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The Ultimate Guide to the Magical Worlds
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 19 февраля 20092006-08-11
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«This is a beautiful encyclopedia about Disney's Princesses — perfect for any princess. «Disney Princess The Ultimate Guide to the Magical Worlds» is the complete guide to all your favourite Disney Princesses. You can discover all about their castles, wicked stepmothers, faraway lands, best friends, spells, fairies, fashion, singing and beauty. Each princess has their own section with profiles on the princess herself, her friends and her enemies. Other fun tips and information are spread throughout the book, such as 'Sleeping Beauty's Guide to Dreaming', 'Tiana's Recipe Tips' and 'Ariel's Collecting Catalogue'. This brand new revised edition also includes artwork from the latest Disney Princess movie «Rapunzel».»
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The Economics Book
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 352 Дата загрузки: 23 февраля 20092005-03-16
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«All the big ideas, simply explained — an innovative and accessible guide to economics. This title brings economics to life with «The Economics Book», an essential guide to more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering everything from ancient theories right up to cutting-edge modern developments. From Aristotle to John Maynard Keynes and beyond, all the greatest economists and their theories are featured and the innovative graphics, step-by-step summaries and mind maps help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts. «The Economics Book» is perfect for economic students and anyone who has an interest in how economies work.»
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Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 400 Дата загрузки: 14 сентября 20092004-02-19
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From Cyprinids to Blennies and Koi, this is a new edition of this complete owner's manual for keeping all types of fish. You get the lowdown on keeping fish with this comprehensive guide for fish lovers. You'll find everything you need to know on marine varieties to freshwater, tropical to coldwater, whether you keep them in indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. You can identify your fish with a directory containing over 800 of the world's most popular. You can discover everything about them: from what they look like and how big they'll grow, to what food they eat and whether they integrate with others. There's expert advice on looking after your fish: from keeping and feeding to healthcare and how to breed. Plus, find directories of companion plants, pond and marine life to help you create the right environment.
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English Made Easy The Alphabet Preschool Ages 3-5
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 40 Дата загрузки: 14 июля 20092002-06-25
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«Help your child be top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed in English. English Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about English easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book focuses on the letters of the alphabet. It encourages your child to recognise the sound and name of each letter and draw letter shapes. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, English Made Easy (previous ISBN 9781405363563) is a great way to improve your child's English skills — «the more you practice, the better you'll be!» (Carol Vorderman).»
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Eyewitness Companions: Classical Music
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 512 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092003-10-17
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The guide that shows you what others only tell you. Explore and enjoy 1,000 years of classical music with this unique collaboration from DK and Classic FM. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Cosi Fan Tutte to Swan Lake, discover the lives and works of the great composers, performers, instruments and key works with this definitive visual guide to classical music.
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Dogs
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 344 Дата загрузки: 13 декабря 20092004-09-12
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Showing you what others only tell you, this title covers the history of dogs from their wild origins to their role as house pets and working dogs. It features specially commissioned photography and information on identifying breeds, from toy poodles to Irish wolfhounds, plus expert guidance on behavior, training, health, and grooming. This is the one-stop guide to your canine companion.
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Eyewitness Football
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 72 Дата загрузки: 19 февраля 20092003-05-16
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This is the ultimate guide to football for today's internet generation. Just in time for FIFA World Cup 2014, the reissue of Eyewitness Football will help your child learn everything they want to know about 'the beautiful game'. Revised and updated with stats from the 2010 World Cup tournament, plus an exciting new cover. They'll become a footie aficionado with this premier guide to the world's favourite sport, it's history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. Packed with fun facts, from why gloves make a goalkeeper's job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly. Plus, they can discover more about football from the giant pull-out wall chart and use it to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, Eyewitness Football has been updated with fresh images and information to help take your child's knowledge of football to the next level.
