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One of the most celebrated works of modern literature, Animal Farm is George Orwell's satire on the Russian Revolution of 1917 and Stalin's subsequent rule. It tells the story of the animals of Manor Farm, as they rise up against the drunken farmer Mr Jones and the ensuing leadership battle between two pigs, Snowball and Napoleon. They set in motion their 'system of thought', Animalism, a clear play on Communism, with seven tenets including, 'All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.' This elegant pocket hardback edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Orwell'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 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.

This elegant hardback edition presents Voltaire's classic novel, Candide, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and gilded page edges. Candide is a young man living a paradisaical life, mentored by a tutor, Professor Pangloss. When Candide falls for Cunegonde, the daughter of the Baron Thunder-ten-Tronkh, he is thrown out of the castle, which has been his home, and embarks upon a series of epic adventures. Satirical and witty, Voltaire pokes fun at the classical romantic adventures of the time. This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal; featuring a facsimile of Voltaire's signature on the title page; gold gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. 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.

Learn powerful manifestation techniques from the renowned Law of Attraction writer, Florence Scovel Shinn, in this beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide.Manifest Your Destiny distils the best and clearest advice taken from Shinn''s celebrated work, The Game of Life and How to Play It, in this handy hardback volume.As well as practical advice on how to use your thoughts and words to attract and manifest the outcomes you would like to see, this appealing edition is an excellent introduction to the author who popularized this form of positive life philosophy in the early 20th century.Discover how to:• Keep your thoughts positive and powerful• Attract the relationships you want• Set clear intentions for prosperity• Maintain your faith in manifestation. With immediately actionable steps, this abridged self-help classic will give you everything you need to manifest your destiny.

This handsome hardback edition presents over 100 of Yeats'' best loved poems, featuring an elegant gold embossed cover design and beautiful patterned page edges.This collection of masterful poetry demonstrates the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of Ireland''s most accomplished poet, William Butler Yeats. The poems selected here cover love and regret, Irish folktales, beauty, politics, family and satire. From the romantic ideals of his youth to the innovative realist of his later years, this collection spans the breadth of Yeats'' output.Includes:• ''He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven''• ''The Second Coming''• ''A Coat''• ''The Song of Wandering Aengus''• ''An Irish Airman Foresees His Death''• ''The Stolen Child''This elegant edition is presented with patterned page edges, gold embossing and illustrated, full-colour endpapers, making a wonderful gift for poetry lovers.

This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell''s foundational tale of dystopian fiction, 1984, featuring new, full-colour illustrations by Jason Millet.Under the watchful eyes of Big Brother, the people of Oceania must submit totally to their government and suppress 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 hardback edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with specially-commissioned, full-colour illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Illustrated Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-colour, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.

Tennyson's epic retelling of the legends of King Arthur is full of timeless magic. Covering the rise and fall of Camelot and the exploits of the knights of the Round Table, his verse captures all the mythical grandeur of these enduring tales, from the illicit passion of Lancelot and Guinevere and the confusion of the Last Battle, to the heroism of King Arthur himself, the legendary founder of England. In this handsome collector's edition, Tennyson specialist Valerie Purton has set episodes from the poem alongside the exquisite illustrations of Gustave Doré, who creates in them a world of towering cliffs, magnificent castles and enchanted forests. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.

The Mafia is perhaps the most powerful criminal organization ever to have existed. Emerging in late-19th-century Sicily, it soon spread across Italy and the United States, creating a crime empire based on racketeering, drug smuggling, and ruthless intimidation.This lavish full-colour hardback is the complete history of the notorious organization from the ragtag bandits who terrorized the populations of rural Sicily through to the notorious gangsters of the Prohibition era to the Five Families that dominated the New York mob for much of the 20th century.Filled with infamous characters such as Al Capone, Charles ''Lucky'' Luciano, Toto Riina, and John Gotti, this book is a definitive history of the Mafia.

Learning how to be patient can make a real difference to a child''s moods, their relationships with others, and their overall outlook on life. My Patient Book explains the importance of taking time to think before taking action and will help your child to deal with their impulses and manage their emotions.When they are young many children do not have the language to express how they feel when faced with the challenge of waiting. This charmingly illustrated book takes children on a journey with Lemur as she discovers that waiting can be worth it!My Patient provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings.Perfect for children aged 4+.

