A wonderful read for all bird-lovers and those interested in the folklore, mythology and spiritual symbolism of birds throughout the world. Packed with fascinating historical esoterica and inspiring true stories of birds working their magic as spiritual messengers. A fabulous inspirational reference book, packed with historical facts, myths and real-life spiritual encounters with birds. Ranging from the robin to the phoenix and the everyday to the mythological, any bird lover who is interested in esoterica, history and folklore will find the book a must for their bookshelf. Arranged thematically, each section explores a different aspect -- e.g. Birds of Myth and Legend, Divination and Auguries, Birds and Astrology, Symbolism of Eggs and Feathers, Alchemy and Birds; plus sections on birds in the Celtic Tradition, in Ancient Latin America, in India, and the New World. Find out how to find your Spirit Bird, and in another section discover an A-Z of the history and folklore of individual birds, and how their symbolism is often shared in many cultures and myths. One of the key themes in the book is the concept of the winged creature carrying messages, as well as the history of bird-as-augur from Greek and Roman times where they studied birds' flight patterns and entrails to make critical decisions. Many people will love the many wonderful true stories of ordinary people in the present day too, who have encountered the miraculous, or healing qualities of birds in their own lives. This book is an enormous treasure trove of information that is spiritually uplifting and historically fascinating. It contains many general tip bits for bird-lovers to be enchanted by, such as: - baby robins eat 14 feet of earthworms a day - condors can fly for 10 miles without flapping their wings - a bird flying into a house foretells an important message - hummingbirds weigh less than a penny - a jay is said to spend Fridays with the devil, telling tales!

The Secret Language of Birds: A Treasury of Myths, Folklore and Inspirational True Stories

Literature & Fiction

Nozedar, Adele

Short Stories & Anthologies

HarperElement

The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac

Reference

Harper/Element

Publisher: In this book you will find 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, here 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.

The Element Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac

Barnes&Noble

A comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and religious beliefs and practices of America's native people, The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans tells the varied and colourful stories of the tribes, their greatest leaders, wars, pacts, and the long-lasting impact that their profound wisdom and spirituality has on the West today. Containing a fascinating and comprehensive list of A-Z entries, including a series of essays, this encyclopedia will highlight: * Rituals and Ceremonies * Sacred Sites * The Arrival of the Europeans * Shamanism * Totems * The Warrior * The Afterlife * The First Nation Today * The Reservations * The Visionary World * Ancestors and Spirits Illustrated throughout, including charts of the totem animals belonging to each clan and maps of tribal areas.

The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans: The Ultimate A-Z of the Tribes, Symbols, and Wisdom of the Native Americans of North America

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook

Harper

If there's one distinctive feature of the British countryside, it has to be the hedgerow. In fact, hedgerows are such an established part of our landscape that sometimes we take them for granted. Take a closer look, and the diversity and variety of plant species that form them is little short of wondrous. It is not only plant life that thrives in abundance in the hedgerow—native wild animals, birds, and insects are protected and nourished by them. We know that at least 65 species of birds live in our hedgerows and that they are crucial to the survival of moths, bats, and dormice. In The Hedgerow Handbook Adele Nozedar reintroduces the wild and natural hedgerow ingredients that our grandmothers used on a regular basis—but gives them a fresh and contemporary twist. From angelica to ash and bird cherry to borage, from pineapple weed to plantain and wild garlic to wimberries, each entry is accompanied by an exquisite full color illustration to help you identify each plant or flower, along with its history and folklore, and culinary and medicinal uses. You won't find yet another recipe for blackberry pie nor nettle soup here, however—this is not your run-of-the mill hedgerow book. Instead, why not try Adele's Spicy Ash Key Pickle, her Beechnut Turron, Red Clover Lemonade, or Wild Raspberry Vodka? The Hedgerow Handbook is much more than a foraging book—it is an inspiration and a trigger for a new experience of our countryside and for memories: of a summer filled with hot sunny days, or of the time you got drenched in a sudden rain shower miles away from the warmth and dryness of your car or home, which made those blackberry muffins even more enjoyable.

The Hedgerow Handbook: Recipes, Remedies and Rituals

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Regional & International

Square Peg

A deliciously nostalgic celebration of the best old-fashioned British sweets and confectionery—with more than 50 simple and easy recipes to make at homeA gloriously indulgent celebration of the Great British love affair with sweet-making and good old-fashioned confectionery, this collection offers simple recipes for replicating everyone's favorites at home. From pear drops to humbugs, honeycomb confections to liquorice, coconut ice to sugar mice, Nozedar gives us the rich history of these classic sweets along with over 50 easy-to-follow recipes for how to make them at home. Make your own Macaroon Bars. Have a go at homemade Humbugs. Create a giant Curly Wurly bar. Or rustle up some lovely Liquorice. Includes metric measures.

Great British Sweets: And How To Make Them at Home

Desserts

In high-end restaurants and in the home, more and more cooks have discovered the joy of using natural, foraged ingredients. But, what few realize is that you don’t necessarily have to go rooting 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 more than 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 watercolors 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.

The Garden Forager: Edible Delights in your Own Back Yard

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

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.

The Secret Language of Birds Tarot

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

REDFeather

The Element Encyclopedia of Native Americans

HARPER/COLLINS

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