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The essential handbook to the mystic arts.

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Dracula remains the most iconic work of vampire literature.

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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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Embark on a chilling journey into the shadowy realms of the Emerald Isle with this collection of captivating Irish ghost stories, featuring first-hand tales of paranormal sightings.Faithfully recorded from real newspaper accounts, interviews, and personal letters, St. John Seymour and Harry Neligan eagerly recount the eery and enigmatic ghost-sightings of the Irish people. In these masterfully arranged pages you will find stories of haunted houses, poltergeists, apparitions and other uncanny accounts, which promise to equally perturb and entice.

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Rainbow Valley is the fifth book in the beloved Anne Shirley series. A now grown-up Anne and her children find themselves match-making for John Meredith, the new minister in Glen St. Mary. Complete and unabridged, this classic tale is beloved by readers both young and old. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Essential Anne of Green Gables presents L.M. Montgomery''s best-loved series with striking contemporary cover-designs. These unique paperback editions are wonderful collectibles which celebrate this iconic red-headed heroine.

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Travel back to a time when divine beings mixed with mortals, when heroes battled sorcerers, and nature was a mysterious realm ruled by beautiful and dangerous deities. From the legends of Hercules to the underworld of Hades and the mighty war that waged over Troy, this collection contains tales from some of the greatest works of classical literature, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, retold by renowned storytellers. These enduring myths have captured the imagination of generations of listeners and readers for millennia and continue to do so today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Dive into an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary hardback encyclopedia for young readers, packed with astounding facts and full-colour wildlife photography. With profiles on many different types of sharks, plus jellyfish, tropical fish, whales and other amazing sea creatures, this guide is perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed! In-depth information is presented in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers, with detailed fact-boxes summarising the key characteristics of each creature. Covering anatomy, survival instincts, habitats and more, this wonderfully visual encyclopedia is sure to intrigue and amuse children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple

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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 an elegantly designed, pocket-sized edition with an elasticated strap, making it perfect for puzzling 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. • GIFT EDITION: Designed with a stylish cover, this collection would make a brilliant gift for all

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This deluxe hardback edition presents the classic short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring striking sprayed edges, gold-embossed cover design and acclaimed illustrations by art nouveau artist Harry Clarke.Edgar Allan Poe was a master of horror literature. While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. Tales of Mystery and the Imagination brings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including ''The Fall of the House of Usher'', ''The Murders in the Rue Morgue'' and ''The Cask of Amontillado''. Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr Brook Haley, these tales of murder, madness and suspense are testament to Poe''s talent.This beautiful gift edition features sprayed page edges, gold embossing, ivory paper, beautiful endpapers and 27 full-page illustrations by celebrated Irish art nouveau artist Harry Clar

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Combining the three complementary paradigms of chakras, auras and herbs, this practical , full-colour guide shows the reader how to gain the best of health in one''s mind, body and spirit through exercises and practices to try out straight away.Healing can be hard to define and often one tradition alone is not enough to affect lasting change. Written by bestselling, expert authors, including Julian Flanders, Hamraz Ahsan and Adrian White, this book represents a holistic approach that takes in several methods of healing for a powerful programme of change. From ancient ideas about energy centres to the advice of modern foragers and herbalists, this comprehensive guide is designed to be a bookshelf must-have. With many mind-body-spirit classic modalities, such as crystals and Feng Shui, and information boxes containing practical tips and techniques throughout, this title is a fully illustrated approach that will appeal to beginners and experienced practitioners a

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This luxurious hardback edition presents the adventures of red-headed Anne Shirley, featuring beautiful stenciled page edges and full-colour illustrations by Luisa Uribe.When Marilla and Matthew decide to adopt a boy from an orphanage they are not sure what to expect. But it''s certainly not the imaginative, red-haired little girl who arrives at Green Gables instead. Readers can join Anne on her many adventures on Prince Edward Island in this much-loved, bestselling children''s classic by from Lucy Maud Montgomery. Presented in a beautiful hardback edition with stenciled page edges, 25 full-page illustrations and patterned endpapers, this classic tale of mischief, romance, and friendship is sure to delight readers of all ages.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children''s Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children''s literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations,

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