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This deluxe hardback edition presents W. B. Yeat's enthralling tales from Ireland's oral history, with delightful illustrations, gilded page edges and a striking gold-embossed cover design. One of Ireland's greatest writers, the Nobel-prize winner Yeats was fascinated by the myths and folklore of his native country. This passion culminated in the formation of this classic anthology which he compiled and introduced, bringing together Irish folk tales and poetry by a variety of folklorists, storytellers, poets and historians, among them Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde. Within these pages, you'll discover tales of greedy sons who get their comeuppance, canny priests, evil witches and demons alongside legends of heroic kings, giants and, of course, the good folk themselves - the fairies, the leprechauns and the cluricauns. By turns charming and scary, these are yarns that have passed down through generations and which are still as entertaining and magical as when they were first recalled. This cloth-look hardback edition features beautiful illustrations, ivory pages and patterned endpapers, making a wonderful gift or keepsake for any 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.

"Tune into the mysterious powers of the Earth with this invaluable guide to crystals and gemstones. With everything you need to know about this exciting branch of witchcraft, this is a must-have for every girl who's ready to explore the hidden magic of the universe--and discover the dazzling power of crystals!"--Back cover.

Put your logic skills to the test with this wonderful collection of over 70 sudoku puzzles, presented in large-print type. Sudoku puzzles are extremely satisfying to solve, as well as improving your memory and logical thinking. The puzzles in this collection are graded by difficulty, so whether you are a beginner who wants a gentle introduction or an experienced puzzles solver looking for an expert level challenge, this collection has the puzzle for you. Large-print type is used throughout the book, making the puzzles easy on the eye and extremely enjoyable to complete. - 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.- IMPROVE YOUR SOLVING SKILL: Each puzzle is graded, from beginner to expert, so you can enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your skill improve as you work through the levels.- EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your mind a great workout as you find where each missing number fits.- REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.

'No one can deny Paul Roland is a complete master of his subject.' Colin Wilson, author of The Occult and A Criminal History of Mankind This gripping account reveals the occult secrets behind Hitler's evil empire. >Nazis and the Occult is a masterful expose of the Third Reich's link with arcane influences and of evil itself, from Nazi fascinations with symbols of arcane power such as the Holy Grail and the Spear of Destiny to the Nazis links to the Vril society. Featuring rare archive photography, this is the real secret history of Nazi Germany and its dark Messiah - Adolf Hitler.

Published in association with the Turing Trust, this challenging collection is inspired by the brilliant mind of Alan Turing. It offers the puzzle enthusiast a tough, but enjoyable, challenge, with puzzles of many varied types. Alan Turing is often called the father of modern computing. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where top secret work was carried out to decipher the military codes used by Germany and its allies. Turing played a pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages that enabled the Allies to defeat the Nazis in many crucial engagements, and his work was vital in helping the Allies win the war. Sales of this book support the work of The Turing Trust, the charity set up by Alan's family in his memory to provide much needed computer equipment to schools in sub-Saharan 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?

"Find tips on how to become a superb sorceress, including spells for you, your friends, school, luck and love!"--

This stylishly packaged full-color art guide enables artists of all abilities to create their own fantasy worlds and characters. Produce the angular skeleton of a dragon's wing, the ornate armor of a fearsome samurai, and the careful point of a wood elf's ear by following clear, step-by-step instructions. By completing an array of drawing projects, you will learn: - Different materials and techniques - Drawing proportions and poses - How to create elaborate costuming>Using the handy practice grids included in the book, you can then build up your own characters and creations, bringing your personal fantasy world to life. ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these drawing guides help artists bring their ideas into actuality.

