Mastering Python Design Patterns

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

Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, Coding Projects in Python is a straightforward, visual guide that shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python, an eas

A visual step-by-step guide to writing code in Python.Beginners and experienced programmers can use Python to build and play computer games, from mind-bending brainteasers to crazy action games with e

Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book i

Design, style, and accessorize clothes with this fun guide full of practical fashion design ideas for kids.Draw and color creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fash

Playful interactivity, learning, and fun come together in DK's new board-book Spot the Difference series, which encourages children ages 2–5 to recognize patterns and use logical thinking skills to sp

Playful interactivity, learning, and fun come together in DK's new board-book Spot the Difference series, which encourages children ages 2–5 to recognize patterns and use logical thinking skills to sp

Discover the history of computers and coding, from Ada Lovelace's initial idea of computer programming to today's coding languages like Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more, in The Story of Coding, a

Discover the history of computers and coding, from Ada Lovelace's initial idea of computer programming to today's coding languages like Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more, in The Story of Coding, a

Learning is fun with Spot the Difference: Animals. Colorful photos, bright backgrounds, and visual humor encourage children to use logical thinking skills and recognize patterns to find the zany zebra

Learning is fun with Spot the Difference: Things That Go. Colorful photos, bright backgrounds, and visual humor encourage children to use logical thinking skills and recognize patterns to find the cra

Packed with patterns that make cable, fair isle, and textured knitting accessible to everyone, Winter Knits Made Easy contains step-by-step tutorials and straightforward projects for the family and ho

In DK Workbooks: Science: Grade 2, second graders can practice what they learn in school with exercises on liquids, solids and gases, global weather patterns, life cycles of living creatures like frog

History Year by Year presents the world through a detailed timeline, letting children follow the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events. Produced in association with the Smith

Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas.Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation

This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts.Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and

This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts.Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and

Based on DK's outstanding cartography and design, this fully revised and updated edition is an appealing, accessible, and affordable single-volume atlas and country factfile in a handy pocket-sized fo

Introduce babies to their first animals and foster early language skills with this super-stylish book that combines photography and contemporary illustrations.The cool, high-contrast design of this bo

Introduce babies to their first words and foster early language skills with this super-stylish book that combines photography and contemporary illustrations.The cool, high-contrast design of this book

This user-friendly family guide to 3-D printing is packed with exciting ideas for how to design and print your own toys, gadgets, models, and ornaments, and doesn't even require any specialist softwar

A special bedtime story that follows a family of curious rabbits on their nighttime walks to explain the phases of the moon, with a charming design that includes a light-up LED moon.When we first meet

Get kids building exciting computer projects, including games, music, and website design with DK Workbooks: Raspberry Pi Projects. Perfect for children ages 6–9 who are new to programming, this highly

Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step has 25 easy projects to elevate your home decor without the expensive price tag.Sew curtains, make Roman blinds, design bed runners, and more. You'll learn h

Preschoolers can explore the many toys that make playtime fun in My First: Playtime, an informational board book featuring images of toy boats, dolls, playground fun, dress-up fun, and more.The bold, beautiful images are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Made with toddlers ages 0–2 in mind, the book's sturdy format is ideal for small hands to hold and carry.Whether read alone or with an adult, My First: Playtime encourages independent learning as preschoolers become familiar with timeless playtime favorites.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board books series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early

Flaptastic: Colors uses innovative design and big, bold flaps to introduce toddlers to basic early learning concepts and develops fine motor skills. Discover the different meanings of colors based on

Dinosaurs for kids! In My First Dinosaur, children will read about the sheer size and power of a T-Rex and see the spikes and club tail on a Stegosaurus. This informational board books features a variety of dinosaurs with clear, informational labels that tell readers about their bodies and teeth, as well as some exciting facts about each type of dinosaur. The images are labeled clearly and promote early learning and language skills. The books are a sturdy format that is ideal for small hands to hold and carry, and the pages are filled with a distinctive, iconic design. The books can be read either alone or with an adult, and encourage learning on your own. Embrace the inner paleontologist withMy First Dinosaur!This revamp of DK's most successful board books series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to

