Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as 'Deadman's Bellows'? And what is the true meaning of a rose?

Humans have given meanings and stories to plants and flowers for thousands of years, whether they're myths about Ancient Greek Gods who pecked out the eyes of anyone who dared move the sacred but thorny Peony plant, or 19th-century superstitions of how flowers could foreshadow love, life or death. After reading Floral Folklore, you'll never look at a bunch of flowers the same way again!

Brought to life with enchanting, full-color illustrations of the plants, flowers and visiting creatures, the book explains the origins of the folklore behind each plant, and offers a beautiful ritual to help you better connect with the teaching each plant has to offer. This is the perfect gift for foragers, gardeners, and budding horticulturists looking to develop their knowledge of plants beyond the exterior.

From the old wives' tale that sage thrives in the garden of a woman who rules her household (and husband!) firmly, to poppies growing in places where blood has been shed, learn the meanings and stories behind:

• Bay
• Mint
• Basil
• Lotus
• Tulips
• Orchids
• Sunflowers
• Lily of the Valley
• Nightshade
• Mulberry
• Hyacinth
• Valerian
• Parsley
• Daffodil
• Rose
• ...and more!

Power is complex. But Do The Work is a guide to navigating those complexities. From ancient theories of power to contemporary examples, from cultural patterns to personal insights, this guide provides a foundation for examining hierarchies and inequalities and establishes a framework for understanding power and how it shapes our lives and communities.

Between these pages, theory, commentary, and analysis create an engaging, creative, and mindful reading experience. This guide features approachable overviews of complex topics, thought-provoking questions, evocative illustrations, pages for your reflections, and steps we can all take to reframe our relationship to power and reinvigorate our desire to empower the people around us.

Thanks to the work of writer and scholar Megan Pillow, educator and New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay, and New York Times bestselling illustrator Aurélia Durand, Do The Work is a must-read for a more just future--and a more equitable now.

Do The Work asks:

• What can we learn about power from history and from our current moment?
• Who are the powerful, and who are the people denied power?
• Where are our own sources of power?
• How do we recognize our mistakes and become more self-aware?
• What does it mean to reclaim our power and to build community?

• How theorists from Aristotle to Hannah Arendt have shaped our understanding of power
• Why Kimberlé Crenshaw's theory of intersectionality is at the heart of power discussions
• What Laura Mulvey and Audre Lorde can teach us about power and gender
• How poverty, redlining, and The Voting Rights Act all illustrate power imbalances
• What the Stonewall Riots showed us about resistance and community
• How to train ourselves in collective thinking, and what it means to choose the margins

A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles and Petals by ecological horticulturist and social media sensation Jamie Walton is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable.

Full of inviting imagery and essential information, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles and Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener.

Join Jamie and the @NettlesAndPetals community on their mission to save the wild plants we often attempt to eradicate from our gardens and learn how to begin growing them in your spaces in a practical way.

Dig into must-know topics including:

• Companion planting
• The wonders of nettles and other weeds
• The importance of flowers in the vegetable garden
• Circular and ecological garden planning
• Growing guides for Jamie's 'top 30' vegetables
• Seed saving and sowing
• Urban and small-scale sustainable gardening
• Harvesting, preserving, and sharing produce

An ideal self-purchase or a gift for the green enthusiast in your life, Nettles and Petals is perfect for anyone curious about gardening sustainably.

'Every witch uses her magic differently. I use mine to heal people, while others ...'
'What do the others do!? Are there many different types of witches!?'
'Oh yes! Many ...'

Join Lindsay, a young and curious 19th-century lady, as she meets Biddy Early, the famous 'wise woman of County Clare', and learns all about the magickal arts--from which plants can be used to make healing poultices and potions, to how people dealt with the social and political stigma of practicing witchcraft.

Biddy Early, who lived from 1798-1874 in Ireland, was by no means the first-ever witch, but she was the first to appear on the historical record. Before her, fears and superstitions surrounding practitioners of 'the nameless art' were too strong. It is said that Biddy took an apprenticeship with the 'good folk', sidhe or faeries, when she was very young, and it was from them that she learned her skill as a healer.

Never one to accept monetary payment for the help she offered, Biddy would often swap home-brewed alcohol for her services, which in turn, made her ramshackle cottage in Feakle a hub for the local community. When her little corner of the county drew the attention of the Catholic Church and the local authorities, things became very difficult for this unusual woman...

