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Sun Tzu's 5th century BC military manual, The Art of War, revolutionized warfare when it was written. In the millennia since, its sage advice has been applied to fields as varied as business, leadership, warfare, politics and everyday life. In this fascinating guide, business journalist Dominic Hale helps you interpret the classic work to show you how to apply its advice to becoming a better leader. Showing you how to effectively motivate your workforce, pursue bold new strategies and understand your competitors, Sun Tzu's wisdom proves equally applicable to the business world. This edition includes the entire unabridged text of the original The Art of War, so you can easily refer back to the classic text. In this work, you will discover: - The traits that make a great leader- How to develop your own management skills- How to get the most out of your team>By taking examples from the modern business world in a variety of different industries, The Art of War Guide to Business Leadership shows you how to become a better leader by learning from ancient wisdom.

"Become a competent, confident caster of spells with this practical guide to witchcraft. Containing an extensive collection of traditional spells, techniques, and correspondences, this book will help you attract positive friendships, love, and luck as well as promote healing, build a great career, and achieve powerful protection. [This book] is an essential reference for anyone wishing to master the incredible art of magic and spell-making. Discover the tools you'll need, how to consecrate them, and the rituals you can perform to manifest your deepest held wishes. All the practices within are set inside a moral framework that ensures the best outcome for all, with reference to divine law."--Provided by publisher.

With over 250 spells and rituals to enhance all aspects of life, this beautiful hardback with gilded page edges will empower its readers with magical instruction. These awe-inspiring traditional and modern spells will clearly show readers how to bring more magic into their lives. From attracting love to finding success in business and careers, every aspect of modern living is touched upon and ancient ideas about magic are used to manifest positive change. This essential reference guide is sure to become a handy Book of Shadows for every practicing witch. Includes: - A section on tools and techniques- Correspondences for different spells>Featuring decorative color touches and beautiful patterned endpapers, this spell-binding book provides a wonderful introduction into modern witchcraft. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Mystic Archives are beautiful hardcover guides which reveal the hidden mysteries of esoteric arts, presented with foil-embossing, Wibalin binding, patterned endpapers and gilded page edges.

This excellent collection of mini crossword 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 general knowledge to the test, wherever you are! - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Keep your mind alert and put your vocabulary to the test with these trivia teasers.- REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.- POCKET-SIZED: This handy layout is perfect for carrying 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.

This excellent collection of mini wordsearch 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 general knowledge to the test, wherever you are! - EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Keep your mind sharp as you seek the cleverly hidden words.- REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress melt away as you focus on these satisfying puzzles.- POCKET-SIZED: This handy small package is perfect 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.

This highly-visual, full-color hardback provides a rich and accessible overview of art history, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. Written by expert art historian John Finlay, Art History 101 is presented in an attractive hardback format in full-color, featuring iconic works of art through the ages. With timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, readers will quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of art and its fascinating evolution across history. Learn to distinguish Impressionism from Post-Impressionism, analyze a painting's brush strokes, discover the influences of Pablo Picasso and much more. - 'Ways of Seeing': Introduction to the Visual Analysis of the Arts - The Italian Renaissance - Seventeenth-Century Spanish Art: The Golden Age - Theory of Art: The Fundamentals of Modern Art Theory> ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

Written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker, this highly-visual hardback guide provides a rich overview of electrical and mechanical engineering, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. Inside you will discover the history of this far-reaching subject as well as the new developments and challenges of the future. The accessible text is accompanied by helpful diagrams, photographs, further reading, and easily digestible features, making getting to grips with the subject as easy as possible. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as: - How do materials affect function?- What is reliability?- How did we get to the Moon?> ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

This highly-visual, full-color guide is an essential overview of the history and ideas of philosophy, perfect for students and enthusiasts alike. From Enlightenment philosophy to metaphysics, and from Aristotle to Nietzsche, this hardback guide provides you with everything you need to know about the fundamentals of philosophy. Concepts are explained in accessible, jargon-free terms, with practical examples and useful diagrams. With mind maps for each chapter, definition boxes, easily digestible features on the history of philosophy and suggestions for further reading, learning philosophy has never been easier. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions like: . What is truth? . What can I really know? . How can I live a moral life?>ABOUT THE SERIES: Knowledge 101 brings together highly visual, hardback introductions to many intriguing disciplines, featuring reader-friendly text, spectacular images, and informative diagrams to make the learning experience easier than ever.

In this stunning jacketed hardback, Jon Balchin introduces 50 of the world's most influential scientists of all time and explains their revolutionary theories, showcased with full-color photography. Scientific discoveries have shaped our world as we know it today. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jon Balchin examines the achievements of 50 of history's greatest scientists: the men and women who gave us geometry (Euclid), the telescope (Galileo), the periodic table (Mendeleev) and radium (Marie Curie) as well as those whose work has helped us understand our world and the cosmos in far greater detail than ever before, such as Albert Einstein, Edwin Hubble, Rosalind Franklin and Stephen Hawking. Together, they show how scientists' work has influenced our way of life as well as our ability to combat disease and comprehend the deceptive complexities of nature and human beings. Perceptive and informative, this book is a fascinating introduction to the way science has developed over millennia. Includes: - Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous inventions - Concise professional biographies of the scientists listed> ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Greatest series brings together highly visual reference guides, each exploring 50 of the most influential figures across a certain discipline. These rich biographical profiles outline their key achievements, influences and impact on the industry, accompanied by stunning full-color photography.

