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Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the Second World War - the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics The World War II Book explores the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War. Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict - from the rise of Hitler and Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the bombing of Hiroshima to the founding of the State of Israel in 1948. Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War II Book shows how key battles, political and economic forces, individual leaders, and technological advances influenced the course of the conflict.

Using just one ball of wool, cotton, silk or variegated yarn, you can make any of the huge variety of knitting and crochet projects in this book. All of the projects are on trend, with easy patterns ranging from hats, scarves, headbands and mittens, to bags, toys and home accessories such as baskets and throws. Using just one ball of wool means many projects can be completed in just a few hours following the straightforward instructions and handy technique sections. No matter what your level of skill you can learn how to knit and crochet these simple, quick-to-finish, trendy projects.

The DK Eyewitness Bulgaria Travel Guide is 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 Bulgaria effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Bulgaria Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.

Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Tokyo has to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 places to experience Japapnese culture to the Top 10 places to worship, parks, restaurants, hotels and exciting music venues--provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there''s even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid."--Back cover.

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to San Francisco, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of San Francisco. Take a ferry trip to historic Alcatraz, bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit the seals at Fisherman''s Wharf or ride a clacking cable car to Chinatown. From Top 10 cafUs and bars to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of San Francisco with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 San Francisco- -Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day, weekend, or a week - Top 10 listsshowcase the best San Francisco attractions, covering Golden Gate Park, de Young Museum, SFMOMA, the Wine Country, and more - Free laminated pull-out mapof San Francisco, plus six colour neighbourhood maps - In-depth neighbourhood guidesexplore San Francisco''s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chaptersdivided 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 mapshelp you navigate with ease - CoversDowntown, the North Shoreline, Central Neighbourhoods, Southern Neighbourhoods, Oceanfront, the Bay Area and more Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to San Francisco? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide San Franciscoand Northern CaliforniaorDK Eyewitness Travel Guide California.

The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile & Easter Island is your indispensible guide to the best that Chile has to offer. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of all the major sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Chile. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile & Easter Island will help you discover Chile and Easter Island region by region; from the majestic sights of Rano Raraku on Easter Island to the beautiful wine regions and national parks. 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, car or ferry. Plus, DK Eyewitness Travel�s excellent insider tips will get you under the skin of the country, from finding a boutique hotel in Valparaiso to a wine tasting tour in the Casablanca valley. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile & Easter Island - shows you what others only tell you.

Start learning English as a second language with this visually stimulating course book for adults. Accompanying the English for Everyone Practice Book Level 1 Beginner, this illustrated course book features many vocabulary and grammar tips and tricks for adults learning English as a foreign language. This course book has eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations, keeping content straightforward for easy learning. Packed with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises presented in bite-sized modules, you can follow the book from start to finish or dip in and out to boost your language skills. All teaching is supported by extensive audio materials, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation. Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: Over 1,000 vocabulary and grammar exercises Lay-flat binding, making the book easier to write in Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app The same unit-by-unit structure as the English for Everyone Practice Book Level 1 Beginner, making it the perfect learning accompaniment. This book is part of DK''s best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you''ll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.

Updated edition of this complete A-Z of Marvel characters created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics. Are you a comic-book fan, obsessed by superheroes? This unique A-Z of more than 1,000 classic characters created by comic giant Marvel will satisfy any super-thirst for knowledge. Get closer to Spider-Man, the Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men and more...... all your favourite superheroes and villains are here, as well as some weird and wonderful one-offs. Knock-out double-page features celebrate some of the biggest Marvel stars with intimate details on their powers, titanic clashes and action-packed careers. Jam packed with things you never knew, as well as original, Marvel comic-book art - the power and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page.

Every dog owner''s complete veterinary home reference Expert and accessible advice from the world''s best-selling practicing vet Practical Advice on all aspects of looking after your dog, from raising a puppy through to care in old age Detailed and Authoritative Coverage of canine disorders and diseases Comprehensively Illustrated in Full Colour with specially commissioned anatomical diagrams, photographs, feature boxes and diagnostic charts Essential First-Aid techniques for all emergencies, from burns to poisoning

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you America''s 3rd largest city is known for its non-stop energy, outstanding architecture, ethnic neighborhoods and cultural life. DK''s Eyewitness Travel Guides: Chicago set the standard for the balance of sightseeing, historical and practical information. Whether going to see the Cubs at Wrigley Field, looking for a Chagall at the Art Institute, or heading to the top of the John Hancock Building, there is no better guide to show you what the Windy City has to offer. Includes a spectacular bird''s-eye view of the Magnificent Mile, floor plans of the major museums, with excellent coverage of the city''s nightlife, shops and markets.

