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Is true crime your guilty pleasure? Are grisly detective dramas your idea of cozy watching? Then you'll love ultimate collection of over 100 criminally good puzzles. Whether you're a true-crime connoisseur or consider yourself the next Sherlock Holmes, you'll find something for you inside. With puzzles on themes such as Criminal Minds, Crime Families, and Outlaws and Gunslingers, as well as puzzles which take their inspiration from crime fiction, there's an array of fun to be had inside. Themes include: - Famous trials- Jailbreakers- The Witch Trials- Breaking Bad- Famous prisons>With all manner of criminal activity to seek out, it is time to get on the case and see if you can solve them all!

Young readers can explore the wonders of the animal kingdom with this with this accessible, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia, featuring fantastic facts about more than 100 creatures. From tiny garden ants to mighty blue whales, every animal is a source of fascination. Curious kids will relish learning about the life cycle of the amazing axolotl; the clever communication of wolves; the hunting strategies of barn owls; and how bees spread pollen. Features: - Spectacular full-colour animal illustrations- Fact boxes with exciting stats and trivia>Covering mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, fish, birds, and amphibians, this hardback encyclopedia is a great way to discover the wonders of the wild for children aged 5+.

Take some time to relax and unwind with this excellent collection of sudoku puzzles in a lay-flat format. Solving puzzles is an excellent way to give your mind a workout while allowing you to switch off from everyday worries and cares. Set across a number of difficulty levels you can jump in at a place of your choosing, or work your way through the book seeing your skills improve as you go!

This is the story of the so-called 'Co-Ed Killer', Ed Kemper, whose brutal murders shocked America. Over the course of a decade, he killed ten victims, including several young female students as well as his own mother. Offering rides to unsuspecting hitchhikers, he took them back to his place, raped them and then dismembered the bodies. In this disturbing biography, crime writer and journalist Al Cimino delves into this terrifying tale, providing a detailed account of Kemper's twisted crimes and the compulsion that brought a man to commit such horrible deeds. Ed Kempers own testimonies are included, as well as chilling photographs of the people and places involved. ABOUT THE SERIES: The True Crime Casefiles series covers some of the most shocking crimes and notorious criminals and psychopaths of all time, without shying away from the grisly details. These books include psychological profiles, witness testimonies, court proceedings and more, accompanied by chilling photographs of the people and places involved.

This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-color photography. From hydrogen to oganesson, this endlessly fascinating book explores the elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionized our lives. Children can discover the incredibly poisonous ingredients in table salt, how iron in the earth makes compasses work, and many more surprising facts. With the latest scientific photography, fact boxes and profiles of key scientists, this highly visual reference guide book provides a fun way for children to learn this essential area of chemistry. What's the best book for budding scientists aged 8+? The answer is elementary! ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Step into the heart of a tropical paradise with this exotic jungle coloring book, packed with 45 images teeming with vibrant life. Inside you will find leopards and tigers, brilliantly plumaged birds, snakes and lizards as well as tropical trees and plants. Some are rendered naturalistically; others take a more creative approach and are overlaid with intricate patterns. Lovers of coloring can find hours of pleasure and relaxation bringing these designs to life with vibrant color. - Includes 45 designs - Printed on thick, high-quality paper - The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through> 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.

Young readers can step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual reference book, packed with more than 60 incredible dinosaur species. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. - Presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.- Atmospheric and anatomically accurate illustrations throughout.- "Dinosaur profile" boxes give you essential facts at a glance, while the picture annotations pick out important features of the dinosaurs.- Dinosaur descriptions are backed up with facts about the fossil record, explaining how we know what we know.>Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to the world of dinosaurs for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children's Discovery Library series brings together wonderfully visual reference guides for young readers, combining stunning photography and fabulous facts on a variety of popular topics.

