Most Popular Books by Dk Publishing

This complete catalog of all things canine is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have a special relationship with humans and are forever known as man''s best friend. The enduring loyalty and companionship of our four-legged friends is celebrated throughout The Dog Encyclopedia. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this beautiful book puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture. Famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. More than 400 dog breeds are introduced, from primitive dogs and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Each and every breed includes stunning photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. If you''re bringing home a new pet, this guide comes crammed with top tips for a balanced diet, exercise, grooming, and training, as well as a health section on continuing care, identifying illness, and veterinary visits. This perfect pooch package is an indispensable owner''s guide and an invaluable reference for budding dog whisperers.

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.

A guide to visiting Rome that provides information on hotels, restaurants, shops, and entertainment, and includes maps, photographs, illustrations, nine walking tours, and trip-planning advice.

Heroes including Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the X-Men are featured in works by Marvel''s finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by top Marvel comic book experts.

Superb desktop reference for business, home, or school use with over 400 detailed maps.

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

SBN: 9780756669669

Photographs and brief rhyming text reveal how various facial expressions showour feelings.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Step outside and find out about how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit your garden. Little ones will love following Roly the Hedgehog as she sets off burrowing around your backyard garden, finding yummy bugs to munch on and a cosy bed of leaves to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. But with bumps along the way, she''ll need your help, will you volunteer as her little helper? This sweet picture ebook gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique hedgehogs are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for garden-dwelling friends like Roly and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference.Roly the Hedgehog is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to discover so much of what is unseen in their gardens.