This handsome book and card set contains an illustrated full-color, unabridged edition of The Book of Five Rings, a 50-card deck of the text's inspirational teachings and an elegant display stand for the cards, all contained in a sleek gift box. The Book of Five Rings is a classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Shortly before his death in 1645, Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the 'true principles' required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. The text has gained an international reputation in the business world as a means of resolving differences and achieving success. But their delineation of the psychological strength, rigorous self-control, and practical application necessary for dealing with physical and mental conflict also has a wider relevance and can be usefully applied to all our lives. This kit includes a full-color illustrated edition of the original text of The Book of Five Rings as well as a deck of cards and display stand, featuring some of Musashi's most insightful teachings. These have been chosen for their relevance to our daily concerns and conflicts, allowing us to gain perspective and move through life with grace and power. On the back of the card you will find advice on how to apply to your own experiences. This book and card deck is perfect for anyone wanting guidance and direction from ancient wisdom which has transcended the ages. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Oracle Kits contain everything you need to get started in a spiritual practice. Each kit includes practical guidebook alongside the equipment you need, from tarot cards to pendulums and I Ching coins, presented in a sleek lidded box.

This beautiful hardback anthology brings together the seminal works of renowned occultist, Aleister Crowley, presented with a striking gold-embossed cover design and gilded page edges. >This collection brings together his poetry, fiction, and spiritual philosophy through three of his most iconic works: Clouds Without Water; Moonchild; and The Book of the Law. Taken together, these works offer a window into Crowley's greatest literary achievements. Presented in a luxurious hardback edition with gilded page-edges, patterned endpapers and ivory paper, this is the ultimate book for fans of the famous magickian's philosophy and the world of the occult. 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.

This luxurious hardback anthology brings together 15 classic ghost stories by some of the genre's most acclaimed writers, presented in a beautiful gift edition with gilded page edges. This ghoulish collection is a perfect companion for lovers of the paranormal, featuring classic tales from Golden Age of the ghost story. Inside you will find haunted mansions, dark crypts, vengeful curses, silent specters and other supernatural delights of the genre, artfully conjured by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James. Stories include: - 'The Oval Portrait' by Edgar Allan Poe - 'The Wailing Well' by M. R. James - 'The Withered Arm' by Thomas Hardy - 'Afterward' by Edith Wharton - 'A Ghost' by Guy de Maupassant > This beautiful collection is presented with silver gilded page edges, ivory paper and wonderfully gothic endpaper illustrations, making it a wonderful gift for any horror 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.

"There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact". - Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery Sherlock Holmes is in possession of a pack of cards that once belonged to his diabolical nemesis Professor Moriarty. Is his nemesis back from the dead? Or is this all an elaborate trick left behind to plague the great detective? Can you decode the secrets to find out? Join Holmes and his ever-loyal assistant Dr John Watson as you attempt to solve the over 40 intriguing mysteries. With hidden messages, mysterious conundrums, and all manner of puzzles to solve you'll need to hone your own powers of logic and deduction to solve the puzzles that wait within! These narrative puzzles are accompanied by delightful illustrations inspired by the original Sherlock Holmes tales, recreating the cosy Victorian charm that the stories are so loved for. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Conundrums series brings together mind-bending narrative puzzles inspired by classic figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats.

Budding artists can master the art of figure drawing with this practical guide to drawing people, written by expert anatomical drawing educator Jennifer Crouch. Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 illustrations, Life Drawing is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful figurative art. Sections include: - Shape and form- Tone and texture- Pose, posture and expression- The structure of hands, lower limbs, feet and the head>Whether a total beginner or looking to improve your technique, this book is the perfect reference guide for drawing people.

Bestselling astrology author Marion Williamson reveals the secrets of your Moon sign and how to harness its strengths in this beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback guide. You may be familiar with your Sun sign - the part of your birthchart that affects your ego and the face your show to the outside world. However, your Moon signs reflects your private, intuitive self and inner desires. This insightful book gives you the tools to understand what your Moon sign means about you, including your moods, longings, fears and the motivations that guide you. If you want to know yourself well, or are compelled to understand the people around you, the Moon offers a swell of dynamic psychological insight that unlocks the door to the authentic person within. Includes: - Sun and moon combinations - What you're attracted to in others - Your fears and emotional responses> Offering uncanny insight into your inner world, this book serves a wonderful tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and harnessing the energies of the moon signs to create a fulfilling life aligned with the universe's rhythms.

This beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback is the ultimate guide to crystal healing, with an A-Z directory of 200 crystals and how to incorporate them in your daily life. From green quartz for stress reduction, to tanzanite to improve your energy, crystals can be used in countless ways to boost your health and wellbeing. This practical guide teachers you how to use crystals in daily life. From mystical properties to shape variations and crystal grids, this is an in-depth look into this fascinating subject. With section of physical and emotional healing for yourself and other, you can master this powerful practice. Includes: - Using crystal pendulums in healing- How to make elixirs with suitable crystals- Which crystal to choose for your zodiac sign>Photographs, illustrations and diagrams are used throughout to help you identify crystals and put their uses into practice. It's the perfect companion for anyone interested in how crystal healing can improve your health and happiness.

Renowned natural history author, Marianne Taylor, reveals mysteries of the ancient Earth, from the origins of life to the reign of the dinosaurs and the ice age, in a fascinating 3.8 billion year history. This beautiful, full-color hardback guide explores the diversity of life on Earth in the time before humans came to dominate the planet. Learn how species rose, fell, and evolved as they adapted to a changing climate and the varied ecosystems that arose. Discover the five mass extinction events and how life rose again despite the challenges. Explore the majesty of the dinosaurs and the fascinating ancestors of the many animals that we know and love today. Includes: - Paleozoic: marine life, the first plants, coral reefs, trilobites- Mesozoic: dinosaurs and other reptiles, the first birds, the breakup of Pangaea>The text is brought to life by superb full-color photos, charts, maps and infographics to reveal the early history of the planet in all its splendor. A fascinating guide to the world which can be enjoyed by the whole family. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius' Discovering... series brings together spectacular hardback guides which explore the science behind our world, brought to life by eye-catching photography.

"With the latest developments in scanning electron microscopy, the miniature world has now been revealed to us in never-before-seen detail. With accomplished science writer Marianne Taylor as your guide, you will learn about the microbes that are at the heart of the world's ecosystems, the composition of minerals, the structure of cells in the human body, and much more besides."--Provided by publisher.

I can't stand it to think my life is going so fast and I'm not really living it. In the dazzling lights of 1920s Paris, falling in love comes easily. Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley are part of the Lost Generation, disillusioned by the tragedies of World War I and seeking immediate pleasures. They begin an all-consuming love affair that leads them to the Spanish city of Pamplona, with its invigorating bullfights and gaudy matadors. But is their love as fleeting as the fiesta? The Sun Also Rises was Hemingway's first novel and one of his best. Beautifully told, this heart-rending story is the quintessential novel of the 'roaring twenties' - a decade at once thrilling and tragic as a generation desperately search for meaning in the wake of World War I.

Written by certified Master in Chinese Astrology, Kay Tom, this luxurious silkbound, gold-embossed guide is a wonderful exploration of this unique astrological system, beautifully presented in a decorative slipcase. People may be familiar with the celebrations around Chinese New Year and how the year is devoted to one of twelve animal zodiacs, but these signs are also combined with a 60-year calendar and the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth to form a fascinating and unique system that gives insight into people's characters and considers how they will be affected during different years of the calendar's cycle. Drawing on the principles of yin and yang and the Chinese philosophical theory of the three harmonies, this fascinating work is a wonderful introduction to the subject. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite full-color Chinese artworks throughout.

From electromagneticm to dark matter, this eye-catching hardback guide explores the fascinating world of physics through its 50 essential ideas, brought to life with vivid graphics, illuminating diagrams, and engaging feature boxes. Physics forms the basis of our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe. From the particles that make up matter to the forces that govern their interactions, physics is at the heart of everything that happens. In this beautifully illustrated book, Robert Snedden introduces you to the fascinating world of physics and its greatest practitioners. Ranging from gravity to thermodynamics to quantum physics and relativity and featuring ideas from such esteemed physicists as Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell and Albert Einstein, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on the core themes and theories of this great subject. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Essential Ideas series brings together entertaining, highly visual guides to different disciplines, from philosophy to physics. It explores the subject's 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an accessible overview of its defining theories and breakthroughs.

Explore the fascinating world of Economics through its 50 essential ideas, brought to life with vivid, full-color graphics, illuminating diagrams, and engaging feature boxes in this highly-visual hardback guide. How do labor markets work? Is it better to aim for inflation or full employment? How can developing countries escape the poverty trap? In this accessible and entertaining guide, readers can explore the key questions and theories that top economists have sought to answer, and gain valuable insights into the complex world of economics. Ranging from demand and supply to globalization and international trade to game theory, and featuring ideas from such esteemed economists as Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on the core themes and theories of this great subject and help you form your own opinions. ABOUT THE SERIES: The 50 Essential Ideas series brings together entertaining, highly visual guides to different disciplines, from philosophy to physics. It explores the subject's 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an accessible overview of its defining theories and breakthroughs.

The ideal coloring book for plant lovers, The Houseplants Coloring Book celebrates our obsession with bringing nature into our homes. Filled with wonderful examples of houseplants - from lush monstera and cascading spider plants to elegant orchids and prickly cacti - coloring enthusiasts will love the opportunity to bring these delightful scenes and plant images vividly to life as they add color to the outlines that have been specially produced just for this book. An index of plants names is included to find your favorites and discover new species. - Includes 45 designs - Printed on thick, high-quality paper - The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through> A perfect gift for yourself or any plant lover. 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.