Книга «Business Book (HB)». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2015. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 352. Автор: Black Alexandra. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Китай.

J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, including two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Pull out flaps will feature text that delves into the items on each spread and how they were achieved in the films.This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display.

More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife.The latest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them.Revisit your favourite myths and discover brand new ones- discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld. Beyond the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse myths this book delves into the stories woven by the Australian aborigines, the Cherokee, and Aztecs, each brimming with amazing characters and insights into human existence.

В сборник вошли самые известные и любимые произведения великого датского сказочника: «Дюймовочка», «Русалочка», «Дикие лебеди» и другие.

Книга «The Moomins and the Great Flood». Издательство: Sort of Books. Год выпуска: 2025. Серия: Moomins. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 94. Автор: Jansson Tove. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Which vegetables should you eat raw? How do you make the perfect poached egg? And should you keep your eggs in the fridge? Food scientist Dr Stuart Farrimond answers all these questions — and many more like them — equipping you with the scientific know-how to take your cooking to new levels.In The Science of Cooking, fundamental culinary concepts sit side-by-side with practical advice and step-by-step techniques, bringing food science out of the lab and into your kitchen. Find the answers to your cookery questions and get more out of recipes with intriguing chapters covering all major food types from meat, poultry and seafood, to grains, vegetables, and herbs.Why does chocolate taste so good? Is it OK to reheat cooked rice? How do I cook the perfect steak or make succulent fish every time? Bestseller The Science of Cooking has the answers to your everyday cooking questions, as well as myth busting information on vegan diets and cholesterol. Perfect your cooking with practical instruction — and the science behind it.»Out in time for Christmas, it’s a belter! It really is.» — BBC Radio 2 The Chris Evans Breakfast Show

Learn about the greatest works of literature, and the lives of those who wrote them in The Literature Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Literature in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Literature Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Literature, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on major literary works- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Literature Book is the perfect introduction to masterpieces from the world’s greatest authors, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and literature students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 100 articles exploring landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time.Your Literature Questions, Simply ExplainedFrom the Iliad to The Great Gatsby, embark on a fascinating, graphic-led journey through the greatest works of poetry and prose. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the fictional masterpieces of our time and the literary geniuses behind them, The Literature Book presents key information in a clear layout. From Modernism to Shakespearean, Realism to Romanticism, discover the literary movements through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Literature Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Книга «Преступления в картинках: Убийство или самоубийст.». Издательство: Попурри. Год выпуска: 2026. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 224. Автор: Гарсиа Модесто. Стандарт: 16. Возрастная категория: 16+.

