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This elegant gift edition presents Franz Kafka's masterpiece of surrealism, The Trial, presented with a striking, foil-embossed cover design and gilded page edges. One morning Josef K. is arrested for a crime he did not commit. In fact, he is never even told the nature of the offense. His life is thrown into turmoil as he becomes enmeshed in a struggle to prove his innocence. As the confounding case unfolds, K. is ultimately powerless - battling against a remote and uncaring bureaucracy. In this new translation, Isabel Tucker retains the enigmatic and surreal style which marks Kafka's brilliance. This handsome pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring a facsimile of Kafka's signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of modernist literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

This elegant gift edition with gilded page edges provides an essential introduction to the ancient divining technique, the I Ching. 'A noble one stands alone without fear, withdraws from the time without sadness.' From its origins in the 9th century BCE, diviners have asked the I Ching to answer their most burning questions with poise and insight. With an introduction explaining the history behind the I Ching, this fascinating book provides the reader with all the tools they need to interpret the hexagrams, and makes China's classic oracle accessible to everyone. This elegant hardback pocket guide features silver gilded page edges and beautiful patterned endpapers, making a wonderful companion for anyone seeking wisdom from the ancient I Ching practice.

This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell's foundational tale of dystopian fiction, 1984, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Under the watchful eyes of Big Brother, the people of Oceania must submit totally to their government and supress all expressions of individuality. Telescreens are everywhere, helicopters hover around buildings, and the Thought Police are constantly on alert. Despite the threat of severe punishment, diligent desk clerk Winston Smith sits down to write a diary which begins his quiet resistance against the regime. Arguably the twentieth century's most famous novel, 1984 is a dystopian study of political tyranny, mind control, paranoia and secret mass surveillance, which continues to resonate to this day. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

This beautiful gilded hardcover brings together three of Friedrich Niezsche's most influential essays, Thus Spake Zarathustra, Ecce Homo and Beyond Good and Evil. This German philosopher was one of the most prominent thinkers of the 19th century. His work contains a radical critique of objective truth, rejecting Christian morality and arguing instead that nihilism has become an inherent condition of the modern world. These influential works have profoundly shaped modern philosophy and their ideas remain as pertinent now as they ever were. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature across fiction and philosophy, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-colour fore-edge designs.

Step into a super-cute world of kawaii creatures with this absolutely adorable colouring and activity book. Decorate the colouring pages to make your own ... explore magical mazes and exciting activities ... and put pen to paper for some delightful drawing pages! This book is positively overflowing with fun. With so much to colour, create, search, and solve, every page will bring a smile to your face! Ideal for readers aged 6+.

Step into a happy garden bursting with life with this cozy colouring book, filled with 30 heartwarming images by Steve James. From watering strawberry plants to hosting friends, this colouring book pictures all the fun that can be had in your own peaceful garden. All are bursting with charm as bears, dogs, bunnies and their friends work, play and grow in the garden. Use brightly coloured pencils or markers to bring the scenes to life and enjoy making these adorable artworks your own. • Bold, cheerful designs that are easy to colour • Thick, high-quality, 140gsm paper to prevent bleed-through • Designed for all ages

This handsome hardback edition presents Friedrich Nietzsche's classic philosophical work, On the Genealogy of Morals, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. In this daring and insightful work, Nietzsche lays bare the hypocrisies at the foundations of our ideas of morality. Considering ideas of good and evil, guilt and conscience, and law and violence along the way, On the Genealogy of Morals takes the reader on a journey through the history of value systems in three masterful essays. His insights are sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes provocative, but always demonstrate the workings of an exceptional mind. Together, this collection of essays makes up one of the most powerful works of modern philosophy that seeks to do nothing less than unravel the mysteries of human nature. This deluxe pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic translation by H. P. Paull, and is presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

It's time to stir up some fun with this bubble tea activity book! From twisty mazes to snack-packed drawing ideas, this book is full to the brim with playful puzzles, creative challenges, and the most adorable bubble tea buddies. With so much to search, solve, and scribble, every page is a feast of cute, kawaii fun! Ideal for readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Cosy Time series brings together adorable colouring and activity books filled with lovable kawaii characters and full-colour illustrations. A fun and comforting way for kids to boost their creativity and mental agility.

