THE ASSISTANT OFFICERS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE, by Richard Johnson 88ppg

The range of duties that the junior ranks of regular Officers will be expected to perform during their year of office is detailed. Covered is the basic ceremonial to be performed within the Lodge, and some of the additional duties. An essential guide to ensure the Mason is prepared for the duties to be undertaken as he embarks on his progress to the Chair of the Lodge. 

BEST OF FREEMASONRY TODAY,  by David Wilkinson,

This volume is certainly the most enthralling and interesting masonic miscellany ever published. This present publication brings together the best of those articles, highlighting aspects of masonic mysteries, of brotherhood in its many forms, of art, antiquities, history, charity and the core values of Freemasonry. A subjects include Discover the ancient technology that cannot exist! Read how the tsunami affected Freemasons and what Freemasonry did to help its victims, Learn how fascists have attacked Freemasonry in the past and what conspiracy theories anti masons propagate now, Inside the traditions and the rituals of the oddfellows , Why that catholic church feels its a sin to be a Freemason, The mysteries and secrets of ancient Egypt and the similarities between the ancient Egyptian tradition and Masonic symbolism, Does Freemasonry have its origins in the ancient mystery plays?, Investigations to see if the human mind and the human brain are one and the same. The balance between heart and mind, The art of sacred dreaming,The mysteries of Rosslyn chapel, Mozart and Freemasonry, Burns and Freemasonry, The Masonic rebellion in Liverpool, The Symbolism of the ancient guilds, Near death experiences, The symbolism behind the masonic degrees, The greater and lesser lights, The power of symbolism, the origins and aims of the seven liberal arts And much much more ………… Michael Baigent Revd Neville Barker Cryer Yasha Beresiner Julain Rees The Pro Grand Master of England, Lord Northamption Clemant Salman Robert Temple Hardback collectors edition. 

BEYOND THE CRAFT, by Keith Jackson

New revised 5th edition with colour illustrations. A guide book that details Masonic Orders beyond the Craft that are still worked in England and Wales.

The Author - "My masonic readers have overheard those engrossing snippets of conversation that seem to occur so frequently at the festive board of a Craft lodge where reference is made to the ?Mariners?, ?the KT? or ?the Cryptic?. Enquiry is rewarded with the explanation that they are other degrees, but generally there is little further information forthcoming and one is left with a feeling of awakened, yet ungratified curiosity. This book attempts to produce a condensed, yet comprehensive text of information regarding the various masonic orders at work in England today."

Contains in-depth information on the History , Joining qualifications,hierarchy, rituals and teachings and regalia of the following Masonic orders.

Holy Royal Arch,Mark Masonry,Royal Ark Mariners,Order of the Secret Monitor,Royal and Select Masters,Order of the Secret Monitor,Royal and Select masters,Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees,The Ancient and Accepted Rite (Rose Croix),The Red Cross of Constantine,Knight Templar and Knight of Malta,Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests,Royal Order of Scotland,Baldwyn Rite,The Operatives,Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia,Order of Light,Order of Eri,Knight Templar Beneficent of the Holy city. 

COMMENTARY ON ROSE CROIX RITUAL,  by Brigadier Jackson

An explanation of the Rose Croix ritual.

COMMITTED TO THE FLAMES, by Arturo Hoyos

The History and Rituals of a Secret Masonic Rite

Between 1826 and 1884, Dr. Robert. B. Folger (1803-1892), a physician and Masonic historian, wrote at least three manuscript ritual books, two of which were in an obscure and virtually impenetrable cipher. Folger, who had a penchant for controversy, was concealing the fact that he was trying to import the "Rectified Scottish Rite" (also called the R.E.R. or C.B.C.S.) into the United States. The R.E.R. was well-known as a European offshoot of the mysterious Rite of Strict Observance, which claimed that freemasonry descended from the Knights Templar.

