Most Popular Books by Dorling Kindersley

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''

Simply everything you need to know to learn something new Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but don''t know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Crochet, part of the popular series of learning guides from DK that explain everything and assume nothing. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. A Little Course in Crochet takes you from complete beginner to being able to make beautiful crochet projects. Start simple with basic crochet stitches, including chain stitches and treble crochet, build on your skills with 20 crochet patterns and show off with a crochet hat, crochet baby clothes or a traditional crochet afghan blanket. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and you can learn by doing with 13 crochet projects that help to build your confidence. A Little Course in Crochet will show you how to succeed at your new skill in no time. 10 A Little Course in... titles available including Astronomy, Preserving, Yoga, Pilates, Wine Tasting, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Growing Fruit & Veg.

The DK Eyewitness Vietnam and Angkor Wat Travel Guideis 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 Vietnam and Angkor Wat effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Vietnam and Angkor Wat Travel Guide- showing you what others only tell you.

The DK Eyewitness Canada Travel Guideis 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 Canada effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Canada Travel Guide- showing you what others only tell you.

See Earth in ten times more detail than ever before From Antarctica to Zambia, discover the Earth continent by continent with the Complete Atlas of the World. Cross the globe from your armchair with 330 maps including 100 city plans showing the world''s political and physical geography in the clearest way possible. Landscapes are brought to life through detailed terrain models and colour schemes giving you an unparalleled overview of our planet. Plus, the easy-to-use index of 100,000 place names helps you find what you''re looking for fast. The Complete Atlas of the World is one atlas that every family bookshelf needs.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in their own environment. Internationally renowned zoologist and presenter of Foxtel''s Animal Planet, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, leads a compelling study that brings the animal kingdom to vivid life. Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured. How the animal kingdom is organized, and how animals'' bodies function are all explained, while outstanding action sequences bring key behavioural traits to life and critical conservation issues are also considered. From the fleeting life of a mayfly to the 10-year courtship of the manikin, this is the animal kingdom laid bare in all its awe-inspiring glory and detail.

Demystifying the key ideas of the world''s greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy. A clear and accessible guide to philosophy, How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and jargon-free text to demystify fundamental concepts. Covering everything from ethics to epistemology and phenomenology, the book presents the ideas and theories of key philosophical traditions and philosophers - from Plato and Socrates to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein via Kant - in a novel, easy-to-understand way. Its infographics will help you to understand the elements of philosophy on a conceptual level and, by tackling life''s "big questions", it will help you to look at the world in an entirely new way. With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, How Philosophy Works is the perfect introduction to philosophy, and the ideal companion to DK''s The Philosophy Book in the "Big Ideas" series.

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florence & Tuscany 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 Florence & Tuscany 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 Florence & Tuscany effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florence & Tuscany - showing you what others only tell you.

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Washington, DC 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 America''s capital city. Take a stroll past the iconic White House, immerse yourself in the fascinating Smithsonian museums on the Mall, visit some of America''s most cherished burial sites at Arlington National Cemetery, or step back in time at Mount Vernon. From Top 10 historic homes and buildings to the Top 10 sights off the beaten path, discover the best places to visit in Washington, DC with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Washington, DC- - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best Washington attractions with detailed information and inspiring photography, covering the United States Capitol, the National Air and Space Museum, the White House, the National Zoological Park, and many more - Free laminated pull-out mapof Washington, DC, plus six colour neighbourhood maps - In-depth neighbourhoodguides explore Washington, DC''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 tipsincluding our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Colour mapshelp you navigate with ease - Coversaround Capitol Hill, the Mall and Federal Triangle, Penn Quarter, the White House and Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Beyond the City Centre, and more Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to Washington, DC? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC orDK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA.

Using a unique chronological structure that helps parents navigate baby''s first 365 days, Baby Day by Day provides new parents with everything they need to know about looking after their child, from birth to twelve months. Written by a panel of pediatricians, child psychologists, nutritionists, and complementary medicine experts, Baby Day by Day provides an unbiased approach to baby care that gives the pros and cons of various approaches, including sleep training, managing crying, and breastfeeding issues. Providing answers to common queries and baby dilemmas, suggestions for age-appropriate games and developmentally stimulating things to do with your baby, as well as a comprehensive health section discussing common childhood ailments, Baby Day by Day also looks at the most recent discoveries about how babies'' minds work and how parents can use these insights to guide their child''s development.

Jessica Hart has never forgotten Matthew Landley. After all, he was her first love when she was fifteen years old. But he was also her school maths teacher, and their forbidden affair ended in scandal with his arrest and imprisonment. Now, seventeen years later, Matthew returns with a new identity, a long-term girlfriend and a young daughter, who know nothing of what happened before. Yet when he runs into Jessica, neither of them can ignore the emotional ties that bind them together. With so many secrets to keep hidden, how long can Jessica and Matthew avoid the dark mistakes of their past imploding in the present?

A travel guide to Egypt. It is packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Egypt. It explores everything from the coral of the Red Sea to bustling Cairo, the cultural wealth of the Nile Valley temples and the best beaches, mosques and unmissable ancient sites. It also provides the insider tips, which every visitor needs.

From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tanks of the future, The Tank Book offers a truly definitive look at over 400 different tanks, produced in association with The Tank Museum. Take an up-close look at British, US, Russian, German, and French tanks, meet key designers such as Mikhail Koshkin and Sir William Tritton, and discover the ground-breaking technology behind such vehicles as the Centurion, Hellcat, SV Scout, and T-14 Armata, and the legendary Tiger tank Incredible photographic tours take you inside a variety of tanks, putting you in the seat of some of the most formidable vehicles to ever go to battle in World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and beyond. Perfect for anyone with an interest in military history, The Tank Book is the ultimate guide to tanks and their role on the battlefield.

A fun, picture-packed sticker activity book, with fascinating information about garden flowers and more than 250 stickers! This exciting sticker activity book will teach kids about the flowers 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 sunflowers, tulips, roses, daffodils, geraniums, dahlias, and more! From flowers that love the sun to those that grow in the shade, to the plants that provide food for garden birds, inside you''ll find a whole world of wonderful plants waiting to be discovered. 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 flowers for children offers: - Fascinating information about garden flowers for curious children aged 5-7. - 250 reusable, easy-to-peel stickers that are 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 the different types of flowers. - 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 Flowers will make children want to go out and explore gardens, so they can spot all the flowers 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 insects with rUltimate Sticker Book Garden Bugs.

Whether you''re a complete novice or looking to improve your existing gardening skills, this is the complete guide on how to garden, from the experts at the RHS. Just about to start your first ever gardening project, or looking to improve an existing plot? Whatever your level of expertise, you''ll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow guide. From bulbs to borders, weeds to watering, pick up gardening techniques, practical basics, and simple skills which will have your garden blooming. Top tips to guide you every step of the way with clear, easy-to-follow advice and photographs. Find out the principles of good of gardening - how plants work and how to give them what they need. This is your one-stop guide to creating and enjoying a garden of your own. *Previously titled How to Garden

From furry ears to squishy footprints, there are all sorts of textures for baby to explore in this soft, sturdy book that encourages early learning.

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Stockholm, 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 Stockholm. Take a tour around colourful Gamla Stan, ride the roller coasters at Gröna Lund, delve into Sweden''s history at the Nordiska Museet or get away from it all at the Hagaparken. From top 10 museums and galleries to top 10 things to do for free, discover the best of Stockholm with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Stockholm: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best Stockholm attractions, covering Skansen, Gröna Lund, Drottningholm and more - Free laminated pull-out map of Stockholm, plus over six full-colour area maps - In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Stockholm''s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided 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 maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Norrmalm and the City; Kungsholmen and Vasastan; Östermalm and Djurgården; Gamla Stan, Skeppsholmen and Blasieholmen; Södermalm; and more. Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to Stockholm? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Stockholm. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK''s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world''s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

The perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" - from World Cup winners and champions past and present, to football skills and techniques. Ever wondered when and where was football played for the first time? Do you know the history of the first football team? Have you explored the science behind football? Enter the fascinating world of the most popular game in the world with Eyewitness Football. Get in-depth knowledge about everything football from the rules and laws of the game to various skills and tactics. Follow the evolution of the ball itself, from inflated animal bladders to modern synthetic ones. Know what it feels like to walk in the specialized boots worn by the players - from studless ones from the 19th century to the modern ones with changeable screw-in studs. Eyewitness Football is packed with amazing pictures and facts that would interest new and old fans of the game alike. From bite-sized biographies of legendary players and results from all major tournaments to details about different national teams and clubs, this book packs it all in. Also included is a fantastic, full-colour poster to hang on your wall.

The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers.

A family-focused guidebook to Italy for traveling with children ages 4 to 12. DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Italy offers you the best things to see and do on a family vacation to Rome, Venice, Florence, and throughout Italy. Each spread bursts with family-focused travel tips and 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 the Aquarium of Genoa in Liguria to visiting the Colosseum in Rome. What''s inside: * Each major sight is treated as a "hub" destination, around which to plan a day. Plus, DK''s custom illustrations and reconstructions of city sights give real cultural insight. * "Let off steam" suggestions and eating options around each attraction enable the entire family to recharge. * Maps outline the nearest parks, playgrounds, and public restrooms. * "Take shelter" sections suggest indoor activities for rainy days. * Language section lists essential words and phrases. * Dedicated "Kids'' Corner" features include cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform and entertain young travelers. * Listings provide family-friendly hotels and dining options. Written by travel experts and parents who understand the need to keep children entertained while enjoying family time together, DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide Italy offers child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, budget guidance, age-range suitability, and activities for Italy. 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.

/DORLING One hundred classic recipes for the 100th anniversary of the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu.

