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All the facts that really matter about the heroes and villains of the DC Comics Universe. And then some! Discover Superman's strangest powers and Batman's top death-defying escapes! Find out who wins when Wonder Woman and Cheetah go head to head. Check out the Joker's best-and worst-days! Explore Aquaman's Atlantis and the darkest corners of Arkham Asylum! Every page is jam-packed with eye-popping revelations and fun info. DC Comics: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know is sure to enthral DC Comics fans of all ages. TM & (c) DC Comics. (s18)

Did you know that at birth a baby kangaroo would fit into a teaspoon? Or that hummingbirds beath their wings approximately 90 times per second? From amphibians to zebras and everything in between, this tiny encyclopedia is packed with thousands of animal facts. Get your projects on the right track with an encyclopedia that's fun and easy-to-use.

See the vehicles of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in unparalleled detail with this newest addition to the Star Wars Incredible Cross-Sections series. Twelve breathtaking artworks bring the new craft to life, showing all of the weapons, engines, and technology, while engaging text explains each vehicle's back story and key features. (copyright) & Trademark 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Fully revised and updated with a fresh modern new look, this work contains over 1000 recipes for every occasion from firm family favourites to the more adventurous dinner party dishes. Easy-to-follow instructions with time-saving tips - this is the most comprehensive cook book for family recipes that work.

A new classic recipe bible Just learning to cook? Or are you a cook looking to learn new techniques? This step-by-step guide to cooking is invaluable. Cook Step-By-Step will help explain unfamiliar techniques and guide you through crucial parts of recipes and provide reassurance. Choose from 300 dishes, and get to grips with the step-by-step sequences for snacks starters and mains - subdivided into fish, meat, and meat-free dishes - as well as delicious desserts and baking. With reliable recipes, from internationally renowned cookery teacher and food writer Anne Willan, this will allow you to cook classic recipes perfectly and with confidence.

Carry the world in your pocket - now in its 6th edition. It might be small, but Atlas covers every region of the world, from the Atacama Desert to the Zagros Mountains. Now fully revised and updated, digital landscape modelling combined with important roads, railways, rivers and settlements give a complete global overview. Swot up for the pub quiz, with over 400 essential facts, figures and insights, from geography and climate to population and economy, for an intriguing journey through the fascinating world in which we live. Handy pocket size, Atlas is perfect for your bag or desk.

A stunning visual celebration of cars over a century of progress! Introducing The Story of the Car - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring automobiles over a period of one hundred years, from the first horseless carriage to driverless vehicles, this all-encompassing car book takes you on a journey to explore the ways in which this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become a fundamental part of everyday life. So get in gear and drive straight in to discover: -Fact-filled narrative spreads, profiles, and features offer readers an unrivalled range and breadth of information -Packed with colour photographs and artworks, fascinating facts, and biographies that bring every aspect of motoring to life -Covers cutting-edge advances in car technology providing the very latest information -Features specially commissioned photography, alongside evocative and rarely seen archive images Taking you on a technical journey inside the engine of a luxury car, and into the lives of the most successful pioneers of automobile history, the book also explores the possibilities of the "green" motoring, the electric engine, and the uses of AI on the roads of the future. Combining rarely seen images, insightful biographies. and fascinating features, The Story of the Car illustrates how after over a century of progress and development, cars still convey that undeniable sense of freedom, passion, excitement and desire. From the romance of Route 66, to mainstream motor-racing, alternative car culture to taming the traffic, this all-encompassing book on cars has something for everybody to explore and love. A must-have volume for motoring enthusiasts, whether a gift or a self-purchase, The Story of the Car hosts a plethora of fascinating topics, divided into 8 key chapters, in chronological order. From inventing the car in 1885 and the birth of the automobile industry between 1906-1925, to driving into the future at the start of the new millennium, explore speed, power and style as you race across the world with your new-found knowledge on all things automobiles! On your mark, get set, go!

A beautifully illustrated newly revised guide to the underwater world of the Earth's oceans. Introducing the most comprehensive, visual, and accessible ocean encyclopedia available on the market! Ocean is illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative artworks, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world. Dive deep into the depths of these pages as you explore: -Unique illustrated directory sections spotlight important sites and species -Double-page feature spreads explore interaction between people and the environment -16-page picture essay and 13 double-page images showcase the best in ocean photography -Covers physical oceanography, marine biology, and the impact humans are having on the oceans -Reliable reference thoroughly authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments - from the seashore out to the open ocean - and the main groups of ocean life. The final chapter is a detailed, 60-page atlas of the world's oceans and seas, illustrated with maps compiled from satellite measurements of the ocean floor! More than 285,000 copies have been sold since publication of the first edition in 2006, but now thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world. A must-have volume for readers aged 14+, whether students looking for an introduction to the scientific study of the oceans, or schools and colleges looking for a library purchase to support students of geography and Earth sciences. Doubling up as a perfect gift purchase for the ocean lover in your life, this reliable reference book can be enjoyed by the entire family!

