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W elcome to our Spring 2018 catalogue. At Arcturus, we love to offer imaginative and exciting new titles, so we are thrilled to be presenting our new range for Spring 2018.

Whether your interests tend towards art, history, philosophy or fiction, or you want the perfect present for a little person, there is something for everyone.

New series include The Great Artists, a fantastic range of introductory guides to the most significant artists and art movements, and Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell and Enlightenment Philosophy in a Nutshell, the perfect introductions to history’s greatest thinkers. In addition, the world’s bestselling practical art author, Barrington Barber, offers the Drawing series – six handy titles packed with tips and advice.

For the ideal gift, look no further than our delightful, slipcased Norse Mythology, or the beautifully-illustrated Kama Sutra. And if you like your reading in bite-sized chunks, there are new short-story collections covering science fiction, horror, and the supernatural, as well as some exciting additions to our stylish classic fiction and non-fiction series.

We welcome new authors to our list in the form of Penny Thornton, the world-renowned astrologer, whose Astrology in the Workplace offers handy advice on great working relationships, and Dermot Turing who, as the nephew of Alan Turing, is ideally

placed to write The Story of Computing that takes us from its earliest days to the newest developments.

Our children’s list goes from strength to strength: The Magical Unicorn Activity Book offers a charming new dimension to this fast-growing section, alongside new titles in the Children’s Classic Collection and the jam-packed Minipedia series that takes you through the weird and wonderful way our world works – a sure-fire hit with inquisitive children and their parents.

We are proud to be publishing each and every one of these books and are excited at the prospect of their being enjoyed by readers around the globe.

Happy reading!

Contents

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ADULT NEW TITLESPractical Art ...........................2Reference ................................4History ......................................6True Crime ...............................6Esoteric ....................................7Classics .....................................8Puzzles ................................... 12

CHILDREN’S NEW TITLESColouring & Dot-to-Dot ... 15

Practical Art ....................... 17Reference ............................. 18Activity & Humour............. 19Classics .................................. 20Puzzles ................................... 21

BACKLISTAdult ....................................... 23Children’s .............................. 59Index ...................................... 76Contact info ......................... 80

NEW TITLESSpring2018

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Starting from the very basics of putting pencil to paper and developing to the finer points of understanding the form of the human body and the way it moves, Barrington Barber’s Drawing series provides essential references for every amateur artist.

Clear explanations of how to draw simple shapes and convey proportion and perspective aid the fledgling artist to build up a knowledge of basic techniques. A range of exercises, which can be adapted to use an individual’s personal surroundings and objects that are available to them, then offers the opportunity to practise those techniques.

Augmented by tips on what equipment to use and how to finesse works to portray a range of backgrounds, textures, moods, and differing sources of light, each title is a masterclass in itself and can help a reader fine-tune specific areas of their artistic ability. Alternatively, collect the whole range and build up the ultimate practical art guide.

Practical Art

ADULT2018By Barrington Barber, 254mm x 178mm, 160 pages, £9.99 Paperback, two-colour

forNEW Spring

The Complete Guide to Drawing978-1-78828-481-3Available in April

Drawing Anatomy978-1-78828-478-3Available in March

Drawing Figures978-1-78828-480-6Available in March

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Over the last few years, Barrington Barber has established himself as one of the world’s leading authors of practical art

books. After training as a graphic designer, Barrington

initially went into advertising, working for some of the world’s most prestigious agencies, such as Ogilvy & Mather. He eventually moved on to working as a freelancer and also began to produce illustrations for a range of books and magazines. As a former art teacher, he is familiar with the problems that many budding artists come up against when taking their first steps into creating images. His clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks form the perfect guides for anyone wishing to take up a pencil and begin their own artistic career.

This 10-week course is perfect for beginners or those wanting inspiration for improving their skills. By the end of the course, readers should have gained the knowledge to produce everything from formal still lifes to landscapes, animals, and portraits.

