The Book of Runes is#xA0;something very special: a part of the ancient past and, perhaps, a part of your future. Based on a tradition over one thousand years old, the Runes are seen by many#xA0;as#xA0;a contemporary Oracle#xA0;and#xA0;collectively, have established#xA0;themselves as a remarkable aid in practical decision making. A huge success with over 900,000copies sold, since its original publication in 1983, The Book of Runeshas proved to be a modern classic. For this, the#xA0;25th#xA0;anniversary of the work, Ralph H. Blum has expanded and refined the runic system, making the Runes one of the most profoundly useful self-help tools of the new century.