Helping your child to build their self-esteem will make a world of difference to their confidence, resilience, and outlook on life. My Proud Book encourages children to celebrate their achievements and the qualities that make them unique, boosting their self-worth.When they are young many children do not have the language to express how they feel when faced with a difficult challenge, such as starting a new school or trying a new hobby. This charmingly illustrated book takes children on a journey with Lion as he overcomes his feelings of low self-esteem!My Proud Book provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings.Perfect for children aged 4+.

In this heartfelt hardback picture book, children can go on a heroic journey with Bunny as learns to face his fears.Learning how to be brave helps your child to build self-esteem, resilience and self-confidence. This empathetically written book takes children on an uplifting journey with Bunny as he overcomes his anxieties like starting a new school, trying new hobbies, and making friends. Developed in consultation with a mental health professional Clare Arnold, CAMHS, My Brave Book equips young children with the insight and vocabulary they need to express, anticipate, and navigate their feelings. Perfect for children aged 3+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The My Feelings series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming hardback animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.

Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full-colour.Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant diagrams. Children can discover why giraffes have such long necks, what the relationship is between humans and monkeys, how sharks can be older than dinosaurs and many more incredible examples of evolution the world around us.Readers can also learn about the scientific discovery of evolution, including Charles Darwin''s research aboard the HMS Beagle, Alfred Russel Wallace''s expeditions to the Amazon and South East Asia, and the discovery of genetics by Gregor Mendel in his experimentation with garden peas. These inspiring stories give a human perspective to these scientific breakthroughs and will inspire kids to follow in their own curiosity.Topics include:• The story of life• Natural selection• Studying fossils• Evolution examples• Genes and DNA• Selective breeding• The future of lifeSupporting STEM learning, this wide-ranging book will a wide-ranging understanding of key topics within biology and natural history. Perfect for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Young readers can discover the wonders of science with this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color by award-winning illustrator Alex Foster.From ecology to astrophysics, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science that govern it. This title is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations on a range of subjects, including:• Elements• The human body and its organs• Matter and motion• Atoms and molecules• Animals, plants, and other living things• BiodiversityBig new concepts pop off the page, thanks to useful diagrams, vibrant illustrations and an engaging, energetic prose style. Supporting STEM learning, this book is perfect for readers aged 8-12.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

In this heartfelt hardback picture book, children can go on a heartfelt journey with Fox as he explores his feelings of envy and learns about fairness.Whether it''s from wanting someone else''s toys, navigating friendships, or sharing attention with siblings, feeling jealous can be very scary for young children, who may feel out-of-control and anxious. By following sweet Fox as he experiences feeling jealous My Jealous Book will help children understand while they feel the way they do and how they can make themselves feel better. Feeling jealous is part of growing up, but children need to understand it and how to cope with it.My Jealous Book provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings.Perfect for children aged 4+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The My Feelings series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.

This lavish full-colour reference guide explores the fascinating history of the substance that changed the modern world: oil. In this compelling account, Ian Fitzgerald tells the complete story of oil, from its formation over millions of years to its first discovery and use by humankind to its role as a crucial energy source and the conflicts that have since revolved around it.Along the way, he covers such themes as technological innovation, cartels and collusions, oil''s ever-depleting stocks and the rise of environmentalism, and its staggering influence on politics and business. Taking us from the days of oil barons like John D. Rockefeller and the first refineries of Standard Oil through to the formation of OPEC in the mid-20th century and the rise of fracking in the 21st, A History of Oil explores everything from the creation of plastics to the causes of the Gulf Wars.

In this heartfelt hardback picture book, children join Tiger as she learns the importance of thinking of others.Being kind is a way of behaving that is part of being a happy child. But it is not easy being kind all the time, and what does being kind actually mean? My Kind Book helps children discover ways to be kind and how to deal with times when they feel grumpy and hurtful.By following Tiger on her journey, children will begin to learn how to be helpful, respectful, and polite-and why these things are important. The book also looks at what it means to be unkind, and help children cope with negative emotions. Developed in consultation with a mental health professional Clare Arnold, CAMHS, My King Book equips young children with the insight and vocabulary they need to express, anticipate, and navigate their feelings. Perfect for children aged 3+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The My Feelings series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming hardback animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.

In this heartfelt hardback picture book, children can go on a heroic journey with Koala as learns to make sense of and deal with sadness.Young children can feel sad for many reasons, but may not have the language to express how they feel. This charmingly illustrated, empathetically written book takes children on a supporting and reassuring journey with cute Koala as she experiences feelings of sadness. Alongside Koala, children learn to recognize their feelings and discover ways to make themselves feel better. My Sad Book provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings. With heartwarming, full-colour illustrations by Sara Ward, this book is perfect for children aged 3+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The My Feelings series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.