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Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent night sky - and beyond! This stunningly-illustrated space book is split into eight sections that cover every aspect of astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in the field and astronomical phenomena, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, and then take a lavish visual tour of the Solar System, complete with the most spectacular photographs of the planets. A magnificent month-by-month guide to the night sky, with profiles of all 88 constellations, over 100 star charts covering both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and an almanac of astronomical events over the next decade, Astronomy: A Visual Guide will help you to navigate your way around the night sky, and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. Soar into the pages of this spectacular space book to reveal:
Also featuring no-nonsense advice on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy: A Visual Guide is the perfect guide for keen amateur astronomers, as well as a great reference book for the whole family.
The Shakespeare Book is the perfect primer to the works of William Shakespeare, packed with witty illustrations and inspirational quotes. This bold book covers every work, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost plays and less well-known works of poetry. Easy-to-understand graphics and illustrations bring the themes, plots, characters and language of Shakespeare to life, including illustrated timelines which offer an at-a-glance summary of the action for each play. With detailed plot summaries and an in-depth analysis of the major characters and themes, this is a brilliant, innovative exploration of the entire canon of Shakespeare plays, sonnets and poetry. Whether you're a Shakespeare scholar or a student of the great Bard, The Shakespeare Book offers a fuller appreciation of his phenomenal talent and lasting legacy.
Texturing is increasingly important in textile production, not only in yarns for weaving and knitting fashion products, but also for carpets, furnishing fabrics and a variety of technical textiles. This book covers all the major techniques including twist-texturing, jet-screeen texturing, false-twist process, BCF processes and air-jet texturingare in detail. Combining a comprehensive review of the physics and chemistry of texturing with a thorough, illustrated description of current practice, this book is invaluable for yarn and fabric manufacturers, textile scientists and students on textile science and technology courses.
Hardbound. Eminent scientists at the cutting edge of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry research provide us with yet another excellent addition to this famous series. The focus on bacterial resistance mechanisms serves to highlight an important area of unmet medical need requiring the attention of medicinal chemists.Five topical subjects are reviewed: the biosynthesis, metabolism and function of Vitamin D3 and the potential application of its analogues in bone disorders and immune-related diseases; the therapeutic potential of neurokinin antagonists; opioid receptor antagonists; the mechanisms of bacterial resistance; and a survey of recent advances in cannabinoid research.This volume will deservedly take its place in clinical and industrial pharmaceutical libraries, and will prove invaluable to medicinal chemists.
Hardbound. In this volume, there are five reviews of topical subjects. The availability of drugs for the successful treatment of many diseases results in an increase in the number of people who live to their eighties and nineties at which time Alzheimer's disease is most prevalent. The steady progress which is being made in our understanding of this complex disease and in the development of drugs for its treatment are reviewed in Chapter 1. Chemotherapy of another disease which often resists treatment may have another weapon in its armoury if recent work on modifying a naturally occurring anticancer compound (camptothecin) succeeds in reducing its side-effects; recent efforts in this field (described in Chapter 2) may yield a drug of value in treating cancer of the colon and stomach.Transporting a drug molecule to a specific site of action continues to present a challenge. The use of phosphates and phosphonates to protect the drug from hydrolysis or o
Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before
Enchant your little one with 5 pop-up surprises of their favourite Disney Princesses! Whether they find Ariel searching for hidden treasures deep under the sea, Moana on the lookout for a new adventure, or Rapunzel swinging down from her tower to follow her dreams, little ones will encounter a magical surprise with the turn of every page. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they'll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each Princess, and play peekaboo! Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Princess Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.