For the first time, all of Folger’s ritual manuscripts have been deciphered in full. This dramatic and important book presents the full ritual contents of the earliest known English-language version of the R.E.R.’s Craft degrees, as well as Folger’s complete transcriptions of the Scottish Rite (Rose Croix) Craft ritual, with its installation and table ceremonies, and all seven degrees of "Egyptian masonry" (Pastophor, Neocoris, Melanophir, etc.), plus extracts from the American Order of the Red Cross and Knight Templar degrees.

The authors’ introduction places these degrees in their historical context, which occurred during the most turbulent period of Masonic history. Included is the cryptanalysis of Folger’s ciphers and biographies of the principals. Folger was a man of curious contradictions; a passionate Mason, he was twice expelled from Grand Lodge, and yet died a Mason in good standing.

Join renowned Masonic historian and expert code breaker S. Brent Morris as he teams up with Arturo de Hoyos, the world’s foremost authority on Masonic rituals, on a journey to break the code and solve the secrets of Folger’s mysterious manuscripts. 

COMPASSES AND THE CROSS, by Stephen Dafoe

 In the Compasses and the Cross, Stephen Dafoe, the author of Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar, traces the origins and evolution of the Masonic Knights Templar from their beginnings in the middle of the eighteenth century to its present form.

Through the course of the book, Dafoe draws on his knowledge of the history of the original Order as well as that of the modern Masonic variant. Individual chapters will examine the various myths connecting the Templars and Freemasonry put forth by eighteenth and nineteenth century Freemasons including James Anderson, Andrew Michael Ramsay and Baron von Hund, as well as Scottish Freemasons such as William Alexander Lawrie and the Chevalier James Burnes. In addition to separating historical fact from masonic tradition, Dafoe also chronicles the differences in Masonic Templarism as it exists in Britain and the Dominion with that of the United States.

An excellent and thought provoking addition to the existing information on the Knights Templar which will be essential reading for all Masons and general readers with an interest in this subject area.

DID YOU KNOW THIS, TOO? by Neville Barker Cryer

New from the Revd Neville Barker Cryer, the sequel to his ever popular "I Just Didn't Know That". This book contains a series of 14 exciting, entertaining and sometimes controversial talks for performance in Lodge or to read at home. Subjects include: - Women and Freemasonry - Surprises in Scottish Lodges - The Grand Lodge of All England at York and the York Rite - The Churches' involvement with Freemasonry and much much more. 

EA'S HANDBOOK, by j.s.m. ward

An interpretation of the first degree, the meaning of the preparation, symbolism, ritual and signs as theorised by the author. 

FC'S HANDBOOK, by J.S.M.Ward

In the FC's Hanbook we are dealing with the degree of Life, in its broadest sense, just as in the first degree (The EA's Handbook) we were dealing with the degree of birth, and as life in reality is educational for the Soul. 

THE FREEMASON AT WORK, by Harry Carr

This is one of the most successful Masonic Publications in recent times due to the immense knowledge of the late Harry Carr and his entertaining writing style. If you enjoy your masonry then this book will bring a new delight to all that you see and hear in lodge. When Harry Carr became secretary and editor of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research, the answering of lodge questions became a major part of his duties. In a style that became a hall mark of all his masonic writing, he always answered a little more than the original question. In response to hundreds of requests from all over the world, the answers he gave to questions during his twelve years office as editor of Quatuor Coronati Transactions have been collected together in this book. Only the best and most interesting subjects are included and every question will be relevant to most brethren in the course of their work in the lodge ? hence the title The Freemason at Work This book was substantially revised by Frederick Smyth, the eminent Masonic author and Past Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, in 1992; brining the text right up-to-date for much had change since the book was first published in 1976. This is a book to be treasured, one that will provide a wealth of knowledge in an easy to read style. A collection of more than 200 questions with comprehensive answers to all manner of masonic subjects.  

FREEMASONRY THE REALITY, by Toias Churton

It's time to forget the fairy stories, the lies, the propaganda and the wishful thinking. It's time for the truth, the reality! Remove the hoodwink of what you thought you knew about Freemasonry, its aims and origins.... This remarkable new book is about to bring the picture into focus in a way never before possible. Discover the true story of the world's most influential brotherhood, Join the author on a journey into the mystical past that reveals the true source of Masonic wisdom. Discover the amazing world of the Alchemists, mystics and political visionaries who made the order what it is today. Discover the secret divine aim at the heart of Freemasonry and see the real meanings in the now completely misinterpreted rituals and symbols of the craft. Written by academic historian and Freemason Tobias Churton, this book will allow you to see the Masonic lodge and brotherhood in a completely new light.

HANDBOOK OF THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER, by Frank Rich

An in-depth look at the work of the Worshipful Master. A lewis Masonic Handbook. 

I JUST DIDN'T KNOW THAT , by Neville Barker Cryer

A collection of talks which explain many of the fundamentals of freemasonry, which should inform, encourage, entertain and extend the knowledge of the Craft. 

ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MASONIC SYMBOLISM, by Duncan Moore

This new book sets out a clear and easy to understand explanation of Masonic symbols primarily for the new Mason and interested general readers, although long serving Masons will find much of interest in this new look at symbols and what they mean. The author looks in detail at the origins and derivations of the symbols used and shows how they got into operative and then speculative Masonry. While concentrating on Craft and Royal Arch symbols, the author also describes the three degrees of Craft Freemasonry and gives reference to the symbols in the Lodge, on the Tracing Board and the officers’ collar jewels. 

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, by Paul Ivison

In 1118, nineteen years after the fall of Jerusalem to Christian hands, nine Knights arrived at the court of King Baudoin II (Commonly referred to as Baldwin), ruler of the new kingdom. These Knights were led by one Hugues de Payens a member of the lower nobility of Champagne. The Knights stated that their mission was to protect the Pilgrims en route to the Holy Places of Jesus, and they had taken vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience to the teachings of Christ.'

LANE'S LIST: MASONIC RECORDS 1717-1894, by John Lane

A facsimile reprint, issued in 2000, of the original second edition of this remarkable work published in 1895, plus a new introduction. This is a listing of all the lodges, at home and abroad, warranted by the Four Grand Lodges and the 'Union Grand Lodge' of England with their dates of constitution, places of meeting, alteration in numbers and much more for the years of growth of the movement from 1717 to 1894. The Masonic records are divided into sections and include all those constituted or warranted abroad, but never registered in the Books of the Grand Lodge. This is an invaluable reference source for historians researching the Masonic Lodges of the past, many of which are still in operation. 

LET ME TELL YOU MORE, by Neville Barker Cryer

Following the success of the author’s previous books, I Just Didn’t Know That and Did You Know This, Too Rev Neville Barker Cryer presents a third volume in the series. Written in his inimitable approachable yet impeccably researched style, the author presents an eclectic collection of subjects of interest to the reader and which could be used as the basis for a wide variety of Lodge talks. Subjects covered include: Preparing the Candidate for Initiation, What Do I Say About My Initiation to Any That Ask About It?, Do We Really Need the Second Degree? What Inducement Have You to Leave the East and Go to the West?, An Alternative Presentation of a Grand Lodge Certificate, The Place and Role of the Master in the Lodge, The Ancient Office of Warden, Stewardship, The Sources of Masonic Practice, Our Debts to Ancients and Moderns, That’s What Freemasonry is Always About, Isn’t It?, Freemasonry and Rotary. Always informative, the author illuminates the reader, regardless of their experience, with a fresh perspective on each subject.

MAKING LIGHT: HANDBOOK FOR FREEMASONS, by Julian Rees

At last a well written easy to read step by step guide to the path of self knowledge and self improvement that is Freemasonry. This volume takes the reader through each of the three degrees of Craft Freemasonry, teaching him how best to gain insight from the study and application of these teachings. For the newly-made Mason this book provides an explanation of the ceremony he has just been through and an invaluable glossary of Masonic terminology to help him feel at home in the lodge. It also provides a similar guide for future degrees to help him understand and benefit from his future Masonic progression. For the Freemason of many years experience and knowledge, it will show him many interesting and largely unknown aspects of the symbolism of the three degrees and provide him with a resource to answer the enquiries of other brethren. To discover the true Masonic secret, we have to work to bring it forth; this book is the manual for that great work. 