This elegant pocket edition brings together 260 best-loved, time-honoured poems in one hardback collection, beautifully presented with gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. This glorious celebration of classic poetry features verse from around the English-speaking world, penned by such names as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, L. M. Montgomery and Walt Whitman. Carefully selected and divided into themed sections, the poems encompass the wealth of human experience - love, death, youth, old age, nature, travel and humour are all included in works that range from the 1500s onwards. From Coleridge's fantastical Xanadu or the battlefields of John McCrae, to the ominous croaking of Poe's raven, this is a wonderful collection of poems containing the great and the good, the funny and the tragic, and everything in between. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition is presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic poetry. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

This handsome hardback edition presents Friedrich Nietzsche's classic philosophical work, Human, All Too Human, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Ranging from a few words to a few pages, the aphorisms in Human, All Too Human present Friedrich Nietzsche's thoughts on a variety of subjects, including the nature of reality (metaphysics); moral feelings, especially the concepts of good and evil; the argument that great art is the product of hard work as opposed to 'genius' and inspiration; free-thinking; the evolution of men, women and children; and the limitations that people put on their own thoughts and reasoning. Human, All Too Human marks Nietzsche's decision to embrace new concepts and a fascinating turning point in the work of one of the 19th century's greatest philosophers. This deluxe pocket-sized gift edition is presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

Kids are in for a cuteness overload with this adorable full-colour activity book! From scrumptious spot the differences to delicious drawing suggestions, this book is bursting with playful puzzles, creative challenges, and lovable characters. With so much to spot, solve and sketch, it's the perfect recipe for hours of cute, kawaii fun. Every page has been crafted with care by a specialist puzzle designer. What a perfect way to brighten up your day! Ideal for readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Cosy Time series brings together adorable colouring and activity books filled with lovable kawaii characters and full-colour illustrations. A fun and comforting way for kids to boost their creativity and mental agility.

Home days are the best days. Celebrate the joys of being at home with this heartwarming colouring book, filled with 30 delightful scenes illustrated by Steve James. Discover a host of adorable animals enjoying time at home, whether they're doing a spot of decorating, relaxing in front of the TV, baking a cake or taking a shower. Bring these images to life with coloured pencils and make each adorable scene your own. • Bold, cheerful designs that are easy to colour • Thick, high-quality, 140gsm paper to prevent bleed-through • Designed for all ages ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Colouring Corner series brings you adorable colouring books designed to lift your mood and let your creativity flow. With heartwarming designs by expert illustrators, it's the perfect way to unwind and add a splash of colour to your day.

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic Buddhist text, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Said to have its origins in the 'treasure texts' that were supposedly hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased as a guide to the afterlife. It explains how to recognize the true nature of the mind so that after death it will be possible to attain enlightenment and liberation from the suffering associated with the endless cycle of death and rebirth. For many, reading The Tibetan Book of the Dead has been a revelatory experience on the path to finding a sense of spirituality and self-knowledge. This deluxe pocket-sized gift edition is presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

"Freedom is the will to be responsible for ourselves" - Nietzsche, The Twilight of the Idols This handy book and card kit distills the lessons from master philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, highlighting his words of wisdom to enable the reader to digest his ideas in an accessible way. Philosopher and scholar, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) had his legacy wilfully abused by his ultranationalist sister, Elisabeth. Thankfully his writings have been restored to their original intent and show a level of perceptivity that places him in the ranks of world class thinkers. Informed by his work as a classical scholar, the writings presented here show Nietzschean thought on morality and ways of being in the world. This beautifully presented card and book set will make for an excellent introduction to Nietzsche and his philosophical thoughts. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Inspiration Kits contain full-colour guides to a mode of wisdom, accompanied by beautiful quote cards and a display stand to rest them upon, all enclosed in a giftable lidded box.

'All for one, and one for all' Enjoy this classic tale of chivalry and swashbuckling fun in this hardback gift edition, complete with ornate gold cover foiling and printed page edges. Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers is a timeless classic that has inspired countless films and spin-offs, as well as generations of adventurers. A must-have for anyone looking to dive into a word of action and intrigue, this beautiful edition will throw readers into the excitement and drama of seventeenth-century France as the valiant d'Artagnan embarks on the journey of a lifetime when he sets out to join the Musketeers of the Guard. D'Artagnan, along with his three companions, soon discovers cunning conspiracies, betrayal and political intrigue. Perfect for any lover of historical fiction and adventure, this is a touching tale of friendship and honour in the face of great challenges.

Rudyard Kipling's classic story The Jungle Book is brought to life in this beautiful hardback edition with full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Follow Mowgli as he embarks on a series of incredible adventures and meets a cast of unforgettable characters along the way, such as Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Shere Khan the tiger. This beautiful book features striking new full-colour paintings by talented Croatian illustrator Seb Camagajevac. It is sure to enchant young readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children's literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.