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Dorling Kindersley
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Create your dream garden, no matter how small your spaceIf you've always wanted to grow beautiful plants and tasty fruit and veg, but don't feel you have the space, Small Space Big Ideas can show you how. Whether you have a tiny studio flat or just a bit of balcony space, you can grow a beautiful small garden, from nothing more than a window box, step, staircase, wall, porch or patio.Small Space Big Ideas is full of small garden ideas to inspire you to make creative use of every possible growing space in your home- and find some you never knew existed! 40 step-by-step projects draw on inexpensive upcycling ideas and home-made style with useful techniques for small space gardening, such as installing water systems and outdoor electricity. You'll be guided through how to assess your small garden site and how to cope with growing conditions associated with small gardens. Beautiful projects such as prairie-style balcony planting and exotic hanging baskets will brighten up your home and if you want to be part of the grow-your-own trend there are projects for edibles, such as summer salads from your windowsill and herbs on your staircase. Small Space Big Ideas is perfect for anyone looking to add a little bit of Eden to their patio, balcony garden, hanging baskets, roof garden or vertical garden. |
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Snake is the essential visual guide to the world of serpents, featuring more than 3,000 species. With a fresh new look, updated classifications, stunning photography and amazing artworks, Snake is the most up-to-date reference for all herpetologists. Packed with fascinating facts such as physical and behavioural characteristics, with information about snake evolution, habitats, reproductive behaviour, feeding, defence and much more on 60 snakes, from the Rainbow Boa to the Tropical Rattlesnake. Plus a complete directory lists all 3,000 known species of these fascinating reptiles, including venomous snakes such as cobras. Plus in each profile a 'Fact File' gives at-a-glance information for every snake. Snake is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to some of nature's most compelling animals. |
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Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Sociology Book introduces you to the subject that tells you all about what society is and what makes it tick. With over 80 ideas from the world's most renowned sociologists, covering topics as diverse as issues of equality, diversity, identity and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions, and the rise of urban living in modern society, this book details the key concepts of sociological thought. Discover all the big sociological ideas with quirky graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps'. You'll be brought up-to-date on sociological ideas from Jeffrey Alexander to Sharon Zukin, with easy to navigate step-by-step summaries which explain each idea in a nutshell. Plus biographies of key sociologists from around the world, giving a historical context to each idea. Whether you are a sociology student or just have an interest in the workings of society, The Sociology Book is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject. |
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«The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook» is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Russia. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Russian speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you're there. There's even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo. «The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook» has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook in your pocket you'll never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to Russia with «The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook».» |
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«Go on an amazing pop-up journey through this incredible «Pop-up Pull-out Human Body»! Take your child on an interactive trip around the human body with the help of an amazing pop-up skeleton, amazing pictures, fantastic pull-out pages, fun quizzes and masses of fascinating facts. They'll find out more about the each organ in the body, how all the different muscles work, exactly how the body is pieced together and much more.» |
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Take an amazing journey through our universe with this incredible pop-up and pull-out space book! Go with your child on an interactive journey through space with the help of a spectacular 3D pop-up solar system scene, amazing pictures, fantastic pull-out pages, fun quizzes and masses of fascinating facts. They'll visit each of the planets, stop off at the moon and gaze at stars in other galaxies and much more. |
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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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With five fantastic sounds and bright colourful pictures, Noisy Pets Peekaboo will delight your toddler! Read the book together or let your toddler explore the entertaining lift-the-flap fun by themselves, with light-activated sounds helping your child discover which pets say 'woof' and who says 'meow'! A brand new, unique sound book format ideal for hands-on pre-school play and perfect for building motor skills and supporting language learning. Your toddler will love the noisy and interactive world of Peekaboo! |
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With five fantastic sounds and bright colourful pictures, Noisy Playtime Peekaboo will delight your toddler! Read the book together or let your toddler explore the entertaining lift-the-flap fun by themselves, with light-activated sounds helping your child discover and understand familiar noises such as a ringing phone, a ticking clock, and a whirring toy washing machine! A brand new, unique sound book format ideal for hands-on pre-school play and perfect for building motor skills and supporting language learning. Your toddler will love the noisy and interactive world of Peekaboo! |
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With big, bold pop-ups and bright colourful pictures Pop-up Peekaboo Bedtime will delight your little one! Read the book together with your baby before bedtime and lift the flaps to reveal fun surprises underneath, find out which toys are sleepy and who is trying to say peekaboo! An award-winning series fantastic for developing imagination, early-thinking and memory skills, and perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition. Your baby will love the fun and interactive world of Peekaboo! |
