Religion and Philosophy 29


71575 THE TAROT ORACLE by Alice Ekrek Tarot card and playing card reading, numerology, tea- leaf and coffee-ground reading, crystal gazing, I Ching, palmistry, rune casting, astrology and dousing are among the most popular types of fortune telling in use today. With example birth charts, planetary influences, the casting of the runes, a 1480 diagram of the oldest print of right hand planetary positions from Ratdolt’s Chiromantia, an A-Z of shapes in tea leaves, all the origins and history are compiled in this perfect all-round divination compendium. 208pp, 8" x 10". £9.99 NOW £3


71870 PARANORMAL WEST YORKSHIRE by Andy Owens


The Pontefract Poltergeist, Spontaneous Human Combustion, The Body on the Coal Pile, Beware Big Cat, The Cottingley Fairies, Ghosbusters, Haunted Halls, A Doll’s House and A Gaggle of Ghosts are among the out-of-this-world chapter headings for these eyewitness accounts of big cats, UFOs, hauntings in pubs, private residences and more. What about the story of BBC Radio Leeds where the Grey Lady and a monk like figure have both been seen at Studio 2? 96 page illus softback. £9.99 NOW £3.50


PETS


The dog is the god of frolic. – Henry Ward Beecher


73181 FROM BAGHDAD WITH LOVE


by Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman and Melinda Roth A US Marine breaks our hearts with a story of a tiny scruffy puppy found in an abandoned house in Fallujah, Iraq. This bunch of homesick Marines heard a suspicious noise, clenched their weapons and prepared to open fire. What they find is a tiny puppy left behind when


most of the city’s population fled before the bombings. Despite military law that forbids the keeping of pets, they de-flea the pup with kerosene, de-worm him with chewing tobacco, and fill him up on Meals Ready to Eat. The little pup was the constant companion of Sergeant Matt Hammond who nearly died from loss of blood and today both Hammond and Lava the puppy are doing well in Southern California. It was only with the help of war correspondent Anne Garrels and animal rescue centres that the pup was airlifted to safety and a new life. Most of her marine colleagues followed after their horrendous tour of duty. 250pp in paperback, this is a Sunday Times Bestseller. Photos. £7.99 NOW £3.50


71189 LAUREL FOR LIBBY: A Tale with Cuts by Vivien Greene


A beautifully decorated ‘hand written’ edition with woodcuts published by the Bodleian Library written by the wife of Graham Greene. Here is the tale of Libby, preserved in an unpublished manuscript by Vivien Greene and based on a dream she had in 1937. It tells the story of ‘The Oldest Cat in Bristol’ who was born in the summer of 1862 and lived through four major wars, the Peace of Berlin and the Treaty of Versailles. 40pp. £5.99 NOW £1.75


72157 ANIMAL GRAVES AND


MEMORIALS by Jan Toms Guy the Gorilla from Regent’s Park Zoo, Jacob the Dray horse near Tower Bridge, the Boy and the Tiger at Tobacco Docks in Wapping, the Cat Monument at Shugborough, and a weathered gravestone for Freda, a Dalmatian, 1964 at Cannock Chase are among the stories to be told behind the inscriptions and short


histories of faithful friends whom we have loved and lost. 88 page paperback, colour photos. £6.99 NOW £3


71298 DOMESTIC DUCKS AND GEESE by Fred Hams


The keeping of geese and ducks by people as a source of food dates back to 365BC when white geese were kept by the Romans. Traditional methods of goose production are being revived. Our book describes and illustrates most of the domestic breeds that can be seen today including the Aylesbury, Pekin, Rouen, Indian Runner, Khaki Campbell, Call Ducks, Embden, Toulouse, Brecon Buff, Pilgrim and Chinese Geese. 40 page softback, colour photos. £4.99 NOW £1.75


71482 DEWEY’S NINE LIVES by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter


A tiny kitten falls from an owl’s talons onto the bonnet of a car and the driver, a war veteran, saves his life and finds a new life for himself in the process. In Florida, a couple create a paradise for the feral felines on a tropical island. These stories and more, including two featuring Dewey the Small-Town Library Cat himself, will touch your heart. Meet Tabitha, Boogie, Gail, BJ, Kit, Miss Gray, Chazzi, Taffy and more. Small b/w photos, 312pp in paperback. $15 NOW £4


71952 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW


ABOUT DOG TRAINING AND TRICKS: Second Edition by Gerilyn J. Bielakiewicz Do you keep finding your favourite flowers dug up and your slippers chewed to shreds? Then this is the book for you. Whether your pet is an undisciplined puppy or an intelligent adult, this guide to dog training and tricks shows you how to gradually introduce skills in the correct way. 287 paperback pages illus. Videos, organizations and websites suggested. £9.99 NOW £2.75


PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY


‘Some persons hold.’ He pursued, still hesitating, ‘that there is a wisdom of the Head, and that there is a wisdom of the Heart.’


