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This handsome hardback presents Dante's Purgatorio, the second part of the epic poem The Divine Comedy, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page edges.The Divine Comedy is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. In Purgatorio, Dante climbs the Mount of Purgatory, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, who is replaced by Beatrice towards the end of this part of his journey. With prayers and the bliss of divine union a short space away, the pilgrim must walk through the seven terraces representing the seven deadly sins and exhibit the correct virtue to counter each.This is elegantly presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges, making a wonderful gift or collectible 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 handsome hardback presents Dante's Inferno, the first part of the epic poem The Divine Comedy, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page edges.The Divine Comedy is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. In Inferno, Dante imagines the afterlife by representing his own journey through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. Along with stirring adventures and boundless imagination are Dante's reflections on spirituality and the nature of faith and reason in the world. As an allegory, Inferno represents the recognition and rejection of sin in the passage of the soul towards God.This is elegantly presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges, making a wonderful gift or collectible 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 handsome hardback presents Dante's Paradiso, the third and final part of the epic poem The Divine Comedy, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page edges.The Divine Comedy is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. In Paradiso, Dante reaches the nine celestial spheres of heaven, guided by Beatrice. Meeting blessed souls in Heaven, he explores the four cardinal virtues (Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude) and the three theological virtues (Faith, Hope, and Charity). In doing so, his soul finally aligns with an understanding of God's love.This is elegantly presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges, making a wonderful gift or collectible 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.

An illuminating, illustrated guide for anyone seeking a practical, confidence-boosting entry into spellcraft and real-world magic.Readers can become competent, confident spell-workers with this practical guide to witchcraft, presented in a beautiful hardback gift edition with sprayed edges. Containing an extensive collection of traditional spells and techniques, this book will help readers attract positive friendships, love and luck as well as promote healing, careers and protection. The book includes:• A section on tools used as well as information on how to consecrate them• Correspondences for different spells• Rituals for manifesting your wishesThe Practical Book of Witchcraft is an essential reference for anyone wishing to master the incredible art of magic and spell-making.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Everyday Magic series features beautiful hardback gift editions centred around a range of Mind, Body, Spirit topics. These books are perfect for anyone interested in astrology, witchcraft or tarot.

Bestselling author Marion Williamson brings you a comprehensive guide to astrology, beautifully presented in a hardback gift edition with sprayed edges.Astrology is more than just the 12 signs of the zodiac - it's a layered, multi-faceted tool for understanding ourselves and others. In this fascinating guide, you can discover what your sun sign says about you, who you are most compatible with romantically, and how you can progress in life with insights from the heavens above. More advanced ideas regarding aspects such as Mercury Retrograde, Moon Signs and other astrological terms are explained fully and permit the reader to begin their journey into this lifelong passion.• Descriptions of all 12 signs• Controversies about whether there is a 13th sign addressed• Moon signs and their significanceThis ornate hardback is a wonderful companion for anyone wanting to align their life with the magic of the stars.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Everyday Magic series features beautiful hardback gift editions centred around a range of Mind, Body, Spirit topics. These books are perfect for anyone interested in astrology, witchcraft or tarot.

Tap into the transformative magic of lunar cycles with this beautiful hardback guide, with over 50 moon magic spells and meditations.Welcome to the world of moon magic, where the night sky shines bright with possibility and shooting stars herald the arrival of new opportunities. This delightful book will unlock the key to understanding how the moon affects us all, and how to use its pull to manifest your goals and draw positive outcomes to you.You will learn how to:• Set up a magical moon altar.• Tap into the power of the lunar cycle.• Use moon magic to manifest your goals.• Practice meditations, rituals, totem animals and dreamweaving spells.This handy hardback with sprayed edges is a wonderful companion for anyone wanting to align their life with the magic of the lunar cycle..ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Everyday Magic series features beautiful hardback gift editions centred around a range of Mind, Body, Spirit topics. These books are perfect for anyone interested in astrology, witchcraft or tarot.

This elegant hardback guide unlocks the timeless art of tarot reading with practical techniques and historical insight.From how to take care of your tarot cards to how to unlock your intuition when reading, this enthralling guide will appeal to anyone wanting to learn to read the cards or improve their readings. With plenty of information on the history of the tarot, the different types of card deck available, traditional and modern spreads to use, and methods of interpretation, this is an empowering look at the world of tarot, dispelling myths and developing the reader's skill in reading tarot. Includes:- A section on selecting and taking care of tarot cards- Practices to improve readings- Different spreads to use for different queriesPresented with beautiful sprayed page-edges, this will become an essential reference tool for anyone interested in tarot.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Everyday Magic series features beautiful hardback gift editions centred around a range of Mind, Body, Spirit topics. These books are perfect for anyone interested in astrology, witchcraft or tarot.

This handsome hardback edition presents Sun Tzu's classic text, The Art of War, gloriously illustrated with traditional, full-colour artwork and striking laser-cut page edges.The Art of War is one of the most successful treatises on warfare and military strategy of all time. Written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC, it has since been consulted by countless military leaders, politicians and business moguls, from General Gouglas MacArthur and John F. Kennedy to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.Divided into thirteen chapters covering all aspects of warfare, Sun Tzu's lessons are as relevant today as they ever were. Flexible strategies, quick thinking on the battlefield, the use of intelligence, and understanding the enemy's intentions are all crucial ingredients for success. Whether you wish to get ahead in business, sport, or politics, The Art of War will help you to steal a march on your competitors. Featuring stunning full-colour illustrations throughout and Lionel Giles's classic translation, this attractive hardback edition is a wonderful companion for anyone interested in ancient wisdom.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Edge-Cut Classics series brings together luxurious gift editions of classic works of literature, presented with striking laser-cut, page-edge effects for a spectacular visual finish.