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Kitty Cat is looking for her friends, and they're all hiding behind the pop-out flaps: Puppy pops out of a pet carrier, Bunny pops out of a bunch of carrots, Froggy pops out of a bucket, and Lamb pops out of some daisies. Finally, Kitty Cat pops out of her basket. With lift-the-flap, pop-out surprises, your child will love to learn about Kitty Cat and her missing animal friends. Perfect for reading aloud and encouraging early word recognition, your baby will love the new pop-outs in this award-winning series. It is great for developing imagination, early-thinking and memory skills. |
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«This is an innovative and accessible guide to more than 2,000 years of thought. To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting — «The Philosophy Book» changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, succinct quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject. Each chapter is organised chronologically, and covers not only the big ideas, but the philosophers who first voiced them, as well as cross-referencing with earlier and later ideas and thinkers. «The Philosophy Book» untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts, and is perfect for anyone with a general interest in how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, as well as students of philosophy and politics. It covers major and niche topics, from moral ethics to philosophies of religion.» |
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This is the definitive visual history, from the dawn of photography to the digital age. Photography is a beautiful lavishly illustrated reference book tracing the history of photography from its origins in the 1800s to the global phenomenon of digital photography. Photography celebrates the most iconic photos and profiles more than 50 of the most famous photographers of the past 200 years, with special features delving into the stories of especially arresting photographs, including Pulitzer Prize-winners. You can discover the history of photography from key events and technological developments such as the first black and white photography and contemporary street photography. Perfect for any budding photographer or polished professional, Photography captures the development of different areas of photography including portrait photography and war photography in a beautifully lavish reference book. Photography not only showcases incredible photographs, but tells the stories of how they came into being, perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of photography, from professional photographers to armchair enthusiasts. |
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Quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket, this work is organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, and travelling around. It uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation. |
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«DK's Eyewitness Travel Pack» contains a phrasebook and CD including all the essential French words and phrases. The system of imitated pronunciation ensures you are always understood. This title is compiled by experts that makes it the perfect travelling companion.» |
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The ideal first book for toddlers to introduce everyday words — packed with colourful images and clear word-labels to encourage early learningHelp your toddler learn their all important first words with My First Words. With 16-pages of colourful, bright photographs alongside clear word-labels your little one will begin to recognise common everyday words. Each page introduces a new area including the kitchen, bedroom, the park and more, highlighting the key words with a bright image. Straightforward and clear My First Words fully engages your toddler to keep early learning simple. Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills My First Words helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering words and language while holding the chunky pages of this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages and learn their first words. |
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«This title helps to cook your way to lifelong healthy living. Take control of your life and your health through what you eat with Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Foods. This book will show you exactly which parts of ingredients are beneficial for you and how to optimise their super-food potential. Written with the experts at Neal's Yard, experts in holistic, healthy living, featuring over 200 functional foods, from carrots to clementines, with notes to highlight the bits that are best for you and how to get to the goodness fast. You can make your way through over 130 «recipes that heal» and take advantage of daily plans to help you eat the right foods to target a particular area of health. Whether you're looking for the best ways to use exotic foods or simply wish to find out which everyday staples will help address a particular health problem, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Foods will give you all the information you need to use healing foods from around the world.» |
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Explore the hidden depths of the ocean with this stunning visual encyclopedia for kids Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia reveals the secrets of the seas through stunning images and beautiful photography to engage and educate kids. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia let's your child discover the mysterious world beneath the waves. Packed with fun facts for kids, this encyclopedia will dazzle your child covering everything from sea creatures and ocean birds to the Great Barrier Reef. Topics are presented through a combination of fun graphics, interesting fact-boxes and high-quality photographs. Look up an individual subject for school projects or curious minds can read from beginning to end! |
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«Open your eyes and head on an oceanic adventure. «Look Inside Ocean» gives your child an amazing window on the great oceans and seas of the world — from the dazzling coral reef inhabitants of the Indo-Pacific to the enchanting Pacific kelp forests. An amazing panoramic CGI artwork of the ocean sets the scene in eye-popping detail. Each page is packed full of photographs and fun facts that bring the ocean life as they zoom in and out of the scene. Watch as your child gets up close with the underwater world in «Look Closer Ocean».» |
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Open your eyes to a world of discovery and find out what life is like in the ocean depths. Eyewonder Oceans visits a host of sea animals living in the ocean depths plus coral reefs and kelp forests. From sharks to seals discover how these ocean creatures live and survive in their watery world. Packed with fascinating facts and bright images, in the renowned Eyewonder format, younger readers will easily understand what lives in the ocean and on the seabed. Ideal for school project support, Oceans engages kids with interactive activities from True or False games to What's this? quizzes, and includes 100 bright stickers to play with. |
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