arcturus publishing ltd jun 2024 (18 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. This paperback edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. The hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.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.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This handsome gift edition presents H. G. Well''s classic work of science fiction, The War of the Worlds, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells changed the face of the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake. This pocket gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction.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.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This striking gift edition presents Jules Verne''s classic work Journey to the Centre of the Earth, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.This timeless tale takes readers on an extraordinary adventure alongside Professor Otto Lidenbrock and his young nephew, Axel. When they stumble upon an ancient manuscript revealing the existence of a hidden world beneath the Earth''s surface, they set out on a perilous quest that defies the boundaries of human imagination. As they descend through deep, dark tunnels and encounter unimaginable perils, the explorers witness stunning natural wonders, encounter prehistoric creatures, and uncover clues about the Earth''s history.This pocket-sized gift edition is based on the classic 1876 translation by Rev F. A. Malleson and later adapted for modern readers. It is beautifully presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, patterned endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction.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.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This elegant gift edition presents Jane Austen''s best-loved work, Persuasion, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. Anne Elliot is persuaded to reject the love of her life, Captain Wentworth, when her good friend Lady Russell, hints that there is a better match to be found. Now eight years later, Anne''s family has been forced to retrench and move to Bath. But while visiting her married sister, Anne meets Captain Wentworth again, who is now a wealthy man and seeking a wife. Will fate give Anne a second chance at happiness, or will the Captain look elsewhere as he still bears the hurt of her rejection. This pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. 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.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Puzzle it out! with this excellent collection of wordsearches, packed full of puzzles on a range of fun and interesting themes. Wordsearches are an ever-popular choice amongst puzzling fans so even if you''re new to them, you''ll soon see why. These puzzles offer a simple yet satisfying mental workout, asking you to seek the listed words that have been cleverly hidden within the grids. Can you find them all.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Puzzle it out! and put your mental dexterity to the test with this wonderful collection of sudoku puzzles. The puzzles inside are set across four increasingly hard difficulty levels, so there is something for every solver from the beginner to expert. Jump in at a level that suits or work your way through and see your skills improve. Or even better, give yourself a real challenge and see not see if you can solve them all!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This striking gift edition presents Dostoevsky''s classic work The Gambler, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. In this gripping literary classic, Alexei Ivanovich is tutor to a Russian family. They are bankrupt and eagerly awaiting the death of ''Grandmother''. Alexei falls in love twice: first, with the beautiful but impossible Polina; and second, with the game of roulette. His addiction turns out to be shared by Grandmother who suddenly appears, very much alive, and willing to gamble down to her last banknote.The Gambler is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking work that showcases Dostoevsky''s unparalleled ability to explore the complexities of the human condition. This pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. 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.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This handsome gift edition presents Nathaniel Hawthorne''s classic work, The Scarlet Letter, featuring a luxurious gold embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. Nathaniel Hawthorne''s story of love and adultery caused a stir when it appeared in 1850 and remains a milestone in American fiction. When the elderly husband of Hester Prynne returns unexpectedly to their New England village to find his wife nursing an illegitimate baby and wearing a scarlet letter ''A'' - for Adulteress - embroidered on her dress, he embarks on a vengeful hunt for the child''s father. Hester refuses to name him because he holds a respected position in the Puritan community, and in desperation, the lovers make a secret plan to flee to Europe with their young daughter. The Scarlet Letter was an instant bestseller when it was first published in 1850 and remains so today. This pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. 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.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Juan Calle (illustrator). Neuware - In this stylishly packaged, full-colour book, aspiring comic book artists will find everything they need to know to create their own comic books, from creating characters, to animating them and designing a gripping cover. Whatever their ability, I Can Comics will teach readers the key tenets of making a successful comic book by following its step-by-step drawing projects.Includes: How to use basic tools and materials How to identify and draw different comic book styles Techniques to draw faces, expressions, basic anatomy How to create dynamic moving scenes Making a coherent story and compelling charactersPractice grids are supplied to help artists recreate the examples and will give them the techniques and confidence to build their own stories and make a strong narrative.ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-colour drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas to life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can you follow the thread like Theseus Can you outwit the enemy like Odysseus Find out in this thrilling puzzle book inspired by classical mythology. Read the stories based on Greco-Roman myths and solve the quandaries within.Unveil the secrets of the labyrinth or help Greek armies win the Trojan War in Mythology Puzzles. Filled with fascinating Greco-Roman tales, each puzzle will transport you to mythical lands where heroes such as Odysseus and Jason require your wit to overcome demanding obstacles. This collection will strengthen your logic and intelligence through challenging puzzles to engage your deductive and critical reasoning abilities! Once finished, even defeating the minotaur will seem like a breeze for a puzzle superstar like you! Beautifully illustrated with mythological characters, this collection is the perfect gift for lovers of puzzle books or mythology.