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Eric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.

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Marie Bruce is a popular and prolific author and columnist, producing over 20 books, including The Witch's Almanac, which was updated and re-released every year for ten years. She has a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. Since 1998 she has been consistently published, predominantly in the Mind, Body, Spirit genre where she remains one of the leading authors in her field. She has held long-term Core Contributor contracts with both Bauer Publishing and Time Inc. producing lead articles and features for various magazines including Prediction, It's Fate, Fate & Fortune, Witchcraft & Wicca, Soul & Spirit, Writer's Forum, Pagan Dawn and more. Marie also wrote a key-stone column on practical witchcraft for UK esoteric magazine, Spirit & Destiny, for over eight years. Since 2018 she has been with Kindred Spirit magazine, writing her self-help column Creative Counselling.

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Louis Catlett is a keen procrastinator and puzzle creator. His books are packed with peculiar puzzles that are designed to derail your train of thought. Louis' unique brand of cryptic nonsense is daft and clever in equal measures, with an off-the-wall charm that keeps the pages and cogs turning.

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H. A. Guerber (1859-1929) was an American author and educator, born in Michigan, who spent much of her life penning retellings of folklore, mythology, poetry and much more. She produced many educational books in her life aimed at equipping students with more knowledge about history and geography.

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Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) was a British philosopher and science fiction author. During his life, he penned many books including Last and First Men (1930), Star Maker (1937) and Sirius (1944). He died in 1950. In 2014 -64 years after his death -he was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

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Joel Jessup has been a scriptwriter, show developer and author for over 20 years. He has previously worked with Disney, ITV and the BBC and written several films, including a horror short that has won multiple awards. He lives in London with his wife, two children, and a self-induced case of puzzle-brain.

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Ana Peake is an Illustrator based in Austin, Texas. After ten years of graphic design and art direction experience, Ana discovered her love for illustration and bringing art into the lives of children. Since then she has created work for Minted, Target, Kendra Scott and Barnes & Noble. Her work celebrates her Mexican American heritage.Corinna Keefe is a versatile author of fiction and non-fiction who has written extensively for both adults and children. Her short story The Specific Ocean was shortlisted for the Bournemouth Writing Prize, and her poetry has been published in Popshot Quarterly and Ink Sweat & Tears. She lives in Tunbridge Wells, England.

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Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.Juanita Londoño-Gaviria was born in Colombia, and has always lived amidst the mountains, surrounded by nature, birds and flowers. She studied fashion design in her hometown, Medellín, and graduated in Concept Art from Vancouver Film School in 2018 and has been freelancing as an illustrator and a textile designer since then.

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Polly Cheeseman is an experienced writer and editor with a particular interest in science and nature for children. She has worked on a wide variety of publications, including books, annuals, magazines and part-work collections. Bethany Lord is a freelance illustrator based in London. She graduated in Illustration from the Arts University Bournemouth in 2018 and most recently from Kingston University in 2019 with an MA in Communication Design: Illustration. She was highly commended by Macmillan books in 2018 for her final third year book project. Bethany's work includes children's book illustration, maps, travel editorial illustration, and packaging illustration.

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Gemma Barder is an author and editor living in South Leicestershire with her husband, two daughters and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She has written activity books, novels and picture books.Andy Passchier is an illustrator and designer from The Netherlands, currently living in Ohio, USA. Their art has a playful, hand-drawn quality that has proved popular in many formats.

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Eric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was established in 1840 from the gardens owned by the royal family at Kew Park. In addition to the gardens at Kew, the botanic Gardens also run Wakehurst, the home of the Millennial Seed Bank. The gardens at Kew hold more than 50,000 species of plants and are visited by more than 1.5 million people from across the world every year.

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Arcturus Publishing has sold over 7 million Sudoku titles worldwide!

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This deluxe box-set brings together selected novels, novellas and short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, contained in five clothbound volumes with gold-foil stamping. Fitzgerald is considered one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century, celebrated for his penetrating and moving depictions of the American Jazz Age. This beautiful slipcased collection contains his most iconic works such as The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and Damned alongside lesser-known gems including ''The Offshore Pirate'' and ''Ice Palace''.Includes:• The Great Gatsby• This Side of Paradise• The Beautiful and Damned• Flappers and Philosophers • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Tales of the Jazz Age Showcasing the variety and depth of Fitzgerald''s genius, this luxurious art-deco inspired box set makes a wonderful collectible of gift for any literature lover. ABOU

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Sudokus are the ever-popular number placement puzzles that give your brain a workout. Spanning a number of difficulty levels, this collection comes in a handy pocket-sized package so you can pop it in a bag for puzzling fun on the go. • EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you pit your wits against these number-placement teasers. • REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles. • POCKET-SIZED: This handy layout is perfect for carrying on your travels or just to keep by your bedside.

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Embark on a mega word-finding adventure with this collection of more than 50 jumbo-sized crosswords. Each themed puzzle contains more than 50 words to find in a 20 x 30 grid, offering wordsearch fun on a colossal scale.This captivating collection is perfect for any wordsearch fan looking for a challenge, so grab a pen and see if you can find all the words hidden within!

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Wordsearches are the ever-popular word-finding puzzles that are entertaining and satisfying to solve and give your brain a great workout. This collection is packed full of grids, each on a unique and interesting theme, so you might even learn something new! • EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Keep your mind alert by searching for the cunningly hidden words. • REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.• SPIRAL BOUND: Concealed spiral binding means this book can lay flat for easy puzzling.

