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this concise history of neuroscience arrives in time for The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman, a new 6-part series to air this fall on PBS

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CONTENTS

PonderaBleS

ThE braiN NEW 2-3

PhYSiCS 4

PhiLOSOPhY 4

ThE UNiVErSE 4

MaThEMaTiCS 5

ThE ELEMENTS 5

TYPEWriTEr NEW 6-7

tHe london StereoSCoPiC CoMPanY

ViCTOriaN gEMS NEW 8-9

diabLEriES 10

POOr MaN’S ViLLagE 11

a ViLLagE LOST aNd fOUNd 11

liBrarY of oraCleS

i ChiNg NEW 12

rUNES 13

PENdULUM 13

TarOT 13

NUMErOLOgY 13

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illuStrated HiStorieS

frEEMaSONrY NEW 14

KNighTS TEMPLar 15

dEad SEa SCrOLLS 15

ThE CaTharS 15

MarY MagdaLENE 15

STarMUS 16-17

Mini MaeStro

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MiCrO fLiErS 19

MagiC TriCKS 19

SECrET SPY 19

ThE PiLLarS Of CONSCiOUSNESS 20-21

TiTaNia’S CrYSTaL baLL 21

ThE CUP Of dESTiNY 21

PLaYiNg ThE harMONiCa 22

ChaMPiONShiP YO YO 22

diNOSaUr hUNTErS 23

ThE hiSTOrY Of farTiNg 24


NEW octobEr 2015

the brainAn Illustrated History of NeuroscienceTom Jackson

iSbN: 978-0-9853230-8-0

format: hardcover w/removable fold-out timeline

Extent: 168 pages

Size: 9.25 x 11.20

illust: 300+ color

Price: $24.95 U.S. /$29.95 CaN

Subject: Philosophy/reference

tom JAcksoN is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. after almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. he studied at the University of bristol, and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.

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NEW octobEr 2015

Here is the essential guide to the human brain, an authoritative reference

book and timeline that examines the three pounds of matter inside our

heads that does all our thinking for us. With 100 billion nerve cells joined by

thousands more to every corner of the body, the brain is wired together with

100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender

for the most complex system in the universe, endowing us with an intellect that

far outstrips any other creature. however, one difficult question remains: are we

intelligent enough to understand our own brains?

follow the journey as history’s greatest brains, including avicenna, Thomas

Willis, Charles darwin, and Paul broca, try to figure it out by linking structure to

function. how does the brain control the body, make sense of our surroundings,

and allow us to understand, empathize with, and love other people—and their

brains? and how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe,

consciousness?

u 100 chronological articles tell the story of neuroscience from the dawn of

history to the present day.

u authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompany each

of the steps along the way.

u biographies of great neuroscientists and a functional map of the brain boost

the content for all readers.

u This simple guide to neuroscience

draws together current

understanding and sets out the

basics of the field.

u a 24-page removable foldout

concertina neatly housed at the

back of the book includes a 12-

page timeline History of the brain and 12 pages of optical

illusions that demonstrate how

our view of the world comes

entirely from the brain—which can

sometimes be fooled.

Promotional Plansu reviews and features in science

magazines, websites, and blogs

u book reviews in print and online,

and national radio campaign

featuring the author

u feature in holiday round-up gift

guides

This concise history of neuroscience arrives in

time for The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman,

a new 6-part series to air this fall on PBS

NEW

“A rich visual journey that reveals our most imponderable organ.”Kelley remole Ph.d., director of Neuroscience Outreach, Mortimer b. Zuckerman Mind brain behavior institute, Columbia University

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PrEvIously PublIsHEdPrEvIously PublIsHEd

SPeCifiCationS for all PonderaBleS

Trim page size: 9.25 x 11.20

Extent: 144-page book plus a 24-page removable fold-out concertina filled with 1000s of facts

illustrations: approx. 300

retail Price: $24.95 U.S. /$29.95 CaN

The Periodic Table, set out by dmitri

Mendeleev in 1869, is the result of centuries

of accumulated knowledge. it is a powerful

yet elegant tool that opens a window onto

the very stuff of nature—stars, rocks, life, and

more—showing us the way to make ever smarter technologies.

One hundred ponderables, the puzzles solved and

inspirations reached, tell the story of how the Periodic Table

came to be. The journey begins just as the first cities are

forming and follows the contributions made by philosophers,

alchemists, industrialists, and great scientists. it ends with the

synthesis of superheavy elements never before seen on Earth—

and an understanding of how the universe really works.

IsbN: 978-0-9853230-3-5

Explore the work of history’s greatest

mathematicians including the teasing genius

of Pierre de fermat, who said he knew the

answers but rarely gave them up; the helpful

guidance of fibonacci, whose 13th-century

compendium for bookkeepers proved to be a valuable tool for

the most high minded mathematicians; and the fractal pattern

discovered by Wacław Sierpinski now used to plan the route a

mailman takes.

