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Dorling Kindersley
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The family encyclopedia that shows you the world as you've never seen it before. DK Knowledge Encyclopedia offers a fascinating and ground-breaking visual approach to learning about the wonders of our world. An encyclopedia like no other, the DK Knowledge Encyclopedia uses the latest CGI technology to help you explore everything you've ever wanted to know more about, covering space, Earth, nature, the human body, history and culture, and science and technology in incredible detail. From 3D images of the sun and the inside of a shark to a 3D DNA strand and a model of Shakespeare's globe, this is an amazing visual introduction to every aspect of human knowledge. The DK Knowledge Encyclopedia makes tough subjects not only easy to follow, but utterly absorbing, making this an incredible reference book the whole family will return to time and again. |
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In the run-up to the latest James Bond film, Spectre, renowned photographer Rankin takes us from script to screen in Blood, Sweat and Bond: Behind the Scenes of Spectre, curating an ensemble of exclusive photography and cast and crew interviews. Also features contributions from celebrity photographers including Mary McCartney, Eliott Erwitt and Brigitte Lecombe. This is the first published book to preview the latest Bond film's cast, crew and locations. Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, Spectre features the return of Daniel Craig as legendary British secret agent James Bond. |
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The Sherlock Holmes Book chronicles every case of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson. The game is afoot and now you can discover every detail of Sherlock Holmes' world. From the first novel A Study in Scarlet, through to the masterpiece that is The Hound of the Baskervilles and the detective's last story, The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place, The Sherlock Holmes Book explores every facet of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most memorable creation. Discover how Holmes reaches his conclusions through deductive reasoning, plus in-depth biographies of key characters, from Holmes and Watson themselves to Inspector Lestrade, Mrs Hudson, and the detective's arch-enemy Professor Moriarty. Whether you're a fan of the books, movies or TV shows, The Sherlock Holmes Book offers all you want to know about the world-famous sleuth and his stories. |
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DK Touch and Feel is perfect for toddler development, early learning and helping your child join in the festive fun at Christmas Great for early learning and toddler development. Touch and Feel Christmas helps your toddler learn all about Christmas. From Father Christmas' beard to reindeer's squashy nose these bright, textured Christmas pictures help your child discover all the festive fun inside. You can read along together so your child can learn as they play. Feel teddy bear's bobbly jumper, the Christmas tree's baubles and lion's furry tummy in Touch and Feel Christmas. Let your toddler's little hands roam and feel all the different textures and Christmas pictures as they learn all about everyone's favourite time of year! With novelty Christmas pictures, simple text and interesting textures your toddler will love exploring the pages helping their development and sensory learning. Perfect for early learning encouraging tiny toddler fingers to explore! |
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Open your eyes to a world of discovery with Eyewonder. Travel deep into the oceans to discover all things shark with an extended and revised edition of Eyewonder Sharks. Now with eight extra pages packed with fun, educational activities and 100 themed stickers. From giant whale sharks and hammerheads to deadly great whites and bottom feeders, let your child discover about the lives of these amazing creatures. Plus, with activities such as 'Great Escape' and 'Facts Match' and four pages of incredible stickers, your child will be entertained time and time again. Fantastic facts and dramatic photographs will bring the underwater world of sharks to the surface and inspire your child with a love of learning and discovery. Eyewonder Sharks is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun! |
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Chunky peep hole book full of snowy animals, perfect for inquisitive toddlers Who Am I? Snowy Animals is full of bright, bold pictures of cute snowy animals that will keep your toddler engaged over and over again. Your child will love discovering who is hiding behind each fun page, as you read the clues together. Who lives at the South Pole? Who can't fly but is a good swimmer? It's a penguin! Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging word recognition, your toddler will love the playful and familiar guessing-game format. Watch as they investigate and explore each page — Who Am I? Snowy Animals is a perfect combination of learning and play. |
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Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus and browse through the beautiful image catalogues of everything from glassware to posters and typography to chairs. Arranged chronologically, from 1850 to the present day, follow the fascinating evolution of how design has influenced the look and functionality of the objects we use every day from telephones and cameras to toys, furniture and fashion. With profiles of iconic designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Gehry, and Philippe Starck and stunning images of buildings and interiors, Design: The Definitive Visual History is a true celebration of classic design and the perfect package for design lovers. |
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All the big ideas, simply explained — an innovative and accessible guide to economics. This title brings economics to life with The Economics Book, an essential guide to more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering everything from ancient theories right up to cutting-edge modern developments. From Aristotle to John Maynard Keynes and beyond, all the greatest economists and their theories are featured and the innovative graphics, step-by-step summaries and mind maps help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts. The Economics Book is perfect for economic students and anyone who has an interest in how economies work. |
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The Movie Book makes you an offer you can't refuse, chronicling more than 100 of the best movies ever made and bringing cinema to life. Beginning with the iconic La Voyage Dans La Lune from 1902, right through to Richard Linklater's ground breaking Boyhood, The Movie Book explores the rich history of cinema. The Movie Book covers early visionaries of the 1900's and the golden age of black and white films, to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi. Through iconic quotes and film stills, to posters, biographies, movie memorabilia and narrative timelines, discover every aspect of your favourite movies, as well as the films you need to see. Essential for anyone with a passion for cinema, The Movie Book is ready for it's close up. |
