This work presents the story of the growth of Japanese culture and philosophy as illustrated by gardens. The author identifies the importance of the garden to Japanese art... Læs mere
The dragon myth appears in numerous languages. The author of this work presents the Celtic version of the classic myth in a translation which reflects the spirit and beauty of the... Læs mere
This study of Celtic prehistory explores all facets of Druidic life and religious practice - their beginnings in the first centuries B.C. in Gaul and Britain, their priests and religious rits, their temples and probable origins.
Originally published in 1957, this delightful book offers 100 recipes from 50 of the best authentic Paris bistros, collected in the 1950s when these establishments were at their... Læs mere
These unique sketches of Japan and Japanese life were written by Frank Hedges, foreign correspondent of the London Times, Christian Science Monitor and the Washington Post. Shrines, mountains, traditional drums, misty rains and the shrill wailing of Shinto music come to life.
Topics in this broad study of the Celtic religion include the gods of Gaul, the Irish mythological cycle, gods and men, nature, plant and animal worship, cosmogony, sacrifice, festivals, the Druids, magic, and rebirth.
This work covers Christian literature from its earliest manifestations in the first century to the Middle Ages.
A secret traveller to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, the author was forced to live, dress and behave as a Tibetan in order to remain undetected. Because of his unique perspective, he... Læs mere
A collection of three South Sea tales by Robert Louis Stevenson, this book will be of interest to anyone with a penchant for travel and adventure.