Connections 2013 - 2014 catalogue

PUZZLES

& BRAIN TRAINING

2014

CHILDCARE 2013–

HEALTH MIND BODY SPIRIT

& SEX RELATIONSHIPS

MBS

BOOKINABOX CONNECTIONS BOOK PUBLISHING St Chad’s House 148 King’s Cross Road London WC1X 9DH UK Tel: 020 7837 1968 Fax: 020 7837 2025 Email: info@connections-publishing.com www.connections-publishing.com

Connections Book Publishing is an independent publisher offering a broad range of titles across a variety of lifestyle areas, including Mind Body Spirit, puzzles and brain-training, health, parenting and childcare, sex and relationships, and more.

Specializing in ‘book-plus’ kits, and renowned for producing high-quality tarot and divination packs by bestselling authors and artists in the field, Connections leads the way in innovative, inspirational products that meet the growing demands of today’s market.

Contents PUZZLES & BRAIN-TRAINING

2

CHILDCARE

6

HEALTH

8

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS

11

MIND BODY SPIRIT

12

BOOKINABOX

18

Connections Book Publishing is an independent publisher offering a broad range of titles across a variety of lifestyle areas, including Mind Body Spirit, puzzles and brain-training, health, parenting and childcare, sex and relationships, and more.

Specializing in ‘book-plus’ kits, and renowned for producing high-quality tarot and divination packs by bestselling authors and artists in the field, Connections leads the way in innovative, inspirational products that meet the growing demands of today’s market.

Contents PUZZLES & BRAIN-TRAINING

2

CHILDCARE

6

HEALTH

8

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS

11

MIND BODY SPIRIT

12

BOOKINABOX

18

BRAIN BUILDER SERIES Test your brain’s ability to perceive patterns, sequences, numbers and shapes – and build your brainpower where there’s room for improvement. Each title includes 50 puzzles in a two-stage mental workout. Score your performance after each test and compare the results to see how you’ve done! Covers include interactive puzzles to get you started.

Each title 96 pages, with double-sided pop-out cover puzzle ISBN 978-1-85906-320-0 ISBN 978-1-85906-335-4

PUZZLES

Brain-balance Workout Harness your full brainpower and broaden your thinking with this total mind workout. The puzzles target both sides of the brain, and there are thinking challenges to help you gauge your progress.

96 pages

£5.99

£3.99 Oct 13

Left Brain Right Brain Take the Left/Right Test to find out which side of your brain you naturally use, then tackle the 50 puzzles to balance your thinking.

144 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-337-8

ISBN 978-1-85906-378-1

£6.99 ISBN 978-1-85906-343-9

ISBN 978-1-85906-336-1

The Memory Challenge Learn how to use your brain’s memory function most effectively, with puzzles, tests and exercises designed to help you learn the recall techniques used by ‘memory professionals’.

112 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-339-2

ALL TITLES £5.99

£6.99

£4.99 Oct 13

ISBN 978-1-85906-372-9

NEW SERIES This new range of puzzle books has all your brain-training needs covered.

ISBN 978-1-85906-338-5

& BRAIN TRAINING

Origami Magic Make magic tricks from paper and card! Baffle, amuse and delight your audience with amazing tricks, puzzles and illusions you have created yourself. Includes coloured papers for folding.

80 pages, plus origami papers

Sporting Brain Games Flex your mental muscles and compete against the clock with 100 sporting puzzle challenges designed to give your brain an all-round workout. Includes trivia and fascinating facts throughout.

144 pages

BRAIN BUILDER SERIES Test your brain’s ability to perceive patterns, sequences, numbers and shapes – and build your brainpower where there’s room for improvement. Each title includes 50 puzzles in a two-stage mental workout. Score your performance after each test and compare the results to see how you’ve done! Covers include interactive puzzles to get you started.

Each title 96 pages, with double-sided pop-out cover puzzle ISBN 978-1-85906-320-0 ISBN 978-1-85906-335-4

PUZZLES

Brain-balance Workout Harness your full brainpower and broaden your thinking with this total mind workout. The puzzles target both sides of the brain, and there are thinking challenges to help you gauge your progress.

96 pages

£5.99

£3.99 Oct 13

Left Brain Right Brain Take the Left/Right Test to find out which side of your brain you naturally use, then tackle the 50 puzzles to balance your thinking.

144 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-337-8

ISBN 978-1-85906-378-1

£6.99 ISBN 978-1-85906-343-9

ISBN 978-1-85906-336-1

The Memory Challenge Learn how to use your brain’s memory function most effectively, with puzzles, tests and exercises designed to help you learn the recall techniques used by ‘memory professionals’.

112 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-339-2

ALL TITLES £5.99

£6.99

£4.99 Oct 13

ISBN 978-1-85906-372-9

NEW SERIES This new range of puzzle books has all your brain-training needs covered.

ISBN 978-1-85906-338-5

& BRAIN TRAINING

Origami Magic Make magic tricks from paper and card! Baffle, amuse and delight your audience with amazing tricks, puzzles and illusions you have created yourself. Includes coloured papers for folding.

80 pages, plus origami papers

Sporting Brain Games Flex your mental muscles and compete against the clock with 100 sporting puzzle challenges designed to give your brain an all-round workout. Includes trivia and fascinating facts throughout.

144 pages

Tactical Thinking Train your brain to: • keep one step ahead • think before you speak • think outside the box

NOW BACK IN STOCK

Quick Thinking Train your brain to: • stay calm under pressure • get out of tight spots • cope with a crisis

ISBN 978-1-85906-313-2

& BRAIN TRAINING

Charles Phillips is the author of more than thirty books on a wide range of topics, including braintraining, history, mythology, popular science and psychology. Specializing in puzzles with a purpose, Charles leads the field in titles that offer fun and effective ways to sharpen your thinking.

