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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.

The dramatic events of some of the world's most controversial murder trials The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder... Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this book-the latest in DK's highly successful series of true crime investigations-dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?

Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do. The Animal Body Book is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians. With nine chapters covering skeletons, circulation, digestion, the senses and more, every aspect of anatomy is covered, all clearly explained by animal expert Dr Jess French. Animals perform extraordinary feats every day, from breathing underwater to flying, but how do they do these amazing things? The answers lie in the miraculous forms and features of their bodies. This fascinating animal anatomy book for kids offers: - Detailed but child-friendly illustrations of animal biology on every page. - Information by animal expert and children’s TV presenter Jess French. - First of its kind material focusing on animal biology for children aged 5-9. - 9 chapters which break down different anatomy, covering: skeletons, muscles, circulation, breathing, digestion, the senses, reproduction, skin, and invertebrates. From a whale's enormous heart and an owl's sensitive ears, to a tortoise's tough shell and an insect's unusual eyes, explore more than 40 animal adaptations in close detail. Vivid photography combined with annotated illustrations reveal what each species looks like inside, and colourful diagrams help support children’s understanding of animal anatomy.

A fully updated and expanded edition of the LEGO Harry Potter. Magical Treasury, featuring new sets and fun facts about the magical world of LEGO Harry Potter - plus an exclusive LEGO Harry Potter minifigure! Explore the magical world of LEGO Harry Potter.! LEGO Harry Potter. Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to LEGO Harry Potter, packed with spellbinding sets, minifigures, and magical accessories, with an exclusive LEGO Harry Potter minifigure! Meet all the classic LEGO Harry Potter characters - from Hermione to Hagrid. Discover amazing details of fan-favourite sets from the Hogwarts Express, 4 Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and the epic 6000+ piece Hogwarts Castle. Learn how these magical sets are created in a behind-the-scenes chapter, which features an interview with the award-winning LEGO Harry Potter team. Whether you see yourself as a brave Gryffindor, a loyal Hufflepuff, a clever Ravenclaw, or a cunning Slytherin, find out everything you need to know about LEGO Harry Potter in this must-have book. This Visual Dictionary is a fully updated and expanded edition of LEGO Harry Potter. Magical Treasury and features LEGO Harry Potter sets from 2018 to the latest release in 2024. & . Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights JKR. (s23). 2023 The LEGO Group.

Creative meals for wherever life takes you! Chef Adam Glick has traveled the world cooking in tiny galley kitchens, in campers, and over campfires. Along the way, he’s developed skills for making the most of limited kitchen space and using resources from the environment to create innovative, delicious recipes even on the road. Learn his techniques for outdoor and small-space cooking and make restaurant-worthy meals on your next outdoor adventure, including everything from: - Preparing for your next road trip by planning for meals ahead of time - Cooking a delicious meal over a fire at your campsite or in your backyard - Outfitting the kitchen in your tiny home or recreational vehicle for success - Learning the art of presentation and infusing rich flavors into every dish With more than 75 recipes that cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and more, Adam will help you bridge the gap between cooking in a modern kitchen and cooking in less-conventional spaces. Accompanied by stunning images of epic landscapes and fascinating stories from Adam’s travels around the globe, Live Free, Eat Well shares the skills and recipes you need to cook outside or on-the-go, wherever you want to be.

Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic science expert Dr Michelle Wong. Will eating dairy give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds? The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day. Dr Wong will show you how to form good habits and learn what really works. Decipher the ingredients that make up your make-up, find out the facts about botox and laser treatments, and discover whether beauty brands can ever be truly sustainable. Chemist and science educator Dr Michelle Wong, aka Lab Muffin Beauty Science ("the face and voice of beauty science" – Wired), answers over 100 frequently asked questions with no-nonsense facts and informative graphics – backed up by the latest research. She empowers you to make the most of your beauty and body-care routines.

Overwhelming evidence indicates plant-based eating is the healthy way forward, both for people and the planet. But there are a wealth of misconceptions and unanswered questions that need to be addressed. Leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to equip you with everything you need to know about plant-based diets, separating fact from fiction, to help you and your family optimize healthy nutrition and avoid any of the pitfalls around going plant-based. This is simple, flexible, and scientifically rigorous advice. Covering every conceivable topic - from the power of 30 and embracing the rainbow, through the role of gut bacteria in mental and physical health, to plant-based for kids, taking supplements, and the benefits of nutritional yeast - this book offers clear answers supported by informative graphics. The Science of Plant-based Nutrition demystifies the hottest topics in healthy eating so you can embrace plant-based living with the maximum benefits.

From completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike route in a wheelchair bike to swapping the city for van life in Yosemite, these 30 stories will inspire you to pack a knapsack, head outside, and push yourself. The campfire tale is ubiquitous in mountain culture. If we’ve climbed, skied, boated, hiked, or traveled, we’ve been telling stories. Inspired by the popular Dirtbag Diaries podcast, States of Adventure showcases some of the most unbelievable tales from America and beyond. These stories span the breathtaking landscapes of North America, taking you on adventures across mountains and woods, through snow, rapids, and up rock faces. Set alongside stunning imagery from well-known outdoor photographers, these stories capture a spirit of adventure and wilderness on every page.

