Dorling Kindersley Books

From the publishers of the award-winning Knowledge Encyclopedia comes Space! Truly encyclopedic in scope and fully up-to-date covering the stars and planets, space exploration, and the night sky, Space! is packed with amazing facts and NASA images revealing the wonders of the cosmos - from black holes to the big bang to the planets. Using computer-generated 3D models to explore and open up the most amazing objects in the universe, showing each object in incredible detail, Space! is bursting with facts, infographics, and data boxes. Every topic is covered in depth and detail while remaining easy to understand at a glance. With fresh content, up-to-date images, and crystal-clear, hi-tech design, Space! is a bold new approach to family reference.

Suitable for school projects and homework, this title focuses on animals and insects. It offers a guide to the natural world for curious children and budding naturalists.

Have hands-on fun teaching your toddler first words with this tabbed board book from My First With lots of fun-filled pictures, simple questions and things to name, your toddler will love learning first words using this colourful board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages using the intriguing picture tabs; identify the goldfish, teddy and car, and even encourage them to choose their favourite pet! Makes teaching your toddler first words as easy as a, b, c.

Get lost in the beauty of the natural world in this captivating collection of botanical stickers.Page after page is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of ornamental flowers, tropical ferns, and other exotic plants and fungi.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand botanically themed images. Use the stickers for scrapbooking and stationery, create gorgeous artwork, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

"Read and understand one of the world's greatest epics like never before. Created in consultation with renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, The illustrated Mahabharata retells and explains stories from all 18 chapters, as well as the Harivamsha, in a uniquely accessible and visually stunning way. It also includes shlokas, and their translations, from the Bhagavad Gita. Discover more about the central characters of this ancient Sanskrit poem--their contributions, strengths, and weaknesses--and explore the lost kingdoms and ancient dynasties"--

Over 2,000 photographs, Illustrations and maps Cutaways and floorplans of all the major sights Walks, scenic routes and thematic tours in Paris and the regions Where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around A pleasurable read with ravishing photography plus maps and plans of supreme quality - The Observer No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one - The Independent Eyewitness wins hands down - The Daily Telegraph Succinct and beautifully designed, the books double as souvenirs - The Sunday Times ANNUALLY REVISED

Features on key figures from Adam and Abraham to Peter and Paul, and important sites such as Jericho, Jerusalem, and Mount Sinai explain their significance, while context features give the cultural backdrop of daily life in biblical times.

Discover the incredible stories and myths behind your favorite animals whether it s how the koala got its name, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the sun across the sky. Children will pore over the spectacular photographs, including detailed close-ups, and learn fun facts at the same time.

Learn more about the ideas and beliefs key to the teachings of the most widely printed religious book of all time, in this perfect introduction to The Bible. The Bible Book features breakdowns of some of the most well-known passages ever written from The Bible. Looking at more than 100 of the most important Old and New Testament stories through beautiful and easy-to-follow spreads, The Bible Book profiles key figures, from Adam and Eve to Peter and Paul, locations, such as Jerusalem and Rome and essential theological theories, like the Trinity, to help create a clear insight into Christianity. Packed with biblical quotes, flowcharts and infographics explaining significant concepts clearly and simply, The Bible Book is perfect for anyone with an interest in religion.

From the build-up of hostility in the years leading up to the war, through to the reverberations still felt in the aftermath, this is a compelling, accessible and immediate history of World War II.

Updated edition of this complete A-Z of Marvel characters created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics. Are you a comic-book fan, obsessed by superheroes? This unique A-Z of more than 1,000 classic characters created by comic giant Marvel will satisfy any super-thirst for knowledge. Get closer to Spider-Man, the Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men and more...... all your favourite superheroes and villains are here, as well as some weird and wonderful one-offs. Knock-out double-page features celebrate some of the biggest Marvel stars with intimate details on their powers, titanic clashes and action-packed careers. Jam packed with things you never knew, as well as original, Marvel comic-book art - the power and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page.

Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest. These and more are all to be found in The Planets. The Sun’s gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entourage of moons, as well as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Planets takes you on a dazzling visual tour. From the Solar System’s fiery heart, travel to rocky worlds such as tiny Mercury scorched by the Sun. Then witness Venus swathed in a sulfurous haze, and go to the outer reaches to visit planets such as gas giant Jupiter, which is 120 times the size of Earth. Using 3-D models and photography from NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets describes each one, as well as the extraordinary endeavors of space exploration. Edited by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book is enthralling reading for everyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.

An amazing encyclopedia with a ground-breaking new visual approach to science, illustrated with jaw-dropping details of the natural world and the wonders of the Universe. Stunning computer-generated images pack the pages of this encyclopedia to reveal and explain spectacular aspects of the scientific world. Bursting with astonishing 3D images, Knowledge Encyclopedia Science!shows core science in stunning detail, from atomic particles and universal forces to life in all its diversity. Illustrated in colour throughout, this book is packed with essential information and quirky facts that will appeal to both curious children and interested adults. Easy-to-read, informative text encourages reading, and stunning artworks created with the latest CGI technology make it fun for families to learn something new on every page. Adopting an inventive approach to science that goes beyond the basic school curriculum,Knowledge Encyclopedia Science! interweaves core physics, chemistry, and biology topics with space exploration, life on Earth, and amazing views inside the human body, while chapters on materials and machines bring fundamental forces and chemical reactions to life. A perfect gift book for children aged 9 +, this science encyclopedia will become an indispensable homework aid for every household.

Get lost in the beauty of the natural world in this captivating collection of botanical stickers. Page after page is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of ornamental flowers, tropical ferns, and other exotic plants and fungi. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand botanically themed images. Use the stickers for scrapbooking and stationery, create gorgeous artwork, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

A picture-packed, fact-filled guide to the rocks beneath your feet. Explore volcanic rocks, shiny gemstones, colourful minerals, ancient marble, and fallen meteorites and find out how they all came to be. From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning collection of facts and photos leaves no stone unturned. Did you know that every rock is a combination of one or more minerals? And that marble was first used in ancient Greece but still forms deep underground as you read this? Or that vibrant paints can be made from minerals, while some precious metals can grow in twisting shapes? Almost 20,000 meteorites land on our planet every year, but what does a space rock actually look like? Find out how to spot minerals and fossils, discover how crystals grow, and what you need to start your own collection.

This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" - from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques. Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Football Book reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men's World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Bold step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world.

A picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? Find out all the answers in Eyewitness Shark, and many more weird and wonderful facts. Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. Read about the broad finned angel sharks, the flathead hammerhead, and learn how the cookiecutter, wobbegong, and megamouth sharks get their names. Learn, too, about their relatives, the manta rays and skates. Eyewitness Shark even takes you inside a shark to learn how it eats and breathes. It explains, too, how they can swim so fast and different tail shapes affect the way each species moves. You'll see for yourself how a lemon shark is born, and which looks stranger, the hammerhead or the horn shark. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Designed for preschool learning, this first numbers book engages toddlers with counting activities, reading exercises, and simple questions. It encourages parents to read alongside their children, fostering observational and math skills as young learners recognize quantities and numbers in a fun and interactive way.

DK's Children's Illustrated Atlas brings geography to life; packed with more than 50 colourful maps for kids and fascinating facts about the countries of the world. Each map is bursting with information, such as climates, populations, famous sites, mountains and rivers, and natural wonders of the world. The atlas also includes a world map, with a political map for each continent. Through each map children are shown how to read a map and use a key, compass and scale. Charming and informative, the Children's Illustrated Atlas is a key addition to every child's library

A stunning exploration of over 80 famous artists and their fascinating lives, from Leonardo da Vinci to Frida Kahlo. Artists: Their Lives and Works tells the inspiring stories behind the world's most famous masterpieces and their creators, including their influences, development, friendships, loves, and rivalries. Discover the often tumultuous lives of iconic artists including Raphael, Hogarth, van Gogh, O'Keeffe, Magritte, Warhol, and Kiefer. Uncover the unconventional tales of the artists' lives, including Holbein's matchmaking portraits for Henry VIII, Caravaggio's thuggish reactions to a badly-cooked artichoke, and the many romantic affairs of Picasso. Lavishly illustrated biographies for every artist reveal these visionaries at work in their studios, as well as the unique techniques, artworks, and personalities that made them into legends. Featuring a foreword by Andrew Graham-Dixon, Artists: Their Lives and Works is the ideal gift for art lovers old and young, and a uniquely fascinating look at the lives of these creators.

Explore the wonders of history, space, the natural world and more with Picturepedia. Packed with over 10,000 stunning photographs and illustrations, it's a mini-encyclopedia for kids on every page! From astonishing insects and outer-space to musical instruments and fascinating animals, Picturepedia explains every topic under (and including) the sun. Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life using photographs, explore the human body through graphics and discover galleries of musical instruments in Picturepedia. Ideal for homework, projects or young curious minds, Picturepedia is a must-have encyclopedia for kids.

Packed with clear instructions and essential information on ingredients, special equipment, and storage, Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking contains everything you need to bake with confidence. Every area of baking is covered in Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking , with 350 recipes covering a huge range of sweet and savory classics including quiches, pies, breads, and cookies. Classic recipes such as quiche lorraine and New York cheesecake are demystified and presented in a clear and accessible step-by-step format. If you want to produce the perfect tart, bake a cake fit for a king, or serve up a souffle that won't sink, Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking will guide you through every single stage with clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions that have proved so popular with DK's readers.

Providing all the vital information you need on drugs, this book helps you learn how they work, what they treat, their risks, benefits and side effects, and how to use them safely and effectively. It also includes detailed descriptions and facts on 278 commonly used medicines including the latest on travel immunisations.

All the most important science topics for kids, from magnets and sound waves to flight and search engines, are simply explained in this fun and informative illustrated STEM book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects.First How Things Work Encyclopedia covers everything children aged 5-9 need to know. What makes rockets go? How does electricity work? Why do we sometimes see rainbows in the sky? This book follows the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and provides a strong foundation for science and STEM learning through the rest of the school years.This is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about the inner workings of the world around them. It introduces exciting areas of science that will get kids hooked on learning about how things work, including levers, light bulbs, engines, and roller-coasters.This book sits in DK's popular First Reference series, which is perfect for kids who want to explore the world around them.

From probability to statistics and from algebra to geometry, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision. Each topic on the Maths curriculum is broken down into bite size chunks, to make it simple to understand and accessible for all students. There are colourful diagrams and graphs to make each concept crystal clear and bring maths into focus for visual learners and even the most reluctant mathematicians. Information panels explore certain topics in greater detail, from calculations worked through step-by-step to stories about maths in the real world. For revision, there are practice questions to test your understanding and handy "Key facts" boxes that provide bullet points that you can easily memorise. [UK emphasis]

Capture the splendour of sea life with this alluring collection of stickers. Enjoy over a thousand vintage drawings that portray the majestic beauty of the ocean and the simple pleasure of a day at the beach. Detailed illustrations of shells, fish and coral, unveil spectacular marine life on the seashore and on the seabed. This lavishly bound hardback book with decorative foil is the perfect gift for crafters, scrapbookers, and those who enjoy beautiful imagery of sea life. Use these beautiful stickers to decorate your personal items or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

Open your eyes to a world of discovery and take an incredible journey around planet Earth. This book explores the power and beauty of our world, from catastrophic earthquakes and volcanoes to wonderful waterfalls and other natural phenomenon.

Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and the rise of modern robotics, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time. You'll find yourself transported into the past through engaging explanations, incredible illustrations, phenomenal photographs, and jaw-dropping computer-generated images. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series will inspire young readers with its vivid depictions of history and its comprehensive and authoritative information on a huge range of topics. Highly detailed CGI images bring subjects to life, allowing readers to peer inside ancient buildings, marvel at elaborate outfits, and become transported into the battles of history. Journey through history from our earliest ancestors right up to the world we live in today.

Explore the amazing Star Wars(tm) galaxy in stunning full-colour artworks. Incredible cross-section artworks, maps, illustrations, and photographs show the key worlds, cities, and battles of the Star Wars saga in more detail than ever before. This edition is packed with brand new imagery of major Star Wars locations, including Starkiller Base, Maz's castle, and Rey's AT-AT home. Star Wars: Complete Locations is a must-have for any avid Star Wars fan, and an essential guide for anyone wanting to find their way around the galaxy far, far away. Features a foreword by Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm's Vice President & Executive Creative Director © & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD.

A collection of over 100 delicious recipes that inspires kids in the kitchen. It includes such recipes as fruit smoothies, chicken wraps, and cupcakes that encourage your child to cook up delicious snacks, main courses, biscuits, breads, cakes and treats.

The most comprehensive history of Marvel Comics ever published, this book explores Marvel's fascinating story, decade by decade, year by year, month by month. Chronologically documenting everything from the company's beginnings as Timely Comics in the late 1930s to the present day, this is the definitive account of Marvel Super Heroes and the company that created them. This new edition is fully updated for 2017, with exciting new coverage of Thor, Captain America and the hugely important Secret Wars

Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world.

Explore the lives and achievements of history's most important military figures with this illustrated guide to military men and women. Featuring more than 100 key generals and military leaders from Alexander the Great to Winston Churchill, Masters of War takes you on a visual chronological journey of military history and the people behind the battles that have shaped it, starting in ancient Egypt and coming up to date with World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East. Profiles include Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, Genghis Khan, Oliver Cromwell, Napoleon, Horatio Nelson, Otto von Bismarck, Simon Bolivar, Ulysses Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, Mao Zedong, and many more. Biographies reveal the details of each leader's life and achievements, while paintings, photographs, and artefacts bring their stories to life. The book also features the uniforms and equipment of soldiers throughout history. Each object is accompanied with a short description of its importance, from the swords and spears of early warfare to the guns and uniforms of the modern era.

A guide to bird-watching for beginners. It Features over 150 common European birds, habitat overviews that show you what to look for where and commonly confused birds are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification. It also serves as a reference for seasoned bird-watcher.

Woodwork: Step-by-Step is the next title in DK's bestselling Step-by-Step series. A perfect starting point for anyone new to the art of woodwork, the book explains more than 100 techniques and eight achievable projects with clear photography and instructions. Gallery spreads show the equipment, materials, and woods readers will need to make practical and inspired projects from a simple shelf to a complex chair. Students, hobbyists, and crafters looking to develop an understanding of woodwork basics will find Woodwork: Step-by-Step an invaluable reference. Content previously published as part of Woodwork: A Step-by-Step Photographic Guide to Successful Woodworking.

A School Like Mine is an amazing children's book exploring schools around the world through the eyes of pupils. A modern take on DK's classic children's book reveals the lives of children as they learn at school in their own words. See school activities, classrooms, and playtime in photographs that will appeal to all children curious to learn about the lives of other schoolchildren on every continent. With classic DK design and text, using children's own words, children will take a journey around the world to discover A School Just Like Mine

Key maths vocabulary and concepts for young children are simply explained in this friendly and informative reference book. Clear, accessible pictures and diagrams support this first introduction to numbers, calculating, measuring, geometry, and data-collecting, making basic maths skills easier to understand. Packed with key terms and useful tips to help remember as well as practical examples of maths in daily life, First Reference Maths is ideal even for reluctant kids. Place value, number bonds, multiplication tables, and fractions are just a few of the maths concepts explained and reinforced in a variety of ways for children with different learning styles. Covering everything a young child needs to know and useful for parents to understand the latest maths-teaching methods, this unique reference book follows the curriculum for Early Learning and provides a strong foundation for maths learning through the rest of the school years. A perfect homework help to support children as they take their first steps in maths and build confidence

