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Delve into the world of renowned cosmic horror stories writer, H. P. Lovecraft, who also penned poems that were eerie, deeply lyrical and philosophical. Covering a variety of subjects such as mythology, nature and existentialism, this collection is just as captivating as his fiction. Perfect for any Lovecraft enthusiast, the mesmerizing poems within offer a closer look at the complex psyche and wonderful imagination of one of horror''s most influential voices.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.

Niccolo Machiavelli''s The Art of War is a renowned treatise on warfare strategy which has survived the centuries. Written as a Socratic dialogue, the author explores the necessity of a state to have a powerful and capable militia to defend itself, and provides invaluable information about how to organise it.A classic of military theory, the thought-provoking treatises within impart wisdom on the careful organisation and discipline required to succeed in strategy and politics. First published in 1521, Machiavelli''s The Art of War is perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.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.

What is the Yeti? Have aliens ever visited Earth? And did Atlantis actually exist?This illustrated, full-colour hardback explores 60 hidden stories behind unexplained, scary, and weird phenomena - subjects that are of constant fascination to young readers. From extraterrestrial encounters to lost lands and hauntings, monsters, and mind boggling mysteries, this book examines the evidence behind these myths, in dedicated feature boxes. Should we really believe in paranormal happenings? What other explanations might there be?Includes: • The Bermuda Triangle• The Roswell Incident• The Loch Ness Monster• Crop CirclesA delight to children aged 8+ who revel in the strange, mysterious and unexpected.

Relieve anxious thoughts with this illustrated, full-color workbook, full of techniques, quotes, prompts and exercises to lighten every day.Inside you will find calm-inducing pictures to colour in, journaling prompts to release tension, insightful quotes from inspirational authors, and physical wellness techniques to curb anxiety quickly. This wonderful companion will help you regulate your emotions and find serenity in the midst of everyday stress. Enjoy lots of brilliant ideas to help you get relief from the rigors of daily life.Includes:• Weekly journaling prompts• Mindful exercises, including drawing and coloring• Blank and lined pages to freely record your thoughts• Inspiring quotations throughout

After the elderly Goriot is abandoned by his daughters, he is forced to live in Parisian hostel where he meets the young and ambitious Eugene de Rastignac. The two form an unexpected friendship as Goriot deals with his unfortunate reality and Rastignac attempts to make a name for himself. A tale of family betrayal, morality and lifelong aspirations, this is a touching novel full of wisdom and drama.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.

First published in 1609, Shakespeare''s Sonnets are considered some of the most beautiful poems in the English language. Wonderful lines, such as ''Shall I compare thee to a summer''s day'' or ''To me, fair friend, you can never be old'', evoke joy and tenderness, while others express deep passion and desire. Whether addressed to the Fair Youth, the Rival Poet, or the Dark Lady, these sonnets'' universal themes of love, death, and the passage of time hold a meaning for everyone, and it is unsurprising that they have been translated into every major written language.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Shakespeare Editions series brings together many of Shakespeare''s celebrated plays and poetry, presented with striking contemporary cover designs. Each edition is based on the First Folio and includes an informative introduction, glossary and timeline.

"Brilliantly bonkers" - JAMIE SMART, author of Bunny Versus Monkey and Looshkin."With fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"A funny, fast-paced and zany adventure, bursting with colourful cartoon-style illustrations" - BOOK TRUSTThis full-colour hardback brings together the first three anarchic adventures of Super Dweeb, as told by award-winning author and illustrator Jess Bradley.Andy may be a little socially awkward, but thanks to his awesome atomic pencil - which brings doodles to life - he''s far from an ordinary dweeb. Look out, evil-doers: HERE COMES SUPER DWEEB!• Discover the secret origin of the world''s geekiest superhero, in the Super Dweeb and the Pencil of Destiny.• Witness his first meeting with his arch-nemesis in Super Dweeb Vs. Dr. Eraser-Butt.• And thrill as Andy battles his evil twin, in Super Dweeb Vs. the Evil Doodler!This collection also features previously unseen bonus content, including step-by-step guides to drawing the series'' most popular characters.This unpredictable, anarchic adventure story will have kids rolling on the floor. Featuring comic-strip-style storytelling in full-color, it''s perfect for readers aged 7-9.

When aspiring ballerina Alabama Beggs meets army officer and artist, David Knight, the two marry and set off in pursuit of greatness. However, conflicts soon arise as they travel from the Deep South to New York, Paris, and beyond, and Alabama struggles to reconcile her own ambitions and identity with the responsibilities of marriage and motherhood.Completely captivating and infused with the energy of the Roaring Twenties, this is a fascinating novel that offers vivid insights into life during the Jazz Age as well as the tumultuous marriage of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the author, Zelda.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.

Delve into a magical woodland with this beautifully illustrated colour-by-numbers book by illustrator Georgie Fearns. In this extraordinary enchanted forest, you will find picnicking rabbits, slumbering squirrels, ancient bridges, bubbling streams and many more magical scenes. Georgie Fearns'' charming art style blends warmth and wit with exquisite detail, all rendered in exquisite colour-by-numbers artwork for you to bring to life. Simply match the numbered section to the color key below, and create a final artwork that anyone will feel proud of. Features: • A colour-key on each page for easy reference • Thick, high-quality paper to avoid bleed-through • Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection.Perfect for children or the young-at-heart.ABOUT THE SERIES: Beautifully illustrated, the Arcturus Creative Colour-by-Numbers series includes expressive, modern and uplifting artworks, with a colour-key on each page for easy reference.

