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Draws together Karl Koenig's thoughts on the enigma of Kaspar Hauser, as well as exploring Koenig's deep connection to the young man.

Inspirational tales of remarkable people, especially selected for their appeal and relevance to children aged seven and up.

The history of western metaphysi from Plato onwards is dominated by the dualism of being and appearance. What something really is (its true being) is believed to be hidden behind the 'mere appearances' through which it manifests. Twentieth-century European thinkers radically overturned this foundation. With Martin Heidegger and Hans-Georg Gadamer came a major step towards taking appearance seriously, exploring a way of seeing that draws attention back 'upstream', from what is experienced into the act of experiencing. Understood in this way, perception is a dynamic event, a 'phenomenon', in which the observer participates. Henri Bortoft guides us through this dynamic way of seeing in various areas of experience -- in distinguishing things, the finding of meaning, and the relationship between thought and words. He also explores similarities with Goethe's reflections on the coming-into-being of the living plant. Here, in another reversal of classical thinking, we find that even in their 'diversity of appeareances', living things are not separate but in relation. Diversity is the dynamic unity of life itself. Expanding the scope of his previous book, The Wholeness of Nature, the author shows how Goethean insights combine with the dynamic way of seeing in continental philosophy to offer us an actively experienced 'life of meaning'. This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand the contribution and wider implications of modern European thought in the world today.

An invaluable overview of Koepf's insights into key aspects of biodynamics.

Jutka Harstein's restaurant customers have long known the wonders of her recipes: delicious, nourishing meals enjoyed by all the family. In this beautiful cookbook, she shares the secrets of her living kitchen.

Introduces the value of storytelling throughout life and how it can transform challenging situations in both childhood and adulthood. Offers practical advice on how to tell stories in different situations.

Teaches professional how to make three-dimensional models of all the Platonic and Archimedian solids in step-by-step instructions.

A classic early reading book for Steiner-Waldorf Classes 1 and 2 (age 6-8).

Meet Charlie McCandlewick, who sweeps the bogle creatures of the night out from under your bed, on your stairs and away from your windows. But what does Charlie do with the beasties next?

A braw Scots story for bairns! Welcome to Thistle Street where you'll meet friendly folk and fun Scots words.

A day in the life of a fun-loving little boy, told in nursery-style verse.

Catriona secretly tries on her Christmas present, and Mac wants to climb the 'Much Decorated' Christmas tree. What could possibly go wrong in the Edinburgh household?

Third edition of a classic reference on child development which explains the characteristics of first-, second- and third-born people.

An in-depth look at the themes of the Grail Quest, and at Gawain, a complex figure who holds opposites in balance.

Addiction is one of the most critical problems of our modern world, affecting children as much as adults. We face not only a widespread dependency on illicit substances, but also addictions to food, beverages, cigarettes and alcohol, as well as electronic gadgetry, online social networks, and entertainment media within a culture of violence, along with excessive and unhealthy sexual practices. This book explores the overall health consequences of addictive behaviour in children and young people, as well as its underlying causes. Drawing on anthroposophical insights, the author sees the child holistically as body, soul and spirit on a developmental journey from newborn to adult. He examines specific addictions through case histories taken from his clinical practice, and offers a tried and tested method to understand and manage each individual child or young person who succumbs to such dependencies. This book will be of value to parents, teachers and health professionals who work with children and adolescents; to young people and adults caught up in unhealthy addictive behaviour; and to all those who wish to understand better their own human nature.

Shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Award 2013. On his own. Outracing the dogs. Outsmarting the raiders. Can he rescue his family? Survivors of the red fever epidemic battle on in a Scotland overrun by super-intelligent dogs and terrorised by the evil General. When the General's raiders capture Toby's dad and sister, he must save them. He invades a fort, befriends a wolf-girl and steals a speed boat. But will he find the General and free the prisoners?

Karl Koenig explores the personal stories of twenty-nine pioneers whose work and experiences helped shape the late nineteenth-century.

Explores the power of symbols in human culture, covering ancient history, science, music and art.

Lewis hates being a puffin and longs to do something different with his life. Could the circus be the answer?

Young slave boy Milon has adventures around the ancient Mediterranean, finally finding freedom with a group of early Christians in Rome. Ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (ages eleven to twelve).

A collection of essays on sustainable solutions to the current global crisis, from Schumacher College.

Helps parents and teachers understand children's learning processes, and provides practical ways to nurture them in the first seven years, using teachers' own etheric bodies.

Explains and provides exercises for the techniques of rhythmic body oiling as developed by Ita Wegman and Margarethe Hauschka.

Shows how to create beautiful pictures, as well as table-top scenes, from unspun sheep's wool.

Interprets the majestic events of Genesis for our modern-day understanding.

A new girl arrives at Cloudberry Castle School of Dance and threatens to outshine Katie. Who will win the starring role? Book Two in the Cloudberry series.

Shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards 2012. Ross is fed up with being on the losing side, as Bruntsfield Primary football team suffer another humiliating defeat. But after football practice each week he goes to visit his grandmother, and this week she has a special present for him. Pat digs out a pair of old football boots and strip which belonged to her father, who once played for Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Ross is amazed that his great-grandfather, Jack, had played for the famous Hearts. As he finds out more about Jack, an incredible story unfolds -- a tale of Edinburgh's young heroes and a battalion of footballers and fans who fought in the First World War at the Battle of the Somme. Based on the true story of the 16th Royal Scots, otherwise known as the 'Hearts Battalion', this moving book brings a fascinating moment of Scottish history to life. Jim Killgore interweaves the present day life of an ordinary football-mad boy with a story of young men who volunteered for war. He focuses on the friendships that develop as the lads play football and learn to become soldiers together, making this remarkable story enjoyable and accessible for young people.

Stories, songs, games and craft ideas as well as simple recipes and remedies, to help children engage with and learn about the secrets, magic and wisdom of trees.

On his eleventh birthday, schoolboy Magnus Fin found out that he is half selkie, part human, part seal. Although he looks like a boy and lives on land, he can breathe underwater. When a rusty metal chest is flung ashore in a storm, Magnus Fin decides to investigate. But he injures his hand on the strange box, and his sealskin starts to show through. His teacher realises that there's something very unusual about Magnus Fin -- and rumours start to spread. Deep in the ocean, the great sea god Neptune has problems of his own. The treasures of wisdom have been stolen, and his memory and powers are fading fast. Could his missing treasure be inside the chest that's been washed ashore? Magnus Fin is the only one who can find out and restore order under the sea. But a young journalist is investigating the rumours about 'fish people'. Can Magnus Fin complete his mission before the selkie secret is revealed and his selkie family are forced to leave the bay forever? Janis Mackay also wrote the Kelpies Prize-winning Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest, and Magnus Fin and the Moonlight Mission. This is the third book in the series.