Do you pull out your phone at every idle moment? Do hours slip away as you mindlessly scroll? >Sadly technology which should be a wonderful boon to us has started to blight our lives. The average adult spends nearly ten hours a day looking at digital screens, leading to unprecedented levels of stress, isolation, procrastination and inertia. The fact is that digital dependence is an addiction and should be treated as such. Allen Carr's Easyway is a breath of fresh air when it comes to addiction treatment. Tried and tested as an incredibly successful stop-smoking method, its principles have since been applied to other addictions such as alcohol, gambling and caffeine with outstanding results. Here, for the first time, the Easyway method has been used to overcome digital addiction, and it really works! Smart Phone Dumb Phone rewires our relationship to technology. By unravelling the brainwashing process behind our addictive behavior, we are freed from dependence and can reassert control over our time and productivity. Including 20 practical steps to help you along your way, this wonderful guide will release you from the clutches of your smartphone and allow you to live in the moment. It truly is the easyway.

A thoughtfully collated variety of quotations from Native American people, this selection of words of wisdom will give you solace, inspire you, give you pause for thought and perhaps even challenge your perspective. Covering topics such as family, the environment, aging, death, love, prayer, blessings and spirituality, there is a wealth of ancient wisdom for you to dip into at your leisure.

The idea of rebirth is at the heart of many religions and philosophies and discovering the truths about our past lives can help us understand who we are today. In this fascinating book, Paul Roland delves into the fascinating mysteries of reincarnation. Here you will find an array of captivating stories of people who have remembered their previous lives, ranging from children able to identify long-dead relatives to sisters who could remember how they died to a man who vividly remembers his time as a Confederate colonel in the American Civil War. Reincarnation also includes: - Exercises to help you uncover your past lives- Instructions to identify symptoms of past-life traumas- Exclusive interviews with Carol Bowman and Lee Everett, two of America's foremost regression therapists

This delightful book contains a wide and enticing range of flora and fauna images for you to color and make your own. Coloring is a relaxing and soothing way to explore your inner artist. So put your worries on hold, pick up your pencils or pens, and bring your imagination to life with these beautiful pictures from the natural world. - Includes 60 designs- Printed on thick, high-quality paper>ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Sirius Creative Coloring series brings together delightful coloring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful coloring challenge.

'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 The Schutzstaffel, or SS - the brutal elite of the Nazi Party - was founded by Hitler in 1925 to be his personal bodyguard. From 1929 it was headed by Heinrich Himmler, who built its numbers up from under 300 to well over a million by 1945. The SS became the very backbone of Nazi Germany, taking over almost every function of the state. This gripping account follows the rise and fall of this paramilitary organization and the shocking atrocities committed in their name, from Night of the Long Knives to the Holocaust. With photographs and feature spreads, The Story of the SS charts the history of the most evil organizations the world has ever seen.

"Throughout history, ghostly visitations have exerted a powerful grip on the public imagination, but the present-day accounts in Ghosts and the Spirit World show us that poltergeists and restless souls are still very much with us."--

All is fair in love and war. At least the Nazis thought so. They deployed sex like any other weapon in the service of the Third Reich. Al Camino examines many shocking cases, where brothels were hotbeds of bugging and blackmail, and pillow talk could topple nations. Cases include: - The bugging of Salon Kitty, a high-class brothel in Berlin which was taken over by the SS. - Nazi spy Lilly Stein, a 'good-looking nymphomaniac' who slept with US men in order to blackmail them. - Princess Stephanie Julianne von Hohenlohe, who used her intimate relationship with Lord Rothermere to get the British newspaper Daily Mail to support the Nazis in the 1930s Full of intrigue and surprise, Nazi Sex Spies presents a fascinating history of a little-known aspect of World War II.

With more than 70 puzzles, this large format Sudoku book has easy-to-read puzzles arranged in an elegant and stylish format with rustic charm.

"This book provides a strategic overview of the war that is interweaved with fascinating personal accounts, its campaigns and battles." - Professor Geoffrey Roberts. In this exciting and illuminating account, Anthony Tucker-Jones explores the major campaigns across the whole Mediterranean during World War II, from the struggle for control of the Suez Canal to the Allied landings in the French Riviera in the summer of 1944. This was America's first foray into the European theater and marked a real turning point in the Allied offensive against Axis powers. Includes: - Battle for Crete - The Desert Air War- Second Battle of El Alamein- Operation Crusader >The actions of famous generals are introduced, including Bernard Montgomery and George S. Patton, and how their strategic offensives pushed back Axis forces. Augmented by fascinating photographs and forwarded by Geoffrey Roberts, Emeritus Professor of History at University College Cork, The Battle for the Mediterranean tells the story of an all-encompassing conflict, by land, air and sea.