Be inspired to imagine the garden of your dreams with this guide that will help you plan, build, and plant your perfect outdoor space.Whether you're aiming for a total redesign or targeting a specific

Get ready to spell well and learn all the spelling words and rules you need to know with Spell Check. Mastering the ability to spell English words correctly can be a difficult and frustrating task for

Weird and wonderful facts about our extraordinary world--like all the wind patterns on the planet or each country's national dish or the most bizarre rock formations on each continent--are shown visua

With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10

This guide will help you explore Copenhagen, learn about the country's Viking history, its beautiful natural landscape, Danish design, and the art of hygge, and get hotel and restaurant recommendation

With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10

Explore fascinating robotic technology through the ages, from the earliest automatons to modern humanoid helpers.From automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci to modern-day androids and animal robots, this book covers artificial intelligence (AI) throughout history. Discover the latest at the cutting edge of robotics, where science, technology, mechanical engineering, and computing meet as The Robot Book explains how robots work, how they are made, and how they help and sometimes hinder in modern society.This kids' robot book showcases the latest and greatest innovations in AI through bright graphics and stunning photography. Tech panels present fascinating facts about each robot's design, production, and capability. A thematic approach covers a range of subjects, including the most iconic robots in popular culture and robots in the workforce. The final chapter covers the future of robotics, and the opportunities and pitfalls of using robots more and more in our everyday life.Young reader

A new, exciting, and intuitive way to learn English, this comprehensive self-study course--now available in a beautifully packaged box set--is uniquely visual, engaging, and easy to follow.Combines innovative visual teaching methods with the best of DK design to make the English language easy to learn. The beginner-level box set includes Levels 1 and 2 of the course, taking you from complete beginner to pre-intermediate level, and covering skills such as talking about yourself, describing places, giving advice, and making suggestions. The set includes two course books and two corresponding practice books. The practice books are essential companions to the course books, offering extensive exercises to drill language skills and improve fluency.Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are presented in a clear and simple way, with attractive illustrations to put new words in context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises, backed by extensive audio and interactive di

Celebrating STEAM, robotics, innovation, and supercool technology, explore kid inventors, robots with feelings, robotic toys and games, cyborgs, and more in this fact-packed book.Find out how and why robots are made, how they help humans now, and how they will help us in the future. Discover how computers develop and build robots, and how engineers design robots with very specific capabilities, be it walking, jumping, exploring Mars, or defusing explosives. Written by an expert in the field, this book is a great addition to any home library, school's robotics club book list, and classroom's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) library.

This board book introduces the first concepts of opposites for babies—from black and white, to day and night, to happy and sad.My First Opposites brings recognizable images and clear word labels together, including food, clothing, and household items demonstrating opposite pairs. Little ones will discover all kinds of opposites, such as big and small, long and short, hot and cold, and many others.Sparkly foil and shiny finishes on the cover make it appealing for gift-giving, and the sturdy format makes it ideal for babies to carry and hold.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection o

Part of DK's successful My First board book series, My First Out and About features images with clear labels and was created with a preschooler's stage of educational development in mind.Preschoolers can learn about all the places they might visit in My First Out and About, an informational board book featuring images of the playground, the supermarket, the doctor's office, a birthday party, and more.The bold, beautiful images are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Made with toddlers ages 0–2 in mind, the book's sturdy format is ideal for small hands to hold and carry.Whether read alone or with an adult, My First Out and About encourages independent learning as preschoolers get to know familiar places even better than before.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach t

Elements make up everything around us — our computers, our games, and our food and drink. They make up trees and grass, cars and roads, and are the fundamental components of us, human beings. But what exactly are elements? What is their history? When were they discovered? It's Elementary! explores the chemistry of everyday things, from how blood needs iron to why helium balloons are lighter than air. Structure and headings based around easy-to-understand questions and statements, such as "What's a dog made from?" and "Inside and Atom" clearly organizes the material, while bold design and engaging stories work together to make learning about the elements surprising, fun, and understandable to kids.It's Elementary! looks at this weird and wonderful side of science, providing a unique and exciting biography of the elements and making chemistry fun for kids.