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The world's favourite pocket travel guides Make the most of your trip to Edinburgh with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Edinburgh's must-sees and must-dos, including exploring Edinburgh Castle, admiring masterpieces at the National and hiking up Arthur's Seat - Edinburgh's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best museums and galleries, green spaces, performance venues, nights out and much more - Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Edinburgh, plus seven full-colour area maps DK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking to explore more of Scotland's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Scotland travel guide.

How do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city's layout reflect its politics? Part of DK's indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth's geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they have shaped our lives, and we have shaped them in return - for better or worse. Combining easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes, it covers everything from geological mapping and the water cycle to climate change and population demographics. This fascinating book includes: • More than 90 of the most important ideas, theories, and milestones in the field of geography - covering physical geography, human geography, environmental geography, and practical geography • Simple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations • Key quotes from major figures in field - from Ptolemy to Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Ritter

A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Beetles is perfect for budding entomologists and nature lovers ages 7-9 to take on the go and find these tough creatures. An Anthology of Beetles will be your child's guide through the lively world of insects, teaching how different species of beetles help pollinate plants, improve soil health, and control pests - all while playing a key role in maintaining nature's balance. This stunning beetle book for kids offers: • The next book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children's Anthologies series. • A magnificent collection of over 100 unique beetles, from rickets and tardigrades to damselflies and ladybirds. • A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking imagery on every page.

Exploring Beijing's Forbidden City. Hiking along the Great Wall. Devouring dim sum in Hong Kong. China offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings China to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: • our pick of China's must-sees and top experiences • beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of China • 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 China • a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

A first encyclopedia for curious kids, packed with fascinating facts and fully updated with bright and colourful pictures. This first encyclopedia for children aged 5-7 contains a wide range of exciting subject areas and answers to the big questions young children ask. From the human body to geography and history, science and technology to animals and habitats, the fascinating content will engage young children and support their learning at home and at school. This first encyclopedia for kids offers: A fully updated edition of the DK classic, with the latest information on emerging topics and new images featured throughout. Information on a variety of subjects, including: the human body and health, geography, history, science and technology, animals, habitats, and more. Curriculum-aligned material for Key Stage 1, along with helpful notes for parents, carers, and teachers. Topics that are separated by clear themes to introduce non-fiction reading. My First Encyclopedia contains age-appropriate and exciting content that's familiar to children, as well as topics about the wider world to support their learning and interests. This exciting and fully updated encyclopedia is a must-have addition to every family library and an ideal gift for curious little ones.

The world's favourite pocket travel guides Make the most of your trip to Sicily with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Sicily 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 Sicily, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Sicily's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Palermo's Baroque churches, touring the former Greek colony of Syracuse and lounging on golden sands near Mondello - Sicily's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best shops and markets, beaches, bars, local dishes and much more - Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Sicily, plus six full-colour area maps DK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Sicily's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Sicily travel guide.

Make your trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast extraordinary An afternoon shopping the boutiques of Capri. Tasting Neapolitan pizza in its home city. Lounging on golden sands near Positano. Naples and the Amalfi Coast 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 Naples and the Amalfi Coast 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 Naples and the Amalfi Coast's must-sees and top experiences - beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the region - 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 Naples and the Amalfi Coast - a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Naples and the Amalfi Coast in your pocket? Try Top 10 Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

While it's part science and part craft, baking sourdough is actually very easy: create a starter, feed it with care, and then combine it with a few simple ingredients to make something truly magical. Even if you already have your own starter languishing in the fridge, Sourdough Everything will reinvigorate your sourdough experience and elevate your baking skills with an array of recipes ranging from artfully crafted loaves to flavorful rolls, sweet breads, and pastries. Featuring over 70 recipes, including sourdough raisin bread, pumpkin chocolate rolls, French crullers, and sourdough pretzels, Sourdough Everything will help you slow down and savor the experience of creating flavorful sourdough that is also a feast for the eyes. With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to: • Create and care for your starter • Use proper baking techniques • Confidently navigate more advanced recipes • Use simple, everyday tools to create beautiful designs

In this super practical companion for all kitchen gardeners, each crop has no-nonsense growing information on spacing, sowing, and harvesting accompanied by delicious and simple recipes for food made well. Whether you’ve got containers on a balcony or acres of land, knowing how many plants can grow per square metre and the expected yield means you can easily work out how much food you can grow in your space. There are also suggestions for the best varieties to grow for resilience and flavour. Recipes are easily adapted depending on how much you harvest and range from dishes to tuck into right away, such as a root vegetable tartiflette, to preserves to enjoy later, like a tomato sauce to add to pastas and stews. So if you’re motivated by food and flavour, How to Grow Food has everything you need to grow, harvest, store, cook, and preserve the tastiest fresh produce.