Drawing Landscapes978-1-78828-479-0Available in March

Drawing Portraits978-1-78828-447-9Available in April

Drawing Still Life978-1-78828-446-2Available in April

Learn to Draw by Barrington Barber280mm x 225mm, 144 pages,£12.99 Hardback wiro + dividers978-1-78428-360-5Available in March

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216mm x 135mm, 240 pages, £7.99 Paperback, Available in May

Written by the nephew of Alan Turing, the computer scientist who played such a pivotal role in deciphering codes in World War II, this highly

illustrated work traces the story of computing from the Antikythera

mechanism to modern concerns of cybersecurity,

explaining concepts from computability to artificial intelligence.

Full of the most beautiful examples of cartographic art, The Story of Maps marks the progress of humans as they explored the world around them. With fascinating explanations of how the maps were created and the voyages of discovery that helped to provide the information they contain, this is a book to treasure.

The Schutzstaffel, or SS – the brutal élite of the Nazi party – was founded by Hitler in 1925 to be his personal bodyguard. As the SS grew to more than a million strong, it took over almost every function of the German state. The Story of the SS follows the rise of this army of death as it slaughtered, tortured and enslaved millions of people.

This highly accessible and easy-to-digest new series looks at various eras of philosphical thought, highlighting the key thinkers and offering clear explanations of the concepts that preoccupied them. It begins with two of the most popular and influential – Classical and Enlightenment.

ReferenceThe Story of Computing by Dermot Turing228mm x 163mm, 208 pages, £9.99 Hardback, full colour, 978-1-78828-030-3, Available in March

The Story of Maps by Anne Rooney280mm x 225mm, 192 pages, £14.99 Hardback full colour, 978-1-78404-843-3 Available in February

The Story of the SS by Al Cimino198mm x 129mm, 304 pages, £8.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-535-3 Available in March

Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell by Michael Moore978-1-78828-371-7

Enlightenment Philosophy in a Nutshell by Jane O’Grady978-1-78828-372-4

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280mm x 225mm, 96 pages, £6.99 Paperback, full colour, Available in June

Covering myths and legends from around the world, this fascinating book contains a wealth of information: from real characters to gods, legendary artefacts and fabled beasts, it ranges across numerous cultures and unique traditions.

This brilliant new series is the ideal introduction to the most popular artists who have ever lived as well as the most influential art movements. With authoritative text, each title is filled with beautiful images, biographical details, and feature spreads on key artworks or themes to help readers appreciate the artists’ skills.

Showcasing the major philosophers of the western tradition, the concise and informative text by Philip Stokes introduces the basic concepts behind each philosopher’s work together with biographical and historical details.

Packed with tales of true love, incest, adultery, polygamy, exploitation, and abuse by men, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in how women have been represented across the millennia of biblical history.

Are you an executive in the making, or have you ever wondered about the secrets of entrepreneurial success? This handy little book is packed with inspirational words from some of the greatest business leaders in the world to get you motivated.

Philosophyby Philip Stokes234mm x 153mm, 304 pages,£8.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-563-6Available in April

The Dictionary of Mythologyby J. A. Coleman234mm x 153mm, 512 pages,£11.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-482-0Available in April

Women in the Bibleby John Baldock297mm x 210mm, 208 pages,£9.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-396-0Available in March

The Pocket Book of Business Successby Tim Glynne-Jones152mm x 152mm, 256 pages,£8.99 Hardback,978-1-78828-031-0Available in April

The Great Artists: The Impressionistsby Ann Sumner978-1-78828-570-4

The Great Artists: Paul Cézanneby Jane Bingham978-1-78828-572-8Available in June

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History

True Crime

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The Nazis and the Occultby Paul Roland198mm x 129mm, 304 pages,£8.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-525-4Available in March

The Jewish Resistanceby Paul Roland198mm x 129mm, 192 pages,£7.99 Paperback with flaps,978-1-78828-397-7Available in February

The Nazis by Paul Roland234mm x 153mm, 448 pages, £9.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-483-7Available in April

Chambers of Horrorby John Marlowe978-1-78828-485-1Available in May

The World’s Worst Crimesby Charlotte Greig & Others978-1-78828-486-8Available in April

234mm x 153mm, 304 pages, £9.99 Paperback

The crimes chronicled in these two volumes show humanity at its worst – whether they are the stories of the monsters who falsely imprisoned their victims and repeatedly abused or tortured them in Chambers of Horror, or the horrific cases that shocked nations across the world and which are detailed in The World’s Worst Crimes.

