Ryan Blumenthal

Set in legendary Africa, deep in the bushveld, this is the story of a seed. Its succulent red fruit fascinates the local tribal elders. However, when it causes tragedy, the seed becomes prohibited and knowledge of it is fiercely defended. When modern-day forensic anthropologist, Professor Sherwood, stumbles across the seed - grasped in an ancient skeletonised hand - his curiosity is roused and he starts to seek answers in forbidden places. However, when it causes tragedy, will Sherwood`s curiosity be worth the price? This is the story of how people come to believe the impossible. This is the story of how people mythicise what they cannot understand. This is the story of a seed. RYAN BLUMENTHAL is a forensic pathologist and...

Дата выхода: январь 2007

Imagine this scenario: You walk into a room and someone is about to jump out of the window. You realise you have stumbled across a potential suicide situation. What would you say to this person? Or imagine this scenario: You wake up in the middle of the night and someone is holding a gun to your head. What would you say? What would you do? In his groundbreaking new book, Ryan Blumenthal teaches us a new technique to positively influence and control high emotion situations. He draws on the tools of neurolinguistic programming and the theory of mentalism to create the fourteen principles of Mentalist Martial Arts. These principles, he argues, will not only enable us to defend ourselves, but will help us to positively influence and protect...

Дата выхода: январь 2010

Set in a small village in the heart of Africa,this is the story of a sacred rain beetle. When a boy carelessly kills one of these precious beetles, its death will bring disaster not only to him but on his entire tribe. Generations later, a beautiful woman brings an amberamulet to show to a famous professor. Entombed within this amulet is the well-preserved body of a rain beetle. It would be no more than an intriguing curio, except that this rain beetle is not quite dead....This latest tale from Ryan Blumenthal (author of The Seed) weaves past and present together to bring a shocking conclusion. ryan Blumenthal is a forensic pathologist and sleight-of-hand magician from South Africa.

Дата выхода: январь 2012