The Classical Music Bookand answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and easy-to-follow sections. More than 90 works by famous composers are analysed, with explanations of their music theory and impact on society. You will also explore...

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 authorand Peter James,and The Crime Bookand explores over 100 crimes and examines the science, psychology and sociology of criminal behaviour....

Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses.Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens...

Roll up, roll up! The Dinosaur Awards are about to begin – and you’re invited! Who will win the Terrifying Toes Award? Who will be crowned the Lizard King? And who will take home the Loudest Trumpeter Award? Celebrate the prehistoric past with 50 dynamic dinosaurs. Readers can learn all about the...

Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this collection of over 400 different dog breeds.For centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and this new edition of The Dog Encyclopedia perfectly celebrates the special relationship that binds humans...

Get to grips with the key concepts that have shaped the way we think about the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, and our role in protecting the planet.Packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 90 of the key milestones and groundbreaking ideas within the...

How do species interact with each other and their environment? What is biodiversity and can we afford to damage it?As our influence on the planet grows, answering these questions is becoming more pressing. Written in plain English, this book delivers short, pithy explanations of...

Explore the key milestones in the field of economics broken down clearly and simply with The Economics Book.Learn about economics in this overview guide to the subject, which is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge.Part of...

puzzles and more!Have you ever been dying to know exactly how your body works, but somehow nobody's ever had the answers to your fascinating questions? Well, this might be the book for you!

Exploring more than 100 of the most important ideas, organizations, and events to have defined the feminist movement, this is an essential introduction to feminism.The latest entry in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Feminism Book is a complete study of feminism. Trace the...

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...

Study the masters! Improve your handicap, swing, and technique.Move from Saturday-golfer to amateur extraordinaire. Packed with everything golfing - from the history of golf, key players, and famous courses to insightful tips on how to step up your own game and master key shots.Learn...

This picture book is an adorable introduction to Halloween for pre-readers. Follow this pumpkin's journey, teaching little ones an important message along the way.Grown-ups and children can enjoy this magical Halloween book about a happy little pumpkin that will teach little trick-or-treaters not to...

The History Bookand explains and explores the biggest ideas, themes, moments, events, and periods in Earth's history.Get set to see history as never before. You'll step back in time to see the origins of Homo Sapiens, the Space Race, the French Revolution, the arrival...

This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion.This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran...

HOME OF THE ORIGINAL AFTERNOON TEAThe Langham holds a unique place in the history of Afternoon Tea. Opened in 1865, it was the first place to move this great Victorian invention from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy and into a refined yet accessible...

Discover the big ideas behind more than 90 of history's most important legal rulings and milestone laws - from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century.From the philosophical, religious, and moral codes of the world's earliest societies, such as the Law Code of Hammurabi...

Comes with exclusive bricks and game ideas to get the whole family playing together! Looking for ways to spend more quality time with your kids? Want exciting screen-free activities that all ages can enjoy together? Build in some time for fun with The LEGO®...

Discover everything there is to know about The LEGO® NINJAGO® MOVIE™ with this engrossing guide to its key events and characters.The perfect companion to the ninja heroes' big-screen debut, The LEGO NINJAGO MOVIEand The Essential Guideand explores all the heroes, villains, vehicles and locations...

Exploring more than 100 of the world's most important literary works and the literary geniuses that created them, this book is the perfect introduction to the subject of literature and writing.The Literature Bookand features over 100 of the world's most celebrated books, plays, and...

Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy- from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size.To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - The Little Book of Philosophy changes all that. With the use of...

"The Marvel Bookand is a breath-taking tour of literally every concept that forms the gloriously bewildering and expansive Marvel Multiverse... an indispensable guide."and StarburstOne Marvel book to guide them all.If you want to understand the Marvel Comics Universe in all its complex glory,and The...

Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence.Written in clear English,and The Maths Bookand is packed...

Discover the most important and groundbreaking milestones in the history of medicine, and the people behind them.From ancient herbal remedies to modern drugs, this accessible medical reference book explores the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine.Inside the pages of...

Learn to count at the museum! Little ones can discover numbers through artI went to the museum and I saw...Featuring fascinating objects from the last 6,000 years, young readers can learn to count while discovering Nepalese crowns, Chinese teapots, and Greek gods. Developed in...