Take young readers on the ultimate round-the-world trip with this impressive atlas - packed full of beautiful illustrations and photographs. Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas book for children, featuring more than 50 maps! Each page is filled with fascinating information, facts and colourful illustrations of our world. Children aged 9-12 will love to learn all about the many countries, cultures and people of the world through vibrant maps. Fascinating facts, local stories, vivid pictures, and clear, satellite-based maps together make this atlas a global yet personal experience for young readers. This illustrated atlas book for children offers: - Bite-sized information giving the profiles, facts, stats and flags of every country. - Pictures and stories explaining the society, culture and history of each region. - Maps created using satellite imagery providing a clear view of the world map-by-map. - A variety of topics covered, including population density, wealth, and internet access shown through graphics. From Bangkok's floating markets to the carnival in Venice, the Children's Illustrated World Atlas brings together views from windows all over the world. This illustrated atlas not only portrays regions, such as the Siberian wastes, with beautifully detailed maps but also describes the peoples who live there.

Discover the intricacies of the human body by naming each part and colouring it. Filled with black-and-white line artwork, this anatomy colouring book helps you study anatomical illustrations in an interactive and fun way. The key clearly explains what structures must be coloured and, where relevant, which colours to use. Then, you are left to colour and label the parts and systems of the body while improving your knowledge of human anatomy. In this colouring book, you will find: More than 200 highly detailed anatomical drawings to colour, covering the human body from cell to system A clear key explains which parts to label and colour, as well as Cross-references on every page to help you navigate parts of the body 8 new pages covering complex anatomical spaces in the shoulder, hip, wrist, and foot Find chapters outlining the body, skeletal system, nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems, helping you learn about the body in a new, fun and colourful way. Each page of medical illustrations contains a list and clarifications of key concepts relating to the artwork and hours of fun and learning. The Human Body Colouring Book is perfect for medical students or those needing help with anatomy. It is intuitive, easy to use, helps you understand important information by giving you plenty of opportunities to self-test, and maximises your ability to recall knowledge.

The trans experience is all-too-often the subject of fierce debate in the media and online. Whilst we're having more and more conversations about the trans experience, the stark reality is that hate crimes against the trans community have quadrupled over the past five years, and that two in five trans young people have attempted suicide. But behind the shock headlines and the distressing statistics, what does it really mean to be trans? In this powerful, extensively researched and deeply personal book, Kenny Ethan Jones, trans activist and writer, offers an authentic and in-depth insight into the trans experience. From gender dysphoria to surgery, from being outed to finding love and considering parenthood, Kenny Ethan Jones draws on his own life and the stories of others from the trans and non-binary communities to create discussion around the complexities and reality of the trans experiences in today's society. Dear Cis(Gender) People is a powerful call-to-arms, equipping people of every gender with the tools to step forward as allies in order to bring about meaningful change. Through taking action and speaking out, we can create a safer, fairer world for trans people; a world in which all of us can exist as our most authentic selves and celebrate who we are without fear.

Level up your LEGO® Minecraft® models with more than 50 building ideas! Use your LEGO collection to bring your Minecraft builds to life. Inspire budding builders to design a diamond sword, build a busy biome, make a micro mob, create a creeper house, and much more. Challenge family and friends to exciting games that combine the best bits of Minecraft and LEGO building. Comes with a diver minifigure and all the bricks needed to build an exclusive LEGO Minecraft mini model of an aquatic scene. Get ready to play! © 2024 Mojang AB. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

Sometimes, less really is more. This powerful guide summarises the big questions; you could even learn the basics of emerging technology on your next lunch break. Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. This Technology book includes: - Jargon-free text and visuals combined to make technology truly accessible - Clear chapters are broken up by topic to help you find the answers you are looking for - The key building blocks and technological milestones in its history profile its most important practical applications - current and predicted. - Entries that explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies and how they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects at school or college or want an overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Small in size but mighty in information - DK’s Simply series breaks down tricky topics for you to understand. Find more Simply topics explained, such as Simply AI, Simply Psychology and Simply Maths.

How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will? Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with easy-to-follow explanations and eye-catching images. In this book, you can find: The history of psychology, from its roots in philosophy to modern studies of autism and psychiatry across all of the key fields of study, from psychotherapy to cognitive psychology and behaviourism. Groundbreaking ideas of great thinkers, from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to Noam Chomsky and Daniel Kahneman Information about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has significantly contributed to our understanding of human behaviour. With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Psychology Book is part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas series. The series uses images, tables, fact files, and engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Other titles include The Biology Book, The Medicine Book and The Science Book.

In her inimitably funny and feel-good way, social media star Kacie Rose offers a refreshingly honest take on navigating a new life abroad in You Deserve Good Gelato, covering everything from travel fails and homesickness to the joy of culture shocks and the power of doing the s*** that scares you. Because life is too short not to. Kacie decided to leave her life as a pro dancer in New York City and move to Italy in 2021 - and she never looked back. Okay, that isn't strictly true... In You Deserve Good Gelato, Kacie reflects on the pure terror of driving on Italian roads, the trials of speaking a new language (and getting it horribly, horribly wrong), and the genuine beauty of a slower pace of life, all with humour and heart. And by sharing her personal stories of life under the Tuscan sun, Kacie explains how travel is a privilege, why cultural differences are the coolest things in the world, and how there's a positive you can take away from literally any situation. You Deserve Good Gelato will have you buying that ticket and embracing this big beautiful world that we all call home.

An illustrated workbook to accompany the best-selling English for Everyone Course Book- Level 2 Beginner You've learnt the basics of the English language, now improve your confidence with the second practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone. Practice Book- Level 2 Beginner will help you to feel confident in the skills you learn from the Course Book- Level 2 Beginner or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your vocabulary and grammar skills on topics such as emotions, actions and activities, numbers, dates, months and seasons, and much more. Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each Level 2 topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, wordsearches, and more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website to help you perfect your pronunciation. English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve your English for work, study, or travel, the Practice Book- Level 2 Beginner will help you to gain confidence in your new English language skills.