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Tune into the mysterious powers of the Earth with this invaluable introductory guide to crystals and gemstones. It''s a must-have for every teen who''s ready to explore the hidden magic of the universe ... and bring the dazzling power of crystals into their own life!Inside you''ll find everything that you need to get started with this exciting branch of witchcraft. Discover how to harness the qualities of different crystals for inspiration, friendship, confidence, and even romance.Find out what crystals can revel about your personality, how they can empower you -- and harness their vibrational energies to bring fortune and happiness to your friends and family.Discover the secret forces of the universe ... and unlock your own hidden power!Ideally suited to readers aged 10+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Young witches-in-training can learn everything they need to know with the Teen Witches'' Guides, from palm reading and crystal healing

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Sudokus are the ever-popular number placements puzzles that give your brain a great workout. Spanning a number of difficulty levels, this collection comes in an elegantly designed package with a textured cover and gold foil accents, making it the perfect gift for any puzzle lover.• IMPROVE YOUR SOLVING SKILL: Each puzzle is graded, from beginner to expert, so you can enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your skill improve as you work through the levels.• EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you find where each missing number fits.• REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.• POCKET-SIZED: This handy layout is perfect for your travels, pocket or bag, or just to keep by your bedside.

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Take a tour through the history of painting from the Early Renaissance to modern day in this richly illustrated hardback guide, filled with spectacular full-colour artwork.Great artists change the way we look at the world. From Manet to Goya, and Rothko to Caravaggio, this comprehensive guide traces the development of artistic styles and the spot connections between them. Discover the major movements in western painting, and the life and times of the influential artists whose experimentation paved the way.• Suitable for everybody, from the casual reader to students of art history • A clear chronological structure allows the reader to see each movement in its historical context and to appreciate the patterns that emerge • A comprehensive overview of painting, from the sacred beauty of Giotto''s The Raising of Lazarus to Gerhard Richter and Luc Tuymans • Includes an essay on the development of painting techniques

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This delightful colouring book is inspired by the traditions Scandinavian folk art, with over 40 designs to fill with colour. Bold and beautiful, Scandinavian folk art has enchanted generations for its whimsical designs, vibrant colours and pleasing patterns. The designs in this colouring book reflect techniques like rosemaling (Norwegian), dalmålning (Swedish), and kurbits (Swedish) which involve painting intricate designs, floral motifs, and geometric patterns on different surfaces such as furniture, woodenware, and household items, as well as in embroidery and other textile arts. These traditional patterns include flowers, birds and animals and more abstract designs and have been created so they are a delight to colour in. All you need are a few pencils or markers and your imagination.• Includes 40 designs• Printed on thick, high-quality paper• The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through• Suitable for pen

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Max, Millie and Mojo the dog are intrepid adventurers. Children can join them on incredible tour, journeying around the world, across the cosmos, and even into the past in this incredible narrative maze book. Beautifully illustrated in full-colour, this collection of over 200 mazes features spectacular tours of the Northern Lights, the age of the Dinosaurs and even through a time-warping black hole. Max, Millie and Mojo''s story accompanies each picture puzzle, so children can follow along as their adventures unfold!As they solve each of these thrilling mazes, children spot the hidden objects and characters, as well develop their understanding of science, history and culture. An a-maze-ing adventure for kids aged 8+.

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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 of themed puzzles comes in a beautifully designed pocket-sized package with an elasticated strap, making it perfect for puzzling on the go.• 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. • POCKET-SIZED: This handy layout is perfect for carrying on your travels or just to keep by your bedside.

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Inspired by Lovecraftian fantasy, classic horror movies and ancient myths, this incredible collection of more than 120 terrifying images will transport you to uncharted plains of existence. Inside you will find otherworldly horrors, spliced creatures, satanic rituals, reanimated corpses, killer clowns, axe murderers and more. The original, specially created artwork is illustrated by Juan and Santiago Calle and appears on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through.So make a selection of pens or pencils in suitably gruesome colours and have a great time making these images as horrifying as possible.

