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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

A completely illustrated guide to horse and pony shows, competitions, and other events, this book offers an invaluable reference for young horse lovers everywhere. Full color.

An exciting new addition to the Chronicle range. The Formula One Yearbook details every team and race of the 1998 season, giving the stories and personalities behind the events -- plus a complete summary of results, times and championship placings. Packed full with action photography.

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

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.

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

Presents a guide to current multimedia CD-Roms, explains how a CD-Rom is created, describes how a multimedia computer works, explores the phenomenal growth of the Internet, and tells what can be expected from multimedia in the future.