Best Selling Books by DORLING KINDERSLEY

The UK's best-selling pocket guides - an unbeatable guide to Amsterdam, packed with insider tips and ideas, detailed maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map, all designed to help you see the very best of Amsterdam. Take an Amsterdam walking tour, see remarkable world treasures at the Amsterdam Museum, explore the canals and waterways, admire the wooden vaulted ceiling and magnificent organ in Oude Kerk, or step back in time at the Anne Frank Museum. From Top 10 performing arts venues to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of Amsterdam with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Amsterdam: - Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a four-day trip - Top 10 lists showcase the best Amsterdam attractions, covering the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank's House, and more - Free laminated pull-out map of Amsterdam, plus over 7 colour neighbourhood maps - In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Amsterdam's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Colour maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Oude Zijde, Nieuwe Zijde, Western Canal Ring, Central Canal Ring, Eastern Canal Ring, Museum Quarter, Plantage, and more Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide to Amsterdam? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Amsterdam or DK Eyewitness Travel Guide The Netherlands. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

The DK Eyewitness Vietnam and Angkor Wat Travel Guideis your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Vietnam and Angkor Wat effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Vietnam and Angkor Wat Travel Guide- showing you what others only tell you.

Become worldly-wise with this invaluable single-volume guide to each of the 193 nations of the world. Each country is analysed under eight categories: world, ranking, politics, economics, resources, people, society, and tourism, allowing you to link places with facts. Includes key issues, such as politics and economics that mark important milestones in a country's recent history. Easy-to-use 'fact-panel' layout presents useful, immediately comparable information. The definitive student atlas to leave you top of the world and top of the class!

The world's best rock journalists from MOJO magazine piece together the complete Bob Dylan saga, revealing new insights into his life and career and telling the stories behind the songs.

Using a unique chronological structure that helps parents navigate baby's first 365 days, Baby Day by Day provides new parents with everything they need to know about looking after their child, from birth to twelve months. Written by a panel of pediatricians, child psychologists, nutritionists, and complementary medicine experts, Baby Day by Day provides an unbiased approach to baby care that gives the pros and cons of various approaches, including sleep training, managing crying, and breastfeeding issues. Providing answers to common queries and baby dilemmas, suggestions for age-appropriate games and developmentally stimulating things to do with your baby, as well as a comprehensive health section discussing common childhood ailments, Baby Day by Day also looks at the most recent discoveries about how babies' minds work and how parents can use these insights to guide their child's development.

The complete beginner's guide to navigating the night sky Star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and all 88 major constellations are now within reach with Planisphere and Starfinder. Stargaze through the year using the removable planisphere and month-by-month guide to the night sky, illustrated with beautiful photographs, clear charts and diagrams. Practical astronomy has never been easier as you're shown how to recognise simple signposts in the night sky using the naked eye, binoculars or telescopes.

This practical careers handbook helps you get to grips with the job market - packed with job inspiration and advice for career development Whether you want to know how to get into your dream career, need help understanding the job market or you simply don't know where to start your job search, The Careers Handbook is packed with advice and inspiration to find the perfect job for you! Browse 17 different industries, from Law and Science to Engineering and Media, finding new, exciting jobs and inspiration in the current job market. Answering all the difficult questions you don't want to ask careers advisers or recruiters The Careers Handbook is your ultimate guide for a successful job search and career development. Choose from 400 exciting careers and find out what qualifications you need, how much you could earn and how to get ahead in your chosen career!

A breathtaking and inspirational account of the planet, now in a compact paperback edition. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, this epic and awe-inspiring photographic masterpiece is truly breathtaking.

The Little Book of History charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The Little Book of History is a stunning exploration of the human timeline up to and including modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis. This book tackles big historical ideas with stunning visuals, key quotes, and important themes that are woven throughout world history. Discover events from the assassination of Caesar to World War I and see the people and events come to life with The Little Book of History, perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to understand our fascinating past.

Jaw-dropping, up-close photography shows the natural world and animals as you've never seen it before. From fruit to flowers, from shells to sharks, from ants to elephants, this extraordinary new encyclopedia will keep animal and nature enthusiasts from ages 9 to 109 utterly absorbed by amazing, close-up images. Did you know that baby foxes are born with blue eyes which later turn golden? Or that reptile scales are made from keratin, the same material as your hair and nails? Explanatorium of Nature is the perfect way to find out how everything in nature works and why fungi, plants, animals, arthropods, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and ecosystems exist and what they mean for our world. Discover how spiders spin webs, how flying works, how snakes kill, and much, much more. Children will spend hours poring over the incredible details in nature, from the spines on a stinging nettle and lichen growing on a tree to the suckers on an iguana's feet. Using never-before-seen cross sections, macro, SEM, infrared and ultraviolet close-up pictures, this is your chance to truly get up close with our natural world.

Does money make the world go round? Can money buy happiness? What would happen if a bank simply printed more money? Heads Up Money introduces economic theories to everyday life for young adults. From the pennies in our pocket to the global financial boom, Heads Up Money puts theory into practice and explains the important issues surrounding all areas of economics including the market, supply and demand, currencies, spending and saving. Using bright illustrations, big ideas, and economic and personal finance, Heads Up Money will help young adults understand the financial world around them.

Jessica Hart has never forgotten Matthew Landley. After all, he was her first love when she was fifteen years old. But he was also her school maths teacher, and their forbidden affair ended in scandal with his arrest and imprisonment. Now, seventeen years later, Matthew returns with a new identity, a long-term girlfriend and a young daughter, who know nothing of what happened before. Yet when he runs into Jessica, neither of them can ignore the emotional ties that bind them together. With so many secrets to keep hidden, how long can Jessica and Matthew avoid the dark mistakes of their past imploding in the present?

A fun, picture-packed sticker activity book, with fascinating information about garden flowers and more than 250 stickers! This exciting sticker activity book will teach kids about the flowers all around them in gardens and parks. The fascinating facts accompanied by simple, fun activities such as matching stickers to picture shapes, a life-cycle follow-the-trail, and a quiz make this book perfect for curious young minds. Children will go on a journey as they fill in the sticker pages, and learn about sunflowers, tulips, roses, daffodils, geraniums, dahlias, and more! From flowers that love the sun to those that grow in the shade, to the plants that provide food for garden birds, inside you'll find a whole world of wonderful plants waiting to be discovered. The combination of engaging activities and easy-to-understand information given in bite-sized pieces makes it easy for children to learn as they play. This sticker book about flowers for children offers: - Fascinating information about garden flowers for curious children aged 5-7. - 250 reusable, easy-to-peel stickers that are perfect for little fingers to add to the pages to complete the pictures. - Plenty of fascinating facts and information to keep kids engaged and to help them learn about the different types of flowers. - Sticker activities, a quiz, and fun facts which will captivate children and keep them entertained. This informative sticker book encourages children's interest in nature as they're challenged to find the correct stickers to fill in the blanks in images on the pages. Ultimate Sticker Book Garden Flowers will make children want to go out and explore gardens, so they can spot all the flowers they have learned about! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection! Travel to the depths of the ocean with Ultimate Sticker Book Sharks, explore prehistoric lands with Ultimate Sticker Book Dinosaurs, learn about incredible wildlife with Ultimate Sticker Book Animals and discover the world of insects with rUltimate Sticker Book Garden Bugs.

Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy. A clear and accessible guide to philosophy, How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and jargon-free text to demystify fundamental concepts. Covering everything from ethics to epistemology and phenomenology, the book presents the ideas and theories of key philosophical traditions and philosophers - from Plato and Socrates to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein via Kant - in a novel, easy-to-understand way. Its infographics will help you to understand the elements of philosophy on a conceptual level and, by tackling life's "big questions", it will help you to look at the world in an entirely new way. With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, How Philosophy Works is the perfect introduction to philosophy, and the ideal companion to DK's The Philosophy Book in the "Big Ideas" series.

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A travel guide to Egypt. It is packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Egypt. It explores everything from the coral of the Red Sea to bustling Cairo, the cultural wealth of the Nile Valley temples and the best beaches, mosques and unmissable ancient sites. It also provides the insider tips, which every visitor needs.

From furry ears to squishy footprints, there are all sorts of textures for baby to explore in this soft, sturdy book that encourages early learning.

