New Releases by Dave King

The P.B. Bear series features a loveable teddy character who evokes trust in both parents and children. These books cover from pre-school to starting school, introducing first concepts, words and generally developing reading skills.

"Liberally illustrated with more than 600 photographs, The Ultimate Motorcycle Book is a good read for novice and veteran rider alike". -- Cycle World

Photographs and questions present the numbers from one to one thousand and provide opportunities to find and count objects.

An introduction to basic inventions that readers can make themselves, including step-by-step instructions and an illustrated checklist of required materials.

In this fun, friendly primer, The Mountain Bike Experience, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking "guru" by Sports Illustrated, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not. Along the way, you''ll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life''s everyday challenges. With an approach the New York Times dubbed "Zen and the art of mountain biking," King has helped thousands of riders discover the sport, as founder and former director of the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Center in Vermont. Now King shares the total experience of mountain biking, with a special focus on the emotional and spiritual rewards the sport can offer--both on and off the trail. After all, says King, "mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities. Attitude, not ability, sets your limits." Comprehensive in scope, The Mountain Bike Experience covers: Conquering fear and embracing challenges Skills and techniques for all levels and all types of terrain Basic bike maintenance, including "Dave''s 10-Step Program to Keep Your Bike in Top Running Condition" Trail selection and navigation Safety, repairs, training and conditioning Buying your first mountain bike and the gear to go with it Exploring and protecting the natural environment In addition, a handy appendix lists a variety of sources--including nonprofit organizations, bike tour companies, publications, and online resources--to aid in the further pursuit of mountain biking. Hit the trail with Dave King and discover the thrilling world of off-road riding.

Un merveilleux ouvrage qui allie l''utile à l''agréable, en présentant aussi bien des espèces culinaires ou médicinales que d''élégants parterres ornementaux. Pour découvrir la véritable beauté des herbes, un livre indispensable à tous les amoureux de la nature en général et des plantes en particulier. JARDIN, Un guide pratique et de bon conseil sur la façon de faire pousser des herbes et de les utiliser chez soi. Un véritable herbier tout en couleurs où sont décrites plus de 100 herbes. Des conseils précis et détaillés sur leur culture et leur récolte. Toutes sortes d''idées et de suggestions sur la meilleure façon de concevoir et d''organiser un jardin personnalisé. DECORATION, Des idées originales de décorations aromatiques et colorées. Des recettes traditionnelles de pots-pourris, de papiers aux herbes, d''encres parfumées ou de teintures végétales... CUISINE, Plus de 80 recettes savoureuses de soupes, salades, viandes, poissons et desserts. SANTE, Toutes sortes de remèdes à base de plantes et les grandes indications thérapeutiques des huiles essentielles. BEAUTE, Des formules faciles à préparer pour des produits d''hygiène et de beauté, entièrement naturels.

"An inviting handbook that offers advice and creative projects for beginning photographers... The strength of this presentation lies in its conceptual approach". -- School Library Journal

Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.

Die Geschichte der Flugtechnik, dargestellt in Bild (Farbfotos v. D. King u.a.) und Wort (A. Nahum). (ab 10).