MASONIC SPEECH MAKING, by J. W. Hobbs

Reprint Every freemason knows that he will have to make a speech or propose a toast sometime in his masonic life whether it be a Master or replying for the visitors. It is important that he should be able to deliver it in a confident manner. This book shows in great detail how to prepare and deliver Masonic speeches for all occasions. Over 170 speeches and replies are given in full, covering almost every occasion that the freemason will encounter. 

MASONICALLY SPEAKING, by Yasha Beresiner

Everyone agrees that Masonic speeches should be fun, entertaining and inspiring. So it seems rather strange that previous books on the subject have had none of these qualities! This book is different, it’s not a dry ponderous “how to" guide, it's a hilarious journey. Because it is such an enjoyable read, you will learn and remember whilst being entertained. By the time you have finished the book you will know everything you need to make a confident and enthralling speech, even at short notice. Written by professional after-dinner speaker Yasha Beresiner, this book offers the best guide to help you prepare for any speech, Masonic or otherwise. 

MM'S BOOK,  by J.S.M. Ward

Completes the series of these three studies with a look at the third degree

NOBLY BORN, by Stephen Dafoe

The Poor Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Templar of Solomon, popularly known as the Knights Templar, was the most famous and infamous of the crusading military orders. Created in the aftermath of the First Crusade,(1096-1099) the Templars were established to ensure the safety of the large numbers of European pilgrims, who flowed towards Jerusalem after its conquest.

The Templars were an unusual Order in that they lived both an active and contemplative life; making them effectively the first warrior-monks in the western world. As such the Templars quickly expanded beyond their role as protectors of pilgrims and played a vital role in many battles of the Crusades.

Although they suffered more defeats than celebrated victories, the Templars are remembered as Christendom's most fearless military force.

Through innovative financial techniques that could be considered the foundation of modern banking and the use of a well established network of land holdings, the Templars in many ways resembled today's multi-national corporations. The Order's highly organised infrastructure, coupled with influential patrons, allowed the Order to gain great wealth and power in a relatively brief period of time.

This rise in power and prosperity continued until the Templars ran foul of King Philip IV of France, who arrested the Templars on October 13, 1307 on a variety of heretical charges. Philip had the Templars tortured in order to extract confessions of guilt and many of their number were ultimately burned at the stake. Under the influence of King Philip, Pope Clement V disbanded the Order on March 22, 1312.

In Nobly Born: An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar, noted expert Stephen Dafoe explores the Order from its origins through to its dissolution, set against the complex political and sociological backdrop that was the middle ages; a period of history where enemies could become allies at the drop of a hat. 

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE, by Richard Johnson

Examines the three most important officers in each Lodge: the Master, the immediate Past Master and the Warden. As the standard progression will be through the three chairs, the book will be interesting reading for those reaching that threshold, as well as giving them an insight into the coming years. 

QUO VIDAS, by Simone Fernie

or Whither Goest Thou?

REAL SECRETS OF FREEMASONRY, by Geoff Gibson

Younger Brethren particularly and maybe those of retirement age will derive guidance and encouragement from the simple truths set out in this book, which should prove a source of help to them in their Masonic and everyday life. 

ROSE CROIX : HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE, by A.C.F. Jackson

This enlarged and revised edition is a complete and thorough account of the development and history of this order.

ROSSLYN HOAX, by Robert Cooper

The Rosslyn Hoax? Would you like to know the truth about Rosslyn Chapel? Since the publication of the novel "The Da Vinci Code" huge numbers of non-Masons have been asking questions and putting forward theories about Freemasonry ? especially Freemasonry in Scotland, and its alleged connections with the Knights Templar and Rosslyn Chapel. This book is a product of the research undertaken to answer those thousands of questions. The results will surprise a lot of people.

ROYAL ARCH MATTERS, by Roy A. Wells

An introduction to some basic Royal Arch peculiarities of ritual and furniture, including the oldest teaching authority in the Royal Arch.

