Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world? Highbrow to lowbrow all aspects of the book are celebrated & explored in & The Book Lovers& Miscellany& From a list of unfinished novels a short history of the comic the story behind Mills & Boon & an entry on books printed with mistakes to a guide to the colours of Penguin paperback jackets & a list of the most influential academic books of all time Between these pages you will discover the history of paper binding printing & dust jackets; which books have faced bans; which are the longest established literary families; & which bestsellers were initially rejected You can explore the output of the most prolific writers & marvel at the youth of the youngest published authors; learn which natural pigments were used to decorate a medieval bible; & what animal is needed for the making of vellum The ideal gift for every bibliophile & The Book Lovers& Miscellany& is full of fun facts potted histories & curious lists perfect for dipping into & sharing ...

This previously self-published book has been an inspiration to thousands since its first publication for within its pages lies the answers to all the questions of daily life HOW TO USETHE BOOK OF ANSWERS1HOLD THE CLOSED BOOK IN YOUR HAND ON YOUR LAP OR ON A TABLE 2TAKE TEN OR FIFTEEN SECONDS TO CONCENTRATE ON YOUR QUESTION QUESTIONS SHOULD BE PHRASED IN THE FOLLOWING STYLE'IS THE JOB I'M APPLYING FOR THE RIGHT ONE?' OR'SHOULD I TRAVEL THIS WEEKEND?'3WHILE VISUALIZING OR SPEAKING YOUR QUESTION (ONE QUESTION AT A TIME) PLACE ONE HAND PALM DOWN ON THE BOOK'S FRONT COVER & STROKE THE EDGE OF THE PAGES BACK TO FRONT 4WHEN YOU SENSE THE TIME IS RIGHT SIMPLY OPEN THE BOOK & THERE WILL BE YOUR ANSWER 5REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU HAVE With a solution on every page The Book of Answers is intriguing inspiring & enormous fun to use It's also the perfect gift book ...

Designed as a companion & soul-friend this is a book of marvels woven from the author's own story stories of others' struggles with their humanness & truths from the great wisdom traditions A series of daily reflections The Book of Awakening is a guidebook for a new journey of the soul Each entry is a work of art accompanied by a practice that makes for a completely original call to awaken the mind & the senses ...

An entrancing guide to the world's most far-fetched creatures
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From fine art to street style the aesthetics & motifs of the gothic are entwined with the heart of today's alternative visual culture Vampires & demons have become screen icons of the modern underworld Skulls crosses & religious iconography represent symbols of rebellion for a new gothic generation a shorthand for an allegiance with a modern day underworld where monsters & misfits rule the world Structured over three defining chapters (Gods & Monsters The Kingdom of Darkness & Dark Arts Higher Power) The Book of Black provides an exploratory visual narrative through which to reveal & celebrate the artists aesthetics & styles of today's gothic visual arts presenting seminal gothic artworks alongside emerging artists of today ...

A charming gift book that unravels the origins behind the weird & wonderful Christmas traditions from around the world 160 pages Illustrations throughout Winn Christopher ...

The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories tales jokes & anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu One of the great founders of Taoism Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC & is among the most enjoyable & intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy ...

The plays of Shakespeare the Authorized version of the Bible & the Book of Common Prayer all produced in the late 16thearly 17th centuries are the three dounding texts of the English nation & its language Not only do they share a beauty & a power of style which have never been equalled their influence on Anglophone culture remains profound Originally produced by Archbishop Cranmer & his allies to bolster the Tudor secession from Catholicism the Pray Book rapidly took on a life of its own Until the present century most Anglicans knew long stretches of the text by heart It invaded the style of 17th-century p oets & even 19th century novelists like George Elliot It still colours our language & our way of feeling today though we hardly know it In recent years the Prayer Book has been under attack by modernizers & radicals within the church itself On the 450th anniversary of its first appearance the time has come to proclaim the value of this work once more & to recognize it for what it is a liturgical & literary masterpiece ...

Come bathe in stew & dine on meals of eels or worms or jellied gnats See shoes & ships & sealing wax & fuzzy bears & owls & cats Depart for the Land where the Bong Tree grows or the Land of Bumbley Boo Find sky in your pie & teatrays up on high & a place where mice say moo 144 pages Various ...

Discover how to use crystal grids which harness the powerful energy of crystals to improve wellbeing & manifest your desires Crystals are renowned throughout the world as natural healers They are also energy-boosters which help enhance our experience of living at every level & can protect us by detoxifying our physical emotional & spiritual systems from the stresses & strains of life Within a crystal grid their potential is magnified & directed The Book of Crystal Grids presents all these amazing benefits in a format that's direct & easy to use First discover what crystal grids are & how & why they work including how crystal grids create energy fields & the theory of sacred geometry Learn how to create a crystal grid empowering it through the selection colour & shape of the crystals in the grid & how to give the grid a focus by setting an intention & meditating Then explore 50 different crystal grids each photographed with clear instructions for a range of specific purposes from love & romance to travel & from promoting health to self-esteem & confidence A colour-coded directory of over 100 common crystals & their energy benefits when used inside a crystal grid is also provided Illustrated throughout with colour photographs & supplemented with practical exercises & case studies The Book of Crystal Grids is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected crystal author healer & teacher ...