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A new edition of the definitive visual history of the world's aircraft, lavishly illustrated with more than 800 iconic machines. Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and the intrepid pioneers who made a dream become reality. Featuring more than 800 of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made, this visual celebration of aeroplanes and aviation traces the history of flight over the past century. With examples of the latest aircraft from around the world, The Aircraft Book takes you on an action-packed ride through to the 21st century, from the first prototypes to today's supersonic jets. Explore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. See inside legendary planes such as the Gipsy Moth, Spitfire, and Concorde, with virtual tours of each key model, from the exterior to the cockpit. Discover the details of aircraft engines from manufacturers such as Rolls-Royce and Rotax to see what powers a great aircraft's performance. And find out how famous marques such as Boeing and Lockheed came to be household names. Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes and ages will be captivated by DK's The Aircraft Book - a comprehensive and beautifully presented guide to the story of flight

Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.

From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, and even early bacteria conjuring up an entire past world. To put all of these extinct species in context, the book explores geological time and the way life-forms are classified. It also looks at how fossils preserve the story of evolution, and how it can be deciphered. The chapter on "Young Earth" explains how forces shaped Earth and steered the course of life. The main part of the book - "Life on Earth" - lays out and catalogues the rich story of life, from its beginnings 4 billion years ago, through each geological period, such as the Jurassic and Cretaceous, to the present. The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family.

Vizuálny sprievodca 3 000 rokov života pod vládou faraónov (približne 3200-30 pred n. l.) od raných kráľov Egypta po vládu Kleopatry a rímsku okupáciu. Objavte fascinujúce detaily života pod faraónmi a ich mimoriadne dedičstvo v tomto komplexnom sprievodcovi starovekou civilizáciou Egypta. Pokrývajúci 3 000 rokov a 31 egyptských dynastií, od čias Narmera po časy Kleopatry, tento nový pohľad na staroveké poklady vám pomôže orientovať sa v politických intrigách a kultúrnych úspechoch starovekých Egypťanov, od pyramíd a Sfingy v Gíze po Veľkú knižnicu a maják v Alexandrii. Stretnete faraónov ako Tutanchamona, ktorého múmiu a bohaté pohrebné dary odhaľujú mnohé o spoločnosti a jej presvedčeniach, ako aj vplyvné ženy ako Hatshepsut a Nefertiti, a bojovníkov vrátane Alexandra Veľkého. Bohaté fotografie odhaľujú remeselnícku zručnosť ich písmakov, umelcov a kovolejárov, a nástenné maľby a reliéfy zachytávajú každodenný život farmárov, remeselníkov, vojakov a obchodníkov v nádherných detailoch. Špeciálne zhotovené CGI rekonštrukcie využívajú najnovšie vedecké informácie na znovu vytvorenie najkrajších hrobiek, chrámov a pyramíd.

This encyclopedic view of our planet, revised and updated for the 10th edition, sets new standards in cartographic excellence, Created using the latest digital techniques and satellite data, high-definition maps for the whole world are complemented by superb photographs, diagrams, and topic maps.? page 4 of cover

Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Normandy 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. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime

Travel back in time and share the experience of everyday thoughts and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages.Great Diaries traces the history of the diary from ancient times to the present day, bringing together more than 80 historical and literary diaries, artists' sketchbooks, explorers' journals, and scientists' notebooks. Discover what it was like to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel into the heart of Africa, or serve on the Western Front. Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces, and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories.Great Diaries takes you into the pages of the world's greatest diaries and notebooks, including those of Samuel Pepys, Charles Darwin, Henry-David Thoreau, the Goncourt brothers, Virginia Woolf, and Anne Frank, and shows you what they looked like. Stunning images of the original notebooks and manuscripts are complemented by key extracts and close-ups of important details. Feature boxes provide additional biographical information and set the works in their cultural and historical context.Essential reading for everyone who is passionate about history and literature, Great Diaries provides an intimate insight into the lives and thoughts of some of the most interesting people of the last 2,000 years.

Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking, all explained in clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs.Tools - Understand how to use hand, power, and machine tools, and choose the right wood for every job.Techniques - Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to master all key woodwork techniques, from joints to finishing.Projects - Put your skills into practice to create well-crafted and practical objects, from a wine rack to a chest of drawers.This book shows you the main woodworking techniques step by step - from basic through to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration - and explains all the essential woodworking tools. It gives you a directory of more than 100 hard and soft woods and their properties so that you can choose the right wood for the job.Then, put your skills into practice with 28 DIY woodworking projects, which have detailed plans and instructions and are arranged in order of complexity. Make a simple chopping board or wine rack as small weekend projects, or try more advanced woodworking ideas such as a linen chest, dresser, or chair.Endorsed by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodwork is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you everything you need to know.

"Every country profile is packed with photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts."--Provided by publisher

"Inspire, plan, discover, experience"--Cover.

Your holiday starts here Checkout Checkpoint Charlie and join the Love Parade with this essential guide to Germany's capital city. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3D models explore the splendour of the Reichstag and the exhibits at the Kunstgewerbemuseum. Recommendations as to where you can enjoy the best beer and bretzels in Berlin will ensure you have a wundervoll time

Spilling over with all sorts of useful information for the traveler, "Eyewitness Travel Guide: France" paints a complete picture of the country. Readers will appreciate the hundreds of color photos of everything from ski towns to beaches to wine vineyards.

