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'No one can deny Roland is a complete master of his subject' - Colin Wilson (The Occult) From black magic murders to satanic sex cults, occult expert Paul Roland traces the history of the Black Arts and the roots of these strange and evil practices. This illustrated account includes detailed explorations of animal sacrifice, exorcisms and the influence of Satanism in today's world, from rock music and ritual murders in the USA to other necromantic practices worldwide. Roland asks what evidence is there that demonic entities exist, and, if not, what draws people to these dark practices? Discover: - The origins of our belief in devils and demons- How Hitler and the Nazis invoked the forces of darkness and destruction- The twisted practices of English occultist Aleister Crowley- What attracted celebrities to the Church of Satan and how a curse caused the death of Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield>The Dark History of the Occult examines whether Satanic Forces are simply the emergence of the dark side of human nature, or whether we really do have something to fear - namely, evil. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Hidden Histories brings together gripping accounts of unexplained phenomena, supernatural sightings, incredible conspiracies and other mysterious experiences which lurk beneath the surface of our known world.

This ingenious puzzle book is packed with awesome activities that will train your brain and rev up your recall skills! Inside you'll find all kinds of clever conundrums, from missing-object pictorial puzzles to sneaky story-based quizzes. Whether you have the memory of an elephant or a goldfish, you'll find plenty here to love. With hiliarious full-color illustrations, this activity book is the perfect blend of education and entertainment for kids aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' mind-bending Smart Kids! series puts young reader's math and logic skills to the test. Featuring wacky full-color illustrations by Diego Funck, these books are perfect for home learning for kids aged 7+.

Discover the spell-binding mythology, wisdom and magic of the Celtic peoples in this beautifully illustrated, gold-embossed hardback. Written by Marie Bruce of Celtic Scottish heritage, Celtic Spells excavates the strands of history, myth and magic drawn from the heart of Celtic culture and weaves them together into a practical guide to modern spellcraft. Learn from the artisans who created Celtic standing stones, the warrior poets who fought with mind, body and spirit and the shamans who drew from the power of nature. Learn how to: - Summon the blessings of the Four Winds- Work spells with heraldic totems- Create a Clootie tree in your garden and much more- Use the symbol of the Celtic Cross to make decisions>With full-color his beautiful hardback is full of songs, poems, sayings and spellwork for anyone interested in Celtic Magic to enjoy. ABOUT THE SERIES: Elements is a bestselling series of spiritual development titles, each focusing on different aspects of healing and divination. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated hardbacks are the perfect entryway into ancient spiritual practices.

Harness the power of the Earth's energies in this practical guide to Wiccan magic, presented in a wonderful hardback gift edition with gold embossing. Wicca is a magical system that merges together spells, rituals, celebrations and a reverence for nature. It is a form of slow living where you honour the turning of the seasons, celebrate the phases of the moon, and the turning of the tides. As a practice, it is a welcome relief from the frenetic, technology-driven world in which we live and a way to connect with our ancestors. Written by bestselling author and practicing Wiccan Marie Bruce, this beautifully illustrated full-color guide provides an illuminating introduction to Wiccan beliefs as well as practical ways to get started. Learn to: - Perform spells and rituals - Create your own Book of Shadows and Wiccan altar- Draw energy from the moon and sun>The Essential Book of Wicca makes a wonderful companion for any budding Wiccan who wants to conjure love, prosperity and protection in their own life. ABOUT THE SERIES: Elements is a bestselling series of spiritual development titles, each focusing on different aspects of healing and divination. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated hardbacks are the perfect entryway into ancient spiritual practices.

The ability to see into the future and to accurately predict events has fascinated and yet frightened man for thousands of years. As far back as 4,000 BC the Sumerians consulted sages who would pronounce on important matters and advise on courses of action. In this riveting account, the predictions of the most famous sages and seers from the dawn of civilization are looked at in detail. One of the best known of these visionaries was Nostradamus, and indeed his prophecies and predictions form the core of this book. Illustrated throughout, Nostradamus and Other Prophets and Seers examines the role of astrology, alchemy, and arcane knowledge in prophecy. Most intriguingly, it tries to answer that age-old question of whether there is such a thing as 'secret knowledge' and whether it is possible for mere mortals to access it.

