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Understanding AI has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the world of AI for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed the way we live, and how it might evolve in the future. Explaining each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the key building-blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications - both currentand predicted - and explores the numerous ethical debates around AI, and its increasing influence on culture and society. Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this ess

A complete self-study English language course for advanced learnersEnglish for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults already accomplished at learning English as a foreign language.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to hone their existing skills. Learn English at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. At this level the content is more challenging, covering subjects such as family life, business, and news and media.English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel.With audio material available on the accompanying websi

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the next level with the third practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 3 Intermediate will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 3 Intermediate or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the top level with the fourth practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 4 Advanced will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 4 Advanced or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as family life, business, and news and the media.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve you

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5–9 who are studying English as a foreign language.Make learning grammar fun with this clear, simple and visual guide for children learning English as a foreign language or English as a second language (ESL). Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar apart from other language materials for children. Attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference book will help children to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences. Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into small chunks that are easy to unders

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

英語自學系列English for Everyone推出全彩常用英語字典，收錄超過一萬的常見單字及片語，依照日常生活、工作及旅行等情境主題分類，佐以插圖及音檔，視覺、聽覺學習雙管齊下，輕鬆累績單字力。Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for English-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning English vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.

The perfect introduction to English vocabulary for children aged 6-9 as they take the first steps toward learning English as a foreign language. This beautifully illustrated vocabulary book for younge

An essential teacher's companion to an innovative, uniquely visual English-language course, this guide helps English teachers--including those for whom English is not their native language--create cle

A combined reference book and workbook covering over 3,000 entries of essential words and phrases to expand your English vocabulary.Designed around the most up-to-date theories of language acquisition, English for Everyone: English Vocabulary Builder includes all the words and phrases English learners need to know. Question words, feelings, hairstyles, technology, seasons, entertainment, sports, and more are covered and illustrated, plus paired with audio in the accompanying app available for download. Readers can write their own translations and work through practice exercises to improve their English language skills. Ideal for ESL learners at all stages, from beginner to advanced.Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing

Discover a wealth of wildlife, natural wonders and lively cities by heading down under and exploring Australia. DK Super World: Australia is part of the new DK Super World series for children aged 7-11 to explore the wonders of diverse cultures and landscapes across the globe. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the countries of the world.Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Australia country profile book, specifically tailored for primary school pupils. This learn-to-read book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content covering a wide range of topics. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and interactive elements provide an immersive learning experience while covering key in

From Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan. DK Super World: Japan is part of the new DK Super World series for children aged 7-11 to explore the wonders of diverse cultures and landscapes across the globe. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the countries of the world.Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Japan country profile book, specifically tailored for primary school pupilsThis geography book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners. Vocabulary-building content covering a wide range of topics.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and interactive elements provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about the richness of o

《English for Everyone Junior》系列專為6至9歲兒童設計，幫助初學者建立英文基礎。此套裝包含三本核心教材：入門課本、練習冊與英文字典。課本從零開始，帶領孩子逐步掌握基礎詞彙與文法；練習冊提供超過1,000道練習題，加深語言技能；字典則介紹1,000個常用詞彙，配合插圖與例句，加強理解與應用。本系列不僅適合家庭自學，也能作為課堂教材使用。搭配歌曲、插圖與網路音檔，讓學習過程充滿互動與趣味，是兒童英文啟蒙的完整資源。亮點：三冊合一：課本、練習冊、字典超過1,000題練習與1,000核心詞彙插圖與歌曲設計，學習更生動附線上音檔，練習發音更便利The English for Everyone Junior series provides children ages 6-9 with all the support they need as they take their first steps toward learning English as a second language. Now available as a beautifully packaged box set, the Beginner's Course, Beginner's Practice Book, and English Dictionary offer the perfect introduction to English vocabulary, grammar, and language skills. Equally effective for home study or the classroom, the Beginner's Course assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently. The Practice Book contains more than 1,000 vocabulary and grammar exercises to drill the lan

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the world's fastest animals with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Fast Animals will introduce kids to a parade of speedy animals--from the sprinting cheetah to a shrimp making a speedy catch of its dinner--and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: - Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades Pre-K and K reading sk

A visually stimulating practice book to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Practice Book is a clearly structured and beautifully illustrated workbook for children ages 6-9, which offers extra practice for those beginning their journey of learning English as a foreign language. Following the same unit-by-unit structure as English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this workbook provides your child with all the support they need to build their confidence when using the language skills they have learned in the course book. Featuring hundreds of exercises, this practice book tests all the vocabulary and grammar structures taught within English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, making use of a range of both familiar and new exercise mechanisms. Although best used to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this practice book can also be used independently by children or teachers who are in need of addi

