New Age & Occult 29 67184 CURSED CREATURES: Tales of Horror,


Mystery and the Supernatural edited by Vic Parker


From Dracula to the Hound of the Baskervilles, along with tales of mummies and vampires, nameless monsters and phantom beasts, this hair-raising anthology of the creepy and the ghastly embraces, among others, the work of Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and J. Sheridan Le Fanu which appear here alongside less well-known writers such as Fitz- James O’Brien. Most of the terrifying tales included are extracts from longer works, allowing the editor to concentrate on the juicier aspects of the grotesques in the narratives. 255 pages, illus. £14.99 NOW £2.50


67815 MEMOIRS OF A MONSTER HUNTER by Nick Redfern


Paranormal investigator Nick Redfern chronicles his surreal road trip through the United States and beyond in search of all things monstrous. See him doggedly pursue a menagerie of creatures including gargoyles, giant birds, living dinosaurs and the terrifying Chupacabras - a razor- clawed, glowing-eyed beast that is part bat and part vampire. Meet the Goat-man, a menacing creature that evokes imagery of both demons and the fabled cloven- hoofed Centaurs of mythology. See real-life flesh and blood werewolves that surface from hidden lairs and prowl through countryside when the moon is full. A very personal account of a wild five year odyssey into the unknown. 254pp. Paperback. Illus. £6.99 NOW £3


67838 HAUNTED PUBS OF


THE SOUTH WEST by Ian Addicoat


The Bucket of Blood pub, Hayle, Cornwall, Cannard’s Well Inn, Shepton Mallet which originally had a gibbet as an inn sign, changed only in the 1990s, The Dolphin Tavern, The Finnygook Inn at Crafthole, the First and Last Inn at Sennen, home to both smugglers and ship wreckers since the 17th


century, the beautiful village pub the Fleur de Lys near Bath, the Highwayman Inn at Okehampton, a real Aladdin’s cave of gothic artefacts and peculiar maritime furnishings originally built in 1282. There is a salty old seadog who disappears through a wall and a benevolent monk who appears to assist people when they are ill. More sinister is the evil faced apparition of the hanging Judge Jeffreys and an Edwardian lady who mysteriously appears over your shoulder should you look into a particular mirror. A chilling picture of this ghost-infested corner of England. 128pp in large paperback, b/w photos.


£12.99 NOW £5


67873 GHOST TAVERNS: An Illustrated Gazetteer of Haunted Pubs in the North East of England


by Darren Ritson and Michael Hallowell A supernatural pub-crawl that starts off at the Albion Inn in Pelaw and ends at Ye Olde Crosse at Alnwick. In between, the authors visit dozens of inns, taverns and watering holes across the region, to uncover the truth about their haunted reputations. Characters such as the legendary Giggly Meg, the Sad Cavalier and the two children seen running from a spectral lady are brought to life - metaphorically, of course - in the hope that they will enchant a new generation of readers. 192 pages with plates in colour and sepia. £20 NOW £6


67928 CLEARING THE CLUTTER


PURIFICATION KIT by Mary Lambert Mary Lambert suggests no less than 101 ways to clear life’s clutter. Our shrink-wrapped package contains a fully illustrated colourful book, a smudge stick, small brass singing bowl and a small wooden mallet. Mary Lambert explains how to use the directional feng shui tool, the par kua, to identify the areas in your home that correspond with your key needs and achievements. Full of practical advice, numbered tip boxes and illustrated with helpful diagrams, this kit will help you bring success into your life outside as well as inside the home. ONLY £5


67989 LITTLE BOOK OF


MAGICAL CREATURES by Elizabeth Pepper and Barbara Stacy


Our little book has sections devoted to tame creatures, wild creatures, fabulous creatures and magic storied creatures such as the fenrir wolf. Elizabeth Pepper was a pioneer of magical publishing. An update of the classic ‘Magical Creatures’, this


loving tribute has an added section of enchanting animal myths from other times and other places - a lady shape- shifts into a white doe, an elephant struggles with a crocodile, two bears soar skyward, and Brian Boru rides Pooka horse and not forgetting the Calico Cat and the cat and the moonstruck ladle, the rainbow snake and the laughing frogs and why crows are black. Bold line art. 176pp in paperback. ONLY £2.75


68010 NOETIC UNIVERSE: The Scientific


Evidence for Psychic Phenomena by Dean Radin What is PSI? What evidence is there for telepathy, perception through time or at a distance, mind-matter interaction and field consciousness? What is noetic science and what does it have to do with psychic phenomena? In broad terms, noetic science investigates the role of consciousness in the physical world and ultimately the nature of reality. From telepathy and clairvoyance to jinxes and prayer, he shatters the myths that surround parapsychology revealing the extent to which corporations, governments and academia have embraced it and exploring the effects on mainstream science and society in the future. 408pp in paperback. £7.99 NOW £3


