Books published by Floris Books

Challenges modern ideas on the interaction of science, nature and human culture, with far-reaching consequences for how we govern our world.

Traces the origins of the story of King Arthur and the Grail, and explores the parallels between the quest for the Grail and the medieval search for the Philosopher's Stone.

Explores the relationship between the human soul and the stars, which has been central to Western thought and other cultures for thousands of years.

A collection of enchanting eastern adventure tales for children who are themselves learning to become clever and brave.

A collection of stories represented by the carvings at Rosslyn Chapel, drawn from the beginnings of the world, Ancient Egypt, the Holy Land, Celtic myth and Scottish history.

An account of the two Jesus children whose destinies would come together at the temple in Jerusalem, and of the remainder of Jesus' childhood up until his baptism.

Peter Russell argues that global communications and the internet are helping to link the minds of humanity together to form a single, global brain and consciousness with remarkable potential.

Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle's Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. This is a wonderful book to help children understand where their clothes come from and the traditional craft of working with wool.

The mixter-maxter kitten just wants to be loved for being himself. Will he ever find a permanent home? A funny, heart-warming story set in Edinburgh with lively illustrations.

This book describes a highly effective approach to stress management and personal development. Using heart-based exercises that help manage and transform extreme emotions, it is possible to deal with many forms of stress, anxiety and depression, without resorting to drugs or psychotherapy. The benefits of these unique, easily practised exercises can be felt within days.This edition contains relaxation and self-motivation exercises, and a wider variety of case studies demonstrating real results. There is also a useful Question and Answer section.This book is an essential read for anyone who wants to take their physical and emotional health into their own hands.

The invaluable guide for parents for planning and executing the perfect children's party. Contains 240 games and activities.

What can you do when a child just won't listen? How we speak to each other is at the very heart of human relationships. Children are often much better than adults at reading between the lines and deciphering the messages we send through body language and tone of voice. This is an invaluable handbook for parents and teachers on how to communicate better with children. It covers all aspects of talking to and, importantly, listening to children, including communication with children of different ages and understanding the wider situation in which the conversation is taking place. The author translates the theory into practical, everyday solutions. There are useful exercises throughout, to help us communicate more successfully.

Argues for the importance of the Old Testament prophets for the modern world.

Follows Karl Koenig's spiritual journey from his early years to the end of his life, through the words of his diaries.

The story of Karl Koenig's remarkable life and work.

Looks at how Christian festivals fit into the structure and rhythms of the earth and the cosmos. Originally given as lectures to Steiner School parents.

Clara and Neil have always known the MacArthurs, the little people who live under Arthur's Seat, in Holyrood Park, but they are not quite prepared for what else is living under the hill. Feuding faery lords, missing whisky, magic carpets, firestones and ancient spells ... where will it end? And how did it all start? Set against the backdrop of the Edinburgh Fringe and Military Tattoo this is a fast-paced comic adventure, full of magic, mayhem and mystery ... and a dragon.

Pioneering work on bud and plant shapes, indicating there are universal laws which guide an organism's growth into predetermined patterns.

Over thirty legends and folk tales reflect the season around Easter and early summer.The stories follow the cycle of seasonal festivals, including Ascension and Whitsun. Authors include the Grimm brothers, Tolstoy, Chekhov and Lagerloef.

A resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers for botany, Classes 5 and 6 (age 10-12).

Offers a spiritual dimension to Paul's background and provides a deeper understanding of this great Christian figure and his teaching.

Emil Bock reveals a new understanding of the Jesus' incarnation on earth and rediscovers the miracles of the Gospels for the skeptical mind.

Fergus can't believe it when his brand-new digital watch starts going backwards. Then he crashes (literally) into gadget-loving Murdo and a second mystery comes to light: cats are going missing all over the neighbourhood. As the two boys start to investigate, they find help in some unexpected places.

A comprehensive guide to holistic home care for those nursing children and adults through an illness.

Investigates why Steiner-Waldorf schools attach such importance to art in education and why Rudolf Steiner himself brought artistic training into all fields of further education.

A jargon-free picture of the key components of a Steiner-Waldorf education, ideal for parents and teachers.