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Let the wisdom of the stars guide you in this beautiful hardback introduction to astrology, presented in a luxurious gift edition with a gold-embossed cover design and gilded page edges. > - Descriptions of all 12 signs - Basics including elements, 12 houses and rising signs> ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Hidden Knowledge Series explores some of the most fascinating subjects in modern alternative thought and practice. Written by experts and renowned practitioners in their respective fields, this series brings the latest in developments in everything from spiritual development to alternative health. These delightful hardback editions are presented with gold embossed cover designs and gilded page edges.

"Scarlett lives in Moonlight Valley, a perfectly normal neighborhood for a perfectly normal girl. Or so she thinks! When her quirky neighbor Foxglove shows up to babysit, Scarlett notices some odd things happening. Why does Foxglove keep talking to the mirror? What's going on with her spooky black cat? And, most importantly, what is this old ornate book that she's left behind? Curiosity gets the better of Scarlett and she tries an unusual recipe from Foxglove's secret journal - with some disastrous, magical consequences! When Foxglove comes to the rescue, Scarlett learns her witchy secret. Not only does Foxglove have magical powers - but she's scouting new talent for the Moonlight Magic Club! That's right - Foxglove and her friends Maya and Pandora are good witches. They're dedicated to helping other people in their neighborhood and solving the unexplained mysteries of Moonlight Valley. As Scarlett's own spell gets out of hand, she joins Foxglove, Maya and Pandora as they attempt to undo this magical mistake!"--Provided by publisher.

"Maya is a teen witch with powerful magic, a cute pet hare, and the best friends in the whole world. She makes up exactly one quarter of the Moonlight Magic Club, alongside naive Scarlett, impulsive Pandora, and independent-minded Foxglove. Under the guidance of their mentor, Aunt Sandy, the members of the club are earning their witchcraft badges. They use their magic to help other people through secret acts of kindness, and are working on solving the unexplained mysteries of their home, Moonlight Valley. When Maya's loveable familiar starts behaving strangely, it's up to the Moonlight Magic Club to work out what's gone wrong. Before they know it, they've stumbled onto a much bigger mystery - and now they're in real danger!"--Provided by publisher.

This book charts a history from the origins of life and the Age of the Dinosaurs, to the rise of the mammals and the Ice Age.

Little ones can unleash their creativity with this adorable array of over 150 color-by numbers images, plus 120 stickers for added decoration! Kids can create their own works of art with this charming coloring by numbers book. By following the guidance of the color key at the bottom of each page, they can fill in the numbered sections and slowly reveal the pictures of magical creatures, pets and farm animals, and dinosaurs hidden within the design. - Color-by-numbers books turn coloring into a puzzle! As children follow the key to color-in each section, the design slowly reveals itself- Coloring helps children develop fine motor skills, concentration and creative thinking skills.>Perfect for children aged 4+.

"Pandora is an impulsive teen witch with funky pink-and-black bangs and a wicked sense of humor. She makes up exactly one quarter of the Moonlight Mystery Club, alongside naive Scarlett, independent Foxglove, and perfectionistic Maya. Under the guidance of their mentor, Aunt Sandy, the members of the club are earning their witchcraft badges. They use their magic to help other people through secret acts of kindness, and are working on solving the unexplained mysteries of their home, Moonlight Valley. In this adventure ... Pandora is working toward earning her performance badge, which (like many witchcraft badges) has a component of doing a good deed. She is going to perform in a retirement home to cheer the older people up. However, she is nervous about her singing ability ... so she makes a potion to improve her voice. The only problem is that it's too good! When other kids at school hear her rehearsing, they form a crazed fan club and start chasing her about. Now she gets a taste of what it might be like to be a world-famous celebrity!"--Provided by publisher.