Banish back pain and strengthen your back and neck with this clear and practical illustrated guide to a healthy back. Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. This can affect sleep as well as daily tasks and so impacts significantly on quality of life. BMA Bad Back Book tackles the problem step by step, from finding out what the problem is to treatment, exercises, pain relief, and maintenance. Whether you're looking for immediate back and neck treatment or ways to prevent injuries recurring, the illustrated step-by-step exercises show you what to do to. A practical guide, endorsed by the British Medical Association, this book also features invaluable advice on coping with neck and back pain and getting the best results from rehabilitation. Whether you are an active sports enthusiast or a sedentary office worker, BMA Bad Back Book will help you stay fit, healthy, and pain free.

Discover how medicines work, what they treat, their risks, benefits, and side effects from this new edition. Clear and easy-to-use, this guide explains what the major drug groups are and what they are used for. It explains how drugs work, dosage and side-effects, and possible interactions with other medicines. Clear, concise, and jargon-free, the book provides guidance for anybody taking medication or wanting to know more about the drugs used in common medical practice.

Do you long to create the garden of your dreams? Turn ideas into reality with this brand new edition of the classic design bible. Whatever the size of your garden space, and whether starting with a blank canvas or renewing an existing garden, this in-depth manual offers fresh, achievable ideas.Produced to the Royal Horticultural Society gold standard by a team of award-winning garden designers, this book will guide you through every stage of the creative and practical process. Learn you to visualize your ideas, develop plans, plot out, build and landscape, select the right plants, and apply the finishing touches to make your garden the ideal reflection of your tastes and creativity.With a refreshed look and extensive new content reflecting current trends, including wildlife-friendly and sustainable practices, this 5th edition of the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design combines style with substance and responsibility to help transform your outdoor space.

This fun and busy picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 words about the lives of animals around the world. Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, it introduces key concepts about wildlife and the natural world, while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating topics, such as how animals protect themselves, their daily routines, and how species have adapted to different environments. 1000 Animal Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife around the world. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills, and nurture a love of animals and the environment.

The fully updated edition of DK's bestselling Knowledge Encyclopedia Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet. This fully updated third edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia will continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on a huge range of topics. You'll find yourself totally absorbed in complex subjects, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, stunning photographs, and awe-inspiring 3D images. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. Look at what makes the human brain so special and find out how the body's cells make energy. Journey through history from the earliest life forms right up to our world today. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualized in incredible detail, inside and out, providing a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect of human knowledge.

Everything you need to master quilting, patchwork, and appliqué, and make beautiful gifts and items for the home. Do you want to design and stitch your own unique quilts and other quilting projects at home? Quilt Step by Step will show you how. Discover what the essential tools and materials are to get started, then master the key techniques and stitches with simple step-by-step photography and explanations, including using traditional and modern patchwork block designs. Then be inspired with 15 fabulous projects to try, from bags and toys to cushions and quilts - you'll learn everything you need to know to create unique gifts and treasured keepsakes at home. Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this book is ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced quilters looking to build on their skills and refresh their techniques.

Get a fit, toned body while reaching new heights of sexual bliss with exciting sex positions designed to work key muscle groups for both partners. In Kama Sutra Workouteach sexercise is clearly illustrated, and includes stats and tips to help maximize your workout. Heart rate and flexibility ratings allow you to choose positions based on your level of fitness, then build your strength for more challenging positions. Whether you're in the mood for a high-intensity quickie or a lovemaking marathon, Kama Sutra Workoutwill help to get you physically fit and sexually satisfied. You'll never want to skip your workout when it feels this good!

A stunning and comprehensive encyclopaedia will appeal to anyone fascinated by the night sky, from families to dedicated astronomy enthusiasts and students.

