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Winter 2021/2022 Titles
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Our world is full of books on all aspects of spiritual teaching, from the serious academic to the borderline flaky, but now, suddenly, this little book appears like a jewel in the rock face of inspirational literature. Throughout his long and challenging life Russel Williams has been quietly dispersing his unique teachings to small groups, seeking no recognition or reward, just quietly changing lives. Now, well into his 90s, he has agreed to allow Steve Taylor to put together and publish both the story of his life and the essence of his teachings. Russel Williams received almost no education, after attending 17 different schools he finally left and started work at the age of 11. So this is no formal doctrine, but the freshness and clarity of thought that arises from the creativity of an empty mind. A jewel of a book to read from cover to cover, then read all over again.
Paperback, 171pp, 2015
£14.21 £17.99
Kyle is a much-loved author at Cygnus. He has done a number of decks already but this I think is the first that doesn’t involve angels or representations of beings of any kind. Instead they are mostly doorways, windows and wonderful mystical symbols. They are in his usual otherworldly style – painted by Jennifer Hawkyard, who also created the Angel Guide Oracle with him – and just hold the promise of “the beyond”. They are genuinely beautiful and draw you in: images include Annunaki Light Codes, The Divine Matrix, Higher Heart Activation and Sirius Star Blessings. It’s a way of bridging to other realms, to that which is beyond. It’s also called an Oracle and the book enclosed give suggestions for use, but for me it’s best as a vision of the cosmos on a broader and more radiant level. It’s an exciting and inspiring deck.
176pp, 144 x 100 mm, 44 Cards, Boxed Set, 2021, RRP £17.99
£15.99 £23.00
£10.50 £12.99
In her twenties Cara found herself in hospital about to have much of her colon removed. This wake-up call led her to come up with some better strategies for daily life and to learn all she could about the workings of the digestive system. Here then she has developed a revolutionary approach to thriving with IBS and IBD through understanding, loving and listening to your gut. There are plentiful notes at the back which show how well the book has been researched and plenty of UK-centred resources: she is a UK author. Tens of thousands of copies of Gut by Giulia Enders have been sold and there will be a lot of interest in a more practical title like this one. The book is full of tips and exercises that will help people with any level of inconvenience or disability. If you sort your gut out, your whole life can improve.
304pp, 217 x 138 mm, Paperback, 2022, RRP £12.99