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Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and
modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular
series of 'Element Encyclopedias'. This is the biggest A-Z
reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find. The latest in
the popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias', this is the largest,
most definitive guide to the secret and ancient knowledge of signs
and symbols, some of which has been lost over thousands of years.
Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by
fishermen? Why do Masonic Temples have a black and white chequered
floor covering? Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw
elaborate symbols in front of their homes, only to have these
patterns destroyed every day by footprints? What are the hidden
meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar? What is the
most important symbol in the World? Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z
themed sections, the book answers all these questions and more,
from sections on Magic and Mystery, Deities and Rituals, the Animal
and Plant Kingdom, Landscape and the Elements, to Food and Sacred
Geometry. Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet and Script of
the Magi, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Masonic Compass, the Eye of
Horus, Native American hunting symbols, the Caduceus and the Indian
Diwali ritual. Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is
a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings behind the most
important visual symbols in the world.
Birds were once considered to be messengers from the Gods to
humankind, and the Tarot was once called "...the game of Gods and
Birds." Ancient societies all over the World set great store by
their Augurs, who were experts at divination by analysis of birds.
These magical magician-priests had the skills to interpret the
flight patterns and behavior of birds in order to translate the
desires of their Deities. Every bird in this beautifully
illustrated 78-card deck has been carefully chosen for its
relationship to each Tarot card, and uses mythology, folklore, and
legend, as well as the natural characteristics of each bird, to
underline that connection. We invite you to fly into the world of
magic as you learn the secret language of birds.Includes cards and
book.
'Nozedar is a font of botanical insight' Guardian WITH A FOREWORD
BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, TOM COX Celebrate the 10th
anniversary of the definitive guide to hedgerow foraging with this
special edition of the bestselling The Hedgerow Handbook, by
esteemed author Adele Nozedar, featuring a foreword from Tom Cox.
The hedgerow is one of the most iconic and distinctive features of
the British countryside, so familiar that we often take it for
granted. Take a closer look, though, and you'll see that the
diversity and variety of plant species that form hedgerows, and the
animals and insects that they shelter, are a complete world of
delight. Angelica to ash, bird cherry to borage, pineapple weed to
plantain and wild garlic to wimberries, The Hedgerow Handbook is a
directory of our best known and most useful hedgerow plants, each
entry botanically illustrated in colour to help you identify the
plant or flower, along with its history and folklore, and its
culinary and medicinal uses, from the traditional to the unusual.
The ultimate guide for nature-lovers and foragers alike, discover
how you can transform wild and natural hedgerow ingredients into
fresh and delicious recipes. From Elderflower Champagne and
Blackberry Sorbet to Wild Raspberry and Meadowsweet Jam, the
hedgerow has more possibilities than you could ever imagine.
In today's world of increasingly sedentary lifestyles and a growing
detachment from the food that we eat, it has never been more
important to encourage children to put down their screens, get
outside and engage with the natural world around them. Foraging
with Kids is a fun, practical book for parents to work through with
their children that encourages families to interact with their
environment and gain knowledge and practical understanding of the
natural world through exploration and play. The projects are based
around 50 easy-to-identify plants that are abundant in parks,
forests and hedgerows worldwide, making the challenge of
discovering functional flora just as achievable to those who live
in the city as in the countryside. Once they have foraged their
plants, children will be amazed by the diverse practical uses that
they can set them to; from making soap from conkers or setting a
delicious egg-free custard with plantain, to stopping minor cuts
from bleeding with hedge woundwort. Children will take great pride
in seeing their gatherings forming part of the family meal and
parents will be amazed at how even the most vegetable-averse child
will develop an enthusiastic appetite for a meal that they have
contributed to. Illustrated throughout with beautiful hand drawings
and with essential information on plant facts and identification,
as well as a diverse range of engaging, practical projects that the
whole family will want to get involved with, this is the perfect
book for anyone who wants the children under their care to get
outside, connect with nature and have a lot of fun in the process.
Revitalise your recipes with the joys and satisfaction of foraged
ingredients from your garden and beyond. In high-end restaurants
and in the home, more and more cooks have unearthed the pleasures
of using natural, foraged ingredients. But, what few realise is
that you don't necessarily have to go rootling in hedgerows or
woodlands to find them. Many of our own gardens contain an
abundance of edible and medicinal plants, grown mainly for their
ornamental appearance. Most gardeners are completely unaware that
what they have actually planted is a rather exotic kitchen garden.
The Garden Forager explores over 40 of the most popular garden
plants that have edible, medicinal or even cosmetic potential,
accompanied by recipes, remedies, and interesting facts, and
illustrated throughout in exquisite watercolours by Lizzie Harper.
This beautifully illustrated book redefines how we look at our
gardens and unleashes the unknown potential of everyday plants -
making it a must-have for anyone interested in gardening, cooking,
or foraging. 'jammed full of fascinating garden lore, culinary
history and clever recipes' Susan Low, Delicious
Foraging is one of the fastest-growing nature-related pastimes in
the UK and US. There are many books about foraging but this is the
only one that focuses on what is arguably everyone's favourite
plant - trees! It profiles 40 incredible trees from the UK and US -
from apple, ash and bay to walnut, willow and yew, gorgeously
illustrated with watercolour, pen and ink botanical illustrations.
In her humorous, inspiring and warm text, Adele explains how we can
forage from our trees, not only for food, but also for home
remedies, for ingredients to use in cocktails and ferments, and for
materials to make toys, musical instruments and other useful
things. Did you know that you can grind acorns into flour to make
pancakes, for example, or use oak galls for ink? Or that Willow can
be used for weaving; ash, hazel and oak are all good for making
charcoal. Packed full of recipes and things to do, there is also a
sprinkling of folklore and superstition, as well as helpful
recognition tips. Overall it traces the fascinating story of the
intimate relationship between humankind and our trees.
Great British Sweets is a gloriously indulgent celebration of our
Great British love affair with sweet-making and good old-fashioned
confectionery. 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.
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