Discover your ABCs at the museum! Little ones can learn the alphabet through artI went to the museum and I saw...Featuring artists from Gustav Klimt to Vincent van Gogh, young readers can learn the alphabet while discovering some of the world's most well-known paintings...

The Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity.The Moonand is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver...

Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today.Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of bikes from the earliest prototypes to battery-powered machines of the modern...

Enter the world of myths and legends with this unforgettable compendium that spans the centuries and crosses the continents to share the greatest stories of all time.Sit back and enjoy more than 80 classic myths retold for the modern reader with engaging text and...

Get close to nature with this outdoor project book for kids. This is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside. You don't need to live near a forest or have a...

Delve beneath the world's oceans to discover their physical features, wildlife, and threats to their future.How do waves form? Where is the deepest part of the ocean? What is a black smoker? What would the ocean floor look like without water? What lives in...

Richly illustrated with over a thousand photos and dazzling details of the elements that make up the physical world.Does your little chemist have questions about the stuff that everything is made of? This visual reference book covers each of the 118 elements and includes...

Discover the elemental properties and explosive reactions of iconic DC charactersFrom Superman, whose powers are enhanced by Earth's yellow sun to The Flash, imbued with the Speed Force, and from Batman's superior human abilities to the mystically empowered Wonder Woman, not to mention the...

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.Using a bold, graphic-led approachand The Physics Bookand sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the...

This book simplifies complex verse using the publisher's trademark infographics, clear literary analysis, and historical context, making it an ideal resource for both beginners and seasoned readers.

Discover 80 of the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas that continue to shape our lives today.Humankind has always asked profound questions about how we can best govern ourselves and how rulers should behave.and The Politics Bookand charts the development of long-running...

How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply,and The Psychology Bookand answers these questions and more and...

An innovative and accessible guide to the world's religions The Religions Book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Principles of the five main...

Get your child hooked on reading as they discover all about the rise of Iron ManDesigned to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packedand Iron Manand Readerand is all about how this amazing super hero came to exist. Watch as your child discovers...

Discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets and batteries to smart phones.What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation?and The Science Bookand presents the...

Elegant design combined with beautiful images to explore and explain Earth's natural riches.This is an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth. The core of the book features large, detailed photographs of single objects, many of them small enough to be held in the...

The Shakespeare Bookand brings the work of William Shakespeare to life with full-color photography, images, idea webs, timelines, and quotes that help you understand the context of Shakespeare's plays and poems.From Shakespeare's most-famous plays, such asand Romeo and Julietand andand Julius Caesar, to less-frequently...

The Sherlock Holmes Book chronicles every case of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson. The game is afoot and now you can discover every detail of Sherlock Holmes' world. From the first novel A Study in Scarlet, through to the masterpiece...

This picture book is an adorable introduction to Easter for pre-readers. Meet a sleepy bunny with an unlikely talent, that will remind little ones their differences can also be their superpower.Benji snoozes all day long, while the other animals bounce about and have the...

No-fuss recipes for the ultimate comfort foods: soups, curries, chillies, casseroles, risottos, tagines, pot roasts, stews, and even desserts.Simply add some choice ingredients to the pot, let the slow cooker work its magic through the day, and come home to a delicious home-cooked meal...

Exploring more than 80 of the big ideas and key theories in the field of sociology in a clear and simple way, this is the perfect introduction to the study of how humans live and interact with each other.The Sociology Bookand offers a deep...

Covering a comprehensive array of topics, from the first pigments and frescos to linear perspective in Renaissance paintings, the influence of photography, Impressionism, and the birth of modern art, The Story of Painting follows each step in the evolution of painting over the last...

When student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, his life is changed -- forever! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Dorling Kindersley Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills...

Join Emmet, Lucy, Batman and Unikitty from THE LEGO ® MOVIE 2™ as they explore the brick-built world in this awesome new LEGO sticker collection, which includes more than 1,000 stickers!THE LEGO MOVIE 2 Ultimate Sticker Collection features stickers of all the latest LEGO...

This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track!Packed with stunning photography,and The Train Bookand catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels...