Arcturus imprint: 479 books

As the Nazi advance across Europe stalled, Adolf Hitler repeatedly told his military advisers and inner circle that Germany possessed Wunderwaffen - miracle weapons - that would turn the tide and bring the Germans ultimate victory. But was he simply boasting out of desperation, or were the 'miracle...

Companion volume to Cartoons of World War II, this is a full-colour collection of the greatest propaganda images ever. From Napoleonic war paintings via anti-Hitler posters to brutal cutting-edge material of today, this book shows you how images are used to persuade and influence.

In peacetime cartoonists are a diverse collection of individuals with their own styles and projects, but when the trumpets of war blow it is like unleashing the dogs of war. Hitler, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt and Mussolini were a gift for them and, as this collection shows, one they weren't about to...

Parenting is harder than you think, but most parents are too busy to notice. Nothing can prepare you for what lies ahead: you'll lose sleep and gain weight; you won't have a proper day off for years; you'll become slovenly in how you dress and you'll find the years are slipping away faster than ever....

No matter how you view philosophy, regardless of what you think it is, this series from The Independent will give you a strong sense of the life and work of the very best thinkers in the philosophical neighbourhood, dealing carefully and rationally with the most human of questions, the hardest questions,...

These eBooks are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section...

An innovative guide to achieving contentment, The Happiness Handbook is both contemporary and timely. It offers a tried and tested method of teaching wisdom backed up with practical exercises to try at work and at home. All the important areas of life are covered, from daily nourishing of health and...

No matter how you view philosophy, regardless of what you think it is, this series from The Independent will give you a strong sense of the life and work of the very best thinkers in the philosophical neighbourhood, dealing carefully and rationally with the most human of questions, the hardest questions,...

Containing one of the best known and best loved detective novels of all time - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - this entertaining collection of Poe's work shows why he was considered a master of mystery. Also included in the book is The Mystery of Marie Rogêt, which was a sequel to the thrilling Murders...

READ THIS BOOK, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND STOP SMOKING NOW. In The Illustrated Easy Way to Stop Smoking, Allen Carr debunks the myths about smoking and shows you the way to beat your addiction. With the brilliant illustrations of Bev Aisbett, Carr's best-selling method is presented here in...

This book applies the world-famous Allen Carr's Easyway method to the problems of over-spending and debt. It removes the desire to over-spend, so that you are able to live within your means without feeling deprived. It also sets out a simple, easy-to-follow guide on how to clear out the debts you have...

The Book of Magic is a treasure trove of magical illusions to be performed with playing cards, rope, rings handkerchiefs, banknotes and coins. Written by Bruce Smith, a professional magician and member of the Magic Circle, it tells you how to do a wealth of baffling and entertaining tricks, with easy-to-follow,...

An astonishing visual account of the "Great War", recounting the loss, the tragedy, the courage and the horror of military action in vivid detail. Over 200 original photographs chart the events of 1914-1918, from early mobile warfare through the grim slogging matches in the trenches to Germany's last...

Written in the 1850s when its author was a young doctor, Gray's Anatomy was the most comprehensive and accessible medical textbook of its time. This compact volume comprises an abridged version of the classic 1860 edition - the last to be published during Gray's lifetime - and the masterly wood-block...