A rose is one of the most beautiful, versatile, and rewarding plants that a gardener can grow, but with over 30,000 different types of roses available to gardeners across the world, how do you find the right one for your garden? RHS Roses is a joyous celebration of this garden icon, which brings together stunning photography of rose gardens and displays with expert advice on how to choose, grow, and enjoy roses in any garden, anywhere! With passion and petals on every page, you can explore: - Author Michael Marriott brings an unrivalled level of expertise to this title, with easy to follow instructions and accessible text that readers can trust -The content and layout will showcase the different types of roses available to readers, as well as how to grow them. -The inspiring range of roses available and the essential contribution they bring to a garden -"Rose selector" that gives you the key information about roses for your garden - from front of border beauties to shady wall show-offs. New to roses and don't know where to begin? No worries, DK has got you covered! This invaluable guide teaches gardeners how they can make the most of their garden's unique qualities, from practical considerations like soil and climate to the mood and style of the space. Central to the book is the "rose selector" section, which features 200 profiles showcasing the best varieties for different uses, climates, and characteristics like scent and hips. As one of the world's leading rosarians, with more than 35 years' experience and a close association with the internationally renowned David Austin Roses, author Michael Marriott showcases his expertise and insight with stunning photography, to provide the ideal book for gardeners who love, grow, and want to know more about their favourite flower.

Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the Second World War - the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. The World War II Book explores the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War, combining exciting text with bold explanatory graphics. Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict - from the rise of Hitler and Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbour, the D-Day landings, and the bombing of Hiroshima to the founding of the State of Israel in 1948. Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War II Book shows how key battles, political and economic forces, individual leaders, and technological advances influenced the course of the conflict. This brilliant book about war aims to profile the most important milestones of the Second World War, with thought-provoking graphics and flowcharts that demystify the key tactics and technologies, and place them in the context of the wider, global conflict. With power to every page, you can journey into the past to discover: -Insightful and inspiring quotes from famous military leaders, politicians, and historians - from Winston Churchill and -Franklin D. Roosevelt to Eric Fromm and Mahatma Gandhi -Fully international, featuring all theatres of the conflict, from the Normandy Beaches to the jungles of Burma and the islands of the Pacific, and entries on the experience of war - from rationing to Kindertransport -Combines creative typography, graphics, and clear text to explore the key events in World War II, and the people behind them, in a unique way -Includes a directory section for easy localization The World War II Book is a must-have volume for general readers interested in history and military history, politics and history students, whether as a gift or self-purchase, and is an ideal book for families, schools and libraries alike! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? This exciting book is a powerful addition to DK's best-selling Big Ideas series, which boasts worldwide sales of over 6.5 million copies across 88 countries and in 29 languages. Travel back in time with The History Book, discover awe-inspiring artwork with The Art Book, and marvel at the magnificence of ancient and modern medicine with The Medicine Book.

Take to the open road with DK Eyewitness Travel Back Roads Germany and discover its hidden gems on 25 leisurely drives through the country's diverse landscape, from the windy Baltic Coast to the remote valleys of the Black Forest. DK Eyewitness Travel Back Roads Germany is packed with practical information (including postcodes for use with GPS), rules of the road, driving tips and ideas for outdoor activities, wine-tasting and river trips. Plus, there are recommendations for the best-value hotels and restaurants specialising in regional produce, and a sturdy pull-out map of Germany with distance chart and index. Winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.

The weird, wonderful, exciting world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens comes alive with this Ultimate Sticker Collection. Featuring more than 1,000 stickers of new characters, creatures, aliens, droids, and ships, as well as free-stick pages to create your own scenes, this Ultimate Sticker Collection will keep children entertained for hours. (copyright) & Trade Mark 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Star Wars(TM) Rogue One Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia is a fact-packed new sticker book with more than 1,000 fantastic stickers and informative, reference-based captions. Combining fun and informative captions with a range of innovative and engrossing sticker activities, the Star Wars Rogue One Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia is a must-have for all Star Wars movie fans. It showcases a full range of exciting Star Wars characters, alongside vehicles and locations, with plenty out-of-this-world of adventure. With more than 1,000 full colour stickers, this book will appeal to any Star Wars fan. (c) & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD.

Introduces new readers to the amazing Star Wars universe with Star Wars: The Force Awakens: New Adventures. Part of DK's long established reading program, this reader is a level 1 book designed for those beginning to read. Combining clear, simple text with eye-catching images from The Force Awakens, this book will help young readers learn to love reading. (copyright) & Trademark 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

With over 1,000 colourful stickers, the Star Wars(TM) Vile Villains Ultimate Sticker Collection is fiendishly fun and packed full of spooky places, scary monsters and vile villains from the Star Wars galaxy, including Star Wars The Force Awakens. Add the infamous Star Wars villains such as Darth Vader, Count Dooku and Kylo Ren to the scenes inside or create your own dastardly deeds for them to carry out. Bursting with reusable, full-colour stickers to decorate your pencil case, bag and other belongings too. Cross over to the dark side...(c) & (TM) 2016 LUCASFILM LTD.

"DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Cairo & The Nile" will lead you straight to the very best of this historic place. Whether you're looking to visit the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx, ride in a hot air balloon over The Nile or shop in Cairo's many markets; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. You can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 spectacular tombs, pyramids and Nile cruises to the Top 10 unmissable museums and the Top 10 thrilling outdoor activities; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, covering all the highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Cairo & The Nile" shows you what others only tell you.