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*Shortlisted for the Creative Book Awards 2023**Received 'Highly Commended' award for the Creative Book Awards 2023* If you've ever wondered how to draw mandalas, then this illustrated full-color guide is just what you need. Beautiful and intricate, mandalas have appeared in decorative artworks and in spiritual works for thousands of years. More recently they have been celebrated as a way to practice mindfulness, with the repetition of patterns, colors and shapes inviting you find peace in the present moment. This step-by-step guide shows even total beginners how to master mandala drawing and replicate these complex patterns. Over the course of eight chapters, artist, teacher and author Hannah Geddes explores the origins of mandalas and then leads readers through the process of creating mandalas them. Includes: - A guide to the materials and tools needed - Step-by-step instructions on how to draw the various components - from centers and middles to outer segments and borders - How to make templates and create intricate patterns including a compass rose mandala, a half-moon mandala and an intriguing sinkhole mandala - The incorporation of sacred geometry and patterns>There are beautiful projects to follow to practice your skills and lots of handy tips to help readers become confident mandala designers.

"This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of chemistry and its scientific principles. Supporting STEM learning, it is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way"--Provided by publisher.

Packed with 82 nifty number puzzles, this full-color activity book is a great way to keep kids happy and occupied. Each puzzle has its own fun theme accompanied by delightful illustrations, with subjects ranging from safari animals to sweet treats, and from construction sites to superheroes! Kids will love searching from the missing numbers, and they'll be improving their logical-thinking skills along the way! Perfect for children aged 7]. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Fun-Packed Puzzles brings together vibrantly illustrated puzzle books with adorable characters on every page, making the puzzle-solving experience accessible and entertaining for children of all abilities.

Join Felix and Phoebe Fogg as they set off on an incredible, globetrotting adventure, following in the footsteps of their great-great-grandfather, famous explorer Phileas! Young adventurers will fall in love with this fun-packed full-color maze book - exploring some of the most incredible sites of the world. Get ready for a mad dash through a Moroccan souk, race through the neon-lit streets of nighttime Tokyo, and clamber to the very top of the Empire State Building. With cheeky parrot Passepartout hidden in each picture (can you spot him?), it's bound to be the journey of a lifetime. Mazes include: - Cycling through the winding streets of Amsterdam- Hiking across the Grand Canyon in Arizona- Exploring the Egyptian pyramids in Giza - Canoeing down the River Vydra in the Czech Republic- Snorkel through the coral reefs in Tanzania The cleverly designed mazes throughout have just the right level of challenge to thrill and intrigue young readers - as well as improve their problem-solving and visual recognition skills. As well of this, children will pick up useful knowledge about the countries and landmarks of the world. Showcasing the beautiful illustrations of Emma Trithart, this vibrant activity book is a perfect way to 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.

Discover how to connect with angels and receive their guidance with this beautifully illustrated, gold-embossed hardback. >Inside you will learn: - How to detect angels in the world around you- How to make an angel altar and connect with angels>With uplifting illustrations and feature spreads, this wonderful guide will appeal to anyone wishing to explore these divine messengers and their uplifting messages of hope. 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.

This super collection contains an amazing 500 puzzles, all in easy-to-read, large-print type for enjoyable solving. - EASY-TO-READ PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS: Large-print type with plenty of space around the puzzles means that you won't strain your eyes as you solve them.- EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY: Each puzzle is on a fascinating theme, and you're sure to learn new words as you as you go along.- EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you look for the hidden words, which may run forward or backward, up or down, or even diagonally.- REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles. ABOUT THE SERIES: Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with the Ultimate Puzzle Challenge series. These puzzle books contain anywhere between 500 and 1000 puzzles to keep you entertained for hours on end.

Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches! Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles.

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books - but Kat and Rosie know better! The best friends have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! When Kat and Rosie join Doctor Clarice on a rescue mission to a mysterious part of Starfall Forest, they catch a glimpse of a unicorn - and set off after it! However, they soon become lost in the mystical Mazewood. Can they win the trust of the unicorn, who has injured her leg? How will they ever find their way back to Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery? --Provided by publisher.

Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself This Golden Rule of morality espoused by Confucius is just one of the many maxims that originate from Eastern philosophy. From Daoism to Islam, and from The Buddha to Zoroaster, the Eastern world contains some of the most ancient and influential approaches to philosophy that exist to date. Spanning from 1200 BCE to the present day, this fascinating guide covers a wide breadth of Eastern thinkers including Muhammad, Lao Tzu and Gandhi. These individuals and their philosophical concepts are introduced in a lively and lucid narrative with fascinating biographical detail. Packed with wisdom spanning thousands of years, Eastern Philosophy introduces some unique approaches to some of life's great questions.

A collector's edition of the best-loved classic Wuthering Heights, complete with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges. Emily Bronte's brutally passionate poetic masterpiece is about doomed love on the bleak Pennine moors. This haunting tale of uncontrolled, violent passion between the wilful Catherine Earnshaw and the wild, dark-natured Heathcliff has gripped readers since it was first published in 1847. An extraordinary novel in the Victorian Gothic tradition that every reader will love! 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 definitive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of knowledge, presented in an attractive jacketed hardcover format with gold foil embossing. This beautifully designed book combines facts with stunning photographs, illustrations and diagrams in full-color. Covering space science, the animal kingdom, the human body and much more, this absolutely accessible guide is written with flair and clarity, functioning both as an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read. Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge delves into: - The worlds of science and technology - Wildlife of land, air, and sea - Space and the universe - Our planet-including human and physical geography> Supporting STEM learning, this encyclopedia is an an invaluable tool for discovering and understanding the world-and a must for every child's bookshelf. A brilliant guide for kids aged 8+.

"Why did some dinosaurs have feathers? How fast did dinosaurs move? What made T. rex a great hunter? These questions and many more are answered in this awesome reference guide, which is perfect for curious kids"--Back cover.

This deluxe boxset contains three classic texts from China and Japan - The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings and The Way of the Samurai - presented in beautiful silkbound volumes. Together, these texts set out strategies and techniques for warfare and conflict that span more than 2500 years. Despite this military focus, their insights into have since been used as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy. In The Art of War, Chinese general Sun Tzu sets out indispensable leadership skills, promoting strategic flexibility, quick thinking on the battlefield, and understanding the enemy's intentions. The Book of Five Rings was written by an ancient Samurai warrior and is hailed as a limitless source of insight into business strategy and outwitting the competition. In The Way of the Samurai, Inazo Nitobe explores the moral code of the Japanese warrior class, offering timeless wisdom on success and discipline which till resonates today. Featuring elegant cover designs with gold foil-stamping, these luxurious editions make a wonderful gift or collectible for anyone wishing to apply ancient wisdom to the modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

Solving puzzles is enjoyable in itself, but it also helps our minds to be fully engaged in the present moment, in a state of peaceful relaxation. Enjoy the calming effect of immersing yourself in a puzzle with this delightful collection. Many are accompanied by mindful quotes to help you to find your happy, peaceful place. Includes: - Wordsearches- Sudokus- Code Words- Criss-crosses> ABOUT THE SERIES: Color Cloud Puzzles are beautifully designed puzzle collections with rounded corners and vibrant cover designs. Containing many of your favourite puzzle types, this series will sooth the soul and uplift your spirits!

Solving wordsearches is enjoyable in itself, but it also helps our minds to be calm, tuned out from distractions and worries and in a state of peaceful relaxation. Enjoy the calming effect of immersing yourself in a puzzle with this delightful collection. Many are accompanied by mindful quotes to help you to find your happy, peaceful place. - EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY: Each puzzle is on a fascinating theme, and you're sure to learn new words as you as you go along. - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you look for the hidden words, which may run forward or backward, up or down, or even diagonally. - REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles. ABOUT THE SERIES: Color Cloud Puzzles are beautifully designed puzzle collections with rounded corners and vibrant cover designs. Containing many of your favourite puzzle types, this series will sooth the soul and uplift your spirits!