Exploring the Third Reich’s fascination with arcane practices, The Nazis and the Occult reveals the secret history of Nazi Germany and its dark Messiah – Adolf Hitler.

From sabotage in the Warsaw ghetto to the unsung heroes of the French Resistance and the Auschwitz underground, this is the story of the Jews who fought the Nazis.

Fervently nationalistic, the Nazis appeared to be the perfect answer to a Germany seeking to rebuild its stature in the 1920s. The Nazis explores the chilling truth of an organisation that was in fact frighteningly ambitious, extremely vicious, and ruthlessly racist.

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198mm x 129mm, 304 pages, £8.99 Paperback

by Michael Johnstone, 198mm x 129mm, 304 pages, £8.99 Paperback

The Greatest Mysteries of the Unexplainedby A. Holland & L. Doncaster198mm x 129mm, 304 pages,£8.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-487-5Available in March

The Power of Angels by Wendy Hobson978-1-78828-614-5Available in April

The Zodiac Oracle by Alice Ekrek978-1-78828-555-1Available in June

The Book of Fortune Telling978-1-78828-552-0Available in May

The Book of Spells978-1-78828-615-2Available in April

Esoteric

Why does one of your colleagues prefer to work alone? How can you harness the qualities of a team to best effect? Why is your boss great at seeing the big picture, but not so hot on details? Written by renowned astrologer

Penny Thornton, Astrology in the Workplace uses the

zodiac to answer all!

From the extraordinary disappearances

of Lord Lucan and Agatha Christie to Miracle Vegetables and Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, this is a highly readable account of some of the world’s most perplexing conundrums, involving the mysteries of the cosmos, religious phenomena, ghosts, and much more.

Casting spells and fortune telling are ancient methods of seeking a resolution to a problem. The Book of Spells explains the background to spells and offers a variety for readers to try. The Book of Fortune Telling explores the myriad ways of predicting the future – from reading cards to palms and crystals.

We all need a little help sometimes. The Power of Angels offers comforting advice on how to ask for angelic support, while The Zodiac Oracle shows how the stars can reveal elements of our personalities that we can call on to give us strength and direction.

Astrology in the Workplaceby Penny Thornton228mm x 163mm, 192 pages,£7.99 Hardback, full colour,978-1-78828-048-8Available in May

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Classics

Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Stories by H. G. Wells, Robert E. Howard, and others978-1-78828-408-0 Available in April

Supernatural Short Stories by Bram Stoker, Arthur Machen, and others978-1-78828-407-3 Available in April

H. P. Lovecraft Short Storiesby H. P. Lovecraft978-1-78828-405-9Available in March

Horror Short Storiesby H. P. Lovecraft and others978-1-78828-406-6Available in March

234mm x 153mm, 928 pages, £16.99 Hardback Available in March

234mm x 153mm, 384 pages, £9.99 Hardback

The Classic Science Fiction & Fantasy Collectionby H. G. Wells and others978-1-78828-368-7

The Classic Horror Collectionby H. P. Lovecraft and others978-1-78828-401-1

The classic tales of writers such as H. G. Wells, Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft are as fascinating and extraordinary today as when they were first published. Displaying outstanding imagination, tense plotting, and mesmerising characters, these collections are perfectly suited to send shivers down your spine.

These two bumper collections of classic short stories will transport readers to many realms, through time and into truly chilling scenarios. Filled with strange creatures and terrifying adversaries, these fantastic tales are the products of the vivid imaginations of some of literature’s best-loved writers, such as Jules Verne, the author of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula.

