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Книги издательства «Dorling Kindersley»
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Get back to kitchen basics and learn to cook great food with Mary Berry. Do you want to cook fantastic food, but feel your kitchen skills aren't up to scratch? Let Mary Berry's How to Cook take you back to culinary basics and give you the confidence to succeed. Pick up fundamental techniques to create a range of delicious starters, mains, desserts and breads, taking you from start to finish, and explaining exactly what to do. Follow 12 key recipes, ideal for beginners: master these, and then use your new skills to whip up 100 mouth-watering recipes from Moroccan spiced lamb to pineapple upside-down cake. Whether it's boiling the perfect egg or making fantastic flaky pastry, serving up chicken cacciatore or lemon and apple tart, with tried and trusted guidance from one of Britain's most popular cookery writers, Mary Berry's How to Cook is the guide that will get you cooking. |
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Get cooking for friends with one of the best-known cookery writers in the UK, Mary Berry. We've moved away from formal dining to relaxed entertaining, enjoying meals around the kitchen table and easy-going buffets; here Mary Berry, in Supper for Friends, has put together a collection of recipes perfect for such occasions. Whip up over 60 mouth-watering treats for friends with these easy-to-follow recipes and create a tempting and well-balanced meal with Mary's menu planners. Plus preparation tips enable you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your friends making Supper for Friends the perfect book for entertaining. |
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The ultimate barbecue cookbook Fire up the charcoal, grab the tongs and discover how to use smoke, spice and sizzle to mouth-watering effect with Barbecue. Try rubs, mixes, marinades and finger-licking barbecue recipes from around the globe. Over 150 tasty meals include cardamom chicken tikka, prawns with salsa fresca, and chargrilled pineapple with rum glaze, plus you can complement your cooking with exciting salsas and sumptuous salads. Each barbecue recipe has full instructions for indoor grilling as well as outdoor barbecuing, with think-ahead tips telling you what can be done in advance. There's practical information on how to barbecue, using gas and charcoal, advice on the best tools, using fire safely and judging when food is ready to eat. Barbecue (previous ISBN 9781405319959) is the perfect guide to grilling, indoors and out. |
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Find a fitness workout that works for you with the home fitness bible. Whether you want to fit into your skinny jeans, brave a swimming costume in six weeks or squeeze in some exercise during your lunch break, The Fitness Book will help you find a workout that fits perfectly into your busy lifestyle. From stretching to strength-training and yoga to Pilates, over 500 exercises are covered plus questionnaires and tests help you identify the perfect workout for you. Tips on motivation and advice on healthy eating will keep you on the right track when the going gets tough. Easy to follow, enjoyable and achievable, The Fitness Book is your own gym membership for life so cancel your costly subscription and find a routine that really works for you. |
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This title contains 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure for aviation fans — in a new compact edition. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, take a sky-high journey through the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored. Recalling memorable events — record-breaking flights, aerial warfare and terrorist hijackings — this is the story of how man's dream to fly became a reality and central to modern history. It is endorsed by the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum and the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. |
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This title helps in impressive but achievable flower arranging. The Flower Book recognizes that we all love fresh flowers in our homes and want to keep them looking fabulous, without costing the earth or being too complicated. This book offers the solutions; with simple step-by-steps and clear photos, you can now create impressive but achievable flower arranging for all occasions — from pretty flowers in the home to striking bouquets for weddings. Featuring over 70 arrangements, this title uses 38 most widely available flowers. It is packed with insider tips and tricks for achieving stunning results with minimum effort and for keeping your flowers fresh and beautiful for as long as possible. There are also features on weddings throughout the year, showing you how to make beautiful pew ends, buttonholes and table arrangements for each season. While other flower arranging books look impressive, but leave you wondering just how to achieve such beautiful arrangements at home, this book isn't just about showing off, it's about showing how. |
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The definitive visual guide to cats The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens and is packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee. This extensive catalogue of cat breeds includes information on cat anatomy, cat behaviour and kitten and cat care, plus an authoritative care programme providing advice for every stage of your cat's life. You can learn how to understand your cat, how to handle your cat, the importance of play, first aid tips and much more. You'll also find fascinating facts about the celebration of cats in arts and culture and their place in magic and superstition. Filled with beautiful images of cats The Cat Encyclopedia (content previously used in The Complete Cat Breed Book 9781409380634) is a stunning celebration of this ever popular pet and is perfect for cat lovers everywhere. |