An accessible and inspirational astronomy guide that gives you all the knowledge you need to expand your understanding of the night sky. This guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognise different objects such as moons, comets, and asteroids, and explains how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year. The Practical Astronomer begins with observation with the naked eye, and illustrated introductions show you how to set up and use binoculars and telescopes, and how to take your own pictures. Clear star charts guide you through the Northern and Southern hemispheres, using brighter stars as signposts to locate harder-to-see objects. Map the constellations from Aquila to Virgo, and discover Orion, Gemini, Ursa Minor, and dozens more along the way. A brand-new almanac section tells you the best time of the year to view every planet and includes details of eclipses. The Practical Astronomer is also fully up-to-date with the newest equipment and the latest incredible photos of space. Become an accomplished amateur astronomer with this practical guide. Previous edition ISBN 9781405356206

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this breathtakingly beautiful country. Tour picturesque Chilean vineyards, stargaze in the Atacama Desert, explore the glaciers of the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia or admire Rapa Nui''s moai statues- everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Chile and Easter Island with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile and Easter Island- - Over 35 colour mapshelp you navigate with ease - Simple layoutmakes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Chile and Easter Island, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplansdetail iconic sights such as Santiago''s fascinating Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and leafy Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, the unusual Casa Museo Isla Negra, the breathtaking Rano Raraku and more - Colour photographsof Chile''s colonial cities, historic architecture, museums and art galleries, ancient settlements, colourful towns and villages, natural wonders and spectacular landscapes - including mountains, glaciers, geysers, beaches, lakes, volcanoes, and flora and fauna - as well as Easter Island''s fascinating archaeological sites, mysterious monuments, crater lakes, plus nearby Robinson Crusoe Island, with its dramatic volcanic landscape and endemic flora and fauna - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Santiago, including Plaza de Armas and Santiago Centro, West of Santiago Centro, Northeast of Santiago Centro; Chile beyond the capital, including Central Valley, Norte Grande and Norte Chico, Lake District and ChiloU, Northern Patagonia, Southern Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego; Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Island - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience-learn about the country''s rich history and culture, iconic architecture, ancient settlements, festivals and events, and more - Experience Chile and Easter Island with features on the landscape and wildlife, the biodiversity of Chile, peoples of Chile and Easter Island, music and dance, literature, theatre and cinema, Chilean art and architecture, sports in Chile, Fiestas Patrias, funiculars of ValparaYso, history of wine in Chile, regional arts and crafts, pukaras and the Camino del Inca, myths and folklore of ChiloU, and more - Essential travel tips- our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus how to get around, useful phrases, and visa and health information. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Chile and Easter Islandis a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Chile and Easter Island. DK Eyewitness- winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlus

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Marrakech, 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 Marrakech. Explore the vast Jemaa El Fna plaza, lose yourself in the warren of the city''s souks, relax in soothing green gardens, or step back in time at the ancient Saadian Tombs. From Top 10 Hammams and Spas to Top 10 restaurants, discover the best of Marrakech with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Marrakech: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week -Top 10 lists showcase the best Marrakech attractions, covering Jamaa El Fna, the Souks, the Majorelle Gardens, and more - Free laminated pull-out map of Marrakech, plus six colour neighbourhood maps - In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Marrakech''s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided 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 maps help you navigate with ease - Covers Jemaa El Fna and the Kasbah, The Souks, The New City, Essaouira, Tizi-n-Test Pass and Tizi-n-Tichka Pass Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Morocco. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK''s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world''s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Carry the world in your pocket - now in its 4th edition, in ebook format Covers every region of the world, from the Atacama Desert to the Zagros Mountains. Digital landscape modelling combined with important roads, railways, rivers and settlements give a complete global overview. Swot up for the pub quiz: over 10,000 essential facts and figures, from geography and climate to population and economy tell you everything you need to know.

Using chunky yarns and your arms instead of needles, Arm Knitting shows you how to create beautiful knits in no time at all. With 30 no-needle projects for you and your home, Arm Knitting is the ideal guide to this quick knitting technique. Try knitting projects including scarves, hats, curtains, rugs, and even a hammock to brighten up your home. Large patterns and no needles means that projects are easily completed in an hour or less, perfect for beginner knitters or busy lifestyles. With gorgeous step-by-step photography and detailed instructions covering all knitting materials, tools, and techniques, Arm Knitting is ideal for knitters of all abilities looking for projects that save on time but still look beautiful.

The ideal drinking companion - an extensive directory of over 2,000 beers from across the worldFor beer lovers everywhere, this extensive directory features some of the world''s best, so you''ll know what to try when you''re away from home. Peruse row upon row of bottles and pick up tasting notes for over 2,000 beers, explore the stories behind their breweries; including brewing secrets and best beers. Covers the great brewing nations - Britain, Belgium, German, Czechoslovakia, United States - and emerging regions such as Easter Europe with maps showing the locations of breweries with recommended ''beer tours''. All the background information you need to become a knowledgeable beer enthusiast.