Wooden Books

Wooden Books Wooden Books - The Mathemagical Ancient Wizdom Series Wooden Books was founded in 1999 by designer John Martineau near Hay-on-Wye. Eco friendly and educational.

The aim was to produce a beautiful series of recycled books based on the philosophies, arts and sciences. Using the Beatrix Potter formula of text facing picture pages, and old-styles fonts, along with hand-drawn illustrations and 19th century engravings, the books were designed not to date. Small but stuffed with information. Big ideas in a tiny space. There are over 1,000,000 Wooden Books now in

print worldwide and growing, as readers from Canada to Korea, Greece to Spain, Japan to the Czech Republic all fall under the unique spell of this innovative series. Every page of every little Wooden Book can be quickly browsed on our groundbreaking website www.woodenbooks.com - try before you buy, just like in a bookshop. You can also design your own star-covered box-set, or download PDFs. New titles for autumn 2013 are 'Curves' by Lisa DeLong and 'Celtic Pattern' by Adam Tetlow

LOGIC - The Ancient Art of Reason by Earl Fontainelle, 2016How do you tell what's right from what's wrong? Can you alway...
25/01/2025

LOGIC - The Ancient Art of Reason by Earl Fontainelle, 2016

How do you tell what's right from what's wrong? Can you always? What's the difference between deduction, induction and abduction? What are the best techniques for making an argument logically sound? In this fascinating little book, the smallest on its subject ever produced, philosopher Dr Earl Fontainelle explores the ancient art of Logic and demonstrates some of the techniques that have long been used to triumph over the debates and deceptions which assail us every day.

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LOGIC - The Ancient Art of Reason by Earl Fontainelle, 2016INTRODUCTION"This book explores the fundamental elements of p...
24/01/2025

LOGIC - The Ancient Art of Reason by Earl Fontainelle, 2016

INTRODUCTION

"This book explores the fundamental elements of practical logic and the process of reasoning in action. Along the way, the reader will be challenged to question everyday assumptions, to identify common logical fallacies, to wrestle with intractable paradoxes and to take part in the ongoing search for truth."

INTRODUCTION"This book explores the fundamental elements of practical logic and the process of reasoning in action. Alon...
24/01/2025

INTRODUCTION

"This book explores the fundamental elements of practical logic and the process of reasoning in action. Along the way, the reader will be challenged to question everyday assumptions, to identify common logical fallacies, to wrestle with intractable paradoxes and to take part in the ongoing search for truth."

From LOGIC - The Ancient Art of Reason by Earl Fontainelle, 2016

THE EARLIEST SURVIVOR"Organic life sprang from one first cell, formed amid a swarm of molecular mosaics in a long lost p...
22/01/2025

THE EARLIEST SURVIVOR

"Organic life sprang from one first cell, formed amid a swarm of molecular mosaics in a long lost pool. Just how all the ingredients coalesced in the right circumstances, nobody knows, but happily, the mother of us all survived, replicated, diversified, and evolved."

Illustration by Cecily Kate Borthwick

From THE HUMAN BODY by Moff Betts, 2004

EARTH AND FIRE - transformation in gut and liver"Prometheus, chained to the rock of earthly life, had his pecked out eve...
20/01/2025

EARTH AND FIRE - transformation in gut and liver

"Prometheus, chained to the rock of earthly life, had his pecked out every day by a sea- eagle. By night it grew back to full size. Likewise, the liver sacrifices its resources and integrity to meet the bodily demands of each day, and by night it restores order, mends itself, synthesises new supplies, and makes ready for the sea-eagle that comes with the sunrise."

From THE HUMAN BODY by Moff Betts, 2004

THE HUMAN BODY - By Moff Betts, 2004Our bodies are the only things we ever truly own, yet most of of us haven't got a cl...
18/01/2025

THE HUMAN BODY - By Moff Betts, 2004

Our bodies are the only things we ever truly own, yet most of of us haven't got a clue what they are made of and how they manage to grow, thrive and survive everything we chuck at them. In this delightful little book, the smallest of its kind ever produced, Dr Betts tells the incredible story of the human body, and how it got to where it is today. With useful appendices and a glossary.

WOODEN BOOKS
Small Books, Big Ideas

INTRODUCTION"What follows starts with some history of our investigations into the body, then proceeds to examine the mic...
17/01/2025

INTRODUCTION

"What follows starts with some history of our investigations into the body, then proceeds to examine the microscopic mechanisms that have become the cornerstone of modern biology. The bulk of the book comprises a look at the functions of the major bodily systems, before ending with some examples of integration."

From THE HUMAN BODY by Moff Betts, 2004

❄️🌿 Frosted fractal ferns 🌿❄️“THE BARNSLEY FERN - fractal form and function:In 1988, Michael Barnsley discovered a theor...
15/01/2025

❄️🌿 Frosted fractal ferns 🌿❄️

“THE BARNSLEY FERN - fractal form and function:
In 1988, Michael Barnsley discovered a theorem which says that any shape at all can be described by a set of linear transformations. To discover what these transformations are, you simply make a collage of small copies of the shape which completely covers the large one. The greater the amount of self-similarity in the original shape, as in a maple leaf or a tree, the fewer transformations you will need.
A fern is self-similar in three ways: firstly, the whole leaf minus the bottom two leaflets looks like the whole leaf; secondly, the bottom left leaflet looks like the whole leaf; thirdly, the bottom right leaflet looks like the whole leaf except it bends in a different way.”