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Ponder life''s biggest questions with this spectacular hardback to philosophy through its 100 key thinkers, beautifully illustrated in full-colour throughout. From the metaphysics of Plato to the nihilism of Nietzsche, this engaging and accessible book invites readers to contemplate the ideas of 100 key philosophers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical, scientific, political and religious thought over a period of 2,500 years, Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers serves as an excellent guide to this history of philosophy and the progress that has been made in interpreting the world around us.These figures include:• Aristotle• Jean-Jacques Rousseau• Karl Marx• Simone de Beauvoir• Noam Chomsky• W.V.O QuineBy presenting details of their lives and the concerns and circumstances that motivated them, along with a range of full-colour illustrations, this book makes philos

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Young readers can explore an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary visual reference guide, filled with stunning full-colour photographs and eye-opening facts. This comprehensive reference guide presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers. From tiger sharks to sea cucumbers, detailed fact-boxes summarise the key characteristics of each creature.Sections include:• Ocean Life• Ocean Habitats• Invertebrates• Fish• Mammals• Reptiles and Birds.Including stunning photographs and easy-to-follow information about the anatomy and behaviour of sea creatures, this title will inform and amuse all children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children''s Discovery Library 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, t

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Sun Tzu''s 5th century BCE military manual, The Art of War, revolutionized warfare when it was written. In the millennia since, its sage advice has been applied to fields as varied as business, leadership, warfare, politics and everyday life. In this beautifully presented hardback guide, business journalist Dominic Hale helps you interpret the classic work to show you how to apply its advice to becoming a better leading. Showing you how to effectively motivate your workforce, pursue bold new strategies, and understand your opponents, Sun Tzu''s wisdom proves equally applicable to the business world. This edition includes the entire text of the original Art of War for your reference.In this work, you will discover:• the traits that make a great leader• how to develop your own management skills• how to get the most out of your team• how to see to the heart of a problem and come up with effective solutionsBy

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Discover the incredible capabilities of the human body and its functions with this indispensable hardback guide, richly illustrated in full-colour. The human body is a remarkable work of nature - its immense complexity allowing us to sense the world around us, move, regulate our temperature, formulate thoughts and much more besides. In this stunning visual guide, author Robert Snedden examines the extraordinary ways that the body works and facilitates our survival. Taking each crucial system in turn, he unpacks the processes responsible for the functioning of biology''s most complex creation and makes it easy to understand for every reader. Discover the function of cells, how muscles work, how our senses allow us to perceive the world, and much more.With hundreds of photographs, illustrations and full-colour diagrams to aid your understanding, The Human Body is a must-have manual for medical professionals, students, or anyone interested in findi

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Discover who you really are in this fascinating personality test box set, including a full-colour book on Carl Jung''s personality psychology and accompanying quiz cards. Carl Jung was a highly influential psychologist and the original thinker behind introverted and extroverted personality types. His ideas formed the basis of the famous Myers-Briggs personality test, and his personality classification system remains a cornerstone in the study of personality traits to this day.This brilliant box kit contains a 128-page guide explaining Jung''s views on personality psychology as well as a deck of 52 cards, which form a personality test. The cards contain questions for you to answer, scoring cards to show you how your answers correlate to a particular personality type, and a range of cards providing guidance for every personality type in the key situations of everyday life.Are you:• Introverted or extroverted?•

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This ornate gift edition brings together the classic Hermetic texts, The Emerald Tablet of Hermes and The Kybalion, presented in a beautiful pocket hardback volume with gilded page edges. The Emerald Tablet of Hermes is an ancient cryptic text, said to impart the wisdom of legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus whose teachings are at the heart of Hermetic philosophy. With ideas on astrology, alchemy and spiritual transformation, it explores the metaphysical link between the physical and spiritual world, as encapsulated by the phrase as above, so below, famously quoted from this text.While The Emerald Tablet is enigmatic, The Kybalion is elucidating, distilling the seven principles of Hermeticism and its practical applications for personal growth and self-improvement. In bringing together these two classic texts, this beautiful collection makes a perfect companion for anyone wanting to return to ancient Hermetic wisdom in search