This book traces the history of the Third Reich, from the Nazi movement's beginnings in the beer halls of 1920s Germany to the outcome of the Nuremberg trials, which took place in the aftermath of the Second World War. Masters of manipulation, double standards, and deceit, the Nazis were bent on world domination and engineered a global conflict in order to achieve their ends. As their figurehead, they chose an Austrian corporal with a twisted psyche, who rose from obscurity to command the world's most formidable military machine. The Nazis includes fascinating psychological profiles of Nazi henchmen in an attempt to discover the character flaws that made them commit their terrible crimes. This gallery of social misfits was held together by its admiration for Hitler, who dragged the German nation towards the abyss and brought about the deaths of more than 60 million people worldwide. ABOUT THE SERIES Sirius Military History provides gripping, illustrated accounts of different battles and conflicts, featuring contemporary photographs, feature spreads and fascinating testimonies.

Pack up your iconic VW camper van and set out for the open road in this delightful coloring book, featuring over 45 designs of traveling adventures. The camper van, maybe an iconic 1960s VW, has become an aspirational holiday icon. You can take your bed along, cook en route and park up almost anywhere you like. This delightful coloring book is inspired by 'van life' adventures, with images of travel and relaxation from all over the world. From beachy shores to mountain ranges, this coloring book includes a wonderful array of sites and scenes to fill with colour. . Includes 45 designs . Printed on thick, high-quality paper . The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through> 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.

Explore the tranquil world beneath the ocean with this incredible coloring book, featuring 45 vintage natural history illustrations and black-and-white versions to fill with color. >These artworks have been selected from some of the earliest illustrated books published on the natural history of the oceans, including The Great Barrier Reef of Australia by William Saville-Kent, The Naturalist's Miscellany by George Shaw and Ocean Gardens by H. Noel Humphreys. These original illustrations a shown in full-color beside black and white line versions rendered by Diego Vaisberg to be filled with color. - Includes 45 designs - Printed on thick, high-quality paper - The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through>ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sirius Vintage Coloring series will transport you to a world of vintage charm and nostalgia. These delightful coloring books feature original, full-color illustrations by classic artists and designers along with black and white line versions for you to color in.

Get ready for a monstrously good time! Kids will just love this hilarious, high-energy activity book! Inside they will find mind-boggling mazes, dot-to-dot and spot-the-difference puzzles, drawing challenges, search-and-find games-and so much more! What a scarily great gift for readers aged 7 and up.

Calling all comic fans! This is the ultimate full-color guide to creating action-packed comic books. Written by experienced comic book author, William Potter, and illustrated by top comic book artist, Juan Calle, this is the ultimate insider's guide to comic book creation, packed with tips, techniques. It guides the reader through the process of drawing roughs, inking and coloring in easy-to-follow step-by-steps exercises. - Learn how to write, draw, ink, and bring to life comic scenes in easy-to-follow steps. - Create your own awesome cast of comic book characters, from charismatic heroes to monstrous villains and sinister criminal masterminds.> Perfect for budding comic book artists aged 8+.

Serial killers are the most terrifying criminals out there. They find themselves driven to kill and kill again and no amount of reason or logic can stop their orgy of violence. Often they masquerade as ordinary members of society. The body counts continue to rise until their shocking crimes are uncovered by dogged detective work or their own mistakes. This collection features more than 60 of the most evil serial killers from across the globe, including: - Charles Manson, who led a cult of death and destruction in Los Angeles, - Ted Bundy, who charmed women into returning home with him before revealing his true self, - John Wayne Gacy, who worked part-time as a clown for children's birthday parties while in secret took home teenage boys to abuse and kill, - Tamara Samsonova, the 'Granny Ripper' who chopped up her victims and dumped them outside her flat, - Daniel Carmago Barbosa, one of the most prolific serial killers of all time, with more than 150 victims, >ABOUT THE SERIES: The True Crime Casefiles series covers some of the most shocking crimes and notorious criminals and psychopaths of all time, without shying away from the grisly details. These books include psychological profiles, witness testimonies, court proceedings and more, accompanied by chilling photographs of the people and places involved.

Young readers can discover absolutely WILD facts about animals and the incredible science behind them in this mind-expanding book, written by award-winning author Anne Rooney. Did you know that snails have teeth? Or that starfish can grow new arms? Or that puffins glow in ultraviolet light? This book will reveal weird and wonderful facts about animals and dive deep into the underlying science, covering evolution, habitats, ecology and much more. These surprising facts allow readers to explore the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom and look at the natural world in a whole NEW way! Beautifully presented with gold foil cover accents and full-color illustrations, this smart and humorous sideways look at the amazing world of animals will spark enthusiasm in any curious young reader aged 8+.