Take a journey through outer space to discover how spacecraft changed the world, and how they might even shape our future... From early rockets to distant space probes, learn what it takes to blast off from Earth and even live in space. With incredible cross-sections of 20 real-world spacecraft, discover what happens to them during take-off, what life is like inside the International Space Station, and what future missions to the Moon could look like. 20 beautifully detailed drawings and fascinating facts about spacecraft from across the world: • Discover real spacecraft from the world’s space agencies, including satellites, telescopes, space stations, probes and more, with their inner workings laid bare to delight curious young minds • Learn about space missions from history, as well as details about what the future of space exploration has in store • The perfect gift for space-loving children who want to learn more about the incredible designs that are shaping our understanding of space Spacecraft shown as cross-sections include: the International Space Station, the Ariane 6 rocket, the Skylab Space Station, the Lunar Gateway, the Rosetta probe, Cassini-Huygens, Venus Express, Herschel Space Laboratory, The James Webb Space Telescope, and more.

Whether you're a baking novice or a star baker, The Science of Baking is your cheat sheet for understanding what really happens in the kitchen. Matt Adlard – bestselling author, self-taught baker, and pastry chef – demystifies the science behind your favourite bakes, so you can recreate them in your own kitchen with show-stopping results. With more than 50 recipes – including showstoppers like Vanilla Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Rosemary Focaccia, Pistachio and Orange Biscotti, and Black Forest Swiss Roll – plus step-by-step photography and troubleshooting tips on cake decorations, gluten-free baking, and baking the perfect sourdough bread: this comprehensive baking book is everything you need to understand and explore the art and science of baking. Discover what makes brownies fudgy, chewy, or cakey, how to achieve fluffy risen soufflés and meringues, why fermentation and hydration affect the structure of sourdough, and how to laminate pastry for flakey, golden croissants. Dive into the chemistry of ingredients – with detailed illustrations and microscopic imagery – learn how to master your oven, and unlock essential techniques to create unbeatable flavour and finesse at home.

Goodbye high-protein, hello fibre! Fibre is more powerful than many life-saving drugs: its importance in our diet and impact on our overall health and wellbeing cannot be understated. Yet, 96% of us aren’t consuming enough. Sunday Times bestselling author and industry-leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to unpack the benefits of fibre, and outline the growing recognition of the importance of good gut health on alleviating a wide range of common complaints and health conditions. The solution is simple: 30g of fibre a day + eating 30 different plants a week will drastically improve short-term discomfort and fatigue, and lead to a much lower risk of developing more serious health conditions in the future. Alongside this clear formula Rhiannon offers 60 minimally processed recipes. Recipes include: • Breakfasts: Potato farls with an avocado smash, Barley porridge with blackberry and bay compote • Nutritious lunches: Coronation Brussels sprouts & chicken salad; Veg-filled summer rolls • 30-Minute Dinners: Green butterbean mac & cheese, Steamed cod & white beans • Fibre-filled Twists on a Classic: Champion chocolate chilli, Baked aubergine Milanese • Snacks: Vegetable bhajis with coriander chutney, Popcorn – 3 ways • Desserts: Chickpea blondies with tahini & raspberries, Rice pudding with salted pear compote With plant points and macronutrient figures included for every recipe, this book empowers everyone to get the formula right and hit their recommended 30g of fibre every day.

Learn all about the Aztec Empire, from the rise of a mighty civilisation to the invasion of the Spanish, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of the Aztecs, from farming on floating islands in Lake Texcoco to worshipping powerful shape-shifting gods, in this ancient history book for kids 9-12. Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilisation.

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.

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.

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