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Discover the power and passion of Norse magic in this enchanting hardback guide with full-colour illustrations, full of spells, rituals, and mythology taken from the Nordic tradition.From ancient runic charms to the modern-day concepts of vintersaga and hygge, this book beautifully illustrated book transports you to the wild and wintry land of the Vikings. Learn about the gods and goddesses in their dwelling place of Asgard; the warrior Vikings and Valkyries of Valhalla, the hall of the slain; the runes of Odin and the cloak of the goddess Freya, as well as spells and enchantments so that you can begin to make your own seidhr, the magic of the Norsemen.Written by bestselling spirituality author, Marie Bruce, Norse Magic allows you to tap into the magic of the Norse deities and enjoy everyday manifestations of joy and achievement. It is beautifully presented with gold gilded page edges and full-colour images and illustrations throughout.

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, The Egyptian of the Dead, featuring striking full-colour illustrations taken from the ''Papyrus of Ani''.Mysterious, powerful, and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and most influential texts in all history. It is made up of a combination of prayers, spells, and speeches that the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, intended to aid the deceased on their journey into the afterlife. This full-colour hardback edition contains images from the exquisite ''Papyrus of Ani'' - an ancient Egyptian scroll - in its entirety. Meticulously inscribed with hieroglyphics and illustrations of the rituals of the afterlife, the papyrus is shown alongside the translation by acclaimed Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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.

Written by British former intelligence officer, Anthony Tucker-Jones, this fascinating, illustrated guide takes a deep dive into the secret operations which shaped World War II. Most of the great military campaigns and breakthroughs of World War II would not have been successful without the efforts of teams of people working unsung and undercover. The codebreakers of Bletchley Park cracked codes that allowed for the interception and exploitation of German intelligence but many took the secret of their wartime activities to the grave. Others put their lives on the line to gather information for their countries, infiltrating other nations'' secrets at great personal risk. This fascinating book covers some of the main campaigns carried out by the secret services such as the fabled Operation Mincemeat, and others, such as Operation Fortitude, carried out in support of D-Day. It also looks at the case of the fifth columnists and stories of double agents such as Agent GARBO.Illustrated throughout with black and white photography, this is a compelling read for anyone fascinated by espionage and wartime intelligence.

This incredible fossil field guide is packed with information on the prehistoric past and practical tips about fossil hunting, vibrantly illustrated in full-colour.Fossils are the incredible traces of life from millions of years ago, preserved in rocks that can be found by anyone. Young readers can explore this marvel for themselves with this handy guide to fossils and paleontology. Children can discover how fossils are made, learn about famous discoveries, and even identify their own fossils with an identification guide of over 50 common and rare fossils: from ammonites and trilobites to plants, insects, and even dinosaurs.Includes:• A fossil finder toolkit: Learn about the basic equipment you need to go fossil hunting• Top 10 fossils: Discover which fossil finds are the most historically important - and expensive!• An expansive look at prehistoric life and its fossil record, covering over 50 fossilsThe smart, visually led approach features fast facts and clear, to-the-point information, making this guide equally essential for armchair enthusiasts and hands-on explorers. The up-to-date information inside will impress even the most demanding of fossil-finders!Ideal for young explorers aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

Budding stargazers can take a tour of the night sky with practical handbook, packed with intriguing information about astronomy, constellations and the universe with vibrant full-colour illustrations.Explore the secrets of the stars with this entertaining field guide. Inside you will find a spotters'' guides to constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit you need, as well as an abundance of accessible information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids. Discover how the planets and stars move through the sky; how objects in space formed; and what stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe.With spectacular illustrations and clear, to-the-point information, this guide essential for aspiring astronomers and anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

CAN KID-ZILLA PREVAIL AGAINST THE FURRY FURY OF ADORABLE, ATOMIC KITTENS?In this action-packed and hilarious sequel to Kid-Zilla and the Invaders from Planet Aaargh, Pablo and Zoe - our humongous hero and his brilliant sister - must take on their greatest challenge yet. The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the "internet" (ever heard of it?) and they''re throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race!Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush skyscrapers beneath their adorable paws, but their hypnotising eye-beams have the power to turn humans into argumentative, infighting, keyboard warriors! As chaos descends, can the world''s biggest little kid save the day?This funny, action-packed, and completely off-the-wall comic story will delight fans of Dog-Man and Bunny Versus Monkey. Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humour, fast-paced storytelling, in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and triumph over adversity.Perfect for young readers aged 7+.PRAISE FOR JESS BRADLEY''S SUPER DWEEB SERIES:"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 TRUST

Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets to the bottom of what really happened.This volume includes such fascinating cases as:• The mysteries surrounding the life and death of Tutankhamun• The strange underground city of Derinkuyu• The river of mercury lying beneath the pyramids of Teotihuacan• The coded messages of the Voynich manuscript• The disappearance of Rome''s 9th Legion

Young readers can explore why money matters with this accessible hardback guide to the economy and finance, brought to life with full-colour illustrations and diagrams.From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life.By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer:• How can I make money?• Why do we keep our money in banks?• What is cryptocurrency?• How will AI change the world of work and money?• If money is so great, why can''t we print more of it!? A great for primer curious kids aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.

