Arcturus imprint: 479 books

An introduction to three great philosophical traditions, namely those of India, the Middle East and the Far East. Fifty eastern thinkers are covered. Each is placed within the context of his or her own tradition and key ideas are explored together with relevant biographical information. The book focuses...

For fifty-five years the greatest-ever parliamentarian made many thousands of speeches and statements in the House of Commons and thousands of public speeches up and down the country. This is an edited selection of those, and a labour of love. Whether it be War and Peace, Betting, the Art of Government,...

When H. P. Lovecraft died in March 1937, he left a legacy of work that has since influenced countless generations of writers and filmmakers and which has seen him hailed as a master of horror and fantasy fiction. With specially commissioned illustrations and an introduction by Dr Keira McKenzie, this...

How do you find the ideal way to put your feelings into words? From messages of happiness to sincere condolences in times of illness and loss, this book is packed with inspirational ideas to help you express yourself in a concise and heartfelt way.

The Nicotine Conspiracy is the book the Government, the Department of Health, ASH, QUIT, the NHS and the National Institute for Clinical Health and Excellence DO NOT WANT YOU TO READ. In 2008 Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking celebrated its 25th anniversary in the knowledge that it has become...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Despite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places wile flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book seeks to present freemasonry in the context of a long and...

For centuries, landscapes have captivated the imaginations of artists. For the amateur artist, the sheer scope of the landscape may seem daunting - whether it's a stunning view of unspoilt countryside, a city street, or the view outside your window. So where do you start? In Drawing Landscapes,...

Take a stroll down Memory Lane with this wonderful collection of photographs of Britain in the 1960s, a revolutionary decade when the consumer society arrived on every family's doorstep and Swinging London briefly came to be the centre of the world.

Take a stroll down Memory Lane with this wonderful collection of photographs of Britain in the 1940s, which evokes those Happy Days when everyone pulled together to defeat Hitler and kept smiling despite the hardship of the post-war years.

Golf is a traditional gentleman's sport practised on fairways from Atlanta to Zambia (where they have browns as well as greens). But behind all the hierarchy, club rules and etiquette, what s really going through a golfer's mind on the first tee? The Daredevil Book for Golfers takes a sideways look at the sport and finds an awful lot of people aching to win at any cost.

The last few years have seen examples of greed, dishonesty and corruption make front-page news. The fact that most of the major incidents have involved senior executives has caused a significant erosion of trust in those responsible for managing businesses. "From Principle to Profit" examines the fundamental...