- Charles Dickens, Hard Times


72960 59 SECONDS: THINK A LITTLE, CHANGE A LOT


by Richard Wiseman Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman exposes modern-day mind myths promoted by the self-help industry and presents a fresh approach to change that helps people achieve their aims and ambitions in minutes, not months. Find out why putting a pencil between your teeth instantly makes


you feel happier. Research into unusual areas including deception, luck, humour and the paranormal. Learn why positive thinking often fails; improve your social life by making mistakes; overcoming procrastination; why you shouldn’t play hard to get and think your way to low blood pressure. 358 pages in paperback with diagrams and charts.


£12.99 NOW £4 72981 ESSENTIAL JUNG:


Selected Writings by Anthony Storr


In an indispensable book for anyone seeking to understand the extraordinary range of Jung’s thought. The editor offers a compact collection of key extracts from the formidable mass of Jung’s published writings - the essentials of his thought in his own words. The prefatory notes to each extract show


the development of the philosopher’s ideas, and demonstrate their originality and continuing value. For example, he considered that man’s most urgent task is to deflect his gaze from the conquest of the external world toward the study of his own nature. He was the first great thinker to apply psychoanalytical ideas to the study of insanity, and introduced into psychology the terms ‘complex’, ‘collective unconscious’, ‘extravert’, ‘introvert’, ‘archetype’ and ‘individuation’. He also anticipated the Existentialists in affirming that people are compelled to search for meaning in life. 447 paperback pages with note on the text, glossary and chronology. £10.99 NOW £5


71075 WHAT IF? THE CHALLENGE OF SELF- REALISATION by Eldon Taylor


What if you awoke tomorrow with amnesia - no memory of who you are, what you like and dislike and who the people are around you? What if everything you believed in was false? Eldon Taylor has repeatedly demonstrated the overt attempts that have been made to control your thinking and this book lets you examine this phenomenon and move beyond it. Helps you peel back layers and reveal the dissonance in much of your thinking, beliefs,


72664 THE RALPH


STEADMAN BOOK OF DOGS written and illustrated by Ralph Steadman


Everybody knows and very many people admire the work of brilliant cartoonist and satirist Ralph Steadman. Here he is again, using


his wicked pen to capture the fierce, furious, whimsical, wistful world of the dog. You will either love or loathe the Saloon Bar Dog, the Antisocial Blot Dog, the Buddhist Dogs Searching for Happiness, the Dog Baby Substitute and Decibelle the Noisy Mongrel, but we can guarantee that, as with all Steadman’s works, you will not be bored. Approx 96 unnumbered pages 21.5cm x 22cm in colour and b/w. $24 NOW £6


72085 HELL ON 4 PAWS by Gwen Bailey A story of love, life and Chesil, the delinquent dog. What happened when the dog behaviourist author met Chesil, one of the most dysfunctional dogs in all her years of experience, and she just so happened to be her partner’s dog? Here is a wonderfully witty tale of how Gwen’s life was turned upside down when she took on a new man, his family and an unruly Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Enjoy Chesil’s crazy antics as we watch a bad dog turn to good. 267pp in paperback. £7.99 NOW £3


72088 HOW TO SPEAK DOG by Sarah Whitehead


Why does my dog... lick me, growl when we play, walk past other dogs in a curved line? Can my dog see colour? Try learning new skills and joining clubs associated with the fun dog sports like fly ball and working trials, puzzles and games like treasure hunt, scatter search, mug shots and message in a bottle, safety, tricks like walking backwards and fetch. Test your own training skills, fill in your dog’s reward checklist, and along the way learn top tips. Colour photos, 14 to adult. 96pp. £9.99 NOW £2.75


72095 RESCUE ME! by Alison Smith Colour photos, tips and step-by-step sequences for teaching the basics like sit, heel, down and stay and dealing with separation anxiety and a shy or fearful dog. How to successfully re-home a rescue dog covering choosing, bonding, training, good behaviour, keeping your dog happy and healthy, first aid, vets visits and with lovely case studies. Photos and stories behind several successful rescue pets. 128pp in softback. £9.99 NOW £2.50


RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY


As God once said, and I think rightly… - Margaret Thatcher


73137 HOLY BIBLE: NIV by Hodder & Stoughton Revised and updated 2011 New International Version of the Holy Bible in clear, single-column, 6.75. text with shortcuts to key passages. In the standard British text, this slim line durable classic, mock brown leather Bible has gold tooling and will slip into the pocket. 1404pp, softback.