Explore a lush, enchanted garden with this beautifully illustrated colour-by-numbers book by illustrator Georgie Fearns. Immerse yourself in a magical land where plants grow wild and free, fountains splash, and animals play. Inside you will find picnicking badgers, hedgehogs watering the plants, koi fish swimming in a pond, and many more heart-warming, whimsical scenes. Georgie Fearns'' charming art style blends warmth and wit with exquisite detail, all rendered in exquisite colour-by-numbers artwork for you to bring to life. Simply match the numbered section to the colour key below, and create a final artwork that anyone will feel proud of.Features:• A colour-key on each page for easy reference• Thick, high-quality paper to avoid bleed-through• Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection.Perfect for children or the young-at-heart.ABOUT THE SERIES: Beautifully illustrated, the Arcturus Creative Colour-by-Numbers series includes expressive, modern and uplifting artworks, with a colour-key on each page for easy reference.

This striking hardback guide brings together shocking case histories of the world''s most horrifying killers and their egregious crimes, illustrated throughout with chilling full-colour photographs.Serial killers lead double lives. To those that know them best, they may seem normal, or even charming, yet beneath their pleasant exterior lurks a dark secret. When left to their own devices, they commit some of the most atrocious deeds imaginable, taking pleasure in the pain of their victims and rejoicing in their ability to killing sprees. Killer Psychopaths examines the lives, crimes, and motivations of these terrifying individuals.This terrifying volume features the gory deeds of such infamous criminals as:• Robert Pickton, the farmer who left the remains of his victims for his pigs to eat,• Harold Shipman, the quintessential Angel of Death who murdered more than 200 people over the course of his medical career,• Paul Knowles, The Casanova Killer who killed, raped and stole with abandon across the country,• Katherine Knight, who butchered, skinned and beheaded her husband before serving his corpse for dinner,• and Vlado Taneski, the journalist who covered his own murders for his day job.Fully illustrated with maps, photographs, illustrations, and information boxes with key facts on the killers and their crimes, this chilling book is the essential guide to those who decide to kill and kill again.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.

''One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century.'' - Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours.The elegant Clarissa Dalloway is putting the finishing touches on her house as she prepares to host a high-society party in the evening. Meanwhile, Septimus Smith struggles with the after-effects of shell-shock. At first glance, the two could not appear to be any more different - Dalloway is a middle-aged woman at home in the high-flying lifestyle of the prosperous upper classes, while Smith is poor, young and traumatised. The two narratives interweave to tell a haunting tale of life in interwar London.Lyrical, revolutionary, and extraordinarily insightful, this pivotal work showed what was possible in the modern novel.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.

This delightful 16-book box set presents L. M. Montgomery''s classic novel, Anne of Green Gables, adapted into easily digestible, illustrated stories for younger readers. Anne of Green Gables is one of the most beloved children''s books ever written, following high-spirited orphan Anne who finds a home and a family at Green Gables farm. Retold by Samantha Newman in 16, easy to read stories, this collection brings her heart-warming adventures to a new generation or readers. These include:• Arriving at Green Gables • Kindred Spirits and Sworn Enemies• The Missing Broach• Teatime with Diana• School Days• A Bend in the Road The books are illustrated throughout with Eve O''Brien''s charming sketches. Each book can be read as a stand alone story and together they form a treasured library of Anne''s early years. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Young readers can discover best-loved works of classic literature with the Arcturus Retold Classics series. These illustrated, easy-to-read tales are presented in delightful box sets, perfect for any child''s library.

Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this innovative, full-colour hardback guide introduces children to biology topics through cleverly crosslinked, interactive mind maps. From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the living world! It''s the perfect way to engage curious minds as they explore genetics, zoology, paleontology, and more. • Mind maps allow readers to jump to related topics on different pages• Big new concepts are distilled into clear and easy-to-understand paragraphs• Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom• An exciting, interactive way for children to engage with the natural worldVibrantly illustrated in full-colour, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The vibrantly illustrated Mind Maps series invites children to explore the incredible interconnected nature of science through cleverly cross-linked mind maps.

A thought-provoking novel of love and loss by one of the twentieth century''s most important writers.In 1905, the naive young woman Rachel Vinrace embarks on a journey to South America that will change her life forever. As the long sea voyage proceeds, she connects with her fellow travellers and discovers the true meaning of love. Filled with a series of exceptional character portraits, Woolf uses the book to comment on the absurdities of Edwardian life and explores the competing desires for freedom, intellectual stimulation and romantic passion. Woolf''s first novel, it is at once an insightful exploration of the female mind and a critique of a society that sought to restrict people to particular roles. 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.

Upon publication, Anne Brontë''s final novel caused great controversy but has over time come to be considered a classic feminist novel. Set in nineteenth-century England, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a thought-provoking epistolary novel packed with lessons on love, faith and morality in a turbulent society.When the attractive and mysterious Helen Graham moves into Wildfell Hall with her young son and sets up her artist''s studio, she arouses village curiosity as well as the interest of farmer Gilbert Markham. Gilbert finds Helen''s independence impossible to understand, until she allows him to read her diary and her troubled past is revealed.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.