Life Lessons from Our Feathered Friends

Be More Owl

With large bright eyes and silent flight, the owl is a master of mystery. A bird of superstition and super-intelligence, its gifts are manifold, hidden beneath a sheath of feathers, just as the owl remains out of sight until the call of night beckons. A symbol of wisdom throughout the world, the owl has much to teach us about the secrets of life and living intuitively. 
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 Within these pages you will discover the essence of what it means to &lsquo;be more owl&rsquo;. You&rsquo;ll see how to enjoy the solace of silence, how to champion your call and how to show the world your true plumage. From learning to tune out the surface noise and listening to the tiny sounds that really count, to surveying the world from on high to see the bigger picture, there are endless ways that we can learn from the wise old owl. You&rsquo;ll come to relish the shadows of darkness and the opportunities they bring, and like the owl, trust your intuition and follow the signs and synchronicities of the natural world. 
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 This book is a celebration of the talents behind the talons and the many-feathered folklore that surrounds this most revered of birds. Lessons, exercises and practical creative suggestions will all help you to find your wisdom and unleash your inner owl. 
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Alison Davies is the author of over 30 books. She runs workshops at universities throughout the UK, showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories can be used as tools for teaching and learning. Alison writes for a wide selection of magazines and her features have also appeared in the Times Education Supplement, Daily Mail and Sunday Express parenting section, and various commercial magazines.

Folklore, Myths and Magic

The Celtic Year

The Celtic Year is your year-long companion to the magic and mystery of the Celts. 
 
As you follow along with the Wheel of the Year, you will discover the traditions, beliefs and rituals of these ancient people. With this beautiful book as your guide, immerse yourself in nature and harness the power of the elements as you discover everything from practices and deities, to signs, symbols and sacred sites. 
 
Learn your tree sign and discover a new festival every month. Plus, with simple creative exercises and nature-inspired rituals, this book will remind you to live more in tune with the seasons. 
 
Celebrate the magic of the Celts in every phase of the year with The Celtic Year.

A Stargazer's Guide to the Astrological Calendar

The Zodiac Year

This immersive guide invites you to find calm in the beauty of the night sky, seek answers among the stars, and embrace the power of astrology throughout the year. 
 
 Embark on a month-by-month astrological exploration, taking a closer look at each of the constellations of the zodiac and mapping their celestial placements. Each chapter is dedicated to a sign of the zodiac and introduces the ancient myths and legends associated with the constellation, the traits attributed to people born under the sign, and the fascinating folklore that has endured through the ages. 
 
 This beautifully illustrated guide is enriched with stunning visuals and practical information, covering everything from the influence of the planets to a monthly stargazing guide. Harness the natural rhythm of the stars by engaging with rituals, mindfulness exercises, and astrological insights, enhancing your connection to the universe and your place within it. 
 
 Celebrate the magic of the stars, connect with the natural world, and journey through the cosmos with The Zodiac Year. Immerse yourself in this stunning book as you navigate your way through the year following the map of the night sky.

Tips and Tricks for Unlocking Your Paw-tential

Be More Dog

Embrace your inner canine and Be More Dog! From finding your wag to barking loudly and making friends, this book will show you how to&#160;say &lsquo;woof, woof, woof&rsquo; to life. 
 
 Whether it&rsquo;s a mad dash around the local park or sneaking an errant sausage off the BBQ, the world is a wagtastically wonderful place&#160;full of fun and treats if you&rsquo;re willing to open your heart. From Great Danes to Miniature Dachshunds, Poodles to Chihuahuas, there&rsquo;s no such thing as an underdog &ndash; every pup has something to offer! 
 
 This book reveals the different doggo traits that you can adopt to Be More Dog and live a happier, healthier, more &lsquo;courageous canine&rsquo; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our loyal, loving companions, there&#39;s something for everyone. So, throw yourself a bone, use the power of the paw and learn the art of being more dog. 
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Feline Wisdom for a Purr-fectly Happy Life

Be More Cat

Embrace your inner cat with this light-hearted self-help book. From living in the moment, trusting your sixth-sense instincts, to taking cat naps and even going feral, this book will show you how to benefit by unleashing your innate cattitude. Cats&#39; ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it&#39;s playing an impromptu game of chase the sock, or an opportune swiping of a slice of roast chicken, our cats have it sorted. They&#39;re flexible but also prepared to tread their own path and they recognise the importance of play and rest in equal quantities. This book reveals the nine different traits that you can take on board to Be More Cat and live a happier, healthier and all-round &#39;feline fabulous&#39; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our kitty gurus, there&#39;s something for everyone. So stretch out, relax and learn the art of being more cat.