With a glimpse of the abstract landscapes of infinite numbers

and multi-dimensional shapes that these incredible minds

explore, we can begin to get beyond school-day sums and

understand the true power of mathematics.

IsbN: 978-0-9853230-4-2

Since time immemorial,

people have looked

out into the night sky

and brought back

knowledge of how the

universe works.

gradually, astronomers have learned

how it all began—in a big bang—and

are now faced with a variety of possible

endings for space as we know it. The

history of astronomy is as long as

civilization itself. This essential reference

guide traces how, over many centuries,

great minds have figured out where we

and our planet fit in the great expanse of

the universe.

IsbN: 978-0-9853230-5-9

PhysicsAn Illustrated History of the Foundations of scienceTom Jackson

Without physics,

everything else—

from astronomy to

zoology—would

be a meaningless

conjecture.

Examine the foundation upon which

all scientific knowledge rests and

follow physics through the ages as

great scientists, such as Thales, galileo,

feynman, and many others gradually

unpick the fabric of the universe to

reveal an array of fundamental forces,

intangible particles, and indestructible

energy. Today, physics discoveries

make headline news as we confirm

the fresh mysteries of the higgs boson,

supersymmetry, and more.

IsbN: 978-0-9853230-6-6

PhilosophyAn Illustrated History of thoughtTom Jackson

both art and science

attempt answers to the

big questions: What is

truth? how to be good?

Where did we come

from? but philosophy is the interpreter

we use to verify it all. We need it to make

sense of the simplest math and the most

esoteric poetry. it even has created a

science of information itself.

in this compilation of human

knowledge, we begin our journey at the

boundary of myth and reason and

along the way visit the thoughts of the

most high-flying of minds—Socrates,

descartes, Kant and others—who

could see that nothing, not ever-

changing words, limitless numbers,

or mystical visions, was beyond

examination. far from being the work

of dead geniuses, philosophy remains

at the heart of our battle to make

sense of the quantum universe.

IsbN: 978-0-9853230-7-3

the universeAn Illustrated History of AstronomyTom Jackson

mathematics An Illustrated History of NumbersEditor: Tom Jackson

the ElementsAn Illustrated History of the PeriodictableTom Jackson

“The teenage math whiz deserves Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers which is an exquisite history of math…”

Washington Post

“This is exactly the kind of engaging

book I loved to have in my classroom

library—something a student could pick

up and be quickly drawn in to, with

the chance of sparking a bigger interest

in the subject. It would also be a great

coffee table book to have at home for

young kids who are beginning to learn

about the world around them.”

Teachforever.com

“Graphically stunning, browsable volumes…” Library JournaL


NEW octobEr 2015

typewriterthe History · the machines · the WritersTony allan

iSbN: 978-1-62795-034-3

format: hardcover

Extent: 96 pages

Size: 7.5 x 5.5 landscapeillust: 40 black and white + color

Price: $12.95 U.S. /$14.95 CaN /£9.99 UK

Subject: history/Cultural reference

tony Allan after studying history at Corpus Christi College, Oxford and Journalism at indiana University, Tony allan worked for the british broadcasting Company and as a magazine editor before turning to book publishing. in the course of a 13-year stint with Time-Life books in London and alexandria, Va., he served as editor and writer on multi-volume book series including the 24-volume Time-Life History of the World. he has since written children’s books for Usborne Publishing and schoolbooks for heinemann Educational, as well as titles for adults on history and myth including The Mythic Bestiary (2008), Prophecies (2009), and Vikings: The Battle at the End of Time (2010). at last count his books had been translated into 14 languages, including Korean and Japanese.

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NEW octobEr 2015

Personal computers may have replaced the typewriter in most homes and

offices, but the venerable writing machine is currently staging a comeback.

from portable models that hipsters are snapping up in Urban Outfitters to Tom

hanks’s bestselling app that recreates the manual experience on a tablet, the

typewriter has never been so hot. This celebration of the typewriter covers what

a platen knob is, why QUErTY won out over other arrangements of keys, which

authors loved (or loathed) their typewriters, and much more.

u a gift book with yellowed paper and typewriter fonts for a cool vintage look

u Timeline of the typewriter features key models

u foreword by Paul Schweitzer of gramercy Typewriter Co.

NEW

Promotional Plansu reviews and features in Lifestyle magazines, websites, and blogs

u feature in holiday round-up gift guides

Filled with trivia and archive photos of writers at their typewriters—a fascinating look at one of the great inventions in history

Beginning to lose his

eyesight, Nietzsche bought

the Hansen Writing Ball

typing machine so he could

continue to write.

To boost sales in the

U.S. and Europe, large

manufacturers hired

famous poster artists to

promote the typewriter!

Launched in 1901, the

Underwood No. 5 sold

millions around the

world and remained in

production for 30 years.