百科見長的DK出版社暢銷英語學習系列《English for Everyone》兒童全彩插圖字典。帶領國小階段孩子從A到Z有系統的學習千個常見單字，結合專屬APP中的歌曲、互動遊戲，輕鬆學英文。An illustrated A-Z dictionary with accompanying audio that introduces 1,000 essential words to children learning English as a foreign language. Learning new vocabulary is as easy as ABC with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for children aged 6-9. Featuring 1,000 essential first words and a free audio app, this book is perfect for children who are starting to read and speak English as a second language. Every word in English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary is illustrated and arranged A-Z to reinforce letter recognition and help your child learn the alphabet. Audio for all the words featured in the book is available online and via an app, so children can listen and perfect their pronunciation. At the start of each section, the upper-case and lower-case version of each letter is presented, to help fix the shape and form of the letter. Charming illustrations help put each word in

本書專為7歲以上兒童設計，以圖像方式引導學習，讓新詞彙更容易掌握。書中以清晰、簡單的插圖呈現單字與片語，並依主題分區，如城市生活、運動、建築工地或餐廳點餐等日常情境。透過這些生活化的場景，孩子能直觀地理解詞義並應用於實際對話中。本書不僅是一部字典，更是延伸學習的工具，幫助孩子建立更廣的英文詞彙基礎，提升語言運用能力。亮點：圖像搭配詞彙，理解更直觀主題式分區，貼近生活情境適合7歲以上孩子循序學習幫助拓展英文詞彙量Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.This stunning new dictionary uses clear and simple illustrations to depict words and phrases in an engaging manner. Words are grouped into themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, or ordering food in a restaurant - helping young readers grasp complicated topics and build their knowledge of the English language. Children's Visual Dictionary helps young learners push the boundaries of their English vocabulary.

Get your paints and canvases ready for a fun-filled journey through art! Explore how artists get ideas and bring them to life, how art can affect the way we think and feel, and why people throughout history loved it so much. Why is art important? What's so great about it? In this illustrated book, you'll see the world through famous artists' eyes, and what inspired them to make art. And you'll use their techniques to produce your own masterpieces. Did you know that early humans spent a great deal of time on their cave paintings? Before cameras and smartphones were invented, people had paintings and drawings made of them to keep a record of what they looked like. Many artists, such as Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo, used art as a language to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions in ways that words couldn't. Explore techniques you can use to create art, and you don't have to be good at drawing and painting to do it. If you want to learn why art has the power to be beautiful, s

ABOUT ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE JUNIOR ENGLISH ALPHABET FLASH CARDSDesigned for children learning to read and speak English, this pack of flash cards introduces the alphabet and 52 essential first words through images and audio. Make learning the English alphabet fun with this beautifully illustrated pack of 52 flash cards. With lively accompanying audio, finger-tracing patterns, and fun ideas for games and activities, these flash cards are perfect for children beginning to learn English as a second language. English for Everyone Junior: English Alphabet Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card introduces the upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet and an essential first word. Audio for all the letters and words featured in the pack is available online and via a handy app so young learners can memorize the sound of the letters and perfect their pronunciation. On one side of the card, both th

《English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary》專為6至9歲設計，收錄1,000個基礎詞彙，並以A-Z排列，搭配全頁插圖，讓孩子同時熟悉字母與單字。每個詞都置於情境插圖與對話中，幫助理解並強化記憶。隨書附有免費音檔與App，涵蓋單字、片語與歌曲，方便孩子練習正確發音。每個字母單元皆呈現大小寫，強化字母辨識；書中還設有有趣小知識與補充短語，增加學習趣味。書末另含數字、時間與形狀等主題，功能完整，是孩子英語啟蒙的理想工具書。亮點：收錄1,000個必備詞彙插圖與情境設計，學習更直觀免費音檔與App，發音練習便利額外主題補充，延伸實用性Learning new vocabulary is as easy as ABC with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for children aged 6-9. Featuring 1,000 essential first words and a free audio app, this book is perfect for children who are starting to read and speak English as a second language. Every word in English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary is illustrated and arranged A-Z to help your child build their vocabulary and learn the English alphabet.Audio for all the words, phrases, and songs featured in the book is available online and via the accompanying app, so children can listen and perfect their pronunciation. At the start of each section, the upper-case and lower-case version of each letter is presented to he

