Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. - Sun Tzu

The Art of War is the earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. Written by military general Sun Tzu in Ancient China, it provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations.

Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy.

This elegant, compact gift-edition features gold-gilded page edges, ivory paper, golden foil stamping on the cover and beautiful illustrations within, making it the perfect gift for all readers interested in ancient Chinese wisdom.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound, pocket-sized gift editions of iconic literary works from across history, featuring gilded page-edges, deluxe ivory paper and custom endpapers.

This bumper book of 500 wordsearch puzzles is perfect for the word game enthusiast.

Each puzzle is themed around a unique subject, from female tennis stars to Scandanavian cities, so you can test your powers of observation and acquire new knowledge simultaneously Presented in a pocket-sized format, this puzzle book is ideal for people on the go and will provide hours of entertainment.

- OVER 500 PUZZLES AND SOLUTIONS: This expansive collection of wordsearches will provide hours of fun and relaxation.
- POCKET-SIZED: This handy layout is perfect for traveling, holidays or just to keep by your bedside.
- REMOVES STRESS: Let all your stress melt away by working through these satisfying puzzles.
- EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE: This wordsearch collection includes a variety of intriguing themes so you can pick up useful knowledge as you go along.

This deluxe hardback edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead is exquisitely presented with opulent silk binding, full-colour illustrations and a decorative slipcase.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.

This beautifully illustrated edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld. Its accompanying hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife.

This silk-bound hardback contains magnificent illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text and bring out its timeless beauty.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

This deluxe hardback edition of The Art of War is bound in luxurious silk and presented in a decorative slipcase, making the perfect collectible.

Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest and most influential books on military strategy. It teaches you how, when battle commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard. Its penetrating theories are a must read for the modern day military enthusiast, business person and historian alike.

This beautiful hardback gift edition features a foil-stamped cover design and a stunning range of full-color Chinese illustrations to lift and complement the text. It also includes a fascinating postscript on how the ideas of Sun Tzu have been put to use in business, sport and other areas of life.

The perfect gift for anyone interested in ancient Chinese wisdom.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD. READ IT AND BE THE WEIGHT YOU WANT TO BE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

In The Easy Way to Lose Weight, Allen Carr addresses the issues of psychological dependence on comfort eating and junk food, and shows how his Easyway method can successfully resolve them. By revealing what makes us eat too much and how we can break free, readers are empowered to take control of what they eat, without all the feelings of deprivation and frustration associated with diets.

Allen Carr has helped millions worldwide and he can do the same for you.

His books have sold over 15 million copies worldwide, and read by an estimated 40 million people, while countless more have been helped through his network of clinics. Allen Carr's Easyway has spread all over the world for one reason alone: BECAUSE IT WORKS.

With an accompanying audio download to support the method, this book will allow you to lose weight without without willpower or sacrifice.

- A UNIQUE METHOD THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE WILLPOWER
- LOSE WEIGHT EASILY AND PAINLESSLY
- REMOVES THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NEED TO EAT JUNK
- REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE

What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method:

The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle.
Anjelica Huston

It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from addiction.
Sir Anthony Hopkins

His skill is in removing the psychological dependence.
The Sunday Times

The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound. This beautiful compact hardback edition, with gilded edges and foil on the cover, makes a wonderful gift.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gift editions of iconic literary works from across history. These pocket-sized, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and custom endpapers.

READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world to quit. In Quit Drinking Without Willpower, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking. By explaining why you feel the need to drink and with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free, he shows you how to escape from the alcohol trap.

- A unique method that does not require willpower
- Removes the desire to drink alcohol
- Stop easily, immediately, and painlessly
- Regain control of your life

What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method:

I read the book in one day and I never drank again.
Nikki Glaser

The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle.
Anjelica Huston

His skill is in removing the psychological dependence.
The Sunday Times

I know so many people who turned their lives around after reading Allen Carr's books.
Sir Richard Branson

Step into the cobbled streets of Victorian London with this deluxe slipcased collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, presented in six handsome clothbound volumes.

Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective Sherlock Holmes has captivated readers for over a century. This 6-volume boxset brings together his most famous cases, featuring cipher messages, stolen treasure and a mysterious beast roaming the moors...

Inspired by Victorian-era bookbinding, each volume is clothbound in beautiful autumnal shades and gold-foil embossing. The slipcase has luxurious cloth accents on the top and bottom and makes a wonderful display piece in any home library.

Stories include:
- A Study in Scarlet
- The Sign of Four
- The Valley of Fear
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
- The Returns of Sherlock Holmes
- His Last Bow

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

'When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.'
-Miyamoto Musashi

This deluxe silkbound slipcase edition presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic Japanese text written by undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In it, he records his true principles which guarantee victory in martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Musashi based his writings on his own experience, observation, and reason.

The scrolls, published as The Book of Five Rings, have recently gained an international reputation in the business world as a means of resolving differences and achieving success. But their delineation of the psychological strength, rigorous self-control, and practical application necessary for dealing with physical and mental conflict also has a wider relevance and can be usefully applied to all our lives.

Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations that complement the text, this luxurious hardback makes a perfect gift.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

This beautiful slipcased collection set brings together H.P. Lovecraft's most celebrated works, divided into six clothbound volumes.

