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DK Switzerland
Make your trip to Switzerland extraordinary.
Hiking up to Alpine glaciers. Chocolate tasting in Geneva. Cruising the Rhine on a river boat. Switzerland offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Switzerland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Switzerland's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Switzerland
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to each part of Switzerland
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Science You Can Eat
Discover the seriously impressive science that goes on every time you cook or eat. This children's book explores the science of food by asking questions you're hungry to know the answers to, and putting them to the test through fun experiments.
Science You Can Eat will transform your kitchen into a lab through fun food experiments. Cooking is chemistry, and the fun science experiments - such as tricking your taste buds, making slime taste delicious, and investigating some of the strangest flavours around will prove it. This exciting kids book tackles all the tasty science questions you have about food, plus plenty more that you hadn't thought of! Once you understand science, you understand food, so find out why popcorn go "pop" as you test it out for yourself, explore how taste is affected by smell, then discover whether eating insects is the future of food.
Examining interesting ingredients and exciting eating, as well as peeking into the future of food, Science You Can Eat helps you understand what's happening with our food and why. Each page is guaranteed to leave you hungry for more.
The History Book
Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series. The History Book charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The History Book is a stunning exploration of the human timeline up to and including modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis. The History Book tackles big historical ideas with stunning visuals, key quotes, and important themes that are woven throughout world history. Discover events from the assassination of Caesar to World War I and see the people and events come to life with The History Book, perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to understand our fascinating past.
DC Encyclopedia New Edition
The official and definitive guide to the dynamic and engrossing characters of the DC multiverse – now updated with more than 1,000 entries.
Written by DC experts, the fifth and latest edition of the comprehensive DC Encyclopedia includes more than 1,000 Super Heroes and Super-Villains, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Joker, and Harley Quinn.
The most captivating and complete DC Encyclopedia to date:
• The fifth edition of the highly celebrated DC Encyclopedia contains over 1,000 entries for DC’s eclectic cast of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, as well as features for major events from the comics.
• Exclusive cover artwork created by renowned Dark Crisis and Wonder Woman artist Daniel Sampere, as well as fresh new character artworks on expanded entries.
• The ultimate gift for DC and Super Hero fans looking for an official and up-to-date reference book for this influential franchise.
This fresh and exciting update makes new additions to the DC Encyclopedia, introducing new content that covers the latest events in the DC multiverse – including Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Lazarus Planet, and Absolute Power, as well as new and enhanced character entries.
Stunningly illustrated with DC artwork, including hundreds of new images from the latest DC comics, this book is a must-have on any DC fan’s shelf.
DK Top 10 Greek Islands
Make the most of your trip to the Greek Islands with this Top 10 guide.
Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that the Greek Islands has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Inside this guide to the Greek Islands, you’ll find:
• Top 10 lists of the Greek Islands' must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Delos, wandering through Corfu Old Town and exploring Pátmos's Monastery of St John
• The Greek Islands' most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping
• Themed lists, including the best castles, bays and beaches, outdoor activities, local dishes and much more
• Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week
• A laminated pull-out map of the Greek Islands, plus seven full-colour area maps
DK Sicily
Make your trip to Sicily extraordinary.
Hiking along heart-stirring coastlines. Admiring extraordinary architecture and legendary ruins. Exploring storybook villages. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Sicily to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the island’s buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Sicily’s must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Sicily
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the island easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to each part of Sicily
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Avatar Bioluminescent Colouring Book
Dive into the breathtaking world of Pandora with this unique and official glow in the dark colouring book for Avatar fans.
Bioluminescence is a key feature of the night-time beauty of Pandora. Discover captivating landscapes, vibrant creatures and your favourite characters from Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, as well as the latest entry in the series, Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The official glow in the dark colouring book for Avatar enthusiasts:
80 pages of glow in the dark colouring fun, based on scenes from the Avatar films and created in close collaboration with the filmmakers
Glow in the dark detailing on every page adds a beautiful accent to your colouring creations
A one-of-a-kind colouring book, suitable for children and a perfect gift for fans of James Cameron's Avatar films
Within the 80 pages of this book, find intricately designed scenes infused with glow in the dark ink, offering a magical colouring experience. Light up these luminous worlds with your own colours, charge the bioluminescent ink in the sunshine, and admire the mesmerising glow in the dark details. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the magical world of Avatar.
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Our World in Pictures Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles and Bees
Did you know that there may be 5 million species of insects in the world? And that there are over a billion insects for every human on our planet?
With nearly 1,000 stunning images of insects from around the world, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees takes a fun look at this gigantic group of tiny animals. This colourful bug book for kids aged 8-12 years is filled with galleries of stunning photographs that bring to life a huge variety of bugs – including insects that glow in the dark, the honeybees that pollinate our food, and bugs that live in our backyards.
This guide to the insect kingdom helps you:
• See the unseen details of hairy legs and shimmering wings through galleries of high-definition photography.
• Read your way through complex science broken down into bite-sized captions that keep even reluctant readers turning pages.
• Understand nature and the vital jobs insects do to keep our planet alive and our food growing.
• Trust the facts written and checked by experts, including well-known, award-winning entomologist Adam Hart
You'll also discover insect habitats, learn about their bodies, and see how they communicate, hunt, and look after their young. Prepare to be amazed by the spectacular stories of these creatures that play a vital role in Earth's ecosystems.
Learn all about the world one picture at a time!
The Science of Reading
How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it's a science.
More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development.
Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli and print information, bridging the gap between sound and text for effective reading. Delve into language development, drawing parallels with oral language acquisition while addressing the challenges of learning to read.