The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!Grasping astronomy has never been easier. The awe of the night sky will soon turn into knowledge of the constellations, planets, and astrological phenomena!Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this visual guide the perfect introduction to astronomy and stargazing for those who have little time but a big thirst for knowledge. Inside you’ll find:- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to explain astronomy, space, and the night sky in a clear, visual way- The latest astronomical information on black holes, gravitational waves, the origin of the Universe, and the planets of the Solar System- User-friendly star-charts that guide you through the sky using brighter stars as «signposts» to locate harder-to-see objects- Essential advice on the practicalities of stargazing — from observing with the naked eye to using telescopesEach pared-back entry covers the essentials more clearly than ever before. The opening chapters provide an introduction to the Universe, a visual tour of the Solar System, and a guide to more distant objects such as stars and galaxies.Along the way, concepts such as the Big Bang, gravity, and space-time are introduced and explained. Later chapters describe how to navigate around the night sky and introduce some must-see constellations, complete with simple star charts.Whether you are a complete beginner, or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Art Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Art, with:- More than 80 of the world’s most remarkable artworks- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Art Book is a captivating introduction to painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art — from ancient history to the modern day — aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 80 of the world’s most groundbreaking artworks by history’s most influential painters, sculptors and artists, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Art Questions, Simply ExplainedThis fresh new guide examines the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more! If you thought it was difficult to learn about the defining movements, The Art Book presents key information in a clear layout. Find out about subject matters, techniques, and materials, and learn about the talented artists behind the great works, through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Art Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Learn about the most important discoveries and theories of this science in The Biology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Biology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Biology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Biology, with:- More than 95 ideas and events key to the development of biology and the life sciences- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Biology Book is a captivating introduction to understanding the living world and explaining how its organisms work and interact — whether microbes, mushrooms, or mammals. Here you’ll discover key areas of the life sciences, including ecology, zoology, and biotechnology, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Biology Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book will outline big biological ideas, like the mysteries of DNA and genetic inheritance; and how we learnt to develop vaccines that control diseases. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the living world, The Biology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Here you’ll learn about cloning, neuroscience, human evolution, and gene editing, and be introduced to the scientists who shaped these subjects, such as Carl Linnaeus, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Biology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Книга «Architecture». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2021. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 416. Автор: Glancey Jonathan. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Learn about the visual and performing arts in The Movie Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Movies in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Movie Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Movies, with:- More than 100 of the best movies ever made worldwide- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Movie Book is the perfect introduction to the rich history of cinema like never before — from the golden age of black-and-white films to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 100 of the best movies ever made, uncovering the key themes and big ideas behind the world’s most celebrated cinematic gems.Your Movie Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book brings cinema to life with iconic quotes and film stills, posters, biographies of directors, actors, and actresses, along with narrative timelines and images exploring key themes. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the best cinematic masterpieces, The Movie Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn everything about your favourite movies, as well as celebrated classics and the films to watch before you die, through iconic quotes and stills, posters, biographies, memorabilia and narrative timelines, through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Movie Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Книга «Birds and Beasts». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2020. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 144. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Ошибочно считать, что ботаника — это «кабинетная», скучная наука. На самом деле она заставляет ученых бродить по горам и лесам, карабкаться на обрывистые скалы, спускаться в пропасти, переплывать океаны.»Невероятные приключения растений-путешественников». Что общего между шпионами, клубникой и чаем? Есть ли связь между древовидным пионом Рока и рок-н-роллом? Нужен ли инженер, чтобы сделать резиновую шапочку из дерева? Ответы на эти и другие вопросы вы найдете в научно-популярном авантюрном романе Кати Астафьефф. Страстная любительница растений и приключений расскажет вам о людях, отправившихся в рискованные экспедиции на край света, чтобы обнаружить там зеленое золото — 10 уникальных растений, многие из которых уже давно стали привычными для нас.»Дурное семя. Удивительная история жалящих, обжигающих и убивающих растений». Растения умеют царапать, вызывать раздражение или жуткую аллергию. Они бывают и дерзкими, и хитрыми, и подлыми. А некоторые могут отравить и даже убить. Неужели они поступают так только для того, чтобы досадить людям? На что способны известные нам растения и какой в этом скрытый смысл? Созданы ли они природой или человеком?

Книга «Books That Changed History». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2017. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 256. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Книга «How Biology Works». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2023. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 224. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Книга «How Business Works». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2022. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 352. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Книга «How Management Works». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2022. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 223. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

Книга «Childrens Illustrated Thesaurus’». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2017. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 256. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «Imperial China». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2020. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 320. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.

A superbly illustrated guide to 64 maps from all around the world!From examples of medieval Mappa Mundi and the first atlas to Google Earth and maps of the moon, this captivating maps book is a must-have for all history and geography enthusiasts and explorers!Embark on a visual tour of the world’s finest maps! This fascinating world atlas book:- Analyses each map visually, with the help of pull-outs and graphic close-up details- Traces the history of maps chronologically, providing a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages- Tells the story behind each map — why it was created, who it was for, and how it was achieved- Profiles key cartographers, explorers, and artists- Draws together navigation, propaganda, power, art, and politics through the world’s greatest mapsMaps are much more than just geographical data. They are an accurate reflection of the culture and context of different time frames in history. This remarkable geography book puts cartography on the map! It tells the stories behind great maps through stunning pull-out details and reveals how they have helped people make sense of the world.Embark on a global adventure of a lifetime with this world map book and see our planet like never before! On this mind-blowing journey, you’ll encounter maps that show the way to heaven, depict lands with no sunshine and even the world ocean floor.With incredible secret stories from British historian, Jerry Brotton, and insight into how mapmakers have expressed their world views, Great Maps is a welcome addition to any armchair cartographer’s bookshelf.Великолепно иллюстрированный путеводитель по 64 картам со всего мира от Джерри Броттона!От средневековой карты Мира и первого атласа до Google Earth и карт Луны — эта увлекательная книга с картами просто необходима всем любителям истории и географии и исследователям!Отправляйтесь в визуальное путешествие по лучшим картам мира!Карты — это гораздо больше, чем просто географические данные. Они являются точным отражением культуры и контекста различных периодов истории. Эта замечательная книга по географии наносит картографию на карту! В нем рассказываются истории, стоящие за великолепными картами, с помощью потрясающих деталей и раскрывается, как они помогли людям разобраться в окружающем мире.Книга на английском языке.

Книга «Journey». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2022. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 360. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует. Страна производитель: Соединенное королевство.

Книга «Legendary Heroes». Издательство: Dorling Kindersley. Год выпуска: 2025. Переплет: Твердый переплет. Количество страниц: 192. Стандарт: 10. Возрастная категория: отсутствует.