68103 MAGICAL I CHING by J. H. Brennan I Ching is a pattern of hexagrams used in divination, traditionally invented by the legendary King Fu Hsi who was the first to identify yin (the broken line or receptive principle) and yang (the solid line and creative principle). The three basic trigrams or combinations of yin and yang are paired into hexagrams to create the I Ching circle of divination with eight hexagrams. The trigrams are said to


obey certain principles. Moving clockwise they represent the basic human rhythms of seed-time and harvest, followed by wind, flame, earth and finally Ken, the mountain where everything stops. The author goes through the 64 variations and shows how they can be interpreted using different techniques including Atlantis technique and the path of the Qabalah. 23x19cm, 247pp, paperback, diagrams. £14.50 NOW £3.50


68787 EGYPTIAN REVENGE SPELLS: Ancient Rituals for


Modern Payback by Claudia Dillaire


A practising pagan and experienced spell-caster turns to the dark art of Egyptian magic. Whether you are looking to inspire jealousy in your ex, metaphysically kick a competitor to the curb, protect yourself from those wishing you harm or empower yourself to clear negative


emotions from your life, this book may have the perfect solution. With 25 spells, details on ingredients such as oils and herbs, the mythologies of ancient Egyptian deities and instructions on how to cast an effective spell, you will find plenty of material to help you exact revenge. 184 pages. £16.50 NOW £5.50


67236 10,000 DREAMS EXPLAINED by Pamela J. Ball


Pamela Ball is one of the world’s foremost dream interpreters and in this 2011 paperback edition of her latest book she gives insights into the meanings of dreams and thus the opportunity to heal previous trauma, enhance your life in the present and reach for the best in yourself. The book is arranged in an A-Z format by dream aspect or image - i.e. a major feature of that particular dream - and then firstly we learn its spiritual implication, next its psychological/emotional perspective and then its more everyday material aspects. 576pp. £7.99 NOW £2.50


68175 WICCA BIBLE by Ann-Marie Gallagher The definitive guide to magic and the craft in this bestselling MBS series. The Wicca Bible includes everything you need to know about magic and the Craft including customs and traditions, visualisations, rituals, spells, divination techniques, circlework and coven etiquette. If you are new to Wicca, you will find practical advice on such everyday business as how to put together an altar, consecrate magical tools and carve a circle, for the experienced practitioner, you will deepen and expand your understanding of Wiccan spirituality. Over three million copies in this superb series have been sold worldwide. 400pp with hundreds of colour photographs and some tables. £12.99 NOW £5.50


68767 THE MAGUS OR


CELESTIAL INTELLIGENCER: Being a Complete System of Occult Philosophy by Francis Barrett


The author was born around 1775 in London. An eccentric, he gave lessons in the magical arts and translated Kabbalistic and other ancient texts into English. This extraordinary work first published in 1801 is presented in its antique typeface and with the original


spelling, which adds considerably to its other attractions. The groundbreaking, comprehensive text examines the alchemical arts, metaphysics, natural magic, herbs and stones, magnetism, the elements and mythology, but also includes fascinating biographies of famous magical adepts from history, such as Theophrastus Paracelsus, Roger Bacon and Doctor Dee. 198 paperback pages in facsimile reprint with tables, diagrams and illus. £8.99 NOW £4.50


67060 SCARLET FEATHER: A Far Memory Book by Joan Grant


Scarlet Feather is the fifth in Joan Grant’s bestselling series describing her memories of different incarnations. Set in a Native Indian tribe thousands of years ago, Scarlet Feather is the story of two soulmates, the young girl Piyanah and her cousin Raki. They swear that they will never accept the tribe’s segregation and Piyanah starts to learn how to be a Brave while Raki learns the arts of a Squaw. Raki and Piyanah go to see Narrok who tells them they must learn each other’s traditional skills before they are ready to found a new tribe built on equality. 294pp, paperback. ONLY £2.50


67062 WINGED PHARAOH: A Far Memory Book by Joan Grant


A bestseller of 1937, the book tells the story of Sekeeta, a co-ruler with her brother and husband Neyah in Egypt’s First Dynasty. Sekeeta grows up in Memphis and together with her brother learns the arts of life and military command, as well as the more secret and esoteric lore of the soul’s journey. In a breathtaking recreation of the sights and sounds of the ancient world she describes the funerary barge and procession of her father Za Atet, followed by her apprenticeship in the Temple, where she sleeps in the sanctuary and in dreams explores the worlds of her previous incarnations. 323pp, paperback. ONLY £2.50


68522 ANKH: Key of Life: Book and Pendant This box set contains a quality ‘silver’ coloured pendant measures approximately 2" which is strung on a black silken cord. The Ankh, revered as the ‘Key of Life’ by the Ancient Egyptians and is still today one of the most powerful and sacred symbols of all, and has a rich history. An entire pantheon of gods and goddesses hold the Ankh as their totem. An attractive 96 page paperback explains the origins of this sacred symbol, the cross as intersection and opposition, as continuity and infinity, as integration and union. You are shown how to consecrate and charge your ankh, use it as an amulet or talisman, for heavy-metal magic, as an altarpiece or as a prayer bead.


