Arcturus publishing jul 2025 (26 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ''One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century.'' - Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours.The elegant Clarissa Dalloway is putting the finishing touches on her house as she prepares to host a high-society party in the evening. Meanwhile, Septimus Smith struggles with the after-effects of shell-shock. At first glance, the two could not appear to be any more different - Dalloway is a middle-aged woman at home in the high-flying lifestyle of the prosperous upper classes, while Smith is poor, young and traumatised. The two narratives interweave to tell a haunting tale of life in interwar London.Lyrical, revolutionary, and extraordinarily insightful, this pivotal work showed what was possible in the modern novel.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This practical fossil field guide is packed with information and useful tips on fossil hunting, dinosaurs and the prehistoric past, vibrantly illustrated in full-color. Fossils are the incredible traces of life from millions of years ago, preserved in rocks that can be found by anyone. Young readers can explore this marvel for themselves with this handy guide to fossils and palaeontology. Discover how fossils are made, learn about famous discoveries, and even identify their own fossils with an identification guide of over 50 common and rare fossils: from ammonites and trilobites to plants, insects, and even dinosaurs. Includes: A fossil finder packing list: Learn about the basic equipment you need to go fossil hunting Top 10 fossils: Discover which fossil finds are the most historically important - and expensive! An expansive look at prehistoric life and its fossil record, covering over 50 fossils The smart, visually led approach features fast facts and clear information, making this guide essential for hands-on explorers. The up-to-date information inside will impress even the most demanding of fossil-finders! For dinosaur-lovers and anyone who lovers the outdoors, The Fossil Handbook is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A long sea voyage to South America in 1905 changes the life of the naive young Rachel Vinrace as she connects with her fellow travellers and discovers the meaning of love. Woolf's first novel comments on the absurdities of Edwardian life and critiques a society that sought to restrict people to particular roles.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Upon publication, Anne Brontë''s final novel caused great controversy but has over time come to be considered a classic feminist novel. Set in nineteenth-century England, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a thought-provoking epistolary novel packed with lessons on love, faith and morality in a turbulent society.When the attractive and mysterious Helen Graham moves into Wildfell Hall with her young son and sets up her artist''s studio, she arouses village curiosity as well as the interest of farmer Gilbert Markham. Gilbert finds Helen''s independence impossible to understand, until she allows him to read her diary and her troubled past is revealed.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enter the limitless world of literature with this wordsearch collection on some of the greatest novels, short stories, and poems ever penned. From Jane Austen to Stephen King, this puzzle book is themed around some of the world''s most celebrated writers and their illustrious literary output. Inside you can find characters from J. R. R. Tolkein''s Lord of the Rings, the novels of Toni Morrison, an excerpt The Christmas Carol and more from these unique wordlists which pay homage to some of our best-loved tales.Themes include: Iconic opening lines Great American Novels Nobel Prize for Literature winners The novels of Margaret Atwood Characters from Shakespeare''s playsWhether you want to dive into in familiar favourites or learn about other iconic works, this puzzle book is perfect for any lover of the written word.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Operation Fortitude, carried out in support of D-Day, and Operation Mincemeat are among the secret service campaigns examined by former British intelligence officer Anthony Tucker-Jones, along with the Bletchley Park codebreakers and double agents such as Agent GARBO.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'There's more fun and excitement in a Jess Bradley page than in a barrel-load of monkeys armed with party poppers.' - M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts CAN KID-ZILLA PREVAIL AGAINST THE FURRY FURY OF ADORABLE, ATOMIC KITTENS In this action-packed and hilarious graphic novel, Pablo and Zoe - our humongous hero and his brilliant sister - must take on their greatest challenge yet. The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the 'internet' (ever heard of it ) and they're throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race! Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush skyscrapers beneath their adorable paws, but their hypnotising eye-beams have the power to turn humans into argumentative, infighting, keyboard warriors! As chaos descends, can the world's biggest little kid save the day Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jess Bradley, this funny, action-packed, and completely off-the-wall graphic novel will delight fans of Dog-Man and Bunny Versus Monkey. Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humor, fast-paced storytelling, and lively, full-color comic art in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and triumph over adversity. Perfect for readers aged 7+.