Explore the life and scientific legacy of Stephen Hawking - the brilliant theoretical physicist who changed the way we look at time and space. Stephen Hawking''s contributions to physics and cosmology literally changed our understanding of the universe. He not only lit up the academic world but punched through the barrier between academics and the general public, offering high-level scientific answers to the greatest human questions. This captivating biography introduces his life and greatest scientific contributions, with accessible explanations on his theories surrounding general relativity, quantum mechanics, the science of black holes, and his pursuit of the ''Theory of Everything''. It also explores his diagnosis of motor neurone disease and the age of 21 and how he overcame these limitations to become one of the greatest scientific communicators in the modern world. With black and white photographs throughout, this biography is gives wonderful insight into Hawking''s extraordinary achievements and how his attitude to life and work were the true driver of his success. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Pioneers series brings together entertaining biographies of leading figures within scientific world and beyond, tracing their lives, legacy and the pioneering ideas that made them world-famous.

This deluxe hardback edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead is exquisitely presented with opulent silk binding, full-colour illustrations and a decorative slipcase.The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.This silk-bound hardback contains magnificent illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

Delve into the myths and legends of Celtic folklore in this classic text, written by Arthurian expert Charles Squire.From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the giants of ancient Briton. The gods are honored in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to heroes such as Cuchulain, Blodeuweek, Branwen, and Finn.Drawing on the early writings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in Celtic culture and how its beliefs and traditions have survived in modern day Britain.

Children can explore the inner workings of this human mind with this hardback introduction to psychology, packed with diagrams and full-colour illustrations.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this accessible introduction explores all of psychology''s most fundamental and fascinating topics for young readers. Children can discover out why we dream, how we store memories, what creates our personality and other intriguing concepts - all explained with practical and relatable examples. These big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Topics include:• The brain and brain cells• Intelligence• Brain studies and experiments • Group psychology• Speech and language • Neurodiversity Curious kids aged 8+ can take their first step in understanding human behaviour with this wide-ranging celebration of psychology.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.

Little learners can have fun in the jungle with this this delightful, full-colour activity book, packed with classic puzzles such as spot-the-difference and dot-to-dot games, counting problems, and more!Children can count the tree frogs, match the rhino to its shadow, and help the shark back to the ocean in this wonderful array of puzzles. These themed puzzles turn learning into a game, helping children to practice their problem solving, observation skills and hand-eye coordination.Kathryn Selbert''s heart-warming illustrations of animal characters create a warm and approachable world that children will love to explore. Perfect for readers aged 4+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Little Learners series brings together entertaining activity books which help young children understand the world around them. Each set in a new fun location, from a farm to a busy city, children can pick up new knowledge as they solve adorably illustrated picture puzzles.

Young artists will adore this enchanting colouring book, including over 60 illustrations designed to spark their imagination and fuel their creativity. From delicate butterflies to vibrant autumn leaves, these delightful illustrations transform the richly coloured world into magnificent line illustrations for children to make their own. These includes scenes of nature, famous landmarks, fantastic figures from folklore, and much more.Some artworks include bold colour backgrounds with added decoration, and others have a section already coloured in to get you started. Prompts are dotted along the way to give a helping hand. All in all, these spectacular scenes create a welcome way for children to explore their creativity and produce accomplished finished artworks. • Beautifully rendered scenes will inspire children''s imaginations• Colouring these scenes will improve hand-eye coordination and concentration• This mindful activity will help children process feelings and encourage creative expressionSuitable for children and the young at heart-aged 6+.

In Magic Mirror Colouring, young artists can take inspiration from beautiful full-colour artwork and then colour their own striking versions on the opposite page. First, take a look at the fully coloured, intricately decorated page of art. Then, either mirror it on the other page or use it as a springboard to create something of your own - personalizing it, refining it, and putting your own stamp on the idea. This charming and original colouring book features more than 30 intricate designs of various styles and levels of complexity. It''s the perfect way for people of all abilities - from the most able to the least confident - to create artworks in which they can take pride. The benefits to be gained from colouring are extraordinary, and there are no rules-just let your imagination be your guide. Suitable for children and young people aged 6+.