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This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated novelists, poets, and playwrights tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each writer, alongside photographs of their homes and studies, and personal artefacts - along with pages from original manuscripts, first editions, and their correspondence - Writers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and their key ideas, themes, and literary techniques.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured writer, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced their work, revealing insights into the larger-than-life characters, plots, and evocative settings that they created. Each entry explains how the person's writing developed during their lifetime, and sets it in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of authors, poets, and playwrights from the Middle Ages to the present day, Writers Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse of the lives and loves of each one.

This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated artists tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each artist, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and personal artefacts, Artists Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and their key artistic ideas, themes, and techniques.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each artist, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them, reveal the key social and artistic factors that shaped their work, and explore their influence on the artists who followed them. Entries explore the vision and approach of each artist, and the creative development of their work during their lifetime, setting it in context and conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of artists from the Middle Ages to the present day, Artists Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse of the lives and loves of each one.

This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each philosopher, alongside photographs of their homes and studies, and personal artefacts, Philosophers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and their key ideas and beliefs.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each philosopher, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them, and provide revealing insights into what drove them to come up with new ways of understanding the world. Entries explore the key ideas and working methods of each individual, and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of thinkers from the Classical era to the present day, Philosophers Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse of the lives and loves of each one.

Immerse yourself in the vast and intricate story of Africa and discover Africa's true place in world history.Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence, to Africa's place on the global stage today.You will meet some of Africa's most important political and military leaders, including Hannibal, Mansa Musa, Oba Ewuare, Queen Njinga, Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Lavish photography showcases the great art and architecture that African civilizations have created, while engaging text written by experts of African heritage covers every facet of African cultures, from music and literature to religions, mythology, and languages. Specially commissioned CGI artworks recreate iconic buildings and life in lost cities like Timbuktu and Great Zimbabwe.Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Africa is the perfect book for anyone who is looking to deepen their understanding of Africa's vital and inspiring history.

This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated composers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each composer, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and original musical scores and personal correspondence, Composers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual and their key influences, themes, and working methods.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each composer, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them, and provide revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces - symphonies, concertos and operatic scores - that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today. Entries explore the vision and approach of each composer, setting their works in context and conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of composers from the Middle Ages to the present day, Composers Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse into the lives, loves, and influences of the giants of the classical music canon.

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for German-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of German 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 German vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.

Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends! Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too. Why can't I eat cookies all the time? Why do bees sting? Why do we have a moon? Join Elmo and find out the answers to these questions and many more. This must-have first encyclopedia for preschoolers is bursting with facts and images of best-loved Sesame Street characters and real-world photos to help curious little learners grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.© 2023 Sesame Workshop®

The family encyclopedia that shows you the world as you've never seen it beforeDK Knowledge Encyclopedia offers a fascinating and ground-breaking visual approach to learning about the wonders of our world.An encyclopedia like no other, the DK Knowledge Encyclopedia uses the latest CGI technology to help you explore everything you've ever wanted to know more about, covering space, Earth, nature, the human body, history and culture, and science and technology in incredible detail. From 3D images of the sun and the inside of a shark to a 3D DNA strand and a model of Shakespeare's globe, this is an amazing visual introduction to every aspect of human knowledge.The DK Knowledge Encyclopedia makes tough subjects not only easy to follow, but utterly absorbing, making this an incredible reference book the whole family will return to time and again.

Help a Rebel Trooper build her way back to the planet Hoth in this LEGO Star Wars adventure! Make a hoverboard to zip through the asteroid field. Escape the jaws of a sarlacc with a treat dispenser. Build a mech suit to make it through the bogs of Dagobah and much more as you help stranded Rebel Trooper Kori Zaran build her way back to the safety of the Rebel base on Hoth.It will take some quick thinking and creative LEGO building skills to get Zaran through space and across the different planets in the Star Wars galaxy. Get ready to grab your LEGO collection and build your way through this adventure. Including a LEGO minifigure, accessories, and plenty of building tips and inspirational photos, build yourself an adventure as you save the day.(c)2023 The LEGO Group.(c) & (TM) 2023 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about what dinosaurs ate - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Dinosaur Dinners is a beautifully designed reader all about what your favourite dinosaurs ate and how they hunted for their food.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the different dinosaur dinners, from T-Rex's sharp bone crushing teeth to the plant-based diet of gentle giant Brachiosaurus.

