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For the first time ever, here is an inside view of one of the greatest rock acts of all time, told in his own pictures and words by

founding member, songwriter, and guitarist Brian May


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CONTENTSNEW FEBRUARY 2017


“BECAUSE WE ARE FREE, WE ALSO

CREATE OUR OWN FUTURES WITH

EVERY DECISION WE MAKE. FATE

DOESN’T EXIST. WE CREATE OUR

FUTURE EVERY WAKING MOMENT OF

THE DAY.”

anand dilvar The Slave

“AS I LOOKED AT THE 3-D PHOTOS,

MEMORIES WERE TRIGGERED AND THE

STORIES POURED OUT. “

brian may QUEEN IN 3-D

QUEEN IN 3-D NEW 2–3

THE SLAVE NEW 4-5INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

PONDERABLES

BIOLOGY NEW 6-7

PHYSICS REVISED AND UPDATED 8

MATHEMATICS REVISED AND UPDATED 8

THE ELEMENTS REVISED AND UPDATED 8

PHILOSOPHY 9

THE UNIVERSE 9

THE BRAIN 9

ENGINEERING 9

THE LOST BIBLE NEW 10

TAO TE CHING ON THE ART OF HARMONY NEW 11

GEOMETRY & ART NEW 12

NUMBERS 13

LIBRARY OF ORACLES 14

I CHING BACK IN STOCK 14

PENDULUM BACK IN STOCK 14

RUNES BACK IN STOCK 14

TAROT 14

NUMEROLOGY 14

PAPER FLYERS NEW 15

WHO KNEW? NEW 16

WHO KNEW? DISNEYLAND NEW 16

KINGS & QUEENS OF ENGLAND 17AND SCOTLAND NEW

SPOTLIGHT GUIDES 18–19

SUNNY TRAILS FARMS BACK IN STOCK 20

KIDS’ BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS 21

ILLUSTRATED HISTORIES 22

MIND BODY SPIRIT BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS 23

LONDON STEREOSCOPIC COMPANY 24



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9In the Beginning

The author of this book, an 11-year-old Bri, on a family trip to Lulworth Cove, Dorset, in 1958, photographed by his Dad, Harold May. Around Brian’s neck is slung the Woolworths camera that was to capture his very first stereo pictures a year later. How ? It’s not a 3-D camera. Please read on.

I n t h e B e g i n n i n g

This book contains a kind of intermittent Queen history, on and off stage, told in 3-D photographs. I just happened to carry a stereo camera of some kind all the way through Queen’s journey through the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and – yes – up ’til the present day. Apart f rom using some of the pictures to make stereo cards (we at the London Stereoscopic Company assembled them and began offering them for sale a couple of years ago), I just kept them tucked away in a drawer, as one does. Until now.

So 95 per cent of the photos in this book have never been s e en in mono ( f la t , t w o-dimens iona l ) out the r e , never mind in the glor ious depth you wil l f ind them here . An extravagant claim ? Well, check out the stereo pairs in the following pages using the patented OWL viewer included with this book, and I hope you will agree.

Cartloads of words and pictures have been published about our rock band over the years. But this is the f irst account written by someone who was actually inside the maelstrom. I 've now been in there for close to half a century. It ’s been turbulent to say the least , and of course there have been moments of wondering “was it all worth it ?” But … well, turn the pages and judge for yourself ….

231We Will Rock You

The Freddie statue over the entrance of The Dominion Theatre, which became a London landmark for over a decade.

For one night only the entire cast of WWRY appeared at the Queen’s Golden Jubilee concert, and I had a life-changing moment on the roof of Buckingham Palace.

Kerry Ellis brilliantly created the role of ‘Meat’, in the original London production of WWRY. Working on this show led Kerry and myself into a long-term recording and touring collaboration. This stereo was taken at the Andrew Whitton photo session for our new Golden Days album cover.

194 1982

The cover of the Hot Space album is fittingly sparse, with abstracted versions of our heads in four coloured squares. The drawings of our heads were based on this photo session, set up specifically for the purpose.

I rather like these images, all lit from the side, like half moons really. I did get into the habit, with all our photographers, of asking them to set me up with a sequential stereo pair that I could work on later. In this case I don’t think I was very clear, so it was actually quite hard to find pairs of images that worked as stereos after the event. Nevertheless I managed to come up with four pairs that worked reasonably well. I did a little bit of work on the shadows because, and this may be getting a bit

There’s a continuing discussion we have in putting together the next Queen show, and now the next Queen + Adam Lambert show, and in performing it every night. We’re continually asking ourselves the questions – “Why are we here ?”, “What are we doing ?”, “What’s important for us ?”, “What’s important for our audience ?” Physically it takes a lot out of us because we are not young any more. I can still run around and climb up steps and throw myself around the stage but it takes a lot more out of me in energy terms, and these days I don’t get up in the morning and tour the city we’re in, unless it’s a complete day off. I need to rest and to eat

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So here we were at Ridge Farm Studio (Surrey), making the album that was going to change everything. We were deeply in debt, and if that album had not done well we probably would have had to give up and “get a proper job”, as my Dad used to say.

R i d g e F a r m – M a k i n g

A N i g h t A t T h e O p e r a

Freddie taking tea on the terrace at Ridge Farm.

1975

61Ridge Farm – Making A Night At The Opera

This is recreation time. We were visited by a couple of journalists and photographers from Music Life magazine. Our Japanese friends wanted to document the making of the album. So we took some time off to play with them. And here we are playing tennis. Me in my bell bottoms – not the most practical attire for this sport. None of us was really any great shakes at tennis, to be honest. We did it for the cameras. Freddie could smash anybody to bits on a table-tennis table. But the outdoor version ? Not interested really. Not ’til much later anyway.

Next (overleaf ) we see John relaxing on the grass. Those boots, the platform boots, were still a part of us all in those days. Freddie actually was an assistant in a boot stall in Kensington Market before Freddie and Roger had their own stall there. He worked for Alan Mair, selling boots. And these were exactly the kind of boots he sold, with huge heels, and platforms on the front. They were very popular in the day. I recently went to a show called Kinky Boots and it brought it all back. I had forgotten how horribly difficult it is to wear high heels. It really hurts your feet. So that’s John, in his bell bottoms and probably Alan Mair boots for all I know.

Anyone for tennis?

Love – 15 ?

Queen in 3-DBrian May

For the first time ever, here is an inside view of one of the greatest rock acts of all time, told in his own pictures and words by founding member, songwriter, and guitarist Brian May

Many books have been written about Queen, but this is a first—an intimate view from the inside by a founder band member; it’s also the first history of any rock group ever to be created in 3-D. Not only has Brian May written the book (no “ghost writer” here), but the 3-D illustrations were all captured with Brian’s stereoscopic cameras, mostly by the man himself. From an early age Brian would travel with a stereo (3-D) camera in hand, so on Queen tours and during recordings he was able to capture rare behind-the-scenes moments of one of the world’s greatest rock bands. Decades later these are now being shared for the very first time. Some of the photographs had not even been fully processed until the book was in the making. Initially thought by Brian to be a quick job, this project actually spanned three years, turning into a labor of love for May and his team. Each time the book seemed to be close to completion, more 3-D photos were found in forgotten hiding places, prompting further memories and filling in the gaps in the narrative. The book eventually became a compelling set of snapshots of Brian’s life over more than 50 years as well as the life of Queen.

This is an important book, not only capturing the very essence of one of the world’s all-time greatest bands, but also exploring the culture, politics, and atmosphere of the many territories where Queen performed. Brian has created a text that chronicles changes in the music industry alongside major changes in the history of the world.

u3-D photos and text exclusively by Brian May

uFeaturing Queen on and off stage from the 1970s to the present day

uMore than 300 previously unseen stereo images

uBrian May’s glimpses of life in the studio and on the road

uBonus sections including 21st century-Queen + Adam Lambert

uHigh quality OWL 3-D viewer included

ISBN: 978-0-9574246-8-5

Format: Slipcase / Hardcover including a 3-D viewer invented by Brian May

Extent: 256pp

Size: 9.5 x 12.5

Illustrations: 300+ color and b/w

Subject: Music / Genres & Styles / Rock

Price: $60.00 US / $80.00 CAN

Imprint: London Stereoscopic Company

“The whole process of writing this new kind of book was almost subconscious. As I looked at the 3-D photos, memories were triggered and the stories poured out. It’s the 3-D element that makes it so evocative. I believe each image will draw readers in deeper, like me, inviting them to immerse themselves in a scene, to share a previously unseen Queen moment. “

Brian May

“The closest thing to an autobiography May has written.”The Bookseller

“Freddie, an enigmatic character, fiercely protective of his privacy, usually shied away from being photographed off stage, but he interacted playfully and unselfconsciously with Brian’s camera, and here we catch rare glimpses of this consummate showman as viewed by his band mate and close friend.”