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This luxurious silkbound collection contains tales of Celtic folklore told by renowned folklorists Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens, featuring full-colour illustrations.Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Myths features wondrous magic from ancient gods, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes.This volume features 26 charming tales, including:• The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill• The Boyhood of Fionn• The Birth of Bran• Oisín''s Mother• The Carl of the Drab Coat• The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran• Becuma of the White Skin Beth Gellert• Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree• King O''Toole and his GooseThis beautiful gift edition is luxuriously presented with deluxe silk binding, gold cover embossing, and full-colour illustrations,

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Are you as tall as a T. rex? Or as big as a Brontosaurus? Or maybe you''re as mini as a Micropachycephalosaurus! Young readers can discover just how huge or small the dinosaurs really were in this full-colour hardback book, bursting with life-sized, to-scale examples and eye-opening comparisons. Written by paleontologist and award-winning author Dougal Dixon, How Big? Dinosaurs allows children to interact with life-sized artworks of prehistoric beasts (and their claws, plates, and teeth) to get a sense of how big they really were. They''ll see real-world comparisons to help them understand the size of different dinosaurs. Readers can: • Get up-close to a Triceratops horn, • Measure their hand to Iguanodon''s • Compare a Psittacosaurus''s beak to a parrot''s • Check out Smilodon''s terrifying teeth. Packed with fun facts and vibrant illustrations by Patrick Corrigan, this bo

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Dive into the captivating world of Norse mythology with this enchanting collection of ancient tales, presented in a luxurious silkbound collection with full-colour illustrations. From Odin and Thor to Loki and Freya, this beautiful collection of stories will introduce readers to the realms of the Norse gods and a host of other fascinating characters who either helped or opposed them. Discover the myths that influenced the Vikings and which have charmed generations of readers for centuries.Stories include:• The Beginning• The Well of Wisdom• The Stolen Wine• The Hammer of Thor• The Theft of Thor''s Hammer• Idun and the Apples of Life• The Binding of the Wolf • Freyja''s Necklace• The Adventures of Thor• Baldur and the Mistletoe Spear• Ragnarök: The Twilight of the GodsThis exquisite collection with silk bound binding and foil embossing will make a wond

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Get into the spirit of the season with this delightful collection of Christmas designs and scenes. Santa Claus and his reindeer, Christmas bells, candles and lots of beautiful decorations are among the many images to choose from. With 45 images to colour in and make your own, this book will get you feeling festive in no time. The perfect companion for long winter evenings, it will de-stress your mind and body and unlock your creativity.• 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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This beautiful hardback edition presents William Walker Atkinson''s classic work, Reincarnation and the Law of Karma, presented with a gold embossed cover design and gilded page edges. Reincarnation is the process of the soul''s successive rebirths, and, in this book, Atkinson explores how past lives influence and shape our present existence. He examines the idea that our actions in previous lives determine our current circumstances, highlighting the karmic implications and the continuity of the soul''s journey through multiple lifetimes.Using explanations from ancient writings and practical insights of his own, Atkinson invites contemplation on personal responsibility, moral choices, and the pursuit of spiritual growth. Irrespective of one''s beliefs, Reincarnation and the Law of Karma fosters a deeper understanding of how different faiths see the profound connection between one''s actions and how they manifest in our past, present,

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This fascinating hardback guide examines of one of the most important eras in history, the Middle Ages, spanning the breadth of the globe and illustrated throughout with brilliant full-colour illustrations.Often misconceived as a dark ''between-time'' between the ancient and modern eras, the Middle Ages was in fact a period of radical transformation. Professor of Medieval History Phyllis G. Jestice gives a fascinating overview of this incredible period across the world, bringing to life the personalities, the technologies, the politics and the culture that defined this period in the development of the world we know today.Includes:• The rise of Christianity• The astounding advances in the sciences and the arts in the Islamic world• How economic powerhouses developed in Africa and powerful states arose in the Americas• How trade flourished throughout central Asia and China in the form of the Silk Roads• The terrifying