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-344-6 ISBN 978-1-85906-319-4

NEW

Numerical Thinking Train your brain to: • become confident with numbers • master mental arithmetic • boost speed and accuracy of thinking Creative Thinking Train your brain to: • think freely • develop strategies with others • learn to brainstorm

How to Think Brain Puzzles This brain-stretching pack includes 100 teasers to help you think creatively and visually, plus two fiendish wooden puzzles to push your brain to the limit. Includes 176-page book, plus Interlocka and Curve Ball wooden puzzles

ISBN 978-1-85906-304-0

ISBN 978-1-85906-284-5

ISBN 978-1-85906-368-2

£8.99

Stay Smart Challenge your mind and improve your memory with 100 puzzles, exercises and tasks designed to keep your brain sharp as you age.

144 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-285-2

Objective Thinking Train your brain to: • avoid distractions • focus on the relevant • improve your decision-making

ISBN 978-1-85906-369-9

Visual Thinking Train your brain to: • translate ideas into images • improve your communication • save time when decision-making

Logical Thinking Train your brain to: • clarify confused situations • gain confidence under pressure • think things through

ISBN 978-1-85906-306-4

Lateral Thinking Train your brain to: • find new ways to solve problems • free up thought patterns • avoid getting stuck

ISBN 978-1-85906-305-7

ISBN 978-1-85906-283-8

Each title 96 pages

ALL TITLES £4.99

PUZZLES

HOW TO THINK SERIES This bestselling series presents a range of puzzle books designed to change the way you think. Each book includes 50 specially devised puzzles and a thinking challenge to train your brain to think more effectively – whatever the task you face. Discover how to become an even clearer and sharper thinker – and how to perform better every time you engage your brain!

£9.99 Business Brain Trainer Find out where your strengths lie, then tackle the tasks, challenges and problem scenarios to improve your thinking in the workplace when it really matters.

144 pages

Tactical Thinking Train your brain to: • keep one step ahead • think before you speak • think outside the box

NOW BACK IN STOCK

Quick Thinking Train your brain to: • stay calm under pressure • get out of tight spots • cope with a crisis

ISBN 978-1-85906-313-2

& BRAIN TRAINING

Charles Phillips is the author of more than thirty books on a wide range of topics, including braintraining, history, mythology, popular science and psychology. Specializing in puzzles with a purpose, Charles leads the field in titles that offer fun and effective ways to sharpen your thinking.

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-344-6 ISBN 978-1-85906-319-4

NEW

Numerical Thinking Train your brain to: • become confident with numbers • master mental arithmetic • boost speed and accuracy of thinking Creative Thinking Train your brain to: • think freely • develop strategies with others • learn to brainstorm

How to Think Brain Puzzles This brain-stretching pack includes 100 teasers to help you think creatively and visually, plus two fiendish wooden puzzles to push your brain to the limit. Includes 176-page book, plus Interlocka and Curve Ball wooden puzzles

ISBN 978-1-85906-304-0

ISBN 978-1-85906-284-5

ISBN 978-1-85906-368-2

£8.99

Stay Smart Challenge your mind and improve your memory with 100 puzzles, exercises and tasks designed to keep your brain sharp as you age.

144 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-285-2

Objective Thinking Train your brain to: • avoid distractions • focus on the relevant • improve your decision-making

ISBN 978-1-85906-369-9

Visual Thinking Train your brain to: • translate ideas into images • improve your communication • save time when decision-making

Logical Thinking Train your brain to: • clarify confused situations • gain confidence under pressure • think things through

ISBN 978-1-85906-306-4

Lateral Thinking Train your brain to: • find new ways to solve problems • free up thought patterns • avoid getting stuck

ISBN 978-1-85906-305-7

ISBN 978-1-85906-283-8

Each title 96 pages

ALL TITLES £4.99

PUZZLES

HOW TO THINK SERIES This bestselling series presents a range of puzzle books designed to change the way you think. Each book includes 50 specially devised puzzles and a thinking challenge to train your brain to think more effectively – whatever the task you face. Discover how to become an even clearer and sharper thinker – and how to perform better every time you engage your brain!

£9.99 Business Brain Trainer Find out where your strengths lie, then tackle the tasks, challenges and problem scenarios to improve your thinking in the workplace when it really matters.

144 pages

Benefits

Each activity is accompanied by a benefits panel highlighting how that activity can boost development. Knowing that each game has been specially selected or devised with development benefits in mind will motivate parents to make time to play with their child.

ISBN 978-1-85906-323-1

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-288-3

Each book includes bright and colourful flashcards to encourage your child’s development. Younger children will learn to recognize the images, then help to make up stories for the flashcard characters. Preschoolers will enjoy recognizing the numbers, counting the items and learning to read the words.

Clever Baby Play is vital for a child’s physical and mental development – it can enhance everything from speech and memory to motor skills and muscle strength.

CLEVER BABY presents 100 fun games and activities that will help your baby’s social development, language and understanding of the world.

It gives a whole new meaning to play for you both.

208 pages; flaps printed with 12 press-out flashcards

Your Child’s Dreams Discover fun, innovative ways to help your child develop their self-expression, and at the same time unravel dream messages – the passage to issues that may be affecting their waking life.

Includes real-life case studies, key questions for discussion, ‘dreamercises’ and dream symbol directory.

160 pages

£7.99

Dr Pam Spurr is an award-winning agony aunt, broadcaster, social commentator, writer and life coach who has advised millions of people through radio, TV, newspaper and magazine columns, and online. She has a doctorate in psychology, and her special-interest areas include dream analysis.

Your Child’s Body Language What children say can be very different from what they feel.

