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Mandala and floral designs combine in this delightful colouring book, creating the ultimate relaxation experience. Both mandalas and flowers are inherently meditative, with beautifully repeating patterns that are rich in detail and reflect the symmetry of the natural world. In this book, David Woodroffe has created more than 60 unique designs based on this combination, which results in some of the most beautiful designs for colouring enthusiasts to enjoy and from which they can take inspiration. Simply select your pencils or felt tips and bring these designs to life with colour.• Includes 60 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through • Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markers 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.

House plants have seen a surge in popularity among millennials and Gen Z.

Children can embark on an epic voyage of discovery with this eye-catching hardback encyclopedia, covering space science, planet earth,the animal kingdom and the prehistoric world.This highly visual guide uses clear, easy-to-follow language, with each page unpacking key concepts in an accessible, compelling way that''s perfect for young children. Readers will delight in reading about other planets of the Solar System, discovering natural phenomena such as volcanoes, and exploring wild habitats populated by extraordinary creatures such as green flying frogs. These eye-opening facts and stats are accompanied by full-colour photographs and illustrations which bring ideas to life. An excellent way to supplement school learning, and foster a fascination with knowledge in children aged 5+.

Entertaining prompt cards make playing Charades easier than ever.

Written by certified Master in Chinese Astrology, Kay Tom, this luxurious silkbound, gold-embossed hardback is a wonderful exploration of this unique astrological system, illustrated in full-colour.In this illuminating guide, readers can uncover the intricate tapestry of the twelve animal zodiacs, the dynamic interplay within the 60-year lunar calendar, and the influential forces of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Together these form a fascinating and unique system that gives profound insight into oneself and offers guidance during different years of the calendar''s cycle.Chapters include: • The Legacy of Chinese Astrology• The Wisdom of Nature• The 12 Signs of the Chinese Zodiac• Your Energetic DNA - Ba Zi• Building on Your FoundationDrawing 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-colour Chinese artworks throughout.

A wealth of conspiracies surrounds World War II. Governments used every means at their disposal to win the war, from covert assassinations to outlandish secret missions and shocking cover-ups. Intelligence agencies practiced stunning deceptions and spread disinformation spread widely and rumours spread like wildfire. But what truths lie beneath these elaborate theories?Military historian Alexander Macdonald examines the evidence.In this fascinating book, you will learn whether:• The Nazis really did set up a secret base in Antarctica• the US Navy conducted experiments to make their warships invisible• Adolf Hitler really faked his own death and escaped from the bunker in 1945Illustrated with black and white photographs throughout, this book provides a gripping analysis of conspiracies surrounding World War II.

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 • Social learning theory 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.

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 • The world as a computer simulationWritten 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.

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• Facial features and expressionsWhether a total beginner or looking to improve your technique, this book is the perfect reference guide for drawing people.

A wonderful gift for bird lovers.

Written in plain English with concise explanations, this is a wonderful introduction to economic theory for the general reader.

From electromagnetism to dark matter, this eye-catching hardback guide explores the fascinating world of physics through its 50 essential ideas, brought to life with full-colour 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. 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.

This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography. From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.In this volume, you will:• Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.• See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.• Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.• Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

For fans of Yuval Noah Harari''s Sapiens.

Presented in an elegant gift edition with gilded pages and illustrations.

Features 20 stories from one of the United States'' greatest literary figures.

After being assembled, these planes can be played with or displayed.

Ideal for lovers of fantasy and horror.

This colouring book provides a new way to connect to your astrology chart.

Alan Turing has been named as the most "iconic" global figure of the 20th century in public vote.

This is the first title in the innovative Endless Destinies series.

Uses a clear mix of pictures, diagrams, and instructions that help to build knowledge, boost confidence, and gain understanding.

Inspired by the famous World War II codebreaker Alan Turing.

It is a great boredom buster and keeps children away from screens.