Focusing on essential early math concepts, this interactive book transforms learning into a fun experience with over 50 engaging elements. It covers key subjects such as shapes, patterns, telling time, symmetry, addition, subtraction, and measurement. Through pop-ups, flaps, and pull tabs, Amazing Visual Math turns what can be a tedious subject into an entertaining hands-on journey, making it ideal for young learners eager to explore mathematics.

Strength training has been proven to have a beneficial effect on our body image and health. This guide helps in building and sculpting a better physique, whether your aim is to increase muscle bulk, tone up, or improve your strength and endurance. It offers a simple approach to the subject, with an emphasis on demonstration of optimum technique.

Capture the delicate beauty of the great outdoors with this enchanting collection of stickers.Page after page of this book is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of creatures that soar, flutter, and glide.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand bird- and insect-themed stickers, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

A Little Course in Baking takes you from complete beginner to being able to bake over 65 delicious recipes. Start simple with easy-mix cookies, non- pastry tarts and quick breads, build on your skills with simple layered cakes and quiches and show off with roulades and macarons.

Presents an A-Z BMA visual guide to over 7,000 medical terms including symptoms, diseases, drugs and treatments. This book includes 3,000 diseases, disorders, conditions and symptoms, information on diagnosis & treatment, a wide range of drugs & tests, new & established surgical procedures and explanations of medical terms.

Explores every aspect of the Second World War from the impact of World War I and the implication of unstable peace to the significant events that sparked the path to war.

Presents a visual history of the American Civil War. Visually arresting and comprehensive, this book covers the history, causes and consequences of the conflict, providing eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, key profiles of military leaders and clear timelines that give an instant... číst celé

A guide to homemade natural remedies, make-up looks and at-home therapies that enhance your natural beauty. It shows you how to prepare products in your own home that are guaranteed to make your whole body look and feel gorgeous. It comes with over 100 organic product recipes, such as anti-ageing eye creams and exfoliating masks.

Find out what you're taking with the 'BMA Concise Guide to Medicine and Drugs', the pocket-sized guide to more than 2,500 prescription and over-the-counter drugs from Britain's leading medical authority, the BMA

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting expedition through the wonders of the plant kingdom.Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees. Find out about the weirdest, smelliest, and deadliest flowers. Which plants eat insects? How do cacti store water? What flower looks like a bee? Where is the tallest tree in the world? Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious world of plants to find the answers to these and many more questions.Each type of plant - such as a flowering plant, a tree, a grass, or cactus - is examined close-up, with examples shown from all angles and in cross-section. Picture-filled galleries also show the wonderful variety of plants on different themes, from the habitats they grow in to the plants that supply us with our staple foods. But Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly strange plants, such as trees with fruits like a giant's fingers, orchids that look like monkey faces, seeds that spin like helicopters, and trees that drip poison.So open this amazing book and find out more about the world of trees, leaves, flowers, and seeds.

Trace the epic history of World War 2 across the globe with more than 100 maps. Includes a foreword by Peter Snow, broadcaster and historian. In this stunning visual history book, purpose-made maps tell the story of the Second World War from the rise of the Axis powers to the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and beyond. Each map is rich with detail and graphics, helping you to chart the progress of key events of World War II on land, sea, and air, such as the Dunkirk evacuation, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the siege of Stalingrad.As well as purpose-made maps, historical maps from both Allied and Axis countries offer unique insights into the events. There are also timelines to help you follow the story as it unfolds, while narrative overviews explain the social, economic, political, and technical developments at the time. Fascinating, large-scale pictures introduce topics such as the Holocaust, blitzkrieg, kamikaze warfare, and code-breaking.Written by a team of historians headed by Richard Overy as consultant, World War II Map by Map examines how the deadliest conflict in history changed the face of our world. It is perfect for students, general readers, and military history enthusiasts.

With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, Korean language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourists and business travellers alike, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying language. The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary. The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Korean word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.