Dorothy Parker at her

desk, with her husband

Alan Campbell in the

background; c. 1942.


NEW octobEr 2015NEW octobEr 2015

Launched by London Stereoscopic Company Launched by London Stereoscopic Company

In the modern world of round-the-clock working and online

information overdose, this beautiful box set—or Nest—of

Victorian stereo cards provides an escape into a world far from

our own: Queen Victoria is a happily-married woman; the

steam train is an innovation only starting to change the face

of britain; and greenwich Mean Time has yet to be adopted

throughout the UK. in the 1850s, people live out bucolic lives

in time-locked villages as they had for centuries.

hinton Waldrist in Oxfordshire was one such village, and the

first pack of 12 stereo cards presents beautifully composed photographs by renowned

photographer T. r. Williams, whose series of “Scenes in our Village” sought to capture

what he saw as the twilight of a timeless lifestyle—threatened by the expanding

railway network and mechanization. With the superbly engineered OWL viewer, you

will see the people going about their everyday lives—but totally immersed in the 3-d

scenes, you’ll almost expect to overhear conversations among these long departed

souls, and to smell the dank cottage interiors and sun-drenched cornfields. it is an

emotional experience!

The second pack, “diableries,” is far less sentimental. These stereo photographs of

sculptures from 1860 satirize the regime of Napoleon iii of france, depicting the devil

and a host of skeleton henchmen in scenes which show the devil (Napoleon) at

play, at war, and relaxing while feeding poor souls into the fires of hell. Each tableau

is the work of two Parisian sculptors, creative geniuses habert and hennetier. This

very strange phenomenon makes sense when you realize that any obvious attempt

to ridicule the regime resulted in a one-way trip to prison. rather different from the

unremitting satire modern western politicians are subjected to!

The third pack of stereo cards reveals another cultural phenomenon, previously

unknown outside collectors of Victoriana. Using real actors and staged scenes,

distinguished photographers reconstructed Victorian works, including those by Millais

and Wallis, to produce photographs for commercial reasons—a new painting by a

great artist was big news, but most people were not able to access new works of art.

These beautiful cards shed light on the famous paintings in Tate britain and illustrate a

great deal about society at the time.

iSbN: 978-0-9574246-7-8

Extent: 32-page paperback: 3.42 x 6.85

3 sets of 12-card stereo card decks

3-d viewer

Slipcase box: 7.75 x 4.56 x 5.5

Subject: art & Photography

Price: $200.00 U.S.

This item is non-returnable

victorian GemsA limited edition “Nest” with three sets of victorian stereo cards from the collection of dr. brian may, the patented oWl viewer, and a booklet on stereo card history and how to collect them.

“A 3-D trip back in time to the heyday of Victorian photography”

Pack 1

Scenes in our Village

Pack 2

Diableries

Pack 3

Poor Man’s Picture

Gallery

Celebrated Victorian photographer T. R.

Williams captures a lost way of life in the

Oxfordshire village of Hinton Waldrist in

these 12 stereo cards.

A series of Diableries features

stereo photographs of sculptures

from 1860 satirizing the regime

of Napoleon III of France.

Renowned Victorian photographers

restaged famous paintings from

Tate Britian London to produce

these 12 stereo images.


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Published Titles from London Stereoscopic Company

diableriesstereoscopic Adventures in Hellbrian May, denis Pellerin, and Paula fleming

A devilish 1860s sensation–finally

unleashed on the 21st century! in france,

around 1860, from the loins of a traditional

national fascination with all things diabolical, was born

a new sensation: a series of visionary dioramas depicting life

in a strange parallel universe called ENfEr—hell—communicated to an eager

audience by means of stereoscopic cards, to be viewed in the stereoscopes which

had already become popular in the 1850s. This 3-d phenomenon, which fascinated

a nation for 40 years, is now yours to share. This book, the fruit of half a lifetime’s

study by three impassioned authors, brings every one of the published diableries

into the 21st century for the very first time. Some of them are so rare that at the

time of writing there is no known complete collection of the originals of these

masterpieces. but this book enables all but two of the 182 scenes to be enjoyed

just as their creators intended, in magnificent 3-d, using the high-quality patent

OWL stereoscopic viewer supplied.

iSbN: 978-0-9574246-0-9

format: hardcover: 280 pages, 500 photographs, slipcased with 3-d viewer

Size: 9.5 x 12.80 x 1.5

Price: $75.00 U.S.


rEvIEWs

Los Angeles Times“the book is written by Brian May, the Queen guitarist, (who has a doctorate in astrophysics and is a life long stereo photography collector), denis Pellerin and Paula fleming. it contains detailed context for each diablerie, explaining political references, pointing out jokes and illustrating technical accomplishments. the images were created by photographing hand-sculpted scenes. they look sepia-toned in daylight and fill with color when backlighted, which is particularly frightening when the eyes of the damned glow red as the green devil parades by.”