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Eyewitness Companions: Opera
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 432 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092004-02-24
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«'Packed into every page of this book is the excitement of discovery, knowledge, taste and visual beauty. It all gives the reader the illusion of being at an actual performance' — Placido Domingo. '»Opera» is a beautiful guide for opera enthusiasts as well as the perfect welcome for converts to this ancient rite. It offers today's and tomorrow's audiences a delightful 'navigation system' along an avenue that leads from Monteverdi to Bob Wilson' — Stephane Lissner, Director of the Teatro alla Scala. This book is an essential reading — whether you are a seasoned opera goer looking for a quick brush-up before a performance, or new to the genre and wanting to know more. From Baroque to Italian, from Vivaldi to Debussy explore 400 years of music drama from late-Renaissance Italy to works from contemporary names including Philip Glass and Thomas Ades. Discover hundreds of classic and modern opera interpretations, learn about the lives of operatic masters, from Monteverdi to Adams plus, read act-by-act synopses of more than 160 operas from «Madama Butterfly» and «Tosca» to «Candide» and «The Maid of Pskov» which signpost the highlights of each opera and help you follow the story-line and identify characters. «Eyewitness Companions Opera» — music for your ears and eyes.»
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Cat
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 72 Дата загрузки: 19 февраля 20092003-05-16
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This is an engaging and entertaining reference guide about cats — perfect for younger readers. From evolution and anatomy to behaviour and species, let your child learn all about these fantastic felines in Eyewitness Cat whether they love animals or need some homework help. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition Eyewitness Cat is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.
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A Little Course in Preserving
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 сентября 20092003-07-14
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«Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical course in learning how to preserve. Ever wanted to learn how to preserve but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with «A Little Course in Preserving», part of a new series of structured learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. Each course follows the same structure; start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learnt and then show off your new skills! A «Little Course in Preserving» takes you from complete beginner to being able to make 70 delicious recipes. Start simple with freezer jams and easy chutneys, build on your skills with cordials and fruit cheeses and show off with marmalades, fruit curds and cured meats. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and the practice recipes keep you on the right track. «A Little Course in Preserving» will help you learn your new skill in no time. 8 «A Little Course in» ...titles available including «Preserving» (9781409364443), «Yoga» (9781409365235), «Pilates» (9781409365174), «Wine Tasting» (9781409365204), «Sewing» (9781409365198), «Knitting» (9781409365181), «Baking» (9781409365211), «Growing Fruit & Veg» (9781409365228).»
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Sushi: Taste and Technique: Kimiko Barber and Hiroki Takemura
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20092002-06-25
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«Master sushi making at home — delicious results for minimal effort. «Sushi: Taste and Technique» is the quintessential book for any sushi lover telling you all you need to know about this delicious and healthy cuisine. From makizushi and hand rolls to vegetarian versions, master techniques and learn trade secrets from Hiroki Takemura, previously head chef at London's Nobu, and Asian fusion specialist Kimiko Barber. Discover how to locate the freshest ingredients, use the right equipment and appreciate the art of sushi making. Step by steps and beautiful photographs demonstrate how you can make sushi at home with minimal effort using authentic and foolproof techniques that succeed every time. The book also includes a handy fish identification guide detailing over 20 kinds of fish and shellfish and how to prepare them. And for those more interested in eating, there are also essential tips on sushi etiquette. Elegant, compact yet comprehensive: «Sushi: Taste and Technique» is a must for anyone serious about sushi.»
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Yan Kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20092002-06-25
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Enjoy authentic Chinese cooking with step-by-step demonstrations of traditional preparation and cooking techniques. Step-by-step techniques and images of specialist ingredients and equipment provide you with the foundation to create over 140 mouthwatering dishes. Impress your guests with your knowledge of the customs for serving authentic Chinese cuisine, or learn how to make dumplings and other enticing dim-sum recipes. Includes a visual guide to specialist ingredients and equipment for easy identification when shopping and recipes for simple family meals to banquets, so you can leave the Chinese takeaway menu in the drawer. Menus are drawn from Szechwan, Cantonese, Peking and Shaghai and with Yan-kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook you will see just how simple and rewarding cooking Chinese food can be.
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Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 360 Дата загрузки: 16 апреля 20092006-08-27
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The DK Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary introduces the vocabulary of the modern world through themed chapters filled with full-colour photographs and artworks which display and label all elements of everyday life. With sections ranging from home and work to leisure and the environment, every item is clearly labelled in Spanish with the translation directly below. The Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a colourful and stimulating learning resource ideal for all levels and ages. With more than 6,000 terms annotated, the illustrations in the dictionary provide a quick and intuitive route to learning a language, defining the words visually so it is easier to remember them. Learning Spanish has never been easier!