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The wonders of the natural world come to life in full colour in the ultimate book on animals and insects. The Animal Book is the complete guide to the natural world for curious children and budding naturalists. From the tiny toadstool to the giant oak, the smallest spider to the largest elephant, the wonders of life are here to see in stunning photo galleries. With over 1,500 species of animals and plants to learn about, The Animal Book is perfect for school projects and homework. The 'Tree of Life' at the start of the book will show you how species are connected, as well as guiding you through everything from microscopic life to fish, birds, reptiles and mammals. Ever wondered how a polar bear looks when trying to catch fish? Amazing full page pictures show you animals in their natural habitats, going about their lives. Fact boxes and amazing galleries take you on a complete learning journey. The Animal Book really is the ultimate book on the natural world, from A(moeba) to Z(ebra). |
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Top Gear's Richard Hammond is in the driving seat for this turbo-charged tour through the nuts and bolts of car technology — now in paperback! Underneath the bonnet of every car, there's a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science going on. G-force, combustion, power, you name it, a car's got it. Help your child discover all about the science of cars in this explosive tour. Find out how cars revolutionised the world, see how a car functions with jaw-dropping diagrams, cutaway drawings and cool graphics. Steer to the fundamental science behind the mechanics and then sit back for an exciting look into the future of minimal emissions, maximum fun. Plus, find great things your child will love to make and do. |
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This is the story of style — going behind the scenes of the fashion world. A gorgeous style guide for teenage girls who want to discover the stories behind their favourite looks, create their own style and learn what makes the fashion world tick! From corsets and camis to tailoring and trilby hats The Fashion Book is packed with stunning images and beautiful pictures of fashion's biggest trends and hidden secrets to teach you all there is to know about fashion. Through amazing features and illustrations you'll discover a unique look at fashion revealing how modern-day styles are created from street and catwalk trends, as well as cool looks from the past. Go behind the scenes of the exclusive fashion world where style icons, designers and top models reveal practical tips, trivia and secrets of the industry, from the rules of the frow to a day in the life of a catwalk model. Charting the changing shapes of clothing, including the highs and lows of heels, The Fashion Book is packed with colourful drawings and photographs that reveal the lively world of fashion. Use the practical tips and suggestions to make your own unique, stunning outfits at home that'll be the envy of all your friends! With over 50 unique fashion styles for you to try out and inside secrets from key designers and models in the fashion world you'll be clued up on the latest and greatest fashion trends that strutted onto our streets. |
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Discover the greatest story ever told. DK Children's Bible features more than 150 of the best loved stories from the Bible, covering both Old and New Testaments. Beautiful illustrations and colour photographs of artefacts and historical objects bring tales and characters to life, and pictures of famous biblical locations as they are today make this the perfect modern Bible. The meaning of each parable or story is explained and colourful maps of biblical sites mean you can find out exactly where they are in the world today. Read all about the adventures of Noah and the flood or Samson and the Lion in the Old Testament section, or how Jesus fed the five thousand and walked on water in the New Testament. All stories are told in a clear and exciting way that encourages young readers to read alone or with a helping hand. DK Children's Bible is the perfect introduction to one of the greatest stories ever told. |
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This title helps you discover the infamous beasts and magical monsters that dwell in mythology. The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters reveals a world of mythology and magic. Discover the fantastical tales and amazing worlds that these beasts and monsters inhabit, from Grendel's attack on Beowulf to Aztec legends and the fall of Atlantis. Classic myths and lesser-known legends are retold through eye-catching images, character exploration and family trees, while also exploring their origins, hidden meanings and similarities. With epic tales of brave heroes and evil deeds the Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters unravels the mythical world. |
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This is a beautiful treasury of 125 of the most familiar Bible texts from Old and New Testaments retold simply for the very young. |
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Quick, healthy home cooking has never been so easy! Run off your feet, and wondering how to cook a healthy and delicious family meal after work? Need to impress friends for dinner but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Then look no further. You can find over 700 fantastic recipes and 250 variations to suit today's busy lifestyle. Cook dinner in under 30 minutes, from preparing to serving. Packed with time-saving tips and techniques, cheats and clever ideas as well as mouth-watering photographs of every finished dish so you know exactly what you're aiming for. From family meals to express entertaining, here's how to make great food — fast. |
