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From Jack the Ripper to the modern day drug cartels, discover the most notorious crimes and criminals in history.With a foreword by bestselling crime author Peter James, The Crime Book explores over 100 crimes and examines the science, psychology and sociology of criminal behaviour. See the gory details of each crime and how it was solved, with renowned quotes and detailed criminal profiles letting you delve into the criminal mind. The Crime Book looks at the big ideas and concepts in criminology spanning from pirates, kidnapping and political plots to modern con artists, serial killers and rogue traders, including the Black Dahlia investigation, the Mississippi Scheme, and the notorious Jeffrey Dahmer.The Crime Book is the perfect introduction to law enforcement and criminology across history's most infamous crimes.

From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tanks of the future, The Tank Book offers a truly definitive look at over 400 different tanks, produced in association with The Tank Museum.Take an up-close look at British, US, Russian, and French tanks, meet key designers such as Mikhail Koshkin and Sir William Tritton, and understand the complex mechanisms behind such vehicles as the Centurion, Hellcat, SV Scout, and T-14 Armata. Incredible photographic tours take you inside a variety of tanks, putting you in the seat of some of the most formidable vehicles to ever go to battle in World War II, the Cold War, and beyond. Perfect for anyone with an interest in military history, The Tank Book is the ultimate guide to tanks and their unique past.

The most comprehensive history of Marvel Comics ever published, Marvel Year by Year: A Visual History explores Marvel's fascinating story, decade by decade, year by year, month by month. Chronologically documenting everything from the company's beginnings as Timely Comics in the late 1930s to the present day, this is the definitive account of Marvel Super Heroes and the company that created them. This incredible new edition is fully updated for 2017, with exciting new coverage of Thor, Captain America, and the hugely important Secret Wars.Learn all about the birth of key Marvel Super Heroes from Wolverine and the X-Men, to Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and the rest of the Avengers, plus Spider-Man, Daredevil and Silver Surfer. Discover all about their extraordinary comic book debuts, the geniuses that invented them, the crucial events behind their creation and their continuing influence on the world today via comic books, TV series and blockbuster movies.Packed with stunning original comic book art and covers, Marvel Year by Year: A Visual History is the ultimate Marvel collector's piece that should be part of every comic book fan's collection.Previous edition ISBN 9781409378884 (c) 2017 MARVEL

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Belgium & Luxembourg will lead you straight to the top attractions these countries have to offer. This easy-to-use guide provides information on all the best places to visit and top things to do. Explore art museums, churches and castles, visit WW1 battlefields and marvel at Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture. All the sights are showcased with beautiful photography, illustrations and floorplans. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Belgium & Luxembourg contains insider tips on everything from culture and shopping to finding great cafes and pubs serving authentic local waffles and beer and the best places to stay, as well as practical information on how to get around. Winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.

Discover the finest history, culture and art on offer in bustling Milan and bask in the beauty and calm of the lakes of Northern Italy with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & The Lakes. Whether you want to visit Milan, home of the breathtaking Last Supper by da Vinci and the architectural glory of Piazza del Duomo, or you want to explore the lakes of Maggiore, Como and Garda, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & The Lakes is your indispensable travel companion. With beautiful photography and illustrations, handy street maps and suggested itineraries, plus our selection of the most authentic restaurants and hotels, you'll have all the information you need to enjoy the very best experiences of this beautiful region. Winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.

Shortlisted for Best Baby Book in the Mumii Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards 2017. With lots to talk about, learn about, and smile about on every page, 100 First Words is a picture book for babies and toddlers that builds vocabulary, and is perfect for sharing. 100 First Words covers all the familiar things little ones are interested in, from my body and my food, to animals, things that go, and bedtime. Crystal-clear photos show the wonder of the real world, while engaging illustrations tell simple stories that foster learning, from penguins playing in the snow and ice, to a mouse climbing a ladder to reach the height of a very tall giraffe! Word labels encourage pointing, naming, and talking while building vocabulary and language. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Words is the start of your baby's learning adventure - the world is amazing, beautiful, fascinating, and fun!

Embark on a tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works, from prehistoric cave paintings to performance art with The Art Book, the latest in the stunning Big Ideas series. The Art Book explores the most celebrated artworks by history's most influential painters, sculptors, and artists with stunning visuals and insightful quotes. Discover profiles of the most important artists from across the globe, stretching from the prehistoric Altamira cave paintings and Chinese jade carvings to movements including impressionism, symbolism, and cubism. Understand the ideas which inspired masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more, with The Art Book's fascinating coverage of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art, from ancient history to the modern day.