Travel through the ages, year by year, in this visual history for children told on a timeline that stretches from prehistoric times to the modern day.In this updated volume, the timeline reaches 2018, documenting recent events, including the Syrian War and the continuing exploration of space by the Juno and New Horizons probes. This unique book joins the dots of history by putting historic events across the world on one timeline, including prehistoric people, key civilizations (Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, and Incas), world exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the American Civil War, the world wars, and humans on the Moon.Every page is packed with pictures and original artefacts, to give a snapshot of an era. There are also features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire, or the fall of Communism. "Child of the Time" explores the lives of children in history, from the tough training of a Spartan warrior to the lives of young pioneers on a wagon train heading west across America in the 20th century. A "Moment in Time" freeze-frames a particularly historic event, such as the first flight of the Wright Brothers.DK's History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before.

Learn all about these natural disasters, their destructive impact and how they form. Find out how long eruptions last, what tectonic plates are and why these natural phenomena occur.

The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.

The diversity and drama of the bird world is brought to breathtaking life in an encyclopedic new edition This photographic guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,280 species, pictured in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference was produced by a team of expert contributors and revised with BirdLife International. Bird's species catalogue showcases birds from hummingbirds to eagles, each with a description, distribution map, and data file, and most have a photograph. Organized in taxonomic groups, the catalogue has detailed introductions to every major bird order. The passerines (perching birds; the largest order) alone occupy 158 pages, and most of their families, such as larks or fairywrens, have their own introductions. Nearly 100 further pages cover bird biology in vivid detail - their anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitats, and migrations. All this, and special features on the world's most impressive birdwatching locations, make Bird "A must-have reference for every bird enthusiast" (BBC Wildlife Magazine)

"Every country profile is packed with photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts."--Provided by publisher

A fantastic first book on what happens in the sky, Nature Explorers Weather is the perfect companion for children eager to understand why it rains or shines. Discover how a weather forecast is predicted, what makes a rainbow, and how to build your own barometer. With exciting activities, like cloud spotting, and plenty of facts, Nature Explorers Weather is a must for children curious about the weather and keen to explore the world.

If your child likes tractors and diggers, they'll love this illustrated children's book. It is the easiest and safest way to get close to these extra-large machines. From exciting vintage tractors and farming machines to the latest state-of-the-art John Deere, Total Tractor presents these mighty machines in all their glory. Travel through time with the pictures of tractors through the ages. Discover historic steam engines in fascinating detail and follow their development right up to the present day. See more than just the tractors and farm machinery that grow our food, as you explore the different types and uses of tractors, such as the bulldozers and diggers in the city and the giant saw-wielding forestry tractors. Total Tractor reveals essential facts and stats including pulling power, tyre size, and much more. Large scale, big pictures of tractors reveal the intricate parts of the machine and a driver's-eye view puts you in the cab. See tractors in action ploughing, planting, building and breaking, plus step into the world of tractor competitions and find out how to win at tractor pulling.

Presents and dissects one of the most tragic events of the 20th Century in a dramatic insight into the Titanic's construction and fit-out, to its maiden voyage. This title includes the tales of the people on board including the captain, members of the crew, and passengers from first, second, and third class.

A Life Like Mine How children live around the world. All over the world children are leading their lives in completely different and fascinating ways. Faced with many challenges, they all have one thing in common - a passion for life. DK and UNICEF combine their inspirational forces to give a remarkable insight into the lives in this book. Guided by the promises of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child you will meet many children, each of whom has a unique and uplifting story to tell.

From the watch Napoleon used to synchronize with his generals at Waterloo and Chinese David vases believed to be the oldest example of blue and white porcelain to the US Constitution and the Mayan Dresden codex, the oldest book written in the Americas, History of the World in 1,000 Objects provides a completely fresh perspective on the history of the world.With objects revealing how our ancestors lived, what they believed and valued, and how these items helped shape civilization, History of the World in 1,000 Objects contains a treasure trove of human creativity from earliest cultures to the present day. Objects are grouped chronologically, under key themes, from art to the history of technology, and together help paint a unique picture that provides detailed insight into each culture.In addition to stunning specially-commissioned photographs, History of the World in 1,000 Objects is packed with timelines and maps that make it easy to compare how people lived at different times and in different parts of the world.