From one of the world's leading historians comes an ambitious and sweeping history of the world in the 20th century. Spanning from the world wars to the space race and the birth of the internet, A History of the 20th Century documents the events, the characters, the ideologies, the cultural transformations and the dramatic politics of these turbulent times. Jeremy Black examines subjects as diverse as the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution and decolonization in a compelling narrative. Keen to highlight the role of demographics, the environment, culture and technology as well as the better-known tales of political rivalries, he brings a new perspective to this most important subject. Featuring maps, timelines and photographs, this fascinating account provides a thorough grounding in this extraordinary century.

A luxurious gift edition of Oscar Wilde's classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, presented with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges. In this cautionary tale, the handsome Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait should age rather than himself, and then launches on a life of excess and depravity, with shocking consequences. This timeless novel about the frailty of human beauty and sensual experience and the futility of vanity remains as powerful today as when it was first published in 1891. 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 book contains "explanations of the world of physics, including matter and motion, space and time, energy and forces. Supporting STEM learning, [it] is [a] ... supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way"--Publisher marketing.

This handsome 5-volume box set contains more than 70 terrifying short stories from the masters of cosmic horror. > This collection includes these brilliant and horrifying tales: - The Call of the Cthulhu and Other Stories by H. P. Lovecraft - The Haunter of the Ring and Other Stories by Robert E. Howard - The Black Seal and Other Stories by Arthur Machen - Yuki-Onna and Other Stories by Lafcadio Hearn - The Yellow Sign and Other Stories by Robert W. Chambers With vibrant graphic cover designs, these editions make wonderful collectibles for any classic literature lover, encased in a decorative box set. 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.

This stunning collection of six clothbound books in a slipcase contains some of the most beloved works written by the Brontë sisters. With unforgettable characters such as Heathcliff, Jane Eyre and Agnes Grey, these striking tales of passion, yearning and heartache will move and shake readers to the core. Their messages of authenticity and feminism remain powerful today and are essential for any bookshelf. These complete and unabridged novels feature beautiful embossed cover designs in high-quality cloth, matching colored endsheets and a decorative slipcase with cloth accents on the top and bottom. This deluxe box set makes a beautiful gift for any literature lover. Includes: - Jane Eyre - Agnes Grey - Villette - Wuthering Heights - The Professor - The Tenant of Wildfell HallABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

This beautifully illustrated, cleverly designed book makes practicing your times tables easy, accessible, and rewarding. Each page presents the reader with clear instructions and simple sums that will help them to develop a strong grasp of multiplication. With over 80 activities to complete, children with gradually increase their speed, confidence, and proficiency. Activities include: - Draw the path the skier must take by following the seven times tables- Match up the penguins-sums to the penguin-solutions> The warm, gently humorous illustrations will make children feel welcome and supported, and create a context where math is fun. Designed specially for readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Math Skills Workbooks are a series of mathematical activity books which provide a fun and friendly way for young readers to pick up new numeracy skills, brilliantly illustrated in full-color by Kasia Dudziuk.

"How did our extraordinary species go from living as simple apes to becoming the planet's dominant life-form? This ... illustrated book traces the journey of humanity from prehistory to the silicon age. People love to tell stories, and this ... book tells the greatest tale of them all--how we came to be who we are today. Explore how we developed into modern humans, and how we've organized ourselves into civilizations that have risen, fallen, and reshaped the Earth itself.

Mindfulness lies at the heart of Allen Carr's philosophy. 'The Easy Way to Mindfulness' shows you how you can free yourself from the pressures and stresses of modern life. It encapsulates the method behind quitting with Easyway and spells out the benefits of clearing your mind of illusions, teaching you how to stop worrying about negative things you cannot control and to live life in the present.

"Set yourself free from binge-eating and comfort-eating"--Cover.

Allen Carr's Easyway method has helped millions of people around the world to stop smoking and it has also been successfully applied to a wide range of other addictions, including gambling, overeating and drinking alcohol. As the reader works their way through this book, they write their own story of their addiction to alcohol, analyzing their reasons for drinking and their fears about life without drinking. Guided by the interactive format, readers come to recognize the truth about their drinking by recording and examining their own beliefs, aspirations and insights as they go along and are prompted to rewrite the story of their life as a drinker with a positive ending.