Encompassing self-empowerment, feminism, dealing with stigma, and eco-spirituality, as well as plant magic, traditions, and green wisdom, Witchcraft: A Graphic History is a fresh take on an endlessly fascinating subject.

Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bringpositive mental health benefits, as it helps us centre ourselves, focus our intentions and engage creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided watercolour book combines these aspects with the healing powers of nature to take you on a journey toward peace and tranquility.

Even if you have no experience with watercolours or painting, Painting Calm's accessible and easy-to-follow prompts will allow you to express yourself and create with ease and joy. Gather inspiration from artist Inga Buivadavice's beautiful illustrations, designed to capture an emotional connection with the natural world through texture and colour, as you explore:

• An overview of watercolour painting supplies and how to use them
• Basic watercolour techniques and colour theory
• Exercises for finding inspiration in nature
• Seasonal projects that include painting trees, leaves, flowers, natural light and patterns found in nature
• Tips for building a creative practice

A beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses, such as:

• Vīrabhadrāsana II, the original warrior pose
• Tāḍāsana, mountain pose
• Bhujaṅgāsana, cobra pose
• Garuḍāsana, eagle pose
• Padmāsana, lotus pose
• Vīrāsana, hero pose
• Śavāsana, corpse pose

Plunge into the depths of one of the richest myths in Hinduism: the battle between the demons and the gods who churn the cosmic oceans in search for the elixir of immortality. And learn how Śiva got his blue throat!

Learn, through the mythology of the poses, more about the roots of this ancient practice and how you can use their teachings to better appreciate and respect yoga's true origins.

Enhance your practice by reading one story before or at the end of class, and incorporating the poses and their teaching into your life, as well as your yoga practice, and transform the way you view and practice this timeless art.

Creativity exists in everyone!

Find joy in this inspiring, beautiful and uplifting art instruction book from sketchbook lover, tutor and artist Katie Moody.

Art can be accessible, so much fun and positive for your mental health, mindfulness, and memory. Kickstart your creative journey with this exciting guide to developing your art skills every day through your sketchbook.

Even if you are sparkling brand new to art, Sketchbook Joy's aspirational prompts will encourage you to unlock your creativity and fill your very own gorgeous sketchbook to cherish.

Learn how to paint through the accessible medium of fun gouache and explore the expressive joy of mixed media by drawing in pastels & pencils.

Be excited by unique examples and ideas from artist Katie Moody's stunning illustrations, and explore:

• Essential sketchbook supplies and how to use them
• Basic painting and drawing techniques
• Colour theory
• Sketching things around you
• Projects that include botanicals, birds, rural landscapes, urban scenes, and painting from your window (or phone)
• Ideas and way of filling your sketchbook
• Tips for building a creative practice and making time for it - and you

Discover your inner creative, enjoy the process, and sketchbook your way to joyful wellbeing.

This enchanting guide connects you to the wisdom of Witches past, to expand and enrich your Witchcraft practice.

The myths, legends, and superstitions of the past offer a window into how common people made sense of their world. Because they were excluded from the halls of academia and the seats of power, they had no choice but to get on with day-to-day life, healing, birthing, and persisting as best they could.

Often, it would be the village medicine women who held the handed-down knowledge of those who had gone before, and generation by generation, they would build on this to develop a profound understanding of the healing and magickal properties of nature.

It is from this deep well of folkloric knowledge that modern-day witch Lindsay Squire draws this inclusive and accessible beginner's guide.

Add enchantment to your life by learning:

• What folklore is, and how it connects to the practice of Witchcraft
• The magickal legends and superstitions attached to plants and trees
• The folk magick, charms, and spells associated with herbs, both beneficial and baneful
• How to use plants in your own Witchcraft practice
• The folklore of different historical Witches and natural healers from around the world

... and more!

With rituals, lore, and wisdom from The Witch of the Forest's personal grimoire, find out how connecting with folklore can empower every modern Witch.

Wild Watercolour starts with an introduction to the basic techniques of watercolour, coaching you for painting success by showing you how to recreate nature's wildlife and habitats.

Experience how the practical medium of painting in watercolour can connect us to inner and outer nature, and be freeing, joyful and wild! Each step-by-step project introduces a new watercolour technique.