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring the gorgeous Italian Riviera.Wander through the picturesque Cinque Terre, tour the ancient and unspoiled villages of the Armea and Crosia Valleys or simply laze on the beach at Levanto: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of the Italian Riviera with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Italian Riviera:- Over 20 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of the Italian Riviera, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and area plans show in detail the church of San Lorenzo, Porto Antico, the aquarium and Parco Durazzo Pallavicini in Genoa, plus Portofino Peninsula, Grotte di Toirano, Dolceacqua and more - Colour photographs of the Italian Riviera's iconic colourful villages, medieval architecture, picturesque harbours, stunning coastline and much more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Genoa - Il Centro Storico, Le Strade Nuove and beyond - and the Riviera di Levante and the Riviera di Ponente- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the Riviera's spectacular landscape, parks and natural reserves, and coastline; the art and architecture of Liguria; the history of the region, including Genoa's Golden Age; and the festivals and events that take place throughout the year - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Italian Riviera is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Italian Riviera.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentWant to see more of Italy? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Italy.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Get the answers to hundreds of financial questions with How Money Works, including how to invest for the future, how to maximise your income, how financial markets work, and how governments control money. Discover essential know-how on everything from debt management to online fraud, and learn to manage your own money from payments to pensions. This intriguing guide breaks down the jargon of the financial world, with insights into personal, business, and governmental finance, and giving you the definitions to cash flow, bonds, superannuation, the open market, and hundreds more. Fully up-to-date with the latest financial developments, including quantitative easing and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, How Money Works is your indispensable guide to the world of money.

Want to grow your own, but have no garden? Indoor Edible Garden shows you how to grow crops that look good and taste better - all in your own home. Discover healthy and handy indoor garden projects from a Chilli and Herb Hanging Basket to a space-saving Salad Leaf Tapestry. Grow everything from lemons and limes to tomatoes and tamarillos all year round. Make the most of your indoor space and turn windowsills, worktops, walls, balconies, and even ceilings into stunning and delicious indoor gardens. Indoor Edible Garden is packed with all the knowledge you need to understand which plant varieties thrive in the home, how to maximise your light and space, and how to enjoy harvesting and eating fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs no matter how much - or little - space you have.

The Amazing Book of LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) is the perfect introduction to the Star Wars universe for young fans. Children new to Star Wars will love discovering more about the galaxy far, far away in this early years reference book with cool fold-out papers. Large pictures and short, simple sentences bring LEGO Star Wars to life for children aged 5 and beyond. Favourite Star Wars characters are explored from Anakin Skywalker and Yoda, to Rey and Kylo Ren, while awesome LEGO Star Wars sets are brought to life. The Amazing Book of LEGO Star Wars also comes with a gigantic pullout poster of the LEGO Millennium Falcon. (c) 2016 The LEGO Group. (c) & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD.

Create bespoke interiors without the price tag with Cushions, Curtains and Blinds Step-by-Step. With 25 easy and stylish sewing projects including pouffes, bedspreads, and Roman blinds, you can customise every inch of your home. Add beautiful finishing touches to your soft furnishing creations with advice from the experts on how to tailor each piece to your space, and mix and match patterns and prints to create beautiful effects. Cushions, Curtains and Blinds Step-by-Step uses simple step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography to help you achieve professional and personal results every time - the perfect guide to sprucing up your home.

Little ones will love using their fingers to follow the glittery, bumpy shiny trails in DK's Follow the Trail Dinosaurs. This tactile board book is packed with colourful illustrations to help encourage early learning. Perfect for hands-on learning, every page of this board book has a bright, bold finger trail with a special sparkly, bumpy finish. Packed with life-like dinosaur images really bringing them to life! Follow The Trail Dinosaurs is perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills. Help your todler learn as they explore the lives of the Allosaurus, the Barosaurus, the Styracosaurus and more. With the tactile trails and fun peepholes, your little one will love Follow the Trail Dinosaurs, making early learning fun and exciting.

From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians, to the most technologically advanced modern battleships and cruise-liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them. Embark on an epic voyage to find out all about the endeavours of the great explorers as they mapped the globe, and see the impact ships have had on trade and industry across the years. Learn about the dramatic historical conflicts in which ships played a vital role, and take a look at seafaring for pleasure and trace fishing through the ages. This new compact edition is produced in association with the National Maritime Museum, and features every conceivable type of sea-going vessel, from caravels and galleons, warships and yachts to clippers and cruise-liners. Previous edition ISBN 9781405353366

From the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, Flight takes you on a sky-high journey through the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored in this stunning book. Recalling memorable events - record-breaking flights, aerial warfare and hijackings - Flight is the story of how man's dream to fly became a reality. This new compact edition features incredible photography and breathtaking stats; the perfect bookshelf addition for everyone interested in how we took to the skies.

Looking to live sustainably without overhauling your life? My Zero-Waste Kitchen shows you how to put the three R's - reduce, reuse, recycle - into practice in the kitchen. Discover the secrets of sustainability, including shopping wisely, which foods you can freeze, and how to turn your scraps into delicious dishes and snacks such as falafel, pesto, and even melt-in-the-mouth cake. Handy tips and tricks will help you live sustainably without making huge changes, and guide you to a sustainable kitchen, with advice on kitchen equipment, food storage, growing herbs, and meal-planning tips. Make your kitchen sustainable with My Zero-Waste Kitchen - it's easier than you think.