London Stereoscopic Company

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The SlaveAnand Dilvar

Trapped in a vegetative state following a terrible accident that has paralyzed his whole body, the narrator is unable to communicate with those around him. Cut off from family and friends, so begins an inner conversation with his spiritual guide, a conversation which takes him on a journey of self-realization, bringing him eventually to a new state of consciousness and an understanding of his deepest self.

Written with an engaging simplicity, this is a truly profound book which can change your life. In fact, to use the author’s own words, it is designed to shake, shudder, and wake us up. It is a book that has nothing to do with success, social recognition, and the accumulation of goods; but everything to do with joy, love, and peace.

With over 1.8 million copies sold in Mexico, this powerful book is destined to become a spiritual classic alongside works by Eckhart Tolle, William P. Young, and Paulo Coelho.

ISBN: 978-1-62795-104-3

Format: Paperback w/ flaps

Extent: 128pp

Size: 5 x 7

Illustrations: B/w text

Subject: Self-help / Personal growth

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u A spiritual manifesto for life

u Ranks alongside The Alchemist

u Soon to be translated into 15 languages

“The character in this book represents us. Through him, we come to understand that by trying to escape our reality …, we blind ourselves to the miracles that surround us. Through him, we also come to understand that we do not value what we have until it is lost.This book will keep you, dear reader, in a constant state of alert. Once you pick it up, you will not be able to put it down.

It is an ode to life.”

Dr Hector Salama Penhos Director, The Gestalt University of America

Anand Dilvar, a follower of OSHO, was fascinated with the techniques for human growth which led him to more than eighteen countries, where he visited and met many spiritual teachers. He is founder of the Vision Quest Center in Valle Bravo, Mexico, an OSHO Meditation Center, where for over fifteen years he has run conferences, retreats and seminars. In Mexico, he is regularly invited to appear on radio and TV to share his approach to what he calls the Revolution in Consciousness

T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R

“Because we are free, we also create our own futures with every decision we make. Fate doesn’t exist. We create our future every waking moment of the day.”

“Our beliefs determine our existence. Anything you believe about yourself is true. Anything you believe about someone else or about things happening around you is also true—at least it is for you.”

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BiologyAn Illustrated History of Life ScienceEdited by Tom Jackson

Here is the essential guide to biology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how we have uncovered the secrets of life—the most complex process in the Universe. From the workings of molecules to the way entire oceans or continents of lifeforms interact, biology seeks to understand how it is that something can be alive, how it fends off death, and how it leaves more life in its wake. We follow the journey through the history of life science to find out why the dolphin got its name (it is the “womb fish”), how a seven-foot strand of DNA is able to build your body, and why one pioneering scientist spent 30 years measuring his bodily waste. The great names, such as Darwin and Linnaeus, are joined by lesser known discoverers, such as Karl von Frisch who discovered that bees dance and Jan Baptist van Helmont who found that plants use air and water to grow. Biology today is still very much a live science, finding a purpose in robot design and helping us to understand non-living complex systems like the Internet. Biology has changed the way we understand ourselves. What will it tell us next?

uContains 100 chronological articles that tell the story of biology from the dawn of history to the present day.

uAuthoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompany each of the steps along the way.

uBiographies of great life scientists and a chart of the tree of life.

uA simple guide to biology draws together current understanding to set out the

basics of the science.

uThe Imponderables looks at what questions biology still needs to answer.

u100 Ponderables also contains a 24-page, removable foldout concertina neatly

housed at the back of the book. This fold-out concertina includes a 12-page

Timeline History of Biology and a 12-page chart of The Hidden World..

ISBN: 978-1-62795-093-0

Format: Hardcover w/ removable foldout timeline

Extent: 168pp

Size: 9.25 x 11.2


Subject: Science / Life Sciences / Biology

Price: $24.95 US / $29.95 CAN

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100 DISCOVERIES THAT CHANGED HISTORY The thoughts and deeds of great thinkers always make great stories, and here we have one hundred all together. Each story relates a ponderable, a weighty problem that became a discovery that changed the world.

Knowledge does not arrive fully formed, it requires many minds to puzzle over the evidence, and, step by step, edge ever closer to an answer. This book tracks the history of biology, where scientists have wondered at the great diversity of living things on Earth and set out to understand the most complex process in the Universe—life itself.

The story of biology is closely entwined with the history we share with wildlife, domesticated species—and even mythical creatures. Once it was thought that the dolphin was a fi sh, that unicorns were real, and that simple animals formed from mud, but the work of biologists like Carl Linnaeus, Gregor Mendel, and Louis Pasteur transformed our understanding of life. Biology has shown that a DNA chemical in every cell contains the instructions to build a human body, and all life, from bacteria to blue whales, uses the same system. Biologists today explore everything from how life developed and is maintained, to robot design, artifi cial intelligence, and the exploration of space. A 12-page removable timeline embeds the story in historical context

BIOLOGY

Jackson

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• See who did what when at a glance

• Find out what other great events were happening at the same time

• Biographies tell the life stories of the great life scientists

Includes: Foldout Timeline with over 1,000 Milestone Facts

Edited by

Tom Jackson

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Biodiversity and biomassThere are two ways to measure the natural world.

Biodiversity is the number of distinct species. The

number of species on Earth far outstrips our ability

to count them: It is thought that there are about

8 million, but this number could be a significant

underestimate. Some authorities suggest that

prokaryotic species alone might number more than

100 million. Another way of quantifying nature

is biomass, which is the total weight of living

material. The biomass of multicellular organisms

is about 500 billion tonnes. The weight of

prokaryotes is less well understood, with biomass

estimates ranging from just 4 billion tonnes to as

much as 300 billion tonnes.

Proportions of species This chart shows the proportions of different kinds

of multicellular species. The stand-out figures are

that insects make up more than half of the total,

and only one in a hundred species is a vertebrate.

Endangered species Human activities have meant that

thousands of animals are in danger of

extinction, some critically so. Much

of the attention in this regard is

focused on large mammals. However,

the best way to protect them is to

protect their habitat, which also

benefits less familiar species.

Primary production One of the best indicators of biological activity is

primary production, which is the measure of how

much carbon is being taken from the atmosphere

and turned into sugar—and by extension into living

material—by photosynthesis. This chart shows the

primary production in land and water habitats.

Interestingly, it is not always the habitats with a large

biomass that are the most active.

Swamp and marsh

TERRESTRIAL HABITATS: Primary production

AQUATIC HABITATS: Primary production

Tropical forest

Temperate forest

Boreal forest

Savanna

Cultivated land

Shrubland

Temperate grassland

Tundra and alpine

Desert scrub

Coral reefs

Estuaries

Lakes and streams

Continental shelf

Butterflies and moths7 %

Wasps and ants8 %

Flies9 %

Beetles22 %

Vertebrates1 %

Other organisms6 %

Fungi4 %

Plants/algae18 %

Other insects13 %

Other invertebrates

12 %

Open oceanHabitat’s biomass

Africa Asia South North Australia EuropeAmerica America

Critically endangered

Endangered

Number of Species

6,000

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Mendel’s Laws of InheritanceIn 1865, the work of the AustrIAn monk GreGor mendel laid the foundations for modern genetics. Mendel’s painstaking studies of pea plants explained the principles of heredity.

Farmers had been selectively breeding crops and

livestock for centuries before Gregor Mendel

(1822–84) conducted his experiments in the gardens of

his monastery in Moravia. Farmers bred from individuals

with desirable traits based on the principle that offspring

inherited these traits from their parents. But no one

understood what rules governed inheritance until

Mendel uncovered some in 1865. In that year, Mendel

published the results of seven years of experimentation

with pea plants.