This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach. Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and Monet's Waterlilies, and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China. And explore recurring themes, such as love and religion, and important genres from Romanesque to Conceptual art, along the way. Timelines of Art provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, showing details of their technique - such as Leonardo's use of light and shade. It tells the story of avant-garde works like Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass), which scandalised society, and it traces how certain artists, genres or movements informed the works of others - showing how the Impressionists were inspired by Gustave Courbet, for example, or how Van Gogh was influenced by Japanese prints.Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated throughout, Timelines of Art is an essential guide to the pantheon of world art, so dive straight into discover: - An overview of each movement, including the social and cultural background of the period, grounds the works of art in the spirit of their times.- Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences - the technical advances, admired techniques of an earlier artist, and changes in society that enabled new directions in art.- Glossary of technical terms and comprehensive index help make this an indispensable work of reference for any art-lover.Timelines of Art is the perfect art history book for students of art and/or history, proving ideal for families, schools and libraries and doubling up as a great gift for the art lover in your life.

Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this collection of over 400 different dog breeds. For centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and this new edition of The Dog Encyclopedia perfectly celebrates the special relationship that binds humans with our four-legged friends. Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. The catalogue introduces more than 400 dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, from primitive and working dogs to companion dogs and scent hounds. Every entry includes glorious photographs and fact-packed profiles detailing the individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice. Dive straight into this dog book, which offers:- A fully-illustrated guide to canine anatomy and body systems.- A catalogue of internationally recognized dog breeds.- Annotated images that highlight the typical characteristics of every featured breed.- Boxed topics on record breakers, canine film stars, and heroic war dogs add a fascinating degree of detail.Additionally, the book offers expert information on everything from exercising and feeding your dog to grooming and puppy training, along with a section on care to help you identify and deal with any canine health problems.Combining fabulous photographs with information on the latest breeds, historical facts, and advice on everyday care, The Dog Encyclopedia is an indispensable owner's guide and a useful reference for professionals.

Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey's modern sexuality studies, and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre Lorde.Dive deep into the pages of The LGBTQ + History book to discover: - Thought-provoking graphics and flow-charts demystify the central concepts behind key moments in LGBTQ+ history, from eromenos and erastes in the Ancient World to political lesbianism.- Features insightful quotes from leading historians, philosophers, cultural commentators, economists, anthropologists, sociologists, activists, and politicians.- Includes biography boxes and directory entries on the lives of important but lesser-known individuals, alongside well-known names including Sappho, Oscar Wilde, Anne Lister, Harvey Milk, and Marsha P. Johnson.- Global in scope with a localizable directory.The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, such as the Stonewall Riots and first gender affirmation surgeries, as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution, from the Renaissance Italian "Night Police" to the 20th century "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. The book also includes major cultural cornerstones - the secret language of polari, Black and Latine ballroom culture, and the many flags of the community - and the history of LGBTQ+ spaces, from 18th-century "molly houses" to modern "gaybourhoods". The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the long, proud - and often hidden - history of LGBTQ+ people, cultures, and places from around the world.

From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past.With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us!Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page.- Chapter introductions give context to each historical era.- Picture galleries showcase collections of historical objects from around the world.- Explores the major cultures and civilizations of each era, and common historical themes such as warfare and trade.Marvel at the jewellery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that travelled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War. Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and informative text boxes.The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become palaeontologists with The Dinosaurs Book.

Helps you discover the world of astronomy, from moons and stars to planets and galaxies. This title offers an introduction to children learning about how we have viewed the stars and planets through the ages and how this science is continued today.