Said to be inspired by his own nightmares, Lovecraft's writing astounds and terrifies in equal measure. His fiction marry gothic horror with cosmic fantasy, from his early macabre stories to his tales of the dreamlands, and of course, his famous Cthulhu novellas, and have influenced authors from Stephen King to Neil Gaiman.

With contemporary embossed cover-designs, matching color endsheets and a hardcover slipcase, these complete and unabridged tales make the perfect gift or collectible for any fan of the weird and wonderful.

Includes:
- At the Mountains of Madness
- The Dunwich Horror
- The Call of the Cthulhu
- The Shadow over Innsmouth
- Polaris
- The Color Out of Space
- Rats in the Walls

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

Travel into space with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope.

Full of galactic facts, dramatic photographs, and CGI artwork, and based on the latest astronomical research, this is a definitive guide to our Solar System, the Universe, and beyond...

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged eight and above.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with more than 60 well-known dinosaurs.

Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops.

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of dinosaurs for children aged eight and above.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

This deluxe hardback pocket edition presents one of the most celebrated American novels of all time, The Great Gatsby, with silver gilded page edges and foil-stamping.

Jay Gatsby is a mystery to Nick. On the surface he is a man of wealth and excess - throwing wild, extravagant parties that run deep into the night. But cracks begin to show in this façade as we meet Daisy Buchanan, the lady across the lake who is the object of his quiet obsession.

A paragon of the Great American Novel, The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story which perfectly captures the hollow decadence of the Jazz Age. This beautiful hardback edition makes a wonderful collectable or gift for any lovers of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gift editions of iconic literary works from across history. These pocket-sized, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and custom endpapers.

THE BRAND-NEW UPGRADE OF THE WORLD'S BEST-SELLING STOP SMOKING BOOK OF ALL TIME.

This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of Allen Carr's Easyway method. It now includes advice on vaping, cannabis, JUUL, self-harm & anxiety, the dopamine issue, and more advice about habitual triggers. Through following this method, you will not only be set free from your smoking addiction but you will also find it easy and even enjoyable to quit.

- Without using willpower, aids, substitutes, or gimmicks
- Without gaining weight
- Without suffering anxiety, depression, or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms

This book is designed to help busy people, who appreciate clear no-nonsense guidance. Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking gives you a structured, easy-to-follow method for quitting quickly, painlessly, and immediately.

What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method:

I read this book and quit smoking instantly
Nikki Glaser

If you want to quit ... its called the Easyway ... I'm so glad I quit.
Ellen DeGeneres

Allen Carr's international bestseller...has helped countless people quit.
Time Out New York

His skill is in removing the psychological dependence.
The Sunday Times

Containing 50 of his short stories, two longer narratives, and a selection of poetry, The Edgar Allan Poe Collection showcases Poe's lyrical writing, masterful plotting, and unparalleled imagination.

Even readers who think they know Poe are sure to find something new in this fascinating collection.

This delightful boxed set contains six of Anne Shirley's tales, presented in elegantly designed paperback volumes.

When willful Anne arrives at the farm instead of the boy they expected, the Cuthbert's are in shock. However, the red-headed troublemaker grows to love Green Gables and the Cuthbert's couldn't imagine life without her. Follow the journey of 11-year-old red-headed orphan as she grows up over the course of these six titles:

Includes:
. Anne of Green Gables
. Anne of Avonlea
. Anne of the Island
. Anne's House of Dreams
. Rainbow Valley
. Rilla of Ingleside.

This beautiful collection is the perfect gift for fans of Anne both old and young.

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere.
-Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four.

Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes.

Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for.

Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Literary Puzzles brings together entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other conundrums.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the literary giants of all time, and Jane Austen lovers will adore the modern design of this deluxe boxed gift set containing six of her most popular and iconic novels: Northanger Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Persuasion, and Emma, complete and unabridged.

Each hardcover classic is bound in high-quality cloth, with embossed covers. The neon-pastel color scheme and contemporary designs (with matching color endsheets) make this Jane Austen Collection an instant collectible perfect for both long-time Austen fans, or for young adult readers who are just beginning to discover the genius of the famed English novelist.

All six editions fit handsomely into a matching hardcover slip-case, perfect for display in a treasured spot on the bookshelf of any Janite as the lovers of Austen are often called.

With movies out every year based on her stories, and her novels still in print more than 200 years later, this deluxe collection honors Jane Austen's literary greatness and makes an excellent gift for the Jane Austen reader.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Collector's Classics series are high-quality, clothbound box-sets of classic works of literature. With elegant embossed cover-designs and colored endpapers, these editions make wonderful gifts or collectibles to treasure forever.

A concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker.

A Degree in a Book: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is presented in an attractive landscape format in full-color. With flow charts, infographics, timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, this highly visual guide will help readers quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications.

Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject as well as the challenges of the future such as environmental responsibility.

Complete with a useful glossary of key terms, this holistic introduction will equip students and laypeople alike with the knowledge of an engineering graduate.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book in Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Featuring handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, these illustrated books are perfect for anyone wishing to master seemingly complex subject with ease and enjoyment..