Kids can discover a new way of looking at the world with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book on physics. It's packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations on key concepts including:
- Matter and motion
- Space and time
- Forces and energy
Big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Children aged 8-12 can take their first step in a lifelong love of the natural world, with this wide-ranging celebration of the subject of physics.
Nietzsche is one of the most influential philosophers of the modern age.,Arcturus has sold over 1 million copies of its Ornate Classics series.,Arcturus Ornate Classics are wonderful collectibles, perfect for bookshop merchandising or displaying in your own home.
Sigmund Freud is the founder of psychoanalysis and one of the most influential scientists of the 19th and 20th centuries.,The perfect introduction to Freud's groundbreaking theories.,Arcturus has sold over 1 million copies of its Ornate Classics series.,Arcturus Ornate Classics are wonderful collectibles, perfect for bookshop merchandising or displaying in your own home.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
And so begins Jane Austen's ever-popular Pride and Prejudice and it is this wonderfully sardonic wit and skill for gentle mocking observation that has rendered her writings popular for more than 200 years.
Readers can take a trip to Georgian England and join Emma Woodhouse, the Bennet sisters, Catherine Morland, and more as they delve into this excellent collection of wordsearches inspired by the works of Jane Austen. With puzzles based on her life, excerpts of her work, and even her poetry, this is a wonderful selection for any Austen fan.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Literary Puzzles brings together entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other conundrums.
Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Featuring the original Sherlock Holmes illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, it contains a great mix of conundrums to keep the most ardent puzzle and Sherlock fan entertained and challenged.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Literary Puzzles brings together entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other conundrums.
Written by bestselling author Marion Williamson, this essential guide to astrology is beautifully presented with gold embossing and gilded page edges.
Astrology is more than just the 12 signs of the zodiac - it's a layered, multi-faceted tool for understanding ourselves and others. In this fascinating guide, readers can discover what their sun sign says about them, who they are most compatible with romantically, how they can progress in their career and much more. Presented in a stunning gift edition with gold gilded page-edges, this book is a wonderful companion for anyone wanting to align their life with the magic of the stars.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Hidden Knowledge series explores some of the most fascinating subjects in modern alternative thought and practice, written by experts and renowned practitioners in their fields. These delightful hardback editions are presented with gold embossed cover designs and gilded page edges.
Written by one of the world's foremost palmistry experts, Johnny Fincham, this invaluable introductory guide explores the art of palm reading, beautifully presented in an elegant hardback gift edition with gold foil stamping and gilded page-edges. Fincham explores what your hands say about your personality and about the insights into your life path. Extensively illustrated throughout, the reader is led by clear instructions to achieve their own readings for themselves and others.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Hidden Knowledge Series explores some of the most fascinating subjects in modern alternative thought and practice, written by experts and renowned practitioners in their
fields. These delightful hardback editions are presented with gold embossed cover designs and gilded page edges.
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 perennially popular tale follows the tale of curious Alice and her fall through the rabbit hole into a fantasy world filled with anthropomorphic and peculiar creatures, including the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. With its playful experimentation with logic and the bizarre, this fantastical tale cannot fail to delight readers of all ages. This beautiful pocket-sized edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, patterned endpapers, red gilded page edges, ivory pages and original illustrations by Sir John Tenniel, making a wonderful gift.
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.
Enter the strange and disorienting world of the master of the macabre, Edfgar Allan Poe, as you seek to solve the mind-bending puzzles within. Fever dreams, melancholy hallucinations, and troubling visions abound, but can you separate fantasy from reality to solve them all?
This book is split in two sections: in the first, you enter the disturbed mind of Edfgar Allan Poe as you attempt to solve cunning riddles, spot plays on words, and find hidden meanings. In the second, you accompany the original literary detective - Auguste Dupin - through Paris while he poses more curious puzzles to be solved.
The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years.
This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the principal sources of knowledge of Norse mythology, and the Sagas of the ancient world of the Vikings.
Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Mythology will conjure up a world of heroism and romance that will enthrall readers.
Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. First used as an incredibly successful stop-smoking method, this cutting-edge approach now addresses the fastest-growing nicotine delivery system in the world, vaping.
The Easyway method tackles addiction from an entirely different angle. Rather than employing scare-tactics and enforcing painful restrictions on your vaping habits, it unravels the cognitive brainwashing behind your addictive behaviour. In this way, it removes the desire to vape altogether without willpower or sacrifice.
Whether you use e-cigarettes, JUUL, tanks or pens, or any kind of mod or pod, this method will work for you. All you have to do is read this book in its entirety, follow all of the instructions and you will be set free from your addiction to nicotine.