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The world's most fascinating maps explored and explained. Great Maps takes you on a journey through the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappa mundi to Google Earth. Each map provides a window into the age in which it was created and the world view at the time, as well as showing you what was known and unknown by people of the period. Great Maps includes over 55 maps from all around the world, from the first mercator atlas to the latest world maps, visually analysing each one with the help of graphic close-ups. You'll discover the story behind each map, why it was created, who it was for and how it was achieved and uncover how maps draw together navigation, propaganda, power, art and politics. You'll also be able to explore a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages and profiles of key cartographers and explorers, such as Juan de la Cosa, who created the beautiful maps that remain with us today. Great Maps is perfect for map lovers, students and armchair explorers of all ages. |
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This management handbook covers the most up-to-date thinking on key business issues, such as the impact of new technology and the Internet, customer focus, e-commerce, the new economy, and the globalization of business. The book includes a business directory of management organizations and institutions. |
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This is the series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket. Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Insects, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. Many-legged millipedes, spiders big and small, the hard-working bee — all are brought to life in amazing detail. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Insects will let you see their true sizes, discover where and how they live and what they eat, plus, find out about which creepy crawlies have enough venom to kill. |
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This is the series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket. Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Earth, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. You can learn about the geology and geography that make up our fascinating planet — from the white thunder of vast glaciers as they break free and fall into the sea, to earthquakes that tear ancient landscapes apart. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow, DK Pocket Eyewitness Earth will take you on an adventure involving volcanoes, mountain ranges and the bodies of water that take over so much of our world. |
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This is the series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket. Get fast facts at your fingertips with this DK Pocket Eyewitness: Rocks and Minerals, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. From igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks as well as hundreds of sparkling minerals, this pocket guide covers vital data on where and how they form; as well as explaining characteristics such as hardness, colour and lustre. With 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow. This mine of information will help you learn how to identify rocks and minerals in no time. |
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This is the series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket. Get fast facts at your fingertips with this DK Pocket Eyewitness: Sharks, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. From sharks and rays, skates and all their other relatives; find out exactly how large or small they are, where they swim and what they really eat. Plus, explore the anatomy of sharks and rays and learn about shark conservation. This title is presented with 160 pages of amazing encyclopedic stats and genius gem facts to provide extra wow. It's a smashing pocket guide to these predators of the deep. |
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«Sticker Activity Space» is packed with over 250 easy-peel, reusable full-colour stickers that you can use over and over again for hours of sticker-tastic fun. Fill the cosmic scenes with stickers and play the space games, from pairs to spot the odd one out, piece together a space suit and lots of other interactive puzzles and quizzes. These sticker activity books make learning fun and there are eight to collect — perfect for school projects. From the moon to the milky way — you'll find all the facts in here.» |
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Let your creativity run wild with Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Ultimate Stickerscapes. Containing more than 1,000 reusable stickers of new heroes, villains, and vehicles, Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Ultimate Stickerscapes includes 14 amazing backgrounds for you to create your own Star Wars: The Force Awakens scenes! |
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«Sticker Activity Car» is packed with over 250 easy-peel, reusable full-colour stickers that you can use over and over again for hours of sticker-tastic fun. Fill the scenes with stickers and play the games, from pairs to spot the odd one out, and lots of other turbo-charged puzzles and quizzes. These sticker activity books make learning fun and there are eight to collect. From the jeep to the jalopy and other amazing vehicle facts and stats — you'll find it all in here.» |
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Your toddler will enjoy a world of pop-up dog surprises with Pop-up Peekaboo! Woof! Woof! Your baby will love the bright photographs and 5 fun pop-out surprises from Pop-up Peekaboo! Woof! Woof! Four toys are looking for their pet dogs and they're all hiding behind the pop-up flaps. Splashy Dog is hiding in a bucket, Speedy Dog is behind the flowers and see if you can find Peepo Pup in a wheelbarrow. But where is Jumping Spot? Is she behind the colourful bricks? Open Pop-up Peekaboo! Woof! Woof! to find out. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the new dog and puppy-themed pop-outs in this highly popular series. Pop-up Peekaboo! Woof! Woof! is also great for developing imagination, early-thinking and memory skills. |
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This title is packed with pop-ups and giant flaps for a festive, fun children's book! This early learning peekaboo favourite for toddlers and babies has had a festive makeover! You can play peekaboo with your baby and hear them giggle in delight as hidden Christmas surprises are revealed under the giant flaps and pop-ups! You can read together and find Christmas presents and a glittering snowman; then explore the soft, shiny and bumpy textures. Where's Christmas baby gone, is she behind the present? And who will you discover behind the snowflakes? Find them all, they are waiting to say Peekaboo! An award-winning series for babies Peekaboo is perfect for early learning, developing imagination, early-thinking and memory skills. |
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