Put on your chef's hat and roll up your sleeves. It's time to get cooking! Filled with more than 150 delicious dishes and mouth-watering recipes for young chefs to create at home. This first cookbook is the ideal way to get your child interested in food, nutrition, and cooking for life! Cooking with children can be immensely rewarding. You can watch your budding chef learn something new, try different flavours and celebrate their own achievements in the kitchen. DK Books has created the ultimate cookbook that every kid chef needs on their shelf. Each recipe has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions alongside pictures that illustrate each stage of cooking. There's a scrumptious recipe for every occasion from blueberry muffins and apple crumble, to lamb hotpot and sweet potato lasagne. Perfect for budding chefs and kid foodies, this cookbook helps build up basic cooking skills, safe kitchen practices, and an adventurous palate. Packed with healthy recipes, helpful tips, and fail-safe techniques, your child will be excited to create dishes that are both fun to make and delicious to eat! It's as Easy as Pie! From speedy suppers to delicious bakes, this kid's cookbook contains a wealth of imaginative recipes that will inspire your little chef to put on their apron and get going on their first food adventure! It's an essential introduction to cooking that will be treasured by generations to come. Inside the pages of this cookbook, you'll find everything your child needs to get started in the kitchen: - More than 150 fun, delicious, and healthy recipes for kids. - Easy-to-follow steps alongside pictures for each stage of cooking. - Helpful tips on how to stay healthy in the kitchen.
A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more! The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's Key Stage 1 curriculum, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they: - Read hundreds of exciting facts - Learn all about amazing animals, people, and places - Discover the wonders of our incredible planet, and more Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with stunning photography and lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for homeschooling, a bedtime story, shared reading or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil - Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the Series My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is part of the educational kid's book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs. Shortlisted: - The School Library Association Information Book Award 2017 - Best Children's Book in the Junior Design Awards 2017
DK’s best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of science. Learn the ins and outs of science as you’ve never seen it before, through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations, in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. Knowledge Encyclopedia’s clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects. This impressively detailed encyclopedia uses awesome illustrations to show biology, chemistry, and physics in the world around us. This all-encompassing science encyclopedia for kids offers: Children can explore science in a new and exciting way. Learn about groundbreaking topics like looking inside a cell, pulling apart the ever-present electronics in our lives to see how they work, showing how ships stay afloat, and examining the forces that hold the Universe together. Learn all the essential information in easy-to-read text and additional fun facts which are brought to life with amazing 3D illustrations that look inside the anatomy of a blue whale, zoom into a molecule of water, and out of the Solar System.
The United Africa Company (UAC), formed in 1929 by the fusion of the Niger Company and the African and Eastern Corporation, was by far the largest single commercial organization in West and Equatorial Africa, and thus central to modern African economic history. This is the first detailed account to be published and one which fills a serious gap in the literature. It was not commissioned by the company (now reabsorbed into Unilever) but the author had full access to all confidential material in the UAC and Unilever archives and complete freedom in what he wrote. The book is not intended to be primarily a company history but uses the UAC as a focal point for detailed study of how the role of foreign merchant capital changed in response to economic and political developments in Black Africa during this critical half century.
A pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love Toy Story and Disney·Pixar movies Delight your little one with five pop-up surprises of Toy Story characters! It’s playtime with the Toy Story pals! Join Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and their friends. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal characters from the Toy Story movie series, and play peekaboo! Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Disney·Pixar Toy Story will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!
Young artists will develop their drawing skills alongside favourite Disney characters using easy-to-follow steps The Avengers assemble in Marvel Awesome Characters, a 144 page book that shows artists of all skill levels how to draw characters from the world’s most powerful Super Hero team. Inside you'll find drawing projects for Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man, Blank Panther, and Captain Marvel. Featuring an introduction to art tools and materials and a series of drawing exercises to allow artists to learn a few basic drawing techniques and drawing projects for your favourite Marvel characters. The easy-to-follow instructions in this book will guide you through the drawing process, each step builds upon the last until the character is complete. You just need a pencil, a piece of paper and find the character you want to draw. You’ll learn fun facts about these well-loved characters as you learn to draw them.