Mendel selected plants that

differed in a single trait, such as

flower color or whether the pea

was wrinkled or round. He then

cross-bred his selected plants with

each other, counting the number

of plants exhibiting those traits in

future generations. He noticed that

the first generation of cross-bred

plants, called F1, meaning “first

filial,” was comprised entirely of

plants with only one of the traits.

In a cross between plants with

red (actually nearer purple, but

the point remains the same) and white flowers, all of

F1 had red flowers. There was no blending. Mendel

described red flowers, and other traits that appeared in

F1 as “dominant,” while those that disappeared, such as

white flowers, were “recessive.”

Mendel self-fertilized the F1 pea plants. (He used the

pollen from the same flower to fertilize the seeds—peas

can do this; but many plants cannot.) He found that

roughly three-quarters of the next generation, F2, had

CO-DOMINANCE

Mendel was wise in his choice of pea plants because they are quick to reproduce and have distinct traits. Genetics is not always so simple. In some cases, the alleles for a gene are co-dominant or incompletely dominant. Incomplete dominance occurs when alleles result in a blend of the two different inherited traits, for example when a red and a white flower produce a pink one. In cases of co-dominance, both inherited traits appear in the offspring. The fur color of some animals, such as horses and cats, is controlled by this kind of inheritance, which results in many varied colors and patterns.

BAD BEES

Mendel is most famous for his experiments with pea plants, but he also bred bees to determine genetic traits in animals—as well as to produce excellent honey for monks at the monastery. It has been suggested that Mendel successfully bred a new hybrid strain of honeybees, but the bees he created were so aggressive that they stung everything in sight. Legend has it that the hive was so out of control that the bees had to be destroyed!

Mendel studied seven

different traits of pea plants

to come up with his laws of

inheritance. They were: The

shape and color of the peas,

the color of the flowers and

their position on the plant,

the shape and color of the

pea pods, and the length of

the plant’s stems.

Gregor Johann Mendel

lived at St. Thomas’s Abbey

in Brno, Moravia, now

in the Czech Republic,

but then part of the wider

Austro-Hungarian Empire.

This illustration shows the

passage of dominant (R)

and recessive (W) alleles

through three generations.

the dominant trait, and a quarter had the

recessive one, making a ratio of 3:1.

Moving factorsMendel suggested that traits were

determined by units of inheritance, which

he called “factors.” Factors were being

transmitted from parents to offspring,

so every offspring had two factors.

Every trait had a factor, but they existed

in different versions, such as red and

white for flower color. The dominant factor

would control what trait the offspring showed.

Mendel also realized that factors did not merge

or combine in the F1 generation and were

passed on separately to F2.

He summarized his observations in two

laws of inheritance: The law of segregation

states that for any trait, each parent’s pairing

of factors separate, and only one passes from

each parent on to its offspring. It is a matter

of chance which version in a pair gets inherited. The law of independent assortment

states that different pairs of factors are passed to offspring independently of each other.

Modern viewWe would now call Mendel’s factor a “gene,” and the different

versions of a gene are its alleles. These modern terms came

almost five decades after Mendel’s work, which lay ignored

until the start of the 20th century. Mendelian inheritance is

the basis of our understanding of genetics, although in other

situations, genes do not split easily into dominant and recessive

forms (see Co-dominance box). However, with the benefit of

modern genetics, we can explain what is going on. It is easier to

picture Mendelian inheritance by giving each allele a symbol: W

for white and R for red. The parent plants are WW and RR; they

have two copies of the same allele for flower color. Plants in F1

inherit a W and an R, making a WR. R is always dominant, so

all of F1 have red flowers. F1 plants pass on either a W or an R

to F2, entirely at random. Therefore it is possible for an F2 plant

to inherit RR, WR, RW, or WW. The chance of inheriting one of

these four sets is equal. However, only the WW set results in

white flowers; the other three create red flowers. So if there

is a significantly large enough group of crosses, the ratio

of red to white flowers will always be 3:1.

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Aristotle’s Animals

XENOPHANES

The philosopher-poet Xenophanes spent time in various parts of the Greek world during the late 6th and early 5th centuries bce. He apparently lived to a ripe old age for the time—by his own reckoning he “tossed about the Greek land” for 67 years from the age of 25. Xenophanes believed that the world had been formed from water and “primordial mud.” He was the first person known to have formulated a theory of the Earth’s history based on the discovery of fossils. The fossilized remains of marine creatures found inland, far from the sea, inspired him to suggest that there had been alternating periods of worldwide flood and drought.

Aristotle is widely considered to hAve been the forefAther of the scientific study of life. Aristotle’s works brought together biological knowledge into a consistent whole, and remained the authority on the living world for centuries.

Aristotle was not aware

of the rhinoceros, but his

pupil Alexander the Great

sent examples home from

India. It is assumed that

the legend of the unicorn

is derived, at least in part,

from this horned beast.

As an older man, Aristotle

returned to Macedonia to

serve as a tutor to the king’s

son Alexander (destined to

be Great). He instilled in

his pupil a fascination for

animals and nature—and

perhaps conquering, too!

Aristotle was the son of

the Macedonian royal

family’s court physician.

Like his father, he trained

in medicine, later going to

Athens to study philosophy

with Plato, where his career

as a great thinker reached the

history books. Aristotle traveled widely and made

detailed observations of living things, especially aquatic animals which he

studied in the large lagoon on the island of Lesbos. He looked for order

among the variety of life and tried to explain it in a series of six books. Other

thinkers before him had speculated about the natural world but Aristotle was the first

to combine theory with investigation and experiment. Aristotle’s biology was far from

flawless. For example, he believed the purpose of the brain was to keep the body cool

and that thinking took place in the heart. He also

believed in spontaneous generation, the idea that

life could spring from non-living material.

Living groupsAristotle saw how plants and animals could be

classified according to their physical make-up and

by their habits. He split the animal world in two,

dividing it into those which had blood and those which did not (or at least didn’t have

red blood). To a great extent, this division reflects our present crude division of animals

into the vertebrates (animals with a backbone) and the invertebrates (those without).

Aristotle grouped animals with broadly similar characteristics into genera (singular,

genus), groupings that are still used by biologists today, although not in quite

so wide a sense as Aristotle used it.

Aristotle’s five genera of red-blooded animals were: Four-legged animals

that give birth to their young (mammals), birds, four-legged egg-laying

animals (reptiles and amphibians), fish, and whales. Dolphins were

in the final category. Aristotle correctly saw they were not fish but he

did not see them as mammals, either. The word dolphin comes from the

Greek for “womb fish.”

The bloodless animals he classed

as cephalopods, such as the octopus

and cuttlefish; crustaceans; insects,

which included spiders and all other

creepy crawlies (many of which are

not insects in the modern sense);

and shelled animals, such as mollusks

and starfish. (The mouth structure

of the sea urchin is called Aristotle’s

lantern due to his original keenly observed

description.) The final animal group was

the “zoophytes” or “plant-animals.” These

included jellyfish and anemones, which, Aristotle

reasoned, shared features with both plants and animals.

Order of thingsAristotle was fascinated by the zoophytes, which

seemed to have a rather blurred position in the scheme

of things. He came to view nature as a continuum,

stretching from the lifeless rocks, through increasingly

complex plants and animals, and culminating in the

human race. It was this view that would give rise in

later centuries to the idea of the Great Chain of Being, a

rigid hierarchy of life.

This is probably Aristotle’s last legacy with respect to

biology, an overarching sense that persists to this day,

that small organisms are primitive and have naturally

developed towards larger, more advanced life. The idea

that living things (including us) are driven to develop

in a particular direction—toward a final goal—was

one argued by Aristotle, and it is still an assumption of

Western culture, but not part of biology.

GREAT CHAIN OF BEING

The Great Chain of Being was central to Western thought from the time of Aristotle until around 1800. It was founded on three principles: Every possible kind of life imaginable exists in the universe; each species differs from its closest relative by an almost imperceptible degree, so all lifeforms are finely graded from one to the next; and all species have a place on a great chain, or ladder, of being that extends upward from the lowest form of life to God Himself.

