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A practical illustrated guide to exploring, observing, and understanding natureChris Packham will pass on his passion for nature and make you an enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur naturalistChris Packham’s Nature Handbook reveals how easy it is to enjoy and learn about plants, animals, habitats, and ecological processes. It features visual studies of habitats – full of photos of the animals and plants that live there and illustrations of how they interact. All the habitats in your region (Europe in the UK edition, or North America in the US edition) are included, from accessible urban and farming landscapes to wilderness areas. This book reveals the sights, sounds, and smells you can encounter and shows you how to connect with nature without intruding. It provides illustrated guides to activities for every season. Many of these, like pond dipping and raising butterflies from caterpillars, can be done close to home and without expensive equipment. The book promotes conservation and

Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world―and how plants work―with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Botany invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK’s elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use color and scent to interact with―and manipulate―the creatures around them, Botany is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.

The most comprehensive, modern-looking book of crystals and their uses on the market – a collection of 200 crystals alongside practical advice on how to choose, buy, use, and care for them.Crystals are for everyone.Now you can access the healing energy of 200 crystals and harness their power to unlock your potential in every area of your life – relationships, work, creativity, sleep, and mental wellness. Delve into the powerful properties of each crystal to find which hold the key to your optimum health, happiness, and harmony. Connect with their energy to clear and focus your mind and bring positive vibrations, color healing, and talismanic guidance into every day. Unlock their power to cleanse the energy in your home, bring clarity and focus to your work, and enhance connection in your relationships.Learn how to choose crystals, by letting the crystal choose you, and use them as a part of your daily routine to promote harmony, empowerment, and well-being. Create stunning crystal grid

The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book

Let your child’s imagination run wild in this very busy, search-and-find board book―follow fun characters, spot and count animals in different habitats around the world, and have an exciting, I-spy adventure! From a noisy farmyard and an action-packed African safari, to icy Arctic waters and a colorful coral reef, little ones build their vocabulary by visiting incredible habitats, searching through the busy scenes, then pointing to and naming all sorts of incredible animals and interesting objects. They join Ms. Munn and her class of excitable school children as they take a trip around the world meeting incredible animals with their clumsy tour guide, Ted. There’s sporty Sophie who can’t sit still, twins Zara and Zane who are the class pranksters, and Frankie who is frightened of… well, every animal he meets! Little ones count mischievous monkeys, fabulous fish, jazzy zebras, and more. Plus there’s spectacular scenery to admire, favorite toys to find, and Tilly the class teddy bear is

Acknowledge the father figure or Star Wars fan in your life with this collection of lessons in parenting from a galaxy far, far away.Families can be complicated and messy and can take many forms―from the Skywalkers to the Fetts, the found family of the Star Wars Rebels Ghost crew, and mentor relationships such as Tobias Beckett and Han Solo, and Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.This book shares some wise advice for parenting, mentoring, and families of all shapes and sizes, from fan-favorite Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, Jango and Boba Fett, and Leia Organa and Kylo Ren. The perfect Father’s Day or new-parent gift for your long-lost father, adoptive family, or Jedi Master, Star Wars: I Am Your Father is a lighthearted guide to parenting, featuring quotes, classic moments, and characters from the Star Wars galaxy. © & ™ 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Join the minifigures in the epic battle between good and evil that dominates the LEGOStar Wars galaxy. Engage in the fight between Jedi and Sith, Republic and Separatists, Ewoks and stormtroopers.Ulti

This is the newest of our beautifully illustrated and highly informative nature guides produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution. Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians is compact and

Packed with innovative graphics and simple explanations of business concepts, from managing risk and alternative business models to effective leadership and thinking outside the box, The Business Book covers every facet of business management.Big ideas make great business thinkers and leaders. From Adam Smith and Andrew Carnegie to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, The Business Book is perfect for college students, would-be entrepreneurs, or anyone interested in how business works.The Business Book is the perfect primer to key theories of business and management, covering inspirational business ideas, business strategy and alternative business models. One hundred key quotations introduce you to the work of great commercial thinkers, leaders, and gurus from Henry Ford to Steve Jobs, and to topics spanning from start-ups to ethics.

Providing all the information needed on kit and tackle, clothing and accessories, safety, and both fresh and saltwater fishing strategies, The Complete Fishing Manual is the definitive guide to fishin

A gardening guide with step-by-step photography covers sowing and planting, pest and disease control, supports and shelters, garden planning, crop rotation, making compost and much more. Original.