Gain fascinating insights into human behavior with this comprehensive and accessible guide to psychology and its 50 key ideas. How do we think? What do our dreams mean? Why do we see things in different ways? Questions such as these have plagued the world's greatest thinkers throughout history, from Aristotle and Descartes to Freud and Carl Jung. This accessible guide introduces the most crucial quandaries in psychology and how we have tried to answer them. Includes: - Dream analysis - The Bystander effect - Personality - Criminal psychology> Written in plain English, with concise explanations and helpful diagrams, this book it untangles complicated theories and makes sense of abstract psychological concepts. It's perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh look at this intriguing subject. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

Organized crime is perhaps the most fascinating phenomenon of our time. From Al Capone, who boldly claimed his bootlegging activities were a public service, to the flamboyant Teflon Don, the criminals of the underworld have garnered headlines and captured our imagination with their violent and extravagant lifestyles. Arthur Martin provides a gripping introduction to the history of the mob, from the early vendettas of the 19th century in southern Italy to the mass killings a century later across New York, Chicago and other American cities. Featuring shocking photographs of these gang members, Mafia Wars offers shocking insight into the role of the mob explores whether recent high-profile hits are a mark of the Mafia's re-emergence as a violent force in the 21st century. For anyone who wants to know the truth about organized crime and understand the violent forces that have shaped it over the last century, this book is an indispensable guide.

Discover the 50 key ideas that have defined the course of philosophical inquiry in this thought-provoking and accessible guide. What is truth? How can I lead an ethical life? Do I have free will? Questions such as these have plagued world-famous philosophers since ancient times. Find out how they have sought to answer them and more in this captivating guide to philosophy, unpacking the subject's most intriguing and profound reflections, including: - Plato's cave - The Stoic elimination of emotion - Descartes's Cogito Ergo Sum - Nietzsche's Superman - Logical Positivism>Written in plain, jargon-free English with helpful diagrams, this essential guide untangles complicated theories and makes abstract concepts accessible to everyone. Perfect for students or anyone wanting a fresh approach to this incredible subject. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

This international bestseller is the ultimate guide to the fundamentals of drawing, written by acclaimed practical art author, Barrington Barber. Barrington Barber's books have helped millions of people around the world achieve the true aim of all artists - to recreate the world around them as they see it, by starting with and perfecting the basics, before encouraging them to allow their artistic personality to come through and create genuine works of art. In one attractive volume, beautifully illustrated with examples and clearly written throughout, Barrington Barber has produced a must-have practical art book for artists of all abilities. His easy-to-follow writing style and drawing techniques make him the perfect tutor for artists just starting out, as well as those who are already well on their way to drawing competently. Includes: - Still life- Portraiture- Landscapes>This book is an invaluable reference source for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills, for beginners and more confident artists alike.

Crack codes, decipher ciphers and unravel mysteries with this brain-boosting collection of cryptic puzzles, inspired by the brilliant mind of famous World War II codebreaker, Alan Turing. Alan Turing was a genius codebreaker who played a pivotal role in cracking coded messages from Nazi forces. This puzzle book will put your own codebreaking skills to the test, featuring a prodigious array of challenges, including substitution ciphers, transposition ciphers, and more complex cryptographic techniques. The puzzles become progressively harder, so you can start with the (relatively) easy ones and build up to the truly expert level tests. With clues and hints to help you on your way, you'll need to use your logical thinking, pattern recognition, and deduction skills to break the codes and reveal the hidden messages. Foreworded by Dermot Turing, the nephew of Alan Turing, this puzzle book is a great way to flex your mental muscles and see if you have what it takes to become a codebreaker yourself! This book proudly supports the work of The Turing Trust, the charity set up by Alan Turing's closest family in his memory. The Trust commemorates his remarkable achievements by making computers available to less privileged communities in Africa. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

This beautifully illustrated anthology retells classic folk tales with courageous girls at their centre. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful feminist role models for young readers. Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerising full-colour artwork of award-winning illustrator Khoa Le. A perfect gift for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

This beautifully illustrated book brings together exciting facts, engaging puzzles, and entertaining art activities, all about animals! Play search-and-find to learn about camouflage; read about birds of prey; and draw an elephant by following the clear instructions. Informative, interactive pages packed with puzzles and games make this a wonderful introduction to the world of animals. Designed for animal lovers aged 6+.

This fantastic trivia quiz collection is the ultimate book for anyone looking to host their very own quiz night. For any quizzing, general knowledge, or trivia fans there are more than 2,000 questions inside with rounds on a wide and interesting array of topics from sports and games, the human body, and general knowledge, to history, mythology, and geography. Also included is an introduction covering all the basics needed for anyone looking to host their own quiz night. A must have for any trivia aficionado.

This beautifully illustrated book brings together exciting facts, engaging puzzles, and entertaining art activities. Follow a maze to learn about dinosaur diets; answer true-or-false facts about T. rex's teeth; then create a pteroractyl picture. Informative, interactive pages packed with puzzles and games make this a wonderful introduction to the prehistoric period. Designed for dino fans aged 6 and up.

This elegant hardback edition presents Lewis Carroll's best loved work, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with gilded page edges and original pen and ink illustrations by Sir John Tenniel.>This elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, patterned endpapers, ivory pages and original illustrations. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this edition makes wonderful gift for adults and children alike. 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.

Are you ready to wrap your head round some mind-expanding puzzles? Readers young and old will love these fast-paced, fun-packed, fully illustrated books. They're packed with ingenious puzzles that will really get you thinking outside the box. With just a little daily mental exercise, you'll find that you're sharper, faster-and ready to tackle whatever head-scratching problems might come your way! The activities in this series range from classic riddles and code-cracking games to clever Japanese puzzles. Whether you choose to tackle these activities alone, or challenge friends and family, you'll have a real blast. Suitable for anyone aged 9+.

Are you ready to wrap your head round some mind-expanding puzzles? Readers young and old will love these fast-paced, fun-packed, fully illustrated books. They're packed with ingenious puzzles that will really get you thinking outside the box. With just a little daily mental exercise, you'll find that you're sharper, faster-and ready to tackle whatever head-scratching problems might come your way! The activities in this series range from classic riddles and code-cracking games to clever Japanese puzzles. Whether you choose to tackle these activities alone, or challenge friends and family, you'll have a real blast. Suitable for anyone aged 9 to 99. ABOUT THE SERIES: Train Your Brain Puzzles are dynamic, high-energy activity books for young readers. Each are filled with mind-expanding puzzles, from logical codecrackers to observation picture puzzles, all vibrantly illustrated by Evelyn Rogers.

This beautiful coloring book includes 45 sugar skull designs, inspired by the traditions of Mexico's 'Day of the Dead' festival. Brightly colored and beautifully decorated, sugar skulls are used as an offering for departed souls on the traditional Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). This coloring book offers a fabulous range of sugar skulls designs to fill with color, with motifs inspired by flowers, animals and the natural world. Users can bring out the personalities of each sugar skull and celebrate the artistry of these traditional Mexican symbols. - 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.

Conjure yourself a world of magic with this fantastical coloring book. Unicorns, fairies, enchanted gardens and otherworldly creatures fill the pages of this coloring book. Discover tiny toadstool houses, magnificent citadels and portals to other worlds, and bring them to life with color. This activity will not only fill you with escapist wonder, but will also relax your busy mind and boost creativity as you focus on the task in hand. - Includes 60 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.

By following the story of Darwin's discoveries, readers can delve into core biological principles such as genetics, habitats, ecosystems, and adaptation, making it a wonderful resource for home learning.

This eye-catching, full-color book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the amazing science of trees to unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as ecology, evolution, and animal behavior in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon. Did you know that... - Some mammals can sense magnetic fields - The largest living thing on Earth is a fungus> Supporting STEM and home learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important biology concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. These are brought to life by full-color illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms. Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.

"Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how the world has changed since our early ancestors formed the first civilizations. This innovative book charts the rise and fall of empires, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language."--

Published in association with the Turing Trust, this fun-packed, full-color collection of puzzles has been specially designed to intrigue, challenge, and inspire young readers. Alan Turing appears as a character in the book, popping up with extra word problems or secret codes to challenge readers to think a little bit harder. A brief biography of the real Alan Turing is included, to give readers more information about this remarkable man. 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 computers to schools in Africa. Guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment for children aged 7+.