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Biodiversity DomainsBiodiversity refers to the total variety of animals, plants, and other lifeforms in an area or across the whole of Earth’s biosphere, including diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.

linnaeus divided life into two kingdoms—plants and animals. Today the highest classification rank of organisms is the domain. Most scientists accept that there are three domains, though some propose five.

The term biodiversity was coined by the American biologist

Edward O. Wilson in the 1980s. The concept soon became

widely understood beyond the scientific community, reflecting

fears about the future of Earth’s diversity. At the simplest

level, biodiversity refers to the total number of species and

subspecies of organisms. (Subspecies are genetically distinct

populations of an organism that have not become genetically

different enough to be considered full species.) About

1.9 million separate lifeforms on our planet have so far

been described, including more than 1 million insects, about

310,000 plants, and 65,000 vertebrates. Mammals make up a relatively tiny fraction—

fewer than 5,500 species. Many organisms are yet to be discovered, and although

estimates of their number vary, a figure of 8 million is generally accepted. Areas of

greatest biodiversity include tropical rainforests, tropical coral reefs, and the Cape

floral region of South Africa. Biodiversity has always been affected by a wide range of

non-human factors, including natural climate variation, sea level change, and even

asteroid impacts, all of which have been responsible for mass extinctions. Currently,

there is evidence that human activity, including habitat destruction and fragmentation,

overexploitation for food, climate change, pollution, and the impact of invasive species,

is responsible for the largest spike in extinctions since the time of the dinosaurs.

Most biologists now recognize five

kingdoms of life: Monera (bacteria),

Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia;

but domains were added above

kingdoms by American microbiologist

Carl Woese. In 1977 he found that

prokaryotes (single-celled organisms

without organelles) exist in two distinct

groups. Those living at high temperatures

or producing methane have a different

genetic make-up from bacteria and

eukaryotic life. Woese had discovered an

entirely new kind of life, the Archaea.

Archaea, Bacteria, and EukaryaIn 1990 Woese proposed that all life should be divided

into three domains, which we now know as Archaea,

Bacteria, and Eukarya. Each is marked out by distinct

ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) within its cells. All

members of the Archaea are tiny, single-celled organisms

in which the cell doesn’t have a nucleus. Examples of

archaeans include halophiles, which thrive in very salty

water, and hyperthermophiles, which tolerate high

temperatures. The cells of these microorganisms are

adapted to deal with the harsh conditions. Bacteria also

lack a cell nucleus, but the structure of their rRNA differs

from that of the Archaea. The Bacteria domain

is very varied and includes photosynthetic

cyanobacteria and rock-eating lithotrophs. The

Eukarya is also a diverse domain, which includes

plants, animals, fungi, and single-celled protists.

Viruses, which do not have a cell, were omitted

from Woese’s classification. Not everyone agrees

with the three-domain division. In 2012 the

Swedish microbiologist Stefan Luketa proposed a

five-domain alternative, adding prions (infectious

proteins) and viruses to Woese’s categories.

Coral reefs have an

extraordinary biodiversity,

but that variety is

threatened by increasing

water temperatures. More

than a quarter of oceanic

species live around reefs.

Although they cover less

than two percent of Earth’s

surface, rainforests are

home to about half of all

known species of organisms. Carl Woese’s three-domain

classification, with Archaea

shown in green, Bacteria in

blue, and Eukarya in red.

Animals make up just one

of dozens of lineages.

Gram-positivesChlamydiae

Green nonsulfur bacteria

Actinobacteria

Planctomycetes

Spirochaetes

FusobacteriaCyanobacteria

(blue-green algae)Thermophilic

sulfate-reducers

Acidobacteria

FungiAnimals

Slime mouldsPlants

Algae

Protozoa

CrenarchaeotaNanoarchaeota

Euryarchaeota

EXTREMOPHILES

In the 1970s, scientists began to find organisms living in conditions previously considered inhospitable. Most are microorganisms, especially bacteria, but there are also worms, insects, and crustaceans. These “extremophiles” include acidophiles, which thrive in acidic environments with a pH of 3 or lower—strong enough to burn the skin. Hydrothermophiles live in water temperatures above 80°C (176°F) close to hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor. Others live deep underground, beneath glacier ice, in extremely alkaline conditions, or around boiling geysers.

Proteobacteria

Editor, Tom Jackson, is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. He specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. .

“These are exactly the kind of engaging books I loved to have in my classroom...” Teachersforever.com


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PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHEDN E W R E V I S E D A N D U P D AT E D E D I T I O N S

Since time immemorial, people have looked out into the night sky

and brought back knowledge of how the universe works.

Gradually, astronomers have learned how it all began—in a Big Bang—and are now faced with a variety of possible endings for space as we know it. The history of astronomy is as long as civilization itself. This essential reference guide traces how, over many centuries, great minds have figured out where we and our planet fit in the great expanse of the universe.

ISBN: 978-0-9853230-5-9

Here is the essential guide to the human brain, an authoritative

reference book and timeline that examines the three pounds of matter inside our heads that do all our thinking for us. With 100 billion nerve cells joined by thousands more to every corner of the body, the brain is wired together with 100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender for the most complex system in the universe, endowing us with an intellect that far outstrips any other creature. However, one difficult question remains: Are we intelligent enough to understand our own brains?

Follow the journey as history’s greatest brains, including Avicenna, Thomas Willis, Charles Darwin, and Paul Broca, try to figure it out by linking structure to function. How does the

brain control the body, make sense of our surroundings, and allow us to understand, empathize with, and love other people—

and their brains? And how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe, consciousness?

ISBN: 978-0-9853230-8-0

PhysicsAn Illustrated History of the Foundations of ScienceTom Jackson

Without physics, everything else—from astronomy to zoology—would be a meaningless conjecture.

Examine the foundation upon which all scientific knowledge rests and follow physics through the ages as great scientists, such as Thales, Galileo, Feynman, and many others gradually unpick the fabric of the universe to reveal an array of fundamental forces, intangible particles, and indestructible energy. Today, physics discoveries make headline news as we confirm the fresh mysteries of the Higgs boson, supersymmetry, and more.

NEW ISBN: 978-1-62795-096-1Publication Date October 2017

PhilosophyAn Illustrated History of ThoughtTom Jackson

Both art and science attempt answers to the big questions:

What is truth? How to be good? Where did we come from? But philosophy is the interpreter we use to verify it all. We need it to make sense of the simplest math and the most esoteric poetry. It even has created a science of information itself.

In this compilation of human knowledge, we begin our journey at the boundary of myth and reason and along the way visit the thoughts of the most high-flying of minds—Socrates, Descartes, Kant, and others—who could see that nothing, not ever-changing words, limitless numbers, or mystical visions, was beyond examination. Far from being the work of dead geniuses, philosophy remains at the heart of our battle to make sense of the quantum universe.

ISBN: 978-0-9853230-7-3

The UniverseAn Illustrated History of AstronomyTom Jackson

The BrainAn Illustrated History of NeuroscienceTom Jackson

Mathematics An Illustrated History of NumbersEditor: Tom Jackson

Explore the work of history’s greatest mathematicians including the teasing genius of Pierre de Fermat, who said he

knew the answers but rarely gave them up; the helpful guidance of Fibonacci, whose 13th-century compendium for bookkeepers proved to be a valuable tool for the most high-minded mathematicians; and the fractal pattern discovered by Wacław Sierpinski now used to plan the route a mailman takes.

With a glimpse of the abstract landscapes of infinite numbers and multi-dimensional shapes that these incredible minds explore, we can begin to get beyond school-day sums and understand the true power of mathematics.


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Format: Hardcover w/ 24-page,

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The Periodic Table, set out by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869, is the result of centuries of accumulated knowledge. It is a

powerful yet elegant tool that opens a window onto the very stuff of nature—stars, rocks, life, and more—showing us the way to make ever smarter technologies.

One hundred ponderables, the puzzles solved and inspirations reached, tell the story of how the Periodic Table came to be. The journey begins just as the first cities are forming and follows the contributions made by philosophers, alchemists, industrialists, and great scientists. It ends with the synthesis of superheavy elements never before seen on Earth—and an understanding of how the universe really works.


