Welcome to the world of Goblins and Gnomes! This beautiful tale of discovery and adventure is aimed at young readers of 6+. Two sisters find their way into the magical realm through an opening in tree. The reader is left in anticipation of forthcoming adventures. Richardson is at the beginning of what is looking to be a very promising career, weaving tales of magic and mystery which adults as well as children will enjoy for years to come.

Check out the Second book the Lost Tunnel of the Gnomes.
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Review by Jade Ashcroft 21/03/2012

After the Amazing Success of her Crystal Bible volumes 1 & 2 Best selling author and Crystal expert Judy Hall has blessed us once again with this amazing collection of well researched information and spectacular photography. In this

Guide to Magical Crystals, Gems and Stones

tastefully presented and brimming with stunning photography. The narrative is beautifully written for those interested in broadening their awareness and knowledge of some of the rare and lesser known but very powerful crystals.

Author of 42 previous titles, Ms Hall is no stranger to the subject of Personal and Spiritual Development. This reflects in her detailed explanations of each crystal, its attributes, and her down to Earth attitude when writing for her readers.

101 Power Crystals will appeal to those seeking more advanced methods of Crystal Healing for use in personal development, or in Workshops, Focus Groups, Healing Circles.

Judy Hall has gifted us with an indispensable resource which will outsell its predecessor titles in no time at all.

You can learn to:

Achieve Crystal Attunement, how to purify your crystal, how the shape of the Crystal can affect the flow of Energy, and also a section on using Crystals with the body's chakra points.

101 Power Crystals is a must have for any serious practitioner of the Healing Arts seeking to deepen and enhance their knowledge and awareness of the Energetic Healing through use of these valuable tools.

Book Review by Jade Ashcroft 10/11/2011

Brown presents a well written thought provoking text which is one of those books that can either be dipped into periodically or devoured in a day, depending how much time you have available.

The style of writing asks the reader to question their stance more often than offering answers to the questions presented.
Citing examples from different myths, for instance he explores the story of Gilgamesh as an analogy for the creation of the Soul or Self.

Unexpected Places will appeal to those with a grounding in psychology and the function of myth and archetypes.

The Author delves into facets of consciousness and attempts to explain how the various afterlife states can be used as reference points, or markers in waking life.

Briefly dipping into the Qabalah and the Tao, Brown offers a well referenced and nicely balanced text offering his insight into sensitive subject matter.

Through the lens of "building up a picture" the book is comparable to a literary initiation, or awakening experience via objective comparison. Rather than clinging to one ideology and professing it the only way, the author encourages the reader to open up and consider the deeper meaning behind inherent fears and anxieties on the subject of death and dying.

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Kokani displays a firm grasp of political ideologies, religious frameworks and the levels of human intelligence, or lack of, and their corresponding effects in Human Society.

The chapters explore conceptions of the laws of Human Nature in a list format, culminating in a text presented with the aim of adjusting the "wrongs" in society by understanding earthly existence through the mechanics of History. The underlying theme of the whole text is saturated with the obvious wisdom of the Author in respect to his personal experience of these subjects.

"Human Nature" is very deep and richly adorned with metaphors, questions, and truths. The book itself exudes common sense in every word, and it will appeal to students of Psychology, Education and the Media.

Covering a multitude of subjects from Willpower, Friendship and Happiness to Nationalism, Justice, and Functions of Money, the psychological make-up of Humans is fully exposed.

For those who seek to know the World through clarity of understanding, then this is a great place to start. Whether you agree or disagree with the ideas presented in the text is irrelevant, as the journey will give you ample opportunity to reflect on your own perceptions, or beliefs, by the process of understanding the viewpoint of another.

"Human Nature" is an honest attempt to create change in the World by sharing humble opinion with honourable intention and radical ideas!"

29/05/2011
Review by Jade Ashcroft

This series of fantasy books will appeal to the young and the young at heart. It is a classic tale of good versus evil, with the hero being a young lad, who, on his quest to locate the elemental `saths', which will save the world from the fire lord, finds enduring friendship and loyalty in lands beyond a gateway. The first 3 books of the series have now been published and I look forward to the next instalment due out later this year.

Long may common sense and practicality rule. God without Religion is one of those books that will sustain a prolonged ripple effect for a long time after it has been digested by its readers. There is positive intent and a very strong message behind this narrative which successfully dispels an epitome of religious myth. It is bold, daring, and leaves you with a sense of curiosity towards consciousness expansion.

The author writes in a highly engaging manner, and from an objective detached point of view. The chapters are divided into sections dealing with some very large issues that we are currently engaged in as a society. Deftly dealing with ignorance by throwing light in its darker recesses, Sankara reveals the reality of the different religious institutions, and presents alternatives to the need for belonging to a certain groups or cults.

Sankara suggests that when an individual questions their religious beliefs it can be daunting for their family and friends, as the seeker clears a pathway through the illusion and moves toward a more meaningful sense of God. He also points out that History is in itself a human construct, and as such is not concrete or set in stone, but malleable and deliberately crafted by those seeking to insert themselves as mediators between each individual and his divine self.

Each chapter concludes with an exercise, or method of sense-introversion which the reader can put into effect immediately to assist him on his quest towards knowing "the Self". Anyone could pick up this book and learn some timeless wisdom and benefit from its clarity and promotion of questioning.

Sankara is the founder of the Pranayama Institute which promotes Pranayama as a path to spiritual knowledge. "Prana refers to nervous energy and yama means control. Getting in touch with the motion of prana in the body and brain helps us better understand our existence, while controlling this motion by directing awareness inward can unite humanity in the shared appreciation of God experienced by the expansive sense of self. " from interview with Sankara Saranam.

The Dream Stowaway is a beautifully illustrated children's rhyming story. He is cheeky and sprightly like a dash of peter pan, crossed with a nattily dressed new age sandman.
It's a far cry from the latter day favourites that everybody knows and loves from their own childhood, but it promises to be a highly entertaining series if this offering is anything to go by.

The grumpy faced teddy bears are hilarious and the not so subtle trap set by Mary that sees our character get a little bit soggy, not to mention the little green men. CJP's creative blending of everyday home life and the world of fantasy works a treat.

Flying on his magic board in his gold trimmed suit, attended by cute stars in matching hats, the Dream Stowaway is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of parents and children alike.

Review ©Jade Ashcroft 2009

The City of Lists is an intense, fast paced first person narrative. The style is reminiscent of early William Gibson with a softer spiritual edge to it. Once you have been enticed in to the "Dystopian" world it feels a bit like you have wandered through PKD's Minority Report and emerged somewhere in the half life of a misty metaphysical dreamstate.

Reflection is against the Law in the City, and passions are cruelly subdued by narcotics. Individuality could get you in a whole lot of trouble, and unless you are married then forget having a life. Your existence will be dictated to you! Bit by bit the structure of the city has been "streamlined", and not just the inhabitants but everything they own, see, hear and are allowed to speak of.

Not quite Sci Fi and oddly romantic, the subtle layers of allegory and suggestion work away in your subconscious as you follow Valentine and Neeve through their tentative meeting and subsequent adventures.

Jade Ashcroft 2009