A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking. Packed with clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, this introduction for beginners starts with outlining safety and common equipment before leading on to basic woodworking techniques and more than 20 different types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration.Discover how to get the best out of your woodworking tools by learning how to use and maintain them; find out how to prepare the wood, and follow different construction methods and techniques. Then put your skills into practice with eight projects to make at home, including a mirror frame, a laundry hamper, and a bookcase, that are complete with detailed plans and instructions. Woodwork Step by Step is the illustrated woodworking course you need to master your carpentry skills.

Dive into the fascinating world of 'Children's Illustrated Atlas' by the renowned author, Dk. Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd in 2023, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be explored. This book, falling under the genre of children's literature, is an enchanting journey around the globe, with beautifully detailed illustrations that bring the world to life. It's a must-have for young explorers and budding geographers. The author, Dk, skillfully uses engaging visuals and simple, informative text to explain complex concepts in a way that children can easily understand. This book is a testament to Dorling Kindersley Ltd's commitment to publishing high-quality, educational content for children. Don't miss out on this delightful exploration of our planet, grab your copy of 'Children's Illustrated Atlas' today.

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 various cultures around the world. -Uncover traditional medicinal uses of plants, such as aloe, which is used to treat burns.Uncover the rich and fascinating histories of individual flowers - the sunflower, for example, which was regarded by the Aztecs as a symbol of war, but became a symbol of devotion in 19th-century painting due to the fact that it "turns its head" to follow the sun. Learn about the function of flowers in society, from the practical to the playful - flowers have been used as remedies and tonics - tea tree and coneflower (or echinacea), for example - as well as as a means of sending cryptic messages to lovers and friends.The Secret Language of Flowers is an entertaining guide to the rich stories that lie beyond the seductive aromas and dazzling beauty of flowers of all kinds. Each flower featured throughout the book is arranged by season, from the first snowdrops and primroses of spring, the glorious roses of summer, the stunning fuchsias and dahlias of autumn to the holly and poinsettia of the winter months, there's a flower for everyone to fall in love with. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Secret Language of Flowers, then why not try Great Loves which celebrates some of the most famous romances in history, or Lost Masterpieces to discover extraordinary stories behind the world's missing works of art.

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about baby animals from all around the world! Introducing My First Baby Animals, an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring a wide range of cute animal babies for them to explore and love. This engaging animal book is packed with bright, colourful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking, and your child will love learning about baby animals and the noises they make along the way. What animal babies live at home or on the farm? Who lives in the jungle? From fluffy pets to wild animal babies, toddlers will love discovering where different baby animals live and squeaking, squawking, and oinking along with them! This vibrant board book is a must-have for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 to encourage early learning and help your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills. Celebrate your child's curiosity, as they uncover: - Over 180 colourful photographs of amazing animals with corresponding word labels.- Animals split into 13 distinct groups so kids can learn about the many different types.- Sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.- Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds.The interactive book encourages children to count the baby rabbits, waddle like a penguin, and find the animals with spots and stripes. This delivers a rounded early learning reading experience for young children, whilst they engage and have fun!Whether it's petting the puppies or frolicking with foals, your little one can bring all the animals to life in this inspiring board book. The strong board pages are made especially for young children, and the chunky tabs are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Young children will be able to quickly recognise the picture on the tab which will take them straight to the page with their favourite baby animal. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. With over 15 titles in the series, your child can discover new topics, people and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colours of the rainbow with My First Colours and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm.

Grab your partner and get ready to work up a sweat with exciting sex positions that will help you tone while you moan.Swap the gym for the bedroom and limber up to impress your lover with these athletic positions, accompanied by easy-to-follow illustrations and plenty of tips and tricks to help you maximize your sexual and physical pleasure. Whether you're down for an intense quickie or an all-night marathon, all the guidance you need to get your heart rate going is here.Designed to target a range of muscle groups, each position is accompanied by exercise stats showing you which muscles you are working, as well as intensity ratings to choose the right difficulty level for you and your partner. Tailored sex sessions will give you a workout plan for whatever mood you're in - or take your pick from the random position selectors for some flexible fun.You'll never want to skip your workout again when it feels this good!