The ElementsAn Illustrated History of the PeriodicTableTom Jackson

EngineeringAn Illustrated History from Ancient Craft to Modern TechnologyEdited by Tom Jackson

Here is the essential guide to engineering, an authoritative

reference book and timeline about how technology has given shape to our civilization. Engineering predates humanity: The human ancestor Homo habilis was knapping hand axes from fist-sized flints more than a thousand centuries before the dawn of modern humans. Admittedly the development of technology was slow back then—but we’ve made up for lost time since.

In 100 ponderables, we see how our inventors have seized every scientific breakthrough, new material, and better understanding to improve daily life and expand the scope of civilization. From reshaping rivers and containing the forces of nature to constructing artificial lifeforms and perhaps one day even taming alien planets, engineers think big. These men and women of action make our world.

ISBN: 978-0-9853230-9-7

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The Big Bang Theory includes a difficulT idea: in The firsT flash of exisTence, The laws of physics—so immuTaBle now—were differenT. In 2014, a telescope at the South Pole offered some evidence for this idea.

Cosmic Inflation

The Big Bang theory is all about the Universe getting bigger. But to make that idea

fit with the size of the Universe we see today, the infant Universe would have had to

break the rules. In 1980, American Alan Guth proposed cosmic inflation, a system that

allowed the Universe to expand from an infinitesimal dot to the size of a grapefruit—

big enough to grow over the next 14 billion years to its current size.

Inflation requires the Universe to expand faster than the speed of light and to have

a kind of reverse gravity, where mass repels itself—although it only has to do it for

just a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth

of a second. Inflation like this would have

left ripples in the Universe’s gravitational

field. In 2014, BICEP2, a telescope trained

at a small patch of sky from the dry cold

of the South Pole, claimed to have found

evidence of these ripples. The findings were

heralded worldwide as a confirmation of

cosmic inflation. However, a year later, the

claims were withdrawn. It appeared dust in

the Milky Way had created the ripples. The

search for evidence continues.

The BICEP2 instrument

spent two years collecting

radio waves coming from a

patch of the southern sky.

It was located at the South

Pole because the conditions

are very clear and dry—all

the water is frozen solid.

An artist's impression

of the gravity waves

emanating from two black

holes observed by LIGO,

as they orbited each other

and eventually collided on

September 14, 2015.

in 2016, The laser inTerferomeTer graviTaTional-wave oBservaTory, or LIGO, was able to observe the Universe in a new way. Not by light or another form of radiation, but using waves in space made by gravity.

Gravity Waves

Until 1935, the only way to see the Universe was from the light it sent to us. Then Karl

Jansky, an American telephone engineer, showed that we could observe it with radio

waves—and, indeed, any kind of radiation. In 2016, observations of objects were made

using gravitational waves, opening a new avenue for investigating the Universe.

Einstein's theory of relativity predicted that the forces of gravity acting between

masses would create waves in space and time. Sound travels as a wave that stretches

and contracts a medium (air or water, probably). Light travels as a wave of vibrations

in electromagnetic fields. There is another way to say this: Noises are disturbances in a

medium, and light is a disturbance in the electromagnetic fields that fill the Universe.

A gravitational field also fills the Universe, and as massive objects move, they create

disturbances in this field. Relativity predicts that they do this by warping the shape of

space-time itself, which ripple out into space at the speed of light.

Every object creates these warps, but they are very tiny. LIGO looked instead for large

gravity waves coming from two black holes orbiting each other. LIGO was designed to

observe these gravitational waves by measuring the expansion and contraction of space-

time. It did this by firing lasers at each other. If space stayed unchanged, the lasers would

interfere and cancel each other out. If a gravity wave rolled through, one laser would

travel an ever so slightly different distance, and that would appear as a change in the way

it interfered with the other laser. To cancel out the effects of Earth's rumbling seismic

shifts that wobbled LIGO's instruments, two observatories were set up: One in Louisiana

and one in Washington state. Gravity waves would be the same in both locations but the

seismic activity would be different, meaning its effects could be filtered out. In 2016, after

14 years of research, LIGO announced it had successfully observed the gravity waves

from the black holes. What next? eLISA, a space telescope for observing the gravity of

the Universe, is planned for deployment in the 2030s.

UPDATED Articles

REVISED Periodic Table

UPDATED Timelines

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The Lost BibleForgotten Scriptures RevealedJ R Porter

A fascinating selection of sacred Jewish and Christian texts excluded from the Old and New Testaments by their compilers—unofficial scriptures that present alternative versions of Biblical characters and events.

Highly accessible and superbly illustrated, The Lost Bible presents an astonishing range of powerful and at times controversial writings that are rich in character, incident, spiritual profundity, and literary merit. Around the beginning of the Common Era, the Jewish people and early Christians drew spiritual inspiration from hundreds of sacred stories which, for a number of reasons, were kept out of the Old and New Testaments we know today. Some of them were circulated only among small groups and sects, some were suppressed by church leaders, others were entirely lost, while others survived in translations. But many continued to animate and influence the faithful, and provide a rich source of popular legends and traditions. With deft and profound scholarship, the late Professor Roy Porter presents the reader with a selection of these extraordinary and beautiful works, assessing their context, character, and importance. More than 100 text extracts are presented and discussed, ranging from what are claimed to be the very words written by Eve herself to a treasury of legends that include the strange miracles and violent outbursts of the boy Jesus. Each entry consists of an introduction and an enlightening commentary, alongside the translated extract in clear, up-to-date language.

Tao Te Ching on the Art of HarmonyThe New Illustrated Edition of the Chinese Philosophical MasterpieceLaozi / Translated by Chad Hansen

A luxuriously illustrated and silk-bound, foil-blocked edition of this classic Chinese text on the principles of Taoism—for all who seek a more natural way of living

Written around the sixth century BC, The Tao Te Ching is the masterpiece of the Chinese sage Laozi, a contemporary of Confucius and the founder of Taoism. Although the book was written within a radically different culture over 2,500 years ago, its teachings remain strikingly relevant to the modern Western world. In 81 profound verses divided into two parts, Laozi argues that humankind is but a tiny part of a limitless greatness, and sets out a path (tao) for achieving transcendence and living a life of integrity and balance with others, and with nature. Among his insights are the ideas that flexibility and suppleness are superior to rigidity and strength; and that self-absorption and self-importance are vain and self-destructive. This beautiful edition of one of the world’s greatest works makes a great gift for any collector of classic texts.

ISBN: 978-1-62795-072-5

Format: Paperback w/ flaps

Extent: 256pp

Size: 7 x 9.25

Illustrations: Full color throughout

Subject: Religion

Price: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-62795-098-5

Format: Silk-bound hardcover

Extent: 272pp

Size: 6 x 9.21

Illustrations: Color photographs and line artworks

Subject: Religion / Taoism

Price: $24.95 US / $29.95 CANKey Sales Points

uBrings to a popular audience beautiful and often profound works that have remained largely unknown outside a small circle of theologians and scholars

uReflects the latest researches of scholars, linguists, and archaeologists

uIncludes texts from the Gnostic movement, condemned by Church Fathers as

false and heretical

uFeatures issues important to Judaism and Christianity: How did evil originate? Where do angels come from? What happens after we die? What was Mary like as a child?

The late J.R. Porter was Professor Emeritus of Theology at the University of Exeter. His publications include The Oxford Companion to the Bible, Harper’s Bible Dictionary, The Illustrated Guide to the Bible and Jesus Christ.

Chad Hansen, a specialist in ancient Chinese thought, is Professor in Chinese Philosophy at the Centre of Asian Studies at the University of Hong Kong. He serves on the editorial board of Philosophy East and West. He is the co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Taoism (2002) and author of Language and Logic in Ancient China (1983) and A Daoist Theory of Chinese Thought (1992).

