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Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find.

Mushrooms have always had a global fan club. And that fanbase continues to spread – like the windswept spores of the colossal Honey Fungus. Mushroom Miscellany is a love letter to all things mushroom. This charmingly illustrated gift book explores the fantastical world of the mushroom – featuring profiles, fun facts, recipes, and more. Over 80 species of fungi glow in the dark The world’s oldest mushroom is 810 million years old Bigger than a blue whale, the largest organism of any type in the world is the 2,384-acre Armillaria mushroom in Oregon Mushrooms are one of the world’s most sustainably produced food sources, requiring minimal space, energy, and water With imaginative names such as Witches' Butter and Jelly Ear, Chicken of the Woods and Beefsteak, mushrooms have been at the heart of medicine, folklore, cookery, and science throughout history and across cultures. Foragers, artists, scientists, healers, and chefs have been drawn to mushrooms for their implausible aesthetics, incredible healing abilities, mind-altering power, versatile flavour, and magical potential. CONTENTS • Introduction: Mushroom Miscellany • Mushroom Profiles • Fungi Fun Facts • Mushroom Recipes • Additional Resources

Revitalise your recipes with the joys and satisfaction of foraged ingredients from your garden and beyond. In high-end restaurants and in the home, more and more cooks have unearthed the pleasures of using natural, foraged ingredients. But, what few realise is that you don't necessarily have to go rootling in hedgerows or woodlands to find them. Many of our own gardens contain an abundance of edible and medicinal plants, grown mainly for their ornamental appearance. Most gardeners are completely unaware that what they have actually planted is a rather exotic kitchen garden. The Garden Forager explores over 40 of the most popular garden plants that have edible, medicinal or even cosmetic potential, accompanied by recipes, remedies, and interesting facts, and illustrated throughout in exquisite watercolours by Lizzie Harper. This beautifully illustrated book redefines how we look at our gardens and unleashes the unknown potential of everyday plants - making it a must-have for anyone interested in gardening, cooking, or foraging. 'jammed full of fascinating garden lore, culinary history and clever recipes' Susan Low, Delicious

Birds were once considered to be messengers from the Gods to humankind, and the Tarot was once called "...the game of Gods and Birds." Ancient societies all over the World set great store by their Augurs, who were experts at divination by analysis of birds. These magical magician-priests had the skills to interpret the flight patterns and behavior of birds in order to translate the desires of their Deities. Every bird in this beautifully illustrated 78-card deck has been carefully chosen for its relationship to each Tarot card and uses mythology, folklore, and legend, as well as the natural characteristics of each bird, to underline that connection. We invite you to fly into the world of magic as you learn the secret language of birds.Includes cards and book. Card dimensions: 4" x 5 1/2"

This deluxe silkbound hardback is a fascinating reference guide exploring the history and meanings behind over 130 symbols, beautifully illustrated in full-color and presented in a decorative slipcase. From the yin-yang to the green man, ancient symbols pervade our culture and are imbued with different meanings over time. Symbols explores the mysteries, the power and evolution of this classic form of communication, carefully examining some of the most important symbols in history from across the world. Whether it is the ankh which first emerged in ancient Egypt and later played a major role in the occult world, or the all-seeing eye of the Freemasons, Symbols provides a fascinating overview of the secret language of signs. Includes: - Religious symbols: the alter, the druze star, the laughing Buddha...- Symbols of luck, wealth and power: the horseshoe, the eye of Ra, heraldry...- Masonic symbols and rituals: the level and plumbline, the triangle, the column...- Symbols of the occult: tarot, the zodiac...- The symbolism of animals: the goat, the hare, the magpie...- Symbols in nature: the lotus, the river, the moon... With clear depictions of each symbol discussed and examples of their usage, this book sheds light on the cultures of the world and how they manifest through fascinating iconography.