Think you've got science all figured out? Think again! This hands-on, inspirational book celebrates the wild side of science-the side that breaks rules, embraces mistakes and creativity, and positively revels in mess. So leave your hang-ups at the door-it's time to get stuck In. Readers will be ditching their preconceptions about science and sketching, writing, and drawing directly into the book. And if they make a mistake? That's just part of the fun! If you know a young person who thinks science is just not for them, this book will open their eyes to a completely different way of looking at chemistry, biology, and physics. They'll discover a whole new world of fun and possibilities! . Discover how music and science intersect by making your own instrument and music notation . Get arty with color theory-and check out some awesome optical illusions . Solve problems creatively with simple machines>With a glossary of key scientific terms included, this is a brilliant, brain-boosting book for readers aged 8+.

This eye-catching, mind-expanding book will show you that physics is out of this world! Whether you're a budding Einstein or taking your first steps in STEM, you'll be amazed by the fascinating facts inside. You'll rediscover subjects such as light and sound, machines, and forces in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact-and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon. Did you know that... - Stargazing is a kind of time travel - Some black holes are "hairy"> Discover many more facts that you'll love sharing with friends and family in a STEM book precision-engineered to blow kids' minds.

This eye-catching, mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction! Whether you're a budding Einstein or taking your first steps in STEM, you'll be amazed by the fascinating facts inside. You'll rediscover subjects such acids and bases, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact-and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon. Did you know that... . Water can flow upwards. On some planets, it rains diamonds . Pencils do not contain lead Discover many more facts that you'll love sharing with friends and family in a STEM book precision-engineered to blow kids' minds.

"From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video games, there are gigabytes of data for you to unravel. Discover the skills you'll need to become a top-class coder or a cyber sensation, and how microprocessors monitor our factories, fitness, traffic, and even guide robots across other worlds."--

Explore new lands, battle monsters, and uncover secrets in this imaginative reinvention of the choose-your-own-path adventure game - complete with an interactive gamebook and 52 combat cards. You've never seen anything like the City - a vast metal mechanism, hovering above the plains of the Continent, crackling with magical energy. Its ancient mechanisms once regulated the ebb and flow of arcane power; but now its clockwork is failing, wrecked by a saboteur who moves in the shadows. Can you survive a journey across a land racked by chaos to reach the City, and find a way to restore order? Draw action cards, annotate interactive maps-and carve out your own, unique path in a land of endless destinies! - EMBARK ON A NEW TYPE OF QUEST: This innovative narrative experience brings together the thrilling story arc o-f a choose-your-own-path adventure and the exciting play style of a modern deck-builder card game. - EXPLORE AN ORIGINAL FANTASY WORLD The gamebook is artfully written by poet and author Corinna Keefe; and beautifully realized with full-color book and card illustrations by Paula Zorite. - CREATE A UNIQUE PROTAGONIST Use the bespoke character sheet to design a champion like no other. Equip powerful items and take advantage of a unique "leveling-up" system to choose new cards for your deck, developing incredible abilities. - EXPLORE INTERACTIVE MAPS The skillfully illustrated maps in the gamebook allow you explore new areas freely. As you discover new rumors or make significant changes to places you visit, you will annotate and rework each map. - CALL THE SHOTS Every time you make a decision, your journey will branch down a different path. Are you noble or morally ambiguous? Choose the quest that calls to you, for good or for ill ... - NO DICE NEEDED Don't place your destiny in the roll of a dice. Instead use combat cards to choose your battle. - HOW-TO-PLAY VIDEO AND DOWLOADABLES INCLUDED: Don't like reading instructions? Follow the QR code instead to access an easy-to-follow gameplay video and handy downloadable content. FORGE YOUR FATE WITH ENDLESS DESTINIES!

This classic hardback collection brings together over 40 of the most powerful and stirring speeches delivered in history, from rousing battle speeches to impassioned political addresses. Since the time of the ancient Greeks, oratory has been a great force in shaping historical events. This anthology collects such moments of the past 400 years in the words of their participants, from speeches given in times of war and sorrow, such as Winston Churchill's 'This Was Their Finest Hour', to those delivered in moments of hope, such as Barack Obama's election victory address. Other speeches include: - Susan B. Anthony - 'On a Woman's Right to Vote'- John F. Kennedy - 'Ich bin ein Berliner'- Martin Luther King, Jr. - 'I've Been to the Mountain Top'- Nelson Mandela - 'Inaugural Address'- Malala Yousafzai - 'They thought that the bullets would silence us'>This inspiring compendium is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in how words can shape history.