Cats, Magic, Nature and Spells

The Cat Year

Cats and magic go hand-in-hand (or should that be paw-in-paw?). From witch&rsquo;s familiars to good luck charms, to divine symbols and bringers of wealth and success, superstitions about the cat have followed our feline friends the world over. This charming compendium combines feline myths and superstitions&#160;with a new cat breed to learn about every month (because who actually knows what breed their cat is?). Plus, discover feline fun in the form of games, tips and tricks to strengthen your bond with your cat, a cat-inspired yoga pose, spells, facts and more.&#160;With everything from games to exercise your cat&rsquo;s inner hunter, to tips to calm them before trips to the vet, The Cat Year is the perfect guide to help you embrace a year of kitty&#160;companionship. Light-hearted and accessible, and in a gorgeous mystical package, this book will be the perfect gift for every cat owner who &ndash; like the ancient Egyptians &ndash; worships our feline friends!

Moon Magic Through the Seasons

The Lunar Year

Discover the transformative power of the lunar cycle in The Lunar Year, your year-long companion to the magic of the moon. With a chapter for every month of the year, The Lunar Year reveals how to tune into Mother Nature and celebrate the power of the moon. In this beautifully illustrated guide, you will explore the phases of the moon and learn to tap into lunar wisdom. Discover how to harness the power of your emotions by getting in touch with your moon sign and find inspiration in the wisdom lunar gods and goddesses of traditions past. Filled with ancient traditions, grounding rituals and spells for a sprinkle of magic for every season, this is the essential companion to the lunar cycle. Celebrate the magic of the moon in every season with The Lunar Year.

The Little Guide to Shorelines

Dive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines. Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated facts and fables. There is also an interactive spotter&#39;s guide at the back, where you can check off what you find. This informative, practical and beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors. An activity for adults and children alike, enjoy The Little Guide to Shorelines on your next trip to the sea.

Alison Davies runs workshops at universities throughout the UK, showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories can be used as tools for teaching and learning. Alison writes for a wide selection of magazines and her features have also appeared in the Times Education Supplement, Daily Mail and Sunday Express parenting section, and various commercial magazines. Printmaker and illustrator Tom Frost has worked with clients including the V&amp;A, Perry&#39;s Cider, Art Angels, Freight Household Goods, Selvedge Magazine, Betty &amp; Dupree, The Archivist and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The Little Guide to Wildflowers

Discover the intriguing world of wildflowers with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Wildflowers offers a fresh perspective on identifying the flowers around you. Featuring 40 of the most beautiful flowers from around the world, including the common wildflowers we know and love, as well as the rare and interesting. Each flower has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by information about the plant family to which it belongs and where it can be found, plus associated facts and fables. There is also an interactive spotter&#39;s guide at the back, where you can check off each flower you find. This informative, practical and beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed&#160;to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors.

Alison Davies runs workshops at universities throughout the UK, showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories can be used as tools for teaching and learning. Alison writes for a wide selection of magazines and her features have also appeared in the Times Education Supplement, Daily Mail and Sunday Express parenting section, and various commercial magazines. 
 Printmaker and illustrator Tom Frost has worked with clients including the V&amp;A, Perry&#39;s Cider, Art Angels, Freight Household Goods, Selvedge Magazine, Betty &amp; Dupree, The Archivist and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

How to Realize Your Dreams and Live the Life You Desire

Manifest Your Power

Whether you&rsquo;re looking to dip your toe in the water with manifesting, or make some positive changes to your life and the world around you, Manifest Your Power will give you all the tools you need. Manifestation is based on one of the main principles of the universe: like attracts like. We are all in control of our destiny, even if we don&rsquo;t realize it. All it takes is a little imagination, focus and persistence. This step-by-step guide, with practical activities and suggestions, will help you discover the power of manifesting. You&rsquo;ll learn how to use techniques such as vision boards, affirmations and scripting to work towards your goals, from simple aspirations to larger long-term dreams. Once you begin your journey and start manifesting the things you want, you&rsquo;ll realise that it&rsquo;s all there for the taking &ndash; all you have to do is ask, and believe you have the power.