Includes a foreword by Giles Coren. Explore the rich stories, symbolism, and traditions that come wrapped up in the food on our plates - food that not only feeds our bodies but also makes up our culture. In The Story of Food; An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat our millennia-old relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - is sumptuously illustrated, with tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, rice, and salt are part of our culinary history, used in many ways all over the world. The Story of Food tells the extraordinary stories behind the foods we eat: from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. It reveals, for example, that Pope Clement XIV was assassinated with poisoned drinking chocolate and tells the story of how coffee went being from a banned substance in some European countries to become the world's favourite hot drink. A true celebration of food in all its forms, this book explores the early efforts of humans in their quest for sustenance through the stories of individual foods. Covering all food types including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and herbs and spices, this fascinating reference provides the facts on all aspects of a food's history. It explains how foods have become a part of our culture from their origins to how they are eaten and their place in world cuisine. The Story of Food is packed glorious images to create a feast for the eyes, while the stories intrigue, surprise, and enthrall. This is essential reference for every foodie.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in their own environment. Internationally renowned zoologist and presenter of Foxtel's Animal Planet, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, leads a compelling study that brings the animal kingdom to vivid life. Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured. How the animal kingdom is organized, and how animals' bodies function are all explained, while outstanding action sequences bring key behavioural traits to life and critical conservation issues are also considered. From the fleeting life of a mayfly to the 10-year courtship of the manikin, this is the animal kingdom laid bare in all its awe-inspiring glory and detail.

Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this visual guide to over 400 different dog breeds. From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers, from gun dogs to designer breeds -- and from Beethoven to Toto -- for centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and this new edition of The Dog Encyclopedia provides the perfect celebration of the special relationship that binds humans with our four-legged friends.

The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers.

See Earth in ten times more detail than ever before From Antarctica to Zambia, discover the Earth continent by continent with the Complete Atlas of the World. Cross the globe from your armchair with 330 maps including 100 city plans showing the world's political and physical geography in the clearest way possible. Landscapes are brought to life through detailed terrain models and colour schemes giving you an unparalleled overview of our planet. Plus, the easy-to-use index of 100,000 place names helps you find what you're looking for fast. The Complete Atlas of the World is one atlas that every family bookshelf needs.

Using chunky yarns and your arms instead of needles, Arm Knitting shows you how to create beautiful knits in no time at all. With 30 no-needle projects for you and your home, Arm Knitting is the ideal guide to this quick knitting technique. Try knitting projects including scarves, hats, curtains, rugs, and even a hammock to brighten up your home. Large patterns and no needles means that projects are easily completed in an hour or less, perfect for beginner knitters or busy lifestyles. With gorgeous step-by-step photography and detailed instructions covering all knitting materials, tools, and techniques, Arm Knitting is ideal for knitters of all abilities looking for projects that save on time but still look beautiful.

Jump back into the mind of Riley in Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2 with this sticker-packed book. Discover an emotional adventure in the sequel to the Oscar-winning movie Inside Out with this ultimate sticker book, featuring beautiful images and artwork. Enjoy more than 100 stickers, fun facts about all the lovable characters, and relive the exciting story of the latest Disney and Pixar film. Fun stickering activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun! Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 will be released Summer 2024, starring Amy Poehler who returns as Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann, produced by Mark Nielsen, and written by Meg LeFauve. (c)Disney/Pixar 2023

Jump aboard and point to the busy vehicles in this things that go baby book. Filled with cars, trucks, planes, boats, tractors, and diggers, it helps little ones learn first words and build vocabulary. Favourite vehicles are labelled on every page, and the exciting photos combined with fun illustrations provide lots to talk about, learn about, and smile about, making this colourful picture book great for sharing, and an attractive baby gift. Part of a beautiful, first word book series, which includes the award-winning 100 First Wordsand 100 First Animals, the big board book pages are toddler tough, and cover everything from cool cars, terrific trucks, and awesome fire engines, to vehicle colours and kids' own ride-on toys. There are even some entertaining make-believe things that go, such as a fantastic pirate ship and a magic broomstick. Every page is a visual treat, and little ones will love all the amazing machines, and be captivated by the delightful illustrations, from a digger unearthing a dinosaur skeleton to a fire engine pulling up by a tree to rescue a cat. Word labels encourage naming and picture-and-word association, building language and reading readiness, while the inviting, look-and-point pictures stimulate talking. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Things That Gotakes your baby on an exciting learning adventure.

Zoom in on some of the smallest yet strangest animals on the planet, and learn all about nature up close. Each animal is small enough to hold in your hand (or even perch on your finger), but photographed in eye-popping detail by Igor Siwanowicz - a.