Can you remember…
Which animals are at the zoo?
What sandcastle looks like?
Who the lost umbrella belongs to?
Packed with tons of terrific recall puzzles and memory games, this book is guaranteed fun for kids!
A portrait can reveal the likeness, personality, and even the mood of a person. In previous centuries, portraits were used to reveal someone's social standing, to manipulate the viewer's opinion of the subject, or to exaggerate and accentuate features.In Drawing Portraits, artist and teacher Barrington Barber shows you how to overcome common difficulties and introduces you to the techniques that will develop your perception of a subject.• Includes information on materials, techniques, and styles• Covers the basics of proportions, facial expressions, and poses• Teaches the art of group and animal portraits and caricatures• Contains step-by-step drawings and exercises to practise
The ability to draw the human figure well is the sign of a good artist. So it is vital to appreciate the body's characteristics and how they influence posture and expression. Drawing Anatomy provides all the information you need to produce the most accurate representations of people.In Drawing Anatomy, teacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this area of art by explaining what the body is made of and then reviews each section of the human figure in detail in separate chapters.• Includes information on Latin anatomical names and how they describe different parts of the body• Explains how the body changes with age• Teaches how features such as eyes and mouths can vary• Reveals how to portray the body in motion
Van Gogh's distinctive style of expressive brushstrokes and bold colors is now world famous, but during his lifetime the artist was met with cold disinterest from his contemporaries. This book explores the fascinating life story of this tortured soul, who came late to art and suffered throughout his life from anxiety and depression. It unravels the influences behind his artworks, from the luminous landscapes of the south of France to the Japanese woodblock prints he so admired, and explores how he developed his own unique style. This detailed monograph features Van Gogh's major works and examines the light they shed on this enigmatic character, serving as a wonderful introduction to one of the best artists of all time. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Great Artists series by Arcturus Publishing introduces some of the most significant artists of the past 150 years, looking at their lives, inspirations and techniques, as well as presenting a selection of their best work.
Gustav Klimt's exotic, sensuous paintings recall the art of ancient civilizations - their patterns and ornamentation reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics and Egyptian murals. But from what context did these masterworks spring? This beautifully illustrated book is a guide to the life and work of Gustav Klimt. Klimt is one of the most influential artists of the Art Nouveau movement, first achieving fame as a decorative painter before turning to portraiture and erotic art. The decorative style persisted in his work, leading to abstract compositions with flattened, glowing surfaces embellished with gold and silver leaf. This technique is perhaps best identified in Klimt's two portraits of Adele Bloch Bauer The book serves as a perfect introduction to Klimt's work, showcasing a selection of his paintings as well as providing fascinating biographical detail. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Great Artists series by Arcturus Publishing introduces some of the most significant artists of the past 150 years, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a selection of their best work.
Claude Monet's tranquil water-lily paintings and rural landscape scenes are among some of the most treasured artworks of the 19th and 20th centuries. Hailed as the 'Prince of Impressionism' for his pioneering role in the French artistic movement, Monet is widely recognized for his free brushstroke and experimentation with color and natural light. In this beautifully illustrated book, Ann Sumner explores the life of this prodigious painter and the subjects that obsessed him: the cliffs of the Normandy coastline, the palazzos of Venice, the railway stations of Paris, the great edifice of Rouen Cathedral, and his beloved garden at Giverny. Showcasing a selection of his best-loved and lesser-known paintings alongside fascinating biographic detail, this guide serves as a perfect introduction to Monet and the evolution of his iconic style. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Great Artists series by Arcturus Publishing introduces some of the most significant artists of the past 150 years, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a selection of their best work.
In the words of Matisse and Picasso, Paul Cézanne was the 'father of us all', his approach to color and perspective paving the way for later modernist art movements such as Cubism and Expressionism, as he moved beyond the figurative tradition and towards abstraction. This book charts Cézanne's journey as an artist, his involvement with the Impressionist movement and his importance as a leading Post-Impressionist. It explores the places where he lived and worked, his personal life and friendships, and the artistic influences that helped to shape his remarkable vision of the world. This biographical detail is set alongside a selection of his brilliant paintings, allowing you to trace the evolution of his artwork. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Great Artists series by Arcturus Publishing introduces some of the most significant artists of the past 150 years, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a selection of their best work.
Our towns and cities are saturated with the imagery of commerce and advertising, but alongside it a new creative phenomenon is demanding our attention: art, on the street, available for everyone to see. Banksy, Blek le Rat, Os Gêmeos and JR are just some of the major practitioners whose works are showcased in this book. From huge murals to exquisite miniature art that can easily be missed, the examples here are powerful expressions of what it is to be a modern human living in an urban landscape.
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