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Does hot or cold water freeze faster Which creature has a hundred eyes Over 621 weird and wonderful facts, with hilarious illustrations, cover topics from science and sport to history, hobbies and animals, helping readers aged 7+ learn about the world around them. Luke Séguin-Magee (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This striking hardback guide brings together shocking case histories of the world''s most horrifying killers and their egregious crimes, illustrated throughout with chilling full-colour photographs.Serial killers lead double lives. To those that know them best, they may seem normal, or even charming, yet beneath their pleasant exterior lurks a dark secret. When left to their own devices, they commit some of the most atrocious deeds imaginable, taking pleasure in the pain of their victims and rejoicing in their ability to killing sprees. Killer Psychopaths examines the lives, crimes, and motivations of these terrifying individuals.This terrifying volume features the gory deeds of such infamous criminals as: Robert Pickton, the farmer who left the remains of his victims for his pigs to eat, Harold Shipman, the quintessential Angel of Death who murdered more than 200 people over the course of his medical career, Paul Knowles, The Casanova Killer who killed, raped and stole with abandon across the country, Katherine Knight, who butchered, skinned and beheaded her husband before serving his corpse for dinner, and Vlado Taneski, the journalist who covered his own murders for his day job.Fully illustrated with maps, photographs, illustrations, and information boxes with key facts on the killers and their crimes, this chilling book is the essential guide to those who decide to kill and kill again.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Before leaving the city of Orphalese for his homeland, the prophet Almustafa shares words of wisdom with the crowds on birth, marriage, death and all of life's milestones. Kahlil Gibran's prose poem, translated into over 100 languages, is presented in hardback with illustrations from Persian manuscripts and other sources.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This handsome, full-colour hardback edition presents Sun Tzu's classic text, The Art of War, gloriously illustrated with traditional Chinese artwork.The Art of War is one of the most successful treatises on warfare and military strategy of all time. Written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC, it has since been consulted by countless military and political leaders, including Napoleon, Montgomery, and Mao Zedong.Divided into thirteen chapters covering all aspects of warfare, Sun Tzu's lessons are as relevant today as they ever were. Flexible strategies, quick thinking on the battlefield, the use of intelligence, and understanding the enemy's intentions are all crucial ingredients for success. Whether you wish to get ahead in business, sport, or politics, The Art of War will help you to steal a march on your competitors. This handsome hardback edition contains stunning Chinese images of warfare throughout.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This compelling hardback guide looks afresh at key episodes of alien activity on earth, from sightings to encounters and other unexplained experiences, richly illustrated with full-colour images and photographs throughout.From Roswell to Taizé, the book dissects fascinating eyewitness accounts of communication and contact with alien beings, as well as chilling cases of abduction. It also sifts through sinister evidence of government cover-ups. Alien Encounters provides in-depth analysis of the most important encounters, including: The pilot who saw 12 alien aircraft flying in a diamond formation The Exeter Incident - chased by UFOs in the darkness The Socorro Incident - solid evidence of alien activity Betty and Barney Hill - abducted on Highway 3 in New Hampshire, USAAlien Encounters is a gripping investigation of strange events that continue to spark fierce debate. The Pentagon''s decision in 2020 to admit the existence of its Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) division has begun a new era in encounters between humans and extra-terrestrials. Understanding the meanings behind these strange events has never been more important. Strikingly illustrated with full-color photographs, images, and diagrams throughout.ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this innovative, full-colour hardback guide introduces children to biology topics through cleverly crosslinked, interactive mind maps. From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the living world! It''s the perfect way to engage curious minds as they explore genetics, zoology, paleontology, and more. Mind maps allow readers to jump to related topics on different pages Big new concepts are distilled into clear and easy-to-understand paragraphs Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom An exciting, interactive way for children to engage with the natural worldVibrantly illustrated in full-colour, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The vibrantly illustrated Mind Maps series invites children to explore the incredible interconnected nature of science through cleverly cross-linked mind maps. Anna Kuptsova (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, The Egyptian of the Dead, featuring striking full-colour illustrations taken from the ''Papyrus of Ani''.Mysterious, powerful, and moving, The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and most influential texts in all history. It is made up of a combination of prayers, spells, and speeches that the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, intended to aid the deceased on their journey into the afterlife. This full-colour hardback edition contains images from the exquisite ''Papyrus of Ani'' - an ancient Egyptian scroll - in its entirety. Meticulously inscribed with hieroglyphics and illustrations of the rituals of the afterlife, the papyrus is shown alongside the translation by acclaimed Egyptologist E. A. Wallis Budge.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Some 2,500 years old, the Tao Te Ching is best translated as the classic of the way and its power, and teaches simplicity, humility and non-action through spare, cadenced poetry. Traditional Chinese artwork in full colour illustrates this hardback edition, part of the Ancient Wisdom Library series.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This handsome hardback edition presents the classic work on the afterlife, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, beautifully illustrated in full-colour.Said to have its origins in the ''treasure texts'' that were supposedly hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased as a guide to the afterlife.It explains how to recognize the true nature of the mind so that after death it will be possible to attain enlightenment and liberation from the suffering associated with the endless cycle of death and rebirth.For many, reading The Tibetan Book of the Dead has been a revelatory experience on the path to finding a sense of spirituality and self-knowledge.