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A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find: Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism. Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement. Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history. An optional 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists featured at the back of the book. Packed with information and full of inspiration, art, annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.

For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the action-packed thrills of DC at the movies in one spectacular book. From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history. See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors, such as Academy-Award winners Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Viola Davis, and others transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times. Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. All this, alongside engaging text that provides insights into DC's rich cinematic legacy, makes this the book that every DC film fan has been waiting for!

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories. This book explores: Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity. Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriad of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.

So you’ve decided to be an Adventurer. Good for you! Just a warning, though. There are some really horrible things lurking out there… Things with fangs and glowing eyes. Things that think you look delicious. Not to mention the magical mishaps, erratic wizards, and villainous cutthroats you’ll encounter. Whether you’re facing deadly fauna, urban perils, or merciless monsters, this guide will answer your burning survival questions. Want to know which is the best tavern in Baldur’s Gate, or have a pressing need for tips on how to escape an ogre’s lair? With this humorous handbook in your pack, your adventures will end in fame and fortune, rather than in something’s stomach. © and ™ 2023 Wizards of the Coast

Take your speaking skills to the next level with this easy-to-use visual guide to conversational English. Tired of textbook English? Keen to converse like a local? Need some help getting there? Then this book is for you! With more than 2,500 of the most useful words and phrases, English for Everyone: Everyday English is the perfect companion to help take your English from the classroom into day-to-day life. With this book, you'll learn what to say, how to say it, when to say it, and who to say it to! In this self-study guide, you will find: - A wide range of real-life topics and scenarios, from going to the supermarket and asking directions to making small talk at your neighbour's party and saying thank you (in at least five different ways!) - Authentic dialogues brought to life by clear, engaging visuals, followed by exercises to put into practice what you've learned and build the skills you need to speak and listen effectively. - Exercises on every page give opportunities to repeat and practise the dialogues, improving listening skills and speaking fluency. The dialogues are accompanied by audio on the free English for Everyone app, featuring native speakers of English. Listening to the audio helps you tackle any tricky pronunciation and learn how to use tone of voice and emphasis to make your meaning clearer. Whether you want to get a flat white to go, pop to the barbers for a quick trim, or kick things off at a meeting, English for Everyone: Everyday English will help you communicate with confidence in any situation. You need never be stuck for words again!

This exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with facts about magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world. Explore retellings of favourite myths as well as lesser-known ones in this book of fantastic stories from every corner of the globe. Children aged 5-9 can dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic in this encyclopedia filled with magical stories of myths and legends. This children’s encyclopedia about myths and legends offers: - An encyclopedia of fantastical stories combining fun, friendly, and accessible text with bright illustrations and photography. - An exciting new title in the award-winning My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series. - Chapters on: Sea Creatures, Mythical Creatures, Winged Creatures, Magic and Mischief, Heroes and Battles and Legendary Stories. Learn about stories that have shaped civilisations from a huge range of different cultures with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Myths and Legends. This book provides valuable insight for children into other cultures, encouraging them to think about their place in the world, different values, and the similarities and differences between other cultures and their own.

Learn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers. Phonic Books Pet Sitters are older reader books that introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The pack of 12 decodable books is aimed at older children in the very early stages of reading and in need of support, teaching different letter patterns through a series of activities. Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start for ages 9-12 or KS2/Years 5 and 6. It starts at at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set. For example: Books 1 & 2: CVC, CVCC, CCVC Books 3: CCVCC Book 4: sh, ch, tch, th Book 5: ck, ng, qu, wh, le, -ed This 200-page phonics activity book features: - Activities to practice previously taught spellings in Pet Sitters. - Each unit introduces new letters and sounds through sounding them out (sat, s - a - t). - Reading material aimed at older children who need support with their reading. - CVC, VCC, CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC words, introducing adjacent consonants, consonant diagraphs and suffixes -ed and -ing. What is phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children to read through understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.

Expand your Psychology knowledge with this easy-to-use study guide which has everything A Level students need to get to grips with this fascinating subject. Super Simple Psychology breaks down complex information into manageable, bitesize chunks, and it covers all the key topics, ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and types of therapy. With clear and straightforward coverage of all the core Psychology topics, this is the ideal companion for students looking for concise information to support them with classwork, homework, and exams. This psychology study guide offers: - Material that supports A Level and International Baccalaureate curriculum, complementing coursework and exam revision. - An easy-to-use layout, with one topic per page and key facts for every topic. - Visual explanations that help tackle complex topics and make learning straightforward. Super Simple Psychology contains all the essential topics for A Level Psychology in one handy study guide. Each page covers one topic and is designed and illustrated to make the facts easy to understand and remember and to bring the subject to life. Information panels explain and analyse key theories and studies with the help of simple graphics and a useful "Key facts" box on every page provides a summary to help with revision.

