Michael Johnstone provides a comprehensive examination of the long and fascinating history of fortune-telling. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, this enc
Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.This beautiful jacketed hardback edition presents the incredible
During World War II, the world was in a state of complete upheaval and many mysterious events took place. This brilliant book fills you in on what these were. Topics include The Occult Roots of Nazism
Offers a detailed yet accessible history of the Freemasoning Craft and its spread to most corners of the world. From the historical beginnings of the Brotherhood and a look at its symbols and rituals
Enlightenment Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of the enlightenment in an accessible, easy to understand format. With helpful summaries of the main philosophic
Do words fail you just when you need them most? If so, you need a few pointers from the past masters of put-down to keep others firmly in their place. This book brims over with stinging comments, verb
Written in a blisteringly honest, no-holds-barred style of narration, A History of Cannibalism investigates the three primary motives for cannibalism—desperation, duty, and desire—and presents startli
Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains the key ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity in an accessible, easy to understand format. With helpful summaries of the main philosophical concepts,
Written with the general reader in mind, this book provides an ideal introduction to philosophical ideas and the effect these had on the wider world. Provides a clear, entertaining exposition of the i
"The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But we don't ask for their love - only for their fear." - Heinrich HimmlerThe Story of the SS is popular
Puzzles for Men will test your word power and rack your brain. This mixed collection of sudokus, wordsearches and other intriguing enigmas is guaranteed to occupy all possible space in the male cerebe
Alan Turing is often called the father of modern computing. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where top secret work was carried out to decipher the military codes used by Germany and i
A vast number of Jewish people refused to go passively to their deaths at the hands of the Nazis in World War II. In fact they put up heroic resistance. Prisoners at Sobibor and Treblinka in Poland
Kirigami involve the folding and cutting of paper to make beautiful shapes and decorations. All the projects are accompanied by delightful illustrations and step-by-step instructions. This lovely craf
From perverse acts of cannibalism and dark sexual fantasies to vicious acts motivated by greed and a simple lust for blood, this book reveals the methods and motivations of some of the world's most
The ultimate handbook is a comprehensive collection of practical tips and indispensable advice on everything you need to make life simpler, easier and more enjoyable. Covering de-cluttering, conservat
A charming felt project book guiding you through the fundamentals of choosing your felts, all the necessary materials and step-by-step instructions on the basic stitching techniques. Once you've maste
Among the thirty-four cases covered are: Pamela Smart, a volunteer at a high school drug awareness program, who urged her fifteen-year-old lover and his friends to kill her husband; Nancy Kissel, a
This book explores various types of incredible animal phenomena alongside anecdotal stories. All of the phenomena are backed up by scientific research on the subject with fascinating facts from trials
Many people view healing as a purely physical experience, one which is achieved through the use of pills and potions. But for thousands of years, our ancestors relied on spiritual healing in times of
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What can it do and how is it created? In this highly accessible guide to the subject, Richard Urwin bases his assessment of AI on the definition of AI as a tool t
What happens to us when we die? It's a question that has exercised humanity's finest minds for thousands of years. Most have sought the answer in religion; others have looked to philosophers, to the s
Allen Carr's Easyway method has helped millions of people around the world to stop smoking and it has also been successfully applied to a wide range of other addictions, including gambling, overeating
The Story of Astronomy traces one of humankind's oldest interests from Neolithic times to NASA. For thousands of years, the stars, planets, Moon and Sun were central to religious and superstitious bel
With more than 120 images from the natural world, this delightful collection of dot-to-dot puzzles will help put you back in touch with Mother Earth. There are landscapes, flora, fauna and much more t