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Bring the spectacular animal kingdom to life with this delightful colouring book, complete with over 45 breath-taking designs.The beauties of the natural world find artistic expression in this collection artworks of particularly handsome animals of all kinds. There are alligators and antelopes, camels and chameleons, llamas and lobsters. Some are realistic; others are embellished with flowers and elaborate designs. All are chosen to be a delight to colour.• Includes 45 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through • Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markers ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful colouring challenge.

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Mandalas are used throughout the world to unlock potential and promote a positive states of being. This beautiful collection with gold foil cover accents includes 45 beautiful mandala designs to inspire creativity and soothe the mind.Found in many cultures, mandalas are among the most enduring art forms. Their repeating patterns are perfect for those using colouring as a way to clear the mind - you can just concentrate on creating satisfying colour combinations and filling in the shapes as neatly as possible.• Includes 45 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through • Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markersChoose your favourite mandala, make a selection of coloured pencils or felt tips, select a quiet place where you can focus, and spend a couple of peaceful hours bringing your design to life with colour. ABOUT THE SERIES: The be

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Discover how this powerful method of complementary healing can aid your recovery from a variety of health issues in this beautiful hardback guide with gilded page edges. Homeopathy is a centuries-old system of medicine based on the principle of ''like cures like.'' This subtle yet powerful method of healing uses minute doses of naturally occurring substances extracted from plants and minerals to stimulate the body''s vital force to restore balance and well-being.This illuminating guide reveals everything you would like to know about this fascinating subject, including its history, guiding principles, case studies, and how to use it in the home, such as making your own holistic health and beauty-boosting treatments and creating a homeopathic first-aid kit for minor ailments.You will also find:• The Top Five remedies for a list of common health problems• Questions to ask when going for a homeopathic consultation• The T

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Written by renowned puzzle maker, Barry R. Clarke, this brilliant collection of 125 mathematical, physics, and logic puzzles is inspired by the life and genius of Sir Isaac Newton. This collection of intriguing narrative puzzles presents several scenarios that require Isaac Newton''s talent for problem-solving, themed upon the locations and characters in his life. Puzzlers can put their logical thinking to the test and see if they can help the renowned polymath as he plans a milk round, completes his studies at the University of Cambridge, and makes momentous discoveries about motion, gravity, and light. This puzzle book is beautifully presented with gold foil accents and delightful pen and ink illustrations, making a wonderful gift for any puzzle lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern great

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Hours of festive fun await with this adorably illustrated, full-colour activity book, jam-packed with over 80 Christmas puzzles and activities.Join Santa and his friends on a magical journey of festive fun, solving picture puzzles and completing projects along the way. With themes ranging from Santa Claus and his reindeer to snowmen and gingerbread houses, there''s no shortage of holiday cheer to be found within these pages. • Festive dot-to-dots• Simple drawing tutorials• Search-and-find puzzles• Origami guidesPerfect for kids aged 7+.

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Little learners can have some fun on the farm with this this delightful, full-colour activity book, featuring classic puzzles such as spot-the-difference and dot-to-dot games, counting problems, and more!Count the juicy apples, discover which goat ate the flowers, and find your way through the onion patch! Curious young kids can explore themed puzzles that turn learning into a game, practicing their problem solving, observation skills and hand-eye coordination.Kathryn Selbert''s heart-warming illustrations of animal characters create fun scenes with lots to spot! A wonderful gift for readers aged 5+.

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Young readers can level up their addition and subtractions skills with this amazing book of maths mazes. This vibrant, full-colour activity book turns maths learning into a fun and exciting game! Young readers must follow a solve simple addition and subtraction sums as they explore each maze, finding the right path through the correct solution. • Explore a tropical island by adding 10• Navigate your spaceship through a meteor shower by subtracting from 20• Ride a mountain bike along tangled trails by doubling the numbers • Scale the climbing wall using number bonds• And much more!With helpful tips and tricks along the way, this book is a fantastic way to reinforce early maths skills while enjoying the challenges and rewards of traditional children''s puzzles. Guarantees hours of fun - and learning! - for children aged 4+.

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Dive into a magical underwater world, in this beautifully illustrated colour-by-numbers book by illustrator Georgie Fearns. From sunken shipwrecks to playful dolphin scenes, this colour-numbers collection is full of enchanting, imaginative designs to fill with colour. Georgie''s charming art style blends warmth and wit with exquisite detail, with line drawings designed to reveal their mysteries only when colour is added to the page. Features• An index of finished, full-colour thumbnails to help design selection• Colour key at the bottom of the page for easy reference• Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-throughBy staying in the lines, these colouring activities will improve childrens'' motor skills , as well help them to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. Perfect for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The beautifully illustrated the Arcturus Creative Colour by Numb

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This delightful 16-book box-set presents Sherlock Holmes'' classic cases, retold and illustrated to be accessible for young readers. Join Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they try crack a series of baffling cases using cool logic and deduction. Can our brilliant hero solve these mysteries and more before disaster strikes?Told with wit and panache, these tales have been adapted by award-winning children''s fiction author Alex Woolf with lively illustrations throughout. The cleverly reworked text retains many of the original turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children.These tales are perfect for young fans of mystery and detective fiction and are a wonderful introduction to classic literature for readers aged 6+. Contains: • The Blue Carbuncle • The Dancing Men • The

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