Wall Street Journal“who says dinosaur rockers can’t raise hell? in the poshly published diableries Brian May… shares his long-standing passion for 19th-century stereopticon images. He bought his first pair of these 3-d cards over 40 years ago from a psychedelia vendor at Portobello road Market in london. in this nearly complete set of a phantasmic french stereopticon series from the 1860s, skeletons enact an elaborate danse macabre. Curiously, Satan bears a striking resemblance to king louis Philippe.”

the Poor man’s Picture Gallerystereoscopy versus Paintings in the victorian Eradenis Pellerin and brian May

Published Titles from London Stereoscopic Company

This astonishing set of stereocards from brian May’s

collection reconstructs 14 well-known Victorian works in

Tate britain using real actors and staged scenes. The stereos

are contemporary with the paintings, and their existence was

hitherto unknown outside the circle of specialist collectors of

Victoriana. They were produced for commercial reasons—the

advent of a new painting by a great artist was big news, but

most people were not able to access and enjoy the new works

of art. Entrepreneurial photographers of the day reconstructed

the scenes, photographed them, and sold the stereocards for

profit. in addition to their beauty, they shed light on the story

of these famous paintings, and reveal a great deal about the

society of the time.

The format is to show the painting itself, followed by the

stereocard versions of that painting with explanatory text.

The artists include Landseer, Maclise, Wallis, Millais, Calderon,

Collinson, frith, Egley, Collins, Leslie, haydon, and the

photographers were the most distinguished of that time. The

book accompanies an exhibition of these cards held at the Tate

since October 2014.

A village lost and FoundAn annotated tour of the 1850s series of stereo photographs‘Scenes in Our Village’ by t. r. williamsbrian May and Elena Vidal

Now with a new home under the creative wing of the

team who originally wrote and produced the book in

2008, A Village Lost and Found joins the imaginative program

of 3-d publishing that is the mission of brian May’s London

Stereoscopic Company (LSC). relaunched alongside the

LSC’s new titles for fall 2014, A Village Lost and Found received

fabulous reviews, and is available to a new market as Shelter

harbor’s team goes large with it across the USa. This book is

the perfect antidote to the stress of life in the 21st century,

portaying the idyll of life in an 1850s English village “far from

the sound of the train’s whistle.”

iSbN: 978-07112-3039-2

format: hardcover: 240 pages, 500 photographs, slipcased with 3-d viewer

Size: 9.5 x 12.8 x 1.5

Originally published in fall 2009


Price: $75.00 U.S.

iSbN: 978-0-9574246-1-6

format: hardcover: 208 pages, over 300 photographs and illustrations, slipcased with 3-d viewer

Size: 9.5 x 12.80 x 1.5

Price: $75.00 U.S.



rEcENtly PublIsHEdNEW octobEr 2015

runes are the magical alpha-

bet of central and northern

Europe. Though they were

used as a form of writing,

particularly for short magical

inscriptions, their primary use

was divination and decision

making. Meaning “whisper”

or “secret,” runes are a system

of symbols that can connect

you with your ancestors,

spirits, and the living world.

guy Ogilvy, one of the

world’s best known rune

specialists, has created

a wonderfully illustrated

handbook for this set.

I chingthe chinese book of changesKlaus holitzka and Marlies holitzka

The I Ching, or Chinese Book of Changes, is the world’s

oldest divinatory method to remain intact.

as an oracle, it sets out a framework of symbols and

readings which give insight into the forces—literally, the

changes—occurring at any particular moment in time and

which can provide answers to questions about our lives,

relationships, health, wealth and happiness.

The first creators of the I Ching studied the stars and

tides, plants and animals, as well as the rhythms of natural

forces such as wind, thunder, fire and water. They began to

recognize repeating patterns in their kinship and families, in

commerce and politics, and in the eternal dramas of love,

ambition, conflict, and honor. in time, this led to a complex,

intertwined pattern of relationships that placed a central

importance on the eternal metamorphosis of all things.

The I Ching consists of 64 hexagrams, or six-lined figures,

each of which has a name and carries a brief description.

anyone who wishes to consult the I Ching simply focuses

on a question, constructs a hexagram following simple

instructions, and then looks up its meaning for the answer.

Marlies holitzka offers a direct approach to this

ancient Chinese wisdom and

its interpretations in this fully

illustrated, detailed guidebook.

a deck of 64 oracle cards, each

beautifully illustrated in traditional

Chinese colors and style with

pen and ink drawings by Klaus

holitzka, completes this unique set.