The best of Las Vegas in your pocket. From thrilling roller coasters to arcades, concerts and restaurants- everything you need in this great value, map and guidebook that slips easily into your pocket or bag.Perfect for on-the-go navigation, discover Las Vegas biggest attractions, top restaurants, bars and shops, opening times and transport information. Use the guide to decide your itinerary then plot your route using the fold-out map. Everything you need to make the most of your city break. Winner of the Guardian & Observer u0091Best Guide Books'' award and Wanderlust Magazine Silver Award for ''Top Guidebook.''

Family Guide Italy offers you the best things to see and do on a family vacation in Italy--from visiting magnificent sights such as the Colosseum in Rome and Basilica di San Marco in Venice to exploring the treasures housed in the Uffizi in Florence and the Duomo in Milan--and brings those places alive for children with fun facts, quizzes, and cartoons. The major sights are treated as "hub" destinations and are followed by places of interest near the "hub," ideal for planning your day ahead. These spreads offer a pragmatic as well as enjoyable itinerary, giving children a real insight into the destination, but balanced with opportunities to let off steam at a nearby park or playground. All the practical information you need appears alongside the sight, including transportation information, budget tips, age range suitability, and where to eat. Each spread is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for activities that will engage children, from pony-trekking in Gran Sasso National Park in Abruzzo to spending the night next to the shark tank at Genova''s Aquarium in Liguria. Meanwhile, the most family-friendly, best-value accommodation options have been chosen with family budgets and needs in mind. Full-color throughout, with detailed maps of the main sightseeing areas for easy navigation and all the practical information you need for a fun, stress-free family vacation.

A fun, picture-packed sticker activity book, with fascinating information about garden bugs and more than 250 stickers! This exciting sticker activity book will teach kids about the bugs 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 bees, beetles, spiders, earthworms, snails, moths, and more! Find out how some bugs are predators, while others feed on plants, and discover how wriggly caterpillars turn into beautiful fluttery butterflies. 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 bugs for children offers: - Fascinating information about garden bugs for curious children aged 5-7. - 250 reusable, easy-to-peel stickers, 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 bugs. - 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 Bugs will make children want to go out and explore gardens, so they can spot all the bugs and creepy-crawlies 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 plants with Ultimate Sticker Book Garden Flowers.

The Vietnam War is the definitive illustrated history of the world''s first televised war. Compiling insightful maps, at-a-glance timelines, and incredible archive photography, The Vietnam War is an all-encompassing showcase of the story of the conflict, and a reflection on modern issues of battle such as prisoners of war and civil rights. Detailed descriptions of every episode, from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon, are enhanced by the stories of those who witnessed the drama unfold. Eyewitness features pick out iconic photographs and individual tales, giving you a truly immersive look at the events of the Vietnam War. Discover the stories of the conflict''s most significant figures, with detailed biographies of Henry Kissinger, General Thieu, President Nixon, and Pol Pot. Hundreds of incredible images are brought together to form an incredible visual record of the suffering, sacrifice, and heroism in America''s bloodiest conflict of the 20th century.

Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide ... "The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information." Amazon Reader review. From charming, unspoilt fishing villages to jet-set gems such as glorious Portofino; tiny hill villages to the splendid mansions and fine museums of Genoa; sun-soaked beaches to wild and beautiful national wildlife parks – the Italian Riviera has it all. This updated and expanded edition of the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide recommends the best hotels and restaurants offering delicious regional cuisine and wines, and provides detailed coverage, including cutaways and floor-plans of all the major sights. This guide, with its hundreds of photographs, detailed maps of all the towns and regions, and unique watercolour illustrations, is an indispensable passport to the very best the Italian Riviera has on offer. Winner of the Guardian & Observer ‘Best Guide Books'' Award and Wanderlust Magazine Silver Award for ''Top Guidebook''

Making a difficult topic easier to comprehend, Heads Up Money offers big ideas, simply explained, for teen readers. From the change in your pocket to online shopping, money is everywhere. Economics can''t be ignored, and Heads Up Money explores the la

The 15th edition of this guide to news makers and record breakers is full of fun facts for all the family, covering sport, music, film, television and much more. It includes mind-bending new lists based on research by experts.

Young children can discover how the hours of a day are linked to their daily schedule and take the first step in learning to tell time Tick tock. Watch the clock. Is it time to get up? What time is bedtime? In What''s the Time? young children can discover how the hours of a day are linked to their daily schedule and take the first step in learning to tell time. A special clock with movable hands makes time-telling practice fun. Colorful photographs of everyday activities and familiar objects help children relate time to the things they do every day. Clear text and simple word labels enrich children''s vocabulary.