An Astrological Guide to Wellness, Self-Care and Positive Thinking

Cosmic Rituals

Cosmic Rituals &ndash; An Astrological Guide to Wellness, Self-Care and Positive Thinking is the ultimate guide to taking care of yourself and harnessing your powers.With a focused chapter for each star sign, Cosmic Rituals covers everything from hints and tips for self-care, and de-stressing, to mindful meditations and techniques to help you feel energised and ready for anything. There&rsquo;s herbal healing to soothe the soul, and sleep rituals to get you in the Zzz-zone, plus a selection of mantras to help you get up and glow.There&rsquo;s no one size fits all when it comes to taking care of yourself, but your star sign provides a blueprint, which you can work with. Whether you&rsquo;re a tenacious bull who prefers routine or a sensitive crab that takes on the world&rsquo;s woes, the character traits associated with each sign mean you&rsquo;ll need a unique approach to selfcare and wellbeing.There really is no better way to find your sparkle, than by looking to the stars!

Reflect and Recharge with Simple Seasonal Rituals

The Self-Care Year

The Self-Care Year reveals how to re-connect with your body and mind and engage with your surroundings, how to slow down, live in tune with the seasons, and pay attention to the present moment.Each season is different and special, bountiful and beautiful in its own unique way. The book is divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter and covers how you can harness the changing seasons and take inspiration from the natural world, with bite-sized self-care practices, projects and mind and body exercises for each chapter.Offering tips and rituals for better sleep, yoga positions, breathing and meditation exercises, as well as simple craft projects and seasonal affirmations, this book is for those who are seeking a slower pace and want to carve out quiet, mindful moments in their lives. Whether you&#39;re a lover of the first buds of spring, a summer sun worshipper, a fan of the autumn leaves as the year turns or a winter wonderland devotee, there is something for everyone.

The Myths, Science and Wonder of Weather

Wild Weather

Wild Weather is a fun, easy-to-read guide to understanding the wonders of weather - from why it rains to cloud formations, from extreme weather events to the benefits of sunlight.Wild Weather is a beautifully illustrated book that explores the science of weather events and how they happen, but also the myth and folklore associated with weather patterns.Chapters include: sunshine and rainbows, wind, rain, thunder and lightning, snow and ice. The book also includes a cloud spotting guide and is packed with exercises on how to make the most of even the rainiest of days.This perfect gift for weather enthusiast everywhere and those who want to reconnect with the weather and embrace what is happening on the other side of the window.

Life Lessons to Help You Grow into Yourself

Be More Tree

Be More Tree is a celebration of our long-standing friends and reveals how we all could benefit from branching out.If trees could talk, they would have a lot to say. The gentle giants of the forest, they have fascinated us for millennia &ndash; there is much we can learn from their wise woody ways to live a healthier and happier life.From learning to share the spaces we inhabit, to changing with the seasons and sticking together and leaving a lasting legacy &ndash; Alison Davies delves deeps to reveal the stories and secrets of thinking like a tree.Next title in the successful Be More... series and packed with beautiful illustrations, advice, folklore, exercises and handy spotter&#39;s guide, this is the ultimate guide to harness the wisdoms of trees.

Folklore, Magic and Nature

The Mystical Year

Celebrate spring and summer as a time of renewal with Flora the Roman Goddess of flowers and learn about balance in Litha.As the nights get longer, create beautiful garlands of herbs to ward off evil spirits. Explore the magic of each month, with mystical tips and practical projects, and delve into the annual cycle of a modern mystical year.With supersitions and sayings, crystals, birds and beasts, this is a book for the modern mystic that is accessible for everyone. Based on spirituality in nature, The Mystical Year reveals how to wind down, and celebrate the seasons with folklore, festivals and simple, creative projects for each month of the year.