Venture back in time for a wild and wonderful journey through the age of the dinosaurs! This book is packed with questions and answers designed to intrigue, surprise, and fascinate young fans of prehistoric creatures. - Which dinosaurs walked on tiptoes? - Which prehistoric creature had the wingspan of a fighter jet? - Which dinosaurs had bad breath? Discover mind-expanding ideas about ancient beasts, fossils, and our changing planet through statistics, incredible infographics, and brilliant illustrations. It's the perfect way to take budding paleontologists' knowledge to the next level. Ideal for curious kids aged 8+.

The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But we don't ask for their love - only for their fear - Heinrich Himmler, leader of the Waffen-SS. The Waffen-SS were the armed division of the feared Schutzstaffel, and the private army of Adolf Hitler. They developed a reputation as brutal soldiers, willing to carry out any order, no matter how terrible. Fanatically devoted to Nazism and unswervingly loyal to the Führer, they were committed some of the most horrific atrocities of World War II as they sought to enforce the racial policies of the Nazi state. In this unflinching and engrossing account, Nigel Cawthorne provides a detailed look at one of the most chilling organizations ever conceived by the human imagination. He examines their elite position under the Nazi regime, the superior weapons they were afforded, their involvement in the murderous crimes of the Holocaust, and the way they thrust their claws into every aspect of German life. Illustrated with reportage photographs, this is the story of the rise and fall of one of the most evil organizations the world has ever seen.

This delightful color by numbers collection includes of 60 intricate mandalas to color, helping you relax, focus your mind and unleash your creativity. Mandalas have been used as a meditation tool for centuries. Their beautiful circular patterns promote mindfulness and inspire a state of focus and peace in the present moment. This color-by-numbers collection includes over 60 mandala designs. Simply match the numbers sections to the colors in the key and bring the images to life. Features: . Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through . Previews of the finished designs in full-color to aid design selection.>ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Sirius Color by Numbers Collection features peaceful and enchanting designs from an array of artists, printed on thick, high-quality paper and including a handy flip-out color key.

Here's a real treat for all fans of the number-placement puzzle sudoku: a collection of more than 500 grids arranged by level of difficulty. Sudokus are fun and satisfying to solve, and give our brains a good workout too. This elegantly designed collection will satisfy even the most ardent enthusiast, and the beginner can enjoy the pleasure of working up through the levels as their solving skills improve. - MORE THAN 500 PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS This bumper book of puzzles will provide many hours of entertainment. - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN These number placement puzzles will be sure to give your brain a stimulating workout. - IMPROVE YOUR SKILL Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your ability to solve the puzzles improve as you work through the five levels from beginner to expert.

This handsome hardback compendium brings together some of Sherlock Holmes' best cases, presented with a deluxe gold-embossed cover design with gilded page edges. Arthur Conan Doyle's remarkable detective stories have delighted readers for over a century. This collection features the full-length novel A Study in Scarlet alongside 14 short stories, selected and introduced by award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards. These masterfully plotted mysteries perfectly capture the cosy charm of Victorian London and showcase the formidable deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes at his best. Includes: - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet - The Greek Interpreter - The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle > With original pen and ink illustrations by George Wylie Hutchinson, this foil-stamped volume with gilded page edges makes the perfect gift for any classic literature lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

This wonderful collection includes over 100 wordsearch puzzles, are inspired by our feathered friends from all over the world. Search high and low for the kakapo, the tufted jay and even famous bird watchers and ornithologists, including Audubon and Rossouw, hidden within these wordsearch grids. The themed puzzles inside are not only a joy to solve - they will also teach you about birds of the world, with categories including: - Flightless birds - Endangered birds - National birds - Bird symbols and omens - Birds in book titles >So get ready to embark on a birdwatching expedition without ever leaving the comfort of your armchair!

