Books published by publisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Ships have been overwhelmed by huge waves, consumed by fires, broken apart, sunk by storms and driven onto uncharted rocks. They have collided with icebergs or other ships, been sunk by enemy torpedoes or gunfire, or run aground on unlit coastlines at night. Boilers have exploded. Magazines have ignited. Cargoes have shifted with catastrophic consequences and submarines have submerged never to come up again.Shipwrecks selects the sinkings with the greatest loss of life, the most famous vessels, the richest treasure troves, the most archaeologically significant wreck sites and the most daring rescues. It tells the tales of the fate of the victims, the disastrous mistakes made by ships’ captains and navigators, the impossible conditions faced at sea, the courage of those who survived and the audacious attempts to raise what now lies at the bottom of the sea.

Discover the soldier whose tinderbox grants wishes, the girl whose shoes won't stop dancing and the mysterious locked room of Bluebeard's.This wonderful box set brings together 6 classic fairy-tale collections from the genre's most illustrious writers, including Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. It also includes tales from the Norse tradition, the Irish tradition, and a selection of fairy tales from the rest of the world. These beautiful cloth-bound editions make a wonderful collection and a perfect addition to any bookshelf.

'Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.'- Sun TzuWritten around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest and most famous 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 deluxe, hardback gift edition is bound in luxurious silk and presented in a decorative slipcase. It features a stunning range of full-color Chinese illustrations to lift and complement the text, as well as 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.

Young readers will find out how to draw lots of incredible things with this brilliant drawing book! From diggers to dinosaurs, pirates to princesses, and whales to wizards, it's packed with fun and easy projects for kids to get into. Each page includes lots of room to doodle, as well as handy tips to help develop your skills. My First Drawing Book is the perfect introduction to drawing for little artists aged 5 and up.

This beautifully illustrated book is packed with puzzles and activities about amazing horses and perfect ponies. Spot the difference between two showjumping scenes, find the unicorn hidden amongst the horses, design your own riding outfit, and much, much more. Featuring everything a horse and pony lover could want, complete with adorable artworks, this book is perfect for children aged 7 and up.

Zentangle is an accessible and creative artform that is immensely popular with readers around the world. In this innovative book, certified Zentangle teacher Jane Marbaix guides people through a range of projects designed to free up their creativity and improve their zentangling skills.Zentangle is a beautiful artform that requires no previous artistic training. Written by an experienced Zentangle author and certified teacher. An activity that calms the mind and improves concentration, Zentangle is known for its meditative benefits.

Incredible Visual Illusions is among the most comprehensive collections of optical illusions ever assembled. Author Al Seckel sketches a history of illusions for the reader, and cites the fascinating origins of each illustration, from Da Vinci's anamorphosis to modern-day computer-generated tricks of eye. Readers can learn about the cognitive science behind these amazing artworks and examine the ways in which we see and perceive, and how the human brain interprets the visual messages transmitted from the eye. This book is an authoritative, thorough, and enjoyable guide to an extraordinary subject.