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Diary of a Drug Fiend & Other Worksby Aleister Crowley234mm x 153mm, 928 pages,£16.99 Hardback,978-1-78828-404-2Available in April

Norse Mythologyedited by James Shepherd228mm x 183mm, 384 pages,£14.99 Hardback and Slipcase,978-1-78828-084-6Available in April

The Kama Sutraby Vatsyayana231mm x 150mm, 160 pages,£14.99 Hardback, full colour,978-1-78828-444-8Available in January

The Richest Man in Babylonby George Samuel Clason

216mm x 135mm, 144 pages,£9.99 Hardback,

978-1-78828-403-5Available in February

First published in 1922, Diary of a Drug Fiend follows Sir Peter Pendragon, a veteran pilot of World War I, as he takes on his demons. Crowley’s classic tale is accompanied by five of his other extraordinary works.

The tales of the Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor, and Loki, and their kin have long held a fascination for many. This delightful collection brings together retellings of the stories from the Eddas and the Sagas.

Now renowned for its advice on sexual relationships, The Kama Sutra in fact offers a guide to men and women on how to live together in harmony and the pleasures of family life. It is translated by the 19th-century linguist Sir Richard Burton.

Originally published as a series of pamphlets, The Richest Man in Babylon

contains some extremely pertinent advice on financial affairs in the form of stories set in ancient Babylon – from savings to

investments and from keeping an eye on expenditure to providing for the future.

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Washington Squareby Henry James240 pages978-1-78828-338-0Available in June

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce272 pages978-1-78828-336-6Available in June

Fathers and Sonsby Ivan Turgenev240 pages978-1-78828-331-1Available in May

The Time Machine and Other Storiesby H. G. Wells304 pages978-1-78828-337-3Available in May

Jude the Obscureby Thomas Hardy416 pages,978-1-78828-332-8Available in June

The Man who would be King and Other Storiesby Rudyard Kipling272 pages978-1-78828-334-2Available in June

Settle down for some entertaining reading with the latest additions to Arcturus’s highly successful classic fiction series. Among the new titles are three sets of short stories from Anton Chekhov, H. G. Wells, and Rudyard Kipling. Each anthology has been carefully selected to showcase the variety and styles of these master storytellers and all are perfect for dipping into as time allows. Alongside these are new editions of Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim, the tale of a young man haunted by a past misdemeanour; James Joyce’s semi-autobiographical debut novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; Ivan Turgenev’s exploration of family relationships, Fathers and Sons; Washington Square, Henry James’s story of a young woman’s turbulent relationship with her father and her desire for happiness; and Thomas Hardy’s last completed novel, Jude the Obscure, which addresses topics such as class, education, and the role of women in society.

198mm x 129mm, £6.99 Paperback

Chekhov’s Selected Storiesby Anton Chekhov192 pages978-1-78828-329-8Available in May

Lord Jimby Joseph Conrad304 pages978-1-78828-333-5Available in May

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Following the launch of Arcturus’s first set of classic non-fiction titles, here are another six thought-provoking works by some of the world’s greatest writers. On Liberty considers the relationship between authority and personal freedom. Pensées offers Blaise Pascal’s contemplative notes and jottings that were originally intended to form a defence of Christianity. Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil confronts traditional philosophical views of truth, God, and good versus evil. The Dialogues of Socrates contains six of Benjamin Jowett’s classic translations of Plato’s recollections and discussions of the teachings of Socrates. Henry David Thoreau’s reflective Walden recalls living in isolation in a cabin in Massachusetts in the early part of the 19th century; while Up from Slavery is Booker T. Washington’s personal account of casting off the chains of slavery to insist on an education first for himself and then for his fellows.

198mm x 129mm, £6.99 Paperback

On Liberty by John Stuart Mill144 pages, 978-1-78828-305-2Available in May

Pensées by Blaise Pascal320 pages, 978-1-78828-309-0Available in March

Beyond Good and Evilby Friedrich Nietzsche192 pages, 978-1-78828-310-6Available in May

The Dialogues of Socrates by Plato272 pages, 978-1-78828-308-3Available in May

Walden by Henry David Thoreau272 pages, 978-1-78828-307-6Available in April

Up From Slaveryby Booker T. Washington208 pages, 978-1-78828-306-9Available in April