£12.99 NOW £6


73054 THIS SAINT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE: 300 Heavenly Allies


by Thomas J. Craughwell We all know that travellers have St Christopher keeping a celestial eye on them, but did you know that card sharps and con men have their own beatified benefactor, namely one St Camillus de Lellis?


Carpenters are looked after by Jesus’ foster father, St Joseph, but the forgiveness of the sainthood knows no bounds and even murderers have someone to watch over them, St Vladimir, feast day 15 July. Vegetarians, women in labour, schoolgirls, gamblers, lawyers (no, not St Camillus again!), beekeepers, booksellers (St John of God, 8 March is a Bibliophile feast day) even, believe it or not, vampire hunters, they are all watched over, as are those suffering from toothaches, appendicitis, sore throats, disappointing children, irritating houseguests, breast ailments, bowel disorders, tuberculosis, dysfunctional families and unhappy marriages! Craughwell describes the lives of an amazing variety of holy figures from the Christian faith, revealing how they came to be associated with their beneficiaries and with reproductions of 300 full colour cards depicting these heavenly helpers in all their halo-bedecked glory. Absolutely brilliant. 479pp chunky softback. £13.99 NOW £4.50


desires and choices - contradictory beliefs with no apparent awareness. 250pp in paperback. £12.99 NOW £3.50


71943 PERSONAL SUCCESS HANDBOOK Everything You Need to be Successful by Curly Martin


In 1992, the author was diagnosed with breast cancer, which had mutated into an aggressive form of lymphatic cancer, and she was given nine months to live. At that time, she became homeless and was unemployed. Since then, she has become the best-selling author of The Handbook Series. In this, the third book of the series, she combines her personal experiences with accepted methodologies and cutting-edge innovations to create exciting, entertaining and effective approaches to personal success and development. You too, she insists, can become successful by employing the RAWPOWER strategy. 262 paperback pages, diagrams, line drawings. £16.99 NOW £3.50


71970 AMAZING LIFE OF ORMOND MCGILL: Dean of American Hypnotists by Ormond McGill


McGill has amazed audiences all over the world with his exciting stage shows. Now he takes the reader backstage and reveals the personal secrets of his success. Using original sketches, photos and press material, he covers topics such as: Mental Magic, Mind Control, Remarkable Hypnotic Inductions and Past-Life Insights. He initiates readers into performing hypnosis on stage, into conjuring presentation and into hypnotherapy. 407 paperback pages, illus. £29.50 NOW £3.50


72094 RAGE by Helen Robinson Can we prevent anger escalating, or do we need to express rage in order to move on with our lives? Case studies, support and welfare organisations. 288pp in paperback.


£4.95 NOW £2


72345 WOULD YOU EAT YOUR CAT? by Jeremy Stangroom


A fun book packed with moral conundrums that have perplexed some of the greatest philosophical minds. If your cat is your best friend would you eat him after his death? Is it always OK to look at your own photos even if they are of your 18 year old girlfriend taken 20 years ago? Are we really sorry that Hitler existed? The book features 25 ethical conundrums designed to illuminate various issues in moral philosophy and at the same time shed some light on our own moral commitments. The second half of the book features an analysis of each. 144pp in well illus paperback. £7.99 NOW £4


72554 TRUST: How We Lost It and How To Get It Back n by Antony Seldon


The updated edition which contains ten core arguments: trusting and being trustworthy are the sovereign human virtues we need today. The emphasis on this book is on practical proposals and examines the factors that lead to the loss and to the building of trust, about being optimistic and making the best happen as in positive health, policing, education and employment policy. The 20 core propositions include National Community Service for one year for all school leavers, every county to have an elected governor, children to have ten hours sport and exercise a week, and the arts to receive a massive boost regionally and locally among them. 264 page paperback. Illus and diagrams. £8.99 NOW £3.50


