Circle Network Book Review: Magicians of the Gods - The Forgotten Wisdom of the Earth's Lost Civilisation by Graham Hancock published by Hodder Books £9.99 paperback 592 pages with many colour plates This is the sequel to the International Bestseller 'Fingerprints of the Gods' which excited me, and on account of this, and his other books, I became interested in this British author's work.
My Double Life 1 ‘This
Dark Wood – A Journey into Light’ 650 page paperback: £25.99 Kindle: £11.99 and 'My Double
Life 2 - A Rainbow Over the Hills’ 2,000 page paperback and Kindle £11.99 by Nicholas Hagger. Published by John Hunt Publishing. www.nicholashagger.co.uk
This is a two volume autobiography by
Nicholas Hagger, a well- known intellectual and educator. Unlike most
autobiographies that are written by a ‘ghost’ writer, this is written by
Nicholas Hagger himself. From being employed as tutor to Hirohito's son, to witnessing the Gadaffi revolution first hand, the author fought gainst communism and possibly contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall - this is a personal history full of
wonder, excitement and insight. It is not a life without problems but the
author believes that difficulties lead to greater understanding of life, so there
was no shying away from reporting the most personal of events.
Circle
Network Book Review: Sheep – The remarkable story of the humble animal that
built the modern world by Alan Butler, paperback 212 pages, £9.99, published by
O Books
This book has enhanced my appreciation of this extraordinary
animal that has offered humanity not only milk, meat and leather, but precious wool
to make textiles over the course of thousands of years. This creature has created trade across nations, created huge
industries and supported the wealth of magnates, church and royalty. The book includes breeding information, how cloth was made throughout the ages, important people and places. There are a billion sheep in world today, still working for humanity and asking
for very little maintenance in return. No wonder the author devoted an entire book
to their history, mythology and value to the human race. Where would we be if there were no sheep on planet Earth?
Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: Crystal & Gem, an Eyewitness series book by Dorling Kindersley, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dorling Kindersley never fail to present first class information. Here we have high quality, full colour photographs for easy recognition of the most select of natural crystalline rocks. All are beautifully profiled with information that includes classifications, identifications, major varieties and collections, e.g., Quartz, diamond, beryl, opal, etc., with a section on metals, traditions, etc. A useful glossary at the back is provided. Don't miss it! It will make a perfect gift for those who love gemstones, or to add to your library of the Earth's most wonderful treasures!
Circle Network Book Review: The Master, The Raven, and The Ageless Teapot - And All Because of the Letter by Denise McDermott-King, paperback published by Axis Munda Books, £9.99 141 pages, Author website: www.dmdking.com This is the follow up book to McDermott-King's first, titled 'The Master, The Lover and Me'. Having not read the first, I found this was an adequate 'stand alone' book which can be appreciated in its own right. The author is knowledgeable about Theosophy and related esoteric subjects which provide the basis of recent interest in the communication with spirit guides. It is however, a very ancient philosophy that she has accessed for these two books.