Learn the basics with guided exercises showing you how to depict your favourite animals in watercolour, including:

• Dry brush on wet effect - red pandas
• Wet brush on wet effect - beetles
• Glazing - ladybirds
• Blooms - hare silhouettes
• Pulling technique - frogs
• Watercolour and ink - koi fish
• Using masking tape - snake
• Using different textures - turtles
• Expressive features - flamingos
• Using space - dolphins
• Different brush strokes - chameleons
• Painting patterns - butterflies

Learn the calming art of watercolour, connect with your inner artist and be inspired by the wonderful wildlife all around you. Create a space of mindful calm as you settle down with your brush and paper and learn how watercolour can open up a world of serenity, creativity and appreciation of nature.

A must-read manual for putting yourself before other people's demands and prioritising your health and wellbeing. Stylist
Essential reading for your wellbeing. - SERVICE95
It can be the simplest of things that bring you joy and give a deeper sense of who you are. Carving out space in our days for our own well-being is vital for keeping us resourced, healthy and connected. This way, we can show up fully as ourselves, as often as possible.

Radical Self-Care is an empowering handbook with 40 accessible rituals for nurturing daily inner resilience.

Discover everyday practices, reflections and wisdom from wellness practitioner and contemporary spiritual guide, Rebecca Moore. With stunning photographs by Christian Cassiel and line drawings by Line & Honey, this is a beautiful go-to guide to interconnected wellbeing for everyone to cherish.

With dip in sections on BE HERE NOW / EMBODIMENT / CHECK IN AND REFLECT / LETTING GO / SELF-SOOTHE / CONSCIOUS REST / NATURE'S GIFTS / TOGETHERNESS explore:

- Prioritising your wellness
- Being aware of your own needs
- Taking steps to protect your energy every day
- Taking care of yourself first before attempting to take care of others
- Taking time away from what you 'should' be doing
- Devotion to the rituals that keep you grounded and centred
- Building inner resilience and increasing our capacity to deal with the infinite challenges of life

In our complex world, there is a growing need for self-help, self-care and self- love. This is a must-have guide to authentic and real self-care, perfect as a gift for you or for someone else. Reclaim what it really means to take care of you!

In this simple and vibrant guide, hugely popular Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art of watercolour through the lens of mindfulness, presenting activities and projects which you can paint along with as you allow your creative side to flourish.

This watercolour guide is easy and accessible for beginners, as Runyan gently delves into the basics of the artform, starting with simple techniques which you can follow along with, as well as presenting some fun projects ideas for painters to explore.

Alongside beautiful examples of the techniques and styles explored in the book, Runyan also encourages readers to practice mindfulness as they paint, and explores the ways in which art can be used to help improve mental health. Exploring the idea of 'perfectly imperfect watercolours', Runyan places emphasis on self-expression and allowing yourself to make mistakes.

Painting Happiness also includes fun projects for readers to try at home, including:

• Turning blobs into birds
• Creating wild hairstyles
• Experimenting with different prompts to paint at least one thing a day

Lindsay Squire's latest book, The Witch's Book of Spells, is a tome overflowing with spells, rituals, recipes, practical knowledge, and gentle guidance. Anyone who wants to explore witchcraft or deepen their existing practice, will delight in this juicy book!
-Susan Ilka Tuttle, author of Green Witch Magick (@whisper_in_the_wood)

Tap into your power and bring out your inner Witch with this unique collection of over 100 spells and rituals from Lindsay Squire, The Witch of the Forest.

Dip in and out of this mystical guide and find:

• The different moon phases, seasons, and Witches' sabbats
• Protection and hex breaking
• Spiritual well-being
• Manifestation and abundance, whether for finances, career, or personal wellbeing
• Self-love and self-care
• Love and romance
• Peace and justice
• Success and happiness

... and more! Taken from The Witch of the Forest's personal grimoire, each spell and ritual is organized by theme. With a combination of simple, five-minute spells, to longer, more in-depth spells and rituals, and including beginner, intermediate, and advanced spells, this book will be your guide as you grow and progress within your craft.

From the same author-illustrator team behind The Witch of the Forest's Guide series, and containing a mixture of modern and traditional spells and rituals, with a focus on Witchcraft for well-being, there's something in this book for every Witch.

Learn the secrets of The Witch of the Forest in this stunning follow-up to Natural Magick, and channel the elemental forces which are all around you to master the practice of earth magick.

Earth magick is all about understanding the elements which govern the world around us, connecting with the Earth and using its powers to thrive. From using the four elements - fire, air, water and earth - in spells, to learning about the powers of crystals and mastering the art of divination, this book will teach you everything you know about this ancient form of magick.

Discover how to use simple witchcraft to boost your wellbeing, keep yourself grounded in the 21st century, and connect to your own natural 'seasons' in your life as well as in your craft.

Perfect for budding beginners new to the spellbinding world of witchcraft, learn about:

• Casting a circle and ritual basics,
• Crystals and their magickal properties and uses,
• Divination techniques such as using runes and divination dice,
• Connecting with the energies of the four seasons, the four elements, and harnessing their power,
• Connecting to your own natural 'seasons' in your life through your craft,
• Reconnecting with your craft after a break,
• Caring for your magickal energy if you're an empath, or are feeling drained,
• Embracing your darker energies, and using shadow work for personal growth and transformation,
• Wellbeing techniques for witches to help you manage your energy

... and more!

Suitable for every type of witch and witchling - including those practicing in the broom closet - this book also includes a runes board on the back of the jacket that you can remove to help answer all your questions.

The Earth is bursting with magickal energies and lessons to be learnt, and connecting with these can help your relationship with yourself, the people around you, and the natural world, blossom. Discover how to use witchcraft to connect more deeply with yourself, and and learn from the Earth how to bloom and thrive at your own pace!

The Witch of the Forest's Guide to... series are a collection of guides to different areas of witchcraft, focusing on the relationship between magic, the natural world and the self. Each book discusses completely different elements of the natural world, and Earth Magick is full of techniques not mentioned in Natural Magick.

Perfect for cat lovers and watercolour artists of all skill levels, from absolute beginner to more experienced, Painting Cats teaches you how to go from blob of paint to a beautiful portrait of your fluffy friends. Drawing on art therapy techniques that emphasize fun and freedom in creativity over technical perfection, Runyan guides you step by step through the process of adding details to loosely painted shapes to create your own unique and distinct cats!

In this joyful book brimming with inspiring watercolour artwork and encouragement:

• Play and experiment with watercolour, exploring the ways in which the medium invites us to be present in the moment
• Find projects, tips, and techniques to help you develop your painting, creating a myriad of beautiful portraits along the way!
• Explore the art of storytelling with cats
• Enjoy the scientifically proven mental-health benefits of making art

Learn the powerful stories behind over 40 goddesses from around the world, and discover how you can embody their power to improve your wellbeing, and live your best life.

From ancient myth to modern day icons, there's a goddess to help you with every situation. Including some of the best and less well-known goddesses throughout mythology, and accompanied by a gorgeous illustration of each, learn the stories of:

- Freya (Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War)
- Eostre (Celtic Goddess of the Dawn and Spring)
- Guan Yin (Buddhist Goddess of Compassion and Mercy)
- Nut (Egyptian Goddess of the Sky)
- Selene (Greek Goddess of the Moon)
- Jaci (Brazilian Moon Goddess)
- Gaia (Greek Goddess of the Earth)
- Pele (Goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, and Dance)
- Inanna (Sumerian Goddess of Love, Fertility, and Sensuality)
- Amaterasu (Shintu Goddess of the Sun)
- Lakshmi (Hindu Goddess of Wealth, Good Fortune, and Success)

...and many more!

With a simple ritual or activity alongside each story to help you channel the iconic energy of each goddess, this is the ultimate book of female empowerment. The perfect self-gift for Valentine's Day.

In this moving book of self-help through art therapy, author Kate Sutton draws on her own experiences of losing a loved one to help others on this difficult journey, presenting guided creative prompts as well as memories of her own and quotes from others on the painful topic of loss.

By guiding readers through creative exercises from drawing fond memories together to creating an ocean of tears with colouring pencils, this book helps people visualise the pain they are going through, so as to better understand and navigate their grief.

The book also contains written prompts such as writing a letter to yourself and to your loved one, designed to help people express the difficult emotions which bereavement brings.

Part self-help book, part memoir, Drawing On Grief emphasizes the importance of self-care in the grieving process, allowing people to explore their own feelings through creative mediums, which can often be easier than trying to express feelings directly.

A modern and insightful approach to the pain of loss, Drawing On Grief is a sensitive and compassionate guide to help people look after themselves as they traverse one of life's most challenging moments.

This book is part of the Drawing On... series, a collection of creative guided journals which help readers explore difficult topics including anxiety and grief. Also available is Drawing On Anxiety, a beautifully illustrated interactive journal tapping into self-help, self-care, mental health and creative mindfulness.

