Best Selling Books by Dk Publishing

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!

Detachable map of San Francisco affixed to flap of inside back cover.

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Col. ill. and col. maps on lining papers.

This new e.guide reference, prepared in tandem by DK Publishing and Google*, helps young researchers gather, assess, and present information about planet Earth by using the Internet.

Tack, darn and hem your way to sewing success with this fantastic pocket-sized guide. One hundred and one nuggets of practical information take you stitch-by-stitch towards a broad understanding of the basics of sewing.

Features facts and statistics about the countries and regions of the world, and includes color maps, photographs, diagrams, and illustrations.

Detachable col. map affixed to flap of back cover.

Describes the inner workings of various parts of the human body, including the heart, lungs, and skeleton.

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"Your guide to the 10 best of everything"--Cover.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Corsica will lead you straight to the best attractions this unique European island has to offer. Explore its beautiful beaches, ports, and mountains, visit the birthplace of Napoleon, and even discover the wildlife. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Corsica . * Detailed itineraries and "don''t-miss" destination highlights at a glance. * Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. * Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. * Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. * Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. * Suggested day trips and itineraries to explore beyond the cities and towns. * Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Corsica truly shows you this island as no one else can. Recommended: For a pocket guidebook to Corsica, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Corsica , which is packed with dozens of top 10 lists, ensuring you make the most of your time on the island. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.

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.

"Essential reference for students of all ages"--Cover.

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

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.

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.