You are Pisces, the most compassionate and spiritual of all zodiac signs, but you sometimes feel yourself swept away on waves of feeling. What can you do to stem the tide? Discover what the stars reveal about you, your personality, your gifts and challenges in beautiful hardback guide. Bestselling, highly regarded astrologers, Marion Williamson and Pam Carruthers, explain what your Sun and Moon signs say about you, as well as who you get along with in relationships and at work. Includes: - Love and relationships- Travel and favorite places- Colleague compatibility and work ethic - Birthday breakdown> Presented in a beautiful gift edition with silver-embossing and gilded page-edges, this guide will reveal what you should be doing to live at your highest potential. With insight into what your day of birth means for your personality as well as ideas to meditate on to bring further spiritual development, this is your one-stop guide to all things Pisces. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Astrology Library brings together beautiful, silver embossed hardback editions which allows readers to deep dive into what their Sun sign and birthchart says about them. Including sections on personality insights, love compatibilities, best career and travel choices, moon signs, as well as analysis for exact dates of birth and the meanings of other planets in a birthchart, this is a far-ranging look at what the stars mean for us on Earth.

From woodland elves to flower fairies, this delightful color-by-numbers collection features over 60 designs based on the classic fantasy artworks of Margaret Tarrant. Margaret Tarrent was an illustrious artist whose work flourished in the 1920s and 1930s, appearing on greetings cards, calendars and posters for the Medici Society. Her delicate watercolor illustrations are best-loved for their whimsical escapism, in this case conjuring delightful scenes of fairies. This coloring book includes black-and-white designs for you to color based on her classic illustrations. Inside you will find a range of magical images to fill with color, along with a flip out color key which lies beside your page for easy reference. Previews of the finished full-color designs are also shown on the inside cover. 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.

In a single day and night of misfortune, the island of Atlantis disappeared into the depths of the sea - Plato, 360 B.C. Ever since Plato first pondered the existence of Atlantis, the truth behind this infamous sunken city has captured the world. Atlantis and Other Lost Worlds is the most up-to-date and comprehensive investigation of this ancient island, written by the foremost authority on the subject Frank Joseph. Nowhere else will you find a more dramatic and convincing presentation of the evidence for its archaeological reality. The book uncovers the scientific genius of the ancients and the spiritual power of their mysterious religion. They are revealed as the inventors of a crystal technology to surpass our own, and the master builders of pyramidal monuments around the world. The cultural heritage of Atlantis in the civilizations of pharaonic Egypt, Bronze Age Europe, Maya Mexico and Inca Peru is clearly described. The doomed capital comes alive in a vivid recreation of its heyday of cultural splendor and imperial might. Inside these pages you will find the answers to many intriguing questions, including: - What is the most likely location of Atlantis? - How and when was Atlantis destroyed? - Has Japan's leading geologist found the sunken 'citadel' of Lemuria? - Have Russian oceanographers found the ruins of Atlantis? >Atlantis and Other Lost Worlds opens a new window on the ancient past, offering views of Atlantis and its kindred civilizations never seen before. 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.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and relax with this calming color-by-numbers book, including over 60 designs. Featuring gorgeous mandala patterns, cute animals and scenes from nature, this coloring book will help you appreciate the beauty of the everyday. Find examples of the full-color designs in the back of this book for inspiration, as well as a color-key on the backflap which flips out beside your page for easy reference. 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.

