New Releases by DK Publishing

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you New Zealand is one of the most spectacular and least spoiled countries on the planet and DK''s Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand guide does full justice to its astonishing volcanic landscape, wildlife reserves and fjord-like coastline. More than 1,100 full-color photographs, detailed street-by-street maps, and listings of all major attractions help provide endless fun for any vacation. Whether visiting the capital city of Wellington, the panoramic views of Auckland, or the smaller enclaves on the North and South Island, there is plenty to see when traveling to this rich and vibrant landscape. DK''s guide gives extensive treatment of the fascinating Maori culture and art as well as solid information on outdoor activities, New Zealand''s fine wines and innovative Pacific Rim cuisine.

Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, The DK Top 10 Guides use exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you New Zealand is one of the most spectacular and least spoiled countries on the planet and DK''s Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand guide does full justice to its astonishing volcanic landscape, wildlife reserves and fjord-like coastline. More than 1,100 full-color photographs, detailed street-by-street maps, and listings of all major attractions help provide endless fun for any vacation. Whether visiting the capital city of Wellington, the panoramic views of Auckland, or the smaller enclaves on the North and South Island, there is plenty to see when traveling to this rich and vibrant landscape. DK''s guide gives extensive treatment of the fascinating Maori culture and art as well as solid information on outdoor activities, New Zealand''s fine wines and innovative Pacific Rim cuisine.

Packed with computer-aided designs, information on new types of fabrics, and specially commissioned photos, this comprehensive guide maintains its original appeal, while enticing a whole new generation of readers.

Taking a fresh look at the world through a baby''s eyes, this book highlights the sights and sounds of a baby''s day. Full color.

Superb desktop reference for business, home, or school use with over 400 detailed maps.

This atlas includes 60 labeled regional maps showing the world''s countries in their entirety, statistical profiles on all 192 nations, and an index-gazetteer containing over 20,000 entries.

Authoritative and Compelling: This comprehensive atlas details political and state borders, main population, and administrative centers, communications, and airports. World Overview Maps: These maps illustrate everything from the political and physical world, the global economy, time zones, and population to languages, climate, religions, and international disputes. State-of-the-Art Computer-Generated Regional Maps: Contour tints have been added to demonstrate land heights and populated places graded by size.

Beginning readers will love this exciting new multi-level "Eyewitness Reader" that uses DK''s dramatic non-fiction style to help children learn to read. The farm animals have been carefully chosen to appeal to beginning readers. Full-color photos and simple, informative narratives will grip even the most reluctant reader. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Essential references for dog owners-now in paperback. A complete illustrated guide to the history, temperament, and physical characteristics of each breed, this handy paperback series includes full profiles on cocker spaniels, dachshunds, German shepherds, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and poodles. Each volume also has expert advice on every aspect of dog care, including day-to-day well-being, behavior issues, training, grooming, health, and exercise.

These DK books are a convenient, affordable source of information that fits perfectly in a knapsack or a briefcase or as ready reference on a desk. The DK Concise Encyclopedia is an illustrated guide to the world around us and the DK Dictionary/Thesaurus offers definitions plus synonyms for thousands of words. For those interested in foreign languages, DK Spanish Dictionary and DK French Dictionary offer a world of homework and conversational help!

An illustrated introduction for young riders to caring for a horse or pony.

Presents simple prayers dealing with different aspects of young children''s lives, including feelings, friends, family, animals, and the world.

Photographs and brief rhyming text reveal how various facial expressions showour feelings.

This beautifully illustrated manual provides concise, step-by-step instructions that cover all aspects of sailing for learners at all levels.

These DK books are a convenient, affordable source of information that fits perfectly in a knapsack or a briefcase or as ready reference on a desk. The DK Concise Encyclopedia is an illustrated guide to the world around us and the DK Dictionary/Thesaurus offers definitions plus synonyms for thousands of words. For those interested in foreign languages, DK Spanish Dictionary and DK French Dictionary offer a world of homework and conversational help!

Covers the processes and life forms of the natural world from A to Z.

Designed to help the English-speaking traveler in Russia with everyday situations.

An account of famous monsters including the one at Loch Ness in Scotland, the Yeti or Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, and Bigfoot or Sasquatch of Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of over three hundred national, international, official, and provincial flags from around the world, organized by continent.

Maps detailing the world''s geography include information about the landscape, industry, agriculture, and population, accompanied by information on global climate, the political and economic spheres of the world, and international disputes.

Each in-depth guide in this wide-ranging lifestyle and leisure series breaks down its subject into 101 essential tips and jargon-free, authoritative facts. 101 Essential Tips are as useful as an encyclopedia and quicker than a Web site -- perfect for the speed generation -- and ideal for anyone who is serious about knowledge, and careful of his or her time.

A chronological summary of world events from 3.5 million years B.C. to the present day depicts the history of humanity in its entirety