A visual exploration of the movements of peoples, cultures, and ideas that brings a human perspective to a global phenomenon Discover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world. This beautifully-illustrated book details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations. Through striking photographs, evocative illustrations, and intimate first hand accounts, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history, from the Middle Passage and Trail of Tears to the California Gold Rush and the Windrush generation. While many traditional world histories focus on (mainly European) "exploration" and "discovery", Migrations explores the story of each continent and focuses on cultures rather than conquest. Migrations highlights the human story and the positives- what has survived, not just what was destroyed. With a foreword by award-winning historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker, David Olusoga OBE, Migrations is a history book with a fresh perspective, focusing on a topic ever more relevant in the modern world- Where did we come from? Why do people leave their homes? What brought us all together?

What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition? An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements. Providing all you need to know to build on your artistic understanding and appreciation, this is the perfect book for art lovers - and for anyone who wants to know more about art but isn't sure where to begin

Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.0Arranged chronologically, Design traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares to cars, graphic design and product design. It introduces all the key designers, manufacturers, and objects, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular. It also provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and explaining its philosophy and visual style, from the Arts and Crafts movement to mid-century modern and contemporary. Featuring expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. With profiles of famous designers and manufacturers, such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra, and stunning images of iconic buildings and interiors, it provides a glorious and comprehensive view of classic design across the last two centuries

Whether you're looking for a hotel to suit your budget, beaches, picture-postcard villages or the best restaurants in which to sample delicious Greek cuisine; Eyewitness Top 10 Greek Islands is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists -- from the Top 10 myths and legends to the Top 10 bays and beaches, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. Eyewitness Top 10 Greek Islands is divided into sections on: The Ionians, Sporades & Evvoia, The Cyclades, Crete, The Dodecanese, The Aegean and The Argo-Saronic Isles; all packed with beautiful illustrations of their attractions. Includes a FREE pull-out map

"Rich in heritage, Amsterdam's perfectly preserved 17th-century canal-side mansions invoke the city's former wealth. But Amsterdam is so much more than it's past. Bubbling with creativity and liberalism, the streets are awash with cutting-edge art, theatre and food. And while night owls flock to the buoyant bars and performance art venues, families will find a huge mix of attractions and activities that won't fail to keep the kids entertained. Our newly updated 2023 guide brings Amsterdam 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 place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Amsterdam is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime."-- Provided by publisher

(This book is a lovely book to look at. There are many pictures and maps which make it different to many of the guides available. It possibly does not have much information as some but I think it is more consise in it's text rather than missing things out. The colourful pics and maps are very useful)

Highly pictorial, these Eyewitness Travel Guides are now offered in a tenth anniversary edition, with all the information savvy travelers need to know.

Vizuálny kompendium zobrazuje životy mladých zvierat a nespočetné spôsoby, ako prežívajú v divočine. Predstavte si, ako sa učíte skákať, hromžiť, plávať alebo lietať prvýkrát. Kniha skúma zložitosti dospievania v živočíšnej ríši, kde je všetko nové. Zameriava sa na nespočetné spôsoby, ako mláďatá prežívajú v prírode. Spolu s nádhernými fotografiami mladých medveďov, levov, tigrov, vačíc, vtákov a morských cicavcov zachytáva fázy od závislosti po nezávislosť a skúma, prečo sa niektoré zvieratá držia svojich matiek dlhé mesiace, zatiaľ čo iné sa musia naučiť postarať sa o seba takmer hneď po narodení. Informačné funkcie krok za krokom sa zameriavajú na konkrétne fázy učenia, ako napríklad to, ako sa levíča učí prenasledovať svoju korisť. Kniha sa sústreďuje na kľúčové témy v živote mladého zvieraťa - narodenie a prvé dni života, učenie sa loviť a kŕmiť, zmysly a komunikáciu, biotop a adaptáciu, a hru. Plná krásnych obrázkov a fascinujúcej vedy odhaľuje tajomstvá, ako mladé tvory prežívajú v nepredvídateľnom svete.

This is the ultimate guide to sports and the perfect reference for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 - an amazing year for sport. Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all of the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in PyeongChang and Tokyo. Get the authoritative inside scoop from each sport's leading experts, conferences, leagues, and associations. Discover game-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world's top competitors. And learn all of the facts, stats, and stories behind the Olympic Games - the most spectacular sporting event on the planet. Fully revised with up-to-date information on the rules and results for more than 200 of the world's greatest sports, The Sports Book also includes the latest facts and statistics, and updated world and Olympic records. It is perfect for any sports buffs in need of an ultimate quick-reference guide, or anyone looking to top up their sports knowledge.

Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Scotland. Discover the best of everything the country has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Scotland with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle and the fascinating National Museum of Scotland to breathtaking Glencoe. Eleven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the country - from things to do in Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands - while reviews of Scotland's best shops, restaurants and hotels will help you plan your perfect trip. See what other guides only show you with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Scotland

Discovering quantum physics has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. It is a perfect beginner's guide to the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense. Covering more than 100 key ideas from the basics of quantum mechanics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunnelling, it is divided into pared-back, single- or double-page entries that explain concepts simply and visually. Assuming no previous knowledge of physics, Simply Quantum Physics demystifies some of the most groundbreaking ideas in modern science and introduces the work of some of the most famous physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schr dinger, and Richard Feynman. Whether you are studying physics at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily

Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first? Incredible History- Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible monuments humankind has ever constructed. You'll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, observe an eclipse at Chichen Itza and stride along the walls of Great Zimbabwe. Each story begins by showing you the wonder as it is today. You'll learn when and how it was constructed, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days. Then, you'll see the location recreated in jaw-dropping 3D detail. Combining archaeological evidence and computer technology, the book brings the people and places of the past back to life before your very eyes. With each page packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, Incredible History- Wonders of the World brings together the best bits of history and archaeology to recreate our wondrous past.