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step into your own police investigation with this thrilling collection of crime scene puzzles - a fresh take on the classic whodunit for fans of crime dramas and modern mysteries.There's never a quiet day in Seth's Well, Vermont. The local deputy has been joined by a ragtag group of investigators as they attempt to get to the bottom of a series of strange goings-on in town. Is there some malevolent criminal conspiracy at play Has a crime syndicate got the town in its grip Or, as most people suspect, is the raft of recent crime all just one big coincidence Follow the story and solve the puzzles in this narrative puzzle book, filled with over 100 cases to crack with accompanying illustrations. These crime scene puzzles will test your logical thinking as you examine the evidence, weigh up the suspects, spot the red herrings and catch the culprit. As you crack the cases, see if you can unravel the larger mystery that menaces the town.A must for fans of crime, mystery, and puzzles alike.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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Budding stargazers can take a tour of the night sky with practical handbook, packed with intriguing information about astronomy, constellations and the universe with vibrant full-color illustrations. Explore the secrets of the stars with this entertaining field guide, packed with information and practical tips. Inside you will find a spotters' guides to constellations, an introduction to stargazing and the kit you need, as well as an abundance of accessible information on stars, planets, comets and asteroids. Readers can discover: How the planets and stars move through the sky How objects in space are formed What stargazing can tell us about our incredible Universe The trailblazing astronomers who shaped our understanding, from Copernicus to Edwin Hubble With spectacular illustrations and clear, to-the-point information, this guide essential for aspiring astronomers and anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kids can explore the inner workings of this human mind with this hardback introduction to psychology, packed with diagrams and full-color illustrations. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this accessible introduction explores all of psychology's most fundamental and fascinating topics for young readers. Children can discover out why we dream, how we store memories, what creates our personality and other intriguing concepts - all explained with practical and relatable examples. These big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Topics include: The brain and brain cells Intelligence Brain studies and experiments Group psychology Speech and language Neurodiversity Curious kids aged 8+ can take their first step in understanding human behavior with this wide-ranging celebration of psychology. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Living in accordance with nature is a key principle of Stoicism, together with self-control and the pursuit of virtue. Michael Moore introduces the philosophy from its origins among thinkers such as Zeno, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius to its use today, and each of the 52 cards pairs a Stoic quote with a short analysis. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the power and passion of Norse magic in this enchanting hardback guide with full-colour illustrations, full of spells, rituals, and mythology taken from the Nordic tradition.From ancient runic charms to the modern-day concepts of vintersaga and hygge, this book beautifully illustrated book transports you to the wild and wintry land of the Vikings. Learn about the gods and goddesses in their dwelling place of Asgard; the warrior Vikings and Valkyries of Valhalla, the hall of the slain; the runes of Odin and the cloak of the goddess Freya, as well as spells and enchantments so that you can begin to make your own seidhr, the magic of the Norsemen.Written by bestselling spirituality author, Marie Bruce, Norse Magic allows you to tap into the magic of the Norse deities and enjoy everyday manifestations of joy and achievement. It is beautifully presented with gold gilded page edges and full-colour images and illustrations throughout.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Young readers can explore why money matters with this accessible hardback guide to the economy and finance, brought to life with full-color illustrations and diagrams. From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life. By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer: How can I make money Why do we keep our money in banks What is cryptocurrency How will AI change the world of work and money If money is so great, why can't we print more of it! A great for primer curious kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Moving from the Near and Middle East to the Pacific by way of India, China and Japan, a full-colour hardback presents 100 works of Eastern art, from the Bhimbetka rock paintings and the Terracotta Warriors to Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room. Each comes with an analysis of its history, its maker where known and its significance.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For young knowledge-seekers aged 8+, a hardback encyclopedia with gold foil cover accents uses full-colour photography and clear diagrams to show how the body's systems work together. Topics include organs, blood circulation, the brain and senses, genes and DNA, stages of life, and germs, viruses and medicine.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Native American folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.This fascinating volume collects together myths and legends from across the North American continent, ranging from the Tlingit of Alaska to the Sioux and Cherokee of the Great Plains to the Seneca of the Atlantic coast. With stories on the creation of the world, the adventures of Gods and heroes, the nature of the cosmos, and tricksters like Coyote and Raven, these tales are sure to entertain and amaze.Tales include: How the World Was Made (Cherokee) Origin of the Winds (Inuit) Why the Aspen Leaves are Never Still (Blackfoot) How the Seasons Came to be (Ojibwa) War with the Sky People (Thompson River) The Northern Lights (Wabanski)In these classic retellings previously compiled by Professor of History Katharine Berry Judson, these stories will immerse readers in the many and varied cultures of the Native Americans, each with their own languages, folklore and traditions.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.…

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