£16.99 NOW £6.50


68926 SECRETS OF MODERN WITCHCRAFT REVEALED: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Magickal Arts by Lady Sabrina


Witchcraft has a rich and powerful history that, according to the author, High Priestess and Founder of Our Lady of


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Enchantment Seminary of Wicca, has been tainted by exaggeration and twisted by falsehood so that it has become something to be feared. Serving both for those who are just beginning to explore the spiritual path and to bring seasoned witches up to speed, it gives an overview of the many ways in which witchcraft is practised today. In addition to describing the magickal arts, the book provides practical, hands-on advice about how to make magick work. It reveals how to conduct ceremonies and rituals and how to cast spells for love, money, personal success and renewed health, whilst at the same time teaching the reader how to reconnect with nature and the powers of the Universe. 274 paperback pages. Drawings, diagrams. £9.99 NOW £4


68965 THE ETERNAL ONE edited by Dorothy Boux This beautifully designed and illustrated calligraphic book is based on a mystery-text which H. P. Blavatsky brought back from her travels in India and Tibet in the 1850s and which Blavatsky herself, the most famous Theosophist and occultist of her day, translated from Sanskrit. Dorothy Boux has taken


extracts from this work and created a beautiful version in which calligraphy is interwoven with illustration. Organised into seven stanzas, it starts with “the profound stillness from which all sentient life arises”, going on to meditation on the Ultimate One and the Trinity held together in unity and harmony. The book ends with the Flame, the Spark and the Wheel and the descent of the celestial Builders to their home on earth. 53pp, illustrated in colour. £12.95 NOW £5


PETS


If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.


- Mark Twain 69336 FUR BABIES: Why We


Love Cats by Liz Jones Compiled to raise money for the Celia Hammond Animal Trust, this is an anthology celebrating cats who belong to so-called celebrities, though everyone knows who is the real Big Cheese. Ricky Gervais has a very beautiful Tonkinese given to him by Jonathan Ross; Tracey Emin “can’t believe that God would have made something so perfect” as her


beloved Docket, whose hobbies include making sculptures out of cardboard boxes. Catherine Tate’s Tiger Rose was chosen because her daughter wanted a dog, and owing to a gender miscalculation he was called Rose at first, but in spite of these setbacks Catherine loves him, even if her daughter is not sure. Stephen Appleby celebrates the strange and unintelligible activities of cats in cartoon form, while Celia Haddon’s guide on How to Understand What Your Cat is Saying includes the important advice that a cat twitching or lashing its tail is usually considering an attack. A cat “gives another colour to the weft and warp of your daily actions”, according to Stephen Berkoff. Jilly Cooper’s cats are all named after conductors, and Rattle likes to have his breakfast, chopped chicken, in bed in his flat. 144pp, softback, colour and black and white photos and illustrations.


£4.99 NOW £3


69622 HORSE AND PONY BODY LANGUAGE


PHRASEBOOK by Susan McBane


Is your horse plotting against you? Is he feeling under the weather? Learning to interpret the 100 signals in this book can lead to a more harmonious relationship between


humans and their equine companions. Each mood or signal is accompanied by a colour photo, and the messages include “I’m faster off the blocks than a car (so don’t get in my way)”, “Is someone talking about me?”, pointing out that horses have very acute hearing, and “Oh no! I’m home alone”, a reminder that horses want company, ideally others of their species but if not, then human or other animal companionship. “Don’t mess with me!” is a message that while horses do not have a leader or boss, the herd has a fairly clearly defined hierarchy and another horse may be warned off by striking out with a foreleg. Mating is initiated by the female and happens quickly to avoid vulnerability to attack, while mares prefer foaling in privacy and darkness, sometimes holding back until they feel safe. Bereaved mares can become savage but not all are good mothers, and some foals harass their mothers. A greeting between horses is a whinny, while the louder neigh signals the need for company or support. A fascinating book. 208pp, colour photos on every double spread.


