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The world s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Paris with this Top 10 guide Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten covering the very best that Paris has to offer and ensuring that you don t miss a thing Best of all the pocket friendly format is light and easily portable the perfect companion while out and about Inside this guide to Paris you ll find Top 10 lists of Paris s must sees and must dos including admiring art at the Muse du Louvre wandering along the banks of the Seine and visiting the Eiffel Tower Paris s most interesting areas with the best places for sightseeing food and drink and shopping Themed lists including the best art galleries riverfront sights parks and gardens fine dining and much more Brand new itineraries perfect for a day trip a weekend or a week A laminated pull out map of Paris plus 11 full colour area mapsDK s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002 Looking for more on Paris s culture history and attractions Try our DK Paris travel guide

Make your trip to Italy extraordinaryMarvelling at the ruins of the Roman Empire Cycling around Tuscany s vineyard cloaked hills Indulging in world famous regional cuisines Italy offers enough bucket list experiences to fill a lifetime Whatever your dream trip involves this DK travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings Italy to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the country s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover our pick of Italy s must sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Italy the best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy easy to follow itineraries expert advice get ready get around and stay safe colour coded chapters to every part of Italy a lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goOnly visiting Rome Venice or Naples Try our DK Rome DK Venice or DK Naples and the Amalfi Coast travel guides

A beautiful guide to Earth s wildlife and natural history including its rocks minerals animals plants fungi microorganisms and more Introducing The Natural History Book a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural history experts In the 11 years since the book was originally released thousands of new species have been identified and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life Already featuring galleries of more than 5 000 species The Natural History Book has since been updated to include dynamic discoveries such as the olinguito the kitty bear of the Andean cloud forest and a new species of deep sea Bolosoma glass sponge photographed by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer alongside a reorganization of the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding Explore each and every page of this stunning nature book to discover A full colour gallery of over 5 000 species Over 500 rocks minerals and fossils featured throughout Includes glossary of important natural history terms Specially commissioned photographs showcase wildlife in close up detailThis treasure trove of natural history is accompanied with easy to read accessible information and beautifully striking imagery

Master the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks Digital Photography Complete Course 2nd Edition will teach you how to take professional looking pictures you ll be proud to display The programme is completely customisable to your schedule so you can work through the modules at your own pace It s also the ideal photography gift for aspiring creatives and hobby photographers This digital photography book will guide you through every aspect of digital photography The new edition includes the latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation Follows a guided learning approach with 20 interactive and user friendly modules Technical concepts are explained in simple easy to understand language Innovative graphics illustrate key theories Combines practical demonstrations step by step tutorials and creative assignmentsGo from photography novice to pro in no time This modular photography course is the ultimate master class in digital photography This updated edition of DK Book s complete course based guide to digital photography will help you use your digital camera to its full potential in just 20 weeks Discover everything you need to know about photography step by step week by week Now fully updated throughou

All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best selling book to unlock your potential as a photographer From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash The Beginner s Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you maximise the features of your camera Inside this book you ll find An overview of the basics of photography including the equipment you need how to set the correct exposure how to use different lenses and how to edit pictures Clear step by step explanations tutorials handy kit and camera setting checklists to support you on your photography journey Simple annotated images that explain the differences and uses of equipment lenses and methods Written for beginners this handbook contains step by step tutorials covering the range of camera functions and photographic techniques Each chapter of the book contains practical hands on projects to help you get the best from your camera You ll also learn how to enhance your images using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals This revised edition has been updated to reflect all the latest technological developments and creative trends in digital image making This manual will teach you all the tips and tech

Make your trip to France extraordinaryA stroll through the lavender fields of Provence Wine tasting in Bordeaux Gallery hopping in Paris With so much to see and do France is a must visit Whatever your dream trip involves this DK travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings France to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the country s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover our pick of France s must sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of France the best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy to follow itineraries expert advice get ready get around and stay safe colour coded chapters to each part of France a lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goTravelling around France Try DK Road Trips France

The world s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Berlin with this Top 10 guide Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten covering the very best that Berlin has to offer and ensuring that you don t miss a thing Best of all the pocket friendly format is light and easily portable the perfect companion while out and about Inside this guide to Berlin you ll find Top 10 lists of Berlin s must sees and must dos including museum hopping around Museumsinsel admiring the Brandenburger Tor and sipping a pint in a beer gardenBerlin s most interesting areas with the best places for sightseeing food and drink and shoppingThemed lists including the best art galleries parks and gardens lounges and clubs places to eat and much moreBrand new itineraries perfect for a day trip a weekend or a weekA laminated pull out map of Berlin plus ten full colour area mapsDK s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002 Looking for more on Berlin s culture history and attractions Try our DK Berlin travel guide