Color and shade the birds of the world with this incredible coloring book, featuring original ornithological illustrations by Audubon and more! Beautiful Birds Coloring Book contains over 45 avian artworks to color. These designs include garden favorites such as wrens and woodpeckers, to more rarely glimpsed birds like owls and the jewel-like kingfisher. These illustrations have been selected from the ornithological classics The Birds of Europe and John James Audubon's world-famous Birds of America. Full-color images are shown beside the line drawings, should you wish to refer to the birds' original colors. The perfect gift for bird-lovers and budding artists alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Classic Nature Coloring series includes illustrations by some of history's most acclaimed naturalists, including Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redoute and William Lizars. These original full-color illustrations are presented beside the black and white designs for inspiration.

Escape the mayhem of the busy world and indulge in this relaxing coloring book. From animals and landscapes to mandala patterns and scenes from everyday life, this delightful collection of more than 60 designs will bring hours of pleasure. This color-by-numbers book is perfect for those who love coloring but prefer to have some guidance regarding color-choice. It includes a key of suggested colors on the back flap, meaning you can flip these out to refer to when coloring each design. This stress-relieving book, printed with large-print numbers for enhanced readability, will help you create wonderful and professional-looking artwork with ease and enjoyment. ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Sirius Large Print Color by Numbers Collection contains an array of enchanting designs, printed on thick, high-quality paper with large-print figures for easy reading.

This fully illustrated, user-friendly manual shows aspiring artists how to draw various breeds of horses through the observation of anatomy, form and proportion. Whether you are a complete novice or want to take your horse portraits to the next level, this book will provide a firm grounding from which readers can gain the confidence to develop their own distinct style. Topics include: - Drawing step-by-step- Anatomical and proportional rules to capture the beauty of the horse in motion- A variety of techniques for rendering essential details of different breeds of horse- Demonstrations of a range of compositions

"If you don't scale the mountain, you cannot view the plain" This luxurious silkbound, slipcased collection provides more than 250 proverbs drawn from ancient Chinese culture, accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full-color>Inside you will find the Chinese characters, the pinyin romanization and the English translation for each proverb to immerse you in the culture that created these wonderful sayings. It also includes an introduction by William Scarborough on the history and traditions behind these proverbs. This deluxe hardback edition features a striking, gold-embossed cover design and full-color illustrations making a perfect gift or collectible for any lover of timeless wisdom.

This elegant hardback edition with gilded page edges presents the beloved Christmas tale of The Nutcracker. In this enchanting tale, the nutcracker doll that Marie gets for Christmas is no ordinary toy. As the clocks strike midnight on Christmas Eve, it comes to life! The Nutcracker must fight the Mouse King and his armies with the help of an entire cabinet of Marie's playthings. He then whisks Marie away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. This fantastical fairy tale is a timeless classic of the Christmas season. It was later adapted by the prolific French author, Alexandre Dumas, and went on to inspire Tchaikovsky's world-famous ballet The Nutcracker. This delightful edition features a silver embossed cover design, gilded page edges and beautiful pen and ink illustrations, making it a wonderful gift for the festive season. 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.

Kat and Rosie 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! Rosie and Kat go on a camping trip, where they encounter a friendly yeti who just loves candy! He's fluffy, adorable, and covered in white fur-so they name him Snowball. But trouble is brewing. A famous author has come to Starfall Forest, and she is determined to prove the yeti's existence. Can our heroines keep the forest's magical secrets safe? And can they and the magical vets help Snowball when the little creature has an accident?

The mysterious Aztec civilization has left us with sacred ideas and practices that are relevant to the modern reader, as revealed in this fascinating hardback guide. From sacred sites to dreaming practices, Mexico City has been the centre of some of the most magical of shamanic techniques. Examining these, and other traditions from South America, Suzanne Edwards passes on the knowledge that has been gifted to her over years of study with healers in Mexico. There are sections on the Aztec calendar and their system of astrology, as well as on plant teachers and Day of the Dead celebrations. Discover the importance of crystals such as jade and obsidian in Aztec culture and how they can be used today for similar purposes. From divination to healing, the wealth and depth of the wisdom of these ancient people is here in abundance. ABOUT THE SERIES: Elements is a 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.