SECRET SCIENCE OF MASONIC INITIATION, by Robert Lomas

In Turning the Hiram Key, Lomas the Scientist wrote about the Psychology, Biology and Dramatology of the Craft. He investigated brain states, the chemicals of emotion and the dramatic urges of ritual. It was a book of modern science applied to a ancient tradition.

The Secret Science of Masonic Initiation is different and revelatory. In it Lomas the Freemason speaks directly to the souls of his brethren. Jonathan Black sums up the change when he says, “The opening of this new book announces a deep and solemn change in Robert Lomas as a writer and as a man. Something has happened to him.”.

Lomas admits this book is intentionally mystical. "I ask my readers temporarily to set aside science and to listen, as a child, to the ancient teaching of the Craft as it shows you how you might know yourself. This book will take you on an imaginative journey deep into that inner part of your consciousness that Freemasonry calls your soul."

Not since the glory days of Wilmshurst, Ward and Waite has any serious Masonic writer attempted to look at the Meaning of Masonry in such knowledgeable depth Freemasonry has a deep purpose which can be overlooked in the rush of the modern world. Its ritual says it is a high and serious subject. But how can an individual discover the truths it outlines? How do you become an Initiate and a Master? A new, spiritually-aware generation is asking this question and demanding answers. This book responds in an unexpectedly visual way. Using words and images it leads you through the spiritual stages of Masonic knowledge.

The Craft teaches that each new Apprentice shall find a teacher to gain instruction. The open Lodge is not the place for instruction but a place for living out truths which should be taught privately by contemplation of symbols. Robert Lomas has spent thirty years as a University teacher, and twenty years studying Freemasonry and its ritual. In this book he shares his personal insight into the Craft, explains his understanding of its ritual and outlines the steps a Mason must take to find self-knowledge. His words are illuminated by the unique symbolic drawings of two masters of Masonic Tracing board design.

The purpose of Freemasonry is to help its members become Initiates in the science of Life. If you want to know yourself, then Freemasonry offers a path to that knowledge. It is a spiritual adventure, fit for the athletic and adventurous mind. The Secret Science of Masonic Initiation reveals that path. 

SOME ROYAL ARCH TERMS EXAMINED, by Roy A. Wells

An explanation of the many Hebrew words found in Royal Arch rituals. Most are meaningless to many members and this book sets out to correct this view. 

SYMBOLISM IN CRAFT MASONRY, by Colin Dyer

This title contains in-depth analysis of the meanings and possible origins of almost every aspect of Masonic symbolism. Subjects covered include all Craft Ceremonies, Lodge furniture, Tracing Boards, Working Tools, Masonic clothing and much more!

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE MARK DEGREE, by Neville Barker Cryer

At last, Neville Barker Cryer, author or the ever-popular I Just Didn’t Know That, Did You Know This Too? and What Do You Know About the Royal Arch? has brought his attention to the Mark Degree! In this amazing volume, Cryer presents ten, ten-minute talks, which are both inspiriting and educational. And because they are written in such an easy to read manner, they can be performed in a Mark Lodge or simply a pleasure to read at home. Subjects include: About the Mark Man and Mark Master, About the Mark, The True Meaning of the Key Stone and the Cornerstone. What exactly is this act of ‘heave over’? Travel back in time to the oldest known mark working! Discover the symbolism behind The Mark Tracing Board and much, much more! 

THE ALL-SEEING EYE, by Ian Cryer

Selection of Masonic prayers and graces. 78pp 210mm x 146mm, softcover. 

THE LODGE SECRETARY, by Charles J. Carter

The Lodge Secretary is a key and pivotal member of the lodge with whom lays the responsibility for the smooth running of the lodge affairs. This handy guide advises on the usual and of the more unusual events which will confront a secretary during his term in office. 

THE MASONIC TREASURER, by A. W. Nelson

A title in the Lewis Masonic handbook series which gives the reader a thorough and detailed explanation of the duties and responsibilities of the Masonic Treasurer. 