Pendulums are an ancient

art of accessing information

not available to us through

the use of our senses. basic

dowsing pendulums consist

of a weight suspended on a

flexible string or chain.

best-selling author

Susanne Peymann provides

a unique bridge between

the traditional esoteric

approach, and modern day

psychology. She presents

old and contemporary

pendulum tables to provide

practical support to those

seeking answers.

runesthe Alphabet of the Godsguy Ogilvy

Pendulumthe magic PendulumSusanne Peymann

l i B r a r Y o f o r aC l e S f O r g U i da N C E a N d S E L f - aWa r E N E S S

iSbN: 978-1-62795-019-0

format: Paperback + 24 solid birchwood runes + fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60

illust: four color thoughout

Price: $19.95 U.S./ $24.95 CaN

Subject: New age, Occult

iSbN: 978-1-62795-033-6

format: Paperback + 64 oracle cards, and a fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60


Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CaN


Includes high-quality birchwood runes

Includes high-quality brass Pendulum

Includes 78 cards of the antique tarot of marseilles

Includes 64 oracle cards beautifully illustrated with pen and ink drawings by klaus Holitzka

Tarot has existed in many

forms for over 600 years. in

its time it has been a card

game played by the italian

nobility, works of fine art,

allegories of moral teachings,

a coded system for magic

and esoteric wisdom, a

gateway for meditation and

much more.

as readers become more

deeply involved with the

cards, they will gain unique

insights into aspects of their

lives where they are seeking

help or advice.

The language of numbers

is known to us as an ancient

science called numerology.

Numerology explains your

motivation, reveals your

talents and displays how

you appear to others. by

using it, you can map the

trends of each day—see

what is happening, what

has happened, and why.

and it can indicate what is

to come.

The authors provide clear

explanations on how to use

numerology to bring about

positive changes to your life.

tarotthe secrets of the symbolsJohannes fiebig and Evelin bürger

Numerologythe secret language of NumbersChristine bengel and Patrick Stahel

l i B r a r Y o f o r aC l e S f O r g U i da N C E a N d S E L f - aWa r E N E S S

iSbN: 978-1-62795-021-3

format: Paperback + 78 card Tarot deck + fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60


Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CaN


iSbN: 978-1-62795-022-0

format: Paperback + set of 30 special number cards + fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60


Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CaN


Includes set of 30 special number cards

iSbN: 978-1-62795-020-6

format: Paperback + high quality brass pendulum + fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60


Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CaN


NEW



The dead Sea Scrolls continue

to fascinate readers from all

walks of life. discovered by

a bedouin shepherd of the

Judean desert in 1947, they

remain the subject of endless

debate and speculation even

to this day.

When all 800 documents

became available in

translation in 1991, numerous

alternative theories arose

about their authorship and

dating. The now famous

Copper Scroll and theories

surrounding it are examined

here, as is their relevance to

the New Testament and the

messianic Jesus.

Since their descent into

oblivion in 1307 from their

position as one of the most

powerful institutions of the

Middle ages, the Knights

Templar have been a source

of great fascination, and the

subject of much historical

research.

in this beautifully

illustrated book, alan butler

takes the reader from their

humble beginnings to their

tumultuous destruction 200

years later.

dead sea scrollsJohn deSalvo

knights templaralan butler

Freemasonrygiles Morgan

illuStr ated HiStorieS ThEir hiSTOrY aNd MY ThS rE VEaLEd

iSbN: 978-1-62795-006-0

format: Paperback w/flaps

Extent: 192 pages

Size: 7 x 9.25

illust: four color throughout

Price: $16.95 U.S./$18.95 CaN


iSbN: 978-1-62795-010-7


Extent: 192 pages

Size: 7 x 9.25


Price: $16.95 U.S./$18.95 CaN


iSbN: 978-1-62795-038-1


Extent: 192 pages

Size: 7 x 9.25


Price: $16.95 U.S./$18.95 CaN

Subject: history/Cultural reference The Cathars practiced

vegetarianism, non-violence,

a liberal attitude towards

women, and tolerance. and,

without lifting a sword, they

posed a threat to Catholicism

greater than the Muslims

or Jews. Catharism was the

most successful heresy of the

Middle ages.

Today, the Cathars

mystique is stronger than

ever as historians continue

to find links with movements

such as the Knights Templar,

the Troubadours, and the

search for the holy grail.

Mary Magdalene—probably

the bible’s most enigmatic

and controversial figure—has

fired imaginations for nearly

two thousand years.

in the search for the true

story, the author takes the

reader through the gospels

of the New Testament, the

gnostic gospels, and Nag

hammadi texts, as well as

through the high Middle

ages when adoration of Mary

Magdalene was at its height.

the catharsSean Martin

mary magdaleneKaren ralls

illuStr ated HiStorieS ThEir hiSTOrY aNd MY ThS rE VEaLEd

iSbN: 978-1-62795-008-4


Extent: 192 pages

Size: 7 x 9.25


Price: $16.95 U.S./$18.95 CaN


iSbN: 978-1-62795-003-9


Extent: 192 pages

Size: 7 x 9.25


Price: $16.95 U.S./$18.95 CaN

Subject history/Cultural reference

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest secular brotherhoods. Past

members have included kings, presidents, military leaders, writers, and

philosophers. Today, there are over 10 million freemasons around the world.

its origins have been associated with medieval stonemasons, the Knights

Templar, and even a secret order known as the Priory of Sion, guardians of

the true nature of the holy grail. Theories abound about freemasonry’s older

origins—with ancient mystery cults or the construction of the great Temple

of Solomon in Jerusalem. Whatever the truth, freemasonry history is full of

drama and mystery. That freemasonry played a role in the american War of

independence and french revolution is without a doubt, and its influence has

been detected in other diverse historical events.

