A deluxe edition with a chilling selection of original and classic short stories. The new tales, many of them published here for the first time, bring a modern twist to the outstanding mix of intrigue that lurks in the furtive imagination of E.F. Benson, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, Washington Irving , Edith Wharton, Oscar Wilde and so many more.

Following the great success of 2015's Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with detectives, mystery and murder, from classic authors and exciting budding contemporary writers.

Somewhere between epic history, sword and sorcery and Tolkien-esque fantasy exists a thick vein of storytelling that would make Robert E Howard and H.G. Wells proud. We present a compilation of savage swordplay, and high magic, of daring deeds and gaudy battles, in a blazing mix of classic and brand new writing from terrific modern authors.

The delicate art of Japanese Woodblock artists Hokusai and Hiroshige, with their views of a distant, everyday Asian life offers a sinuous insight into a culture that informed Impressionism and Art Nouveau styles in Europe and America. Now you too can create scenes of Mount Fuji with your own pens, pencils and colours.

Printed on high quality paper, this new book features 45 Rackham artworks for you to colour, offering a suggestion of how to start the colouring, as well as key information such as title and date. This book will take you on an enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating great artworks is can bring joy and relaxation into your life.

William Morris’s organic linework is simply gorgeous, and the masterpieces of this most celebrated master of the Arts and Crafts movement will bring you hours of enjoyment, easing the tensions of the day from your mind. Using your own pen and inks you’ll enjoy working on the famous Honeysuckle, Strawberry Thief and Acanthus designs, and many more.

Designed for easy reading, with fingerings clearly marked, and helpfully grouped by level of difficulty, each book contains pieces to delight lovers of the classical masterpieces, in this case including everything from 'Brahms's Lullaby' to his Hungarian Dances.

Designed for easy reading and helpfully grouped by level of difficulty – from Beginner or Intermediate to Advanced (covering ABRSM Grades 5 to 8 and above) – each book contains pieces to delight lovers of the classical masterpieces, in this case including everything from 'The Minute Waltz' to 'Fantaisie-Impromptu'.

Designed for easy reading, with fingerings clearly marked, and helpfully grouped by level of difficulty, each book contains pieces to delight lovers of the classical masterpieces, and in this case includes three Sonatines and Menuet Antique.