Children can set off on an extraordinary guided tour of the animal kingdom with this comprehensive reference book, brought to life with eye-opening full-color wildlife photography. From the high-flying realm of the birds to the mysterious twilight world of deep-sea creatures, this smart visual guide introduces young readers to the incredible wonders of the animal kingdom. Find out about habitats, ecosystems, survival skills and more, through high-impact facts, astounding stats, and cutting-edge scientific knowledge. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual reference guide is the perfect introduction to the world of animals for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Discovery Library brings together wonderfully visual paperback reference guides for children, covering popular topics from animals to space!

Discover the magical and practical properties of gemstones with this classic work by America's first professional gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, presented in a luxurious hardback gift edition with gilded page edges. Drawing on his wide-ranging research into the occult and magical properties of gemstones, George Frederick Kunz produced a treasure trove of a book that covers ideas about precious and semi-precious stones from around the world. With tables of correspondences and sections on scrying and astrological uses of stones, omens regarding certain stones, and how gemstones were seen historically around the globe, this is a fascinating work of impressive scope. Learn about the history of gemstones and how they have been used: - Within fortune-telling and for their magical properties - For their astrological associations> This beautiful treasury is presented with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers, ivory pages and a gold embossed cover design. It makes a wonderful companion for anyone wanting to take a closer look at some of the sparkling stories within the jewels you recognize and wear. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Mystic Archives are beautiful hardcover guides which reveal the hidden mysteries of esoteric arts, presented with foil-embossing, Wibalin binding and gilded page edges.

In this heartfelt picture book, children can go on an uplifting journey with Puppy as he shares his joy with others and learns to recognize and encourage these emotions. Being happy is great, and it is important for young children to realize when they are feeling happy and to recognize what makes them happy. My Happy Book helps children to understand their happy feelings. With charming, full-color illustrations, this empathetically written book takes children on a fun journey with bouncy Puppy as he expresses his happiness and shares his joy with others. Developed in consultation with a mental health professional Clare Arnold, CAMHS, My Angry Book equips young children with the insight and vocabulary they need to express, anticipate, and navigate their feelings. Perfect for children aged 4+. ABOUT THE SERIES The My Feelings Picture Book series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.

Travel into space with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope. Full of galactic facts, dramatic photographs, and CGI artwork, and based on the latest astronomical research, this is a definitive guide to our Solar System, the Universe, and beyond... Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual reference book is great for home learning. The perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged eight and above. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children's Discovery Library series brings together wonderfully visual reference guides for young readers, combining stunning photography and fabulous facts on a variety of popular topics.

This handsome gift edition brings together selected stories of Lovecraft's iconic Cthulhu mythos, beautifully presented with a silver embossed cover design and stenciled page edges. From the classic 'The Call of Cthulhu' to the eerie 'The Shunned House' these stories exemplify Lovecraft's extravagant imagination. Terrifying rituals, grotesque comedies and tales of insanity form some of the best writing of one of the most pioneering science ficton authors of his age. Contains: - Dagon - The Call of Cthulhu - The Dunwich Horror - The Whisperer in Darkness - At the Mountains of Madness - The Shadow Over Innsmouth> This luxurious treasury, complete with stenciled page edges, patterned endpapers and ivory pages, makes a wonderful gift edition for any lover of classic horror. 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 decorative page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

This comprehensive hardback encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of physics for young readers, bursting with incredible facts and striking full-color images. >. Illustrated throughout with eye-opening photographs and fascinating diagrams. Presents information in a friendly and engaging way. "Hall of Fame" profile boxes offer insights into pioneering individuals>Authoritative and entertaining, this book supports STEM learning and is great for education outside of the classroom. Ideal for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Do you have the sleuthing skills to keep up with Sherlock Holmes? Then grab your deerstalker and magnifying glass ... because the game is on! Clever kids will relish the opportunity to pit their wits against the world's greatest detective in this collection of hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Each page of this fast-paced book presents the reader with a clever conundrum, wittily illustrated in the inimitable art style of Alex Paterson. These puzzles are framed as conversations between Sherlock Holmes and his ever-faithful companion, Doctor Watson. Kids are invited to use their observation, logic, and lateral thinking skills to find the solutions! If you know a young fan of riddles, wordplay, and sneaky logic puzzles, then this book is sure to keep them entertained for hours. Ideal for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Solve it Like Sherlock series invites children to join detective Sherlock Holmes on his sleuthing adventures. Together they can solve a series of entertaining puzzles, each presented as scenarios that Sherlock himself might face!

In this heartfelt, full-color picture book, children can go on a gentle journey with cuddly Kitten as she experiences feelings of worry and learns to navigate these difficult feelings. Many young children feel nervous or anxious when faced with unusual surroundings or stressful situations. My Worry Book guides children through these difficult feelings, helping them to make sense of and deal with worry. Alongside Kitten, children can learn to recognize their feelings and discover ways to make themselves feel better. Developed in consultation with a mental health professional Clare Arnold, CAMHS, My Worry Book equips young children with the insight and vocabulary they need to express, anticipate, and navigate their feelings. Perfect for children aged 4+. ABOUT THE SERIES The My Feelings Picture Book series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.

Feast your eyes on this luxurious hardback anthology of 18 classic tales of horror, presented with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers and a striking, gold-embossed cover design. The 18 terrifying tales in this collection are created by some of literature's finest writers of horror, including Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, and Bram Stoker. In stories filled with death, obsession, and paranoia, you will encounter hideous demons, abandoned castles, and gruesome discoveries. So settle down and prepare to be petrified. Tales include: - The Invisible Giant by Bram Stoker- The Tapestried Chamber by Sir Walter Scott- A Warning to the Curious by M. R. James- The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley- A Dead Secret by Lafcadio Hearn- The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson- The Whistling Room by William Hope Hodgson- The Horror at Red Hook by H. P. Lovecraft- The Ghost and the Bone-setter by Sheridan Le Fanu>This beautiful compendium is presented with gold gilded page-edges, patterned endpapers, ivory paper and a gold-embossed cover design, making it a wonderful gift or collectible for any horror lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Gilded Classics presents luxury gift editions of classic works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfectible collectibles for bibliophiles and lovers of classic literature.

This wonderful collection of wordsearches is packed with an amazing 544 puzzles, making it the ultimate treat for all fans of the popular word-finding challenge. - 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 you 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: Let go of all your stress as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.

Discover the mesmerizing world of Zentangle drawing and unlock their creative potential with this comprehensive guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color. >Whether you seek stress relief, artistic fulfillment, or a path to mindfulness, The Great Book of Drawing Zentangle provides a rich and enlightening exploration of this captivating art form.

The traditional nativity story is brought to life in this beautiful book. Closely following the Bible, it takes us through the annunciation and Jesus' birth to the visits of the shepherds, the wise men, and then the flight into Egypt. This heritage edition of The Story of Christmas, featuring the original artworks and text, is a timeless classic- perfect to share with the next generation. It's a must-have stocking filler to share with children aged 5 and up.

This excellent collection of mini sudoku puzzles is the perfect choice for puzzling on the go. With smaller grids that can be completed in half the time, you'll get the satisfying buzz of completing a puzzle when you only have a small amount of time to spare. In a compact package that is easy to pop into a bag or pocket, you can put your logic skills to the test, wherever you are! - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Give your brain a workout with these number-placement teasers.- REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.- POCKET-SIZED: This handy small package is the ideal choice for taking on your travels or just to keep by your bedside. ABOUT THE SERIES Mini Puzzles are perfect for entertainment on the go, when you only have a few minutes to spare! With smaller grid sizes, you'll get the same sense of achievement from solving them in half the time.

Drawing is simple if you know the basics! This easy-to-follow, full-color drawing book is ideal for young artists of all abilities. It features projects ranging from dinosaurs and pirate ships to kittens and tractors. By following the simple, clear step-by-step diagrams, young readers will be able to build up appealing, characterful finished illustrations from the most basic of starting shapes. Many projects also feature exciting scenes to place their new illustrations within and suggestions on how to adapt them to create their own stories. Simple Drawing Step by Step will open up the creative world of drawing to children, improving their fine motor skills and boosting their artistic confidence. For aspiring artists aged 6+.