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68433 CAT LOVER’S DAILY COMPANION: 365 Days of Insight and Guidance for Living a Joyful Life with Your Cat


by Kristen Hampshire, Iris Bass and Lori Paximadis


Each ‘day’ features essays, anecdotes, activities and trivia that remind you of why you love cats. Mondays provide practical information, from welcoming a cat home to understanding its basic needs. Tuesdays present engaging tales of cats in history and literature. Wednesdays are all about feline health and wellness topics, from acupuncture to the zodiac. On Thursdays, the reader is given household tips and ideas for cat- friendly home décor and crafts. Fridays are reserved for the world of cat breeds, from Abyssinian to York Chocolate. Saturdays and Sundays are given over to bonding, and planning special occasions with your pet. 320 pages, line drawings and colour photos. £12.99 NOW £3


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69362 PET HEAVEN: The Animal Accessory Bible


by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne The front cover of this irresistible book shows two gorgeous standard poodles wearing home-knitted flowery coats, while a line-up of pet fashion on the back includes a hamster looking out of what seems to be a blue tea cosy. This is billed as “a collaborative housing project for you and your rodent: no more living in a cardboard box or shapeless ball of sawdust- covered fluff” and in addition to eight cute photos, full instructions for knitting the housing project are given on the next page. Other projects include a puppy papoose similar to a baby-carrier, an incredibly smart belted dog coat made out of an old stripy sweater, a knitted rosette to brighten your pony’s life and a beautiful knitted cage cover for your budgie. The authors admit that the pattern of leaves may not give your bird the illusion of being in a forest but it will be a pleasure for you to look at while the budgie is asleep. An anti-firework dog balaclava has built-in ear muffs to reduce the noise and is also pretty stylish. Finally, a knitted pet is altogether cleaner, quieter and cheaper, and instructions are given for your custom-made fox terrier, ferret, guinea pig and tortoise. All projects come with full step by step instructions and templates. 144pp, softback, numerous colour photos and diagrams.


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68571 MEERKATS OF SUMMER FARM by Jayne Collier


An utterly charming and funny memoir subtitled ‘The True Story of Two Orphaned Meerkats and the Family Who Saved Them’. It was on a cold February morning during her regular morning rounds at an animal park in Devon that Jayne Collier discovered a litter of newborn meerkats, apparently abandoned by their mother. Dangerously cold, she took the three tiny pups and coaxed them to life on top of the family’s Aga. Two of the three survived, were hand reared and named Wren and Rascal. They joined a pretty normal family - mum, dad, son and daughter, two dogs, a cat to outstare, oh and a few wallabies, several owls, RJ the racoon and Ringo the bad-tempered crane (ghastly to look at in the photo!). 184pp in paperback with colour photos. £6.99 NOW £3.50


68954 CASPER THE COMMUTING CAT by Susan Finden


Every cat lover has a favourite cat and Susan’s special and unforgettable cat was Casper, who became a national celebrity when newspapers ran the story that he regularly took the number three bus on an 11 mile journey around his hometown of Plymouth. His devoted owner wondered where her elusive pet was disappearing to each day and discovered that Casper was brightening the lives of countless commuters. Casper expected the good things in life - a warm seat on the bus, a nice meal when he got home and a cuddle when he settled down for the night. He was sadly killed by a hit and run driver in early 2010. Colour photos. 230pp in paperback. £6.99 NOW £3.95


68992 UNDER THE PAW: Confessions of a Cat Man by Tom Cox


Brilliantly funny and moving, Tom Cox might have seemed like a regular sort of bloke - a lover of late nights, rock music and beer - but he had a dark, furry secret. He was a cat lover. For a while he kept his passion in check but then he met Dee, his moggy-loving soul mate. He left London and his job as a rock critic behind and together the couple and her cat Janet and three new kittens moved to a remote part of Norfolk, thinking their cat madness had reached its limit. They were wrong. Tom here recalls the chaos of owning seven of the most charismatic, idiotic and duplicitous cats in the country. On call around the clock for multiple bowls of Whiskas, Tom encounters death, depression, flying fur and the first human sentence spoken by a feline. Then there is the heartbreaking story of The Bear, his oldest cat who may or may not have been an evil genius. A book to have you in stitches and make you laugh and cry. 240pp in paperback. £7.99 NOW £4


PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY


Minds are like parachutes: they only function when they are open.


- Lord Dewar 69477 CRAZY AGE:


Thoughts on Being Old by Jane Miller


How lovely to read a book that states: ‘I like being old at least as much as I liked being middle-aged and a great deal more than I liked being young ...one has more time and space in which to think ones thoughts... and there may be moments when we understand what’s going on for the first time.’ But then, as she admits, she has always been a late developer!


Although references to pain and degeneration are unavoidable, there are also fun reminiscences of times when sex became of prime importance, followed inevitably by babies but, luckily, now that she has reached old age, sex no longer seems to matter. Readers are treated to an analysis of how other authors view old age, some, notably Margaret Atwood’s and Jenny Joseph’s descriptions, rib-ticklingly funny. Our author ponders whether Western grandmothers can learn


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