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This beautiful jacketed hardback presents Oscar Wilde''s classic novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, with brand-new, full-colour illustrations by Eugenia Nobati.This classic novel about the frailty of human beauty and sensual experience and the futility of vanity remains as powerful today as when it was first published in 1891. A truly extraordinary piece of work, The Picture of Dorian Gray has come to be regarded as the finest novel of the aesthetic and decadent movements. In this cautionary tale, the handsome Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait should age rather than himself, and then launches on a life of excess and depravity, with shocking consequences.Whether you''re approaching The Picture of Dorian Gray for the first time, or want to experience it afresh with new illustrations, this unabridged collectible edition is perfect for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illu

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This beautiful hardback edition presents the classic text, The Rule of St. Benedict, presented with a gold embossed cover design and gilded page edges. Composed by St. Benedict of Nursia around 529 CE, The Rule of St. Benedict serves as a guidebook for communal Christian living within monasteries. It consists of a comprehensive set of instructions that promote a balanced life centered around prayer, work, and community. The philosophy within the Rule advocates moderation, humility, obedience, and stability, providing a blueprint for harmonious living among individuals committed to a monastic life. The Rule of St. Benedict has had a profound and enduring influence, shaping not only monastic life but also serving as a guide for those seeking a disciplined and purposeful existence in modern times. Its principles of balance, discipline, and community continue to resonate across cultures and generations, offering timeless wisdom for thos

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This excellent collection of mini sudoku puzzles is the perfect choice for puzzling on the go. With smaller grids that can be completed in half the time, you''ll get the satisfying buzz of completing a puzzle when you only have a small amount of time to spare. In a compact package that is easy to pop into a bag or pocket, you can put your logic skills to the test, wherever you are!• EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your brain a workout with these number-placement teasers.• REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.• POCKET-SIZED: This handy small package is the ideal choice for taking on your travels or just to keep by your bedside.ABOUT THE SERIES: Mini Puzzles are perfect for entertainment on the go, when you only have a few minutes to spare! With smaller grid sizes, you''ll get the same sense of achievement from solving them in half the time.

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How do labor markets work? Is it better to aim for inflation or full employment? How can developing countries escape the poverty trap? In this accessible and entertaining guide, readers can explore the key questions and theories that top economists have sought to answer, and gain valuable insights into the complex world of economics.Ranging from demand and supply to globalization and international trade to game theory, and featuring ideas from such esteemed economists as Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on the core themes and theories of this great subject and understand how world economies function.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

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This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-colour photography.From hydrogen to oganesson, this fascinating book explores all 118 elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionized our lives. Children can discover the incredibly poisonous ingredients in table salt, how iron in the earth makes compasses work, and many more surprising facts. With the latest scientific photography, fact boxes and profiles of key scientists, this highly visual reference guide book provides a fun way for children to learn this essential area of chemistry. Perfect for budding scientists aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children''s Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, t

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Heroes of Irish Mythology includes some of Jeremiah Curtin''s exquisite retellings of Ireland''s most daring and courageous tales. Within its pages, Curtin recounts the exploits of heroes such as the skilled swordsman Elin Gow, the great yet unassuming Conal, the grimly determined Miach Lay, the extraordinarily proportioned Coldfeet, and the perspicacious Blaiman. Beyond gripping, these stories of adventure and peril highlight the rich and vibrant Irish myths and legends that have survived through centuries.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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Bring the world beneath our oceans to life with this wonderful colour by numbers collection. Inside you will find over 60 designs, including turtles, tropical fish, coral reefs and more! Simply match the numbered sections to the colours in the flip-out key and fill them with spectacular colour.Features: • Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through • Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection. • A flip-out colour key which can be flipped out beside your page for easy referenceABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Colour by Numbers Collection features peaceful and enchanting designs from an array of artists, printed on thick, high-quality paper and including a handy flip-out colour key.

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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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This deluxe boxed set brings together the most celebrated works of H.G. Wells, presented in six hardback volumes with beautiful silver-embossed cover designs. H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvelous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated readers across the globe. Contains:• The First Men in the Moon• The War of the Worlds• The Invisible Man• The Island of Doctor Moreau• When the Sleeper Wakes• The Time Machine & Other StoriesComplete and unabridged, each of these stories marries exciting adventure with a poignant probing of scientific progress and its dangers - a signature combination of H.G. Wells which marks him as a true master of science-fiction. This handsome bo

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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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