73052 THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE: The Remarkable History of


the King James Version by Derek Wilson


It is perhaps ironic that a Bible commissioned by ‘a cheerfully bisexual monarch’ should still be the standard translation referred to by anglophone Christian


fundamentalists in the United States as ‘the King James Bible’ rather than its official description as the


‘Authorised Version’, but this intriguing story is scattered with such fascinating anomalies. Using new research, the author guides readers through its fascinating details from the beginning to the present day, telling first the tale of the new vernacular version of the Holy Book in a language that modern English-speakers might just understand, created by the admirers of John Wycliffe in the late 14th century, and then on into the 16th century Reformation, which reversed the prohibition on such translations. Then William Tyndale, an Oxford-trained priest, took up the task anew. His work made him a rebel and he lived in exile in Germany where he paid for translating the Bible into an English now transformed. This strenuous decade of translation created the text which King James’s translators then rendered into something suited to formal public worship. Since then, its majestic prose has sustained Christians all over the world. 222 pages with illustrations in colour and b/w. £14.99 NOW £5


73049 SONGS OF PRAISE THE NATION’S FAVOURITE


CHURCHES by Andrew Barr This is the story of a journey around Britain to visit and explore 30 buildings that have become much-loved landmarks. Over the centuries, churches have acted as a focus during times of tragedy and conflict and, through the ages, have


offered a sense of permanence in an impermanent world. Just one example is the building in Goudhurst, founded in 1170 by Robert de Crevecoeur, a Norman knight, where generations of people have worshipped for over 800 years. Many of the churches appearing in the book were nominated by audiences who listen each week to the BBC Sunday breakfast shows from their local radio stations. Some that the author visited are grand places, famous around the world, while others are small, hidden away and almost unknown, yet as devotedly loved by a few dedicated parishioners. Between them, they provide a picture of the wide sweep of church life within Britain today, and the book tries to describe them through the eyes of the people who love them. Many have been featured on Songs of Praise and will be familiar to readers, but others will be less so, coming as pleasant surprises. The author captures the lives of those who built, developed and shaped them, as well as offering human interest stories about the folk who worship in them today. 127 pages 24.5cm x 20cm, over 100 colour photos. £14.99 NOW £6


73045 SAINTS by Scot Bower


In order to compile this sensitively written book, the author has drawn inspiration from those who have helped to shape the Church as it stands today. Containing engaging narratives, prayers and feature boxes, and accompanied by striking original illustrations that enhance the text, this collection brings the men


and women of the past to life, and offers insight into how their concern for devotion, contemplation, stability, compassion and reconciliation speak to today’s ever-busy world. From Polycarp to St Francis, Benedict to Aidan, Brigid to Clare and many others in between, it tells stories of heroism and adventure, of servanthood and humility, of unity and a concern for the poor. Here are the personalities of both Western and Eastern saints, from the time of the Early Church Fathers through to the mid- 13th century. 128 pages with colour illustrations and list of websites.


£9.99 NOW £3.50


72298 MANY WAYS TO NIRVANA by His Holiness The Dalai Lama


Reflections and advice on right living, this spiritual classic has been edited by Renuka Singh for the Western audience to be able to interpret the ancient wisdom of the Buddha for living in the modern world. Can a common man with family responsibilities achieve Nirvana or Buddhahood? What should be the spiritual limit of ambition for a busy professional? How do you stay positive when confronted with environmental and human injustice? The Dalai Lama delivers a message about the path to ‘right living’ and the need to overcome negative emotions to develop one’s inner consciousness. Wise, compassionate and always pragmatic. 202pp in paperback, remainder mark. $14 NOW £6


72302 RITUAL LANDSCAPES OF ROMAN


SOUTH-EAST BRITAIN edited by David Rudling


Topics and sites include Pagan religion in rural South-East Britain, places of worship in Roman London and beyond. The book comprises ten extensive essays written by acknowledged archaeological experts and covering such subjects as pagan religion in rural south-east Britain, places of worship in London, the temples at Springhead, Kent and in Sussex and Surrey like the Wanborough temple site, the incredible find of a Gallo-Roman temple at Hayling Island, votive offerings, the fate of pagan temples during the late and post-Roman periods and the co-existence of Christian churches and pagan shrines. This was an absolutely unique period in our history when the traditions of the indigenous Celts, the beliefs of the occupying pagan Romans, the various new religions which originated from further afield in the Empire and were brought here by soldiers, administrators and traders all fused together. Colour and b/ w photos, plans, drawings and diagrams. 214 glossy pages, softback, 8¼”×10¼”. £24.95 NOW £9.50


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