From FRACTALS by Oliver Linton, 2019

                                     

APHRODITE - VENUS: Goddess of Love"Swans, doves and swallows are sacred to her, asare roses, myrtle and apples. Dice and...
13/01/2025

APHRODITE - VENUS: Goddess of Love

"Swans, doves and swallows are sacred to her, as
are roses, myrtle and apples. Dice and mirrors are later attributes. She is the brightest and most beautiful of the five planets. Water is her element, copper her metal. She appears in words like venerous, venereal and aphrodisiac."

Illustrations:
1. Venus with her spear, flaming heart, and astrological Ta**us & Libra.
2. APHRODITE (Venus), riding with EROS (Amor/Cupid).

From PANTHEON - Gods & Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World by Philippa Lewis, 2023

WIND GODS"The ANEMOI were the gods of the four cardinal winds (see opposite), the children of EOS (Aurora, p.48) and AST...
10/01/2025

WIND GODS

"The ANEMOI were the gods of the four cardinal winds (see opposite), the children of EOS (Aurora, p.48) and ASTRAEUS. Important divinities for seafarers, they were ruled over by AE**US, son of Poseidon (lower, opposite). BOREAS was the stormy winter north wind, ravisher of maidens, whereas ZEPHYRUS was the warm spring west wind. A winged head with puffed cheeks was shorthand for all winds"

From PANTHEON: Gods & Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World by Philippa Lewis, 2023

PANTHEON: Gods & Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World by Philippa Lewis, 2023How many Muses are there? Who were the origin...
08/01/2025

PANTHEON: Gods & Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World by Philippa Lewis, 2023

How many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite’s (Venus’) handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with rare early illustrations with which to identify the gods and goddesses, author Philippa Lewis reveals the extraordinary characters and haunting myths of the classical pantheon, and shows that their legacy still lives on around us today.

HERBAL HEALERS by Glennie Kindred, 2002A great little book to have at hand for the year ahead!Need a boost? Feeling a bi...
03/01/2025

HERBAL HEALERS by Glennie Kindred, 2002

A great little book to have at hand for the year ahead!

Need a boost? Feeling a bit sickly? Try some herbs!
Camping in a field? Cooking in a wood? Fallen off your bike? Can't shake off the cough? Itch? Headache? Heal yourself!
Many of the common plants around you are powerful medicines. In this simple and useful book of herbs and potions, renowned hedgewitch Glennie Kindred shares her essential natural medicine cabinet for the first time, packing these small pages with ancient potions and lotions, salves, ointments, and simple country wisdom. An essential introductory survival and reference guide.

🌟 2025 - Happy Square Year! 🌟 2025 is a square number - the satisfying sum of 45X45! The last square year was 1936 and 2...
31/12/2024

🌟 2025 - Happy Square Year! 🌟

2025 is a square number - the satisfying sum of 45X45!

The last square year was 1936 and 2025 will be the last square year until 2116!

Wishing you a harmonious and Happy New Year from all of us at Wooden Books ✨

✨CRYSTAL CAVE - COLOURING PAD✨The one and only Crystal Cave is an incredible 96-page collection which contains every sin...
16/12/2024

✨CRYSTAL CAVE - COLOURING PAD✨

The one and only Crystal Cave is an incredible 96-page collection which contains every single one of the world famous Altair Design patterns and brings together new designs by Roger Burrows, Prof Roger Penrose, Haifa Khawaja and John Martineau.

Have you seen our amazing offers?Our book bundle deals are available whenever you buy directly from our website. Get up ...
09/12/2024

Have you seen our amazing offers?

Our book bundle deals are available whenever you buy directly from our website.

Get up to 45% off on our main series of little books and up to 40% off on our Compendias and Altair colouring books!

If ever buying Wooden Books in bulk, our website is the place to go!

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✨1 day to go for our boxset giveaway!✨You have until midnight tonight to enter for the chance to win 24 books of your ch...
05/12/2024

✨1 day to go for our boxset giveaway!✨

You have until midnight tonight to enter for the chance to win 24 books of your choice. To boost your chances you can enter as many times as you like! International entries are welcome.

Thanks so much to all who have entered so far for helping us spread the word about Wooden Books and supporting a small, independent publisher 🙌

Head to the ‘WIN A BOXSET’ post on our grid to find instructions on how to enter.

✨There are 2 days left of our boxset giveaway!✨Thanks so much to all who have entered so far for helping us spread the w...
04/12/2024

✨There are 2 days left of our boxset giveaway!✨

Thanks so much to all who have entered so far for helping us spread the word about Wooden Books and supporting a small, independent publisher 🙌

There are still a few days left to enter for the chance to win 24 books of your choice. To boost your chances you can enter as many times as you like! International entries are welcome.

Head to the ‘WIN A BOXSET’ post on our grid to find instructions on how to enter.

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Wooden Books was founded in 1999 by designer John Martineau near Hay-on-Wye. The aim was to produce a beautiful series of recycled books based on the classical philosophies, arts and sciences. Using the Beatrix Potter formula of text facing picture pages, and old-styles fonts, along with hand-drawn illustrations and 19th century engravings, the books were designed not to date. Small but stuffed with information. Eco friendly and educational. Big ideas in a tiny space. There are over 1,000,000 Wooden Books now in print worldwide and growing, as readers from Canada to Korea, Greece to Spain, Japan to the Czech Republic all fall under the unique spell of this innovative series. Every page of every little Wooden Book can be quickly browsed on our groundbreaking website www.woodenbooks.com - try before you buy, just like in a bookshop. You can also design your own star-covered box-set, or download PDFs.