Computer Performance Engineering

Uses computer-generated images to explain how many devices and processes of modern technology work, covering such inventions as HDTV, game consoles, robot cars, helicopters, space probes, oil rigs, ma

Why do you have brown eyes, hairy fingers, dangly earlobes, or knuckles that crack? Are you a thrill-seeker, a people-person, a computer whizz, or a social wallflower with a morbid fear of spiders? An

Happiness the Mindful Way is a practical step-by-step guide to help focus your mind, improve your performance, and be happy.Happiness the Mindful Way offers a complete life-changing program of easy to

Kid-approved games that instill first math concepts.Roll the dice, spin the wheel, pop, lift, pull, and learn with this fun-filled, extra-cool math game book. The amazing interactive paper engineering

In Eyewitness: Ancient Rome, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations — from its vast empire and astounding engineering feats to the menu at a Roman dinner party

This latest edition in a range of super successful DK encyclopedias for children features hundreds of photographs and computer generated images bringing extinct animals back to life in this visual cel

This engaging guide takes children on an international tour of the world's greatest art, from the first daubs of paint in prehistoric caves to today's performance art. It includes all of the importan

An intuitive and user-friendly children's physics book about high-performance automobiles uses graphics and visual metaphors to cover curriculum topics such as force and motion, energy, carbon cycle,

Combining accessible text with eye-popping computer-generated images from the world's first complete 3-D model of an actual human body, a fascinating book takes readers on an in-depth tour of the bloo

A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars.

The ultimate visual guide to successful management.Are you looking to take the new step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others?Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skill set, and The Essential Manager’s Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the seven key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, negotiating, and flexible working.With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this book is accessible and easy to use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to jot down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life.This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-non

DK Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance is the visual guide that gives you all the know-how you need to be a more effective manager.Now newly updated with an all-new graphic approach to expl

With over 1.4 million computing jobs predicted by 2020, computer programming is one of the fastest-growing industries to date. Parents who want to keep their kids up-to-date and prepared for the futur

Helps readers find out how to improve performance and boost productivity by prioritising tasks and managing time effectively along with information on ways to improve skills, develop drive, and lead e

When disaster strikes on the day of a big performance at her ballet school, young dancer Laura devises a helpful solution to save the show, in a story designed to promote early independent reading ski

When disaster strikes on the day of a big performance at her ballet school, young dancer Laura devises a helpful solution to save the show, in a story designed to promote early independent reading ski

Perfect for getting children away from computer games and out into the open air to discover nature, this colorful, easy, and fun bird guide is ideal for beginning birders. Spot the Bird covers more th

This latest edition in a range of super successful DK encyclopedias for children features hundreds of photographs and computer generated images bringing extinct animals back to life in this visual cel

Introducing readers to the most powerful and complicated computer network they will ever encounter-their own brain-What Goes on in My Head? explains what the different parts of the brain do, how the

From bodies in action to computer-aided coloring, a step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters from the amazing universe of Marvel Comics.

Learn all you need to know about helping others to achieve their full potential. From defining performance targets to supporting staff as they progress, Coaching Successfully shows you how to motivat

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. *Now reissued with a CD an

Taking place between the last two Star WarsR films, Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, the Clone Wars fill a dark period in the history of the Galaxy. DK and Lucasfilm celebrate the all-new computer-generated animated series that will launch theatrically in August 2008 with three new Clone Wars titles. Now young readers can experience more Jedi action, more villainous battles, more weapons, more imagery, more fun, and more excitement! Join the Jedi Knights on daring adventures throughout the galaxy in Star WarsR: The Clone Wars? Reader Level 4: Jedi Adventures. c 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. R & TM