Phoebe and Felix are the great, great grandchildren of Phileas Fogg - and they've certainly inherited his taste for adventure. Are you ready to join them on a puzzle-packed race around the world? Young readers can set off on an incredible tour of the world with this vibrantly illustrated puzzle book. Travelling by train, plane, and even elephant, they can solve the puzzles as well as learn fascinating, real-world facts about each of the places that they visit. With cheeky parrot Passepartout as a friendly guide, it's bound to be the journey of a lifetime. - Spot the difference between the real and forged "Mona Lisa"s at the famous Louvre gallery in Paris, France! - Decode the secret message at the Great Pyramid in Egypt. - Join the dots to reveal a monster at Scotland's Loch Ness!> The cleverly designed puzzles are perfect to challenge to enthrall young readers. Completing them will help develop problem-solving and motor skills as well as improve vocabulary and motor skills. Showcasing the beautiful full-color illustrations of Emma Trithart, this vibrant activity book is a perfect way get children inspired about the world around them and turn every day into an adventure. Ideal for readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: With beautifully illustrated the Around the World series, children can join Phoebe and Felix Fogg and learn about the cultures and landmarks of the world while solving a variety of brain-training puzzles.

Transform your tarot reading with this wonderful guided journal, to record and reflect upon the cards you draw. The ancient art of tarot readings provides endless insight into your present and future. This beautifully illustrated full-color journal will help you take your tarot reading to the next level, allowing you to record your readings so you can easily look back on them and build a more powerful connection to the cards. With descriptions of the traditional meanings of each of the cards, you also have a quick reference to aid you during the reading itself. Plenty of lined pages enable you to record as you read and help you form a tarot journal that will be a valued tool in your reading practice. Includes: - How to use this journal- The meanings of each tarot card- Lined pages to record readings>Fill these pages with your thoughts and reflections and let the guidance of the cards change your life for the better. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Spirit Journals are a wonderful way to record and reflect upon your spiritual journey, with insightful prompts and write-in exercises to interpret signs and contemplate meanings.

Complete your wordsearch puzzle while you sit in a meadow or beside a mountain stream in this clever book combining puzzles and peaceful settings. The puzzles in this collection are accompanied by beautiful full-color images from nature that are designed to inspire a feeling of peace and tranquillity. Meditate on the images and let your mind focus on the task at hand as you seek a moment of calm. This wordsearch collection contains themed puzzles that are sure to transport you to a place of true relaxation. - REDUCE STRESS: Let go of all your stress by focusing on these satisfying puzzles. - INSPIRING IMAGES: Includes images of beautiful and calming locations for you to focus on as you complete the puzzles ensuring you achieve a state of peace and tranquillity. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Peaceful Puzzles series includes of all your favorite puzzles types, featuring spectacular full-color photographs of tranquil scenes as well as inspiring quotations to uplift your spirit.

This delightful book combines two popular and enjoyable pastimes, solving wordsearches and coloring in beautiful images, to create the perfect treat for anyone in need of time to relax and unwind. Each of the themed puzzles is accompanied by a beautiful mandala for you to color in and keep. - REMOVES STRESS: Let go of all your stress by working through these satisfying puzzles and coloring the beautiful designs.- GIFT EDITION: A beautiful book with wonderful mandalas to color, this book makes a great gift for puzzle lovers and coloring book fans alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Color Your Wordsearch series combines two of the most calming activities - wordsearches and coloring - to create the ultimate relaxation experience. Simply solve the wordsearch grids and color the beautiful designs beside them.

This beautiful gold-embossed hardback reveals the hidden meaning behind a wide range of dreams, written by bestselling dream interpreter Pamela Ball. Wonderfully illustrated in full-color, this essential guide reveals the calming and inspirational effects of dream interpretation and demonstrates ways of ensuring that the third of our lifetime spent sleeping is productive. Discover what your recurring dreams say about you, what particular flowers signify in a dream, what homes represent and more. Includes: - A brief history of dreams - An A-Z of dream symbols and their interpretation>This delightful Wibalin-bound hardback makes a wonderful gift for anyone wanting insight into their sleeping moments. ABOUT THE SERIES: Elements is a bestselling series of spiritual development titles, each focusing on different aspects of healing and divination. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated hardbacks are the perfect entryway into ancient spiritual practices.

Can you crack the code and complete all of the words in the grid? Use your powers of logic and deduction to take on these most satisfying of puzzles. This collection contains more than 200 codewords to give your brain a super fun workout. - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you find which letter corresponds to which number. - REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.