Ideal for anyone who wants to learn English to native-speaker standard and prepare for major English exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL, this fun and engaging visual guide to the most common and useful English idioms and phrases will help you understand and remember English idiomatic expressions and their meanings, making your English more fluent and natural.English for Everyone: English Idioms combines an innovative visual teaching method with the best of DK design to make one of the most difficult aspects of learning English as a foreign language incredibly easy. Hundreds of expressions are presented in context, with crystal-clear definitions and attractive illustrations that show each idiom's literal and idiomatic meaning. The book also covers English collocations and commonly confused words, helping you avoid the kind of mistakes that native English speakers would never make. Each teaching module is followed by tightly focused practice exercises to help you remember what you h

More than 500 words about vehicles, buildings, jobs and people label colourful LEGO® scenes and minifigures to help kids learn the building blocks of language. LEGO City© is the perfect place for earl

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport). Clear, bright illustrations which make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding French easy.The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all t

Want to learn Italian fast? This practical, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Italian language course is perfect for busy people. Teach yourself Italian in just 12 weeks with DK's Complete Language P

Want to learn Spanish fast? This practical, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Spanish language course is perfect for busy people. Teach yourself Spanish in just 12 weeks with DK's Complete Language P

You won't run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities! Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland. Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more! (c) 2023 Mojang AB.

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French-English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning French vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.

Discover fascinating facts about communication in all its forms, from around the world and over timeEngaging factual writing introduces young readers to the most interesting aspects of languages, how they evolve and change over time.Humans’ use of language is one of our distinguishing features. Language allows us to communicate what we think, what we want, what we feel, and what we have learned. Some 100,000 years ago, humans began speaking. Since then, we have developed nearly 7000 languages. Languages are living things; they evolve and change over time. They even travel! People carry their language with them and spread it. Large language families even have their own family trees, such as Spanish, French, English. Different languages can be mixed and combined to create new languages with similar words, pronunciation, and grammar rules. Languages can even become extinct if they are not shared and learned by each new generation. Spoken languages are not the only way we communicate. Sign

Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience.But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history?And what makes certain flowers special?The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 85 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world.This fascinating book on flowers can help you to:-Unlock the meaning of flowers throughout history - from early peoples to the 19th-century.- Discover the Victorian language of flowers popular in the US, UK, and Europe.- Gain an insight into folklore and mythology in relation to different flowers.- Uncover what flowers mean in vario

Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to grasp grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to figure out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay?Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language. Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun, and help develop an understanding that can be applied to school studies. Annotated texts complement concise, practical guidance to support students in developing sound analytical and writing skills. The carefully selected reading recommendations will inspire reading for pleasure, while clear links between topics will ensure that students not only understand language techniques but know how to apply them effectively.How to Be Good at Language Art

Want to learn Chinese fast? This practical, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Mandarin Chinese language course is perfect for busy people. Teach yourself Chinese in just 12 weeks with DK's Complete L

You won’t run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities!Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland.Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more!

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak French. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of French will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets French for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.French for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak French. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning French either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to help y

Learn vocabulary with 100 flash cards introducing animal words, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.English for Everyone Junior First Words Animals Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential animal word, and on the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge. Interactive and engaging, these animal flash cards for kids include: - 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language.- Essential words covering a range of creatures, from wild animals to farm animals, and sea an

Classic Dutch language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app Learn to speak Dutch in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, DK's Hugo Dutch in 3 Months will have you speaking Dutch fluently in just 12 weeks. With a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app, the latest edition of this classic self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read, and write in Dutch. The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of Dutch grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written "imitated pronunciation" guide, which replaces Dutch sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfec

The practical guide that gives you the skills to succeed as a project manager.Discover how to improve your project management skills by defining a project brief, identifying stakeholders, and building

Discover everything you need to know to turn your big idea into a thriving business with this uniquely visual guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, explanatory illustrations, How to S

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

適合6-9歲以上剛開始接觸英文的小朋友，內容包含單字、文法及手寫練習，更有免費線上音檔可以搭配，讓小朋友一步步打好英文基礎。This beautifully illustrated language course is the perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar for children aged 6-9. English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language. This fully illustrated course book teaches and tests more than 500 of the most important words in English, together with the essentials of English grammar.Equally effective for home study or the classroom, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course is a carefully levelled English-language course that assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently. The book is carefully aligned to the pre-A1 level of the internationally recognized CEFR framework, and covers all the material necessary to prepare for the Camb