The Ivy Press: 69 books

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Scorpio the Scorpion the zodiac’s frankly scary power-obsessed sex UXB. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. Although in your case Scorpio, the thin line between...

A new trinity for our time. We are members of a one-earth society, and caring for the earth and soul is interrelated! This is the message of Satish Kumar, the internationally-respected peace and environment activist who has been gently setting the agenda for change for over 50 years. In Soil,...

Consider a world where gold is worthless, everybody earns the same amount, banks do not exist and international trade is banned. Would our lives be better if all work was fun, debt was wiped out and anybody could live wherever they wanted? What would happen if we banned adverts, stopped shopping and...

Surrounded by mystique, the world of wine can be intimidating for the novice. What’s the difference between bouquet and nose? Is Rioja a wine or a region? What’s an appellation? And are you prepared to ask any of those questions at a dinner party or in a restaurant? 30-Second Wine...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Pisces the Fish, the zodiac’s charming substance enthusiast. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. Being Pisces, you will be grievously hurt and disappointed...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Cancer the Crab, the zodiac’s big momma guilt-tripper. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. This will send you into a grim ecstasy of worry and self-loathing,...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Libra the Scales, the zodiac’s crossdressing grande horizontale. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. That doesn’t impress you much, Libra; no-one can resist...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Taurus the Bull, the zodiac’s intransigent stuff addict. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. Not that it bothers you Taurus, as you know you are right anyway,...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Aquarius the Water Carrier, the zodiac’s resident heartless alien. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. Although fascinating, it doesn’t bother you, because...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Sagittarius the Archer, the zodiac’s tactfree adrenalin junkie. Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. Like you care, Sagittarius; shrugging off the bad stuff...

The emotional responses to death are unpredictable and individual, with denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance all natural stages of the grief cycle. Mindfulness & The Journey of Bereavement explores the universal, life-changing journey of grief and offers insight into how we can understand...

Eyes with more than 6,000 separate lenses; bodies so hairy that they attract pollen by static; the ability to communicate by dancing... bee stats are endlessly engrossing. And the bee is as important to the production of human food as any machine; without the bees to pollinate them, most of our crops...

Born under a bad sign? Of course you were, we all were. In this case Leo the Lion, the zodiac’s divalicious power freak. (Check out your riders). Everyone knows their bright starry self, but the Darkside Zodiac reveals what you are like on the bad days. Not that you’d give a damn, Leo; whatever...

For thousands of years, flags have been used to identify countries and cultures, people and places. Today, the flags of the world can still provide a key to discovering the national identity and history of each and every country in the international community. Presented in a neat directory format, this book offers nearly 300 flags, each alongside the story of its provenance and design.