Jane Austen's best-loved classic is beautifully presented in a stunning gift edition with gold cover embossing and striking, laser cut page-edges.Considered by many to be Jane Austen's best work, Pride and Prejudice is a sharp comedy of manners centering on quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and the mounting pressures put on her to find a suitable husband. When the aristocratic, reserved Mr Darcy enters her society, and interferes with Elizabeth's blossoming romance with the dashing Mr Wickham, both must confront their assumptions about the other if they're to find true happiness. Witty, humorous and ultimately satisfying, this tale of an attraction of opposites has chimed with readers for more than two hundred years. This elegant hardback gift edition with gold cover embossing and laser-cut page edges makes a delectable collectable for any 'Janeite'.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Edge-Cut Classics series brings together luxurious gift editions of classic works of literature, presented with striking laser-cut, page-edge effects for a spectacular visual finish.

This handsome collection brings together Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated novels and short stories, presented in a stunning gift edition with printed page edges.The consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his faithful companion Dr Watson, are two of fiction's most intriguing figures. Facing down Victorian villains and elusive criminals with nothing more than his formidable powers of observation, Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes still has an unmatched ability to entertain.This volume brings together all four Sherlock Holmes novels - A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Valley of Fear - as well as all the short stories originally collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.

This beautiful hardback edition presents the classic work of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with striking cover embossing and laser-cut page edges.Frankenstein - or, the Modern Prometheus - is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Written by Mary Shelley, wife of the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelly, it tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein and the catastrophic consequences of his attempts to create a perfect new being by activating a group of body parts with an electrical charge. The hideous monster that is born of Frankenstein's experiment wreaks havoc when it realizes that it will never know the happiness that mere mortals can enjoy.This edition contains the popular 1831 version of the text which includes more of Victor's motivations and thoughts for creating life.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Edge-Cut Classics series brings together luxurious gift editions of classic works of literature, presented with striking laser-cut, page-edge effects for a spectacular visual finish.

Edgar Allan Poe''s arresting poetry is brought together here in this handsome hardback edition with classic full-colour illustrations by Edmund Dulac.Exploring grief, memory, love and the strange pull of the unknown, The Raven & Other Poems presents a selection of Poe''s most enduring verse. Readers can follow the rhythm and atmosphere that made Poe a defining voice in American poetry through classics such as ''The Raven'', Annabel Lee'', ''A Dream Within a Dream'' and ''The Bells''. This handsome hardback edition is beautifully presented with gold cover embossing, printed page edges and 23 classic, full-colour illustrations by Edmund Dulac, offering a celebration of Poe''s craft and enduring legacy.

Join the festive fun with this full-colour Christmas activity pad, packed with 80 creative challenges and over 50 merry stickers.Young puzzle fans will dive into a wonderland of seasonal games, colourful activities and joyful brain-teasers, perfect for keeping bright minds busy throughout the holiday break. Every page bursts with Christmas cheer, and the 50+ reusable stickers add an extra dash of fun for children aged 7 and up.Inside the pad you'll find:• 80 tear-out activity sheets, ideal for on-the-go festive entertainment• Over 50 Christmas-themed stickers to decorate pages, notebooks and gift tags• A merry mix of puzzles, games and creativity boosters to fill the holiday season with fun• A brilliant stocking filler and a guaranteed boredom-buster for long winter days.

This fully illustrated, 16-book boxset is a fantastic introduction to Greek myths and legends.The 16 books in this collection bring the famous myths of Ancient Greece bang up to date with witty prose by Claudia Martin and hilarious line drawings by Rory Walker. Discover how Theseus outwits the brutal Minotaur, thrill at the many epic exploits of the mighty Heracles, and set sail with Odysseus on the most extraordinary voyage of all time . Perfect for children aged 7+.BOOKS IN THIS COLLECTIONThe Rise of Zeus - Prometheus and Pandora - Perseus and Medusa - Atalanta''s Race - Pegasus, the Winged Horse - The Trials of Psyche - The Minotaur - Pelops the Charioteer - The Trojan Horse - The Odyssey - The Legend of Heracles - King Midas - Cadmus the Dragon-Slayer - Jason and the Golden Fleece - Persephone and Other Stories of the Underworld - Arachne and Other Stories of Transformation.

Written by leading historian Jeremy Black, this fascinating reference guide charts an incredible history of the modern world.In this masterful account, Black explores the key themes that have shaped the history of the modern world since 1950. Eschewing a simple political narrative, he instead explores the roles of the environment, demographics, the economy and technology in driving change in the world.The story begins in 1950, by which time a new world order had come into place, with Communism firmly established in Russia, Eastern Europe and China, decolonisation well underway in the old European empires, and the American monopoly on nuclear weaponry at an end, setting the stage for the Cold War.Over the course of the next 75 years, the world changed immeasurably - the population nearly tripled; climate change became ever more pronounced; new liberal values regarding gender, sexuality and age took hold; television and then the internet became the primary drivers of culture; and a new frontier of exploration opened up in space. At the same time tensions continued in politics, with alternative models of democracy and authoritarianism coming into fierce conflict and a range of new countries emerging through decolonization.Ranging widely across the globe, A History of the Modern World sheds new light on this fascinating era.

Embark on a journey through the animal kingdom, the prehistoric world, space, and the depths of the oceans with this wide-ranging Q&A book! Inside, you''ll discover questions and answers about everything from aadvarks to zebras, from seals and sharks to dinosaurs, and from planet Earth to the farthest reaches of our Universe. Packed with intriguing facts, the pages provide insights into many common subject areas of interest to children, and are accompanied by captivating photographs that showcase the beauty of our planet and beyond. Perfect for inquisitive kids aged 8+.