Navigate the Reading Rope model, a practical framework illustrating the intertwined processes of word recognition and language comprehension. Journey through essential reading skills, from foundational elements like phonemic awareness and phonics to advanced aspects like decoding, sight recognition, and fluency development. Gain practical insights into comprehension challenges and the complexities of addressing dyslexia.
Additionally, the book explores the concept of reading ages, offering a pragmatic understanding of the Science of Reading. Written by Science of Reading experts, including Kareem Weaver, Wiley Blevins, and Chase Young as Series Editor, this valuable resource for educators, caregivers, and enthusiasts, will help unlock the full reading potential of every child.
Shiva
In the stillness of the cosmos exists a force both boundless and paradoxical – Shiva. More than a god, he is the formless essence that both creates and consumes the universe. His realms transcend time, his actions defy logic, yet within them lies a cosmic rhythm governing all beings.
Shiva: God of Gods is a journey into the heart of Shaivism. With poetic depth and philosophical clarity, it traverses sacred terrain, from the thunderous stillness of Mount Kailash to Rudra’s cosmic dance.
The book is both a spiritual exploration and scholarly reflection, delving into the many faces of the Divine – the cultural significance of the linga, the meaning behind Shiva’s images, his fierce yet loving relationship with Parvati, the symbolism of the third eye, and the wisdom found in texts such as the Shiva Sutras and the Puranas.
Viennese Bakery
Take home a slice of Vienna’s café culture, with delectable recipes for classic cakes and confectionery
From traditional Viennese desserts like Vanillekipferl (vanilla crescent cookies) and Sachertorte (rich chocolate cake) to nostalgic delicacies like Marmalade Roulade or a Strawberry Cream Torte.
Crowded Kitchen
Do you struggle to put a meal together that the whole family will eat? Mother-daughter duo Beth and Lexi understand that struggle just too well. A down-to-earth guide for cooks of all levels and adaptable to all dietary preferences, their debut cookbook brings a collection of family-tested and social media-approved recipes from their crowded kitchen straight to yours.
Whether you’re cooking dinner with your family, hosting a cocktail night with your friends, or just need some culinary inspiration, this cookbook has you covered from drinks to dessert. Crowded Kitchen delivers 100+ recipes including refreshing cocktails, simple appetizers, hearty dinners, and indulgent desserts, each tied together with meal plans boasting the perfect pairings.
Bring your loved ones around the table with flavorful meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With simple and creative recipes like Berry Coconut Breakfast Quinoa, Michigan Cherry Salad, Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi, Cranberry Orange Whiskey Cocktail, Pineapple Passion Fruit Rum Punch, and Strawberry Peach Spoon Cake, Crowded Kitchen will solve the needs of the modern home chef.
BOSH! More Plants
Featuring more than 90 vibrant plant-packed, high-fibre, and protein-rich recipes ready in 30 minutes. With super simple one-pot recipes and a whole chapter on batch cooking, MORE PLANTS delivers everything from plant protein breakfaststo delicious family feasts and quick midweek dinners – every dish helps you reach the recommended goal of 30 plant points a week, with ease.
MORE PLANTS means MORE FLAVOUR so whether you’re plant-based, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just looking to eat more plants, this book makes plant-rich cooking effortless, energizing, and seriously delicious.
Recipes include:
• Smoky Smashed Chickpea Breakfast Tacos
• Creamy Peanut Miso Ramen
• Rocket, Pea & Pistachio Pesto Linguine
• Protein-packed Black Dal
Each recipe includes plant, protein, and calorie counts as well as plant point hacks so you can keep on top of your macros whilst getting more plants on your plate.
Yes, You Can Travel With Kids
Jenna Carr, aka The Travel Mum, is on a mission: to help families travel more for less.
When Jenna Carr became a mum, she refused to give up her love for travel, and has spent the last six years showing parents how to travel with kids effectively. Now, in Yes, You Can Travel With Kids, Jenna is sharing everything she knows, including:
-How to plan cost-effective adventures, including setting a realistic budget and finding cheap flights
-The best destinations to consider, from holidays abroad to staycations
-Ways to keep the kids entertained from journey to destination
-Tips for travelling confidently with a bump, newborn, toddlers and big kids
-Easy-to-use packing checklists and budget trackers
Full of relatable anecdotes and empowering travel hacks, this book equips you with the tools you need to make family travel a reality. Because no matter your budget or travel experience, you can create amazing memories with your little ones without spending a fortune.
Looking for gifts for new mums or inspiring parenting books? Yes, You Can Travel With Kids is perfect for parents looking to save stress, time and money.
The Weekend Gardener
Henry Agg created his garden while working full time, proving that you can too! Now a qualified garden designer, Henry shares his knowledge for the busy gardener who doesn't know where to begin.
Broken down into four key stages, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects and bite-sized seasonal tasks walk you through how to:
• PLAN your design, considering aspect, look and feel, and budget
• BUILD paths, steps, patios, walls, and fences; as well as plant supports, such as pergolas and raised beds; and even a calming water feature
• PLANT trees, hedges, herbaceous plants, bulbs, and lay turf
• MAINTAIN your dream garden so it keeps looking good - and you feeling good - all year round.
With estimates of how long jobs will take - from an hour or so to a full weekend - so you can plan your time, The Weekend Gardener has all the gardening essentials you need to get started
An Anthology of Flowers
A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Flowers is perfect for young botanists and nature enthusiasts ages 7-9 to take on the go and find the beauty in the blooms.
An Anthology of Flowers will be your child’s guide through the natural world, teaching how to easily identify different species, including a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic garden favourites.















