Step into the mythic voice of Britain's greatest bard.For centuries, the legendary bard Taliesin has been celebrated as poet, prophet, and shapeshifter—the radiant voice of Celtic myth. In this evocative new collection, internationally acclaimed author John Matthews gathers decades of his own visionary poems inspired by Taliesin's song.Here the ancient bard speaks again: of Arthur and Merlin, of the Goddess and the Grail, of battles between light and dark, ...

An accessible and authoritative compendium of key concepts in acting, this book reveals how the craft has been understood by the world's leading practitioners and theorists.What is 'truthful' acting? Am I 'freeing the voice' and being 'authentic' in my performance? The idioms of acting can both delight and confound. While enthusiastic theatregoers and aspiring actors may be attracted to studio slang, theorists and practitioners of the craft will argue fiercely over...

Whom does the Grail serve?The mysterious and powerful legends surrounding the Grail, often identified with the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, provide a rich literature with its origins and meanings veiled by the distance of centuries. What has come down to us is an inheritance of early Celtic tales interwoven with mediaeval romance into a tapestry of magical stories full of symbols and wondrous events which still resonate strongly in human consciousness. Arthurian scholar J...

Navigating the Ever-Evolving Landscape" is a comprehensive guide that explores the dynamic world of technology adoption. From understanding consumer behavior to harnessing the power of innovation, this book offers valuable insights and strategies to leverage the latest tools and platforms for success. In this conversational, engaging, and often humorous book, you’ll discover: •Why most people think they aren’t creative (and why they’re wrong). Spoiler: Innovation isn’t about creating the n...

The Zaharets, the land between the Vori Wastes and the Plains of Aeco, is well-known as the Land of Risings. Dominated by the rising city-states of Ameena Noani and Sentem, facing each other along the great War Road, the Zaharets has always been home to powerful civilizations. Beastmen ruins dot the landscape, a constant reminder of the Kingdom of Sin and the fragility of the Law of Men. Even older are the great ruins of the Hulathi, the legendary sea peoples, and the Hannic mansions seale...

Fully illustrated collection of rare and previously unpublished tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, retold for a new generation by leading Arthurian expert, John Matthews, introduced by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film, Excalibur, and illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien artist, John Howe.It is a time of magic and adventure, of chivalry and courtly love, when great evil must be met with heroic deeds. It is a time of King Arthur and h...

What if the Grail is not only a relic of legend—but a path of transformation?For centuries the Holy Grail has haunted the imagination of poets, mystics, and seekers. It has been called a cup, a stone, a cauldron of ancient power, even a mystery hidden within the human soul. But behind the legend lies a deeper story—one of spiritual challenge, inner healing, and the timeless quest for meaning.In The Gifts of the Grail, renowned Arthurian scholar Joh...

Everywhere we look we see wounded people, hurt by their childhood, by their relationships, by the cultural milieu in which they live. Increasing numbers seek psychiatric help, alternative therapies, healing, and encounter groups. However, valuable though such work has proved to be, it has tended to lack concern for the spiritual dimension of the human experience - the realm of the soul. Many of us suffer from fractured souls, a circumstance brought about by the very nature of ...

In The Dinosaur Who Loved Ice Cream, Denny the Dinosaur is on a quest for the sweetest treat he can find—ice cream! But when he discovers a mountain of frozen goodness, things quickly spiral into a sticky, hilarious mess. Denny and his dinosaur friends work together to throw the wildest ice cream party the jungle has ever seen, complete with epic flavor experiments, chaotic ice cream fights, and a giant sundae that takes teamwork to build. Packed with wacky adventures and sweet fu...

Get ready for a sugary-sweet, upside-down adventure in The Upside Down Day of Donuts! When gravity takes a vacation, Cherry and Kenny find themselves chasing floating donuts and bouncing over upside-down furniture in a topsy-turvy town. With a jump rope lasso, a backpack full of sprinkles, and their wits, the twins race to catch runaway jelly donuts before they drift into outer space. Along the way, they meet Professor Puff, a baker-scientist who accidentally reversed gravity with...

Oliver the cat has a very special secret: he can turn invisible! But when he accidentally makes a sandwich vanish along with him, it’s up to him and his best friend, Picklesworth the talking pickle, to figure out what’s going on. As they chase invisible crumbs and uncover magical mysteries, they meet floating ghosts, mischievous squirrels, and a sandwich that seems to have a mind of its own. With plenty of laughs and unexpected twists, The Invisible Cat and the Ghostly Sandwich is...

Voyages with the Celtic Saints recounts the inspired lives of the Celtic saints, who carried the torch of the new faith of Christianity to the wild tribespeople of Britain and Ireland. Finding many parallels between their own wisdom and that of the Druids and other teachers of the Celtic people, they adapted their own teachings to include and reshape that of the older wisdom.• Features stories from the lives of 14 inspiring Celtic saints who lived between the third and seve...