From sowing and planting to growing and harvesting, Backyard Harvest covers storing, freezing, and preserving tips so that you can enjoy your gardena??s bounty into the winter months and throughout th

An exciting new series featuring flaps, touch-and-feel textures, and incredible pop-out surprises!Featuring sheepdogs, tractors, cows, horses, and more, Pop-Up Peekaboo: Farm will surprise and delight

Provides expert tips and tricks for creating beautiful flower arrangements at home, featuring tips and tricks for keeping flowers fresh and beautiful as long as possible and including step-by-step pro

Covering key topics such as potty training and dealing with tantrums, and offering a range of tips and guidelines, from playtime to common illnesses and how to treat them, You and Your Toddler include

Offers photography tutorials on ten different genres--portraits, landscape, fashion and nude, wildlife and nature, sport, documentary, events and milestones, travel, architecture and interiors, and fi

Flaptastic Sizes teaches kids all about sizes, by showing side-by-side comparisons of big and small, tall and sort, thick and thin, and more!

A spectacularly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the prehistoric world and the plants and animals that lived there provides in-depth discussions of early Earth's climates and conditions, and the li

Gives a historical and chronological introduction to dinosaurs, and presents facts and pictures grouped into sections on fishes and invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles, dinosaurs and birds, and mam

Shows and describes art and artifacts associated with the world's religions, including those of ancient Egypt, Greece, Africa, India, China, Tibet, Japan, Iran, and Israel, and describes basic beliefs

Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.

Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and go

Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and varieties of fishes and other undersea life.

Describes different parts of the world and how people live in each, from the Eskimos and Inuit of the Arctic to the Amish and Maya of North America and the Asante and Zulu of Africa.

Provides advice on understanding and training a dog, including such areas as rewards and discipline, tactics, equipment, working inside and outdoors, games with dogs, retraining, and dealing with beha

Descriptive entries for more than one hundred breeds of horses and ponies discuss characteristics and distinguishing features, place of origin, uses, and the history of each breed, and include photogr

Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, and growth from pupa to larva to adult.

A guide to cacti and succulents features step-by-step photographic sequences and instructions for care, propagation, and display, and information on the climate and placement that best suit each plant

★ 機場裡到底藏著多少祕密？一本帶孩子走進機場幕後的知識探險書！★ 從報到、行李托運到飛機起飛，完整揭開機場運作的祕密★ STEM知識 × 精細插畫，讓孩子看懂航空世界如何運轉★ 百萬粉絲航空達人「The Airport Guy」首本兒童知識書！每天有數百萬人從機場起飛，但你知道飛機背後發生了多少事情嗎？行李托運後到底去了哪裡？飛機為什麼會遇到亂流？跑道在飛機起飛前要怎麼準備？空中交通管制又是如何確保所有飛機安全降落？在這本充滿驚喜的圖文知識書裡，航空工程師兼人氣航空科普創作者 Mohammad Taher（The Airport Guy），帶領讀者走進機場幕後世界。書中跟著一群旅客從辦理登機到抵達目的地，一步步探索機場各個區域：行李系統、跑道準備、塔台指揮與飛機運作等祕密。搭配細緻又生動的插畫與易懂的STEM知識小專欄，小讀者將在閱讀中理解飛行背後的科學與工程，也許還會在心裡悄悄種下一個航空夢。Millions of people fly from airports every year, and yet how they work remains a mystery to most of us. Where does luggage go once you've checked it in? What causes turbulence? How does air-traffic control work? Answers to these questions and much, much more are found in the thrilling pages of this fully illustrated book written by Mohammad Taher, better known as Mo T, The Airport Guy, as he gives you a groundbreaking behind-the-scenes look at an international airport and reveals all of its hidden secrets. Brimming with all the information and facts that only experts would know, each sprea

Get ready to hop into action with Mabel and King George! Uncover the mysteries of the animal world as Mabel and her friends use technology to communicate with animals. This colorful sticker book features all your favorite characters (in their human and animal form) from the movie. With over 100 stickers to use, Disney Pixar's Hoppers The Ultimate Sticker Book will keep kids entertained for hours!

