Books published by Collective Ink

A detailed and easy to use resource for Fairylore.

An unique analysis of four cultural works of depression and what they say about our society and our time.

Critical life lessons learned at the threshold of the afterlife, collated by psychic medium and near-death experience expert, Debra Diamond.

The first book-length study of the work of Alphonso Lingis' philosophical works.

The left must learn to argue.

We can learn from the ancient Celts, who were in tune with their environment and showed respect and reverence for all living things. By following their meditative practices we can tune in to our intuitive powers, and learn to listen...

The journey to a mindful way of being, for those who want to truly know the power of mindfulness.

A journey into the social lives of meaninglessness.

Relax Kids is a source of brilliantly imaginative meditations so sensitively and creatively written and beautifully illustrated. Neil Hawkes

How the transition from analogue to digital, and the rise of animation and simulation transform our concepts of life in contemporary culture.

The main affirmation of artistic practice must today happen through thinking about the conditions and the status of the artists work. Only then can it be revealed that what is a part of the speculations of capital is not art itself, but mostly artistic life. Artist at Work examines the recent changes in the labour of an artist and addresses them from the perspective of performance.

A philosophical examination of the theoretical terrain of contemporary Maoism premised on the counter-intuitive assumption that Maoism did not emerge as a coherent theory until the end of the 1980s.

The Art of Ritual takes you through every step of ritual format from the basics to the more unusual. What ritual is, how to create it, work with it and all the different aspects and stages of putting a ritual together and how to get the best out of it whether you are a solitary or within a group. From set up through the entire process including the cake...this book covers just about all you should need to know to give you the best ritual experience. Drawn from the authors own teachings and experiences this book also shares a variety or different ritual scripts and suggestions along with those from members of her coven.

Hekate, Queen of Witches and the Shadow-Lands, haunts the pages of this devotional bringing magic and enchantment into your lives.

This book is a multi-faceted exploration and critique of the human condition as it is presently manifested. It addresses science and philosophy, explores the underlying nature of reality, the state of our society and culture, the influence of the mainstream media, the nature of free will and a number of other topics. Each of these examinations contributes an angle to an emerging idea gestalt that challenges present mainstream views and behaviors and offers a sane alternative. The book is organized as a series of short and self-contained essays, most of which can be read in under one hour.

The Shamanic Handbook of Sacred Tools and Ceremonies is the perfect companion book for all budding and well-practiced shamans, wise men and women who partake in sacred ceremonial, ritual and healing work. It also serves as an excellent introduction into the practical side of earth-centred traditions. As you begin your path as a Shaman, of the One who knows, your journey will be one of remembrance as you connect with the oldest and most holistic traditions of the ancestors.

52 star meditations for under 5s

Just as a relationship needs love and sex to nurture it, so there are times when lies and secrets are necessary too. Some people seem to be able to get the balance just right without really trying very hard at all, while others never do seem to 'get it'. Yet it's an easy trick to learn and here's your chance, because all these things and lots more are covered in vivid detail: Why personality matters and how to work it out; Understanding the amazing differences between men and women; How to get off to a good start; How to get back on track when things go wrong; Dealing with sexual difficulties - easily; Handling a break up by taking charge and ending it elegantly. Sharing your life with another is not an easy task - in fact the surprise is not so much that it often doesn't work but that it can be spectacularly successful! From page one onwards, you will begin to gain a stunning insight into how you can find and keep the love you've always wanted. Written by an expert in relationships and human nature, this book can set you on your way to true happiness.

A book full of magical meditations to enhance your child's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Many people crave a spiritual life without wanting to belong to rigid religions with the almost unavoidable power structures and politics that involves. This book explores how to construct your own spiritual path, considering the implications of seeking a spiritual life without wanting organised religion to dominate it. As such it has applications for Pagans, atheists, agnostics, heretics from any mainstream faith, and seekers of all kinds.

A chakra in our breasts that emits spiritual nourishment into life a secret substance in our bodies to heal the earth a direct connection from our wombs to the creative center of the universeIn Body of Wisdom, Hilary Hart identifies nine hidden powers alive in women's bodies and instincts, waiting to be used in contemporary challenges such as the creation of community, healing of the earth, and the restoration of life's spiritual nature. Based on interviews with the world's most visionary spiritual teachers and womens dreams and experiences, Body of Wisdom ushers in a new spirituality in which the body and the shared body of the earth are known as a seat of mystical power and women take responsibility for spiritual work that only they can do.

As Holderlin was to Martin Heidegger and Mallarme to Jacques Derrida, so is H.P. Lovecraft to the Speculative Realist philosophers.