Claudia Martin

Features a crystal directory, organised by colour, covers the properties of over 200 stones, as well as their common and historical uses. Crystal healing is a time-honoured mindfulness technique, harnessing the power of nature to inspire peace and wellness. Crystals are fantastic resources for health, luck, beauty, magic, and healing. The Complete Crystal Sourcebook is a comprehensive reference guide that outlines all the key uses for crystals and techniques for working with them, from choosing your stones, laying a crystal grid, treating ailments of the body and mind, and more. A crystal directory, organized by color, coversthe properties of over 200 stones, as well as their common and historical uses. Following this is a directory of ailments, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Simply look up your issue (such as a broken heart or a build-up of work stress) and a recommended treatment and suggested stones will be provided. This is the only book of its kind that offers an at-a-glance crystal directory, grids, and a visual breakdown of body layout and ailments. The range and magnitude of crystals included makes this book both stunning and a real powerhouse of information. This beautifully designed sourcebook also includes a comprehensive index and a thorough cross-referencing system, to make it easy to find information quickly. The Crystal Sourcebook is the ultimate guide to crystals and crystal healing.

The continent of South America is home to impressive diversity and extremes in geography. You can find not only the world’s largest river – the Amazon River– but also the driest non-polar place in the world – the Atacama Desert – in addition to Angel Falls in Venezuela, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall and the world’s most southernmost permanently inhabited community of Puerto Toro in Chile. Apart from Antarctica, no other continent reaches so far to the south, it has the unique feature of stretching north of the Equator all the way to subantarctic latitudes. This broad range showcases an exceptional diversity of South American climate and ecology. Divided by country, South America is a glorious introduction to this most diverse of continents. Explore the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, often described as the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ and the most familiar icon of the Inca Empire, uncover the secrets of the Amazon rainforest that covers 6,000,000 sq km (2,300,000 sq mi), currently the subject of controversial deforestation, and be amazed at the otherworldly beauty of the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. With more than 200 vivid photographs of South America, this book offers a stunning exploration of the culture, flora and fauna of this diverse continent.

A friendly and accessible introduction to the United Kingdom for children, and the perfect companion for young geography learning Take a journey around the United Kingdom, discovering how it was formed, its different countries, capital cities, counties, landscapes, geographical features, people, climate, history and much more!Simple maps enhance the learning and teach valuable map-reading skills.Welcome to the United Kingdom! / Island home / Running the UK / UK wildlife / Lots of languages / England / London / The landscape / Working life / Getting around / Festivals / Scotland / Edinburgh / The landscape / Working life / Lochs / Sports / Wales / Cardiff / The landscape / Working life / National parks / Castles, bridges and homes / Northern Ireland / Belfast / The landscape / Working life / Ancient volcanoes / The coast / Glossary / Find out more / Index

Did you know that Oslo is the only capital city in Europe where you can go cross-country skiing? Just take your skis on the metro to the suburbs and ski off from the platform across the frozen, snowy landscape. Stretching so far from north to south, and from west to east - the country reaches further east than St Petersburg - Norway has a larger number of different habitats than almost any other European country. It has Scandinavia's most spectacular fjords, steep mountains, pretty fishing villages, beautiful beaches - and continental Europe's largest glacier. From remote settlements within the Arctic Circle to Oslo's lively city life, from the northern lights to white nights when the sun never sets, from sculpture gardens to immense bridges linking the country's many islands, Norway is a fascinating exploration of this increasingly popular tourist destination. With captions explaining the story behind each entry, Norway is a stunning collection of images celebrating this striking country.

Where in the world do passenger planes land on the beach each day? Where might you search for the world’s most famous underwater monster? Where would you find a capital city with more listed buildings than anywhere else in the world? Yes, in Scotland of course. The airport runway on the island of Barra is, simply, the beach. People still flock to Loch Ness in the hope of seeing the Loch Ness Monster. And Edinburgh has more listed buildings than any other capital city. Scotland is a fascinating exploration of the most beautiful country of the British Isles. From the pretty Georgian streets of Edinburgh’s New Town to the Victorian grandeur and Art Deco delights of Glasgow, from the remote islands in the Hebrides to the bustle of the Edinburgh Festival, from Europe’s oldest tree (a 3,000-year old twisted yew) to the majesty of Glenfinnan viaduct – made even more famous by the Harry Potter films – the book is packed with 200 spectacular colour photographs. Presented with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Scotland is a stunning collection of images celebrating this beautiful country.

This beautiful visual encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to horses and ponies, from the elegant Andalusian to the sturdy Suffolk Punch. The book covers over 50 breeds, giving an overview of color, build, height, and temperament and then explains more about where the breed developed, and why. High-quality photographs, intriguing facts, and clearly-written text make this the perfect guide for anyone who loves horses. Authoritative and entertaining, this is the perfect introduction for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Dive into the depths of the ocean with this comprehensive Q&A book Inside, you'll uncover questions and answers about everything from angelfish to zooplankton. Each page is packed with fascinating facts and revealing insights into marine life, complemented by world-class underwater photography. Perfect for curious minds aged 8 and above.

Explore the fantastic world of mythology with this lavishly illustrated compendium. From legendary creatures to gods, goddesses, and elemental forces, this carefully crafted tome reveals the way that our ancestors understood nature, morality, the origins of the Universe, and the promise of the afterlife. Encompassing tales from Greek, Norse, and other mythologies, this authoritative manual shows you the world through the eyes of the ancients. Learn how fire was gifted to humanity; why storms rage at sea; and how legendary figures challenged monsters - and even the gods themselves. This compendium is the quintessential guide to the myths of the world and is great for home learning. Ideal for children aged 8+.