For the ultimate 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' fan comes the ultimate guide to all 100 episodes of the TV series. Every single episode has its own page featuring plot synopsis, key characters, spaceships, vehicles, weapons, gadgets and even some series secrets that you might have missed first time around.

A practical, no-nonsense approach to building core strength, "Core Strength Training" will help beginners and fitness fanatics improve mobility, correct poor posture, relieve pain, and add to overall fitness. "Core Strength Training" features more than 150 core exercises accompanied by step-by-step instructions and art, as well as hints and tips for perfecting technique and avoiding injury and illustrations illuminating various muscle groups.

Lift-the-flap and learn your animal ABCsAnimal Alphabet is a lift-the-flap, entertaining picture book that helps toddlers learn their ABCs. Children will love lifting the flap of a letter to reveal an animal underneath and discovering other fun facts along the way.The animal-themed first words have clues to help word recognition, and all the answers are under the flaps with extra vocabulary. Intriguing flaps and lively pictures show toddlers their favourite animals in context plus alliteration and word labels are the perfect combination of hands-on learning and entertainment.Encourage early-learning and first-reading skills through hands-on activities and amazing animal illustrations with Animal Alphabet.

Offers an introduction to encyclopedias for any child. This title is packed with easy-to-read words, detailed images and exciting topics to engage your child in learning in a new way. It is sorted into themes, to make finding information and learning new things easy.

Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? Are sports the same as games? What does a midfielder do in soccer? What are bogeys, eagles, and birdies in golf? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized sports book for children. With all major team and individual sports organized into clear categories, you can navigate easily to your favourite sport and others like it. Vibrant, clear illustrations and photographs accompany bite-sized chunks of information on gameplay, rules of scoring, court and field sizes, and even equipment for different types of sport and sporting events. Find out more with stats on record breakers and top competitors in every sport. Go deeper with the reference pages on exciting achievements as well as the many sports associations and competitions on the planet.

A guide to over 350 French cheeses from Alsace to Vancluse, this illustrated book covers classic French cheeses to little-known regional specialities. It features factboxes detailing the characteristics of each cheese, how they are made and tasting and storing tips. It shows cheese lovers, what to look for and where to find it.

The DK Eyewitness Travel GuideBelgium & Luxembourg will lead you straight to the best attractions Belgium & Luxembourg has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guidealso includes in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights and comes complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, and there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. The DK Eyewitness Travel GuideBelgium & Luxembourg shows you what others only tell you.

Open this book to reveal a brain-bursting collection of incredible information! See the world differently. Discover 13 extraordinary and esssential facts about every topic under the Sun, from Roman legionaries to diamonds and dinosaurs. Then find out whether the mysterious 13 1/2 fact is true - or false! -- Cover

"A comprehensive A-Z of thousands of medical terms and conditions. The latest information on disorders, symptoms, tests, and treatments. Extensive cross-referencing for fast access to related topics." back cover

A fantastic first book on our Universe, this is the perfect companion for budding astronomers ages 6 and up eager to understand all about the Earth's place in space. Discover what a star is, how the Moon looks close up, and what tools astronomers use to look at space. Nature Explorer Night Sky encourages little explorers to get outside and covers all the key objects that children will want to learn about, including meteors, comets, asteroids, the Sun, the zodiac, and the patterns we call constellations. With exciting activities, such as how to look at the Sun safely, and plenty of fun space facts, this beautiful book is a must for children curious about the night sky.

A complete and comprehensive children's book about sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons. This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sports such as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you're a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this book has it all. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci's Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics. Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more - this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere.