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Discover which of Earth s wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world s natural treasures Landscape photography is combined with 3D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and how features form To complete the all round picture the plants and animals that inhabit the environments are also included making Natural Wonders of the World a celebration of our world and the most accessible ever guide to Earth s geological processes and features In this book about the world you will find Photography of animals nature and sites from across the globe to create a visual celebration of our planet s natural beauty Artworks and digital terrain models constructed from satellite and other data explain how features were formed and reveal their hidden sides Detailed chapters on different continents worldwide including Asia Europe North America and Africa Facts statistics maps and explanations about our planet s plants and animals As well as information about rainforests glaciers and oceans Also explore extreme weather conditions such as Cyclones Thunderstorms Tornadoes sandstorms and dust storms in Natural wonders of the World This book is organised continent b

Vienna may be famous for its monumental palaces and classical music scene but Austria s capital isn t all about the past expect contemporary art galleries cool cafs and buzzing bars galore Make the most of your trip to this elegant city with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten covering the very best that Vienna 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 DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vienna you will find Up to date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe Top 10 lists of Vienna s must sees including Stephansdom the Hofburg the Belvedere and Hundertwasserhaus Vienna s most interesting areas with the best places for sightseeing food and drink and shopping Themed lists including the best art galleries music venues Viennese dishes things to do for free and much more Easy to follow itineraries perfect for a day trip a weekend or a week A laminated pull out map of Vienna plus 6 full colour area maps Looking for more on Vienna s culture history and attractions Try our DK Eyewitness Vienna or DK Eyewitness Austria About DK Eyewitness At DK Eyewitness we believe in

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 Venice with this Top 10 guide Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten covering the very best that Venice 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 Venice you ll find Top 10 lists of Venice s must sees and must dos including cruising down the Grand Canal sipping a coffee in Piazza San Marco and admiring art at the Accademia GalleriesVenice s most interesting areas with the best places for sightseeing food and drink and shoppingThemed lists including the best palaces bridges wine bars entertainment venues and much moreBrand new itineraries perfect for a day trip a weekend or a weekA laminated pull out map of Venice plus eight 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 Venice s culture history and attractions Try our DK Venice and the Veneto travel guide

Get closer to Norway with DK EyewitnessA hike around the Home of the Giants in Jotunheimen Watching whales in the waters of Tysfjord Dining in Oslo s world class restaurants For a vacation to remember Norway is hard to beat Whatever your dream trip involves this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings Norway 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 Norway s must sees and top experiencesBeautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of NorwayThe 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 NorwayA lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you goTravelling around Scandinavia Try DK Eyewitness Sweden or DK Eyewitness Denmark DK is the world s leading illustrated reference publisher producing beautifully designed books for adults and ch

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 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

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

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

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn simple shapes This exciting novelty board book makes early learning easy and exciting for babies and toddlers learning their first shapes Part of DK s new Slide and Seek series Slide and Seek Shapes will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way Young children will love the slide elements and eye catching illustrations like diamond shaped kites flying in the sky and triangular sails flapping on a boat The easy and clear text introduces different shapes and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page This interactive and colourful board book offers A safe and sturdy format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move Full colour illustrations high quality interactive elements and easy to read text A learning tool for young children encouraging them to name and point to objects in order to learn new words Triangular sails rectangular train carriages and other exciting objects will introduce babies and toddlers to the world of shapes in this touch and learn board book This interactive baby book makes early learning easy and exciting slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce ten key shapes perfect for little fingers and you

Bringing together the very best triple tested air fryer recipes this book offers all the inspiration you need to make the most and more of this versatile kitchen appliance The air fryer has taken household kitchens across the world by storm This handy kitchen appliance makes cooking our favourite foods quicker easier cheaper and even healthier From healthier versions of fried favourites to whole roast dinners impressive vegetarian mains crunchy snacks and baked treats the air fryer will make your time in the kitchen a stress free and mess free experience Now a popular trend on TikTok and social media air fryer recipes continue to go viral from cheesecakes to cheese toasties corn on the cob to the quickest pakoras Despite its name the air fryer does not fry things it bakes them and it bakes them fast the results are not only delicious but economical and energy efficient In this comprehensive cookbook discover over 100 triple tested recipes for light bites such as Leek and bacon frittatas to Sriracha Vegetable Tempura to more substantial meals such as Fish Tacos Herby Lamb Koftas Bourbon Chicken Wings and Pepperoni Calzones with this book you ll have all the inspiration you need to make the most and more of your air fryer Featured inside Th

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

An original and breathtakingly beautiful perspective on how art developed through the ages this book reveals how new materials and techniques inspired artists to create their greatest works The Story of Painting will completely transform your understanding and enjoyment of art Covering a comprehensive array of topics from the first pigments and frescos to linear perspective in Renaissance paintings the influence of photography Impressionism and the birth of modern art it follows each step in the evolution of painting over the last 25 000 years from the first cave paintings to the abstract works of the last 100 years Packed with lavish colour reproductions of paintings and photographs of artists at work and the materials they used it delves into the key paintings from each period to analyse the techniques and secrets of the great masters in detail Immerse yourself in the pages of this stunning book and find yourself dazzled by new colours marvel at the magic of perspective wonder at glowing depictions of fabric and flesh understand cubism and embrace abstraction You will look at paintings in a whole new light

Discover the key ideas innovations and breakthroughs in the history of design This book is the perfect introduction to the subject It explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements placing each in its historical cultural and stylistic context The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products information systems and environments exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives from the aesthetic movement to mid century modern and contemporary parametricism In this book you will find The evolution of design from ancient times through early manufacturing to the cutting edge concepts of the 21st century Profiles of the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground breaking development Fascinating insight into design movements showing how each one began and describing its philosophy and visual style Using the Big Ideas series trademark combination of clear explanation witty infographics and inspirational quotes The Design Book explains what makes a truly great design It reveals the hidden stories behind the designed world

The ultimate book for cheese lovers a photographic compendium of more than 750 different cheeses to whet the appetite The grandest fromages the finest Feta the most delicious Manchego celebrate the glorious variety quality and pleasure of different types of cheese from around the world Detailed entries on over 750 cheeses offer cheese tasting notes and profiles of the cheese makers from popular cheeses such as gouda and cheddar and classic French cheese varieties through to more unusual Asian and American cheeses Develop an in depth understanding of the science of cheese making and the different methods for hard cheese soft cheese and blue cheese Discover the importance of the grazing for the animal producing the milk whether it s for goat s cheese sheep cow or even buffalo Learn how to make cheese for yourself with step by step photography The perfect gift for the cheese lover in your life or the perfect excuse to head to the cheese shop so you can indulge your own love of the glorious world of cheese

Level up craft time with this exclusive collection of stickers featuring famous artworks and objects from The Metropolitan Museum of Art s incredible collection More than 800 matte stickers feature the museum s highlights from European paintings to modern American artworks via Ancient Greek and Roman amphoras medieval tapestries and suits of armour This inspiring collection includes more than 190 of The Met s most famous artworks With something for everyone The Met Collector s Sticker Anthology is perfect for crafting decorating journaling school projects or reliving your museum visit at home

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

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft magic and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title A History of Magic Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st century literature cinema and television Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija the book explores the common human fascination with spells superstition and the supernatural This riveting read on witchcraft includes Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full colour images that bring the subject to life Special features on aspects of magic such as oracle bones of ancient China the Knights Templar and magic at the movies and plants and potions such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail Quick fact panels explore magic origins key figures key deities uses in spells structures of religions and more T

Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide Combining clear jargon free language and bold eye catching graphics How Management Works is a definitive and user friendly guide to all aspects of organizational management Learn whether it is more eAffective to lead through influence or control Is delegation the key to productivity and how do you deal with diAfferent personalities Drawing on the latest theories and practices and packed with graphics and diagrams that demystify complex management concepts this book explains everything you need to know to build your management skills and get the very best out of your team It is essential reading if you are an established or aspiring manager or are studying a course in business or management Much more than a standard business management or self help book How Management Works shows you what other titles only tell you combining solid reference with no nonsense advice It is the perfect primer for anyone looking to start their own business become a more effective leader or simply learn more about the world of business and management