John Matthews: 69 books
Drawing and Painting
Children and Visual Representation
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2003
`This book is a tremendous resource for any early years setting. It enables us and encourages us to explore the process of artistic development through a fresh and inclusive lens' - Nursery World
`This book is a welcome update of an informative text describing the process of children's mark...
by Caitlin Matthews, John Matthews
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2010
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world. This compendium of magical creatures explores the history, folklore and mythology of fascinating beasts throughout all the...
Walkers Between the Worlds
The Western Mysteries from Shaman to Magus
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2004
A comprehensive overview of the Western perennial tradition--the hermetic tradition and the ancient earth wisdom of shamanic indigenous peoples
• Provides practical exercises to reawaken mystical awareness and reconnect with the ancient mystery traditions of our ancestors
• Reveals...
Arthurian Magic
A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Camelot
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2017
Discover a system of magical work based on the stories of Arthur and his legendary realm. With meditations, rituals, visualizations, and pioneering shamanic techniques, Arthurian Magic leads you on a profound soul journey designed to raise consciousness and unleash deep levels of wisdom. Discover...
The Art of Childhood and Adolescence
The Construction of Meaning
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2003
The Art of Childhood and Adolescence is composed of completely new research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes an important contribution to the theory of children's development and to practitioners' understanding, as well as suggesting new...
Starting from Scratch
The Origin and Development of Expression, Representation and Symbolism in Human and Non-Human Primates
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2010
This book compares the beginning of symbolic thought in human infancy with that of our close primate relatives, the chimpanzees. The author investigates the precursors of symbolism by studying the actions and interactions of a small group of these intelligent, non-human primates who live in Singapore...
The Steampunk Tarot Ebook
Wisdom from the Gods of the Machine
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2017
Imagine a time when vast helium-fueled airships took the place of aircraft, and where the hunger for adventure and exploration took the human race into stranger places than we ever imagined. The Steampunk Tarot imagines this in an alternate-reality tarot where The Technomage is king and the Punk Diva...
by John Matthews Manly
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015
This book is intended as a companion volume to Contemporary British Literature; but the differences between conditions in America and in England have made it necessary to alter somewhat the original plan. In America today we have a few excellent writers who challenge comparison with the best of present-day...
The Book of Celtic Verse
A Treasury of Poetry, Dreams & Visions
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
An inspirational collection of Celtic Poetry compiled by the leading authority on the Celtic tradition.
by John Matthews
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2011
The myths and legends of King Arthur and his knights, of the enchanter Merlin, and of their quests and adventures, form one of the greatest cycles of stories ever composed. In this book the most important tales are explored in depth by one of the world's best known authorities on this subject. Also...
by John Matthews
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2016
Reflections on Life is a series of poems covering one mans journey through lifeits trials, failures, successes, and dreams. It is a reflection of lifes true values and ultimate satisfaction. This collection is dedicated to my friends and my family, who have given me love and comfort. I especially...
by John Matthews
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Probably the oldest known spiritual discipline, shamanism is the timeless art of living in harmony with creation, providing a universal system to work with today, whatever our religion or spiritual affiliation may be. A reflection of a living tradition with a supremely practical approach to life,...
Wild Magic
The Wildwood Tarot Workbook
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Want to delve deeper into the concepts that made The Wildwood Tarot wildly popular? This workbook further explores those powerful ancient traditions.
Wild Magic invokes the power of the Wildwood—the Green Man and Green Woman, as well as all the living archetypes of the forest, such as Herne the...
by John Matthews, Mark Ryan
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2016
The identity of Robin Hood has been questioned many times since the Outlaw of Sherwood first sprang to fame in the twelfth century. No two authorities seem able to agree as to his origins, antecedents, or even whether or not he was a historical personage or a mythical figure. Historians, both amateur...