We've all had them. But let's face it: we don't have a clue what they mean. They're freaky dreams. From talking pets and naked friends to apocalypses and prophecies, this compendium explains the weird, the wacky, and the disturbing world of dreams. Included are explanations of dream elements such as: accidents, alarm clocks, handcuffs, juggling, karaoke, mermaids, mountains, oysters, parents, robes, roses, salt, snow, stars, storks, traffic, twins, and much, much more.

Unlock the hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with this huge A-Z reference book on symbolic objects. The Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is the definitive A-Z guide to the ancient meanings of signs and symbols, some of which have been lost for thousands of years. From different cultures and religions across the world, within these illustrated pages are signs of magic and mystery, secret alphabets, scripts, and numerology. Find out why Masonic temples have black-and-white checkered floors, where in the natural world the golden mean can be found, why the pentagram is considered a magical symbol of power, and more.

In today's world of increasingly sedentary lifestyles and a growing detachment from the food that we eat, it has never been more important to encourage children to put down their screens, get outside and engage with the natural world around them. Foraging with Kids is a fun, practical book for parents to work through with their children that encourages families to interact with their environment and gain knowledge and practical understanding of the natural world through exploration and play. The projects are based around 50 easy-to-identify plants that are abundant in parks, forests and hedgerows worldwide, making the challenge of discovering functional flora just as achievable to those who live in the city as in the countryside. Once they have foraged their plants, children will be amazed by the diverse practical uses that they can set them to; from making soap from conkers or setting a delicious egg-free custard with plantain, to stopping minor cuts from bleeding with hedge woundwort. Children will take great pride in seeing their gatherings forming part of the family meal and parents will be amazed at how even the most vegetable-averse child will develop an enthusiastic appetite for a meal that they have contributed to. Illustrated throughout with beautiful hand drawings and with essential information on plant facts and identification, as well as a diverse range of engaging, practical projects that the whole family will want to get involved with, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants the children under their care to get outside, connect with nature and have a lot of fun in the process.

Foraging is one of the fastest-growing nature-related pastimes in the UK and US. There are many books about foraging but this is the only one that focuses on what is arguably everyone’s favourite plant – trees! It profiles 40 incredible trees from the UK and US – from apple, ash and bay to walnut, willow and yew, gorgeously illustrated with watercolour, pen and ink botanical illustrations. In her humorous, inspiring and warm text, Adele explains how we can forage from our trees, not only for food, but also for home remedies, for ingredients to use in cocktails and ferments, and for materials to make toys, musical instruments and other useful things. Did you know that you can grind acorns into flour to make pancakes, for example, or use oak galls for ink? Or that Willow can be used for weaving; ash, hazel and oak are all good for making charcoal. Packed full of recipes and things to do, there is also a sprinkling of folklore and superstition, as well as helpful recognition tips. Overall it traces the fascinating story of the intimate relationship between humankind and our trees.

Forage in the footsteps of the witches who gathered plants for the medieval Nine Herbs Spell, and explore the traditional healing powers of the herbs all around you. Bestselling author Adele Nozedar introduces us to the wonder of the Nine Herbs Spell – the herbs that were most useful for medicine, food and magic in the early medieval period – before showing us how we can create our own healing charms today, whatever our local environment. Divided into nine habitats, the book shares nine foragable plants from each environment, complete with their uses, photographs for ID, history and folk tales, each herb's healing properties, and thirty recipes for edibles and remedies throughout. CHAPTER 1: The Nine Plants Spell CHAPTER 2: Nine Fragrant Plants of a Garden CHAPTER 3: Nine Shady Plants of the Woodlands CHAPTER 4: Nine Bygone Plants of the Meadows CHAPTER 5: Nine Secret Plants of the Town CHAPTER 6: Nine Plashy Plants of the Wetlands and Riverbanks CHAPTER 7: Nine Bracing Plants of the Sea CHAPTER 8: Nine Shy Weeds of the Wastelands CHAPTER 9: Nine Cunning Herbs That Are Free This book offers a fun new way to explore foraging and the use of herbs, discovering little-known treasures along the way.