The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder…

Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases.

Each of the trials detailed in this book—the latest in DK's highly successful series of true crime investigations—dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.

Writers Who Changed History places well-known writers in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence literature as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in literature, writing, poems and novels or who want to broaden their general understanding of literature and writers' lives.

Inside this book on writers, you’ll find:

-An overview of the lives and works of around 100 of the world's most important novelists, poets, and playwrights - from the Middle Ages to the present

-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Charles Waddell Chesnutt and Zora Neale Hurston

-Portraits of each writer alongside photographs of their homes and studies, original manuscripts, notebooks, letters, first editions

In this literature guide, each writer is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced their work, revealing insights into the larger-than-life characters, plots, and evocative settings they created. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Writers Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.

Learn from Lady Gaga’s career experiences and discover how you too can be an ally, unafraid to be your truest self and let your creativity flourish.

Lady Gaga is a modern day Renaissance person, an icon who masters everything she does. Who else could break the Internet multiple times with her groundbreaking musical performances, acting roles and fashion choices, whilst also becoming a hugely respected philanthropist known for her compassion and advocacy? This A to Z collates some of Gaga’s most incredible moments and is overflowing with wisdom, quotes and facts from one of the most powerful cultural forces in a generation.

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.

The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.

In this ghostly novel, you will find:

• Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.
• Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings such as vampires and werewolves.
• There are numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures all over the world.

A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history.

The most holistic illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a sceptic.

Combining clear labelled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things.

Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed how we live, and how it might evolve in the future. Everyone is talking about AI, but this book helps to explain each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before.

Artificial intelligence is something that we have yet to understand fully. Explore the beginnings of this life-changing invention. Explore how technology has evolved and how our understanding of AI has developed. Whether you are interested in AI’s advances or are new to the topic, you can find a range of information and facts in this Simply edition.

This AI book:

-Outlines the key building blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications - both current and predicted

-Explores the ethical debates around AI and its increasing influence on culture and society.

-Provides an accessible, reader-friendly guide with detailed imagery and annotated illustrations, expert insights and jargon-free text

-Studies and experiments such as The Turing Test and The Chinese Room experiment

This book is part of the Simply Series, which includes books such as Simply Astronomy, Simply Psychology, Simply Maths, and more. Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or college or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.

Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today.

This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists.

Inside this book on artists, you’ll find:

-An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day

-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling

-Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, letters

In this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Artists Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.

Discover the key events in the war that shaped the modern world - moment by moment.

An accessible overview of the moments and milestones of the Second World War, Timelines of World War II offers a fresh angle on the subject, bringing the conflict to life through contemporary photos, documents, maps, and artefacts of importance.

This World War II book offers an accessible and visually engaging overview of the key events of the Second World War. Each page outlines key moments that comprise the timeline from before the war, during and after. Entries also include details of important people, battles, tactics, and technologies.

In this world war book, you can find:

• An introduction to the Second World War that explores the key events of the conflict through visual timelines
• Profile boxes bring to life the people, new technology, and milestone events that altered the course of history.
• Entries that explore the key events and turning points in all of the main theatres of war
• Essential insights into the experiences of leaders, soldiers, and civilians involved.

Timelines of World War II 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!

Make the most of your air fryer with 75 recipes for delicious, easy, and affordable bakes.

Easier, quicker, cheaper, healthier – the air fryer has revolutionized the way we cook – and now bake! With recipes for brownies and buns, cookies, cobblers and cupcakes, layer cakes and traybakes, and even soda bread and focaccia, this is the complete guide to baking in your air fryer.

Whether you’re looking to save time or money, want to make your treats healthier, or are simply looking for new recipes to try in your air fryer, baking has never been easier with these inspiring and impressive recipes.

Innovative games promote learning through play - the proven path to success in school. At last Dorling Kindersley quality is available in a new group of games designed for the younger set. Full-color photos and bold graphics plus traditional and original, specially created games make these the playthings children will return to again and again.Silly Sentences: Grammar skills practice for the early elementary grades.

Full of crisp color photographs, these books capture the expressions and moods of babies throughout their busy days. The soft-padded format makes them safe and easy for little hands to handle.

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