Arcturus imprint: 479 books

Packed with sparkling rib-ticklers and dozens of cartoons, this offers hours of fun and promises to keep you and your friends laughing for hours! Includes over 1000 jokes.

The Girls' Book of Spells is a brilliant, bewitching guide for girls who want to release their natural magic and hidden talents! Inside you'll find: - Tips on how to become a superb sorceress - Spells for you, your friends, school, luck and love! - A guide to spell materials and supplies How to write...

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous. These dramatic, easy-to-follow...

The Girls' Book of Dreams is a fun, fascinating guide for girls who want to learn the secrets of sleep! Inside you'll find: How to unlock the meaning behind your dreams Exciting ways to share dreams with your friends Real-life dreamer accounts A dreamer's dictionary and much more! This book is an essential item for every girl's bedside table.

Specifically designed to help parents support their children's work at home, and concise and accessible so both parent and child can follow the principles easily and at their own pace, this book provides in-depth coverage of the essential English topics for school children aged 11-14. With a simple attractive...

Fought on 18 June 1815, the Battle of Waterloo was one of the most dramatic and decisive battles ever fought. Now in the bicentenary year of Waterloo, an experienced military historian takes a fresh look at this momentous conflict between Napoleon's celebrated grande armee and Wellington's battle-hardened...

Still life has been a popular genre for many hundreds of years, and artists wishing to explore it can find inspirational examples from the time of the romans right up to the present day, encompassing murals from the Italian Renaissance, the lavish floral studies from the Netherlands in the early 17th...

In this groundbreaking book, Barrington Barber teaches two connected skills: drawing techniques and relaxation. He demonstrates, through a series of specially crafted exercises, how drawing is a calm, focused activity that can improve concentration and reduce stress, while teaching people to observe and enjoy their surroundings.

The perfect start-up book for those who wish to learn how to draw. Barrington Barber, one of the world's best-selling artists, covers the basic skills needed for drawing. Barrington has an inimitable style that is truly accessible to all. This title covers all essential introductory techniques to shading, line, perspective, composition and more.

This book is essential for everyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. Written by teacher and established artist Barrington Barber, it contains a wealth of know-how and practical advice, supported by over 300 original illustrations. Guidance is given on how to overcome common difficulties...

Barrington Barber draws on his artistic expertise and long experience of teaching to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course to guide the aspiring draughtsman through the whole process of learning to draw.

Easily available and endlessly varied, still life is one of the most rewarding subjects for artists. In this book, author and artist Barrington Barber guides you through the process of creating successful still-life drawings, from simple single objects to complex compositions full of variety. Whether...

Barrington Barber presents a range of stimulating projects, from simple still life objects and full-blown landscape compositions to individual portraits. His teaching method ensures that necessary lessons in technique are learnt and employed effortlessly while completing drawings that any aspiring...

Of all the genres in art, figure drawing is the oldest. From the figures painted on the walls of ancient caves to modern-day representations of everyday people, artists have always sought to perfect their depictions of family, friends, and others around them. In Drawing Figures, teacher and...