Top ranking ghost story writer Le Fanu presents a remarkable collection of tales of the supernatural. The patients of Dr Heselius are plagued by malignant apparitions and vampires or are drugged into a state of living death. Many disturbing implications remain unsolved as the good doctor tries to explain the phenomena in terms of psychopathology. A classic of mystery and occult literature in 302 page paperback.

In 1888 Henry James wrote 'There was the customary novel by Mr Le Fanu for the bedside; the ideal reading in a country house for the hours after midnight'. Madam Crowl's Ghost & Other Stories are tales selected from Le Fanu's stories which mostly appeared in The Dublin University Magazine and other periodicals, and their haunting, sinister qualities still have an enormous appeal for the modern reader. The great M.R. James, who collected and introduces the stories in this book, considered that Le Fanu 'stands absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories.' 192pp.

Here are two great, neglected horror novels by Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, together in one volume for the first time. It is a double treat for lovers of blood-curdling fantasy fiction. The Lady of the Shroud, published here in its full and unabridged form, is a fascinating and engrossing concoction of a vampire tale, Ruritanian adventure story and science fiction romance. The novel fully demonstrates the breadth and ingenuity of Stoker's imagination. The spine-chilling The Lair of the White Worm features a monstrous worm secreted for thousands of years in a bottomless well and able to metamorphose into a seductive woman of a reptilian beauty who survives on her victim's life blood. The novel contains some of Stoker's most graphic and grisly moments of horror. 431 page Wordsworth paperback.

Symbolism is all around us whether religious, as insignia, symbols of historic heritage, nationalism in Druidic monuments like Stonehenge, in religious traditions, alchemy, magic and rituals. Rosicrucians published a symbolic representation of the Emerald Tablet in 1875, a circle, symbolising oneness and unity with the words' initial letters spelling out the secret of alchemy, VITRIOL. The hands symbolise an oath and above the hands are seven planets. The Sun and Moon pour life substance into a chalice which is supported by Mercury. The three shields are the three principles - sulphur is the lion, salt the seven-pointed star, and mercury the eagle. The chalice symbolises water, the lion fire, the eagle air, the star Earth. To the modern reader, grimoires usually refer to computer and fantasy games but originally they were books of instructions produced between the 13th and 15th centuries written by devout Christians containing much information about guardian angels and their teachings. Grimoires also offer spells, charms and talismans and users were keen on finding treasure, flying, becoming invisible and influencing the course of love affairs. Lengthy rituals were recorded enabling adepts aided by angels to conjure spirits and demons. Ceremonial magic required purification and preparation and robes were worn and various knives, swords, wands, candles, salt and wine were required and water and herbs prepared in containers. Chalk was needed to draw circles, triangles and other shapes. This broad very well illustrated visual history covers symbolism in art, heraldry, guilds, livery and companies, religious symbols, world calendars and time, fertility figureheads and fire, plants, food and the natural world, geoglyphs, pyramids, spirals, mazes, circles and the wheel, light, music and dance, the stars and the zodiac and more. 256 glossy pages, hundreds of colour illus., large square softback.
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Among the 20 cards to cut out and keep feature the cat, badger, eagle, horse, bear, blackbird, bee, hawk and stag. The internationally acclaimed expert on Celtic tradition John Matthews has written hundreds of books on the Arthurian legends, tarot, folklore and mythology and we were thrilled to discover this book on the bargain market. He explains ancient stories of shamanic helpers and how to access their wisdom, tales of animal tricksters, boasters and heroes all dwell here, amidst the dazzling universe of Celtic lore. Play the drumming music, using the weblink included in the book, and allow yourself to be safely carried on a wave of sound to experience your own shamanic journey. In this gentle trance you can seek out your own Totem Animal, while the accompanying cards will help you choose animal helpers for particular situations. Ask for guidance on life issues, self-empowerment, and paths to healing. Some of the names of the nine classic Celtic stories included are The Crane of Moy Leana, The Hawk of Achil and Cormac and the Wolves. Personalise your journey through the hands of an expert. Fully illustrated softback, 160pp.