“A man with outward

courage dares to die; a

man with inner courage

dares to live.” Laozi

Key Sales Points

u A spiritual masterpiece that shows the path to inner harmony, achieving good relationships between individuals, and maintaining integrity and balance between humankind and the universe

u Offers timeless wisdom in affirming that each human being is a reflection of the whole universe, a microcosm within the macrocosm, and that our conduct needs to be attuned to nature

u An edition that combines fine photographic illustrations with a brilliant translation by Professor Chad Hansen of one of the great works of philosophy and spirituality



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ISBN: 978-1-62795-074-9

Format: Paperback with flaps

Extent: 184pp

Size: 7.5 x 8.8

Illustrations: 200 color and b/w

Subject: Mathematics

Price: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-62795-105-0

Format: Hardcover

Extent: 224pp

Size: 8.5 x 10


Subject: Art History / Geometry

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Numbershow counting changed the worldTom Jackson

Think math is boring? Think again! Numbers: How Counting Changed the World cracks open the history of numbers to explore the surprising, fascinating, and sometimes mind-boggling evolution of mathematics through the ages.

Did you know that the division symbol is actually a dagger? Or that something as simple as 1, 2, 3, nearly ended up breaking math for good? What is an imaginary number exactly? Numbers may seem simple on the surface but they will defy your imagination. Written to engage, entertain, and enthuse readers young and old, Numbers: How Counting Changed the World takes an entirely new approach to the wonderful world of mathematics. Along the way, readers will meet the early geniuses who figured out what numbers are and what we could do with them. They’ll learn how numbers influence almost everything around us, from the invention of the first computer to the way we count and experience time itself. And they’ll encounter strange and quirky stories about some of math’s biggest names. From John Napier, the inventor of algorithms, who never went anywhere without his pet rooster, to Pythagoras, who just might have been a murderer, Numbers: How Counting Changed the World shows that there is much more to numbers than 1, 2, 3.

Geometry & ArtHow Mathematics transformed Art during the RenaissanceDavid Wade

A fascinating and authoritative look at how geometry changed the world of art forever.

Geometry & Art follows the artists of the Renaissance, whose search for perspective and visual depth led them to the study of geometry. Influencing the work of artists such as Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesco, and Leonardo da Vinci, this incredible artistic breakthrough quickly spread to Germany, where a passion for polyhedral-based geometrical designs flourished as a district new art in the mid-16th century.

A period of enormous political and cultural change, the Renaissance empowered artists to draw upon a blossoming revival of classical art, philosophy, and culture. At the same time, a wealth of new ideas and concepts were flowing into Europe from the Islamic Middle East. And it was this flood of revolutionary new thought that would lead to the syntheses of mathematics, geometry, and art that characterizes the painting, sculpture, and visual language of the Renaissance.

This compelling volume uses engaging text, compelling historical accounts, and 250 beautiful illustrations to immerse readers in the fundamental Renaissance forms which, although conceived over five hundred years ago, still have the capacity to awe and inspire us with their beauty.

Key Sales Points

uAuthoritative yet accessible text

uExplores the history of this unique period of mathematics in art

uExplains its influence on European art and how artists came to first

grapple with, then master, the use of perspective and geometry in art

uFully illustrated with pictures, charts, and diagrams

uOf special interest to artists, designers, and mathematicians

Tom Jackson, is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. He specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science.

David Wade, has written five books on the subjects of art and mathematics. In his youth he travelled widely, especially, in the Middle East. This led to his interest in Islamic Art, of which he has accumulated a large photographic collection.



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INTRODUCTIONThe first powered flight made by mankind is

generally considered to be that of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903. The Wright Brothers contracted with the U.S. Army to develop a two-seater, and it had two horizon-tal wings span-ning side to side.

Airplanes were first used to fight in World War I. In the beginning of the war, planes were used for ob-servation only. It didn’t take the armies long to start carrying machine guns to shoot with. The earliest warplanes were stronger than the Wright brothers’ plane, but not by much.

World War II saw dynamic development. While the second wing disappeared, engines became more powerful, airplanes became a whole lot faster, and could fly much higher and further. The famous American P-51 Mustang was the fastest propel-ler-driven American fighter in 1945. It could fly at 440 miles per hour, and reach 42,000. Unlike World

War I fighters, the Mustang pilot wore an oxygen mask. The tank under the wings stored additional fuel, which he pilot would drop to fight. It also had 6 big machine guns. By the end of WWII, the jet planes arrived. They could fly over 550 miles per hour. Speeds accelerated from 110 mph in 1916 to 550 mph in 1945.

In the ten years after World War II, many major aeronautic advances occurred. The Russian MiG-21 first flew in 1955 and could travel at speeds of 1,350 mph, which is also known as Mach 2, also known as 'the speed of sound in air'. Mach 2 means twice as fast as sound. It can fly as high as 58,000 feet. Why did things change so fast? Jets engines. Jets give airplanes far more power and speed than propel-lers.

Today, over 60 years later, most warplanes don’t fly faster than Mach 2. Smart designers in-vent new technolo-gies to make better planes. One such

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innovataion is “stealth”, which makes the airplane hard to see on the radars used to find airplanes in the sky. There are not many stealth airplanes, but one of the most interesting is the American B-2 Spirit. It looks like it shouldn’t fly, but because of computers, constantly crunching data to help its two pilots keep the plane in the air. It is also painted black so it’s invisible at night. Interestingly, its top speed is only 630 mph, however, it doesn’t need to fly fast because it is very difficult to see. That is a lot of changes in 100 years.

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Runes are the magical alphabet of central and northern Europe. Though they were used as a form of writing, particularly for short magical inscriptions, their primary use was divination and decision making. Meaning “whisper” or “secret,” runes are a system of symbols that can connect you with your ancestors, spirits, and the living world.

Guy Ogilvy, one of the world’s best known rune specialists, has created a wonderfully illustrated handbook for this set.

I ChingThe Chinese Book of ChangesKlaus Holitzka and Marlies Holitzka

Pendulums are an ancient art of accessing information not available to us through the use of our senses. Basic dowsing pendulums consist of a weight suspended on a flexible string or chain.

Best-selling author Susanne Peymann provides a unique bridge between the traditional esoteric approach and modern day psychology. She presents old and contemporary pendulum tables to provide practical support to those seeking answers.

RunesThe Alphabet of the GodsGuy Ogilvy

Paper FlyersFold and fly 100 paper airplanesPendulum

The Magic PendulumSusanne Peymann

L I B R A R Y O F O R AC L E S F O R G U I DA N C E A N D S E L F - AWA R E N E S S

ISBN: 978-1-62795-019-0

Format: Paperback + 24 solid birchwood runes + fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60


Subject: New Age / Occult

Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-62795-101-2

Format: Pad bound w/ 100 removable origami sheets and 48-page instruction book

Extent: 248pp

Size: 8.5 x 11


Subject: Crafts

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ISBN: 978-1-62795-033-6

Format: Paperback + 64 oracle cards + fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

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Includes high-quality birchwood runes

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Includes 64 oracle cards beautifully illustrated with pen and ink drawings by Klaus Holitzka

TarotThe Secrets of the SymbolsJohannes Fiebig and Evelin BürgerISBN: 978-1-62795-021-3

Format: Paperback. Tarot contains 78-card Tarot deck / Numerology contains 30 special number cards. Both include fabric carrying pouch

Extent: 160 pages

Size: 5.75 x 8.74 x 1.60



Price: $19.95 U.S./$24.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-62795-020-6

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Offering insight into the forces at work in the world at any particular moment in time, the I Ching, or Book of Changes, is the world’s oldest remaining divinatory method.

The first creators of the I Ching studied the stars, tides, plants, animals, and the rhythms of the elements, and came to recognize a complex pattern of relationships that placed a central importance on the eternal metamorphosis of all things.

Anyone who wishes to consult the I Ching simply focuses on a question, constructs a hexagram following simple instructions, and then looks up its meaning to find the answers to questions about life, relationships, health, wealth, and happiness.

Marlies Holitzka offers a direct approach to this ancient wisdom in this fully illustrated, detailed guidebook.

NumerologyThe Secret Language of NumbersChristine Bengel and Patrick StahelISBN: 978-1-62795-022-0

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Including the F-11, B-2 Stealth Bomber, MiG-21, Saab 35 Draken, and many more, the 10 classic models contained in this book are the most sought-after paper airplane folds around. Containing 100 full-color sheets with detailed instructions for each and every fold, Paper Flyers is your ultimate guide to aerobatic awesomeness.

