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Unleash your creativity and use the outlines in this book to produce a variety of embellished letters and make your own illustrated alphabet.From super-detailed images to more simple geometric outlines, this coloring book contains several complete sets of letters that you can make your own. These range of intricate images are designed with animals, birds, plants and flowers, and many delightful elements. Each letter comes with three separate images so you can choose your favorite and color to your heart's content.By the time you complete the book you'll have a portfolio of finished images to reward your efforts and renewed confidence in your own creative instincts.

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. 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.

Milostný příběh mladé dívky z lázeňského města, kde je poprvé uvedena do společnosti. Hlavním cílem jejího pobytu je snaha nalézt pro ni vhodnou partii. 17letá hrdinka je bezprostřední a upřímná a do konvenční společnosti těžko zapadá. Nejvíc je popletená románovými horrory, tehdejší oblíbenou četbou, z čehož se odvíjí řada komických epizod. S nadšením přijímá pozvání své přítelkyně k návštěvě tajemstvím opředeného starého panství. Tam se zamiluje do bratra své přítelkyně, ale když vyjde najevo, že nemá žádné bohatství, jsou mladí lidé od sebe odloučeni. Po mnoha zápletkách končí však celý příběh šťastně.... celý text

Featuring 45 intricate mandala designs, this collection promotes creativity and mental relaxation through the art of coloring. With its beautiful gold foil cover, it highlights the enduring nature of mandalas across cultures, inviting users to focus on satisfying color combinations and precise filling. Ideal for anyone seeking a mindful escape, this book serves as a tool for unlocking potential and enhancing positive states of being.

Choose from a selection of nearly 100 elegant designs in this nature-inspired colouring book, including speckled foxglove, feathery barn owns and shimmery scaled sea bass. Each of these artworks were originally drawn by some of the greatest botanical and nature artists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including John James Audubon, well known for his book, Birds of America, and Pierre-Joseph Redout who was once the official botanical artist to Empress Josphine of France. These full-colour images are set alongside their equivalent black and white designs to provide inspiration. Relax and appreciate the spectacular colours of nature with this wonderful colouring book.