THE WARRIORS AND THE BANKERS, by Alan Butler

In The Warriors and the Bankers, the research and writing team of Alan Butler and Stephen Dafoe bring their combined experiences to bear on the question asked for hundreds of years, What became of the Knights Templar? Arrested in 1307, dissolved in 1312 and executed by 1314, the Templars have been the subject of many theories concerning their possible survival. This book examines these theories against new evidence and information. Additionally the authors put forth, for the first time, a completely NEW theory that has caught the ears, eyes and attention of many readers. The ultimate conclusion is that the Templars did survive, virtually intact and that in a very direct sense, they may still be one of the most potent forces at work in the world at the start of the new Millennium. The Warriors and the Bankers is eminently readable and is intended for both the serious student of Templarism or simply the interested observer.

TRACING BOARDS OF THE THREE DEGREES IN CRAFT MASONRY EXPLAINED, by Julian Rees

Although all Freemasons will be familiar with the Tracing Boards - painted or printed boards developed in the early years of Freemasonry which are used in Lodges to illustrate Masonic symbols during lectures - little has been published on them. Haunch’s book, Tracing Boards: Their Development and their Designers, has been in print for over 40 years but is primarily an historical treatise. The Tracing Boards are an essential part of the three Craft Degrees in the way they illustrate the allegories and symbols used. There is no publication which adequately explains the Tracing Boards, their use and the meaning of their symbolism, and this book fills that gap in the market. The first part of the book will give a history of the development and use of Tracing Boards; the book then concentrates on explaining the role of the Tracing Boards in the First, Second and Third Degrees, and the specific symbolism of the Board used for each. Detailed descriptions of the Boards are given, particularly those used in the three degrees by the Emulation Lodge of Improvement, known as the Harris Boards, which contain the elements of most of the Tracing Boards used in lodges throughout Britain. The book is attractively illustrated to show the variety of historical and colorful Tracing Boards throughout the world.

UNDERSTANDING THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND MALTA DEGREES , by Neville Barker Cryer

Whatever does the word 'Bauseant' mean? Why does the Malta Cross have eight points? Whatever is a Turcopolier and why do knights have an Admiral? Over the last 25 years, whilst becoming Provincial Prior in two areas, the Revd Neville Barker Cryer has produced shorter booklets providing some of the answers to these and other similar questions. So successful have they been in explaining various aspects of the degrees of Knight Templar and of Malta that it was decided to expand the number of subjects dealt with and make them available to any knight in England. Stories about the Knights Templar and their exploits abound; here is something to help Masonic knights become more informed about what they do and say.

Subjects include: Templar Churches and the Holy Sepulchre, Why Is the Royal Arch Linked with the Knights Templar?, The Pilgrim’s Hat, The Accolade of Dubbing, What Is the Significance of the Mediterranean Pass?, What Does the Patte Cross of the Degrees Mean?, The Malta Banners, What Exactly Was the Office of Conservator?,The Knightly Garments, Is there any Link between the First Templars and Freemasonry? 

THE WARDENS, THE CHAPLAIN, THE IMMEDIATE PAST MASTER, THE PAST MASTERS, by Charles J. Carter

A Lewis Masonic Handbook. Covering the duties of the Wardens, Chaplain, Immediate Past Master & Past Master. 

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE ROYAL ARCH, by Neville Barker Cryer

TEN LECTURES Why Holy, why Royal, why Arch? Just where is it that we meet? What we may have forgotten about Royal Arch Masonry Some unexplained features of Royal Arch Interesting variation in present Royal Arch ceremonies Is Royal Arch really the Supreme Degree? Old Royal Arch Tracing Boards Discovering the Oxford Ritual Moses, Aholiab and Bezaleel Why did Cyrus let them go? 

WORKMAN UNASHAMED, by Christopher Haffner

Written from the heart, in a clear and well constructed manner, this book clearly demonstrates the compatibility of Freemasonry and Christianity. Using his in-depth knowledge of Christian scripture, Haffner has carefully examined the accusations levelled at Freemasonry. He gives reasoned answers and explanations to the issues raised in anti- Masonic publications and exposes their lack of substance. There are chapters explaining the organization and background of Freemasonry and how it functions, including the beliefs encompassed in the Order. This is a book every Freemason should have in his library both for his own reference and to educate non-Masons or those considering joining the Craft.