Discover the origins, traditions, and use of the everyday foods served on our plates, from salt to sushi and rice to ravioli. A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of sumptuous illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world. This fascinating reference covers: - All food groups, including nuts and grains, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, herbs and spices. - Information on every aspect of food’s origin, history, and place in world cuisine. - Photographs that showcase culturally and historically interesting foods and how they are used. Packed with glorious images to create a feast for the eyes and stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.

School is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu. In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You'll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality. Starting with the basics – from drawing the right lines and layering colour to storyboarding and using speech bubbles – you'll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei's tips and masterclasses. With Mei's help and encouragement, you'll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this ghostly novel, you will find: - Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters. - Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings such as vampires and werewolves. - There are numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures all over the world. A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history. The most holistic illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a sceptic.

Take note: You can enjoy music analysis. This concise and clear guide to simplified music theory teaches readers who play music by ear how to read musical notation by guiding them through the basics of reading and composing music to share with others. In this revised edition, renowned music author Michael Miller will help you learn: The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, and major and minor keys The building blocks of rhythm, including basic notation, time signatures, and tempo How to create tunes, starting with melodies, chords, chord progressions, and phrases and forms Composing and arranging your own music, including coverage of musical genres and forms, arranging for voices and instruments, working with scores, and performing your music The basics of accompaniment, including transcribing, accompanying melodies, and transposing to other keys Michael will also share online ear training and transcribing exercises to help you better understand music analysis. If your goal is to learn how to read and compose music, Music Theory Note by Note will provide just what you need to become successful.

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn simple words. This exciting novelty board book of first words helps babies and toddlers develop early reading skills and expand their vocabulary. Part of the new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek First Words will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide-and-seek elements and eye-catching illustrations, like an inquisitive worm peeking out of an apple. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first words, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful first words book offers: - A safe and sturdy board book format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. - Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements, and easy-to-read text. - A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to name and point to objects in order to identify them. This bright, colourful baby book allows readers to get hands-on as they discover ten keywords for young children. This interactive board book makes early learning easy and exciting; slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce the keywords - perfect for little fingers and young minds!

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn their first numbers. This exciting novelty board book makes learning first numbers easy and will stimulate babies' and toddlers’ early learning. Part of the new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek First Numbers will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide-and-seek elements and eye-catching illustrations, like a bright red bus and jumping frogs. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first numbers, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful numbers board book offers: - A safe and sturdy board book format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. - Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements, and easy-to-read text. - A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to number and point to objects in order to identify them. Toucans, spaceships, and other exciting objects will introduce babies and toddlers to the world of numbers in this touch-and-learn board book. This interactive board book makes early learning easy and exciting; slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises as little ones count the numbers from 1 to 10.

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work with this all-in-one encyclopedia. Make technology fun, fascinating, and accessible with this inspiring guide for children aged 9+ that explains the machinery of everyday life. Each page of this detailed encyclopedia will guide kids through the technology that surrounds them. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? Children can lift the lid on the technology they use all the time but take for granted. It also takes them to places they'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a Moon rocket. This technology encyclopedia for kids offers: - Key insights into the science that makes machinery work, explained in an accessible way for 9-12 year olds. - Zoom-ins, pull-outs, cutaways, and sequences that reveal hidden features and explain how things work. - Technology at every scale, from your own body to an electric scooter or a national power grid. How Technology Works takes kids on a journey of discovery, starting with technology at work inside the human body before exploring cities and factories and then blasting off into space. Along the way, they will lose themselves in super-detailed illustrations that reveal amazing hidden things and explain how they work.

A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 Chinese myths retold for children Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization of China. From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves. Learn why the Chinese New Year is celebrated with lots of noise, how Yi the Archer shot down nine suns shining in the sky, and how the Chinese zodiac began. It's time to ride on the back of a Chinese dragon, cross the Milky Way on the Magpie Bridge, and join the Jade Rabbit on the Moon. This book brings ancient China to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.