Get closer to Budapest with DK EyewitnessA dip in the city s thermal baths Architectural marvels on every street Days spent in cool cafs and nights in raucous ruin pubs There are so many reasons to visit Budapest Whatever your dream trip involves this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings Budapest to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the city s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover Our pick of Budapest s must sees and top experiencesPhotography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of BudapestThe best spots to eat drink shop and stayDetailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyEasy to follow itinerariesExpert advice get ready get around and stay safeColour coded chapters to each part of BudapestA lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Budapest in your pocket Try Top 10 Budapest DK is the world s leading illustrated reference publisher producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries

Make your trip to Paris extraordinaryA stroll through the manicured paths of the Tuileries Garden The smell of warm croissants from a local boulangerie The sight of world famous art within the endless rooms of the Louvre The City of Light offers cultural experiences to fill a lifetime Whatever your dream trip involves this DK travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings Paris to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the city s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover our pick of Paris s must sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Paris the best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy easy to follow itineraries expert advice get ready get around and stay safe colour coded chapters to each part of Paris a lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Paris in your pocket Try Top 10 Paris

Make your trip to Scotland extraordinaryA road trip on the North Coast 500 Whisky tasting in the Scottish Highlands Days of festival fun in Edinburgh Scotland offers enough bucket list experiences to fill a lifetime Whatever your dream trip involves this DK travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings Scotland to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the country s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover our pick of Scotland s must sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Scotland the best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy easy to follow itineraries expert advice get ready get around and stay safe colour coded chapters to each part of Scotland a lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Scotland in your pocket Try Top 10 Scotland

Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK s latest concise visual guide to the human body Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information The Concise Human Body Book is illustrated throughout with colourful and comprehensive diagrams photographs scans and 3D artworks which take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping your body ticking The Concise Human Body Book provides full coverage of the body function by function system by system In the opening chapter colourful medical scans illustrations and easy to understand diagrams show you how the different parts of the body work together to produce a living whole Eleven main body systems including the skeletal system cardiovascular system and respiratory system are then covered in intricate detail in the following chapters with each section ending on common diseases and disorders that can affect that system From bones and muscles to systems and processes this in depth pocket sized guide to the body s physical structure chemical workings and potential problems is the must have reference manual for trainee medical professionals students or anyone interested in finding out more about how the human body works

This illustrated first Bible story book for children is a wonderful collection of 25 favourite Bible stories re told for a young audience Accounts from the Old Testament and parables from the New Testament are covered in a clear and accessible way From Creation to Noah s Ark each story is shown visually through detailed and fun illustrations The Nativity story and the Easter story are written simply and are perfect to read aloud or alone Throughout the book there are lots of opportunities to keep children involved with questions and activities as well as scripture references for older children to follow up A wonderful first biblical book for children and families to treasure making it the perfect christening gift for children everywhere

Discover the spine chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide A History of Ghosts Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern day ghost hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America The perfect introduction to the subject this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion folklore art and literature In this ghostly novel you will find Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships sances and mediumship poltergeists possessions and demonic encounters Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings such as vampires and werewolves There are numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures all over the world A serious but reader friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history The most holistic illustrated history of the subject available A History of Ghosts Spiri

The world s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to London with this Top 10 guide Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten covering the very best that London has to offer and ensuring that you don t miss a thing Best of all the pocket friendly format is light and easily portable the perfect companion while out and about Inside this guide to London you ll find Top 10 lists of London s must sees and must dos including visiting the British Museum wandering around Covent Garden and taking a boat trip up the Thames London s most interesting areas with the best places for sightseeing food and drink and shopping Themed lists including the best churches museums music venues places to eat and much more Brand new itineraries perfect for a day trip a weekend or a week A laminated pull out map of London plus 11 full colour area mapsDK s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002 Looking for more on London s culture history and attractions Try our DK London travel guide

