Sky Knowledge
A unique book, an intelligent and surprising exploration of humankind’s
relationship to the sky and stars, which not only re-discovers the ancient basis of
astrology, but also stirs up many important aspects of humankind’s past and
future. Very full and thought-provoking.
Read the Preface (PDF file, 60k)
The accompanying online almanacks contain specially-formatted
astronomical data showing the current state of the solar system. This may help
to correlate our life and infer a proper connection to the cosmos.
Then there are the Feedback and Repository options
on this web page, for readers to expand their experience further
(see below).
500 pages, AUD 39.95 AVAILABLE NOW -
in stores Feb.14, 2009
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Ancient Skies
A fully illustrated book with fascinating new images and notions emerging
from humankind’s earliest astronomy and astrology. A companion to
Sky Knowledge, featuring ancient constellation systems,
and showing both the star patterns and suggested pictorial forms manifest in
naked-eye observation:
- the Babylonian whole-sky map, the oldest complete
constellation system, named Mulapin; based
on a new rendering of ancient text from clay tablets.
- the Indian lunar mansions, or nakshatras;
twenty-seven evocative divisions of the ecliptic.
- the 28 Chinese lunar mansions, or xiu.
- two lesser known zodiacs.
This book also has some simplified material based on theories and systems
discussed in Sky Knowledge.
~200 pages, AUD 35.00 UNDER WAY
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Astro-Logical almanacks & journals
Based on the system and format presented at the end of Sky Knowledge,
astronomical almanacks or journals (which have space for personal notes) can be
produced ON DEMAND for any period, past or future:
- plain bound almanacks, 4 days per sheet - AUD 1.95 per month
- decorated journal pages, 2 days per sheet - AUD 2.95 per month
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Attractively bound year-journals for the forthcoming year are
also available, ideal as gifts. They have one day per page - AUD 29.95
[--printed version still under development--]
See the book Sky Knowledge for access to the online Almanack.
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Language for the World
A journey through basic linguistics and orthography, by means of the creation
of a new language, complete with its own unique grammar, vocabulary and script.
The implications of the result are far-reaching.
Ongoing developments in the new language can be contributed to and
observed via the Feedback and Repository options on this web page
(see below).
~300 pages, AUD 35.00 ALMOST READY
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Thai : serious yet simple
A concisely presented book for anyone wanting to learn to speak, read and write the
Thai language. It is a straightforward guide, focusing on the essentials of structure.
It has a two-way Lexicon, and features chapters on the Lanna script and Isan (northeast)
dialect. Slim enough to tuck into a backpack; designed for easy reference and self-study
wherever and whenever you need it.
146 pages, AUD 23.95 AVAILABLE NOW
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Handbook of Future Music
A straightforward but universal analysis of music, with many ideas for
both musicians and listeners, beginners and maestros, bored
or disenchanted with the direction of modern music.
~200 pages, AUD 28.95 UNDER WAY
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Kit of Power
A short, inspirational guide for modern drummers, showing the potential
of drumming and percussion, and how drummers could contribute to the future
of music.
~100 pages, AUD 18.95 IN EARLY STAGES
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Business of the Species
What business do we have even being here?
Survival has taken many forms throughout the history of our species,
and most familiar today is the task of making money to support our lifestyles.
How pure “survival” may differ qualitatively from
real human needs and talents, and what the difference
means for the fate of our species, is explored in this book.
~200 pages, AUD 32.95 IN EARLY STAGES
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Space Knowledge
Actually about architecture, and the way we, with human sensibilities,
interact with the space around us. Then about how we can encourage harmony
through the thoughtful design and use of our physical environment.
~160 pages, AUD 27.95 IN EARLY STAGES
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Nergal & Ereshkigal
A novel based on the ancient Mesopotamian myth. This beautiful,
symbolic story features one of the most extraordinary female characters
of all literature.
~170 pages, AUD 19.95 IN EARLY STAGES
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