Crammed with practical ideas, inspirational images & creative exercises, Conscious Creativity leads the reader through the process of establishing what kind of creative you are...-Mslexia

The purpose of this book is to enable you to look at things in an alternative and more substantial way, so that you arrive at composition through genuine interest.-Juno magazine

Philippa Stanton is passionate about people connecting to their innate creativity and has distilled these incredible techniques and ideas on how we can tap into that. Philippa is a massively successful Instagramer at @5ftinf and yet she is only too aware how these little two dimensional squares can limit our experiences and restrict our creativity, so it's not without a little irony that she's written a book to encourage people to step away from their screens and connect more with the 3D world. It's a fascinating subject and I wholeheartedly recommend the book for anyone who's working in the creative industry or is curious about the world around them.-Sophie Robinson (DIY SOS, The Great British Interior Design Challenge, This Morning)

Unlock your creative potential with Conscious Creativity: a practical, playful guide bursting with inspiration to help bring more colour into to your life.

There is creativity in all of us, but it can easily be buried beneath our everyday concerns or need a spark to bring it back to life. Whether you've lost your mojo or just need some fresh ideas, artist and photographer Philippa Stanton's lively guide will stimulate your imagination and reinvigorate your creative life.

Engage your curiosity and connect your observations to your creative practice with activities such as:

• Noticing all the hues of one colour you can see around you
• Creating an abstract textured image using herbs, spices and other dry ingredients from your kitchen cupboards
• Collecting shadows: photograph hidden shapes and dark spaces that you haven't noticed before

Bursting with practical ideas and inspirational images, embrace the joy of creating, and learn to use your natural curiosity to take a leap into the most creative time of your life.

If you like this, you might also like Creative Flow and Nature Tonic.

Mindfulness and Surfing casts a fresh perspective on this popular sport, and explores how riding the waves can be the ultimate meditation. Engaging author Sam Bleakley takes us on a soulful journey across the tideline of his personal and philosophical travels. Through lunar cycles and river surfing to the Taoism of nature, he reveals an acute awareness of what the oceans can tell us about our place in the natural world. Meditating on one of nature's greatest elements - its salty swells, flow and peaks - he shares life lessons in mindfulness that will be relished by surfer and non-surfer alike.

Part memoir, part self-help and self-care, this creative journal full of guided prompts and grounding affirmations is a mindful, positive tool for exploring your body's natural response to stress.

Illustrator and author Kate Sutton draws on her own personal experiences of dealing with anxiety to create a warm and friendly journal that encourages you to be kind to yourself, take a moment and explore your feelings through the act of drawing.

Built on art therapy principles and filled with prompts to help you express yourself on the page, as well as affirmations which help remind us that it will all be okay, this diary will help give you the resilience and strength needed to make it through those difficult moments.

This book is part of the Drawing On... series, a collection of creative guided journals which help readers explore difficult topics including anxiety and grief. Also available is Drawing On Grief, which explores the delicate and difficult subject of loss, and how art therapy can help us navigate this painful time.

Whether you're an out-and-proud witch in progress, or a witch in the broom closet, this spellbinding beginner's book will teach you how to discover the natural magick within you, and use it to thrive!

Natural magick is all about working in harmony with your environment, harnessing the power of nature to unlock your inner magickal potential.

From foraging and using herbs in spells, to using sun or moonlight in cleansing rituals to understanding the changing of the seasons and their impact on your powers, this book is an invaluable guide to anyone interested in exploring natural magick.

This magick has the power to transform your relationship with yourself, the people around you, and the natural world. Featuring introductions to everything you need to know to get started in your Craft, this is the ultimate guide that you will want to return to again and again as you develop your practice, and discover how magical Witchcraft is as a form of self-care.

Including tried-and-true tips and tricks taken from The Witch of the Forest's personal grimoire, learn about:

• How to build a budget-friendly practice using only simple tools and ingredients in your cupboards
• The witch's wheel of the year
• Spellcraft
• Candle magick
• Herbs and foraging
• Divination, such as tarot, scrying and pendulum dowsing
• Creating your own sigils
• A witch's relationship to the moon, sky and nature
• How to practice witchcraft discretely in the broomcloset

Suitable for every type of witch and witchling - green, house, eclectic, solitary, or undecided! - this book also includes a pendulum board that you can remove to help answer all your questions.

If you are a witch in the broom closet, simply remove the jacket from this book or download as an ebook for more discreet reading.

Ground yourself in your magick, and embrace the simpler, but just as powerful side of the modern witching hour!

The Witch of the Forest's Guide to... series are a collection of guides for different areas of witchcraft, focusing on the relationship between magic, the natural world and the self.