Hip-hop meets self-help, with advice on creativity, self-belief, productivity, and more from rap’s most influential voices.Adopt a hip-hop mindset to take control of your own narrative and become the best version of yourself with 50 must-read lessons on creativity and self help that will inspire a new generation. Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Here he shares the creative directions and tips derived from one-on-one conversations with Pharrell Williams, J Cole, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, and many more. With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, reinventions, mental wellbeing, resilience, and more, the advice gleaned from these important artists’ life experiences will help you to face up to your own challenges and inspire you to make simple changes that have major positive consequences. Lessons include: • Grammy award-winning hip-hop- legend Nas on Maintaining Focus on What’s Important • Kenny Beats – producer of Vince Staples and

Discover the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published.Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is “acceptable” in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to culture.Banned Books explores why some of the world’s most important literary classics and seminal non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read―whether for challenging racial or sexual norms, satirizing public figures, or simply being deemed unfit for young readers. From the banning of All Quiet on the Western Front and the repeated suppression of On the Origin of Species, to the uproar provoked by Lady Chatterley’s Lover, entries offer a fascinating chronological account of censorship, and the astonishing role that some banned books have played in changing history.Packed with eye-opening insights into the history of the written word, and the political and social climate during the p

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

A compact, comprehensive guide to looking at stars and planets for readers from around the world.The clearest, most accessible guide to observing the night sky.Authoritative text, crystal-clear charts, and a systematic approach make the DK Handbook of Star and Planets the perfect beginner’s guide to the night sky. A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the solar system is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is a separate, detailed chart for each of the 88 constellations, adding up to a complete atlas of the sky. The text for each constellation reveals its history and mythology and lists notable stars, galaxies, nebulae, a

Experience the passion and drama of the world’s greatest operas with this sumptuously illustrated visual guide.Immerse yourself in more than 75 years of the world’s most celebrated operas and discover the fascinating stories behind them. Explore the lives of opera singers, such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jonas Kaufmann. Meet composers such as Mozart, Wagner, and Britten, and the librettists with whom they collaborated to create the magical blends of words and music that make up opera. From its origins in the 17th-century courts of Italy to live screenings in public spaces today, Opera: The Definitive Illustrated History follows the history of opera from Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo in 1607, to Cosi fan Tutte, La Bohème, and modern operas such as Brokeback Mountain. It explains musical terminology, traces historical developments, and sets everything in cultural context. Filled with photographs of all the key figures and performances, this book revels in the sets and costumes that

An accessible guide to the world’s most popular and celebrated works of classical music, and the composers who created them.Who wrote the first true “opera”? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies?The Classical Music Book answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and easy-to-follow sections. More than 90 works by famous composers are analyzed, with explanations of their music theory and impact on society. You will also explore the fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and performers.Covering Thomas Tallis in the early period, baroque masters like Bach and Handel, and the classical genius of Beethoven and Wagner all the way to the modern-day composers, this comprehensive book explores the key ideas underpinning the world’s greatest classical compositions and musical traditions. The importance of each composition is explained, placing them into their wider social, cultural, a

An accessible guide to more than 75 of the most important discoveries and theories in the history of chemistry.Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered themWritten 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 polythene and the development of liquid crystal display screens. 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

A new collaboration with Australian Women’s Weekly―a series of creative, accessible, reliable branded recipe books with fresh photography and a modern design.A curated collection of all-new, triple-tested, healthy recipes from the Australian Women’s Weekly.Australian Women’s Weekly’s triple-tested, fuss-free recipes are trusted favorites around the world, and now you can also enjoy them with this collectible series of cookbooks. Australian Women’s Weekly (AWW) is one of the most popular and reliable sources of recipes for its vast readership in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. This recipe series taps into AWW’s extensive archive for exclusive combinations of recipes, allowing us to create cookbooks that capitalize on the latest healthy lifestyle trends, which are so often led by the Australian market. With an existing selection of exciting and beautifully photographed recipes, the AWW recipe series will include both classic and current food and diet trends, from one-pot cooking and

A new collaboration with Australian Women’s Weekly―a series of creative, accessible, reliable branded recipe books with fresh photography and a modern design.A curated collection of all-new, triple-tested, healthy recipes from the Australian Women’s Weekly.Australian Women’s Weekly’s triple-tested, fuss-free recipes are trusted favorites around the world, and now you can also enjoy them with this collectible series of cookbooks. Australian Women’s Weekly (AWW) is one of the most popular and reliable sources of recipes for its vast readership in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. This recipe series taps into AWW’s extensive archive for exclusive combinations of recipes, allowing us to create cookbooks that capitalize on the latest healthy lifestyle trends, which are so often led by the Australian market. With an existing selection of exciting and beautifully photographed recipes, the AWW recipe series will include both classic and current food and diet trends, from one-pot cooking and

A new edition of the most comprehensive history of Marvel Comics ever published.Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company’s first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists that developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV. © 2022 MARVEL