This author delves into the compelling and often unsettling aspects of human culture and folklore. Their work explores the mysterious and supernatural, from the enduring allure of vampires and the unsettling presence of ghosts and poltergeists, to the historical roots of disgust and the ecological implications of modern tales. With a keen analytical eye and a narrative that invites readers into the strange corners of our imagination, this author offers a unique perspective on phenomena that linger at the edge of our understanding. They are dedicated to collecting and dissecting these strange accounts, seeking to illuminate the hidden narratives that shape our collective consciousness.
The book explores the diverse magical specialists in Wales, such as prophets and physicians, who were often linked to witchcraft. It delves into the evolving beliefs surrounding witchcraft, highlighting the darker transformations that led to the use of cursing wells, some of which still exist today. This examination reveals the complex interplay between folklore, magic, and societal fears in Welsh culture.
Fairies: A Dangerous History tells the story of the many fairy terrors which lay behind Titania or Tinkerbell.
Introduces the homes that people fell in love with in the 1930s, and the fixtures and fittings that went in them. With nearly hundred illustrations and informative chapters on architectural styles, gardens, furnishings and technology in the home, this book seeks to serve as an introductory guide to the houses of the period. schovat popis
A photo-led coffee-table compendium of 50 buildings and structures that have helped to create the Wales we know today. Written by architectural historians Greg Stevenson and Mark Baker, with images by acclaimed photographer David Wilson, the book explores the idea of identity as expressed through a nation's "bricks and mortar." There are even a couple of buildings outside of Wales, a couple that have been lost, and one that moves every year to a different location.
Spectrum: Ambient/ Industrial/ Experimental Music Culture Magazine was one of the most well-respected underground zines dealing with post-industrial music in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Now twenty years on from the release of the first issue, Spectrum Compendium brings together all five issues, along with new material.
Scientists, industry, and the public are all interested in how what we eat affects our brain and mind. Stevenson and Francis provide a comprehensive account of this new and emerging science, written in an accessible style for both educated lay and scientific readers.