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This is your master guide to cooking meat. Know the cuts and master the skills, The Meat Book will help you conquer cooking meat, with over 300 meat recipes combined with expert advice about getting the best from quality meats and experimenting with more unusual cuts. With butchery courses on the rise and people wanting quality cuts of meat at a good price, The Meat Book is here to help you learn everything about cooking meat, from top to tail. You can try meat recipes such as oxtail stew, beef carpaccio and pork stir-fry, plus over 50 step-by-step techniques on how to cook a turkey, how to make sausages and more. All the mouth-watering recipes for pork, lamb, beef, poultry, game and offal include timing and temperature charts to make sure you get the perfect flavour, plus help with choosing which herbs go with different meats. To help you create tasty meat dishes there is a unique 'How to Butcher' section which provides illustrated step-by-steps and focuses on cuts of meat that can be easily butchered at home. You also get tips on how to use a meat thermometer, how to test for 'doneness' and how to experiment with flavour pairings. With expert advice from butchers on the best cooking techniques, The Meat Book is the perfect guide to help you prepare and cook delicious cuts of meat. |
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The Japanese and English Bilingual Visual Dictionary makes Japanese as simple as possible to learn, translate and retain key vocabulary. Completely updated to include over 10,000 fully illustrated terms in both Japanese and English. Arranged by theme the Japanese and English Bilingual Visual Dictionary covers an array of subjects: from eating out and shopping, to leisure, work, appearance and beyond, so you can find the word you need instantly. The Japanese and English Bilingual Visual Dictionary comes in a travel-sized and with a pronunciation guide so you will never be stuck for the right word again. |
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The Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary makes Russian simple for you to learn, translate and retain key vocabulary. Completely updated to include over 10,000 fully illustrated terms in both Russian and English. Arranged by theme the Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary covers an array of subjects: from eating out and shopping, to leisure, work, appearance and beyond, so you can find the word you need instantly. The Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is travel-sized so you will never be stuck for the right word again. |
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Great art movements and the paintings that inspired them. The Illustrated Story of Art is an innovative approach to understanding the history of art, from cave painting to the modern day, with pivotal works of art examined in the context of history, culture and the lives of their creators. This invaluable art reference book reveals the creative impulse behind every major art movement, from the Renaissance to Surrealism and abstract to pop art, with a visual timeline to show famous paintings and key events. Turning-point paintings that triggered movements are identified and explained as well as the influences behind the famous artworks such as technical advances, admired techniques of earlier artists, and changes in society. So you'll learn why Boudin's Beach Scene inspired the impressionist movement and why Monet's Grainstacks defined it. Vivid images of artistic masterpieces from each style and a glossary of terms make this an indispensable work of reference. Covering the evolution of each major art genre as well as featuring the famous paintings that ignited new artistic movements, The Illustrated Story of Art presents the history of art in a visually stunning way, that is perfect for art-lovers, exhibition-goers and anyone who appreciates great art. |
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Perfect your knife skills with the help of Michelin-starred chefs. Chopping, slicing, dicing, carving, filleting, and boning — knife skills are fundamental to good cooking, and Knife Skills demonstrates every technique with clear step-by-step colour photographs. Now in paperback and with a new cover look and written by Michelin-starred chefs, Marcus Wareing, Shaun Hill and Charlie Trotter, and Lyn Hall from the renowned La Petite Cuisine School of Cooking, discover how to cut to perfection from carving a roast and filleting fish to preparing fruit and vegetables. Plus, know your knives; find out which equipment to use for particular tasks and how to keep your utensils in peak condition. Choose your tools, sharpen your talents and master techniques to give you the culinary edge with Knife Skills. |
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The dinosaur world as you've never seen it before. Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! reveals jaw-dropping 3D dinosaur images which show each awe-inspiring creature in greater detail than ever before and bring the wonders of the dinosaur world to life. This is the only dinosaur encyclopedia you'll ever need, covering all the main dinosaur groups as well as marine reptiles, pterosaurs and other prehistoric animals. An all-new library of amazing 3D dinosaur images allow you a closer look at your favourite dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus Rex and Barosaurus, while new dinosaur facts and theories bring you up-to-date with the latest developments in the dinosaur world. Packed full of facts, charts, timelines and illustrations Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! explores the amazing dinosaur world bringing these prehistoric animals back to life. |
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