Celtic sex aims to deliver a spell by harnessing the energy of orgasm, whether performed singly, in couples or in groups. This book describes in detail how to do it, with a focus on keeping the visualisation of the spell at the front of consciousness while subject to increasing sexual excitement, and in the case of a group, achieving the necessary control to release the energy of orgasm simultaneously. The author belongs to a Druidic tradition whose secrets are closely guarded, and he places emphasis on using the techniques described as part of an ongoing journey towards awareness of the infinite within the belief system of paganism. Aspects of these techniques, for instance the lack of distinction between homosexual and heterosexual activity, may be illegal in some cultures and the author warns against contravening the law. A further warning is that love has no place in the use of sex as part of magic, and practitioners are urged to put aside emotional involvement. The spell is written down, circulated among a group for approval, and then visualised or made part of the practitioner's everyday thoughts. Visualisation is followed by entering and exiting the collective space through different portals. The tools of performing the ritual are discussed here, including a wooden wand, stave, dagger, chalice, libation vessels, cauldron, phallus, and a working stone or surface. You are now ready to start the rituals of sex magic, from awakening and arousal to orgasm. This is followed by cleansing and purifying, unsealing and erasing the circle. Final chapters give advice on details specific to the individual, for instance creating your own ritual salt. Illustrated by line drawings, this book contains sexually explicit material. 230pp, softback.

Turn to pages 132 to 141 on this special book and use the simple charts to discover your own Moon sign that will give you insight into a whole new aspect of yourself. The Moon sign relates to a very basic part of your nature which reacts according to needs and feelings, gets into moods and groves, has intuitions, and irrational impulses and perceptions. It is also linked to the way you love, nurture and play. Your lunar nature tends to peep out in moments when you are relaxed and may take over in times of stress. When you have discovered your Moon sign in the charts you can begin to get acquainted with your needs and understand the complicated individual that you are. The Moon's position when you were born imprinted your instinctual nature, but its ever-changing position also affects your day to day life and each phase brings its own gifts, strengths and uses whether the Moon is full in London, Tokyo or Sydney. Learn about the effect of tides, on plants and animals and for each star sign there are key notes and explanations of your emotions, health and beauty, career and finances, home and garden, love and relationships. Beautifully designed and decorated in colour, 144pp with useful planner right through to the year 2030 and going back to 1924 in a chart showing each year and month for each star sign so you can find your Moon sign using the key. Full Moon, Dark Moon, waxing or waning, there is much to discover about how to be free of negative emotions and use your inspiration. 144 pages.

A spellbinding collection of literature, lore, art, recipes and projects in a fanciful anthology to delight unicorn lovers. Unicorns embrace the magic of the forest, living as they do among wild mushrooms and toadstools near sparkling waterfalls. Their ghostly silhouettes can be seen ambling amid patches of lacey ferns and wild orchids, and gently brushing against pungent wild ginger. The horn of a unicorn is a great treasure because of its rarity and powerful properties. It can detect poison, and if dipped in poisoned food or drink, it will neutralise the toxin. Make a lavender horn and a jewelled unicorn coronet, and in the food section unicorn tears of milky oats and mimosa flowers and bright pink icing. Discover unicorns in poetry, heraldry, the lady and the unicorn as muse in dozens of beautiful mediaeval artworks and tapestries here reproduced in full-page colour images, unicorns on Noah's Ark and in the Bible, in antiquity, arts and culture, and unicorn movie stars. Plus forest bathing, making holographic lip balm, enchantress body nectar, stars in her mane hair mist and other beautifying potions to enchant a unicorn. There are unicorn inspired make-up ideas for the traditional, dark or otherworldly unicorns in the fashion and beauty section, unicorn of the stars and Pegasus and their narwhal cousins. With gold edged pages, tipped in illustration on the front, a heavyweight, pale pink beautifully bound hardback of 232 page with satin pagemarker. Supersensual and magical imagery and colour photos.
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Err, I think you mean Downward Cat. How can you tell whether your cat is purrfecting its Sphinx pose or just being, well, a cat? You may think your cat is just a naturally bendy weirdo, but the truth is, they're probably one of the growing number of Zen Yogi Cats, and this book is here to expose what happens when yoga and cats collide. Whether they're paws-ing to enjoy their morning Sun Salutations, working on their flexibility, searching for the divine (laser) light or exhaling hairballs, these cats are getting their om-meow on in the world of Cat Yoga. 96 pages.

How can you shake off those day-to-day worries? If you would like to re-focus and re-charge your batteries, try absorbing yourself in detailed colouring in. Choose at random from the illustrations in this book - they all ooze the atmosphere of the hammam and are filled with gorgeous decorative motifs. There are absolutely no rules - use felt-tips, pencils, gouache, or pastels. Just choose any colours you like and get going. Gradually, as the images come to life, you'll find calm returning. The sheets in this pad are all detachable, so you can display your favourite creations. Just 5 to 10 minutes a day of colouring in is enough to encourage mindfulness. 20.32 x 20.96cm. Softback, 72 pages.