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.
The nature of the human 'soul' is difficult to describe or quantify, but it is nonetheless something which we know exists in the depths of our being.In this classic work, Karl K and ouml;nig considers the different characteristics of the soul. He looks at pain, anxiety, fear, shame and anger, and he distinguishes four stages of consciousness: ......
Building on his earlier research Lawrence Edwards examines the influence of celestial motion on the form of plants, embryos, and the heart. His statistical analysis of bud shapes, begun in the 1960s, leads him to suggest that all living forms are affected by patterns in time as well as space, with all of life and nature passing through vast cycles ......
'Well, I didn't ask to be a pigeon! _ I wanted to be an eagle, didn't I? _ Why couldn't we have been eagles instead of pigeons? What a life! Nothing but cooo, cooo and peck, peck, all the time. ' '- This is the High Street not the Highlands! We're no here to cause a sensation, and - if it weren't for your stupidity, we wouldn't be here in the ......
Charles Kovacs characterizes different plants, from fungi, algae and lichens, to the lilly and rose families. He describes the parts of each plant and their growth cycle. It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12). About the Author: Charles Kovacs was born in Austria. He left his native country in 1938 at the ......
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 ......
Caring for a sick child or relative at home can be a daunting task, especially if longer-term care is involved. Advice on the best remedies and how to structure your care can be invaluable. This book covers all aspects of general home nursing, including the arrangement of the patient's room, meals, taking a temperature, and washing the ......
Describing the environment into which Saul was born, his education, his conversion before Damascus and his subsequent journeys, Bock's study gives a spiritual dimension to Paul's background, providing a deeper understanding of this great Christian figure and his teaching. Above all he shows that Paul was the apostle who carried Christianity ......
How can a scientifically-minded person approach the healings and miracles of the Gospels, including such events as the raising of Lazarus and the Resurrection itself? Emil Bock rediscovers the healings and miracles of Christ for the skeptical mind without minimising the difficulties. He brings together historical records and the geographical ......
* Winner of the 2005 Kelpies Prize for new Scottish writing for children * Major October launch in association with BRAW (U.K Books, Reading and Writing) children's network. 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: ......
