Please Enter A Key Word to Search For:   For More Details Click On A Title.  Flower Wisdom Add to basket  by Katherine Kear From the poppies of Flanders - symbols of sleep and oblivion - to the purity of the lily and the faery associations of the daisy, flowers have always been surrounded by myths, magic and mystery. This illustrated guide explores the physical and symbolic properties of the best known and loved flowers of the Western hemisphere, including the bluebell, lily, anemone, poppy, daffodil, iris, rose, and many others. Each flower is described in terms of its botanical properties, its origins, the folk-lore and history that surrounds it, and how it is used for health and well-being. All plants are inextricably linked to the science, culture, religion and economics of the world. Some are used to heal, others become symbols for worship, others a trading commodity or status symbol, Flowers can indicate political allegiance, romantic passion, sympathy and social class. They are universal symbols of ephemerability and purity, and of the natural cycles of birth, death and regeneration. Packed with a wealth of information, this is a unique guide to the myth, magic and wisdom of flowers. ISBN 186163 237 1 Price:£14.95   HerbCraft - A Guide to the Shamanic and Ritual Use of Herbs  by Susan Lavender and Anna Franklin Moves beyond herb folklore and examines their true magical nature, showing how power plants can be employed for the transformation of Self and consciousness, according to the teachings of Native Pagan Tradition. Price:£19.95      The Magic of Herbs  by Rhiannon Ryall This compendium of Herbal Lore covers a wide range of uses, gathered by Rhiannon's long years of experience in the use of natural growing things, rather than synthetic chemical based ingredients. Price:£9.95     The Magical Lore of Herbs  by Marion Davies There are plenty of herbals around, but none like this, concentrating on the magical properties, folklore, history & craft of herbs together with their medicinal uses. Why & how herbs are used, their mythical associations & symbolism, all are detailed here. Price:£10.95   The Magical Properties of Plants - and How to Find Them Add to basket  by Tylluan Penry An extremely well researched and informative book. A wealth of information is detailed in a very readable style. Instead of working through plants alphabetically, Tylluan has laid the book out in use order - it is rare to find a plant then look for something to do with it, far more often we have a need then have to find out what to use to achieve it so this makes a lot of sense. A detailed index completes this excellent tome. ISBN 186163 305X Price:£18.95   What's Your Poison? vol 1 The Garden of Hades Add to basket  by Tina Tarrant Welcome to the quirky world of poisons in this seductive guide to the deviant side of nature. 'What's Your Poison?' wryly invites the reader into a fact-finding combustion of curiosities introducing the plants possessing the ability to heal or cure and captivating interest from all walks of life. As Paracelsus stated "It depends only on the dose whether a poison is a poison or not". For gardeners, grannies, witches, warlocks, bokers (voudoun priests), shamans, witch doctors, medics, cooks, undertakers, history buffs, environmentalists, murder writers, art lovers, the arcane, manic depressives, lovers of the bizarre and avid browsers. It's an enlightening, humourous, colourfully dark and deadly, wonderful weird read, containing many little-known facts on poisonous plants, baneful shrubs, trees and vines and herbal healers. Come, delve into the mysteries of nature - this book gives you wings - of wisdom! Fantastically illustrated with Tina's superb artwork. ISBN 186163 2452 Price:£13.95