Discover the psychological motivations behind the world's most dangerous killers. In Killer Psychopaths, Paul Roland examines reveals the methods and insights behind criminal profiling that have helped bring some of the world's worst criminals to justice. Drawing on the harrowing real-life experiences of leading profilers and forensic psychologists, he examines a range of serial killers, sexual predators, extortionists and terrorists to help understand what makes criminals do what they do. In this book you will discover the depths of human evil. Includes: - Jack the Ripper- Ted Bundy- Ed Kemper- Charles Manson- John List> This edition includes a unique interview with the former FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood. ABOUT THE SERIES: The True Criminals series provides gripping exposés on some of the most twisted criminals the world has ever seen. Augmented by chilling photographs, this series provides snapshots into the minds of these villains and their deadly acts.

This handsome 5-volume boxset brings together Charles Dickens' best-known works in collectible paperback editions. Readers can revel in Dickens' masterful atmospheric descriptions of Victorian London as they encounter some of the novelist's most enduring and best-loved characters, from Fagin to Scrooge and Miss Havisham. These intricately plotted masterpieces will provide reader with hours of pleasure. Includes: - Oliver Twist - A Christmas Carol - Hard Times - A Tale of Two Cities - Great Expectations> Together, these complete and unabridged novels provide the ideal introduction to one of English literature's greatest and much-loved authors. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Collections series features delightful, high-quality paperback box sets of classic works of literature with striking contemporary cover designs.

*Shortlisted for the Creative Book Awards 2023* Terrifying deities, unspeakable demons and nightmare visions fill the pages of this spine-chilling coloring book. Inspired by Lovecraftian fantasy, classic horror movies and ancient myths, this collection of over 60 designs will transport you to uncharted plains of existence. Inside you will find otherworldly horrors, spliced creatures, satanic rituals, reanimated corpses and more. The original artwork has been illustrated by Juan and Santiago Calle and appears on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through. So grab your corpse-crimsons, brain-tissue-purples and grey-matter greys and bring these images to life, if you've got the guts...

This delightful botanical coloring book contains over 60 designs to color based on the illustrations of Marianne North, accompanied by the original, full-color artwork. One of the 19th century's most intrepid women travelers, Marianne North (1830-90) explored the world, traveling across Canada, the United States and Mexico and down into the countries of South America as well as making trips to the Middle East, Australia and South Africa. Her contribution to botanical research and the documenting of new species was invaluable and is marked by some of the most glorious and intricate art that is on show in the Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This delightful coloring book includes full-color plates opposite each outline so that budding artists can be inspired by her original illustrations or choose color schemes of their own. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed arts, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and color-by-numbers.

Published in association with the Turing Trust, this challenging collection of number crunch puzzles will really put your numerical skills to the test. Follow in the footsteps of famous World War II codebreaker Alan Turing who used impeccable logic to decipher the military codes used by Germany and its allies. These expert puzzles offer a tough but enjoyable metal work-out, with puzzles in three levels of difficulty. Starting at the top with the number provided, your challenge is work downwards from one box to another, applying the mathematical instructions to your running total until you reach a final answer. You can write the answer to each step down, or to really stretch yourself, keep the running total in your head, which is easier said than done! This book includes a foreword written by Sir Dermot Turing, nephew of Alan Turing and trustee of the former British codebreaking HQ, Bletchley Park. Sales of these books support the work of The Turing Trust, a charity set up by Alan Turing's family which provides much needed computers to schools in Africa. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Turing Tests are a series of innovative puzzle books, inspired by the ingenious problem-solving skills of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing. Each title includes a variety of compelling puzzle types designed to challenge and stretch your mind. Do you have what it takes to solve them all?

This elegant gift edition presents one of Sherlock Holme's greatest cases, presented with an ornate gold-embossed cover design and gilded page edges. The Hound of the Baskervilles is rated as Conan Doyle's best full-length Sherlock Holmes story. Set on Dartmoor it pits Holmes and his faithful assistant, Dr Watson, against a deadly adversary. The specter of the giant hound said to haunt the moor provides a sinister undertone to Holmes investigations into the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville and his attempts to protect Baskerville's heir, Sir Henry. Fast-paced and brilliantly plotted, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a shining example of the timelessness of truly great story-telling. 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.