To an outsider, freemasonry rituals can appear obscure, pointless and baffling,

or even sinister. Yet an intensely stratified and hierarchical structure underpins

most Masonic orders, and the utmost secrecy is still demanded of its members

even though much of its tradition is known to outsiders.

in this clearly laid-out study, giles Morgan examines the reality and the myth behind

the organization. distinguishing one from the other, he provides a concise and highly

compelling account of one of the world’s most secret societies.

giles Morgan is an academic bookseller with a longtime fascination for esoteric subjects. he is a regular contributor to many esoteric magazines in the UK and is the author of five books. he lives in London, England.

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50 years of man in spacegarik israelian and brian MayForeword by stephen Hawking

Never before has such an ambitious series of talks, articles, and recollections

been assembled to celebrate the human exploration of space. it is the result

of the unique Starmus meeting in 2011 on Tenerife, where the legendary russian

and american pioneers of the space age met up for the first time to share the

moments that electrified the human race.

Neil armstrong, buzz aldrin, bill anders, Yuri baturin, Charlie duke, Victor gorbatko,

alexei Leonov, Jim Lovell, Claude Nicollier, and Sergei Zhukov tell their personal

stories about the first space walk, the lunar landing, the heroic recovery of apollo

13, the repair of the hubble Space Telescope, and much more.

Our discovery of the Universe, our place

within it, and the meaning of life on Earth

also forged dramatic moments at Starmus

through the presentations of some of the

world’s leading scientists and thinkers

such as rich goldman, brian May, Jack

Szostak, richard dawkins, Jill Tarter, Joseph

Silk, george Smoot, Michel Mayor, robert

Williams, adam burrows, garik israelian, Kip

Thorne, Sami Solanki and Leslie Sage.

This volume was originally conceived to mark

50 years since Yuri gagarin’s first spaceflight,

but is now equally dedicated to one of our

greatest heroes in human history—Neil

armstrong, who so sadly passed away in 2012.

starmus: 50 years of man in space

celebrates the critical human moment we

have lived—the first steps into outer space, the

explosion of knowledge about our cosmos, and

where it might all be taking us. it will become

one of the seminal books of our era.

iSbN: 978-1-62795-026-8

format: hardcover

Extent: 192 pages

Size: 9 x 11 x 1

Price: $40.00 U.S./$50.00 CaN

Subject: astronomy, history & reference

illust: over 200 color and b/w images

Publisher: Starmus

“Let us hope that our grandchildren at our age can look back and say, ‘The 20th century was a century of advancement and improvement in technology, and the 21st century was a century of advancement and improvement in human character.’”

Neil armstrong – Starmus festival 2011

the most amazing event in science!

astronomers, astronaut-explorers, Nobel Prize–

winning scientists, artists, and rock stars came

together for the 2014 Starmus festival—a

spectacular lineup of notable scientists,

including Stephen hawking, for a celebration

of space, art, and the world’s largest telescope.

The book features the talks made by an all-star

cast of speakers at the 2011 Starmus festival,

including some of history’s greats—and with a

forward by Stephen hawking.

8-page feature on the starmus meetings in the may 2015 issue of Astronomy magazine



mini maestro series mini maestro series

The sky is the limit with this box set!

build and fly seventeen magnificent fliers

and learn amazing facts about famous

aircraft.

The 48-page book will guide you from

rookie projects all the way to becoming

an advanced aviator. The kit contains

ten color models, a launcher and rubber

bands, so you’ll be airborne right away.

Test your crime-busting abilities and

enter the fascinating world of a Crime

Scene investigator working as scientific

support with police forces. This cool kit

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bags, and crime scene tape. The 48-page

book provides insight into the unique role

the CSi plays in crime detection, describing

the tasks involved and how evidence is

carefully retrieved from the scene of a crime.

micro Fliers17 model planes to make and fly!

crime labGather clues and solve tricky cases!

iSbN: 978-1-62795-028-2

box size: 3.75 (w) x 4.75 (h) x 2 (d)

hardback book size: 3.75 (w) x 4.50 (h) x .5 (d)

Extent: 48 pages

illust: full color throughout

age: 7+

Price: $9.95 U.S.

Subject: games

iSbN: 978-1-62795-039-8

box size: 3.75 (w) x 4.75 (h) x 2 (d)


Extent: 48 pages


age: 7+

Price: $9.95 U.S.

Subject: games

This box set is just what you need to

get the magic touch! astound your

friends and family by learning to perform

eighteen magical acts.

The 48-page book will teach you the

secrets behind impressive tricks and

illusions, and the special rings, coin

box, mystery dice, and magic ball will

help you on your way to becoming a

spellbinding magician.

iSbN: 978-1-62795-029-9

box size: 3.75 (w) x 4.75 (h) x 2 (d)


Extent: 48 pages


age: 7+

Price: $9.95 U.S.

Subject: games

magic tricks

Welcome to the world of espionage!

discover how to be a top code breaker,

and then go undercover to complete se-

cret missions which will test your sleuth-

ing skills. Use the decoder card, compass,

and secret marker pens included in this

kit to become a super spy.

The 48-page book will teach you covert

know-how and includes 20 pages of chal-

lenges to put your new skills to the test.

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box size: 3.75 (w) x 4.75 (h) x 2 (d)


Extent: 48 pages


age: 8+

Price: $9.95 U.S.

Subject: games

secret spy18 top secret missions to complete!

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1 Evidence Pot

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Crime Scene Tape

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u Osho’s books have sold millions

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u There are few books by such a renowned author that cover all four Eastern

disciplines

There is a long fascination in Western countries with the mysteries of the East, and in

recent times this extends to the spiritual realm. as more people define themselves as

“spiritual” rather than “religious”—in search of more open, individual approaches to the

sacred—the Eastern traditions hold a special appeal.

Unlike religions born in the Middle East—Judaism, Christianity, and islam—most

Eastern approaches to spirituality place little or no emphasis on a supreme being as

a source of divine guidance and dispenser of blessings. rather, the emphasis is to

develop one’s own inner sense of the sacred—or, in the words of buddha, to “be a

light unto yourself.” This volume explores four major streams of Eastern wisdom as

seen through the understanding of a contemporary mystic, and offers a window into

a broad spectrum of options—from the disciplined awareness of buddha and Zen to

the relaxed acceptance of Tao and Tantra. Each has something to offer readers with an

open mind and a taste for the challenge of breaking old patterns and exploring new

possibilities.

iSbN: 978-1-62795-009-1


Extent: 560 pages

Size: 6.6 x 9


Price: $24.95 U.S. /$29.95 CaN

Subject: Philosophy/religion

osHo (1931–1990) is a contemporary mystic whose teachings have inspired millions of people from all walks of life.

his works, which have been published in more than 40 languages, are transcribed from talks given over a period of 35 years. They cover everything from the individual search for happiness to the most pressing social, political, and spiritual concerns of our time.

Osho’s wisdom is legendary, as is his skill in guiding his audience to an understanding of complex philosophical concepts using humor and the art of storytelling, and his books are bestsellers in many countries.

the Pillars of consciousnessbuddha · Zen · tao · tantraOsho

“Discontent clouds your eyes and your vision; contentment makes your eyes unclouded and your vision clear. You can see through and through; you can understand things as they are.”

From one oF the moSt inFluential and beStSelling SPiritual leaderS oF the 20th century comeS a work that exPloreS the Four PillarS oF eaStern wiSdom

iSbN: 978-1-62795-001-5

format: Paperback + facsimile Edwardian cup and saucer + positioning cloth with handy tip sheet of the most important symbols and meanings

Extent: 96 pages

Size: 6.7 x 6.5 x 3.6

Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CaN

Subject: New age

Learn the ancient art of reading tea leaves—or coffee

grounds—with this beautifully designed cup and saucer, based

on an original Edwardian design. reading leaves is a fun and

easy way of making predictions for you, your friends, and family.

an ivy leaf shows that you need endurance and faith now,

but you will win the support of your friends. a heart near the

rim of the cup means that love is not far away.

Why not turn the kettle on now and start your first reading?

The Cup of destiny reveals the secrets of this ancient

method, allowing you to make predictions for yourself and

your friends.

the cup of destinyA traditional fortune-teller’s cup and saucer plus illustrated book of interpretationsJane Lyle

iSbN: 978-1-62795-000-8

format: Paperback + crystal ball + handy tip sheet

Extent: 64 pages

Size: 5.9 x 5.9 x 3.5

Price: $19.95 U.S/$24.95 CaN

Subject: New age

u One of the bestselling crystal ball authors of all time

u Titania hardie’s books have sold over a million copies

worldwide

Open this pack and you open your mind to your own ability

to “see” the future. The guidebook explains everything you

need to know, from “What will i see?” and “how do i start?” to

“What else can i do?” bestselling author Titania hardie is your

expert guide.