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uEasy-to-fold instructions for beginner to intermediate

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Kings & Queens of England and ScotlandPamela Egan

The monarchs of England and Scotland are brought to vivid life in this full-color exploration of the royal houses of Great Britain. Featuring expertly written histories and a colorful pull-out poster with a timeline of the royal houses, Kings & Queens of England and Scotland is the perfect gift for lovers of all things royal.

Brimming with colorful photos, and telling the tragic, triumphant, and sometimes brutal tales of British royal history, this engaging book gives readers an up-close-and-personal look at some of the most fascinating monarchs the world has ever known. Along the way, you’ll bear witness to the bloody crusades of Richard the Lionheart. You’ll cower from the wrath of King John, whose ruthless rule gave birth to the Magna Carta. You’ll dine in the royal court of Elizabeth I, who oversaw the golden age of English drama which gave us the works of William Shakespeare. And you’ll expand the British empire with Queen Victoria. From William the Conqueror and Robert the Bruce, right up to Queen Elizabeth II, Kings & Queens of England and Scotland traces the family trees of English and Scottish royalty in chronological order starting all the way back in 1066, and ending right here in the present day. The word “nerd” was coined by Dr. Seuss, in his book, If I Ran

the Zoo.

In order to give it an even greater illusion of height, the Eiffel Tower is painted in three variations of a single color, with the lightest shade at the top and the darkest at the bottom.

There are 87,000 possible drink combinations available at Starbucks, once you factor in options such as size, shots, syrups, hot, cold, wet, dry, blended…

These and other eye-opening revelations await the reader of Who Knew? Part pop culture, part pop quiz, this quirky compilation of little-known facts and figures will amaze and amuse readers of all ages.

Now available for the first time In paperback, Who Knew? collects tidbits and trivia about well-known personalities and products that we are all familiar with—or at least think we are familiar with.

From food and film to fashion and famous landmarks, these offbeat informational nuggets are guaranteed to entertain and enthrall.

Written for the Mouseketeer in all of us, Who Knew? Disneyland delves into the curious quirks behind the happiest place on Earth to delight the first-time visitor and surprise even the most die-hard fan. Exploring every aspect of the park—from its history and personalities to the landscaping, design, and architecture—this collection of facts and figures, statistics and specifics goes beyond the obvious to reveal the tidbits we have yet to discover.

ISBN: 978-178121-322-3

Format: Flexi Paperback

Extent: 32pp + pull-out poster

Size: 9.5 x 10.25


Age: 8+

Subject: Juvenile nonfiction / Biography / Royalty

Price: $9.95 US / $12.95 CAN

Imprint: Brown Bear Books

ISBN: 978-1-62795-062-6

Format: Paperback with Flaps

Extent: 208pp

Size: 4.5 x 6.5

Illustrations: 32 b/w line drawings

Subject: Reference / Trivia

Price: $9.95 US / $12.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-62795-103-6

Format: Paperback with Flaps

Extent: 208pp

Size: 4.5 x 6.5

Illustrations: 32 b/w line drawings

Subject: Reference / Trivia

Price: $9.95 US / $12.95 CAN

David Hoffman is a writer, producer, on-air correspondent and the author of fifteen books on popular culture. He lives in Los Angeles, where he likes to pretend all of this is hard work.

Who Knew?Things You Didn’t Know About Things You Know WellDavid Hoffman

Who Knew? DisneylandLittle Known Facts About the Happiest Place on EarthDavid Hoffman

During peak season, when the park is open 16 hours a day, the “It’s a Small World” theme song plays an average of 1,200 times.

Mad Tea Party is the attraction most responsible for causing park guests to lose their lunch. Cast members refer to this as a “Code V,” and to clean up the mess, they cover it with “Barf Dust,” a green, kitty litter-like substance that enables it to be swept up easily.

The final plunge of Splash Mountain sends guests 45 mph down a 52-foot drop, at a 47-degree angle — making it the fastest ride in the park (by comparison, Space Mountain never goes more than 30.3 mph).



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Featuring detailed, informative text, stunning imagery, and colorful diagrams as well as helpful timelines and glossaries, the Spotlight series offers an engaging and richly illustrated glimpse into a range of fascinating topics from the worlds of history and science.

Format: Flexi Paperback

Extent: 48 pages

Size: 5.5 x 7.25

Illust: Full color throughout

Age: 8+

Price: $7.99/$9.99 CAN

Imprint: Brown Bear Books

Spotlight Guides

Ancient Egyptians978-1-78121-227-1Take a beautifully illustrated trip through the ancient tombs, artifacts, and technology that made the ancient Egyptians one of the most fascinating civilizations the world has ever known.

Ancient Romans978-1-78121-226-4High-quality, full-color illustrations bring the incredible world of the ancient Romans to life in this informative look at one of the largest and most influential empires in world history.

Ancient Greeks978-1-78121-228-8Experience one of the most inventive societies in history with this vibrantly illustrated guide to the traditions, ideas, and philosophers that made ancient Greece the birthplace of Western civilization.

Middle Ages978-1-78121-260-8Exploring the stunning cathedrals, towering castles, and thrilling histories of this misunderstood period, this engaging book shines a brilliantly illustrated light on the so-called “dark” ages.

The Age of Vikings978-1-78121-225-7Colorful images and informative identification panels take readers on a voyage alongside the fierce warriors, simple farmers, and hearty travelers who were once the most powerful people in Europe.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life978-1-78121-261-5From the earliest plants and animals, through the age of the dinosaurs and beyond, this book uses stunning illustrations and expert descriptions to show readers what Earth was like before people ruled the world.

Rocks, Minerals & Fossils978-1-78121-319-3 From how rocks and minerals are made, to the best places to search for long-lost fossils, this book is a vibrant visual guide to the rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils that literally make up the world on which we live.


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Meet Bella, Star, and Chance—your new friends from Sunny Trails Farms. These 3 different breeds of horse models each have their own stable and an accompanying 28-page book that tells each story.The three 5-inch-high horse models are felt-covered with mane and tail. They are also saddled and ready to ride. The three breeds—Morgan, Quarter Horse, and Arabian—each have a hardcover book with a story from their life. The stable has a door that opens and closes.

This is the perfect gift for any young horse lover.

ISBN: 978-1-62795-060-2

Box size: 8 x 6.5 x 5.5

Hardback book size: 4.75 x 5

Extent: Three books; 28 pages

Illust: Full color throughout

Subject: Pre Kindergarten

Age: 3+

Price: $27.95 US

Imprint: The Book Shop, Ltd

Sunny Trails FarmsKathryn Christensen


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Micro Fliers: 17 Model Planes to Make and Fly!$9.95 US / $11.95 CAN3.75 x 4.75 x 2 / 48 pagesGames kit / 8+978-1-62795-028-2

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Why Everything You Know is Wrong!Tom JacksonPaperback$7.99 US / $8.99 CAN7 x 7 / 128 pagesHumor, General Reference / 8+978-1-62795-036-7

Dinosaur Hunter: T. RexPeter EldinPaperback$15.95 US / $17.95 CAN7.37 x 8.87 x 3 / 24 pagesGames kit / 8+978-1-62795-031-2

Playing the Harmonica Dave Oliver$14.95 US / $16.95 CAN8 x 6 x 2.5 / 64 pagesMusic, Music Instruction / 8+978-1-62795-024-4

Championship Yo-Yo TricksDave Oliver$14.95 US / $16.95 CAN8 x 6 x 2.5 / 64 pagesGames, Hobbies / 8+978-1-62795-023-7

Owl Art: Have a Hoot Making Cute Owls!$14.95 US / $19.95 CAN9 x 11.5 x 1.5Crafts, Games kit / 8+978-1-62795-042-8

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Knights TemplarAlan ButlerPaperback w/flaps$16.95 U.S./$18.95 CAN7 x 9.25 / 192 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-1-62795-010-7

Teachings of the Buddha The Wisdom of the Dharma, from the Pali Canon to the SutrasDesmond Biddulph and Darcy FlynnHardcover$16.95 US / $21.95 CAN4.92 x 7.28 / 176 pagesReligion/ Buddhist978-1-62795-047-3