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Puzzles

Sudoku978-1-78828-213-0

Crosswords978-1-78828-212-3

Wordsearch978-1-78828-214-7

Purrfect Puzzles Crosswords

978-1-78828-228-4

Purrfect Puzzles Sudoku

978-1-78828-229-1

Purrfect Puzzles Wordsearch

978-1-78828-230-7

Sudoku978-1-78828-663-3

The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book160mm x 140mm256 pages, £7.99 Flexibound,978-1-78828-358-8Available in February

Quantum Puzzles160mm x 140mm256 pages,£7.99 Flexibound,978-1-78828-392-2Available in March

189mm x 134mm, 256 pages, £6.99 Paperback, Available in January

189mm x 134mm, 160 pages, £4.99 Paperback, Available in January

Ultimate Pocket Puzzles 150mm x 110mm, 192 pages, £3.99 Paperback Available in February

Take some time out to enjoy these collections of the ever popular wordsearch, crossword, and sudoku puzzles, all presented in beautiful, linen-look covers.

If you need any purr-suasion to enjoy some satisfying time puzzling, let these cute kittens tempt you to dive into these paw-some compilations.

These cute books come packed with more than 150 puzzles each in a handily portable package so that you will never be without your favourite teasers, wherever you go.

Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this challenging and entertaining collection of puzzles. It contains a mix of teasers and enigmas to give your grey matter a hugely satisfying workout.

Explore the universe of puzzles with this entertaining collection of science-and-technology-themed challenges and conundrums. Packed with astronomical anomalies, physical posers, and technological teasers, this book requires no existing scientific or technological knowledge.

Wordsearch978-1-78828-664-0

Crosswords978-1-78828-662-6

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Wordsearch978-1-78828-226-0

Crosswords978-1-78828-224-6

Sudoku978-1-78828-225-3

Wordsearch978-1-78828-395-3

Sudoku978-1-78828-659-6

Crosswords978-1-78828-378-6

Puzzles on the Move198mm x 129mm128 pages,£6.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-357-1Available in January

Puzzles for Mindfulness234mm x 153mm192 pages,£7.99 Paperback,978-1-78828-203-1Available in March

Puzzles for Real Men170mm x 110mm96 pages,£6.99 Hardback,978-1-78828-046-4Available in March

178mm x 111mm, 256 pages, £4.99 Paperback, Available in March

190mm x 155mm, 192 pages, £6.99 Flexibound Available in February

Each of these books features more than 200 puzzles in an eye-catching and attractive package that offers great value for money.

Are you man enough to take on this collection of puzzles designed to test your all-round brilliance? It includes sudokus, wordsearches, criss-crosses, battleships, and many other intriguing enigmas for the fearless man of action.

These collections of the most popular types of puzzles feature flexibound covers in beautiful, contemporary designs for the style-conscious solver.

Published in association with the London Underground, Puzzles on the Move is the perfect companion to your journey, featuring a mix of themed teasers and quizzes to make any trip from the shortest tube hop to the longer commute pass in a flash.

We all need times of peace in our busy lives, and solving puzzles is a good way of centring our minds on the present moment, detached from the distraction of background noise. Let this delightful collection of puzzles and quotes lead you to a place of serenity and peace.

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Crosswords978-1-78828-669-5

Sudoku978-1-78828-670-1

Wordsearch978-1-78828-671-8

215mm x 175mm, 160 pages, £7.99 Paperback, Available in May

These pretty books are packed with challenging and enjoyable puzzles in gorgeous, foiled blocked covers, making them the perfect companion for puzzle fans.

Sudoku978-1-78828-667-1

Crosswords978-1-78828-666-4

Wordsearch978-1-78828-668-8

198mm x 129mm, 640 pages, £8.99 Paperback, Available in April

Find hundreds of your favourite testers in these brilliant, bumper collections designed to satisfy even the most ardent puzzler.

Large Print Sudoku978-1-78828-209-3

Large Print Wordsearch978-1-78828-210-9

254mm x 210mm, 128 pages, £6.99 Paperback Available in February

These compilations each contain 100 puzzles and are suitable for everyone to enjoy, being presented in easy-to-read, large-print type.

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