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth Without them we simply couldn t exist they pollinate our crops break down dead matter and play a vital role in our ecosystems Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates pesticide use and threats to their essential habitats This cutting edge book which is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society teaches you all you need to know about bugs beetles butterflies and more revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them From a look at how insects have been collected for study to the use of insects in medicines and their importance in art and literature this fascinating book knits together science food culture and natural history With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats species identification notes a guide to attracting beneficial insects to your outdoor space and more this book is the ultimate wildlife lover s companion

See the animal kingdom in all its glory from jellyfish to polar bears with up close details of their unique features from head to toe Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else Written in association with the Natural History Museum This visual reference book starts with the question what is an animal and takes you through the animal kingdom mammals reptiles birds and sea creatures It uses a unique head to toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features such as the flight feathers of a parrot the antenna of a moth or the tentacles of coral This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals Read exciting stories like how animals communicate defend their territories and attract mates Learn how evolution has helped wildlife to adapt to their unique environments whether it is the ability to live in difficult habitats adjust to specific diets or how they work physically Humans have drawn and painted animals for thousands of years The Science of Animals has included some of these such as early rock art that depicts our awe of the animal kingdom or natural history artworks such as the one

A fascinating journey through the wisdom and wonders of JapanIn love with all things Japan or looking to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life From the philosophies of ikigai and wabi sabi to kitsch karaoke nights and futuristic robot restaurants traditional tea ceremonies and tranquil onsen dwellings to cosplay culture and J Pop megastars Japan is full of intriguing contradictions Though renowned for its ultramodern capital Tokyo a sprawling neon lit metropolis straight from the pages of a science fiction novel Japan is still deeply rooted in ancient tradition And while the country runs with clockwork precision the cultural life of its inhabitants is transformed with the changing of the seasons a testament to the enduring power of nature s rhythms Revised and updated and with each page alive with facts history and inspiration Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living whether you re eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco And if you re dreaming of a future trip to Japan this book will get you closer to your destination before you ve even departed

Fancy minimising your meat intake this New Years but don t know where to begin Modern Flexitarian has got you covered Ethical meals and sustainable living have become hot topics in our modern day society but transitioning into the leafy lifestyle can prove challenging That s why you need ideas and recipes to ease the transition Modern Flexitarian is filled with meat free recipes dairy free meals and healthy cooking ideas with a twist Each page features sustainable meals with suggestions on how to include meat dairy eggs or fish Dive straight in to discover Over 100 easy to prepare flexible vegetarian or vegan recipes Every dish is complemented with full colour photographs Featuring recipes for every meal type for the whole family to enjoy This flexitarian diet book will encourage you to eat plants while moderating your meat consumption proving to be a wonderful resource for healthy cooking ideas that will inspire you to make more socially responsible meal choices We understand that giving up meat or animal related products can be difficult that s why this part time vegetarian cookbook eases the transition and will inspire you to create the most delicious meat free meals Jam packed with tips and tricks on how to get started sound advice on getti

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them Written in plain English The Chemistry Book is packed with short pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science from the birth of atomic theory to the discovery of polyethylene and the development of new vaccine technologies to combat COVID 19 Simple graphics such as flowcharts and mind maps support the text and make the explanation of key concepts easy to follow Arranged in chronological order the book covers key themes in the physical and natural sciences such as geochemistry and the elements Within each chapter a series of articles traces the history of scientific thought and introduces the work of the scientists who have shaped the subject such as John Dalton Marie Curie Dmitri Mendeleev Kathleen Lonsdale and Stephanie Kwolek Along the way the book addresses some of the most fundamental questions in science such as what is the universe made of how is matter created and what are the chemical bonds that make life possible Whether you are new to chemistry a student of the sciences or just want to keep up with and understand the latest news and scientific debates The Chemistry Book is for you

No other spirit is as complex as whisky its appeal is timeless and its fans can spend a lifetime unravelling its mysteries The Whisky Opus is the companion for that journey Fully revised with all new images a fresh design and updated text which takes in all the cutting edge new distilleries and whisky trends The Whisky Opus is a global odyssey that takes the whisky lover from Banffshire to Bangalore Distillery profiles and whisky tales highlight fascinating stories from the past quirks of production methods important personalities and intriguing new trends This authoritative reference guide explores every major whisky producing country in depth with extensive coverage of influential producers Every whisky style from single malt to poteen is represented detailed tasting notes on how to appreciate each one Whether you re new to the wonders of whisky or a seasoned connoisseur you ll find this book tells you everything you want to know Whether you re new to the wonders of whisky or a seasoned connoisseur you ll find this book tells you everything you want to know