This remarkable book shows how, by observing behaviour closely and reading between the lines of what is said, we can gain insight into the development of a child’s thinking, emotions and personality – and recognize cries for help. Essential reading for every parent and child carer.

192 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-330-9

ISBN 978-1-85906-349-1

ISBN 978-1-85906-349-1

£12.99

Autumn 14

CHILDCARE

Clever Child Clever Baby now has a sibling! CLEVER CHILD offers 100 play activities for children aged from two to five that will not only enable you to have a lot of fun together, but will also help your child to learn and grow and prepare for school. If you’re clever, playing with your child can stretch and train their brain, helping their emotional, intellectual, physical and social development.

208 pages; flaps printed with 10 press-out flashcards

£9.99 Susan Quilliam is a psychologist, advice columnist, writer, broadcaster and consultant whose specialisms include body language and personal development. The author of more than twenty books, Susan also advises and campaigns for a number of charities that deal with relationship issues.

Benefits

Each activity is accompanied by a benefits panel highlighting how that activity can boost development. Knowing that each game has been specially selected or devised with development benefits in mind will motivate parents to make time to play with their child.

ISBN 978-1-85906-323-1

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-288-3

Each book includes bright and colourful flashcards to encourage your child’s development. Younger children will learn to recognize the images, then help to make up stories for the flashcard characters. Preschoolers will enjoy recognizing the numbers, counting the items and learning to read the words.

Clever Baby Play is vital for a child’s physical and mental development – it can enhance everything from speech and memory to motor skills and muscle strength.

CLEVER BABY presents 100 fun games and activities that will help your baby’s social development, language and understanding of the world.

It gives a whole new meaning to play for you both.

208 pages; flaps printed with 12 press-out flashcards

Your Child’s Dreams Discover fun, innovative ways to help your child develop their self-expression, and at the same time unravel dream messages – the passage to issues that may be affecting their waking life.

Includes real-life case studies, key questions for discussion, ‘dreamercises’ and dream symbol directory.

160 pages

£7.99

Dr Pam Spurr is an award-winning agony aunt, broadcaster, social commentator, writer and life coach who has advised millions of people through radio, TV, newspaper and magazine columns, and online. She has a doctorate in psychology, and her special-interest areas include dream analysis.

Your Child’s Body Language What children say can be very different from what they feel.

This remarkable book shows how, by observing behaviour closely and reading between the lines of what is said, we can gain insight into the development of a child’s thinking, emotions and personality – and recognize cries for help. Essential reading for every parent and child carer.

192 pages

ISBN 978-1-85906-330-9

ISBN 978-1-85906-349-1

ISBN 978-1-85906-349-1

£12.99

Autumn 14

CHILDCARE

Clever Child Clever Baby now has a sibling! CLEVER CHILD offers 100 play activities for children aged from two to five that will not only enable you to have a lot of fun together, but will also help your child to learn and grow and prepare for school. If you’re clever, playing with your child can stretch and train their brain, helping their emotional, intellectual, physical and social development.

208 pages; flaps printed with 10 press-out flashcards

£9.99 Susan Quilliam is a psychologist, advice columnist, writer, broadcaster and consultant whose specialisms include body language and personal development. The author of more than twenty books, Susan also advises and campaigns for a number of charities that deal with relationship issues.

ISBN 978-1-85906-268-5

Each title 128 pages, with fold-out wall chart

ISBN 978-1-85906-311-8

ALL TITLES ÂŁ6.99

HEALTH

Easy Pilates Improve every aspect of your physical and mental health, with this range of routines designed to suit even the most frantic lifestyles. Choose a complete workout, or a shorter routine to wake you up or soothe shoulder, neck or back pain.

Easy Pilates for Pregnancy These easy-to-follow, safe and effective pilates programmes are good for you and your baby. Gentle exercise sequences help to alleviate aches and pains in every trimester, plus there are postnatal routines to help you get back into shape.

EASY SERIES Designed for busy people, this series of practical health guides presents a range of popular therapies in clear, diagrammatic style. The routines are easy to follow and are various lengths, so you can choose a sequence to suit your schedule. Each jacket folds out to form a quick-reference wall chart, for at-a-glance reminders of the routines.

Easy Tai ji Boost health and well-being and revitalize your life with this easy step-by-step tai ji (or tai chi) sequence. Follow the easy lesson structure, focusing on one lesson at a time, and fit your practice into your schedule.

Easy Reflexology Learn how to give a full body treatment through the feet with this step-by-step reflexology routine. Follow the sequence a section at a time to relieve stress and tension and return the body to optimum health.

ISBN 978-1-85906-265-4

Easy Massage Beat the effects of a stressful modern lifestyle with this easy guide. The techniques are easy to learn and the treatment given can be adjusted depending on the time available.

ISBN 978-1-85906-219-7

ISBN 978-1-85906-218-0

ISBN 978-1-85906-269-2

Easy Yoga Discover yoga routines perfect for adults and children alike, plus those with special needs.

The postures stimulate and massage the whole system, while gently stretching, firming and toning the muscles and ligaments.

ISBN 978-1-85906-268-5

Each title 128 pages, with fold-out wall chart

ISBN 978-1-85906-311-8

ALL TITLES ÂŁ6.99

HEALTH

Easy Pilates Improve every aspect of your physical and mental health, with this range of routines designed to suit even the most frantic lifestyles. Choose a complete workout, or a shorter routine to wake you up or soothe shoulder, neck or back pain.

Easy Pilates for Pregnancy These easy-to-follow, safe and effective pilates programmes are good for you and your baby. Gentle exercise sequences help to alleviate aches and pains in every trimester, plus there are postnatal routines to help you get back into shape.

