Floris publish books in two main areas: non-fiction for adults, and books for children. Within our non-fiction list, we focus on quality books which look at the world a little differently. Our books cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living, including Steiner-Waldorf education, biodynamics and organics, holistic health, philosophy of the natural world, mind body spirit, parenting and child health, philosophy of human life and religion & spirituality.
We're also the largest children's book publisher in Scotland. We publish board and picture books for 0-7 year olds, including international stories in translation and nostalgic classics from illustrators such as Elsa Beskow, as well as the Picture Kelpies range of Scottish picture books; story books and anthologies for 6-10 year olds; and the Kelpies, a much-loved range of Scottish children's fiction for 1-15 year olds. We also publish a wide range of craft and activity books suitable for children and adults of all ages.
An overview of world history from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial Revolutions. A resource for Steiner/Waldorf teachers of Class 8 (ages 13-14 year). Charles Kovacs, was born in Austria. He left his native country in 1938 at the time of the Anschluss and joined the British Army in East ......
Put on your ruff and step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of the infamous queen. Marys story is told from the perspective of her young servant Alec.
In 1908, Rudolf Steiner gave a series of lectures about the Book of Revelation. He showed that the messages to the seven churches and the unsealing of the seven seals should be understood as references to initiation. In this light, the great images of the Apocalypse take on new meaning. As well as being a Steiner-Waldorf class teacher, Charles ......
Bock interprets John's rich pictorial language, often found harsh and mysterious, and we understand that John is dealing with the universal problems of spiritual development. This is not just a detailed commentary on the Apocalypse. It is a profound and encouraging examination of the needs of man in today's world, and shows how we can read the ......
An old woman wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs, except apples. So she sets off to market, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case...
Rediscovering the Gods in Myth, Science and Astrology
The modern world is passing through a time of critical change on many levels: cultural, political, ecological and spiritual. We are witnessing the decline and dissolution of the old order, the tumult and uncertainty of a new birth. Against this background, there is an urgent need for a coherent framework of meaning to guide and to lead us beyond ......
A stunning collection of Elsa Beskow's classic vintage illustrations to decorate any home. The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been beloved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. Her nostalgic artwork transports readers to an idyllic Sweden at the turn of the 20th century. This beautiful ......
''Ascent of Man'' is nothing less than an overview of the spiritual development of humankind. Eleanor Merry, a renowned author and philosopher, applies her wide-ranging knowledge of esoteric wisdom to argue that the past ages of the world must first be reviewed before the significance of the current age can be understood. Her grand survey covers ......
Telling people you hear voices doesnt win you many friends. Especially when youre starting high school. Especially when everyone thinks youre just like your troublemaking big sister.
Lilys hoping to put all the madness of the previous summer behind her but with serious friend dramas, nasty rumours and a big ......
