Neil Arnold History Press 2010 Paperback Illustrated
Sightings of the Southwark Puma, the Spectral Ape of Hampstead and the Cricklewood Lynx; terrifying tales of the Highgate Vampire and Spring-Heeled JaSightings of the Southwark Puma, the Spectral Ape of Hampstead and the Cricklewood Lynx; terrifying tales of the Highgate Vampire and Spring-Heeled Jack; stories of mermaids, dragons, fairies and alien encounters: this volume draws together a bizarre and intriguing collection of first-hand accounts and archive reports from the capital's supernatural history. ...more
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The Little Book of the Paranormal
Rupert Matthews History Press 2010 Hardback Illustrated
With chapters on UFOs and aliens, Bigfoot, ghosts and hauntings, underwater monsters, predictions and curses, poltergeists, paranormal humans and mediWith chapters on UFOs and aliens, Bigfoot, ghosts and hauntings, underwater monsters, predictions and curses, poltergeists, paranormal humans and mediums, this little book is full of information and stories of past and present experiences of the paranormal, from phantom knights on Bosworth field to a Russian woman who can see inside bodies and diagnose illness. ...more
The most mysterious relic in religious history holds the key to a present-day serial killer. Only two American cops, following a trail that stretches The most mysterious relic in religious history holds the key to a present-day serial killer. Only two American cops, following a trail that stretches from California to the Vatican, can expose the secret of the Shroud in Christer's action-packed thriller. Slightly off- mint. ...more
The Kuan Yin Oracle The Voice of the Goddess of Compassion Stephen Karcher Piatkus 2009 Paperback
Kuan Yin, the ancient Chinese goddess of Compassion, is the principal goddess in the Eastern firmament. The ritual of consulting her has brought solacKuan Yin, the ancient Chinese goddess of Compassion, is the principal goddess in the Eastern firmament. The ritual of consulting her has brought solace, hope and insight to countless people and it continues to be an integral part of the lives of millions throughout the East. Here, Stephen Karcher presents The 100 Poems of the Goddess, gives directions for their use, and explains the concepts of Buddhism which lie behind this ancient oracle. ...more
This entertaining exploration of medical mysteries includes investigations into how an 18th century woman gave birth to 17 rabbits, whether cannibalisThis entertaining exploration of medical mysteries includes investigations into how an 18th century woman gave birth to 17 rabbits, whether cannibalism is fattening and whether Hitler needed glasses. Written by Richard Gordon, author of the Doctor novels which subsequently became a popular television series, the book's humorous approach is underpinned by genuine medical expertise. ...more
The original sourcebook for Western adaptations of Kundalini yoga, this guide comprises translations and commentary on two ancient Sanskrit texts: theThe original sourcebook for Western adaptations of Kundalini yoga, this guide comprises translations and commentary on two ancient Sanskrit texts: the Satcakra-nirupana (Description of the Six Bodily Centres) and the Paduka-Pancaka (Five-Fold Footstool of the Guru). As well as practical yoga instruction, Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe, 1865-1936) gives a detailed explanation of the chakra system and writes lucidly on meditation and mantra. ...more
Explorer, novelist and agnostic, William Winwood Reade (1838-1875) wrote The Veil of Isis, or, Mysteries of the Druids in 1861, seeking 'the first gerExplorer, novelist and agnostic, William Winwood Reade (1838-1875) wrote The Veil of Isis, or, Mysteries of the Druids in 1861, seeking 'the first germs of religion in the chaos of youthful Time'. The book traces the history of the Druids from primeval 'Darkness' and the founding of Albion to their destruction, and describes their rites and ceremonies and surviving vestiges of Druidism in religion, freemasonry and folk lore. ...more
The Hand and Its Mysteries (1924) An Occult Science Explained and Illustrated Karma Lost Library 2012 Paperback
In this classic guide to the occult science of cleiromancy, the author provides 'a comprehensive and reliable system' of reading the palm based on ancIn this classic guide to the occult science of cleiromancy, the author provides 'a comprehensive and reliable system' of reading the palm based on ancient methods and practical experience. Illustrated with diagrams and examples, the book covers the various types of hand as well as the lines and symbols of palmistry, with a final chapter on the art of interpretation. ...more
English Gypsy Language (1909) Word Book of the Romany G Borrow Lost Library 2012 Paperback
In addition to a dictionary of English Romany words, this book includes chapters on Gypsy names, fortune-telling, the London 'Gypsyries' in WandsworthIn addition to a dictionary of English Romany words, this book includes chapters on Gypsy names, fortune-telling, the London 'Gypsyries' in Wandsworth, Notting Hill and Friars' Mount, folk hero Ryley Bosvil and a collection of Gypsy songs. George Borrow (1803- 1881) was a great traveller and translator, whose works included novels, travel writing and pioneering translations of Romany. ...more
Written by the great Scottish-Celtic scholar and Gaelic speaker Alexander Macbain (1855-1907), this comprehensive overview of the Celtic belief systemWritten by the great Scottish-Celtic scholar and Gaelic speaker Alexander Macbain (1855-1907), this comprehensive overview of the Celtic belief system includes chapters on the character of myth, Aryan myth, Druidism, the Celtic Elysium, British religion, worship and rites. It is best known for its supplementary chapters on 'Druid' circles and Celtic burials. ...more
Atlantis (1882) The Antediluvian World Ignatious Donnelly Lost Library 2012 Paperback
With dazzling arguments and astonishing facts, Ignatius Donelly (1831-1901) set out to prove that Plato's account of Atlantis, as told in Timaeus and With dazzling arguments and astonishing facts, Ignatius Donelly (1831-1901) set out to prove that Plato's account of Atlantis, as told in Timaeus and Critias, is largely factual, and that all subsequent civilizations are descended from this lost land, with ancient Egypt as its purest manifestation. ...more
Aradia (1899) Gospel of the Witches CG Leland Lost Library 2012 Paperback
The American journalist and folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland (1824- 1903) studied and travelled widely in Europe; and in Italy he became 'intimately The American journalist and folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland (1824- 1903) studied and travelled widely in Europe; and in Italy he became 'intimately acquainted' with a witch who became his informant. Aradia sets out the traditional beliefs - the 'gospel' - of Italian witchcraft, and became influential in the study of witch lore and the development of modern neo-paganism. ...more
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