50 Cool-Girl Quirks That Prove There's Nothing Crazy about Loving Cats

Crazy Cat Lady

Enigmatic, alluring and almost always quirky, cats and the ladies that love them share much in common.As individual as their feline counterparts, crazy cat women exude charm and, while they have their eccentricities, they refuse to hide them. Instead, they take centre stage and celebrate what makes them unique; the bond between femme fatale and feline furry.While some sneer at the general adoration cat ladies dish out to their beloved puss (along with the finest fresh salmon) those of us in the know understand that what we give out, we get back in so many delightful ways. Yes, cat ladies go the extra mile when it comes to anything feline related. It&rsquo;s all part of the fun.So here&rsquo;s to all you feline loving ladies! This book is a celebration of your pawsomeness. And if you&rsquo;re on the fence when it comes to embracing your inner cat craziness, but recognise some of the 50 traits outlined in these pages, don&rsquo;t be shy. Come join the party &ndash; it really is where all the cool cats hang out.

How to Find Your Buzz

Be More Bee

Say hello to your inner bee with this light-hearted self-help book. From defying the odds and reaching for the stars, to working hard as part of a team, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get a buzz out of life.Bees&rsquo; determination and drive makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it&rsquo;s their magical honey-making capabilities, their matriarchal mantra, or the fact that they&rsquo;re really just big softies, bees have it sorted. Tenacious, resilient and kind, bees hold the key to a wonderful life.This book reveals the seven marvellous traits that you can embody to Be More Bee and live a happier, healthier and all-round more buzzed existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about these fuzzy gurus, there&#39;s something for everyone. So take to the sky, bumble along and learn the art of being more bee! All you&#39;ve got to do is BEE-lieve.

Life Lessons from Our Canine Friends

Embrace your inner canine and Be More Dog! From finding your wag to barking loudly and making friends, this book will show you how to&#160;say &lsquo;woof, woof, woof&rsquo; to life. 
 
 Whether it&rsquo;s a mad dash around the local park or sneaking an errant sausage off the BBQ, the world is a wagtastically wonderful place&#160;full of fun and treats if you&rsquo;re willing to open your heart. From Great Danes to Miniature Dachshunds, Poodles to Chihuahuas, there&rsquo;s no such thing as an underdog &ndash; every pup has something to offer! 
 
 This book reveals the different doggo traits that you can adopt to Be More Dog and live a happier, healthier, more &lsquo;courageous canine&rsquo; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our loyal, loving companions, there&#39;s something for everyone. So, throw yourself a bone, use the power of the paw and learn the art of being more dog. 
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Interpretations, Hidden Meanings, Symbols

Dreams

Dreams are a window into the subconscious. We all spend an average of two hours per night dreaming and often these dreams are muddled without a clear meaning and making little sense.From flying through the sky to teeth falling out, or standing naked at the front of the classroom, Dreams is the ultimate directory to decoding your night-time adventures and unlocking the secrets of your mind. In the pages of this book you&rsquo;ll learn how to decipher the symbols, understand the deeper meanings behind common dreams and learn that nightmares can turn out to be hidden gems in the war against fear.Using the thematic guide in this book, you&#39;ll learn how to decipher the symbols your mind conjures up while you slumber. With stunning imagery and a smattering of stardust, you&rsquo;ll enter a sleepy otherworld and emerge brighter, feeling better connected with yourself &ndash; improving your daytime through your night-time.Discover the meaning behind the&#160;secret stories in your sleep and become an expert of understanding your dreams.

Cattitude: A Journal to Discover the Purr-Fect You

Perfect for all cat lovers, this journal (from the same author who brought us Be More Cat) provides a playful space in which to record your everyday thoughts, to do lists, goals and aspirations, and is dotted with inspiring feline quotes, exercises and motivational prompts to help you sit back, relax and find the purr-fect you.&#160;

Alison Davies

Dogs, Magic, Nature and Spells

Dogs and magic go hand-in-hand (or should that be paw-in-paw?). From Hecate&#39;s hounds to Cerberus, guardian of the underworld, our faithful friends are ever-present in mythology, magic and folklore. 
 
 In this enchanting compendium, discover canine myths and superstitions, along with a new dog breed to learn about every month. Plus, you&#39;ll find tips and tricks to strengthen your bond with your dog, as well as spells, facts, and more.&#160;The Dog Year is the perfect guide to help you embrace a year of canine companionship.&#160; 
 
 Light-hearted and accessible, and in a gorgeous mystical package, this book will be the perfect gift for every dog owner who feels a magical bond with their pup. 
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Alison Davies

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Little Guides6 Books

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