Chronicles the history of many traditions of the winter season and offers suggestions for celebrating the Winter solstice.

Traces the history of the railroad, examining transportation before trains, introducing the inventors of the locomotive and railroad, discussing the railroad era, and including a look at railroads of the future.

Adolphus Pringle and his best friend Henry Hunter, a twelve-year-old millionaire genius, set out to find the Beast of Snagov and meet Dracula's daughter along the way.

Describes the culture, weapons, and places associated with King Arthur ranging from the true sixth century origins to the romances and chronicles of the Middle Ages.

Examines the Aurthurian tradition, looking at the myths, legends, and facts that remain of the man called Arthur, and his court.

Guide to shamanism that takes readers on a journey from its origins in Europe, North America, Siberia and the Arctic Circle through to contemporary rituals to try today. Illustrated with cultural images, totems and people, shaman John Matthews reveals the rich animistic traditions of this ancient spirituality and reveals how it can empower one's life. Discover: the significance of power animals; healing with spirit guides; shapeshifting--moving into...