Michael Johnstone Books

Despite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places wile flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book seeks to present freemasonry in the context of a long and oboile ancestry stretching back over 2000 years and through the laudable aims espoused by its founding fathers. The Freemasons examines: - The roots of Freemasonry and it's spread around the world - The brotherhood's rites and rituals, its ideals and virtues - The influence of Freemasonry on modern notions of democracy and the rights of the individual - The role of Freemaonry in thre lives of some of the most famous men in history, including Jonathan Swift, Isaac Newton, Benamin Franklin, George Washington and Winston Churchill The Freemasons celebrates the ways in which the true Masonic principles of brotherly love and truth have shaped the world for the better

An young aviator's addition to an exciting and informative series integrates lively text with full-color illustrations to draw the reader into the myriad of flying machines with a technical spread that details each part and its function.

A wise, accessible guide that makes the spiritual and ethical teachings of the yogic tradition immediately relatable to our practice on the mat—and in our everyday relationships and activities “There is no daily practice without some formal training; and there is no deep spiritual training without the mess of relational life. The two are one,” says Michael Stone. At the root of yoga practice there is a vast and intriguing philosophy that teaches the ethics of nonviolence, patience, honesty, and respect. Innovative teacher Michael Stone draws from numerous disciplines—including Buddhism and psychotherapy—to provide an in-depth, completely clear explanation of yogic philosophy, along with teachings on how to bring our understanding of yoga theory to deeper levels through our practice on the mat—and through our relationships with others. Yoga, says Stone, is a practice that helps us be more present with the actual, fluid life we are living right now—and there is no yoga without the conditions of your life. This book describes how to work with those conditions and how to fully appreciate yoga as a practice of being intimate with moment-to-moment reality.

Explore the art of divination with this comprehensive guide that covers tarot, tea leaf reading, palmistry, astrology, and crystal ball gazing. Readers will learn to predict future events and access universal guidance through these ancient techniques. This book is part of the Arcturus Inner Self Guides series, designed to introduce transformative spiritual practices in an accessible manner, making it ideal for beginners interested in the esoteric arts. Beautifully designed, it serves as a perfect starting point for those seeking spiritual growth.

From side-splitters to monsters, knock-knocks, waiter humor, silly rhymes and loony limericks, classroom cut-ups, and more, here are 1,000 jokes that kids of all ages will love to laugh out loud to. And their parents will too!Did you hear about the stupid pianist who kept banging his head against the keys?He was playing by ear.Waiter! Waiter! Do you have chicken legs?No sir. I always walk like this.And 998 more guaranteed laugh-getters!

This is a one-volume edition of three stories from The Spook Files series, in which Damian Ross thwarts an alien attack on a satellite launch, Carrie Potter finds herself face to face with an alien-possessed Egyptian mummy, and Zak Hawkins discovers his computer has a lethal alien bug.

To create deep change you have to disturb people, or at least risk doing so. Shaking people out of their comfort zones generates the possibility of change and brings out hidden resources that people need to navigate unfamiliar waters. This book is the first comprehensive roadmap of provocation as the essential change leadership tool.

Are you prepared to see into your future?Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot or playing cards, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one. Michael Johnstone examines the well-known techniques from around the world in this enlightening guide.This beautiful gold-embossed hardback is the perfect companion on this journey. Hone your skills in these ancient forms of divination to reveal secrets that can point you in the direction of your dreams.