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My First Dictionary
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092004-09-22
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«This title is now in PDF. Make language come alive. A colourful and modern update of «My First Dictionary», with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time. The perfect introduction for any young child, with big, bright letters taking your child from A to Z in clear steps and a colourful alphabet header — perfect for you to read with your child or for them to recognise letters on their own. From beautiful rainbows to a gorgeous green apple, each word is supported by carefully chosen photographs and images, plus a clear grid design makes everything easy to find. With new, up-to-date words, fun dictionary games and notes for parents, «My First Dictionary» will make learning fun for both you and your child.»
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Visual Dictionary
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 672 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20092002-06-18
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«The ultimate dictionary.» (Times Educational Supplement). From the universe and our planet, to plants and animals, to the human body and the very latest in science and technology, the updated and revised «Visual Dictionary» is a unique encyclopedia packed with information. Not only does it tell you what a term means, it shows you with over 6,000 amazing photos and over 33,000 objects and terms defined. Discover how a plasma TV works, go inside a volcano or the latest high-tech car, see how a bronze statue is made, explore the prehistoric world and find the answers to all kinds of questions on science, art, music, sport and more. «The Visual Dictionary» is an unbeatable reference guide that will appeal to all the family.»
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Disney Fairies the Ultimate Guide to the Magical World
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 октрября 20092004-09-20
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«This title explores the magical world of Disney Fairies, where believing is just the beginning! «Disney Fairies the Ultimate Guide to the Magical World» will have you reaching for your wand and delving into a world of fairy fun. Full of your favourite characters, including Tinker Bell, Rosetta and Vidia; guiding you through the magical world of Pixie Hollow and crammed with fun information, including the lowdown on Pixie Dust and how to find your fairy talent, this is the perfect package for aspiring fairies. With eye-catching pictures of characters and stills from the Disney Fairies movies and dealing with the fairy themes of magic, friendship, fairy fashion and nature, «Disney Fairies the Ultimate Guide to the Magical World» is one book no Disney Fairies fan should be without.»
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Disney Frozen the Enchanted Guide
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092004-09-22
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Frozen: The Enchanted Guide takes you deep inside the magical world of Arendelle, featuring key scenes from the movie. This beautiful book is filled with engaging text and large, stunning images. Also features new content from the exciting new short Frozen sequel: Frozen Fever, making it a must-have for devoted fans of Anna, Elsa, Olaf and other Frozen characters. Each of the most-loved Frozen scenes is explored in a double-page, with the story overview and key moments described in gripping text, as well as in-depth character profiles. Packed with beautiful stills from Frozen.
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Disney Frozen the Essential Collection (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20092003-10-17
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«The essential sing-along companion to the world of Frozen. The Frozen Essential Collection takes you deep into the world of Disney's award-winning movie, Frozen. A beautiful slipcase houses an Essential Guide with all the lyrics and a sticker book. Sing along to your favourite Frozen songs with the lyrics right in front of you and create your own Frozen scenes with the bright stickers inside. Find out about your favourite characters, explore Arendelle, and delve into the key scenes of the movie. With stunning images, more than 150 full-colour reusable stickers and a soundchip that plays a clip from «Let It Go», this is a must for every fan of Frozen.»
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Disney Frozen the Essential Guide
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092003-10-27
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The must-have companion to Disney's newest animated film, Frozen Disney Frozen: The Essential Guide is the perfect introduction to the ice-filled world and all the characters from Disney's newest release, Frozen, based on Hans Christian Anderson's tale, The Snow Queen. In Frozen, follow the story of fearless optimist, Anna who teams up with rugged mountain man, Kristoff and his loyal reindeer, Sven in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Packed full of info and fascinating facts about Disney's newest hero, Anna and her amazing Arctic world, you'll discover all the stunning locations, quirky characters and key moments of her journey. With original illustrations from the animators and stills from the movie that make the characters come to life all over again, Disney's Frozen The Essential Guide is a must-have for every young arctic adventure lover.
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The Business Book
Жанр: Dorling Kindersley Страниц: 352 Дата загрузки: 23 февраля 20092005-03-16
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This is an innovative and accessible guide to business, management and commerce. Learning about business can be daunting, but The Business Book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the business world to even the complete novice. The Business Book is the perfect primer to key theories of business and management, covering inspirational business ideas, business strategy and alternative business models. 100 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. Whether you are a would-be entrepreneur or just have an interest in business, The Business Book is an all-in-one guide to business management, theory and strategy.
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