The Cup of Destiny A Traditional Fortune-Teller’s Cup and Saucer plus Illustrated Book of InterpretationsJane Lyle$19.95 US / $24.95 CAN6.7 x 6.5 x 3.6New Age978-1-62795-001-5

FreemasonryGiles MorganPaperback w/flaps$16.95 U.S. / $18.95 CAN7 x 9.25 / 192 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-1-62795-038-1

Philosophy:Theories and Great ThinkersProessor David PapineauPaperback w/flaps$18.95 US / $24.95 CAN7.07 x 9.25Philosophy978-1-62795-046-6

Secrets of Lateral Thinking 101 Ideas for Thinking CreativelyRob EastawayPaperback w/flaps$7.95 US / $9.95 CAN4.92 x 6.69Psychology/Creative Ability978-1-62795-050-3

The CatharsSean MartinPaperback w/flaps$16.95 U.S. / $18.95 CAN7 x 9.25 / 192 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-1-62795-008-4

Classic Haiku The Greatest Japanese Poetry from Basho, Buson, Issa, Shiki and their followersEdited and Introduced by Tom Lowenstein$16.95 US / $21.95 CAN4.92 x 7.28 / 176 pagesPoetry978-1-62795-048-0

Tatiana’s Crystal Ball Now You Can See Your FutureTitania Hardie$19.95 US / $24.95 CAN5.9 x 5.9 x 3.5New Age978-1-62795-000-8

Dead Sea ScrollsJohn DeSalvoPaperback w/flaps$16.95 U.S. / $18.95 CAN7 x 9.25 / 192 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-1-62795-006-0

1001 Dreams An Illustrated Guide to Dreams and their MeaningsJack AltmanPaperback$11.95 US / $15.95 CAN4.37 x 5.12Mind Body Spirit/Gift978-1-62795-044-2

The Crusades Michael PainePaperback w/flaps$16.95 U.S. / $18.95 CAN7 x 9.25 / 192 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-1-62795-091-6

The Pillars of Consciousness Buddha – Zen – Tao – TantraOshoPaperback w/flaps$24.95 US / $29.95 CAN6.6 x 9 / 560 pagesPhilosophy / Religion978-1-62795-009-1

Secrets of IQ Training 101 Ways to Sharpen Your MindRon BraceyPaperback w/flaps$7.95 US / $9.95 CAN4.92 x 6.69Self Help/Personal Growth978-1-62795-049-7

Mary MagdaleneKaren RallsPaperback w/flaps$16.95 U.S. / $18.95 CAN7 x 9.25 / 192 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-1-62795-003-9

1001 Meditations How to Discover Peace of MindMike GeorgePaperback$11.95 US / $15.95 CAN4.37 x 5.12Self Help/Meditation978-1-62795-045-9

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William Shakespeare 1564-1616 A Companion Guide to his Life and AchievementsPaperback w/flaps$24.95 US / $29.95 CAN8.27 x 10.63 / 360 pagesBiography/Literature978-16279-078-7

TypewriterThe History – The Machines – The WritersTony AllanHardcover$12.95 US / $15.95 CAN5.5 x 70.5 / 96 pagesHistory/Cultural Reference978-162795-034-3

The History of FartingDr. Benjamin BartPaper over board$9.95 US / $10.95 CAN4.5 x 6 / 160 pagesHumor978-1-62795-005-3

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The Poor Man’s Picture GalleryStereoscopy versus Paintings in the Victorian EraDenis Pellerin and Brian May

A Village Lost and FoundAn annotated tour of the 1850s series of stereo photographs “Scenes in Our Village” by T. R. WilliamsBrian May and Elena Vidal

CrinolineFashion’s Most Magnificent DisasterDenis Pellerin and Brian May

ISBN: 978-07112-3039-2

Format: Hardcover: 240 pages, 500 photographs, slipcased with 3-D viewer

Size: 9.5 x 12.8 x 1.5

Originally published in Fall 2009

Subject: Art & Photography

Price: $75.00 U.S.

ISBN: 978-0-9574246-1-6

Format: Hardcover: 208 pages, over 300 photographs and illustrations, slipcased with 3-D viewer

Size: 9.5 x 12.80 x 1.5


Price: $75.00 U.S.

This astonishing set of stereocards from Brian May’s collection reconstructs 14 well-known Victorian works of art using actors and staged scenes. Contemporary with the paintings, the stereos were previously unknown outside specialist collectors of Victoriana. The advent of a new painting by a great artist was big news, but most people were not able to access the new works of art. So enterprising photographers reconstructed the scenes, photographed them, and sold the stereocards for profit. In addition to their beauty, they shed light on the story of these famous paintings.

Now with a new home under the creative wing of the team who originally wrote and produced the book in 2008, A Village Lost and Found joins the imaginative program of 3-D publishing that is the mission of Brian May’s London Stereoscopic Company (LSC). Relaunched alongside the LSC’s new titles for Fall 2014, A Village Lost and Found received fabulous reviews, and is available to a new market as Shelter Harbor’s team goes large with it across the USA. This book is the perfect antidote to the stress of life in the 21st century, portraying the idyll of life in an 1850s English village “far from the sound of the train’s whistle.”

The word ‘crinoline’ conjures up visions of the voluminous dresses seen in Victorian costume dramas as well as in films. It may also bring to mind fashion fantasies created by designers. ‘Crinoline’ was a name for a stiff yet soft fabric made of horsehair, which increased the size of women’s skirts and dresses. It dominated women’s fashion starting in France around 1856 and lasted over a decade: providing women both liberation and tragedy. Crinolines really became “Fashion’s Most Magnificent Disaster” and resulted in countless deaths due to fire and financial ruin.

A devilish 1860s sensation—finally unleashed on the 21st century! In France, around 1860, from the loins of a traditional national fascination with all things diabolical, was born a new sensation: a series of visionary dioramas depicting life in a strange parallel universe called ENFER—Hell—communicated to an eager audience by means of stereoscopic cards, to be viewed in the stereoscopes which had already become popular in the 1850s. This 3-D phenomenon, which fascinated a nation for 40 years, is now yours to share. This book, brings every one of the published Diableries into the 21st century for the very first time.

ISBN: 978-0-95742-462-3

Format: Hardcover, 224 pages, 200 photographs, slipcase with lenticular 3D photo applied, 3D OWL viewer in envelope.

Trim: 9.57 x 12.75 x 1.50

Subject: Fashion

Price: $75.00

DiableriesStereoscopic Adventures in HellBrian May, Denis Pellerin, and Paula Fleming

ISBN: 978-0-9574246-0-9

Format: Hardcover, 280 pages, 500 photographs, slipcased with 3-D viewer

Size: 9.5 x 12.80 x 1.5

Price: $75.00 U.S.



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100 DISCOVERIES THAT CHANGED HISTORY The thoughts and deeds of great thinkers always make great stories, and here we have one hundred all together. Each story relates a ponderable, a weighty problem that became a discovery that changed the world.

Knowledge does not arrive fully formed, it requires many minds to puzzle over the evidence, and, step by step, edge ever closer to an answer. This book tracks the history of biology, where scientists have wondered at the great diversity of living things on Earth and set out to understand the most complex process in the Universe—life itself.

The story of biology is closely entwined with the history we share with wildlife, domesticated species—and even mythical creatures. Once it was thought that the dolphin was a fi sh, that unicorns were real, and that simple animals formed from mud, but the work of biologists like Carl Linnaeus, Gregor Mendel, and Louis Pasteur transformed our understanding of life. Biology has shown that a DNA chemical in every cell contains the instructions to build a human body, and all life, from bacteria to blue whales, uses the same system. Biologists today explore everything from how life developed and is maintained, to robot design, artifi cial intelligence, and the exploration of space. A 12-page removable timeline embeds the story in historical context

BIOLOGY

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• See who did what when at a glance

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Knowledge does not arrive fully formed, it requires many minds to puzzle over the evidence, and, step-by-step, edge closer to an answer. This book tracks the history of biology, where scientists have wondered at the great diversity of living things on Earth and set out to understand the most complex process in the Universe--life itself!

A truly profound book with over 1.8 million copies sold in Mexico, now published for the first time in English, and soon to be released in 15 languages, THE SLAVE carries a universal message, and is destined to become a spiritual classic of our time.

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