A feast of fun facts about the heroes and villains of the Marvel Comics Universe. How many lives has Spider-Man saved? How does Hulk floor foes without touching them? What keeps Wolverine looking young? How did a frog gain Thor's superpowers? Marvel fans of all ages will find plenty of incredible info and uncanny trivia to astonish, intrigue and entertain in Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know! It's packed with handy facts, quotes, bizarre-but-true tales and quirky insights into your favourite Marvel characters. Discover their most heroic achievements, their most dastardly deeds, their craziest adventures - and also their worst disasters! (c) 2016 MARVEL
New guided reading series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading Could you stand up to the mighty Empire? Have you got what it takes to become a rebel? Star Wars Rebels (TM): Fight the Empire! reveals all about the daring adventures of the crew of the Ghost, and their heroic struggle to free the galaxy. Star Wars Rebels (TM): Fight the Empire! "Starting to read alone" level, is part of the new DK Reads series, with three reading levels that help children become confident readers. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to leveled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary and content are spot on for each stage. The "Starting to read alone" level develops skills to read confidently and accurately with fluency and good understanding. (c)2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. & (R) or (TM) where indicated. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorisation. Visit the official website: www.lucasfilm.com.
A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths. A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths is perfect for young bug enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go. Children can marvel at the many beautiful and delicate creatures covered, including the monarch butterfly, the blue morpho, the luna moth and much more – all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs and annotations explaining each one. This impressive butterfly and moth anthology for kids offers: An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers as they learn about these delicate creatures from all around the world. Featuring photographs of striking creatures and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.
A beautiful collection featuring informative notes, spectacular photographs, and colourful illustrations of more than 100 types of shell Find out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the diverse shell species with this gorgeous anthology. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different shell species, this beginner's anthology showcases a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colours, and textures, and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them. Featuring photographs of an incredible array of shells and artworks by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be a delight for young shell enthusiasts.
A fun, pocket-sized pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning with
the help of magical unicorns! Tactile elements and delightful imagery
will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.
Young artists will develop their drawing skills alongside favourite Disney characters using easy-to-follow steps Young artists will embark on an exciting artistic journey full of friends, incredible superheroes, fast race cars, brave explorers, and more! This 144-page collection includes favourite characters from Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Moana, and more. Featuring an introduction to art tools and materials and a series of drawing exercises to allow artists to learn a few basic drawing techniques and drawing projects for your favourite Disney characters. The easy-to-follow instructions in this book will guide you through the drawing process, each step builds upon the last until the character is complete. You just need a pencil, a piece of paper and find the character you want to draw. You’ll learn fun facts about these well-loved Disney characters as you learn to draw them. Brief character descriptions and art instruction from professional Disney animators complete this exciting artistic adventure.
Big Bunny wants to go to bed, but everyone is hiding. Can you find all of Big Bunny's friends before bedtime? Join in the last game of hide and seek before everyone snuggles down. Who is hiding in the wardrobe? Is someone hiding behind the car? Can you find anyone in the laundry basket? Lift the flaps to find out! A fun, pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Pop-up Peekaboo! Bedtime book, but with all the same night-time charm. The surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers, while the lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and playing peekaboo, even when on the go.
Read all about the bloodthirsty battles of ancient Rome! Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this fascinating guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators that battled each other for the crowd, and the weapons and armour that were allowed inside the arena. The black-and-white chapter book Gladiators also reveals the everyday lives of the citizens of Rome, as well as the disciplined legionaries of the Roman army. Gladiators is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes.
Delight curious little ones who love Disney Frozen with this early learning board book, featuring tactile elements and lovely imagery that will encourage the development of fine motor skills. Discover the magic of Frozen with five pop-up surprises! Explore the enchanting kingdom of Arendelle inside this pop-up board book, where young fans of Frozen can play peekaboo with Sven and Kristoff, join Anna as she searches for Olaf, and see Elsa’s ice palace expanding from the snow. This interactive pop-up book for 0-3 year olds includes: Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills. Lift the 5 flaps throughout the book to find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills. Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development. Rounded edges and chunky board book pages rigorously tested (and chewed) by toddlers. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Frozen will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again, with easy-to-read text to help babies and toddlers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal characters from the Frozen movies, and play peekaboo! |
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