EASY SERIES Designed for busy people, this series of practical health guides presents a range of popular therapies in clear, diagrammatic style. The routines are easy to follow and are various lengths, so you can choose a sequence to suit your schedule. Each jacket folds out to form a quick-reference wall chart, for at-a-glance reminders of the routines.

Easy Tai ji Boost health and well-being and revitalize your life with this easy step-by-step tai ji (or tai chi) sequence. Follow the easy lesson structure, focusing on one lesson at a time, and fit your practice into your schedule.

Easy Reflexology Learn how to give a full body treatment through the feet with this step-by-step reflexology routine. Follow the sequence a section at a time to relieve stress and tension and return the body to optimum health.

ISBN 978-1-85906-265-4

Easy Massage Beat the effects of a stressful modern lifestyle with this easy guide. The techniques are easy to learn and the treatment given can be adjusted depending on the time available.

ISBN 978-1-85906-219-7

ISBN 978-1-85906-218-0

ISBN 978-1-85906-269-2

Easy Yoga Discover yoga routines perfect for adults and children alike, plus those with special needs.

The postures stimulate and massage the whole system, while gently stretching, firming and toning the muscles and ligaments.

Live Longer Look Younger Discover how to maintain your youthful vigour in 20 easy steps, with Dr Sarah Brewer’s nutritional and lifestyle advice based on clear scientific evidence. Also includes targeted anti-ageing advice for specific parts of the body.

160 pages

£11.99 Dr Sarah Brewer is an awardwinning health writer and licensed doctor who is also a Registered Nutritionist and Registered Nutritional Therapist. She writes regularly for newspapers and magazines on a wide range of health topics, and is the author of over fifty popular self-help books.

ISBN 978-1-85906-381-1

Jan 14

Emily Dubberley is a bestselling author and journalist specializing in sex and relationships. The UK’s number one sex guru, she pioneered online erotica for women, founding cliterati.co.uk in 2001, and she regularly appears on TV and radio shows as a spokesperson on sexrelated topics.

Sexy Ways to Play Discover everything you ever wanted to know about bedroom toys, but were too shy to ask.

Emily Dubberley explains, in her frank and fun style, how to choose the best toys for you, and how to incorporate them into your lovemaking to enhance your sex life.

Includes 96-page book and Ben Wa balls

ISBN 978-1-85906-264-7

ISBN 978-1-85906-371-2

Oct 13

ISBN 978-1-85906-345-3

£12.99

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-289-0

& SEX RELATIONSHIPS

HEALTH

Eat Well Stay Well Find out what to eat to beat fifty common ailments, based on the principles of nutritional medicine.

With tasty recipes to try, plus advice on key superfoods offering all-round health benefits, this book shows you how to eat your way to staying healthy and happy as you age.

176 pages

£12.99

£9.99

Bound to Please Explore a whole new world of thrilling experiences, from power games and sensual teasing to spanking and food play, and add a frisson of excitement to your lovemaking.

Includes 96-page book, fluffy handcuffs and velvet restraint/blindfold

Sex Dreams and Symbols Embark on a journey of sexual self-discovery, as you explore the relationship between your dreams and your romantic life.

Includes real-life case studies, questionnaires, ‘dreamercises’ and dream symbol directory.

224 pages

Live Longer Look Younger Discover how to maintain your youthful vigour in 20 easy steps, with Dr Sarah Brewer’s nutritional and lifestyle advice based on clear scientific evidence. Also includes targeted anti-ageing advice for specific parts of the body.

160 pages

£11.99 Dr Sarah Brewer is an awardwinning health writer and licensed doctor who is also a Registered Nutritionist and Registered Nutritional Therapist. She writes regularly for newspapers and magazines on a wide range of health topics, and is the author of over fifty popular self-help books.

ISBN 978-1-85906-381-1

Jan 14

Emily Dubberley is a bestselling author and journalist specializing in sex and relationships. The UK’s number one sex guru, she pioneered online erotica for women, founding cliterati.co.uk in 2001, and she regularly appears on TV and radio shows as a spokesperson on sexrelated topics.

Sexy Ways to Play Discover everything you ever wanted to know about bedroom toys, but were too shy to ask.

Emily Dubberley explains, in her frank and fun style, how to choose the best toys for you, and how to incorporate them into your lovemaking to enhance your sex life.

Includes 96-page book and Ben Wa balls

ISBN 978-1-85906-264-7

ISBN 978-1-85906-371-2

Oct 13

ISBN 978-1-85906-345-3

£12.99

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-289-0

& SEX RELATIONSHIPS

HEALTH

Eat Well Stay Well Find out what to eat to beat fifty common ailments, based on the principles of nutritional medicine.

With tasty recipes to try, plus advice on key superfoods offering all-round health benefits, this book shows you how to eat your way to staying healthy and happy as you age.

176 pages

£12.99

£9.99

Bound to Please Explore a whole new world of thrilling experiences, from power games and sensual teasing to spanking and food play, and add a frisson of excitement to your lovemaking.

Includes 96-page book, fluffy handcuffs and velvet restraint/blindfold

Sex Dreams and Symbols Embark on a journey of sexual self-discovery, as you explore the relationship between your dreams and your romantic life.

Includes real-life case studies, questionnaires, ‘dreamercises’ and dream symbol directory.

224 pages

The Wildwood Tarot Enter a world of myth and nature with this stunning tarot steeped in ancestral knowledge.

Classic forest archetypes and totemic creatures offer wisdom and guidance from pre-Celtic mythology and forest lore.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards

£19.99 Apr 14

The Sherlock Holmes Tarot Draw on the wisdom of the original consulting detective, with the first complete Sherlock Holmes tarot deck. Key figures from Conan Doyle’s stories transform into the characters of the Major Arcana, while specially created spreads enable you to investigate your personal dilemmas.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards, plus wild card

ISBN 978-1-85906-007-0

The DruidCraft Tarot This extraordinary tarot combines the two fundamental spiritualities of nature: Wicca and Druidry. Discover how to use the tarot images as gateways to your inner spiritual world.

