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The essential handbook to the mystic arts.

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Arcturus has sold over 12 million wordsearch books worldwide!

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Venture into Fleet Street and discover the dark side of Victorian London where you''ll encounter the demon barber Sweeney Todd and his menacing accomplice Mrs Lovett in this classic thriller. Gruesome mysteries are uncovered when Lieutenant Thornhill goes missing after entering Todd''s barber shop for a haircut. Londoners are disappearing, Todd''s young apprentice Tobias is subject to constant fear and abuse, and the barber''s grows more peculiar as the days go by. Menace and murder abounds in this terrifying tale where criminals hide in plain sight and threaten to harm anyone who could get in the way of their schemes.Famously adapted to the big screen by Tim Burton, Sweeney Todd is a classic of British horror writing and its legendary villain remains iconic this day. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover de

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Organized crime is perhaps the most fascinating phenomenon of our time. From Al Capone, who boldly claimed his bootlegging activities were a public service, to the flamboyant Teflon Don, the criminals of the underworld have garnered headlines and captured our imagination with their violent and extravagant lifestyles. Arthur Martin provides a gripping introduction to the history of the mob, from the early vendettas of the 19th century in southern Italy to the mass killings a century later across New York, Chicago and other American cities. Featuring shocking photographs of these gang members, Mafia Wars offers shocking insight into the role of the mob explores whether recent high-profile hits are a mark of the Mafia''s re-emergence as a violent force in the 21st century. For anyone who wants to know the truth about organized crime and understand the violent forces that have shaped it over the last century, this book is an indispensable guide.

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Young readers can solve over 100 mind-expanding number puzzles in this entertaining activity book, wonderfully illustrated in full-colour. From secret codes and sudokus to number mazes and brain-teasers, Train Your Brain: Number Puzzles is packed with ingenious puzzles that will really get children thinking outside the box. With just a little daily mental exercise, readers will become sharper, faster-and ready to tackle whatever head-scratching problems might come their way! Includes:• Maths problems to improve numeracy skills • Japanese puzzles to boost logical thinking • Riddles to improve verbal reasoning • And much more! These puzzles are brought to life by vibrant scenes and lively characters, beautifully illustrated by Evelyn Rogers. Perfect for readers aged 9+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Train Your Brain Puzzles are dynamic, high-energy activity books for young readers. Each are fil

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