Arcturus Publishing Limited
Arcturus Publishing Limited is dedicated to creating books that appeal to a broad, international market. Our books aim to combine excellent content, attractive design, great production values and exceptional value for money.
Our non-fiction ranges cover reference, practical art, new age, classics, puzzles and children’s books and we now have more than a 1,000 active titles in our list.
We produce books for the traditional bookstores, for supermarkets, for schools and libraries and for a range of marketing and promotional uses, and the key element to everything we publish is that it aims to be an intelligent and entertaining bridge between the subject and the reader.
The Odyssey
This elegant collector's edition presents Homer's classic epic myth, The Odyssey, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
Trouble is brewing at the home of the hero Odysseus, who has spent years fighting in the Trojan Wars and is now captive of the beautiful nymph Calypso. Hordes of suitors to his wife have invaded the family house, and Odysseus' son Telemachus sets out to find hi
€5.80 excl tax
The Pocket Book of Plato
Keep the philosophies of Plato in your pocket with this handy hardback guide to Plato's key ideas, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations.
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of philosophy, who has influenced countless thinkers throughout the centuries. In this indispensable volume, author Michael Moore distils Pla
€6.50 excl tax
The Dialogues of Socrates
This elegant collector's edition presents the classic philosophical work The Dialogues of Socrates featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
One of the most influencial texts in Western Philosophy, The Dialogues of Socrates offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief through his conversations with follow Athenians. Written by Socrates' most dedicated student, Pl
€5.80 excl tax
The Pocket Book of Orwell: A Concise Introduction to Orwell’s Writings and Ideas
Explore the writings and ideas of literary legend George Orwell with this handy hardback guide, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations.
George Orwell is considered one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the 20th century, best known for his incisive political critiques in his celebrated novels Animal Farm and 1984. This comprehensive guide explores Orwell's position on
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The History of Art: Painting from Giotto to the Present Day
Take a tour through the history of painting from the Early Renaissance to modern day in this richly illustrated hardback guide, filled with spectacular full-colour artwork.
Great artists change the way we look at the world. From Manet to Goya, and Rothko to Caravaggio, this comprehensive guide traces the development of artistic styles and the spot connections between them. Discover the major mo
€12.90 excl tax
J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Man Behind the Atom Bomb
This captivating biography delves into the pioneering work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, from his early scientific achievements to leading the Manhattan Project and his complex legacy as the mind behind the atom bomb.
The brilliant theoretical physicist, J. Robert Oppenheimer is now known primarily for his work on the development of the atomic bomb from 1942-45 at Los Alamos in New Mexico. Though f
€5.80 excl tax
Puzzle It Out! Wordsearch
Puzzle it out! with this excellent collection of wordsearches, packed full of puzzles on a range of fun and interesting themes. Wordsearches are an ever-popular choice amongst puzzling fans so even if you're new to them, you'll soon see why. These puzzles offer a simple yet satisfying mental workout, asking you to seek the listed words that have been cleverly hidden within the grids. Can you find
€5.20 excl tax
Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers
Ponder life's biggest questions with this spectacular hardback to philosophy through its 100 key thinkers, beautifully illustrated in full-colour throughout.
From the metaphysics of Plato to the nihilism of Nietzsche, this engaging and accessible book invites readers to contemplate the ideas of 100 key philosophers within the Western intellectual tradition. Covering philosophical, scientific,
€12.90 excl tax
Horror Wordsearch: Horrifically Good Puzzles
"Horror is like a serpent; always shedding its skin, always changing. And it will always come back." - Dario Argento
Enter into the shadowy depths of horror with our chilling collection of over 100 spine-tingling wordsearch puzzles. Each puzzle beckons you into a realm of bloodcurdling themes, meticulously crafted for aficionados of horror movies, twisted tales, and macabre imaginings. From sea
€6.50 excl tax
Puzzle It Out! Sudoku
Puzzle it out! and put your mental dexterity to the test with this wonderful collection of sudoku puzzles. The puzzles inside are set across four increasingly hard difficulty levels, so there is something for every solver from the beginner to expert. Jump in at a level that suits or work your way through and see your skills improve. Or even better, give yourself a real challenge and see not see if
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Solve and Unwind: Sudoku: Over 300 Puzzles
Solving puzzles is an excellent way to give your mind a workout while allowing you to switch off from everyday worries and cares. So take some time to relax and unwind with this excellent collection of sudoku puzzles. Set across a number of difficulty levels, you can jump in at a place of your choosing or work your way through the book seeing your skills improve as you go!
• EXERCISE YOUR
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Solve and Unwind: Wordsearch: Over 300 Puzzles
Wordsearches are the ever-popular word-finding puzzles that are entertaining and satisfying to solve and give your brain a great workout. This collection is packed full of grids, each on a unique and interesting theme, so you might even learn something new!
• EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Keep your mind alert by searching for the cunningly hidden words.
• REDUCE STRESS: Feel your stress mel
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The Kew Gardens Wordsearch Puzzles: Over 200 Puzzles
Whether a gift for a puzzle or plant-lover there is something to enjoy within this excellent collection inspired by the scientific work and research undertaken at Kew Gardens. Each puzzle is in some way plant-themed and there are botanical quotes dotted throughout.
• Contains over 200 puzzles
• Inspiring quotes dotted throughout on botanical themes
• Presented in a beautiful gi
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The King in Yellow and Other Stories
A mysterious city called Carcosa, filled with ancient curses and dark magics. A terrible play called 'The King in Yellow' which drives its readers mad. A demi-god escaped from another dimension seeking global domination. Terrifying and filled with otherworldly dread, the stories of Robert W. Chambers are landmark works in horror.
His stories have inspired generations of horror writers including
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The Positivity Colouring Book: Brighten up your day with these joyous images
This selection of 45 images is chosen to convey the most upbeat of emotions. So there are sunsets and unicorns, hot air balloons floating over the landscape, a walk along a forest path, a hug, a contented cat and a gorgeous butterfly, among many others. To improve your state of mind, choose an image that improves your mood, find somewhere peaceful to work and use the power of colouring to feel a
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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Cosmic Terror
This handsome gift edition brings together selected stories of Lovecraft's iconic Cthulhu mythos, beautifully presented with a silver embossed cover design and stencilled page edges.
€12.90 excl tax
Gothic Horror Stories
This chilling collection brings together 15 classic tales by landmark gothic writers, including Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Sheridan Le Fanu, presented in a luxury hardback edition with striking sprayed edge designs.
Gothic fiction emerged in the 18th century, recognised for its bleak and sinister landscapes which housed unnatural forces of evil. Often controversial in their time, these stor
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The Secret War: Spies, Lies and the Art of Deception in World War II
Written by British former intelligence officer, Anthony Tucker-Jones, this fascinating, illustrated guide takes a deep dive into the secret operations which shaped World War II.
Most of the great military campaigns and breakthroughs of World War II would not have been successful without the efforts of teams of people working unsung and undercover. The codebreakers of Bletchley Park cracked cod
€6.50 excl tax
Dad Jokes: The Bad, the Funny, the Punny
Who supports bringing Roman numerals back into use?
I for one.
Remedy the bad reputation of dad jokes with this incredible collection, packed with over 380 new and classics gags. From brilliant one-liners, clever puns and so-bad-they're-good wisecracks, there is something for wannabe comedian - or their unwitting audience.
Perfect for pulling out at your next social gathering, this ultimat
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Nazi Super Weapons: Hitler's Evil Plan for Final Victory
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 weapons' real?
This book tells the story of the wonder weapons and types of armament that Hitler
€6.50 excl tax
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