Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British publisher renowned for its visually rich, illustrated reference books catering to both adult and child audiences. Publishing in 62 languages, DK covers a vast spectrum of subjects, from travel and cooking to science and history. As part of Penguin Random House, the company prioritizes clear, engaging presentations of information. DK aims to make knowledge accessible and captivating through its diverse range of titles.
Take a fresh look at India's great epic with The Illustrated Mahabharata and rediscover the lost kingdoms, dynasties, and characters of the Mahabharata.Follow the tale as it unfolds through 18 parvas with stunning photographs, paintings, sculptures, and historical artefacts. Discover the principal characters of the Mahabharata and their family trees, and understand key moments from the birth of Pandavas and Kauravas to the death of the elders.Know the Mahabharata with this beautiful retelling of India's greatest epic.
Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Prague covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Prague will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, whether you want to explore the largest castle complex in the world, take a stroll along the picturesque Vltava River, discover the architectural pearls among the winding alleys of the Old Town, or enjoy some of the best lager on the planet. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Prague . - Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Prague. - Expanded and far more comprehensive, new laminated pull-out map now includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes to make it even easier to use. - Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. - New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. - Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. - New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. A free pull-out city map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Prague . Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.
The Definitive Visual History of Land and Air Transportation
Cars, Trains and Planes chronicles the history of mechanized transportation in awesome detail. Explore hundreds of machines from the first steam engines to the newest high-speed trains; the Model T to the latest hybrids and the Wright Flyer to stealth fighter jets. Celebrate the amazing machines that keep the world on the move.
Swing through 50 years of amazing Spider-Man history! From Spider-Man's first appearance in Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Amazing Fantasy #15, to the first time the wall-crawler donned his black suit, to the moment Miles Morales took up the webbed mantle in the Ultimate universe, this visually stunning book chronicles the history and development of Marvel's favourite hero alongside real-world events. Spectacular original artwork from artists such as John Romita Sr., Todd McFarlane and Mark Bagley combines with expert text covering debuts of Spider-Man's most dangerous villains, key storylines and writers and artists who have brought the web-slinger to life, making Spider-Man Chronicle a thrilling comic-book adventure!