Includes 192-page book and 78 cards

£17.99

Beginner’s Guide to Tarot Specially designed for the novice, this deck makes it easy and fun to get to know the cards, following Juliet SharmanBurke’s teaching method. The perfect introduction.

Includes 192-page book and 78 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-173-2

The Steampunk Tarot Seek life guidance from an alternate reality. Enter a world of adventure and time travel, of Victoriana and magnificent machines, with this exciting tarot for Steampunk fans.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards

The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus Drawing on a long-lost manuscript and paintings believed to be Nostradamus’s work on his own deck, this illuminating tarot marries the power of his prophecies with predictive imagery to bring the great visionary’s work to fruition.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards

£17.99 ISBN 978-1-85906-144-2

ISBN 978-1-85906-367-5 ISBN 978-1-85906-370-5

ISBN 978-1-85906-365-1

£17.99

£17.99

The Druid Animal Oracle Bring the power of ancient Druid wisdom into your life with this beautiful book-and-card set. Revered as sacred guides, guardians and protectors, the animals offer healing and insight to steer you in your life today.

Includes 176-page book, 33 cards and divination cloth

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Caitlín Matthews is a worldrenowned author and teacher in the Celtic and ancestral traditions, and a champion of our Western spiritual heritage. The creator of several divination systems, Caitlín also runs her own shamanic practice, and hosts masterclasses in the healing arts.

ISBN 978-1-85906-350-7

£17.99

£16.99

THE CHARIOT

FIVE of PENTACLES

TEMPERANCE

Singing the Soul Back Home This essential workbook on practical shamanism is a musthave for all those searching for meaning and purpose in their lives. Includes shamanic exercises throughout, to guide your journey.

272 pages

£12.99 ISBN 978-1-85906-103-9

£17.99

The Oracle of Dr John Dee This unique oracle offers insight and wisdom from one of the world’s greatest visionaries. Use the cards – depicting Dee and other iconic luminaries – in conjunction with the talisman template to discover the illumination you seek.

Includes 112-page book, 28 cards and fold-out template

ISBN 978-1-85906-318-7

NEW

MBS

John Matthews is a leading authority on Grail and Arthurian legends. The author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, he has also acted as an advisor on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer’s King Arthur.

The Wildwood Tarot Enter a world of myth and nature with this stunning tarot steeped in ancestral knowledge.

Classic forest archetypes and totemic creatures offer wisdom and guidance from pre-Celtic mythology and forest lore.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards

£19.99 Apr 14

The Sherlock Holmes Tarot Draw on the wisdom of the original consulting detective, with the first complete Sherlock Holmes tarot deck. Key figures from Conan Doyle’s stories transform into the characters of the Major Arcana, while specially created spreads enable you to investigate your personal dilemmas.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards, plus wild card

ISBN 978-1-85906-007-0

The DruidCraft Tarot This extraordinary tarot combines the two fundamental spiritualities of nature: Wicca and Druidry. Discover how to use the tarot images as gateways to your inner spiritual world.

Includes 192-page book and 78 cards

£17.99

Beginner’s Guide to Tarot Specially designed for the novice, this deck makes it easy and fun to get to know the cards, following Juliet SharmanBurke’s teaching method. The perfect introduction.

Includes 192-page book and 78 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-173-2

The Steampunk Tarot Seek life guidance from an alternate reality. Enter a world of adventure and time travel, of Victoriana and magnificent machines, with this exciting tarot for Steampunk fans.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards

The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus Drawing on a long-lost manuscript and paintings believed to be Nostradamus’s work on his own deck, this illuminating tarot marries the power of his prophecies with predictive imagery to bring the great visionary’s work to fruition.

Includes 160-page book and 78 cards

£17.99 ISBN 978-1-85906-144-2

ISBN 978-1-85906-367-5 ISBN 978-1-85906-370-5

ISBN 978-1-85906-365-1

£17.99

£17.99

The Druid Animal Oracle Bring the power of ancient Druid wisdom into your life with this beautiful book-and-card set. Revered as sacred guides, guardians and protectors, the animals offer healing and insight to steer you in your life today.

Includes 176-page book, 33 cards and divination cloth

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Caitlín Matthews is a worldrenowned author and teacher in the Celtic and ancestral traditions, and a champion of our Western spiritual heritage. The creator of several divination systems, Caitlín also runs her own shamanic practice, and hosts masterclasses in the healing arts.

ISBN 978-1-85906-350-7

£17.99

£16.99

THE CHARIOT

FIVE of PENTACLES

TEMPERANCE

Singing the Soul Back Home This essential workbook on practical shamanism is a musthave for all those searching for meaning and purpose in their lives. Includes shamanic exercises throughout, to guide your journey.

272 pages

£12.99 ISBN 978-1-85906-103-9

£17.99

The Oracle of Dr John Dee This unique oracle offers insight and wisdom from one of the world’s greatest visionaries. Use the cards – depicting Dee and other iconic luminaries – in conjunction with the talisman template to discover the illumination you seek.

Includes 112-page book, 28 cards and fold-out template

ISBN 978-1-85906-318-7

NEW

MBS

John Matthews is a leading authority on Grail and Arthurian legends. The author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, he has also acted as an advisor on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer’s King Arthur.

NOW BACK IN STOCK

£16.99

£19.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-147-3

ISBN 978-1-85906-232-6 (FULL SET) FOR INDIVIDUAL ISBNS, PLEASE SEE ORDER FORM ENCLOSED

ISBN 978-1-85906-252-4

The Enchanted Tarot Richly detailed visionary art reveals fantasy and fairytale within a traditional tarot deck for self-counselling and understanding.

Includes 192-page book and 78 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-238-8

ISBN 978-1-85906-364-4

ISBN 978-1-85906-067-4

Titania’s Numbers Taking the date of the day you were born, add up the numbers to get a single digit. This, your day number, can reveal amazing facts about your character and behaviour, as well as your childhood, career, leisure time and love prospects.

You can also find out your compatibility with other numbers. This stunning series contains a volume for each day number.

Each title 272 pages

£17.99

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Titania’s Crystal Ball Learn the art of crystalomancy with Britain’s top-selling white witch. You’ll be amazed at your psychic ability.

Includes 64-page book and glass crystal ball with stand

full set

The Camelot Oracle The mystical world of King Arthur is peopled with archetypal characters and rich in myth and legend, giving the Arthurian tales a primal quality that deals with every aspect of human life. Using the 40 oracle cards and the Map of the Lands Adventurous you can travel from Camelot along your chosen path on your own quest for fulfilment.

Includes 128-page book, 40 cards and fold-out map

ISBN 978-1-85906-042-1

ISBN 978-1-85906-220-3

ISBN 978-1-85906-139-8

£25.00

£14.99

£14.99

each

£16.99

MBS

Chakra Crystals Discover remarkable meditationbased healing techniques with this beautiful pack. Working with a specific crystal for each chakra, you can create ideal conditions for personal empowerment.

Experience the amazing power of crystals.

Includes 192-page book plus 7 crystals and drawstring pouch

£3.99

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The Green Man This unique gift package introduces the history and folklore of the foliate head – a powerful symbolic figure found all over the world.

John Matthews explains the resurgence of this charismatic pagan character, and how you can use him today.

Includes 64-page book and plaque

ISBN 978-1-85906-061-2

£19.99

The Cup of Destiny Anyone can read their tea leaves with this illustrated book of interpretations and instruction.

Includes 96-page book and traditional fortune-teller’s cup and saucer

£12.99 £17.99

The Book of Runes Now 30 years old and still leading in the field, this is the original oracle – a compass for conduct for our time.

Includes 152-page book, 25 rune stones and drawstring bag

Crystal Wisdom From time immemorial, people have had a natural affinity with minerals, stones and crystals. This kit offers an enjoyable, helpful way of accessing crystal powers of inspiration, prediction and healing.

Includes 112-page book, 12 crystal tumblestones, 3 casting wheels and drawstring bag

Karma Cards This fun-to-use book-andcard set counsels you in love, career and finance. No previous knowledge of astrology is needed.

Includes 96-page book and 36 cards

NOW BACK IN STOCK

£16.99

£19.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-147-3

ISBN 978-1-85906-232-6 (FULL SET) FOR INDIVIDUAL ISBNS, PLEASE SEE ORDER FORM ENCLOSED

ISBN 978-1-85906-252-4

The Enchanted Tarot Richly detailed visionary art reveals fantasy and fairytale within a traditional tarot deck for self-counselling and understanding.

Includes 192-page book and 78 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-238-8

ISBN 978-1-85906-364-4

ISBN 978-1-85906-067-4

Titania’s Numbers Taking the date of the day you were born, add up the numbers to get a single digit. This, your day number, can reveal amazing facts about your character and behaviour, as well as your childhood, career, leisure time and love prospects.

You can also find out your compatibility with other numbers. This stunning series contains a volume for each day number.

Each title 272 pages

£17.99

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Titania’s Crystal Ball Learn the art of crystalomancy with Britain’s top-selling white witch. You’ll be amazed at your psychic ability.

Includes 64-page book and glass crystal ball with stand

full set

The Camelot Oracle The mystical world of King Arthur is peopled with archetypal characters and rich in myth and legend, giving the Arthurian tales a primal quality that deals with every aspect of human life. Using the 40 oracle cards and the Map of the Lands Adventurous you can travel from Camelot along your chosen path on your own quest for fulfilment.

Includes 128-page book, 40 cards and fold-out map

ISBN 978-1-85906-042-1

ISBN 978-1-85906-220-3

ISBN 978-1-85906-139-8

£25.00

£14.99

£14.99

each

£16.99

MBS

Chakra Crystals Discover remarkable meditationbased healing techniques with this beautiful pack. Working with a specific crystal for each chakra, you can create ideal conditions for personal empowerment.

Experience the amazing power of crystals.

Includes 192-page book plus 7 crystals and drawstring pouch

£3.99

NOW BACK IN STOCK

The Green Man This unique gift package introduces the history and folklore of the foliate head – a powerful symbolic figure found all over the world.

John Matthews explains the resurgence of this charismatic pagan character, and how you can use him today.

Includes 64-page book and plaque

ISBN 978-1-85906-061-2

£19.99

The Cup of Destiny Anyone can read their tea leaves with this illustrated book of interpretations and instruction.

Includes 96-page book and traditional fortune-teller’s cup and saucer

£12.99 £17.99

The Book of Runes Now 30 years old and still leading in the field, this is the original oracle – a compass for conduct for our time.

Includes 152-page book, 25 rune stones and drawstring bag

Crystal Wisdom From time immemorial, people have had a natural affinity with minerals, stones and crystals. This kit offers an enjoyable, helpful way of accessing crystal powers of inspiration, prediction and healing.

Includes 112-page book, 12 crystal tumblestones, 3 casting wheels and drawstring bag

Karma Cards This fun-to-use book-andcard set counsels you in love, career and finance. No previous knowledge of astrology is needed.

Includes 96-page book and 36 cards

WHITE

EAGLE

£10.99 Spring 14

Bird Cards As well as a beautiful feathered suit and merry song, birds can support us with their remarkable healing powers. Discover the characteristic energies of well-known and lesserknown birds, and how they bring extraordinary clarity and insight to everyday issues.

Includes 80-page booklet and 55 cards

medicine wheel deck

Q Wa-Na-Nee-Che with Eliana Harvey

£10.99

The Renaissance Tarot Deck This stunning deck draws on imagery and philosophy from the Renaissance period to give practical advice on modern issues.

Includes 64-page booklet and 78 cards

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-193-0

ISBN 978-1-85906-380-4

ISBN 978-1-85906-379-8

White Eagle Medicine Wheel Deck This introduction to the sacred teachings of Native Americans makes traditional wisdom available for everyday use. The booklet shows how to use the cards to communicate with animals and other revered archetypes, and how to live in harmony and learn the medicine ways. Use this deck for problemsolving and healing.

Includes 80-page booklet and 46 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-273-9

The Arthurian Tarot This new edition of a classic deck uncovers the history, legend and tradition of the reign of King Arthur, and invites you to explore this mysterious period for yourself. Includes fresh interpretations.

Includes 80-page booklet and 78 cards

£10.99

The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck Inspired by classic imagery, this bestselling deck is a favourite with novices and tarot aficionados alike.

Author is a world-renowned tarot expert. Also available as a full-size pack with 192-page book.

Includes 64-page booklet and 78 cards

£10.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-171-8

Spring 14

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-210-4

£10.99

£8.99

The DruidCraft Tarot Deck This tarot combines the two fundamental spiritualities of nature: Wicca and Druidry.

Authors and artist are practising Druids. Also available as a fullsize pack with 192-page book.

Includes 80-page booklet and 78 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-184-8

£10.99

The Druid Animal Oracle Deck Receive healing, strength and guidance for your life with this simple, effective system for selfdevelopment. Authors and artist are leading Druids. Also available as a full-size pack with 176-page book.

Includes 48-page booklet and 33 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-172-5

£8.99

The Lovers’ Tarot Deck This inspiring deck designed for affairs of the heart guides your path to love and fulfilment.

Author Jane Lyle is an expert on psychology and sex.

Includes 64-page booklet and 78 cards

The Wicca Deck Discover Wiccan wisdom and develop your latent intuitive skills with this beautifully illustrated deck.

Featuring key Wiccan symbols and archetypes, the cards help you connect to a place of deep inner knowing to find the answers you seek.

Includes 64-page booklet and 42 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-257-9

MIND BODY SPIRIT

£9.99

Self-hypnosis You can change your life!

Achieve your personal goals with this book-and-CD programme.

128 pages

The Angel Oracle Deck Access the divine wisdom of the angels with these beautiful cards and accompanying booklet.

Bestselling angel author Ambika Wauters presents each angel and shows how to use the cards in readings to bring love, guidance and protection into your life.

Includes 32-page booklet and 36 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-151-0

MBS

ISBN 978-1-85906-274-6

CARD DECKS These handy packs offer an introduction to a wide range of divination systems. Each pack contains a full deck of cards, and the accompanying booklets include interpretations for each card and advice to get you started.

WHITE

EAGLE

£10.99 Spring 14

Bird Cards As well as a beautiful feathered suit and merry song, birds can support us with their remarkable healing powers. Discover the characteristic energies of well-known and lesserknown birds, and how they bring extraordinary clarity and insight to everyday issues.

Includes 80-page booklet and 55 cards

medicine wheel deck

Q Wa-Na-Nee-Che with Eliana Harvey

£10.99

The Renaissance Tarot Deck This stunning deck draws on imagery and philosophy from the Renaissance period to give practical advice on modern issues.

Includes 64-page booklet and 78 cards

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-193-0

ISBN 978-1-85906-380-4

ISBN 978-1-85906-379-8

White Eagle Medicine Wheel Deck This introduction to the sacred teachings of Native Americans makes traditional wisdom available for everyday use. The booklet shows how to use the cards to communicate with animals and other revered archetypes, and how to live in harmony and learn the medicine ways. Use this deck for problemsolving and healing.

Includes 80-page booklet and 46 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-273-9

The Arthurian Tarot This new edition of a classic deck uncovers the history, legend and tradition of the reign of King Arthur, and invites you to explore this mysterious period for yourself. Includes fresh interpretations.

Includes 80-page booklet and 78 cards

£10.99

The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck Inspired by classic imagery, this bestselling deck is a favourite with novices and tarot aficionados alike.

Author is a world-renowned tarot expert. Also available as a full-size pack with 192-page book.

Includes 64-page booklet and 78 cards

£10.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-171-8

Spring 14

£12.99

ISBN 978-1-85906-210-4

£10.99

£8.99

The DruidCraft Tarot Deck This tarot combines the two fundamental spiritualities of nature: Wicca and Druidry.

Authors and artist are practising Druids. Also available as a fullsize pack with 192-page book.

Includes 80-page booklet and 78 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-184-8

£10.99

The Druid Animal Oracle Deck Receive healing, strength and guidance for your life with this simple, effective system for selfdevelopment. Authors and artist are leading Druids. Also available as a full-size pack with 176-page book.

Includes 48-page booklet and 33 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-172-5

£8.99

The Lovers’ Tarot Deck This inspiring deck designed for affairs of the heart guides your path to love and fulfilment.

Author Jane Lyle is an expert on psychology and sex.

Includes 64-page booklet and 78 cards

The Wicca Deck Discover Wiccan wisdom and develop your latent intuitive skills with this beautifully illustrated deck.

Featuring key Wiccan symbols and archetypes, the cards help you connect to a place of deep inner knowing to find the answers you seek.

Includes 64-page booklet and 42 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-257-9

MIND BODY SPIRIT

£9.99

Self-hypnosis You can change your life!

Achieve your personal goals with this book-and-CD programme.

128 pages

The Angel Oracle Deck Access the divine wisdom of the angels with these beautiful cards and accompanying booklet.

Bestselling angel author Ambika Wauters presents each angel and shows how to use the cards in readings to bring love, guidance and protection into your life.

Includes 32-page booklet and 36 cards

ISBN 978-1-85906-151-0

MBS

ISBN 978-1-85906-274-6

CARD DECKS These handy packs offer an introduction to a wide range of divination systems. Each pack contains a full deck of cards, and the accompanying booklets include interpretations for each card and advice to get you started.

ALL TITLES £7.99

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ISBN 978-1-85906-169-5

ISBN 978-1-85906-189-3

Chinese Chi Balls Revitalize your energy Includes 176-page book, 2 silver chi balls and drawstring bag

Fantasy Sex Includes 272-page book, fantasy mask, ‘dickie’ bow and 12 fantasy cards Hot Sex Includes 240-page book and fun tie Arousal Includes 240-page book, sensuous scarf and senses wheel

The Tarot Box Learn how to read the cards Includes 336-page book, Sharman-Caselli deck and layout board The Pendulum Box Learn how to find lost objects and dowse for fun Includes 224-page book, brass pendulum and chain, and dowsing board

ISBN 978-1-85906-197-8

Massage Express Release tension instantly Includes 256-page book and wooden massage tool

The Meditation Box Themes for total relaxation Includes 336-page book, meditation cards, relaxation CD and incense burner

Prayer Flags Blessings on the breeze Includes 112-page book and hand-printed string of flags

ISBN 978-1-85906-310-1

Seduction Box Turn down the lights Includes 240-page book, garter and rose petals

ISBN 978-1-85906-254-8 ISBN 978-1-85906-072-8

ISBN 978-1-85906-177-0

Puppy Care Give your pet the best start in life Includes 176-page book, collar tag and chew toy

ISBN 978-1-85906-212-8

Sex Play More fun than you can imagine Includes 336-page book, dare cards, dice and casting board

ISBN 978-1-85906-348-4

ISBN 978-1-85906-175-6

Kitty Care Give your pet the best start in life Includes 176-page book, toy ball and mouse

BOOKINABOX RANGE Following its launch in 2005, the BOOKINABOX range has become an international success. The BOOKINABOX concept is fun – fresh ideas on topical subjects superbly packaged in a box. Swing open the lid to reveal the book and its related items. BOOKINABOX titles make the perfect gift. The series offers fantastic special sales and branding opportunities.

BOOKINABOX

ISBN 978-1-85906-351-4

Tao Stones Chinese meditations for every day Includes 160-page book, two sets of 8 stones and drawstring bag

ALL TITLES £7.99

OTHER SEX TITLES

ISBN 978-1-85906-169-5

ISBN 978-1-85906-189-3

Chinese Chi Balls Revitalize your energy Includes 176-page book, 2 silver chi balls and drawstring bag

Fantasy Sex Includes 272-page book, fantasy mask, ‘dickie’ bow and 12 fantasy cards Hot Sex Includes 240-page book and fun tie Arousal Includes 240-page book, sensuous scarf and senses wheel

The Tarot Box Learn how to read the cards Includes 336-page book, Sharman-Caselli deck and layout board The Pendulum Box Learn how to find lost objects and dowse for fun Includes 224-page book, brass pendulum and chain, and dowsing board

ISBN 978-1-85906-197-8

Massage Express Release tension instantly Includes 256-page book and wooden massage tool

The Meditation Box Themes for total relaxation Includes 336-page book, meditation cards, relaxation CD and incense burner

Prayer Flags Blessings on the breeze Includes 112-page book and hand-printed string of flags

ISBN 978-1-85906-310-1

Seduction Box Turn down the lights Includes 240-page book, garter and rose petals

ISBN 978-1-85906-254-8 ISBN 978-1-85906-072-8

ISBN 978-1-85906-177-0

Puppy Care Give your pet the best start in life Includes 176-page book, collar tag and chew toy

ISBN 978-1-85906-212-8

Sex Play More fun than you can imagine Includes 336-page book, dare cards, dice and casting board

ISBN 978-1-85906-348-4

ISBN 978-1-85906-175-6

Kitty Care Give your pet the best start in life Includes 176-page book, toy ball and mouse

BOOKINABOX RANGE Following its launch in 2005, the BOOKINABOX range has become an international success. The BOOKINABOX concept is fun – fresh ideas on topical subjects superbly packaged in a box. Swing open the lid to reveal the book and its related items. BOOKINABOX titles make the perfect gift. The series offers fantastic special sales and branding opportunities.

BOOKINABOX

ISBN 978-1-85906-351-4

Tao Stones Chinese meditations for every day Includes 160-page book, two sets of 8 stones and drawstring bag

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USA & Canada sales & distribution (selected titles) Red Wheel Weiser Conari 65 Parker Street, Unit 7 Newburyport, MA 09150 USA Tel: +1 978 465 0504 Fax: +1 978 465 0243 Email: orders@rwwbooks.com Australia sales & distribution Brumby Sunstate 32/37 Mortimer Road Acacia Ridge, QLD, 4110 Australia Tel: +61 7 3255 5552 Fax: +61 7 3255 5553 Email: orders@brumbysunstate.com.au New Zealand sales & distribution Bookreps NZ Ltd Unit 2, 39 Woodside Avenue Northcote, Auckland 0627 New Zealand Tel: +64 9 419 2635 Fax: +64 9 419 2634 Email: sales@bookreps.co.nz International rights & co-editions Nick Eddison Email: neddison@eddisonsadd.com www.eddisonsadd.com Cara Clapham Email: cara@eddisonsadd.com

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