of the serpent, guardian of treasures, benevolent goddess of the three realms. In Hindu mythology, Nagas are serpentine spirits who reside in the underworld, protecting and offering the teachings of the Mother Goddess. Nagkanyas are worshiped worldwide by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Hand made and imported from India. Postage price includes tracking and insurance. 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The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. In the east, Daenerys, last scion of House Targaryen, her dragons grown to terrifying maturity, rules as queen of a city built on dust and death, beset by enemies. Now that her whereabouts are known many are seeking Daenerys and her dragons. Among them the dwarf, Tyrion Lannister, who has escaped King’s Landing with a price on his head, wrongfully condemned to death for the murder of his nephew, King Joffrey. But not before killing his hated father, Lord Tywin. To the north lies the great Wall of ice and stone – a structure only as strong as those guarding it. Eddard Stark's bastard son Jon Snow has been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, but he has enemies both in the Watch and beyond the Wall, where the wildling armies are massing for an assault. On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: facebook, internet, social media, technology, zuckerberg - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: John Naughton John Naughton is the Observer's 'Networker' columnist, a prominent blogger, and Vice-President of Wolfson College, Cambridge. The Times has said that his writings, “draw on more than two decades of study to explain how the internet works and the challenges and opportunities it will offer to future generations,” and Cory Doctrow raved that "this is the kind of primer you want to slide under your boss’s door." In From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg, Naughton explores the living history of one of the most radically transformational technologies of all time. From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg is a clear-eyed history of one of the most central, and yet most taken-for-granted, features of modern life: the internet. Once a technological novelty and now the very plumbing of the Information Age, the internet is something we have learned to take largely for granted. So, how exactly has our society become so dependent upon a utility it barely understands? And what does it say about us that this is so? While explaining in highly engaging language the way the internet works and how it got to be the way it is, technologist John Naughton has distilled the noisy chatter surrounding the technology’s relentless evolution into nine essential areas of understanding. In doing so, he affords readers deeper insight into the information economy and supplies the requisite knowledge to make better use of the technologies and networks around us, highlighting some of their fascinating and far-reaching implications along the way. John Naughton is the Observer's 'Networker' columnist, a prominent blogger, and Vice-President of Wolfson College, Cambridge. The Times has said that his writings, “draw on more than two decades of study to explain how the internet works and the challenges and opportunities it will offer to future generations,” and Cory Doctrow raved that "this is the kind of primer you want to slide under your boss’s door. " In From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg, Naughton explores the living history of one of the most radically transformational technologies of all time. From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg is a clear-eyed history of one of the most central, and yet most taken-for-granted, features of modern life: the internet. Once a technological novelty and now the very plumbing of the Information Age, the internet is something we have learned to take largely for granted. So, how exactly has our society become so dependent upon a utility it barely understands? And what does it say about us that this is so? While explaining in highly engaging language the way the internet works and how it got to be the way it is, technologist John Naughton has distilled the noisy chatter surrounding the technology’s relentless evolution into nine essential areas of understanding. In doing so, he affords readers deeper insight into the information economy and supplies the requisite knowledge to make better use of the technologies and networks around us, highlighting some of their fascinating and far-reaching implications along the way. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: consciousness, culture, psychology - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Charles Foster NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTIC, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND NEW STATESMAN A radically immersive exploration of three pivotal moments in the evolution of human consciousness, asking what kinds of creatures humans were, are, and might yet be. How did humans come to be who we are? In his marvelous, eccentric, and widely lauded book Being a Beast, legal scholar, veterinary surgeon, and naturalist extraordinaire Charles Foster set out to understand the consciousness of animal species by living as a badger, otter, fox, deer, and swift. Now, he inhabits three crucial periods of human development to understand the consciousness of perhaps the strangest animal of all―the human being. To experience the Upper Paleolithic era―a turning point when humans became behaviorally modern, painting caves and telling stories, Foster learns what it feels like to be a Cro-Magnon hunter-gatherer by living in makeshift shelters without amenities in the rural woods of England. He tests his five impoverished senses to forage for berries and roadkill and he undertakes shamanic journeys to explore the connection of wakeful dreaming to religion. For the Neolithic period, when humans stayed in one place and domesticated plants and animals, forever altering our connection to the natural world, he moves to a reconstructed Neolithic settlement. Finally, to explore the Enlightenment―the age of reason and the end of the soul―Foster inspects Oxford colleges, dissecting rooms, cafes, and art galleries. He finds his world and himself bizarre and disembodied, and he rues the atrophy of our senses, the cause for much of what ails us. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, natural history, agriculture, medical law and ethics, Being a Human is one man’s audacious attempt to feel a connection with 45,000 years of human history. This glorious, fiercely imaginative journey from our origins to a possible future ultimately shows how we might best live on earth―and thrive. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTIC, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND NEW STATESMAN A radically immersive exploration of three pivotal moments in the evolution of human consciousness, asking what kinds of creatures humans were, are, and might yet be. How did humans come to be who we are? In his marvelous, eccentric, and widely lauded book Being a Beast, legal scholar, veterinary surgeon, and naturalist extraordinaire Charles Foster set out to understand the consciousness of animal species by living as a badger, otter, fox, deer, and swift. Now, he inhabits three crucial periods of human development to understand the consciousness of perhaps the strangest animal of all―the human being. To experience the Upper Paleolithic era―a turning point when humans became behaviorally modern, painting caves and telling stories, Foster learns what it feels like to be a Cro-Magnon hunter-gatherer by living in makeshift shelters without amenities in the rural woods of England. He tests his five impoverished senses to forage for berries and roadkill and he undertakes shamanic journeys to explore the connection of wakeful dreaming to religion. For the Neolithic period, when humans stayed in one place and domesticated plants and animals, forever altering our connection to the natural world, he moves to a reconstructed Neolithic settlement. Finally, to explore the Enlightenment―the age of reason and the end of the soul―Foster inspects Oxford colleges, dissecting rooms, cafes, and art galleries. He finds his world and himself bizarre and disembodied, and he rues the atrophy of our senses, the... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Non-Fiction, Poetry - Product tags: history, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Percy Shelley, poet, Poetry - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Ann Wroe A startlingly original new look at Shelley, a stunning work of scholarship and imagination by one of the most remarkable non-fiction writers in Britain. Four questions consumed Shelley and coloured everything he wrote. Who, or what, was he? What was his purpose? Where had he come from? And where was he going? He sought the answers in order to free and empower not only himself, but the whole human race. A startlingly original new look at Shelley, a stunning work of scholarship and imagination by one of the most remarkable non-fiction writers in Britain. Four questions consumed Shelley and coloured everything he wrote. Who, or what, was he? What was his purpose? Where had he come from? And where was he going? He sought the answers in order to free and empower not only himself, but the whole human race. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Dragons, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: Dragons, fantasy, game of thrones, George R.R. Martin. G.R.R, house of the dragon, Martin, Targaryen - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Elio M. Garcia, George R.R. Martin, Linda Antonsson This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good. Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros. This lavish visual history—featuring over 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good. Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Non-Fiction - Product tags: culture, Gary Numan, history, music - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Gary Numan Gary Numan is one of Britain's most important and respected musical artists. He has been lauded by everyone from Prince ('His album Replicas never left my turntable . . . There are people still trying to work out what a genius he was') through the Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails to Lady Gaga (' proves music has always been really inventive for the masses'). (R)evolution is Numan's long-awaited memoir; one that charts his two lives. The first: from growing up in west London, where he was expelled from school and beaten up daily for looking different, before discovering his first synthesiser and conquering the music world in rapid time; to the extravagance, the undiagnosed Asperger's and the slow decline of a career that faded into near obscurity. The second: a twenty-plus year renaissance, catalysed by the date with a super-fan, which has allowed Gary to rediscover his creativity, produce some of his best music and become the true Godfather of electro-pop. This will be the story of one man, several dozen synthesisers, multiple issues and two desperately different lives. Gary Numan is one of Britain's most important and respected musical artists. He has been lauded by everyone from Prince ('His album Replicas never left my turntable ... There are people still trying to work out what a genius he was') through the Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails to Lady Gaga (' proves music has always been really inventive for the masses'). (R)evolution is Numan's long-awaited memoir; one that charts his two lives. The first: from growing up in west London, where he was expelled from school and beaten up daily for looking different, before discovering his first synthesiser and conquering the music world in rapid time; to the extravagance, the undiagnosed Asperger's and the slow decline of a career that faded into near obscurity. The second: a twenty-plus year renaissance, catalysed by the date with a super-fan, which has allowed Gary to rediscover his creativity, produce some of his best music and become the true Godfather of electro-pop. This will be the story of one man, several dozen synthesisers, multiple issues and two desperately different lives. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fiction, Other - Product tags: culture, leonard cohen, music - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Clothbound Hardback - Product Writer: Leonard Cohen NATIONAL BESTSELLER An unprecedented glimpse into the formation of the legendary talent of Leonard Cohen. Before the celebrated late-career world tours, before the Grammy awards, before the chart-topping albums, before “Hallelujah” and “So Long, Marianne” and “Famous Blue Raincoat,” the young Leonard Cohen wrote poetry and fiction and yearned for literary stardom. In A Ballet of Lepers , readers will discover that the magic that animated Cohen’s unforgettable body of work was present from the very beginning. Written between 1956 in Montreal, just as Cohen was publishing his first poetry collection, and 1961, when he’d settled on Greece’s Hydra island, the pieces in this collection offer startling insight into Cohen’s imagination and creative process, and explore themes that would permeate his later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire to longing, whether for love, family, freedom, or transcendence. The titular novel, A Ballet of Lepers —one he later remarked was “probably a better novel” than his celebrated book The Favourite Game —is a haunting examination of these elements, while the fifteen stories, as well as the playscript, probe the inner demons of his characters, many of whom could function as stand-ins for the author himself. Meditative, surprising, playful, and provocative, A Ballet of Lepers is vivid in its detail, unsparing in its gaze, and reveals the great artist and visceral genius like never before. NATIONAL BESTSELLER An unprecedented glimpse into the formation of the legendary talent of Leonard Cohen. Before the celebrated late-career world tours, before the Grammy awards, before the chart-topping albums, before “Hallelujah” and “So Long, Marianne” and “Famous Blue Raincoat,” the young Leonard Cohen wrote poetry and fiction and yearned for literary stardom. In A Ballet of Lepers , readers will discover that the magic that animated Cohen’s unforgettable body of work was present from the very beginning. Written between 1956 in Montreal, just as Cohen was publishing his first poetry collection, and 1961, when he’d settled on Greece’s Hydra island, the pieces in this collection offer startling insight into Cohen’s imagination and creative process, and explore themes that would permeate his later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire to longing, whether for love, family, freedom, or transcendence. The titular novel, A Ballet of Lepers —one he later remarked was “probably a better novel” than his celebrated book The Favourite Game —is a haunting examination of these elements, while the fifteen stories, as well as the playscript, probe the inner demons of his characters, many of whom could function as stand-ins for the author himself. Meditative, surprising, playful, and provocative, A Ballet of Lepers is vivid in its detail, unsparing in its gaze, and reveals the great artist and visceral genius like never before. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Garden, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Flowers, Garden, Gardening, Plants - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Marianne Willburn Adventurous Gardener seeks relationship with Tropical Plant… As featured in The New York Times. Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Gold Award of Achievement in the Book Writing General Readership Category. Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Silver Award of Achievement in the Publisher/Book General Readership Category. Tropical plants are energizing. They awaken a tired summer garden with lush, sensuous foliage and fascinating flowers and turn a suburban patio into a sophisticated, late-night paradise. But if you garden in a temperate climate and have been reluctant to commit to what you’re sure will be too much work, it’s time to let Tropical Plants and How to Love Them author Marianne Willburn act as your tropical matchmaker. Using five relationship types to help you understand the different levels of care required for many common (and uncommon!) tropicals, Marianne introduces you to an impressive array of outstanding tropical plants by providing care instructions, easy tips for seeing these tropical beauties safely through the winter, and advice for designing a tropical paradise of your own. Tropical Plants and How to Love Them gives you permission to jump headfirst into: A summer romance that ends with the first frost. A long-term commitment to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. A friends-with-benefits relationship that yields exotic flavors and fragrances. A breakup with that high-maintenance beauty. A best friend relationship that lasts a lifetime. Adventurous Gardener seeks relationship with Tropical Plant... As featured in The New York Times. Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Gold Award of Achievement in the Book Writing General Readership Category. Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Silver Award of Achievement in the Publisher/Book General Readership Category. Tropical plants are energizing. They awaken a tired summer garden with lush, sensuous foliage and fascinating flowers and turn a suburban patio into a sophisticated, late-night paradise. But if you garden in a temperate climate and have been reluctant to commit to what you’re sure will be too much work, it’s time to let Tropical Plants and How to Love Them author Marianne Willburn act as your tropical matchmaker. Using five relationship types to help you understand the different levels of care required for many common (and uncommon! ) tropicals, Marianne introduces you to an impressive array of outstanding tropical plants by providing care instructions, easy tips for seeing these tropical beauties safely through the winter, and advice for designing a tropical paradise of your own. Tropical Plants and How to Love Them gives you permission to jump headfirst into: A summer romance that ends with the first frost. A long-term commitment to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. A friends-with-benefits relationship that yields exotic flavors and fragrances. A breakup with that high-maintenance beauty. A best friend relationship that lasts a lifetime. From the striking red leaves of the Abyssinian banana to the unusual flowers and healing powers of turmeric, there are... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, arts, painting - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Meghan Wells Tips, techniques, and step-by-step lessons for learning to paint whimsical artwork in vibrant acrylic. Colorways: Acrylic Animals teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint vibrant, colorful renditions of animals from around the globe. Grab your paints, canvas, and imagination because it's time to paint pointillistic pandas, tetradic llamas, vibrant flamingos, and complementary cows...and that's just the beginning! Each step-by-step project in Colorways: Acrylic Animals shows you not only how to capture an animal’s likeness, but also how touse color to create magical, other-worldly, and whimsical paintings. You'll also learn how to use acrylic paint to add texture and fanciful flourishes, like florals and collage, to your glorious animal subjects. The Colorways series from Walter Foster teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork that's full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. In the Colorways series, flamingos are green, giraffes boast multicolored spots, and raccoons feature blue undertones. Tips, techniques, and step-by-step lessons for learning to paint whimsical artwork in vibrant acrylic. Colorways: Acrylic Animals teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint vibrant, colorful renditions of animals from around the globe. Grab your paints, canvas, and imagination because it's time to paint pointillistic pandas, tetradic llamas, vibrant flamingos, and complementary cows... and that's just the beginning! Each step-by-step project in Colorways: Acrylic Animals shows you not only how to capture an animal’s likeness, but also how touse color to create magical, other-worldly, and whimsical paintings. You'll also learn how to use acrylic paint to add texture and fanciful flourishes, like florals and collage, to your glorious animal subjects. The Colorways series from Walter Foster teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork that's full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. In the Colorways series, flamingos are green, giraffes boast multicolored spots, and raccoons feature blue undertones. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: ancient greece, ancient rome, Art, arts, divination, Esoteric, I Ching, painting - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Robert Temple An examination of the shadow side of prophecy in human history and our attitudes toward fate and predicting the future. • Explores the divinatory techniques and traditions of classical Greece and Rome as compared with ancient China • Contains new information concerning the location of the Greek Oracle of the Dead at Baia • Shows how the latest discoveries in science may validate the system of the I Ching Many methods for predicting the future, such as tarot, runes, the I Ching, and other divinatory oracles, can be traced back to ancient cultures. In Oracles of the Dead Robert Temple examines the Greek and Roman traditions and techniques of divination and compares them to those of ancient China. He reveals the real physical location of the "hell" of the ancient Greeks--known in antiquity as the Oracle of the Dead and used for séances intended to contact the spirits of the dead--and provides photographs from his explorations there. Relating them to the ancient belief in the Oracle of the Dead, Temple examines the various mysteries associated with Delphi and the other oracles of the ancient world and explains how they were used to allow visitors to experience contact with the divine. Furthermore, his examination of the Chinese oracular system shows how the latest developments in science are validating the system of the I Ching. An examination of the shadow side of prophecy in human history and our attitudes toward fate and predicting the future. • Explores the divinatory techniques and traditions of classical Greece and Rome as compared with ancient China • Contains new information concerning the location of the Greek Oracle of the Dead at Baia • Shows how the latest discoveries in science may validate the system of the I Ching Many methods for predicting the future, such as tarot, runes, the I Ching, and other divinatory oracles, can be traced back to ancient cultures. In Oracles of the Dead Robert Temple examines the Greek and Roman traditions and techniques of divination and compares them to those of ancient China. He reveals the real physical location of the "hell" of the ancient Greeks--known in antiquity as the Oracle of the Dead and used for séances intended to contact the spirits of the dead--and provides photographs from his explorations there. Relating them to the ancient belief in the Oracle of the Dead, Temple examines the various mysteries associated with Delphi and the other oracles of the ancient world and explains how they were used to allow visitors to experience contact with the divine. Furthermore, his examination of the Chinese oracular system shows how the latest developments in science are validating the system of the I Ching. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, historical, witcher - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Andrzej Sapkowski "A fantastic novel that any fan of The Witcher will instantly appreciate." —The Gamer Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series has become a fantasy phenomenon, finding millions of fans worldwide and inspiring the hit Netflix show and video games. Now the bestselling author introduces readers to a new hero on an epic journey in The Tower of Fools, the first book of the Hussite Trilogy. The Tower of Fools is an historical fantasy novel set during the Hussite Wars in Bohemia during the 1400s, a period of religious conflict and persecution. Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursued not only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition. In a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm—the Tower of Fools. The Tower is an asylum for the mad...or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. And escaping it, avoiding the conflict around him, and keeping his own sanity will prove more difficult than he ever imagined "A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness." —Joe Abercrombie "This is historical fantasy done right." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A highly enjoyable historical fantasy." —Booklist "A fantastic novel that any fan of The Witcher will instantly appreciate. " —The Gamer Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series has become a fantasy phenomenon, finding millions of fans worldwide and inspiring the hit Netflix show and video games. Now the bestselling author introduces readers to a new hero on an epic journey in The Tower of Fools, the first book of the Hussite Trilogy. The Tower of Fools is an historical novel set during the Hussite Wars in Bohemia during the 1400s, a period of religious conflict and persecution. Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursued not only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition. In a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm—the Tower of Fools. The Tower is an asylum for the mad... or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. And escaping it, avoiding the conflict around him, and keeping his own sanity will prove more difficult than he ever imagined "A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness. " —Joe Abercrombie "This is historical fantasy done right. " —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A highly enjoyable historical fantasy. " —Booklist - Product type: simple - Product categories: Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, witcher - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Andrzej Sapkowski Introducing Geralt the Witcher - revered and hated - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the best-selling series that inspired the Witcher video games and a major Netflix show. Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers and lifelong training have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary killer: he hunts the vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil; not everything fair is good...and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth. Andrzej Sapkowski, winner of the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement award, started an international phenomenon with his Witcher series. The Last Wish is the perfect introduction to this one-of-a-kind fantasy world. Introducing Geralt the Witcher - revered and hated - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the best-selling series that inspired the Witcher video games and a major Netflix show. Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers and lifelong training have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary killer: he hunts the vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil; not everything fair is good... and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth. Andrzej Sapkowski, winner of the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement award, started an international phenomenon with his Witcher series. The Last Wish is the perfect introduction to this one-of-a-kind fantasy world. - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: darwin, dna, evolution, history, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: John and Mary Gribbin The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. The idea of evolution had been around, in various guises, since the time of Ancient Greece. And nor did theorizing about evolution stop with what Daniel Dennett called "Darwin’s dangerous idea." In this riveting new book, bestselling science writers John and Mary Gribbin explore the history of the idea of evolution, showing how Darwin's theory built on what went before and how it was developed in the twentieth century, through an understanding of genetics and the biochemical basis of evolution, into the so-called "modern synthesis" and beyond. Darwin deserves his recognition as the primary proponent of the idea of natural selection, but as the authors show, his contribution was one link in a chain that extends back into antiquity and is still being forged today. The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. The idea of evolution had been around, in various guises, since the time of Ancient Greece. And nor did theorizing about evolution stop with what Daniel Dennett called "Darwin’s dangerous idea. " In this riveting new book, bestselling science writers John and Mary Gribbin explore the history of the idea of evolution, showing how Darwin's theory built on what went before and how it was developed in the twentieth century, through an understanding of genetics and the biochemical basis of evolution, into the so-called "modern synthesis" and beyond. Darwin deserves his recognition as the primary proponent of the idea of natural selection, but as the authors show, his contribution was one link in a chain that extends back into antiquity and is still being forged today. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Culture, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Esoteric, history, knights templar - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: John Huges-Wilson In this ground-breaking volume, Colonel John Hughes-Wilson charts the history of intelligence- from its biblical origins to the onset of the surveillance state in the digital age- and lifts the veil of secrecy off this clandestine and murky world. Comprehensive in its range, On Intelligence skillfully examines the dangerous uncertainties of spies and human intelligence; how the Cold War became an electronic intelligence war; the technical revolution that began with he use of reconnaissance photography in the First World War and during the Cuban Missile Crisis; how signals intelligence gave America one of its greatest victories; how Wikileaks really happened; and whether 9/11 could have been avoided if America's post-Cold War intelligence agencies had adapted to the new world of international terrorism. From yesterday's spies to tomorrow's cyber world, On Intelligence is a fascinating and thought-provoking insight into this ever-changing and ever-relevant subject. In this ground-breaking volume, Colonel John Hughes-Wilson charts the history of intelligence- from its biblical origins to the onset of the surveillance state in the digital age- and lifts the veil of secrecy off this clandestine and murky world. Comprehensive in its range, On Intelligence skillfully examines the dangerous uncertainties of spies and human intelligence; how the Cold War became an electronic intelligence war; the technical revolution that began with he use of reconnaissance photography in the First World War and during the Cuban Missile Crisis; how signals intelligence gave America one of its greatest victories; how Wikileaks really happened; and whether 9/11 could have been avoided if America's post-Cold War intelligence agencies had adapted to the new world of international terrorism. From yesterday's spies to tomorrow's cyber world, On Intelligence is a fascinating and thought-provoking insight into this ever-changing and ever-relevant subject. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Buddhism, Esoteric, tantra, Tibet - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Arcturus One of the greatest works created by any culture and one of the most influential of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but strangely all of these have been partial abridgements. Now the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty. One of the greatest works created by any culture and one of the most influential of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but strangely all of these have been partial abridgements. Now the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Biography, Fiction, Poetry - Product tags: Poetry - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: James Fenton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to the most important poets in our literature. In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. -- Kubla Khan In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to the most important poets in our literature. In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. -- Kubla Khan - Product type: simple - Product categories: History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: history, Japan, Japanese - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Inazo Nitobe This classic text by Inazo Nitobe defining the moral code of the warrior class or Samurai has had a huge impact both in the West and in Japan itself. It provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities of rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honour, loyalty and self-control essential to the lives of samurai. This classic text by Inazo Nitobe defining the moral code of the warrior class or Samurai has had a huge impact both in the West and in Japan itself. 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Handle: 25 cm Height: 38 cm Width: 34 cm - Product type: simple - Product categories: Cats, Charms - Product tags: beads, Cats, ceramic, charms - Product shipping classes: AU Post Colorful cat porcelain beads for charm bracelets or jewellery making. Please specify your preferred colour(s) after ordering. Size: 1.5cm Hole Size: 0.25cm Colorful cat porcelain beads for charm bracelets or jewellery making. Please specify your preferred colour(s) after ordering. Size: 1. 5cm Hole Size: 0. 25cm - Product type: simple - Product categories: Clothing - Product tags: black, leggings, skirt - Product shipping classes: AU Post All over print dragonfly floral pattern leggings with skirt attached to leggings. Size 12/14. Knit fabric, machine washable. Material: 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane. All over print dragonfly floral pattern leggings with skirt attached to leggings. Size 12/14. Knit fabric, machine washable. 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Material: 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Fiction - Product tags: david parry, david william parry, script, surrealism, theatre, women in mayhem - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: David William Parry ‘So, Rev. Parry presents us with a tricky situation. His chaos is reminiscent of Purgatory, with a guide, a figure, called the “Dancing Pilot,” like Dante’s Virgil. The content of the piece, therefore, has all the hallmarks of Absurd Theatre, or a series of pictures by Dali.’ – Reinhard Auer, Director of Liberty Theatre of Bolzano Women In Mayhem is a nonsense dramedy in three prank-scenarios examining trans, heterosexual, and lesbian women in various worlds and clearly bewildering relationships. As such, Parry’s poetic prologue establishes the unfolding chaos before an opening act explores a struggle between a young author and his mysterious uncle. Secondly, audiences are invited to an Azerbaijani mortuary where a black Sybil judges the recently deceased President. Lastly, onlookers witness a clash between the journalist James Cameron and an elderly Dr. Albert Schweitzer in the latter’s hospital in Gabon. Each performance being eventually crowned by an anarchistic epilogue, which rolls activism and dramatherapy together. ‘So, Rev. Parry presents us with a tricky situation. His chaos is reminiscent of Purgatory, with a guide, a figure, called the “Dancing Pilot,” like Dante’s Virgil. The content of the piece, therefore, has all the hallmarks of Absurd Theatre, or a series of pictures by Dali. ’ – Reinhard Auer, Director of Liberty Theatre of Bolzano Women In Mayhem is a nonsense dramedy in three prank-scenarios examining trans, heterosexual, and lesbian women in various worlds and clearly bewildering relationships. As such, Parry’s poetic prologue establishes the unfolding chaos before an opening act explores a struggle between a young author and his mysterious uncle. Secondly, audiences are invited to an Azerbaijani mortuary where a black Sybil judges the recently deceased President. Lastly, onlookers witness a clash between the journalist James Cameron and an elderly Dr. Albert Schweitzer in the latter’s hospital in Gabon. Each performance being eventually crowned by an anarchistic epilogue, which rolls activism and dramatherapy together. All in all, by following Edward Lear’s inspiration, Parry aims to stage the madness characteristic of modern times, while involving everyone present in breaking the boundaries of theatrical expectation in the most entertaining way imaginable. Rev. David William Parry is a British priest with the Old Catholic Apostolic Church, author, and theatrical. As a teenager, he sensed that he was homosexual and became involved in human rights movements, including protests with the Gay Liberation Front as well as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. - Product type: variable - Product categories: Artwork, Bags Lightweight, durable, and ideal for printing your artwork in picture-perfect quality—this polyester canvas tote bag does it all. The inside has a sleek, black lining, and its comfortable straps come in three beautiful colors.   100% Polyester canvas Black interior 3 different strap color options   18" × 18'' Width, cm 45. 72 Length, cm 45. 72 Strap length, cm 73. 70 All over print - Product type: simple - Product categories: Dragons, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: Dragons, fantasy, G.R.R. Martin, house of dragons - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: G.R.R. Martin THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms turned to ash. So began the Targaryens’ bloody rule, with fire and blood. Setting brother against brother, mother against daughter, and dragon against dragon. Chronicled by a learned maester of the Citadel, this thrilling and bloody history of Westeros tells the story of where the battle for the Iron Throne began… THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms turned to ash. So began the Targaryens’ bloody rule, with fire and blood. Setting brother against brother, mother against daughter, and dragon against dragon. Chronicled by a learned maester of the Citadel, this thrilling and bloody history of Westeros tells the story of where the battle for the Iron Throne began... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Dragons, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: Dragons, fantasy, G.R.R. Martin - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: G.R.R. Martin This lavish visual history—featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragon lords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good. Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros. This lavish visual history—featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragon lords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good. Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Dragons, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: Dragon, LED, lights, mug Novelty mug that outshines all others. This dragon mug is autoactivated by a sensor which detects when it has liquid in the mug and the LED lights turn on automatically, cycling through the full spectrum. No need to turn on or off, the lights come on as soon as you fill the mug to 1/4 full. Batteries included and are inside the bottom of the mug. Careful handwash only, contains electrical components. Do not submerse the external bottom of the mug in water or liquid. Material: Acrylic Power: Battery Operated Novelty mug that outshines all others. 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Made of high-quality natural green aventurine, this 20mm crystal carving is a perfect addition to your collection. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Cats, Ornaments & Decor - Product tags: Cats, China, good luck, Japan, maneki-neko - Product shipping classes: AU Post The Maneki-Neko (招き猫, lit. 'Beckoning Cat') is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. It is also known in China as Jīnmāo. These cats are often seen in shops and homes and are believed to bestow good fortune. Originally, maneki-neko were white, but over the years with the combination of Feng Shui, different color variations were born. The original white color is to get good luck and overall good fortune, while black is to ward off evil, red is for good health, yellow or gold is for wealth, and pink is for romance. The Maneki-Neko (招き猫, lit.  'Beckoning Cat') is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. It is also known in China as Jīnmāo. These cats are often seen in shops and homes and are believed to bestow good fortune. Originally, maneki-neko were white, but over the years with the combination of Feng Shui, different color variations were born. The original white color is to get good luck and overall good fortune, while black is to ward off evil, red is for good health, yellow or gold is for wealth, and pink is for romance. Available in: White Gold Black Mint Sky Blue Red Pink Lilac Creamy Yellow - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fiction, Halloween, Horror - Product tags: horror, stephen king - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stephen King Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control. As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217 and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive? Somewhere, somehow, there is an evil force in the hotel - and that, too, is beginning to shine . . . . Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control. As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217 and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive? Somewhere, somehow, there is an evil force in the hotel - and that, too, is beginning to shine ... . - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, tolkien - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: J.R.R. Tolkien This single-volume paperback edition is the definitive text, fully restored with almost 400 corrections – with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien – and features a striking new cover. Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, all three parts of the epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, in one paperback. Features the definitive edition of the text, fold-out flaps with the original two-colour maps, and a revised and expanded index. This single-volume paperback edition is the definitive text, fully restored with almost 400 corrections – with the full co-operation of Christopher Tolkien – and features a striking new cover. Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, all three parts of the epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, in one paperback. Features the definitive edition of the text, fold-out flaps with the original two-colour maps, and a revised and expanded index. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Cats, Charms, Halloween - Product tags: Cats, charms - Product shipping classes: AU Post For the lovers of black cats. Perfect for Halloween: Add a touch of Halloween spirit to your jewelry collection. High Quality: Made with durable materials that will last for years to come. Please let us know which design you prefer. Material: Alloy and enamel. For the lovers of black cats. Perfect for Halloween: Add a touch of Halloween spirit to your jewelry collection. High Quality: Made with durable materials that will last for years to come. Please let us know which design you prefer. 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Led lights are not included. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Arts & Crafts, Books, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Art, neil gaiman - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Neil Gaiman A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell. “The world always seems brighter when you have just made something that wasn't there before." - Neil Gaiman Drawn from Gaiman's trove of published speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, Art Matters is an embodiment of this remarkable multi-media artist's vision an exploration of how reading, imagining, and creating can transform the world and our lives. Art Matters bring together four of Gaiman's most beloved writings on creativity and artistry: “Credo", his remarkably concise and relevant manifesto on free expression, first delivered in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings, "Make Good Art," his famous 2012 commencement address delivered at the Philadelphia University of the Arts “Making a Chair," a poem about the joys of creating something, even when words won't come, "On Libraries, an impassioned argument for libraries that illuminates their importance to our future and celebrates how they foster readers and daydreamers. Featuring original illustrations by Gaiman's longtime illustrator, Chris Riddell, Art Matters is a stirring testament to the freedom of ideas that inspires us to make art in the face of adversity, and dares us to choose to be bold. A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell. “The world always seems brighter when you have just made something that wasn't there before. " - Neil Gaiman Drawn from Gaiman's trove of published speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, Art Matters is an embodiment of this remarkable multi-media artist's vision an exploration of how reading, imagining, and creating can transform the world and our lives. Art Matters bring together four of Gaiman's most beloved writings on creativity and artistry: “Credo", his remarkably concise and relevant manifesto on free expression, first delivered in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings, "Make Good Art," his famous 2012 commencement address delivered at the Philadelphia University of the Arts “Making a Chair," a poem about the joys of creating something, even when words won't come, "On Libraries, an impassioned argument for libraries that illuminates their importance to our future and celebrates how they foster readers and daydreamers. Featuring original illustrations by Gaiman's longtime illustrator, Chris Riddell, Art Matters is a stirring testament to the freedom of ideas that inspires us to make art in the face of adversity, and dares us to choose to be bold. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett The third in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching. When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to young witch Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. For ever. It will take all the young witch's skill and cunning, as well as help from the legendary Granny Weatherwax and the irrepressible Wee Free Men, to survive until Spring. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring.... .... Spring won't come. The third in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching. When the Spirit of Winter takes a fancy to young witch Tiffany Aching, he wants her to stay in his gleaming, frozen world. For ever. It will take all the young witch's skill and cunning, as well as help from the legendary Granny Weatherwax and the irrepressible Wee Free Men, to survive until Spring. Because if Tiffany doesn't make it to Spring... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett The thirty-seventh Discworld novel and sixth in the Wizards series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans. Football has come to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork. And now, the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match without using magic . . . so they're in the mood for trying everything else. This is not going to be a gentleman's game. The prospect of the Big Match draws in a street urchin with a wonderful talent for kicking a tin can, a maker of jolly good pies, a young woman who might just turn out to be the greatest fashion model there has ever been, and the mysterious Mr Nutt, who has something powerful, and dark, locked away inside him. As the match approaches, secrets are forced into the light and four lives will be entangled and changed for ever. Here we go, here we go, here we go! 'This isn't just football, it's Discworld football. Or, to borrow another phrase, it's about life, the Universe and everything' - The Times Unseen Academicals is the sixth book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. The thirty-seventh Discworld novel and sixth in the Wizards series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans. Football has come to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork. And now, the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match without using magic ... so they're in the mood for trying everything else. This is not going to be a gentleman's game. The prospect of the Big Match draws in a street urchin with a wonderful talent for kicking a tin can, a maker of jolly good pies, a young woman who might just turn out to be the greatest fashion model there has ever been, and the mysterious Mr Nutt, who has something powerful, and dark, locked away inside him. As the match approaches, secrets are forced into the light and four lives will be entangled and changed for ever. Here we go, here we go, here we go! 'This isn't just football, it's Discworld football. Or, to borrow another phrase, it's about life, the Universe and everything' - The Times Unseen Academicals is the sixth book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett The new Discworld novel from the master sees Sam Vimes investigating a country house murder, and is Terry Pratchett's fiftieth book. Eighth book of the original and best CITY WATCH series, now reinterpreted in BBC's The Watch. 'Snuff is entertaining, with all Pratchett's genius on display' - Sunday Express The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . . 'The jurisdiction of a good man extends to the end of the world.' It is a truth universally acknowledged that a policeman taking a holiday would barely have had time to open his suitcase before he finds his first corpse. Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is on holiday in the pleasant and innocent countryside, but not for him a mere body in the wardrobe. There are many, many bodies - and an ancient crime more terrible than murder. He is out of his jurisdiction, out of his depth, out of bacon sandwiches; and out of his mind. But never out of guile. Where there is a crime there must be a punishment. They say that in the end all sins are forgiven. Vimes is about to uncover the exception. The new Discworld novel from the master sees Sam Vimes investigating a country house murder, and is Terry Pratchett's fiftieth book. Eighth book of the original and best CITY WATCH series, now reinterpreted in BBC's The Watch. 'Snuff is entertaining, with all Pratchett's genius on display' - Sunday Express The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is ... 'The jurisdiction of a good man extends to the end of the world. ' It is a truth universally acknowledged that a policeman taking a holiday would barely have had time to open his suitcase before he finds his first corpse. Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is on holiday in the pleasant and innocent countryside, but not for him a mere body in the wardrobe. There are many, many bodies - and an ancient crime more terrible than murder. He is out of his jurisdiction, out of his depth, out of bacon sandwiches; and out of his mind. But never out of guile. Where there is a crime there must be a punishment. They say that in the end all sins are forgiven. Vimes is about to uncover the exception. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, terry pratchett - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett The Discworld's first train comes steaming into town and causes Moist von Lipwig all sorts of problems in this, the final, glorious adult novel in Terry Pratchett's legendary, multi-million-selling sequence. To the consternation of the patrician, Lord Vetinari, a new invention has arrived in Ankh-Morpork - a great clanging monster of a machine that harnesses the power of all of the elements - earth, air, fire and water. This being Ankh-Morpork, it's soon drawing astonished crowds, some of whom caught the zeitgeist early and arrive armed with notepads and very sensible rainwear. Moist von Lipwig is not a man who enjoys hard work - as master of the Post Office, the Mint and the Royal Bank his input is, of course, vital . . . but largely dependent on words, which are fortunately not very heavy and don't always need greasing. However, he does enjoy being alive, which makes a new job offer from Vetinari hard to refuse . . . Steam is rising over Discworld, driven by Mister Simnel, the man with cap and sliding rule who has an interesting arrangement with the sine and cosine. Moist will have to grapple with gallons of grease, goblins, a fat controller with a history of throwing employees down the stairs and some very angry dwarfs if he's going to stop it all going off the rails . . . The Discworld's first train comes steaming into town and causes Moist von Lipwig all sorts of problems in this, the final, glorious novel in Terry Pratchett's legendary, multi-million-selling sequence. To the consternation of the patrician, Lord Vetinari, a new invention has arrived in Ankh-Morpork - a great clanging monster of a machine that harnesses the power of all of the elements- earth, air, fire and water. This being Ankh-Morpork, it's soon drawing astonished crowds, some of whom caught the zeitgeist early and arrive armed with notepads and very sensible rainwear. Moist von Lipwig is not a man who enjoys hard work - as master of the Post Office, the Mint and the Royal Bank his input is, of course, vital ... but largely dependent on words, which are fortunately not very heavy and don't always need greasing. However, he does enjoy being alive, which makes a new job offer from Vetinari hard to refuse ... Steam is rising over Discworld, driven by Mister Simnel, the man with cap and sliding rule who has an interesting arrangement with the sine and cosine. Moist will have to grapple with gallons of grease, goblins, a fat controller with a history of throwing employees down the stairs and some very angry dwarfs if he's going to stop it all going off the rails ... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett The thirty-sixth Discworld novel, now available in hardback as part of the Discworld Collector's Library. 'Whoever said you can't fool an honest man wasn't one.' The Royal Bank is facing a crisis, and it's time for a change of management. Who would not wish for that job? It's a job for life. But, as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning, the life is not necessarily for long. The Chief Cashier is almost certainly a vampire. There's something nameless in the cellar (and the cellar itself is pretty nameless), it turns out that the Royal Mint runs at a loss, and people actually want to know where the money's gone. A 300 year old wizard is after his girlfriend, he's about to be exposed as a fraud, but the Assassins Guild might get him first. In fact lot of people want him dead. Oh. And every day he has to take the Chairman for walkies. Everywhere he looks he's making enemies. What he should be doing is . . . Making Money! The thirty-sixth Discworld novel, now available in hardback as part of the Discworld Collector's Library. 'Whoever said you can't fool an honest man wasn't one. ' The Royal Bank is facing a crisis, and it's time for a change of management. Who would not wish for that job? It's a job for life. But, as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning, the life is not necessarily for long. The Chief Cashier is almost certainly a vampire. There's something nameless in the cellar (and the cellar itself is pretty nameless), it turns out that the Royal Mint runs at a loss, and people actually want to know where the money's gone. A 300 year old wizard is after his girlfriend, he's about to be exposed as a fraud, but the Assassins Guild might get him first. In fact lot of people want him dead. Oh. And every day he has to take the Chairman for walkies. Everywhere he looks he's making enemies. What he should be doing is ... Making Money! - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett Witches Abroad is the twelfth novel in Pratchett’s phenomenally successful Discworld series. “Things have to come to an end, see. That’s how it works when you turn the world into stories. You should never have done that. You shouldn’t treat people like they was characters, like they was things. But if you do, then you’ve got to know where the story ends.” It seemed an easy job… After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn’t marry a prince? Quite hard, actually, even for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick. That’s the problem with real life — it tends to get in the way of a good story, and a good story is hard to resist. Servant girls have to marry the prince. That’s what life is all about. You can’t fight a Happy Ending, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can’t refuse. At least — up until now… Witches Abroad is the twelfth novel in Pratchett’s phenomenally successful Discworld series. “Things have to come to an end, see. That’s how it works when you turn the world into stories. You should never have done that. You shouldn’t treat people like they was characters, like they was things. But if you do, then you’ve got to know where the story ends. ” It seemed an easy job... After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn’t marry a prince? Quite hard, actually, even for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick. That’s the problem with real life — it tends to get in the way of a good story, and a good story is hard to resist. Servant girls have to marry the prince. That’s what life is all about. You can’t fight a Happy Ending, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can’t refuse. At least — up until now... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett All three instalments of the amazing Bromeliad trilogy available again in one very special edition with extra content! To the thousands of tiny nomes living under the floorboards of a large department Store, there is no Outside. No Day or Night, no Sun or Rain. They're just daft old legends. Until they hear the devastating news that the Store is to be demolished...and so their journey begins. From the store to an abandoned quarry - where they find the monster Jekub - and on to a place where they must steal one of those space shuttle things, all the nomes want is to get home again. They don't mean to cause any trouble... A magnificent trilogy of tales about a race of little people struggling to survive in a world full of humans. All three instalments of the amazing Bromeliad trilogy available again in one very special edition with extra content! To the thousands of tiny gnomes living under the floorboards of a large department Store, there is no Outside. No Day or Night, no Sun or Rain. They're just daft old legends. Until they hear the devastating news that the Store is to be demolished... and so their journey begins. From the store to an abandoned quarry - where they find the monster Jekub - and on to a place where they must steal one of those space shuttle things, all the gnomes want is to get home again. They don't mean to cause any trouble... A magnificent trilogy of tales about a race of little people struggling to survive in a world full of humans. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett’s profoundly irreverent, bestselling novels have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to the likes of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen. The Color of Magic is Terry Pratchett’s maiden voyage through the now-legendary land of Discworld. This is where it all begins — with the tourist Twoflower and his wizard guide, Rincewind. Terry Pratchett’s profoundly irreverent, bestselling novels have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to the likes of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen. The Color of Magic is Terry Pratchett’s maiden voyage through the now-legendary land of Discworld. This is where it all begins — with the tourist Twoflower and his wizard guide, Rincewind. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett Mort, like many teenagers, is gangly, unpromising, and struggling with a menial job – in his case, as Death’s apprentice. He can barely handle his simple task of ushering souls out of Discworld, but he really screws up when he meets the beautiful Princess Keli, who is scheduled to be assassinated. Going against his boss’s wishes, Mort kills Keli’s assassin instead, which angers and interferes with Fate. But Mort’s heroism seems to be for naught, since Discworld proceeds as though Keli had been killed, while Death has too much fun drinking and gambling to be any help. This is the fourth book in the Discworld series. Mort, like many teenagers, is gangly, unpromising, and struggling with a menial job – in his case, as Death’s apprentice. He can barely handle his simple task of ushering souls out of Discworld, but he really screws up when he meets the beautiful Princess Keli, who is scheduled to be assassinated. Going against his boss’s wishes, Mort kills Keli’s assassin instead, which angers and interferes with Fate. But Mort’s heroism seems to be for naught, since Discworld proceeds as though Keli had been killed, while Death has too much fun drinking and gambling to be any help. This is the fourth book in the Discworld series. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett Who’s murdering harmless old men? Who’s poisoning the Patrician? As autumn fogs hold Ankh-Morpork in their grip, the City Watch has to track down a murderer who can’t be seen. Maybe the golems know something – but the solemn men of clay, who work all day and night and are never any trouble to anyone, have started to commit suicide… It’s not as if the Watch hasn’t got problems of its own. There’s a werewolf suffering from Pre-Lunar Tension, Corporal Nobbs is hob-nobbing with the nobs, and there’s something really strange about the new dwarf recruit, especially his earrings and eyeshadow. Who can you trust when there are mobs on the street and plotters in the night and all the clues point the wrong way? In the gloom of the night, Watch Commander Sir Samuel Vimes finds that the truth may not be out there after all… Who’s murdering harmless old men? Who’s poisoning the Patrician? As autumn fogs hold Ankh-Morpork in their grip, the City Watch has to track down a murderer who can’t be seen. Maybe the golems know something – but the solemn men of clay, who work all day and night and are never any trouble to anyone, have started to commit suicide... It’s not as if the Watch hasn’t got problems of its own. There’s a werewolf suffering from Pre-Lunar Tension, Corporal Nobbs is hob-nobbing with the nobs, and there’s something really strange about the new dwarf recruit, especially his earrings and eyeshadow. Who can you trust when there are mobs on the street and plotters in the night and all the clues point the wrong way? In the gloom of the night, Watch Commander Sir Samuel Vimes finds that the truth may not be out there after all... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: G.R. Tomaini Or, Discourses On The Dharma Of Civilization & Its Odyssey Toward International Harmony: A Treatise On Intercosmopolitan Realpolitik Grounded By The Logical Necessity Of Civilizationism “G.R. Tomaini synthesizes the ethical thought of Immanuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, and John Rawls toward the aspiration of constructing a formidable Leibnizian Theory of Justice as Harmony, itself.” – Dr. Slavoj Žižek “G.R. Tomaini is a highly ambitious poet-philosopher obsessed with encyclopedic scope yet mindful of how contingency and incongruity undercuts any grand system in philosophy.” – Dr. Cornel West This groundbreaking exploration intertwines the enigmatic realms of consciousness and civilization. Authored by G.R. Tomaini, this compelling philosophical treatise invites readers to delve into the depths of the human psyche, unveiling the profound connections between individual awareness and the evolution of society. Or, Discourses On The Dharma Of Civilization & Its Odyssey Toward International Harmony: A Treatise On Intercosmopolitan Realpolitik Grounded By The Logical Necessity Of Civilizationism “G. R. Tomaini synthesizes the ethical thought of Immanuel Kant, G. W. F. Hegel, and John Rawls toward the aspiration of constructing a formidable Leibnizian Theory of Justice as Harmony, itself. ” – Dr. Slavoj Žižek “G. R. Tomaini is a highly ambitious poet-philosopher obsessed with encyclopedic scope yet mindful of how contingency and incongruity undercuts any grand system in philosophy. ” – Dr. Cornel West This groundbreaking exploration intertwines the enigmatic realms of consciousness and civilization. Authored by G. R. Tomaini, this compelling philosophical treatise invites readers to delve into the depths of the human psyche, unveiling the profound connections between individual awareness and the evolution of society. Tomaini deploys the term Tractatus (Latin for “treatise”) to evoke images of prominent philosophical works such as Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. Tractatus Perfectio-Philosophicus (Treatise on Philosophical Perfection) demonstrates its philosophical lineage by adopting a similar title, aspiring towards the goal of a philosophical framework that lays the foundations for the betterment of civilization. Following on from G. R. Tomaini’s Encyclopedia of American Idealism and influenced by renowned academics such Cornel West, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Slavoj Žižek, and Gary Dorrien — a student of John Rawls — Tractatus Perfectio-Philosophicus invites the reader to undertake an exploration of civilization’s journey towards harmony. Building upon Derek Parfit’s groundbreaking insights, Tomaini delves into the ethical thought of Kant, Hegel, Rawls,... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: hinduism, mythology, religion - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alexander Jacob This abrégé of Jacob’s 2005 study Ātman: A Reconstruction of the Solar Cosmology of the Indo-Europeans (Hildesheim: Georg Olms) focuses on the cosmological insights that inform ancient Indo-European religions and, in particular, on the most significant trinity worshipped by the ancient Indo-Āryans - Agni-Vāyu-Āditya - which represents the forms that the cosmic fire takes in the underworld of Earth before it is installed as the sun in the Heaven of our universe. This is not a sociological Trinity, as Dumézil’s studies, for example, would lead one to believe. Rather, it is an understanding of the divine fire that informs the macrocosm as well as the human microcosm. The present essay should thus serve to correct the misleading sociological orientations of Dumézilian comparative mythology. At the same time, it will give the reader a glimpse into the extraordinary depth of vision of the prisca theologia of the Indo-Europeans. This abrégé of Jacob’s 2005 study Ātman: A Reconstruction of the Solar Cosmology of the Indo-Europeans (Hildesheim: Georg Olms) focuses on the cosmological insights that inform ancient Indo-European religions and, in particular, on the most significant trinity worshipped by the ancient Indo-Āryans - Agni-Vāyu-Āditya - which represents the forms that the cosmic fire takes in the underworld of Earth before it is installed as the sun in the Heaven of our universe. This is not a sociological Trinity, as Dumézil’s studies, for example, would lead one to believe. Rather, it is an understanding of the divine fire that informs the macrocosm as well as the human microcosm. The present essay should thus serve to correct the misleading sociological orientations of Dumézilian comparative mythology. At the same time, it will give the reader a glimpse into the extraordinary depth of vision of the prisca theologia of the Indo-Europeans. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: history, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stephen Hawking This landmark book is for those of us who prefer words to equations; this is the story of the ultimate quest for knowledge, the ongoing search for the secrets at the heart of time and space. Its author, Stephen W. Hawking, is arguably the greatest mind since Einstein. From the vantage point of the wheelchair, where he has spent the last 20 years trapped by Lou Gehrig’s disease, Professor Hawking has transformed our view of the universe. A Brief History of Time is Hawking’s classic introduction to today’s most important scientific ideas about the cosmos. This landmark book is for those of us who prefer words to equations; this is the story of the ultimate quest for knowledge, the ongoing search for the secrets at the heart of time and space. Its author, Stephen W. Hawking, is arguably the greatest mind since Einstein. From the vantage point of the wheelchair, where he has spent the last 20 years trapped by Lou Gehrig’s disease, Professor Hawking has transformed our view of the universe. A Brief History of Time is Hawking’s classic introduction to today’s most important scientific ideas about the cosmos. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, horror - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stephen King In this first novel in his epic fantasy masterpiece, Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey into good and evil, in a desolate world which frighteningly echoes our own. In his first step towards the powerful and mysterious Dark Tower, Roland encounters an alluring woman named Alice, begins a friendship with Jake, a kid from New York, and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black. Both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike, THE GUNSLINGER leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next chapter. And the Tower is closer. In this first novel in his epic fantasy masterpiece, Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey into good and evil, in a desolate world which frighteningly echoes our own. In his first step towards the powerful and mysterious Dark Tower, Roland encounters an alluring woman named Alice, begins a friendship with Jake, a kid from New York, and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black. Both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike, THE GUNSLINGER leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next chapter. And the Tower is closer. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fiction, Science Fiction - Product tags: Science Fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Frank Herbert 50th Anniversary Edition. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud’dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family – and would bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. Frank Herbert’s death in 1986 was a tragic loss, yet the astounding legacy of his visionary fiction will live forever. 50th Anniversary Edition. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud’dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family – and would bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. Frank Herbert’s death in 1986 was a tragic loss, yet the astounding legacy of his visionary fiction will live forever. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Terry Pratchett The eighth Discworld novel. An aura of mean-minded resentfulness is thick in the streets of Ankh-Morpork. Insurrection is in the air. The Haves and Have-Nots are about to fall out all over again. The Have-Nots want some of their own magic. But magic in the hands of amateurs is a dangerous thing. The City Watch is the last line of defence against such unnatural goings-on. But when even the Watch have trouble telling Right from Wrong, you know that Law and Order ain’t what it used to be. But that’s all about to change. The eighth Discworld novel. An aura of mean-minded resentfulness is thick in the streets of Ankh-Morpork. Insurrection is in the air. The Haves and Have-Nots are about to fall out all over again. The Have-Nots want some of their own magic. But magic in the hands of amateurs is a dangerous thing. The City Watch is the last line of defence against such unnatural goings-on. But when even the Watch have trouble telling Right from Wrong, you know that Law and Order ain’t what it used to be. But that’s all about to change. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, Science Fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Stephen Baxter, Terry Pratchett 1916: the Western Front. Private Percy Blakeney wakes up. 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Cop Monica Jansson is exploring the burned-out home of a reclusive (some said mad, others dangerous) scientist when she finds a curious gadget – a box containing some wiring, a three-way switch and a... potato. It is the prototype of an invention that will change the way Mankind views his world for ever. And that is an understatement if ever there was one... This is the first novel in The Long Earth series. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, History, Non-Fiction, Science - Product tags: history, Science - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Yuval Noah Harari From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution – a number one international best seller – that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human”. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. 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From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution – a number one international best seller – that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human”. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one – Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because, over the last few decades, humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? 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And Shadow is standing squarely in its path. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Dragons, Fantasy, Fiction - Product tags: fantasy, fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Robert Jordan Now a major TV series on Prime Video The third novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Land is One with the Dragon - and the Dragon is One with the Land. The Shadow lies across the Pattern of the Age, and the Dark One has turned all his power against the prison that binds him. If it fails he will escape and nothing will stand in the storm that blows then . . . save the man that was born to battle the darkness: Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn. But to wage his war Rand must find Callandor, ancient Sword of the Dragon . . . and the Forsaken will shatter the world to thwart him. 'Epic in every sense' - Sunday Times 'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' - New York Times ' huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' - George R. R. Martin Now a major TV series on Prime Video The third novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Land is One with the Dragon - and the Dragon is One with the Land. The Shadow lies across the Pattern of the Age, and the Dark One has turned all his power against the prison that binds him. If it fails he will escape and nothing will stand in the storm that blows then ... save the man that was born to battle the darkness: Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn. But to wage his war Rand must find Callandor, ancient Sword of the Dragon ... and the Forsaken will shatter the world to thwart him. 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Lovecraft This beautiful slipcased collection set brings together H.P. Lovecraft’s most celebrated works, divided into six hardback volumes. Said to be inspired by his own nightmares, Lovecraft’s writing astounds and terrifies in equal measure. His writings marry gothic horror with cosmic fantasy, from his early macabre stories to his tales of the dreamlands, and of course, his famous Cthulhu novellas, and have influenced authors from Stephen King to Neil Gaiman. With contemporary embossed cover-designs, matching colour endpapers and a hardcover slipcase, these complete and unabridged tales make the perfect gift or collectible for any fan of the weird and wonderful. Includes: At the Mountains of Madness The Dunwich Horror The Call of the Cthulhu The Shadow over Innsmouth Polaris The Colour Out of Space Rats in the Walls The Arcturus Collector’s Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. 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With extinction looming over one million species of plants and animals, the United Nations has declared that nature is in more trouble now than at any time in human history. In light of increasing natural disasters, polluted environments and rising sea levels, the present geological era has been described as the age of Anthropocene; the effect of humanity's now indelible, and irreversible, intersection with nature. In this important and timely book, these seminal questions of our time are addressed by twelve of the world's most influential contemporary photographers: Joel Sartore, Paul Nicklen, Ami Vitale, Brent Stirton, Frans Lanting, Brian Skerry, Tim Laman, Cristina Mittermeier, J Henry Fair, Richard John Seymour, George Steinmetz and Steve Winter. With compassion, insight and in compelling detail they share their extraordinary images and the stories behind them, and seek to understand what really matters now for humanity and the planet. 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' or is the Anthropocene Age to be humanity's last? - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, History, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Japan, mythology - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Avery Morrow The first English translation and examination of secret Japanese writings dating from the paleolithic to classical eras. The Sacred Science of Ancient Japan examines four secret texts to discover the deeper truths beneath Japanese mythology. The first English translation and examination of secret Japanese writings dating from the paleolithic to classical eras. The Sacred Science of Ancient Japan examines four secret texts to discover the deeper truths beneath Japanese mythology. The Sacred Science of Ancient Japan explores evidence of ancient civilizations in Japan, the sacred geometry of primitive times, and claims of a non-Earthly origin of the Emperors. The book shows these texts convey the sacred spiritual science of Japan. In Japan there are roughly two dozen secret manuscripts originally dating back to the paleolithic era, the age of heroes and gods, that have been handed down by the ruling families for centuries. Rejected by orthodox Japanese scholars and never before translated into English, these documents speak of primeval alphabets, lost languages, forgotten technologies, and the sacred spiritual science. Translating directly from the original Japanese, Avery Morrow explores four of these manuscripts in full as well as reviewing the key stories of the other Golden Age chronicles. In the Kujiki manuscript Morrow uncovers the secret symbolism of a Buddhist saint and the origin of a modern prophecy of apocalypse. In the Hotsuma Tsutaye manuscript he reveals the exploits of a noble tribe who defeated a million-strong army without violence. And in the Katakamuna Documents the author unveils the sacred geometries of the universe from the symbolic songs of the 10,000-year-old Ashiya tribe. He also discusses the lost scripts known as the Kamiyo Moji and the magic spiritual science that underlies all of these texts, which... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Books, Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: australia, Japan - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback, Colour Photos - Product Writer: Yamagami Shingo "Ambassador Yamagami Shingo has traversed more of Australia than many Australians and had conversations with people from all walks of life. What he learned from these travels and conversations is enriching for all of us." - Julia Gillard "This book provides first-class insights into our "sunburnt country": our geography, culture and, especially, our people." - Tony Abbott "Ambassador Shingo YAMAGAMI was by far the most impressive Ambassador of Japan over the last 22 years in which I have been involved with successive Japanese ambassadors in Canberra." - Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb, AM Ambassador Shingo YAMAGAMI, the former Ambassador of Japan, is one of Australia's most hardworking and popular ambassadors. He communicated effectively with our nation's leaders and built a rapport with ordinary people. Shingo YAMAGAMI's tenure in Australia was one in which he endeared the nation and a time when several historically significant events occurred. These unique events include the pandemic response, Queen Elizabeth II's death, the Ukraine crisis, and rising political tensions in the South China Sea & East China Sea. In hindsight, many of his comments are now more relevant than ever. In addition to these exceptional articles, News from Under the Southern Cross also offers Australian readers an insight into our culture through his exploration of the states, capitals, and less-explored tourist delights such as Morambah, Thursday Island, and Broome. Shingo YAMAGAMI's book News from Under the Southern Cross highlights how effective diplomacy can serve political needs and raise public perception via shared experiences. News from Under the Southern Cross has elevated the profile of both Japan and Australia. News from Under the Southern Cross also creates a wonderful image of our land, discussing Australia's many sporting achievements and events, culinary delights, Australian cinema, tourism, trade, space, the importance of hydrogen in reducing emissions, and Japanese culture in Australia. One of Australia's best-feathered friends - the Magpie - also makes an appearance to secure its leading role as one of Australia's most iconic animals. News from Under the Southern Cross chronicles the challenging political landscape of Shingo YAMAGAMI's tenure. It is also a superbly entertaining book for anyone interested in Australian politics, culture, tourism, sports, or valuable tips on dealing with swooping magpies. "In 'News from Under the Southern Cross,' Ambassador Yamagami Shingo brings us an intriguing set of insights about Australia. This is the perspective of a kind and affectionate friend, who nevertheless has the benefit of coming from the outside and looking with fresh eyes at our nation and its people. Here you will find insights about everything from Australia's place in the world to our food, culture, history and sporting passions. Be prepared to laugh, especially at the wonderfully told stories of encountering aggressive magpies, to be moved emotionally at the poignant descriptions of the bond that has grown between the people of Japan and the people of Australia, and to be challenged with new ideas about what our nation can and should do next. Ambassador Yamagami Shingo has traversed more of Australia than many Australians and had conversations with people from all walks of life. What he learned from these travels and conversations is enriching for all of us. We owe Ambassador Yamagami Shingo a debt of gratitude for bringing us these stories and reflections. " - Julia Gillard Yamagami Shingo was anything but the-run-of-the-mill diplomat in his posting as Japanese ambassador to Australia. Envoys come and go, but in three years he made a lasting mark on Australians with his candour and strength of conviction. He certainly helped to alert us to the strategic challenges our region faces. But he was a character as well as a thinker. It's unheard of for an ambassador to put chopsticks on... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Fiction, Poetry - Product tags: G.R. Tomaini, Poetry - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: G.R. Tomaini If you love Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Baudelaire, Franz Kafka, Sylvia Plath, or Allen Ginsberg, then you will love The Psalms of Babylon. If you want something new, original, and daring, then you will love The Psalms of Babylon. Lastly, If you are ready to embark on a journey into Oblivion itself, you will love The Psalms of Babylon. Enter the dark and twisted world of G. R. Tomaini, a contemporary Poet, Philosopher, Systematic Theologian, and author of nine books who explores the depths of human depravity, despair, and decadence. In The Psalms of Babylon, you will find 112 Flowers of Malaise that will shock, disturb, and fascinate you. 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What we have is a mash-up of Christianity and The Flowers of Evil. Jesus makes his cameo appearances, but Baudelaire is always around. The poems move fast! Because G. R. Tomaini has a wide-ranging intellect, he can... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: Esoteric Traditions, Gnostic, Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Tobias Churton An extensive examination of the history of gnosticism and how its philosophy has influenced the Western esoteric traditions, Gnostic Philosophy explains how the Gnostic understanding of self-realization is embodied in the esoteric traditions of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons. Gnostic Philosophy explores how gnosticism continues to influence contemporary spirituality. An extensive examination of the history of gnosticism and how its philosophy has influenced the Western esoteric traditions, Gnostic Philosophy explains how the Gnostic understanding of self-realization is embodied in the esoteric traditions of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons. Gnostic Philosophy explores how gnosticism continues to influence contemporary spirituality. It reveals gnosticism to be a philosophical key that helps spiritual seekers “remember” their higher selves Gnosticism was a contemporary of early Christianity, and its demise can be traced to Christianity’s efforts to silence its teachings. The Gnostic message, however, was not destroyed but simply went underground. Starting with the first emergence of Gnosticism, the author shows how its influence extended from the teachings of neo-Platonists and the magical traditions of the Middle Ages to the beliefs and ideas of the Sufis, Carl Jung, Rudolf Steiner, and the Rosicrucians and Freemasons. In the language of spiritual freemasonry, gnosis is the rejected stone necessary for the completion of the Temple, a Temple of a new cosmic understanding that today’s heirs to Gnosticism continue to strive to create. The Gnostics believed that the universe embodies a ceaseless contest between opposing principles. Terrestrial life exhibits the struggle between good and evil, life and death, beauty and ugliness, and enlightenment and ignorance: gnosis and agnosis. The very nature of physical space and time are obstacles to humanity’s ability to remember its divine origins and recover its original unity with God. Thus the preeminent gnostic secret is that we are God in potential and the purpose of... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Dragons, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Dragons, Esoteric Traditions, Gnostic, magick, occult, Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: D.J. Conway Take your dragon magick to the highest level. From Apprentice to Enchanter, Shaman to Warrior, and finally culminating as Mystic, the five levels of initiation to high dragon magick are decoded in this companion to celebrated author D.J. Conway’s bestselling Dancing with Dragons. Take your dragon magick to the highest level. From Apprentice to Enchanter, Shaman to Warrior, and finally culminating as Mystic, the five levels of initiation to high dragon magick are decoded in this companion to celebrated author D. J. Conway’s bestselling Dancing with Dragons. On your journey through each of the Inner Rings, you will be guided along a higher path of spiritual consciousness while your spellwork is strengthened and enhanced. Discover how to attract dragons, draw on their legendary energy and wisdom, and partner with them as co-magicians. 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Referred to by its adherents as the “eternal religion,” Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation – and for each person, according to his or her stage of development, a different path of realization. The study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu deities as they are envisioned by the Hindus themselves. Referred to by its adherents as the “eternal religion,” Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation–and for each person, according to his or her stage of development, a different path of realization. This widely praised study of Hindu deities reveals the message of tolerance and adaptability at the heart of this ancient religion. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Dragons, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Dragons, mythology, norse, Runes - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Andreas Kornevall An exhilarating journey exploring the relationships between myth, magic, man and nature, through the symbol of the dragon and guided by the oracle of the runes. An exhilarating journey exploring the relationships between myth, magic, man and nature, through the symbol of the dragon and guided by the oracle of the runes. The stories, folk-magic, sagas and world-literature offer us insight into the resilience that can be discovered in our lives, ecology and community today. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Atlantis - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Joscelyn Godwin A comprehensive study of the major occult writings on Atlantis. This book fully examines the many occult teachings on Atlantis, including those from G. I. Gurdjieff, Madame Blavatsky, Edgar Cayce, Rene Guenon, and Dion Fortune. Atlantis and the Cycles of Time shows how these writings correlate with the concept of cyclical history, such as the Mayan calendar and 2012, the Age of Aquarius, and the four Yugas. It is written by a renowned scholar, author, editor, and translator of more than thirty books. A comprehensive study of the major occult writings on Atlantis. This book fully examines the many occult teachings on Atlantis, including those from G. I. Gurdjieff, Madame Blavatsky, Edgar Cayce, Rene Guenon, and Dion Fortune. Atlantis and the Cycles of Time shows how these writings correlate with the concept of cyclical history, such as the Mayan calendar and 2012, the Age of Aquarius, and the four Yugas. It is written by a renowned scholar, author, editor, and translator of more than thirty books. Atlantis has held a perennial place in the collective imagination of humanity from ancient Greece onward. Many of the great minds of the occult and esoteric world wrote at length on their theories of Atlantis – about its high culture, its possible location, its ultimate demise, and their predictions of a return to Atlantean enlightenment or the downfall of modern society. Beginning with a review of the rationalist writings on Atlantis – those that use geographic and geologic data to validate their theories–renowned scholar Joscelyn Godwin then analyzes and compares writings on Atlantis from many of the great occultists and esotericists of the 19th and 20th centuries, whose writings often stem from deeper, metaphysical sources, such as sacred texts, prophecy, or paranormal communication. Seeking to unravel and explain the histories and interpretations of Atlantis and its kindred myths of Lemuria and Mu, the author shows how these different views go hand-in-hand with the concept of cyclical history, such as the Vedic system of the four Yugas. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: Esoteric, music, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Joscelyn Godwin The idea that the universe is created out of sound or music (and therefore is music) is a very ancient one. In this book, Joscelyn Godwin brings together three contemporary German thinkers who exemplify this tradition in its modern variants: Marius Schneider, Rudolf Haase, and Hans Erhard Lauer. The idea that the universe is created out of sound or music (and therefore is music) is a very ancient one. In this book, Joscelyn Godwin brings together three contemporary German thinkers who exemplify this tradition in its modern variants: Marius Schneider, Rudolf Haase, and Hans Erhard Lauer. The selections draw on ancient Indian sources and mythology; Kepler’s Platonic vision of a musical, geometric universe; and the evolution of the tone systems of music. While every music lover senses the power and truth that reside in music, very few actually approach music as a path to cosmic knowledge. Godwin takes literally Beethoven’s assertion that “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom or philosophy. ” Godwin writes, “... to penetrate the mysteries of music is to prepare for initiation into those fathomless mysteries of man and cosmos. ” - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Halloween, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: demons, earth, Esoteric, music, Philosophy, spirits, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Claude Lecouteux Exploring medieval stories, folk traditions, spiritual place names, and pagan rituals of home building and site selection, Claude Lecouteux reveals the multitude of spirits and entities that once inhabited the land before modern civilization repressed them into desert solitude, impenetrable forests, and inaccessible mountains. He explains how, to our ancestors, enclosing a space was a sacred act. Specific rites had to be performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure proper placement and protection of a new building. An exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good will. Demons and Spirits of the Lands explores medieval stories and folk traditions of brownies, fairies, giants, dragons, will-o-the-wisps, and demons. The book explains the specific rites performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure their permission before building on new land. It shows how these beliefs carried through to modern times, especially in architecture. Our pagan ancestors knew that every forest has brownies and fairies, every spring its lady, and every river malevolent beings in its depths. They told tales of giants in the hills, dragons in the lakes, marshes swarming with will-o-the-wisps, and demons and wild folk in the mountains who enjoyed causing landslides, avalanches, and floods. They both feared and respected these entities, knowing the importance of appeasing them for safe travel and a prosperous homestead. Exploring medieval stories, folk traditions, spiritual place names, and pagan rituals of home building and site selection, Claude Lecouteux reveals the multitude of spirits and entities that once inhabited the land before modern civilization repressed them into desert solitude, impenetrable forests, and inaccessible mountains. He explains how, to our ancestors, enclosing a space was a sacred act. Specific rites had to be performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure proper placement and protection of a new building. These land spirits often became the household spirit, taking up residence in a new building in exchange... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts & Crafts, Artwork, Dragons - Product tags: Art, Dragons - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Colouring Book - Product Writer: Ravynne Phelan This exquisite coloring book is a celebration of all things dragon. You’ll find powerful protector dragons, little hatchling dragons, and all kinds of dragon-inspired creatures – over fifty images selected from the artist’s treasure-trove of celebrated works. Ravynne’s intricate painting style lends itself perfectly to the meditative art of coloring-in. Use color and your imagination to breathe new life into these extraordinary creatures. Step through this doorway into a multiverse where the dragons dwell. This exquisite coloring book is a celebration of all things dragon. You’ll find powerful protector dragons, little hatchling dragons, and all kinds of dragon-inspired creatures – over 50 images selected from the artist’s treasure-trove of celebrated works. Ravynne’s intricate painting style lends itself perfectly to the meditative art of coloring-in. Use color and your imagination to breathe new life into these extraordinary creatures. Step through this doorway into a multiverse where the dragons dwell. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Germanic, mythology, norse, viking - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Claude Lecouteux The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe–spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England–include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia, Claude Lecouteux explores the origins, connections, and tales behind many gods, goddesses, magical beings, rituals, folk customs, and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe–spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England–include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia, Claude Lecouteux explores the origins, connections, and tales behind many gods, goddesses, magical beings, rituals, folk customs, and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. More than a reference to the Aesir and the Vanir pantheons, this encyclopedia draws upon a wealth of well-known and rare sources, such as the Poetic Edda, the Saga of Ynglingar by Snorri Sturluson, and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus. Beyond the famous and infamous Norse gods and goddesses, Lecouteux also provides information on lesser-known figures from ancient Germanic pagan tradition such as the Elf King, the Lorelei, the Perchten, land spirits, fairies, dwarves, trolls, goblins, bogeymen, giants, and many other beings who roam the wild, as well as lengthy articles on well-known figures and events such as Siegfried (Sigurd in Norse) and Ragnarok. The author describes the worship of the elements and trees, details many magical rituals, and shares wild folktales from ancient Europe, such as the strange adventure of Peter Schlemihl and the tale of the Cursed Huntsman. Complete with rare illustrations and information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in English, this detailed reference work represents an excellent resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their pagan pasts and restore the... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Books, Garden, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Australian Natives - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Kate Herd Australia has long been known as home to the towering gum and the gnarly banksia. Australian natives are as emblematic as they are adaptable but the book takes an old subject (Australian natives) and gives it a complete makeover. This book surveys the ways native trees, shrubs, flowers and foliage can be put to surprising and beautiful uses by some of the most creative people working with plants today. Explore the versatility and captivating beauty of Australian native plants beyond the familiar bush garden aesthetic. Winner of the Indie Book Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction 2018 and Shortlisted for ABIA Illustrated Book of the Year 2018. Australia has long been known as home to the towering gum and the gnarly banksia. Australian natives are as emblematic as they are adaptable but the book takes an old subject (Australian natives) and gives it a complete makeover. This book surveys the ways native trees, shrubs, flowers and foliage can be put to surprising and beautiful uses by some of the most creative people working with plants today. Interviews with celebrated landscape designers, artists and gardeners including Fiona Brockhoff, Janet Laurence, and Tracey Deep bring to light so many ways to celebrate the sculptural natives that shape our everyday spaces. This richly illustrated book is the ideal source when seeking the perfect feature plant for a space of any size. With stunning photography of gardens old and new, this book captures the most creatively inspiring Australian plants and the people who work with them. About the Authors Kate Herd is an author, artist and designer. She is enthused by all types of gardens but especially those that celebrate a distinct sense of place through imaginative and plant-centred design. She has written for The Planthunter and The Age and is the author of Kitchen Gardens of Australia. Jela Ivankovic-Waters is a highly regarded horticulturalist and landscape designer. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: hinduism, tantra - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniel Odier The first step-by-step guide to the techniques of Kaula Tantra, the practical yogini path to enlightenment. 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Illustrated with calligraphy and drawings by the author, this reprint of an old classic will delight fans of Alan Watts, while introducing new readers to a rare author who infused groundbreaking scholarship with literary brilliance. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Mark Stavish The first book to explore the history and influence of egregores, powerful autonomous psychic entities created by a collective group mind. Egregores examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, including their role in Western Mystery traditions and popular culture and media. The first book to explore the history and influence of egregores, powerful autonomous psychic entities created by a collective group mind. Egregores examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, including their role in Western Mystery traditions and popular culture and media. The book provides instructions on how to identify egregores, free yourself from parasitic and destructive entities, and destroy an egregore, should the need arise. One of most important but little known concepts of Western occultism is that of the egregore, an autonomous psychic entity created by a collective group mind. An egregore is sustained by belief, ritual, and sacrifice and relies upon the devotion of a group of people, from a small coven to an entire nation, for its existence. An egregore that receives enough sustenance can take on a life of its own, becoming an independent deity with powers its believers can use to further their own spiritual advancement and material desires. Presenting the first book devoted to the study of egregores, Mark Stavish examines the history of egregores from ancient times to present day, with detailed and documented examples, and explores how they are created, sustained, directed, and destroyed. He explains how egregores were well known in the classical period of ancient Greece and Rome, when they were consciously called into being to watch over city states. He explores the egregore concept as it was understood in various Western Mystery traditions, including the Corpus Hermeticum, and offers further examples from Tibetan Buddhism, Islam,... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Brian L. Lancaster Brian L. Lancaster approaches Kabbalah as Judaism's inner teaching which primarily addresses the nature of God and the secret meanings of the Torah. He explores key extracts from the sacred works, the role of the Hebrew language within Kabbalah, and how it relates to the modern world. Brian L. Lancaster approaches Kabbalah as Judaism's inner teaching which primarily addresses the nature of God and the secret meanings of the Torah. He explores key extracts from the sacred works, the role of the Hebrew language within Kabbalah, and how it relates to the modern world. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: Marcus Aurelius - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Jacob Needleman, John P. Piazza This inaugural-and all new-Tarcher Cornerstone Edition presents a stunningly relevant and reliable translation of the thoughts and aphorisms of the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, properly placing the philosopher-king’s writings within the vein of the world’s great religious and ethical traditions. This inaugural-and all new-Tarcher Cornerstone Edition presents a stunningly relevant and reliable translation of the thoughts and aphorisms of the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, properly placing the philosopher-king’s writings within the vein of the world’s great religious and ethical traditions. The late antique world possessed no voice like that of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE). His private meditations on what constitutes a good life have withstood the centuries and reach us today with the same penetrating clarity and shining light as the words of Shakespeare, Emerson, or Thoreau. In this remarkable new translation, bestselling religious philosopher Jacob Needleman and classics scholar John P. Piazza have retained the depth of Marcus’s perspective on life. They have carefully selected and faithfully rendered those passages that clarify Marcus’s role as someone who stood within the great religious and ethical traditions that extend throughout every culture in human history. The voice that emerges from their translation is a universal one, equally recognizable to students of Christ, Buddha, the Vedas, the Talmud, and to anyone who sincerely searches for a way of meaning in contemporary life. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Garden, Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Garden, Medicinal, Plants - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Monique Simmonds The Gardener’s Companion to Medicinal Plants is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, which combines exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. The Gardener’s Companion to Medicinal Plants is a beautifully illustrated giftable gardening reference book, which combines exquisite botanical illustrations with practical self-help projects. Every day sees a discovery in the press about the new uses of plants, and it’s certain that most of our most important drugs are derived from plants. From willow (used to procure aspirin) to periwinkle (used in chemotherapy to treat lymphoma) many common garden plants have provided cures in modern medicine. In this book readers can discover more than 200 life-saving plants and 25 home-grown remedies to make themselves. 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Written with an emphasis on using natural growing methods, Grow Your Own Bushfoods enables everyone to enjoy Australian bushfoods while at the same time preserving our endangered plant species. Comprehensive and practical guide to growing and harvesting Australian bushfoods. Grow Your Own Bushfoods is the first ever comprehensive and practical guide to growing and harvesting more than 140 kinds of Australian bushfoods right in your own backyard. Detailed plant profiles describe ideal growing conditions and characteristics of each species. In addition there are suggestions on the best ways to prepare and eat your bushfoods. A bushfood directory is also included which lists suppliers of catalogues, seeds and seedlings as well as native plant gardens open for inspection. Written with an emphasis on using natural growing methods, Grow Your Own Bushfoods enables everyone to enjoy Australian bushfoods while at the same time preserving our endangered plant species. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: I Ching - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: David Hinton Although it was and is widely used for divination, the I Ching is also a book of poetic philosophy, deeply valued by artists and intellectuals, and Hinton's translation restores it to its original lyrical form. In a radically new translation and interpretation of the I Ching, David Hinton strips this ancient Chinese masterwork of the usual apparatus and discovers a deeply poetic and philosophical text. Teasing out an elegant vision of the cosmos as ever-changing yet harmonious, Hinton reveals the seed from which Chinese philosophy, poetry, and painting grew. Although it was and is widely used for divination, the I Ching is also a book of poetic philosophy, deeply valued by artists and intellectuals, and Hinton's translation restores it to its original lyrical form. Previous translations have rendered the I Ching as a divination text full of arcane language and extensive commentary. Though informative, these versions rarely hint at the work's philosophical heart, let alone its literary beauty. Here, Hinton translates only the original stratum of the text, revealing a fully formed work of literature in its own right. The result is full of wild imagery, fables, aphorisms, and stories. 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Certainly, distinctions between desk-bound intelligence analysts and far more romantic field agents are explored, although only as a means to unearth a number of unsettling facts about this particular side of national life. As such, this eye-opening book is a must-read for anyone interested in the gritty realities behind intelligence agencies worldwide. Or Necessary Notations On Espionage Finely crafted by a current academic researcher and espionage enthusiast, A New Vision of Spycraft provides insight into the techniques, methodologies, and attitudes characteristic of Anglo-American intelligence agencies as well as their continuing aim to be largely free of parliamentary oversight. As a rising academic who has studied spycraft and espionage in several universities and think tanks, Daniele-Hadi Irandoost brings the full power of historical art and science to bear on this mercurial, frequently invisible, and generally misunderstood subject. Certainly, distinctions between desk-bound intelligence analysts and far more romantic field agents are explored, although only as a means to unearth a number of unsettling facts about this particular side of national life. As such, this eye-opening book is a must-read for anyone interested in the gritty realities behind intelligence agencies worldwide. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Aubrey Savage AI, or artificial intelligence, is a constantly evolving concept that has been the subject of much debate and discussion among academics and researchers. AI has emerged as an innovation and transformation driver across various industries in recent years. However, the effects of AI have also been criticized due to legal issues and a possible displacement of workers, with some critics referring to AI as the modern equivalent of the Industrial Revolution. The Rise of AI: The Artificial Intelligence Revolution Author: Aubrey Savage AI, or artificial intelligence, is a constantly evolving concept that has been the subject of much debate and discussion among academics and researchers. AI has emerged as an innovation and transformation driver across various industries in recent years. However, the effects of AI have also been criticized due to legal issues and a possible displacement of workers, with some critics referring to AI as the modern equivalent of the Industrial Revolution. The Rise of AI is aimed at the general public who are interested in the intersection of AI and entertainment, as well as professionals working in occuptions that are likely to be impacted by AI. This book intends to provide a neutral approach and examine AI's negative and positive effects across various industries, including the arts, health, IT, financial, business, and environmental industries. The arts, in particular, is a complicated area that will be discussed at length. The Rise of AI: The Artificial Intelligence Revolution will also examine the impact of the media on the perception of AI and how the portrayal of AI in Science Fiction is also a driving factor in negative views of the emerging technology. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the potential and challenges associated with the integration of AI technologies in the entertainment and media industry. As a result, it is a valuable resource for professionals working in the niches of AI, providing insights into the latest research and innovations... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Cats, Pets - Product Format: Kindle eBook - Product Writer: Aubrey Savage This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about cats, from their history and behavior to their health and nutrition. You'll learn about the different breeds of cats and their unique personalities, as well as tips for training and socializing your kitty. Format: Kindle, Only Available from Amazon below. https://www.amazon.com.au/Ultimate-Guide-Owning-Happy-Cat-ebook/dp/B0C4FS7RQ1 The Ultimate Guide to Owning a Happy Cat Author: Aubrey Savage Are you a cat enthusiast looking to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of these amazing creatures? Or maybe you're a new cat owner seeking guidance on how to care for your furry friend? Look no further! 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Size: 7.5 The word turquoise dates to the 17th century and is derived from the French turques for "Turks" because the mineral was first brought to Europe from Turkey, from mines in the historical Khorasan Province of Persia. Pliny the Elder referred to the mineral as callais and the Aztecs knew it as chalchihuitl. Since at least the First Dynasty (3000 BCE), and possibly before then, turquoise was used by the Egyptians and was mined by them in the Sinai Peninsula, called "Country of Turquoise" by the native Monitu. The goddess Hathor was associated with turquoise, as she was the patroness of Serabit el-Khadim, where it was mined. Her titles included "Lady of Turquoise", "Mistress of Turquoise", and "Lady of Turquoise Country". Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 7. 5 - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Esotericism - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: M. Alan Kazlev A History of Esotericism - From the Paleolithic to the Axial Age introduces the history of esotericism, the theoretical study and attainment of mystical, occult, "inner" reality. It begins with an introduction to esotericism and gnosis as a fourth way of knowing alongside reason, spirituality, and science. Rather than situating esotericism and gnosis in a timeless, ahistorical world, it is embedded in history as a human phenomenon that contains a transcendent element within society in keeping with historical circumstances. The story of gnosis is, therefore, also the story of the awakening of consciousness, and hence this review begins at the very beginning, in deep time with the origin of consciousness. From there, it progresses to early humans. The development of spiritual and transpersonal consciousness and the understanding of inner reality is followed through ancient and modern shamanism, the Neolithic revolution, megalith builders, the Great Mother archetype, Proto-Indo-Europeans, Mesopotamian Gods and epics, and Egypt with its God-Kings and profound knowledge of the afterlife. The book then examines the great Axial Age revolution: The Persian development of morality-based spirituality and 'good vs. evil. ' The Indian metaphysical revolution with themes such as reincarnation, karma, and spiritual enlightenment. The Chinese philosophy of the I Ching, Taoism, and the polarity of Yin and Yang. The Abrahamic discovery of monotheism. The culture, philosophy, cosmology, psychology, and proto-science of Bronze Age, Ancient, and Classical Greece. Additionally, A History of Esotericism discusses topics such as the relationship between faith, reason, and gnosis, the evolution of consciousness, the... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: pagan - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Jennifer Teixeira The Temple of the Bones encourages you to look into your own power. What wants to be brought to the surface? The Temple of the Bones is a gathering under the dark of the moon to honor Hekate through public ritual. This book contains information on witching herbs, daily practices, moon magic and how the Temple seeks to strengthen community through the honoring of the dead. As they are, soon we shall be and their message often is to not waste your precious time on the things that do not serve your highest purpose. The Temple of the Bones encourages you to look into your own power. What wants to be brought to the surface? Are you using your strengths, or are you feeding your weakness? How are you creating magic in your own life with the wisdom of your bones? - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: unicorns - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Diana Cooper In The Wonder of Unicorns Diana Cooper explains ancient myths and legends of these amazing energetic beings from a higher spiritual perspective. Where do they stand in the angelic hierarchy and what is their role with regard to us humans? Fully of the angelic realms, unicorns live in the seventh dimension, the seventh heaven. These beautiful creatures are aspects of the divine, in the same way angels are. While angels work through the heart, unicorns work with the soul and help you fulfill your pre-life contracts through their energy. In The Wonder of Unicorns Diana Cooper explains ancient myths and legends of these amazing energetic beings from a higher spiritual perspective. Who are they, these seventh-dimensional creatures of myth and magic? Where do they stand in the angelic hierarchy and what is their role with regard to us humans? How can you meet and engage with them as an individual? These magical beings of light, absent from the Earth for many centuries, are now returning to guide humanity on their spiritual path. Prevalent in the times of Atlantis, unicorns open hearts through bringing in joy, wisdom, and healing. They offer protection and support and inspire us to choose actions for the highest benefit of all. Consciously connecting and working with your unicorn will enable you to raise your energetic level and assist you on your journey to enlightenment. Create a unicorn humming ball, engage in a unicorn healing, or join in dream work with your unicorn. Whether aspiring to help the world at large or simply improve a small corner of it, enlightenment seekers can apply the meditations, rituals, ceremonies, and games featured in this book to unleash the great abilities of these elusive spirit guides. With wonderful real life... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Esoteric, Lennart Svensson, occult - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Lennart Svensson Lennart Svensson is back with the ground-breaking and innovative publication entitled Astral War. This war does not entail physical combat; it is an immaterial war for the soul, wherein the soul is the battlefield. Svensson delves deep into the mysterious world of esoteric traditions, drawing on the wisdom of mystical spirituality, revealing the secrets for navigating this cosmic realm and proclaiming victory. Astral War explores the concept of spiritual energy, a potent life force known to mystics and occultists for centuries. Svensson examines the history and mythology surrounding this mysterious form of energy in both science and spiritual traditions, showing how these seemingly disparate fields are intimately connected by concepts such as zero-point energy. Astral War follows directly from Lennart Svensson’s philosophy in Actionism. The book also explores topics such as Nietzsche’s Ubermensch, turning one’s life into a work of art, and how these relate to the concept of spiritual warfare. Lennart Svensson is back with the ground-breaking and innovative publication entitled Astral War. This war does not entail physical combat; it is an immaterial war for the soul, wherein the soul is the battlefield. Svensson delves deep into the mysterious world of esoteric traditions, drawing on the wisdom of mystical spirituality, revealing the secrets for navigating this cosmic realm and proclaiming victory. Astral War explores the concept of spiritual energy, a potent life force known to mystics and occultists for centuries. Svensson examines the history and mythology surrounding this mysterious form of energy in both science and spiritual traditions, showing how these seemingly disparate fields are intimately connected by concepts such as zero-point energy. Astral War follows directly from Lennart Svensson’s philosophy in Actionism. The book also explores topics such as Nietzsche’s Ubermensch, turning one’s life into a work of art, and how these relate to the concept of spiritual warfare. https://www. amazon. com/dp/B0C3ZWRDSG - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: Greece, India, Kautilya, Philosophy, Plato, Socrates - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton Everything has a point of origin, and the formation of civilization is no exception. For Western culture, the vestigial epoch of cultural birth in Greece contains the best archaeological heritage of societal development, meticulously preserved by scholars. Equally unprecedented is the spectacular rise of Chanakya/Kautilya and the Mauryan Empire in India, which is one of antiquity’s most astonishing political systems and continues to exert an enormous influence worldwide. From Ancient Greece to the Arthaśāstra Everything has a point of origin, and the formation of civilization is no exception. For Western culture, the vestigial epoch of cultural birth in Greece contains the best archaeological heritage of societal development, meticulously preserved by scholars. Equally unprecedented is the spectacular rise of Chanakya/Kautilya and the Mauryan Empire in India, which is one of antiquity’s most astonishing political systems and continues to exert an enormous influence worldwide. Both ancient Greek and Indian civilizations have left an enduring legacy through Socrates, Plato, and Chanakya/Kautilya. In the West, Plato (and, by default, Socrates) is regarded as the most influential philosopher in history, so much so that many philosophical concepts are mere ‘footnotes to Plato. ’ No less extensive is the influence of Chanakya, whose ideas are still studied today. In the West, Chanakya is often referred to as the ‘Indian Machiavelli’ due to his political treatise, the Arthashastra. Accordingly, the book is split into two sections – one of which chronicles the rise and fall of Greek aristocracy and the philosophical concepts this relates to; the principles of areté, timé, and hybris. The second section outlines the concept of sacred kingship in India, which arises from Vedic tradition and is continued by Chanakya, who revitalizes and innovates upon older ideas. Both Socrates and Chanakya have a legendary quality, which at times, borders on being mythological more than mortal, such is the extent of their influence. However, they are also much more complex than a casual... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: G.R. Tomaini “Tomaini’s Encyclopedia of American Idealism will definitely bring fresh air into our academic debates, so it fully more than deserves to be published.”— Slavoj Žižek, International Director, Birkbeck College, University of London In the words of eminent Philosopher Cornel West, Tomaini's Encyclopedia of American Idealism: Toward a Novel Method and System of Philosophy attempts to "encompass the insights of intellectual giants," both contemporary and past. Tomaini's Encyclopedia, which is named in the Hegelian sense of that word, primarily calculates the scholarly question: how might G.W.F. Hegel's system and method be overcome? Flipping the Western canon on its head in order to counter the behemoth scope and density of the Hegelian system, the Encyclopedia revises innumerable fundamental tenets of philosophy, producing at its onset a new method of philosophy - Reconstruction, contra Derrida's Deconstruction - and instituting by its conclusion a new philosophical system assembled atop Kant and Hegel's school of German Idealism. Beginning with dialectics, Tomaini outlines an approach to rival Hegel's and develops this system further. The Encyclopedia of American Idealism also incorporates epistemology, metaphysics, cognitive science, phenomenology, psychoanalysis, metalinguistics, aesthetics, ethics, and politics. Finally, it culminates in a theoretical model for International Relations rooted in Immanuel Kant's concept of Perpetual Peace. In the words of eminent Philosopher Cornel West, Tomaini's Encyclopedia of American Idealism: Toward a Novel Method and System of Philosophy attempts to "encompass the insights of intellectual giants," both contemporary and past. Tomaini's Encyclopedia, which is named in the Hegelian sense of that word, primarily calculates the scholarly question: how might G. W. F. Hegel's system and method be overcome? Flipping the Western canon on its head in order to counter the behemoth scope and density of the Hegelian system, the Encyclopedia revises innumerable fundamental tenets of philosophy, producing at its onset a new method of philosophy - Reconstruction, contra Derrida's Deconstruction - and instituting by its conclusion a new philosophical system assembled atop Kant and Hegel's school of German Idealism. Beginning with dialectics, Tomaini outlines an approach to rival Hegel's and develops this system further. 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Western Christian bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst, an allusion to the description of the Apostles as "not drunk" at Pentecost in Acts 2:15. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Dragons, Jewellery, Rings - Product tags: Dragon, Onyx, Silver - Product shipping classes: AU Post Onyx Dragon Silver Ring Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 7 Onyx has a long history of use for hardstone carving and jewelry, where it is usually cut as a cabochon or into beads. It has also been used for intaglio and hardstone cameo engraved gems, where the bands make the image contrast with the ground. Some onyx is natural but much of the material in commerce is produced by the staining of agate. Onyx was known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. The first-century naturalist Pliny the Elder described both type of onyx and various artificial treatment techniques in his Naturalis Historia. The ancient Romans entered battle carrying amulets of onyx engraved with Mars, the god of war. This was believed to bestow courage in battle. In Renaissance Europe, wearing onyx was believed to bestow eloquence. A traditional Persian belief is that it helped with epilepsy. Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 7 - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Rings - Product tags: Amethyst, Silver, turquoise - Product shipping classes: AU Post Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February. Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 7 Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle in the belief that amethysts heal people and keep them cool-headed. Beads of amethyst were found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England. Western Christian bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst, an allusion to the description of the Apostles as "not drunk" at Pentecost in Acts 2:15. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February. Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 7 - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Culture, Fantasy, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Other, Science Fiction - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: M. Alan Kazlev Mythopoesis is a Greek-derived word that means "myth-making." Mythopoeia was used by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien in reference to creative art about "fundamental things." Mythopoesis is, therefore, the creation of myth by means of the higher imagination. Thus, the creation of myth is also one of the highest forms of storytelling. Mythopoesis is a Greek-derived word that means "myth-making. " Mythopoeia was used by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien in reference to creative art about "fundamental things. " Mythopoesis is, therefore, the creation of myth by means of the higher imagination. Thus, the creation of myth is also one of the highest forms of storytelling. In this way, myths and myth-making are a source of meaning for human consciousness, which exists at the junction of two vast worlds or realities: the external world known to science and empirical observation and the inner world described in myth, art, imagination, and phenomenology in general. This inner world, the world of mythopoesis, is present in popular culture, such as novels, television, cinema, comic books, and computer games, in which archetypal themes have been re-shaped according to the understanding and worldview of contemporary authors and readers. The inner world is not just an epiphenomenon of the brain. It is as extensive and autonomous as the outer world. To use the terminology of esotericist scholar Henry Corbin, it is an "Imaginal World," which is the intermediate or transitional reality between the mundane or everyday reality on the one hand and spiritual, noetic, and transcendent reality or realities on the other. Mythopoesis and the Modern World draws inspiration from various authors, including (but not limited to) J. R. R. Tolkien, Henry Corbin, Joseph Campbell, Carl Gustav Jung, Sri Aurobindo, Mircea Eliade, Ken Wilber, and Jean Gebser. The book also studies mythopoesis and archetypes in the... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Australian, Books, Culture, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Purushottama Bilimoria, Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat, & Philip Hughes The Indian Diaspora covers the theory of diaspora, the historical development of the Indian communities in Australia from the late 19th century to the present, current practices and statistical profiles of Hindus and Sikhs in Australia, and interactions between Hindus and Sikhs with the broader Australian community. In addition, there are case studies of the Indian students and women in the Australian community, of Indian communities in Melbourne and South Australia, and of temple building. Since the late 1990s, the Indian community in Australia has grown faster than any other immigrant community. The Indian Diaspora has substantially contributed to Australia's multi-ethnic and multi-religious diversity. The growth of Hinduism and Sikhism through gurus, temples, yoga, and ritual of many kinds has brought new colours, images, customs, and practices to the profile of Australian religion. At the same time, Hinduism and Sikhism have been transformed as Hindus and Sikhs from different parts of India, Fiji, Malaysia, and other parts of the world have come together to establish a pan-Indian ethos. Hindus and Sikhs here have also interacted with other sectors of the Australian population and religions from the Western world. The Indian Diaspora covers the theory of diaspora, the historical development of the Indian communities in Australia from the late 19th century to the present, current practices and statistical profiles of Hindus and Sikhs in Australia, and interactions between Hindus and Sikhs with the broader Australian community. In addition, there are case studies of the Indian students and women in the Australian community, of Indian communities in Melbourne and South Australia, and of temple building. The book has been edited by and contains contributions from Purushottama Bilimoria, an internationally known scholar of philosophy and religion, Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat, one of Australia's most senior Hindu priests and a scholar of Hinduism, and Philip Hughes, a leading analyst of the religious profiles of the Australian people. It also contains contributions from several other prominent scholars. Included are unique essays... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: philosophy of education - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniele-Hadi Irandoost The Philosophy of Education emerged as an academic discipline in the 20th century. However, unlike other branches of philosophy, education can have a profound impact on the structure of society and culture. Moreover, education is a primary concern for all countries, irrespective of their political ideology. The Philosophy of Education emerged as an academic discipline in the 20th century. However, unlike other branches of philosophy, education can have a profound impact on the structure of society and culture. Moreover, education is a primary concern for all countries, irrespective of their political ideology. Therefore, any valid philosophy of education has to analyse specific pedagogical practices, including learning processes and how these are influenced by social, political, and psychological factors. The pursuit of a coherent philosophy of education unites both the right and left, educational psychologists, historians, and authors. Indeed, from Plato to William Godwin, from Freud to Rudolf Steiner, the origins of this enterprise have permeated deep into our culture. However, apart from one or two shining examples to the contrary, we’re taught that human beings are selfish and governed by private interests from kindergarten onwards. Waldorf education and Anthroposophy stand in direct opposition to this outdated view, which is why Daniele-Hadi Irandoost surveys the different means and methods of education before hinting that only those types of tuition which embrace a positive outlook will eventually deliver us into the promised land of a proudly humanitarian worldview. This groundbreaking and innovative book is a must-read for anyone genuinely interested in teaching, the education of our children, and the future trajectory of learning procedures as a whole. Readers of philosophy will gain insights into key ancient and contemporary thinkers — such as Rousseau, Kant, Foucault, and Andy Clark — while others will be introduced to the topic from... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Justin Carmien In the 1920s, the German philosopher Martin Heidegger attempted a novel definition of truth. This was required in order to firmly delineate the sense of being. Taking the Ancient Greek αληθεια as his directive, he collapsed the subjective/objective dichotomy and surmounted the understanding of truth as an assertion in agreement with reality. Heidegger came to an understanding of truth more robust than what is assumed by the scientific industries. He identified the nature of truth as disclosive. A Metamodern Economic Reform Proposal In the 1920s, the German philosopher Martin Heidegger attempted a novel definition of truth. This was required in order to firmly delineate the sense of being. Taking the Ancient Greek αληθεια as his directive, he collapsed the subjective/objective dichotomy and surmounted the understanding of truth as an assertion in agreement with reality. Heidegger came to an understanding of truth more robust than what is assumed by the scientific industries. He identified the nature of truth as disclosive. This understanding proved to have immense explanatory power over the positivist understanding of the nature of truth as fact. Unfortunately, this understanding was never allowed to blossom; still, to this day, we suffer from the state of affairs in which our political mechanisms are grounded upon narrow conceptions of the nature of truth as fact. Consider the political economy in which truth in service to today. To be sure, the failing institutions of democracy (post-truth), social justice activism, and the prevalence of conspiracy theory are all evidence that the mechanisms of technocratic governance (which make use of truth as fact) are unable to satisfy the ideal of democracy. Therefore, only now, and nearly 50 years after Heidegger’s death, does the story of truth as fact come to a close. At this pivot, truth will either die as the fact, or it will find new purpose in a future political and interpersonal commerce. If we add to the nature of truth something perhaps quite novel—namely, that is it projective,... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Arts, Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: David William Parry Mount Athos Inside Me has been meticulously crafted by David William Parry, who writes with the skill of a master author, dealing in both facts and exquisitely structured language. He takes the reader on a journey to the Holy Mountain of Athos, a sacred bastion of the Christian Orthodox world, and beyond. "Mount Athos is sacred like the Mount Sinai, Mount Hara, and the Cave of Hera. Meditation in the isolation of the mountain releases the soul from the mundane and cultivates chastity and humbleness. Parry also relates some interesting parallels of habit and mores between the wise, old English-folk and these monks. " - Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Choudhry, Dr. Lit. Mount Athos Inside Me has been meticulously crafted by David William Parry, who writes with the skill of a master author, dealing in both facts and exquisitely structured language. He takes the reader on a journey to the Holy Mountain of Athos, a sacred bastion of the Christian Orthodox world, and beyond. Parry explains the symbolism of mountains in the broader context of perennial philosophy, exploring them as a symbol of the spiritual ascent to the divine. 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The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones believed to provide protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendour. It cannot be proved conclusively whether the name of the topaz comes from the Sanskrit or the Greek, though the Greek name 'topazos' means 'green gemstone'. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter. Size: US 6.5 Metal: Sterling Silver Sterling Silver Topaz and Garnet Ring. The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones believed to provide protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendour. It cannot be proved conclusively whether the name of the topaz comes from the Sanskrit or the Greek, though the Greek name 'topazos' means 'green gemstone'. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter. Size: US 6. 5 Metal: Sterling Silver - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Rings - Product tags: Amethyst, ring, Silver, Topaz - Product shipping classes: AU Post Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February. Size: US 7.5 Metal: Sterling Silver Sterling Silver Amethyst and Topaz Ring. Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems. The Greeks believed amethyst gems could prevent intoxication, while medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets as protection in battle in the belief that amethysts heal people and keep them cool-headed. Beads of amethyst were found in Anglo-Saxon graves in England. Western Christian bishops wear an episcopal ring often set with an amethyst, an allusion to the description of the Apostles as "not drunk" at Pentecost in Acts 2:15. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it. Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and is the traditional birthstone for February. Size: US 7. 5 Metal: Sterling Silver - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: history, Military - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Lennart Svensson In Rigorism: The Influence of Willpower Upon History, Lennart Svensson presents a unique interpretation of rigor that allows us to examine some of the gray areas in history. In Rigorism: The Influence of Willpower Upon History, Lennart Svensson presents a unique interpretation of rigor that allows us to examine some of the gray areas in history. Svensson's concept of rigorism is derived from the Latin word rigor, which means hardness and discipline. This theory covers instances of willpower in history, such as acting decisively in a crisis and demonstrating responsibility with authority. It is an area of history that has been largely ignored until now, even though all historical figures have to rely on their willpower in times of crisis. Rigorism: The Influence of Willpower Upon History examines regimes in Sparta, Macedonia, the Diadochi, the late Republic, and Imperial Rome. This is followed by studies of Faustian Era figures like Napoleon, Boulanger, and de Gaulle. In addition, Svensson also presents other historical topics, such as cycles of war, the artistic interests of rulers, the role of temples, heroes of aviation, the Shogan, and Kautilya's Arthashastra. https://www. amazon. com/dp/B09SG5RTPD - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Science - Product tags: Edward Dutton - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Edward Dutton What do Sir Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler, and Buddha have in common? They were all born prematurely. Tiny, weak, and brain-damaged, they very nearly didn't survive. But, just about pulling-through, they went on to change the world. And so did Rousseau, Goethe, and Moses, despite being born tiny and many months early. In Sent Before Their Time, Edward Dutton, who was born 3 months early himself, explores the massive and disproportionately high impact that people born prematurely or with low birth weight have had on world history. What do Sir Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler, and Buddha have in common? They were all born prematurely. Tiny, weak, and brain-damaged, they very nearly didn't survive. But, just about pulling-through, they went on to change the world. And so did Rousseau, Goethe, and Moses, despite being born tiny and many months early. In Sent Before Their Time, Edward Dutton, who was born 3 months early himself, explores the massive and disproportionately high impact that people born prematurely or with low birth weight have had on world history. He shows that the mental characteristics caused by being born prematurely - being a 'preemie' - are precisely those that have always been associated with the heights of genius and of spell-binding charisma. And Dutton, whose analysis includes an eye-opening account of his own preemie childhood, presents an evolutionary theory for preterm birth, arguing that under the harsh Darwinian conditions that existed before the Industrial Revolution, the group with the optimum number of surviving preterm children - and, therefore, geniuses and inspiring people - would have been better able to win wars against other groups and, thus, triumph in the battle of Darwinian selection. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B09SDC9NM7&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_H5TVNRFRDG7082SS0CHJ - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: hinduism, Kant, Philosophy, Plato, Vedanta - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Paul Deussen, Alexander Jacob Vedanta, Plato, and Kant presents a defense of Shankara’s Advaita Vedānta philosophy as well as an elucidation of the Greek Idealistic doctrines of Parmenides and Plato. In all these schools of thought, Deussen detects a similar basic understanding of the world as a mere appearance distinct from Ideal Reality. "The Kantian worldview, which always underlay all religion, philosophy, and art, could not have been the eternal truth if it did not emerge more or less clearly everywhere that the human mind penetrated into the depths, as this occurred, for example, in India through the Upanishads of the Vedas and the Vedanta based on them and in Greece through Parmenides and Plato. To consider both these phenomena in the light of the Kantian philosophy is the task that we have set ourselves here. " - Paul Deussen Vedanta, Plato, and Kant presents a defense of Shankara’s Advaita Vedānta philosophy as well as an elucidation of the Greek Idealistic doctrines of Parmenides and Plato. In all these schools of thought, Deussen detects a similar basic understanding of the world as a mere appearance distinct from Ideal Reality. He approximated this understanding to the Kantian notion of ‘things in themselves’ (Dinge-an-sich) and noted a degeneration of the original Vedic and Upanishadic worldview in the philosophies that followed, such as the Sāmkhya and Buddhism, just as there was a corruption of Parmenides’ doctrine of Being in the philosophy of his pupil Zeno. Similarly, he believes that Kant’s revolutionary Idealistic insights in Germany were also distorted by the post-Kantian thinkers and not generally understood in their original form except by Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), who developed the doctrine of the world as a mere representation produced by the innate intuitive forms within the Intellect – Space, Time, and Causality. Includes a preface by Alexander Jacob... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: hinduism - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Raghupati Bhatt The Devi Mahatmya is one of the most important texts in Hinduism and forms part of the Markandeya Purana. It is also one of the oldest texts in the world dealing with a Goddess-based Spiritual Tradition. The Devi Mahatmya is one of the most important texts in Hinduism and forms part of the Markandeya Purana. It is also one of the oldest texts in the world dealing with a Goddess-based Spiritual Tradition. The Devi Mahatmya tells us the story of a disillusioned king, a merchant in despair, and a sage whose wisdom guides them to knowledge and salvation. The sage does this by revealing to them the three glorious victories achieved by the Goddess over the asura forces. Raghupati Bhatt’s latest book tells us How the Great Mother Goddess Emerged and how She keeps on emerging to save us. He also includes an introduction, subsidiary texts, and notes to assist the reader. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B09BHSJGJC&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_85CG6FAXXGT01F86Q8PC - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: cinema, film, movies - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: James J. O’Meara Welcome to Metaphysical Science Theater 3000. This collection is the first comprehensive attempt to place Traditionalism within a major field of modern popular culture-cinema, good and bad - and to recognize how each can clarify and illuminate the other. Welcome to Metaphysical Science Theater 3000. This collection is the first comprehensive attempt to place Traditionalism within a major field of modern popular culture - cinema, good and bad - and to recognize how each can clarify and illuminate the other. Although Hollywood classics are included here (from Sitting Pretty to Touch of Evil) along with popular hits like Groundhog Day, Manhunter, and Silence of the Lambs, the emphasis is on movies small and personal, forgotten, or just plain weird (Psychomania). There's Manos, of course, but the real standout is an extended examination of autistic auteur Coleman Francis and his trilogy of boredom and postwar despair. All are minutely examined until they reveal evidence of cyclical time, karma, reincarnation, and ultimately the amoral attainment of enlightenment by what the author calls "passing the buck. " https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B09CHFGSMH&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_154KNCYYFFJ774JPESV9 - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: Ethiopian Opal, Silver - Product shipping classes: AU Post Ethiopian Boulder Opal pendant. Solid 925 Sterling Silver - not plated or filled. Please note that Ethiopian Opals are not the same as Australian Opals. Although they shimmer in the same way, they appear slightly more translucent. Refer to the photo for the size of the pendant. Ethiopian Bolder Opal pendant. Solid 925 Sterling Silver - not plated or filled. Please note that Ethiopian Opals are not the same as Australian Opals. Although they shimmer in the same way, they appear slightly more translucent. Refer to the photo for the size of the pendant. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: Ethiopian Opal, Silver - Product shipping classes: AU Post Ethiopian Boulder Opal pendant. Solid 925 Sterling Silver - not plated or filled. Please note that Ethiopian Opals are not the same as Australian Opals. Although they shimmer in the same way, they appear slightly more translucent. Refer to the photo for the size of the pendant. Ethiopian Bolder Opal pendant. Solid 925 Sterling Silver - not plated or filled. Please note that Ethiopian Opals are not the same as Australian Opals. Although they shimmer in the same way, they appear slightly more translucent. Refer to the photo for the size of the pendant. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: Pendant, Silver, Topaz, Tourmaline - Product shipping classes: AU Post Stunning Bi-Colour Tourmaline Bright Green & Yellow set in solid 925 Sterling Silver. Please note that unlike most of gemstones, this is a lab created tourmaline. Smaller stone is Topaz. Refer to images for the size of the pendant. Stunning Bi-Colour Tourmaline Bright Green & Yellow set in solid 925 Sterling Silver. Smaller stone is Topaz. Please note that unlike most of gemstones, this is a lab created tourmaline. Refer to images for the size of the pendant. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: Amethyst, Pendant, Silver - Product shipping classes: AU Post Solid sterling silver (not filled or plated) vibrant dark purple amethyst. Amethyst is natural and not treated. Refer to images for size. 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This is lab created synthetic Ametrine Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Size: 1 6/8 Inches Weight: 6. 33 grams. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Jewellery, Pendants & Necklaces - Product tags: Pendant, Silver, Topaz - Product shipping classes: AU Post The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years. These so-called apocalyptic stones are intended to serve in protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendour. It cannot be proved conclusively whether the name of the topaz comes from the Sanskrit or the Greek, though the Greek name ‘topazos‘ means ‘green gemstone’. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter. The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years. These so-called apocalyptic stones are intended to serve in protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendour. It cannot be proved conclusively whether the name of the topaz comes from the Sanskrit or the Greek, though the Greek name ‘topazos‘ means ‘green gemstone’. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter. Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 1 5/8 Inches - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: pagan, Viking Age - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Viking Age Barbarian Viking Age Barbarian’s latest book is an unusual book encompassing a wide range of topics, served up with a healthy dose of dark humor. Primarily, Ragnaroking deals with Norse paganism and the problems its adherents face – ranging from Christian or political prejudice towards pagans, and attempts to gloss over historical facts with post-modern cultural crusades. “Ragnarok is for us; it is the twilight of humanity, our ending, the ending of modern civilization, and descent into a new Dark Age... ” Viking Age Barbarian's latest work is an unusual book encompassing a wide range of topics, served up with a healthy dose of dark humor. Primarily, Ragnaroking! deals with Norse paganism and the problems its adherents face - ranging from Christian or political prejudice towards pagans, through to attempts to gloss over historical facts with post-modern cultural crusades. Like a berserker with a pen, Viking Age Barbarian takes his ax to a wide range of ideologies and narrow thinkers, crushing their speculations without remorse. As an added perk, Viking Age Barbarian also enlightens the reader with a stunning section on the principles of higher mathematics. All of this is framed against the background of social collapse in a future world, where humans must perniciously struggle to survive and avoid mass extinction - Ragnarok, the new Dark Age for humanity. Therefore, Ragnaroking! also deals with survivalist concepts. But what does maths have to with this? Ragnaroking! challenges such stereotypes as the 'maths nerd' by proving that barbarism is not at odds with intellectualism, and moreover, the two are not mutually exclusive. As such, the complete man needs a solid foundation in higher mathematics, particularly in a situation where social collapse is occurring and the education system no longer exists. Viking Age Barbarian's latest work offers a nuanced perspective on Norse paganism, the possibility of a new Dark... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: gwendolyn taunton, Nietzsche, pagan, Philosophy - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton Friedrich Nietzsche has had an enormous influence on the arts, politics, and even the occult realm. Moreover, this influence has not waned in the contemporary era. Despite this, Nietzsche remains widely misunderstood, primarily when he discusses religion and politics. Nietzsche: The Antichrist & the Antipolitical highlights the finer points of Nietzsche’s opinions on religion, culture, and politics from an unbiased and neutral perspective. Dionysus, Mythology, & Aristocratic Radicalism Friedrich Nietzsche has had an enormous influence on the arts, politics, and even the occult realm. Moreover, this influence has not waned in the contemporary era. Despite this, Nietzsche remains widely misunderstood, primarily when he discusses religion and politics. Nietzsche: The Antichrist & the Antipolitical highlights the finer points of Nietzsche’s opinions on religion, culture, and politics from an unbiased and neutral perspective. The first section of the book explores the specific significance of Dionysus in both Greek mythology and the works of earlier German authors. For Nietzsche, Dionysus is not just a pagan god, but a symbol of the Will, a primordial power that is eternally reborn, which Nietzsche identifies with the Antichrist. Nietzsche: The Antichrist & the Antipolitical then explains how Nietzsche’s portrayal of Dionysus is integral to understanding his opinions on religion and how it has altered Western culture. The second half of the book concentrates on how Nietzsche’s views on religion mythology extend into political issues, and ultimately, his antipolitical philosophy. Walter Kaufmann once described Nietzsche as an “antipolitical individual who seeks self-perfection far from the modern world. ” However, Nietzsche’s antipolitical individualism entails much more than merely abstaining from politics and being an individualist. Nietzsche’s antipolitical stance is part of his broader cultural agenda, which Georg Brandes referred to as aristocratic radicalism. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B08P8YRZ22&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_RPMB46CAV17D0VKXWF4R - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: gwendolyn taunton, Philosophy, religion, spirituality - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Hardback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton Eternal Wisdom explains the connection between art, mythology, spirituality, and religion through the language of symbols. These concepts are taken outside of the context of religious philosophy to explain how these ideas should be revised to achieve a positive cultural outlook for the increasingly bleak modern era. Eternal Wisdom explains the connection between art, mythology, spirituality, and religion through the language of symbols. These concepts are taken outside of the context of religious philosophy to explain how these ideas should be revised to achieve a positive cultural outlook for the increasingly bleak modern era. Archetypes and mystical experiences possess an inherent immortal existence in the collective human subconscious. They are eternally existent in artistic symbolism and spiritual traditions. Part earthly and part-other worldly, these hidden forces interact with humanity by providing a primordial source for the creative facets of human existence that are channeled into the diverse range of spiritual, mystical, and cultural experiences. This book examines the strands of esoteric thought and gnosis provided in the teachings of perennial philosophy - a topic that has been predominantly associated with prestigious authors such as Carl Jung, René Guénon, Frithjof Schuon, Ananda Coomaraswamy, Huston Smith, and Aldous Huxley. Eternal Wisdom aspires to expand on the existing corpus of teachings by advocating for the inclusion of polytheist cultural sources. Additionally, esoteric practices - including divination and the alchemy - are discussed within the context of perennial philosophy and the primordial tradition. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B08J43HLLR&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JWC7F83B7YK11GHNRZVQ - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: gwendolyn taunton, magick, mythology, occult - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton The Path of Shadows escorts the reader deep into the hidden subterranean world of the chthonic traditions of ancient Greece. The word chthonic refers to the interior of the earth, from where life is born and to which it returns in death. The chthonic traditions represent the paradoxical complexity inherent in life itself, which venerate the earth, the afterlife, final judgment, and the occult. The Gods connected to these primordial forces exist in all traditions – sometimes they are represented as benevolent figures, and at other times malevolent ones. The Path of Shadows concentrates on the Hellenic Gods, but also explores their relationships to other religions and cultural influences. The Chthonic Gods, Oneiromancy, and Necromancy in Ancient Greece Gwendolyn Taunton The Path of Shadows escorts the reader deep into the hidden subterranean world of the chthonic traditions of ancient Greece. The word chthonic refers to the interior of the earth, from where life is born and to which it returns in death. The chthonic traditions represent the paradoxical complexity inherent in life itself, which venerate the earth, the afterlife, final judgment, and the occult. The Gods connected to these primordial forces exist in all traditions – sometimes they are represented as benevolent figures, and at other times malevolent ones. The Path of Shadows concentrates on the Hellenic Gods, but also explores their relationships to other religions and cultural influences. Hades is presented as the brother of Zeus, and an Indo-European God who is identical to Yama. He is portrayed as both the King and Judge of the Dead. Although not antagonistic to mortals, the visage Hades presents to humanity is nonetheless terrifying, because he instills in mortals the ultimate fear of the unknown and the existential dread of a dark, fathomless, void without end. Dionysus is revealed not only as the son of Hades, but also as the ‘Black Sun’ and counterpart to Apollo in both the philosophy of Nietzsche and Greek Myth. Persephone is described as the Queen of the Underworld, and the mother of Dionysus. Persephone reigns as a queen beside her husband Hades, and occupies a prominent role in the Rites of Eleusis, along with her... - Product type: external - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Esoteric, magick - Product Format: Kindle eBook - Product Writer: M. Alan Kazlev The Lurianic form of Kabbalah adds to the vertical structure of existence, and the temporal dimension of Fall and Restitution. This essay examines and compares this vertical structure to theories found in physics, such as Supersymmetry, Superstring Theory, and the possibility of multiple dimensions. It will also look at similar topics found in the works of Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) and The Mother, Mirra Alfassa (1878-1973). Lurianic Kabbalah, Physics, and the Supramental Transformation The Lurianic form of Kabbalah adds to the vertical structure of existence, and the temporal dimension of Fall and Restitution. This essay examines and compares this vertical structure to theories found in physics, such as Supersymmetry, Superstring Theory, and the possibility of multiple dimensions. It will also look at similar topics found in the works of Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) and The Mother, Mirra Alfassa (1878-1973). https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B087P817QS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_3D5WT49SSJ8EQ1XAKQFC - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Culture, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Esoteric, spirituality - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: James J. O’Meara In the wake of changing political attitudes and cultural values, it’s time for a look at what can now be discerned as an equally new development, on the fringes of Western civilization, among what came to be known as “popular culture,” during the so-called pre- and post-war eras: a new kind of spiritual teacher or "guru," one more interested in methods, techniques and results than in dogmas, institutions, or – especially - followers. In the wake of changing political attitudes and cultural values, it’s time for a look at what can now be discerned as an equally new development, on the fringes of Western civilization, among what came to be known as “popular culture,” during the so-called pre- and post-war eras: a new kind of spiritual teacher or "guru," one more interested in methods, techniques and results than in dogmas, institutions, or – especially - followers. James O’Meara examines these “populist gurus” from a wide variety of different perspectives, including substantial chapters on well-known figures such as William Burroughs, Aleister Crowley, Colin Wilson, Alan Watts, Neville Goddard, and Julius Evola, as well as such fringe phenomena as Chaos Magick and even the origins of the Internet’s ‘meme magic. ’ Could it be that those who have looked in vain for a revival of traditional spirituality, have been looking in the wrong place? Perhaps it has been here all along, but in a new form, more appropriate for the modern era. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B087PGVX66&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KA3VCQE8NNPR945EKN7H - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Lifestyle, Non-Fiction - Product tags: barbarian, martial arts, pagan, Philosophy, survivalism, viking - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Viking Age Barbarian Nothing lasts forever. Civilizations rise and fall with the ebb of tides, eroded by the inevitability of history. The fall, however, is violent and dangerous. Whether a civilizational collapse occurs from a pandemic, war, natural disaster, or any other cause, the survival of the individual and their community becomes paramount. It is at these moments of adversity that the fighting spirit, the warrior spirit, is required. The Barbarian Reborn provides an ethos for the warrior as Nietzsche's Ubermensch, who will endure all the horrors of the world, and valiantly overcome them. The Coming of the Dark Age Nothing lasts forever. Civilizations rise and fall with the ebb of tides, eroded by the inevitability of history. The fall, however, is violent and dangerous. Whether a civilizational collapse occurs from a pandemic, war, natural disaster, or any other cause, the survival of the individual and their community becomes paramount. It is at these moments of adversity that the fighting spirit, the warrior spirit, is required. The Barbarian Reborn provides an ethos for the warrior as Nietzsche's Ubermensch, who will endure all the horrors of the world, and valiantly overcome them. In this book, we will see that the collapse of civilization, whatever the cause, will lead to the same degree of social breakdown. The survivor needs to embrace a physical culture of strength with quasi-religious fervor. Along with this comes a belief in the fellowship of weaponry. The philosophy of weaponry, and our possible salvation through it, is explained, covering not only martial arts and unarmed combat but also both melee and modern weapons. The warrior mindset relates to the philosophy of life that a fighter holds. The warrior fights for a higher purpose and does not fight for the sake of fighting itself. As the philosophical threads are tied together, we see the new barbarian emerge. This warrior will go beyond the ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). However, the neo-barbarian is not a "savage. " The ancient Greeks saw barbarians as folk living outside of their culture. In particular, the barbarian is... - Product type: external - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: Esoteric - Product Format: Kindle eBook - Product Writer: M. Alan Kazlev Beyond ordinary human understanding, the little bubble of ignorance we shut ourselves up in, is the Wisdom of the Gods. It probably does not matter which word is chosen from literature or spiritual traditions to refer to this: enlightenment, theosophy, gnosis, esotericism, or any of the more exotic terms from the orient, such as jnana, kevala, prajna, sambodhi, atma-vidya, satori, tasawwuf, irfan, or ma’rifah. All refer to a more profound way of knowing, a knowing that both reveals eternal truths and creates new revelations, transforming the individual consciousness and allowing one to pass beyond the limits of the finite self, the small ‘I’ or ego. Beyond ordinary human understanding, the little bubble of ignorance we shut ourselves up in, is the Wisdom of the Gods. It probably does not matter which word is chosen from literature or spiritual traditions to refer to this: enlightenment, theosophy, gnosis, esotericism, or any of the more exotic terms from the orient, such as jnana, kevala, prajna, sambodhi, atma-vidya, satori, tasawwuf, irfan, or ma’rifah. All refer to a more profound way of knowing, a knowing that both reveals eternal truths and creates new revelations, transforming the individual consciousness and allowing one to pass beyond the limits of the finite self, the small ‘I’ or ego. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B07YC4XPDZ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_NVPS9QH3YFR93JSJDW3S - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Science, Spiritual - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Daniel Branco Francis Bacon was one of England's most famous figures and is referred to as the father of the scientific method. Despite Bacon's stalwart approach to empirical science, however, his work is surrounded by other elements - rumors of connections to the Rosicrucians, the hidden world of the occult, and other conspiracies. Was Francis Bacon influenced by mystical and spiritual elements as well as emerging scientific ideas? Francis Bacon was one of England's most famous figures and is referred to as the father of the scientific method. Despite Bacon's stalwart approach to empirical science, however, his work is surrounded by other elements - rumors of connections to the Rosicrucians, the hidden world of the occult, and other conspiracies. Was Francis Bacon influenced by mystical and spiritual elements as well as emerging scientific ideas? Author Daniel Branco offers a compelling hypothesis that provides detailed explanations of Bacon's inspiration from esoteric, religious, philosophical, and spiritual sources, framing them within the narrative of Bacon's view of science and social issues of his era. Branco provides a perfectly balanced explanation of Francis Bacon's thoughts, encapsulating his entire works and world-view in a succinct and deeply profound manner, which explains Bacon's contribution to the world of science. The book also examines his spiritual life and how Bacon integrated it with the esotericism of the Renaissance and the Christian society of his time. Branco examines not only Bacon's connections to the Rosicrucians, but also those of Hermeticism, Neo-Platonism, Hebrew texts, and the many different fractions of Christianity which were contemporaneous with Bacon. Branco presents an image of Francis Bacon, which reveals not only a scientific and philosophical genius but also a spiritual man who sought to reconcile scientific advancement with spiritual growth, identity, and tradition. The Mystical Foundations of Francis Bacon's Science is not only of value to those interested in the history of Francis Bacon, science, philosophy, or the occult. It is... - Product type: external - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Fiction, Horror, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Esoteric, Lovecraft, occult - Product Format: Kindle eBook - Product Writer: M. Alan Kazlev This short essay explores the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the philosophical implications of his narrative, and how it has influenced various occult groups. Lovecraft created a quite distinct genre and universe which he referred to as "cosmic horror" or “cosmicism.” In this, humanity is utterly irrelevant in the context of cosmic forces. It is no surprise, therefore, that a number of occultists have adopted and adapted Lovecraft's works, combining ideas from Aleister Crowley, Satanic Orders, Chaos Magic, Kenneth Grant, and other magicians on the “shadow side” of occultism into new workings. M. Alan Kazlev This short essay explores the works of H. P. Lovecraft, the philosophical implications of his narrative, and how it has influenced various occult groups. Lovecraft created a quite distinct genre and universe which he referred to as "cosmic horror" or “cosmicism. ” In this, humanity is utterly irrelevant in the context of cosmic forces. It is no surprise, therefore, that a number of occultists have adopted and adapted Lovecraft's works, combining ideas from Aleister Crowley, Satanic Orders, Chaos Magic, Kenneth Grant, and other magicians on the “shadow side” of occultism into new workings. https://read. amazon. com. au/kp/embed? asin=B07XKLQYVQ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9DQAFQ0RWS3YGF512RXY - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Culture, Non-Fiction - Product tags: apocalypse, zombies - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Thorfinn Skullsplitter Zombies are big business, worth around US $5 billion to the US economy and rising. Products range from video games and top rating television shows through to special ammunition and weapons to dispatch zombies. However, social critics have agreed that zombies and the zombie apocalypse are symbols for the existential fragility of contemporary civilization. Bestselling zombie genre author Max Brooks has said on his website that zombies represent social anxieties about our “crazy scary times,” and that through the medium of the zombie people are able to confront “societal breakdown, famine, disease, chaos in the streets” and still sleep. Why the Collapse of Civilization is Nigh Thorfinn Skullsplitter Zombies are big business, worth around US $5 billion to the US economy and rising. Products range from video games and top rating television shows through to special ammunition and weapons to dispatch zombies. However, social critics have agreed that zombies and the zombie apocalypse are symbols for the existential fragility of contemporary civilization. Bestselling zombie genre author Max Brooks has said on his website that zombies represent social anxieties about our “crazy scary times,” and that through the medium of the zombie people are able to confront “societal breakdown, famine, disease, chaos in the streets” and still sleep. This work is a contribution to collective insomnia. It is argued that the zombie apocalypse is an apt metaphor for the real, coming collapse of techno-industrial civilization – our world. There is a considerable body of scientific literature indicating that our world is not sustainable, as reflected in the existence of an environmental crisis embracing problems such as resource depletion, global climate change, water shortages and degradation, peak oil and “peak everything. ” The collapse of civilization—thought to be as close as 2030—will lead to the great die off of the bulk of the human race. The runaway meltdown of the Earth’s nuclear reactors may seal the fate of life on the planet. This book presents the case that the zombie apocalypse is already underway and is unstoppable. Although the human race in general may be ultimately doomed, individuals and tribal groups... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: alchemy, david pantano, hermetic, Italy, magic, mythology, occult - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: David Pantano Myth, Magic, and Metamorphosis in the Western Inner Traditions David Pantano The Magic Door is a study on myth, magic, and metamorphosis in the Italic (Italian) branch of the Western Inner Traditions. The Magic Door surveys a wide spectrum of esoteric traditions and explores the heroes, schools, and teachings that have provided the foundations for initiation in Italy, from Roman times to the present, in the broader context of an Occidental Tradition. The overarching themes that constitute this tradition include a perennial Western Empire (Hesperia), Atavistic Resurgences, Heroic Spirit, and internal practices specific to the Ars Italica: Magia, Amatoria, Memoria, Imaginatio, and Insomnium. Initiation in this context, from the Latin initiātus, refers to the individual inner journey to identify and integrate with the Principle (Self, Soul, Numen) and the corresponding Tradition (Olympia, Heroi, Aeneades). In this sense, initiation - like Aeneas’ quest to reveal his future by finding the roots (principle) - refers to a process of self-discovery, identity, and tradition. Myth, Magic, and Metamorphosis in the Western Inner Traditions David Pantano The Magic Door is a study on myth, magic, and metamorphosis in the Italic (Italian) branch of the Western Inner Traditions. The Magic Door surveys a wide spectrum of esoteric traditions and explores the heroes, schools, and teachings that have provided the foundations for initiation in Italy, from Roman times to the present, in the broader context of an Occidental Tradition. The overarching themes that constitute this tradition include a perennial Western Empire (Hesperia), Atavistic Resurgences, Heroic Spirit, and internal practices specific to the Ars Italica: Magia, Amatoria, Memoria, Imaginatio, and Insomnium. Initiation in this context, from the Latin initiātus, refers to the individual inner journey to identify and integrate with the Principle (Self, Soul, Numen) and the corresponding Tradition (Olympia, Heroi, Aeneades). In this sense, initiation - like Aeneas’ quest to reveal his future by finding the roots (principle) - refers to a process of self-discovery, identity, and tradition. Summary: Aeneas (archetypal hero of initiation) Heroic Initiation through the River Mnemosyne Spiritual Kingship Hesperia Myths and Symbols of Ancient Rome Vestal Virgins & the She-Wolf Golden Bough and the Italic Tree of Life Return of the Nostoi (Olympians) Pythagorean Brotherhoods and the Underground Basilica of Porta Maggiore Cicero and the Art of Dreaming Magical Realism of Virgil Ovid’s Ars Amatoria Apuleius and the Art of Metamorphoses Symmachus, Last of the Olympians Macrobius’ Commentary on the Dream of Scipio Dante and the Fedeli d’Amore Revival of the Platonic Academy... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy - Product tags: music, Richard Wagner - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alexander Jacob Based on Wagner’s several prose writings, these three essays by Alexander Jacob reveal the subtlety of Wagner’s conception of tragic drama, in comparison to that of Nietzsche in The Birth of Tragedy, and probe the Christian understanding of social and cultural regeneration that informs Wagner’s entire musical and literary oeuvre. Based on Wagner’s several prose writings, these three essays by Alexander Jacob reveal the subtlety of Wagner’s conception of tragic drama, in comparison to that of Nietzsche in The Birth of Tragedy, and probe the Christian understanding of social and cultural regeneration that informs Wagner’s entire musical and literary oeuvre. Contents: Wagner, Nietzsche, and the Birth of Music – from the Spirit of Tragedy The Christian Religion and Politics of Richard Wagner The Ancient Indo-European and Medieval Christian Antecedents of Wagner’s Grail Opera Appendix: Wagner Discography - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, History, Non-Fiction - Product tags: Edward Dutton, Sneyd-Kynnersley, Winston Churchill - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Edward Dutton Winston Churchill is Britain’s national hero. His prep school headmaster was a sadist who almost ruined Churchill’s life. This first ever biography of Churchill’s headmaster pulls these myths apart. Churchill emerges as an intelligent and inspiring Narcissist who took Britain into a needless war, bankrupted it, lost its Empire and set off a process culminating in traditional British freedoms being lost and the country being Balkanized. The 'Sadist' Who Nearly Saved the British Empire Edward Dutton Winston Churchill is Britain’s national hero. His prep school headmaster was a sadist who almost ruined Churchill’s life. This first ever biography of Churchill’s headmaster pulls these myths apart. Churchill emerges as an intelligent and inspiring Narcissist who took Britain into a needless war, bankrupted it, lost its Empire and set off a process culminating in traditional British freedoms being lost and the country being Balkanized. Churchill’s headmaster fought for the traditional Britain which Churchill’s war was central to destroying. And as this book painstakingly documents, almost everything we think we know about Churchill’s prep school headmaster is wrong. Herbert Sneyd-Kynnersley was less sadistic and severe than many headmasters. His arrested development made him no different from a large minority of such men. His beatings did not exceed anything at Eton or at reform schools. Churchill was not taken out of his school because of these beatings. The sources providing the worst accounts of the headmaster are the leastreliable. The collapse of the school was not due to rumours of Sneyd-Kynnersley’s brutality. Sneyd-Kynnersley was highly educated, contagiously enthusiastic, and intent on preserving a traditionalist Britain and making Churchill into a responsible leader of the Empire built on these traditions. If Churchill hadn’t been withdrawn from his school, then Britain would never have gone to war, may never have lost the Empire, and may never have descended into the nihilism and Balkanization we see today. This ‘sadistic’ headmaster came very close... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: alexander jacob, hinduism, indo-european - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Alexander Jacob Those familiar with the earlier works will not be surprised that Dr. Jacob’s view of the term ‘Indo-European’ is rather more comprehensive than the more restricted term ‘Āryan’ that has hitherto been widely used as a synonym of it. And those interested in the Āryan ethos itself may be surprised to learn that it does not consist in nationalistic virtues so much as in spiritual discipline and development - and that this development is characteristic of the religions of very extended and diversified branches of the Indo-European family. Essays Alexander Jacob Forthcoming, February 2019 The essays presented in this collection are based on Alexander Jacob’s earlier works, Ātman: A Reconstruction of the Solar Cosmology of the Indo-Europeans, Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 2005 and Brahman: A Study of the Solar Rituals of the Indo-Europeans, Hildesheim: Georg Olms, 2012. They expand on the cosmological and religious themes discussed in these books with special reference to the origins and development of the Indic and European spiritual traditions. Those familiar with the earlier works will not be surprised that Dr. Jacob’s view of the term ‘Indo-European’ is rather more comprehensive than the more restricted term ‘Āryan’ that has hitherto been widely used as a synonym of it. And those interested in the Āryan ethos itself may be surprised to learn that it does not consist in nationalistic virtues so much as in spiritual discipline and development - and that this development is characteristic of the religions of very extended and diversified branches of the Indo-European family. I. The Origins of the Indo-European Religions II. Pralaya: Cosmic Floods, the Sun and the First Man III. Sāmkhya-Yoga, Shramana, Brāhmana, Tantra: The religious traditions of the ancient Indians IV. Vedic and Tantric Rituals: A comparison V. Reviving Adam: The sacrificial rituals of the Indo-Āryans and the early Christians VI. Dionysus and Muruga: Notes on the Dionysiac religion VII. On the Germanic gods Wotan and Thor - Product type: simple - Product categories: Esoteric, Non-Fiction - Product tags: gwendolyn taunton, magick, mythology, occult - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton The Path of Shadows escorts the reader deep into the hidden subterranean world of the chthonic traditions of ancient Greece. The word chthonic refers to the interior of the earth, from where life is born and to which it returns in death. The chthonic traditions represent the paradoxical complexity inherent in life itself, which venerate the earth, the afterlife, final judgment, and the occult. The Gods connected to these primordial forces exist in all traditions – sometimes they are represented as benevolent figures, and at other times malevolent ones. The Path of Shadows concentrates on the Hellenic Gods, but also explores their relationships to other religions and cultural influences. The Path of Shadows escorts the reader deep into the hidden subterranean world of the chthonic traditions of ancient Greece. The word chthonic refers to the interior of the earth, from where life is born and to which it returns in death. The chthonic traditions represent the paradoxical complexity inherent in life itself, which venerate the earth, the afterlife, final judgment, and the occult. The Gods connected to these primordial forces exist in all traditions – sometimes they are represented as benevolent figures, and at other times malevolent ones. The Path of Shadows concentrates on the Hellenic Gods, but also explores their relationships to other religions and cultural influences. Hades is presented as the brother of Zeus, and an Indo-European God who is identical to Yama. He is portrayed as both the King and Judge of the Dead. Although not antagonistic to mortals, the visage Hades presents to humanity is nonetheless terrifying, because he instills in mortals the ultimate fear of the unknown and the existential dread of a dark, fathomless, void without end. Dionysus is revealed not only as the son of Hades, but also as the ‘Black Sun’ and counterpart to Apollo in both the philosophy of Nietzsche and Greek Myth. Persephone is described as the Queen of the Underworld, and the mother of Dionysus. Persephone reigns as a queen beside her husband Hades, and occupies a prominent role in the Rites of Eleusis, along with her mother Demeter. Together, as a trinity, these deities rule over The... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Esoteric, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: gwendolyn taunton, hinduism, tantra - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton Tantra. The word conjures forth a million images – including sex, transgressive practices, and the occult. But how accurate are these portrayals, and how do they compare to actual Tantric practices in India? To the casual observer, Tantra appears to partake of an oppositional role in regard to Vedic teachings, but this conceals a much more conservative core, for the Tantric traditions actually strive to reinforce their Vedic heritage. The Tantras are believed to be the appropriate teaching in the Kali Yuga, and understanding the role that the Kali Yuga plays in Tantric traditions is absolutely vital to interpreting the nature of Tantra itself. Contrary to being opposed to Vedic teachings, Tantra is actually an extension of them – it is a reinterpretation of the Vedas for the modern era. Tantra. The word conjures forth a million images – including sex, transgressive practices, and the occult. But how accurate are these portrayals, and how do they compare to actual Tantric practices in India? To the casual observer, Tantra appears to partake of an oppositional role in regard to Vedic teachings, but this conceals a much more conservative core, for the Tantric traditions actually strive to reinforce their Vedic heritage. The Tantras are believed to be the appropriate teaching in the Kali Yuga, and understanding the role that the Kali Yuga plays in Tantric traditions is absolutely vital to interpreting the nature of Tantra itself. Contrary to being opposed to Vedic teachings, Tantra is actually an extension of them – it is a reinterpretation of the Vedas for the modern era. In addition to explaining the complex role Tantra plays within the larger corpus of Hinduism, Tantric Traditions also examines the way in which Tantra is linked to sacred geographical locations, and provides explanations on the nature of Siva, the Devi, the role of the Traditionalist School in the export of Tantric traditions to the West, and reveals secret mantra techniques. Furthermore, Tantric Traditions provides details on magical and esoteric practices from authentic Tantric occult texts such as the Mantramahodadhi of Mahidara (c. 1588 CE) and the Vinasikhatantra, both of which make even the most infamous European Grimoires look totally harmless by comparison. Gwendolyn Taunton holds a BA (Hons. ) in Religious Studies (Specialising in Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, South-East Asian Traditions... - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Spiritual - Product tags: fate, gwendolyn taunton, mythology, nornir, norse, ragnarok - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Gwendolyn Taunton The Norns and an Exegesis of Voluspa Gwendolyn Taunton The inevitability of fate and the possibility of an apocalypse serve as the ultimate mysterium tremendum et fascinans for humanity. Fate is a force that remains beyond the realm of normal human control, consisting of unavoidable circumstances and consequences. Fate is represented as a trinity of Goddesses known as the Norns or Nornir, individually named Urdr, Verdandi, and Skuld - each of whom has a specific function. For the Norns, the process of verbally pronouncing an individual’s destiny is a magical act which binds the target to their verdict. The judgment of the Norns —for good or ill—is inescapable for Gods and mortals alike. The complex interplay betwixt time, divine law, magick, and speech are all combined in the symbolism of the Norns to explain the concepts of predestination and determinism in European Traditions. The second half of the book provides an examination of Voluspa - the prophecy which outlines the inevitable destruction of the world, and the ‘Twilight of the Gods’. Ragnarok is explored from the perspective of perennial philosophy and comparative mythology, to outline the esoteric meaning of Voluspa, with particular emphasis laid on the Gods Odin and Loki. The roles of Odin and Loki are extremely significant to Voluspa, for Odin is the key figure in forestalling Ragnarok, and Loki is the primary instigator of Ragnarok. The Norns and an Exegesis of Voluspa Gwendolyn Taunton The inevitability of fate and the possibility of an apocalypse serve as the ultimate mysterium tremendum et fascinans for humanity. Fate is a force that remains beyond the realm of normal human control, consisting of unavoidable circumstances and consequences. Fate is represented as a trinity of Goddesses known as the Norns or Nornir, individually named Urdr, Verdandi, and Skuld - each of whom has a specific function. For the Norns, the process of verbally pronouncing an individual’s destiny is a magical act which binds the target to their verdict. The judgment of the Norns —for good or ill—is inescapable for Gods and mortals alike. The complex interplay betwixt time, divine law, magick, and speech are all combined in the symbolism of the Norns to explain the concepts of predestination and determinism in European Traditions. The second half of the book provides an examination of Voluspa - the prophecy which outlines the inevitable destruction of the world, and the ‘Twilight of the Gods’. Ragnarok is explored from the perspective of perennial philosophy and comparative mythology, to outline the esoteric meaning of Voluspa, with particular emphasis laid on the Gods Odin and Loki. The roles of Odin and Loki are extremely significant to Voluspa, for Odin is the key figure in forestalling Ragnarok, and Loki is the primary instigator of Ragnarok. - Product type: simple - Product categories: Books, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Spiritual - Product tags: abir taha, Philosophy, spirituality - Product shipping classes: AU Post - Product Format: Paperback - Product Writer: Abir Taha Second Edition Twelve Resolutions For A Happy Life offers the reader a new insight into the philosophy of happiness. What is real, lasting happiness? What brings happiness? Is there a magical formula or recipe for achieving it? Having found the secret of happiness in spirituality, the author shares her positive outlook on life by putting forth twelve resolutions as milestones on our path to bliss. Before striving to attain happiness, the author affirms, one needs to distinguish it from mere pleasure. Abir Taha thus redefines true happiness first and foremost as self-fulfilment. True happiness is a life of meaning and the attainment of one’s Dharma, or life purpose. "We are only truly happy when we are truly ourselves," she says. Love and self-fulfilment: these are the twin pillars of happiness. "The highest love is love of the highest," writes Taha; happiness lies in realising our highest potential. The readers are invited to apply these twelve resolutions as twelve keys to revealing the best version of ourselves and removing the obstacles that hamper our quest for happiness, thus experiencing the Joy of Being. Second Edition Twelve Resolutions For A Happy Life offers the reader a new insight into the philosophy of happiness. What is real, lasting happiness? What brings happiness? Is there a magical formula or recipe for achieving it? Having found the secret of happiness in spirituality, the author shares her positive outlook on life by putting forth twelve resolutions as milestones on our path to bliss. Before striving to attain happiness, the author affirms, one needs to distinguish it from mere pleasure. Abir Taha thus redefines true happiness first and foremost as self-fulfilment. True happiness is a life of meaning and the attainment of one’s Dharma, or life purpose. "We are only truly happy when we are truly ourselves," she says. Love and self-fulfilment: these are the twin pillars of happiness. "The highest love is love of the highest," writes Taha; happiness lies in realising our highest potential. Ambassador, Philosopher, Scholar, Author, Poet. Dr. Taha Audi holds a PHD in Philosophy from the Sorbonne University, Paris, and a Master's degree in Political Science from the American University. A senior career diplomat, she has previously served in Geneva, Paris, and Tokyo, and was appointed Consul General in New York in 2019. In addition to her diplomatic and academic careers, Dr Audi is also an internationally published author of several books, translated into several languages, and numerous articles, in the fields of Philosophy, Spirituality, Politics, Poetry, and Literature, as well as several works on International Law and Organizations, most of which were adopted... ## Product Feeds