Have you ever felt you possessed a 'sixth sense' or intuition which you've found difficult to explain? Despite man's extraordinary advances throughout history, do you still feel something is missing: a deeper, more spiritual meaning to life? Discover Your Psychic Self addresses these issues and much more by taking you into the realms of greater awareness; it shows you step by step how to uncover your own true potential, using both meditative and physical exercises. Most importantly, this book has been written in a simple, factual style, making this complex subject both easily accessible and fascinating.

Slow down and reconnect with yourself in the present moment with this creative journal. Make it your companion as you explore your innermost thoughts and enter a zone of calm while bringing the restful pictures within to life. With helpful suggestions for how you can access a reservoir of tranquil joy, you will find the hours float by as you color in the beautiful images and write down your feelings and sensations. Relax, be inspired, and enjoy a daily session of coloring-in to boost your mood and bring you happiness. Includes: - 25 coloring projects - Space to journal your thoughts - Additional images to color

All of us have wondered what our birth date says about us, and now The Book of Birthdays can reveal its full significance. With a reading for every day of the year, this fascinating book combines astrological expertise with numerology and tarot to reveal your personality profile and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Consult The Birthday Oracle for insight and direction in your work and career, love and relationships, social life and more! You will not only learn a lot about yourself but also the characteristics of many of your colleagues, friends and family. Includes: - Strengths and weaknesses- Planets you are governed by- Associated tarot card- Quote to live by- Celebrities and figures born on this day- Meditation to bring out the best in you- A breakdown of your star sign

Young puzzlers can put their number and logic skills to the test with this ultimate book of over 180 sudoku puzzles. Inside you'll find puzzles for everyone, from sudoku beginners to number ninjas. They're graded by skill level so that you can start wherever you feel comfortable-then level up when you're ready for a challenge. With epic cartoon illustrations, this collection offers hours of fun and satisfaction while improving memory and critical thinking too! Fantastic fun for puzzlers aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Bamboozle, befuddle and blow the minds of young readers with the Absolutely Epic Activity Books. This fab and funny series of puzzles, experiments and activities feature wacky cartoon illustrations and are perfect for kids aged 7+.

The bold form of the human figure has inspired artists for centuries, providing endless variety and interest. In this inspirational workbook, internationally bestselling author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to life drawing. After reading this book, you will be able to: - Precisely depict the skeleton and musculature- Use perspective to create realistic images- Correctly gauge figure proportions and foreshorten limbs>Examples from master artists such as Giorgione, Manet and Freud show the range of materials and stylistic approaches to life drawing. With carefully annotated diagrams, simple exercises and a handy list of anatomical terms, The Fundamentals of Drawing Nudes gives you everything you need to draw your own realistic figures. This book is perfect for both budding and professional artists, providing tips and tricks to mastering this subtle art.

This best-loved Christmas poem is brought to in an antique hardback edition with original illustrations by William Roger Snow in full-color In Clement Clarke Moore's classic Victorian poem, St Nicholas visits a house on Christmas Eve to deliver presents. With its heart-warming depiction of jolly St. Nicholas and wonderful rhyming couplets, this festive poem has become part of Christmas traditions throughout the world. This classic hardback edition with a cloth spine is a faithful reproduction of an 1888 publication of the poem. It also contains the charming original illustrations by William Roger Snow in full-color. This classic collectible edition can be treasured for years to come, perfect for readers aged 5+.

Knock, Knock! Who's there? Groans and laughs aplenty in this jumbo joke book, packed to bursting with over 700 jokes for the whole family to enjoy. Including well-loved classics and brand-new comedy gold, this off-the-wall joke book will have readers rolling on the floor. In reading and telling the jokes, kids will pick up cultural references as well as improve their reading comprehension, verbal skills and social confidence! The doodle-style illustrations will also tickle readers' funny bones. This family-friendly joke book is a way to enjoy screen-free time. Perfect for readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Super Funny Joke Books bring together collections of side-splittingly funny jokes, from witty wise cracks to knock knock jokes and shaggy dog stories, accompanied by hilarious cartoon illustrations.