Crystalomancy is now within everyone’s grasp. Titania takes

readers by the hand and, with easy-to-follow steps based on

her own practical experience, introduces the reader to the

ancient art of scrying.

britain’s most famous White Witch explains how, with the

right approach, anyone can learn to see the future.

titania’s crystal ballNow you can see your FutureTitania hardie

Each kit includes a glass ball which is nearly 2½ inches in diameter

born in australia, tItANIA HArdIE is a third generation White Witch. her maternal family originates from Cornwall, England and, through her mother’s guidance, she nurtured her own psychic abilities.

She is most recently known for her new age novels, The House Of The Wind and The Rose Labyrinth. Titania lives in Somerset, England.

JANE lylE learned the traditional art of reading tea leaves from her grandmother.She lives in London.

A delightful way to see the future while enjoying a cup of tea or

coffee!

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Championship Yo-Yo Tricks is a great kit for older children,

teens, and adults. The stylish box with reflective foil cover

contains a 64-page paperback book PLUS two brilliant

yo-yos—a plastic one with flashing lights and a traditional

wooden one.

The book describes 32 tricks. Each one has step-by-step

instructions and clear black and white illustrations. The tricks

are ranked from easy to hard so as you progress through the

book you master increasingly challenging tricks.

Spinning yo-yos is fun and exciting and brings with it all sorts

of practical “spin-offs”—from improved hand-eye coordination

to the ability to hold a party audience spellbound!

championship yo-yo tricksdave Oliver

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iSbN: 978-1-62795-024-4

format: Paperback + quality harmonica + handy carrying pouch

Extent : 64 pages with four color illustrations

Size: 8 x 6 x 2.5

Price: $14.95 U.S./$16.95 CaN

Subject: Music, Music instruction

iSbN: 978-1-62795-023-7

format: Paperback + 2 yo-yos— one traditional wooden and one that flashes

Extent: 64 pages with black and white illustrations

Size: 8 x 6 x 2.5

Price: $14.95 U.S./$16.95 CaN

Subject: games. hobbies

Playing the harmonica is a great kit for older children, teens,

and adults. The kit includes a fully illustrated 64-page book, a

genuine 10-hole blues harmonica in the key of C, and a red felt

carrying pouch.

Using clear text and colorful, easy to follow illustrations, the

book shows you how to play the harmonica in a variety of styles

and provides 20 well-known tunes that you can get started on

right away. Within minutes you can be playing real music!

also included:

u Tips on how to refine your sound

u a brief history of the harmonica

u how to care for your harmonica

u inspirational profiles on some of harmonica’s greatest

players, including Little Walter and Larry adler

Playing the Harmonicadave Oliver

dAvE olIvEr is a journalist and highly experienced writer specializing in music, games, technology, and popular culture. in his spare time he plays bass and harmonica in blues and soul bands in London.

Learn 32 yo-yo tricks!

When did dinosaurs roam the earth? how did they live, and what

happened to them? This great book and puzzle kit contains a

24-page paperback that explains all about these fascinating beasts: when

they lived, how they evolved, their different types and habitats, and how

they became extinct. T. rex, the most famous dinosaur of all, is featured in

the truly monster-size puzzle that extends nearly four feet in length. Kids

will learn everything they want to know about these prehistoric creatures

and have loads of fun in the process.

iSbN: 978-1-62795-031-2

box size: 7.37 (w) x 8.87 (h) x 3 (d)

Paperback book size: 7.25 (w) x 8.62 (h)

Extent: 24 pages


Jigsaw size: 47.25 (w) x 26 (h) 100 pieces

age: 7+

Price: $15.95 U.S.

Subject: games

dinosaur Hunter: t. rexPeter Eldin

Peter eldin is an experienced children’s

book author of over 200 titles that cover

a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs

and science to magic and mysteries. he

also compiles quizzes for radio and TV.

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the History of Fartingdr. benjamin bart


Everyone farts, admit it or not. from the ancient greeks to monarchs and presidents,

here is a chronicle of broken wind that sails through the ages. featuring classic

limericks, actual history, and humorous definitions, this book is a real ripper.

This collection of papers was started by benjamin bart on discovering several

papers in his grandmother Emily’s cedar chest, and is available with the help of

the austrian Literature Council. The book encompasses all aspects of the history of

farting, from the place of farts in culture to an a–Z of classic farts. also included are

sections on Le Petomane, france’s greatest farter whose performances impressed

Le Moulin rouge, and on the farta from Sparta, the old rugby club favorite

immortalized in a 12-verse epic limerick. for the medically minded, one chapter

considers the physiology of farting.

iSbN: 978-1-62795-005-3

format: Paper over board

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 4.5 x 6

illust: 16 b/w

Price: $9.95 U.S./$10.95 CaN

Subject: humor

dr. bENJAmIN bArt is a fiction. in order to protect the guilty, he is currently in an author protection program.

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