August burning low
Further in Summer than the Birds
Pathetic from the Grass
A minor Nation celebrates
Its unobtrusive Mass.
No Ordinance be seen
So gradual the Grace
A pensive Custom it becomes
Enlarging Loneliness.
Antiquest felt at Noon
When August burning low
Arise this spectral Canticle
Repose to typify
Remit as yet no Grace
No Furrow on the Glow
Yet a Druidic Difference
Enhances Nature now
—Emily Dickinson, "Further in Summer than the Birds"
New Releases
Departure of the Perfected One
The Story of the Buddha’s Transition from Earth to Nirvana—the Mahāparinibbānasutta
Edited by Hermann Beckh
Presenting vivid pictures of Gautama Buddha’s life, teaching, suffering, death, and subsequent nirvāṇa, the Mahāparinibbānasutta is a principal Buddhist text. In Hermann Beckh’s words, it describes “one of the greatest human beings that ever lived, who stood at the threshold of the super-human—a teacher and leader of humanity.”
Tone and Speech Eurythmy
Elena Zuccoli
Drawings by Rosemarie Matthées
For the first time in English, a celebrated eurythmist reveals the challenges faced by the early eurythmy students. This is a fascinating first-hand account, ideal for anyone wishing to learn more about the history of this unique art.
Collected Articles, 1922—1938
Including Posthumous Publications
Hermann Beckh
This freshly edited collection of seventy-two essays provides a unique overview of Hermann Beckh’s notable and largely overlooked writing career. Whether in the realm of theology, philosophy, the arts, astrology, or esoterica, the articles gathered here (most previously unavailable in English) are rare signposts to a Christian initiation grounded in the Rosicrucian tradition and the path of St John’s Gospel.
Breathing the Climate Crisis
Lin Bautze, Ueli Hurter
and Johannes Kronenberg
Illustrated by Mark Schalken
This book arose from conversations in 2021 at the Goetheanum (Switzerland) between more than 1,200 young people and biodynamic farmers from around the world. They asked, “What is the climate crisis, actually? Why is it happening?” A new, fresh perspective that can unleash the courage to act. READ MORE
New for Children
I Will Swim Next Time
Emily Joof, Illustrated by Matilda Ruta
This gently powerful story about taking your time and listening to yourself, with lyrical words from Emily Joof, reminds us that it's okay for progress to be gradual. Bold and dynamic illustrations from Matilda Ruta bring the journey to life with warmth and vibrancy.
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Learning with Findus and Pettson
Letters and Words
Sven Nordqvist
A fun activity book that helps young children learn the basics of letter recognition, spelling, and words. Suitable for children from ages 3 to 6, this activity book is brilliantly illustrated by Sven Nordqvist with his lively and lovable characters.
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The Story of the Butterfly Children (mini edition)
Sibylle von Olfers
A charming story about the growing butterfly children and how they get their wings that also explores the life cycle of the butterfly for young children. This is an adorable mini edition of Sibylle von Olfers' classic story with art nouveau illustrations.
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2024 Calendars
Elsa Beskow Calendar 2024
Illustrated by Elsa Beskow
A month-to-view calendar with space for writing in appointments, beautifully illustrated with seasonal artwork from Elsa Beskow's books. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.
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Stargazers’ Almanac 2024
A Monthly Guide to the Stars and Planets
A beautiful illustrated monthly guide to exploring the stars and planets which is designed for naked-eye astronomy – perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.
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New in the Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner
Past and Future Impulses in Societal Events
12 lectures, Dornach, March 21 – April 14, 1919 (CW 190)
Translated and Introduced by Paul King
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But if we remain in ourselves, constantly just circling about ourselves, we actually just regard only what we have in common with everyone else; then we lose interest in every other person, and ultimately in the whole world. A broadening of our interest is also what is aspired to above all by spiritual science. But to experience this broadening of interest requires that we train our soul in such a way that it comes into a condition of receptivity towards what approaches us from outside, that it can really absorb something new. People don’t reject spiritual science because it is difficult—it is really not difficult—but they reject it because it doesn’t just trundle on along habitual lines of thought, because it demands new lines of thought from people. . .
—Rudolf Steiner, from a lecture of March 30, 1919, in Past and Future Impulses in Societal Events (CW 190)