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 - Put your logical thinking to the test with this brain-boosting puzzle book, inspired by Sun Tzu''s classic treatise of military strategy, The Art of War.Written by bestselling puzzle author Roland Hall, this collection includes over 100 narrative puzzles which bring the tactics and strategic thinking of The Art of War to life. Prove you can outsmart the enemy on the battlefield or in the boardroom as you pit your wits against all manner of riddles, dilemmas and conundrums. You''ll need to sharpen your strategic skills and use every bit of cunning to solve them all. Each of the puzzles within takes a quote from The Art of War, as its starting point. You need to take heed of the lessons they offer if you''re to come out on top!Presented in an attractive gift format with gold-foil accents and beautiful illustrations, this book makes a wonderful gift for any puzzle lover.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 - Fluttering fairies adorn this beautiful A-Z colouring book, beautifully designed so you can make your own illustrated alphabet, enchanted by magical motifs. With more than 52 images to colour in, there is much to enjoy in the pages within. Full-page letter illustrations appear in both upper and lower case, meaning you have two enchanting choices for each letter. So settle down with your colouring pens or pencils, and float away to fairyland as you complete these delightful scenes. Includes 52 designs Printed on thick, high-quality paper The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful colouring challenge.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Does the pitchfork in Grand Wood''s American Gothic look slightly more menacing What new fruits are adorning the emperor in Arcimboldo''s Vertumnus Keep your eyes peeled for irregularities in this exciting and challenging collection of 30 spot-the-difference puzzles. Simply compare the two images with a close eye, paying attention to details such as a missing shoe or misshapen door! This collection features great artists of the past, and with each spot-the-difference puzzles based on a famous work of art, including: Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir The Kiss by Gustav Klimt Café Terrace at Night by Vincent van Gogh The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai This collection is an equally perfect gift for anyone with a love of spot-the-difference puzzles or great works of art. These puzzles are sure to engage the mind, can you spot all the differences.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Appreciate the stunning beauty of butterflies in this delightful colouring book, filled with over 40 line images to colour alongside their original 19th century illustrations shown in dazzling full-colour. From the classic Red Admiral to the hypnotizing Peacock butterfly, this colouring book includes an exquisite range of stunning butterfly images to bring to life with colour. These images are based on classic 19th century illustrations by celebrated natural historians, selected from leading publications such as The Naturalist''s Library and The Aurelian: A Natural History of English Moths and Butterflies. These original illustrations appear in full-colour beside the black and white line illustration, for reference and inspiration. Includes 40 designs Printed on thick, high-quality paper Original, full-colour, full-page illustrations included for reference The perfect gift for natural history-lovers and budding artists alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Nature Colouring series includes archival illustrations by some of history''s most acclaimed naturalists, including Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redoute and William Lizars. These original full-colour illustrations are presented beside the black and white designs for reference and inspiration.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Anthony Williams; David Belmonte; Leo Campos; Nigel Dobbyn; Seb ?amagejevac (illustrator). Neuware - Calling all aspiring manga and comic artists! This comprehensive, full-color guide is packed with expert advice, techniques and exercises, brought to you by five masters of comic book art. Whether you''re looking for handy hints about manga expressions, tips on creating superhero characters, or tutorials on drawing spaceships and medieval weaponry . you''ve come to the right place! Discover how to pencil and ink your characters, how to draw compelling action scenes, and how to create a dramatic story. Includes: Manga comics: manga faces, figures, chibi cartoons, special effects. Superhero comics: superhero styles, creating characters, action poses. Science fiction comics: alien characters, robots, spaceships, book covers. Fantasy comics: dwarf warrior, weapons and armor, wizards battle. Horror comics: telling a horror story, creating atmosphere, swamp zombie. So if you''re hoping to improve your comic art skills or just starting out, this book is packed with the insider tips and tricks that will take your artworks to the next level . AND BEYOND! Perfect for ages 9+.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker, this full-colour 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 ever.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 What is nuclear engineering 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.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This highly-visual, full-colour 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 Do I have free will 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.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written in collaboration with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this delightful box kit contains 50 classic botanical art postcards alongside a fascinating, full-colour guide on the history of botanical art, contained in a sleek lidded box. Plants and flowers have inspired humans for thousands of years - from ancient Egyptian wall paintings to contemporary textiles. The Kew Gardens Botanical Art Postcards celebrates this history and its wonderful creations. Inside you will find 50 postcards with illustrations selected from the extensive archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, showcasing some of the world''s most beautiful and rarest examples of botanical art. This is accompanied by a short history on the subject, tracing the history of botanical illustration through the ages and the diverse contributions is has made beyond the art world, from natural history, to cooking and medicine. There is also a Hall of Fame that celebrates the lives and work of 50 of the greatest exponents of botanical art. Includes: 50 classic botanical art postcards A full-colour guide on the history of botanical artThis gift set is wonderful celebration of botanical art, perfect for any plant lovers. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have collaborated to create a wonderful selection of botanical-themed arts, crafts and activity books, including origami, dot-to-dots and colour-by-numbers.