cars, trains, ships, and planes: a visual encyclopedia of every vehicle (dk our world in pictures)

cars, trains, ships, and planes: a visual encyclopedia of every vehicle (dk our world in pictures)

Cars, Trains, Ships, And Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia Of Every Vehicle (DK Our World In Pictures)

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting journey across land, sea and sky.

Have you ever wondered what the very first car looked like? Or what weird and wonderful animals people used for transport in the olden days? Ever heard of wing-walking? Or record-breaking racing cars? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Our World In Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes may be the book for you! 

Explore the incredible world of automobiles, aviation and more, from mini motors to modern warships, helicopters to high-speed trains, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 perfect for young transport enthusiasts. 

Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:

- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page 

- A highly visual approach to learning 
- An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes
- Timeline spreads tell the story of transport from the first wheel to the latest hybrids
- In association with The Smithsonian Institution

This captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some of the world’s meanest machines as well as the most fearless riders in action! , The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your ships, shuttles, planes, monster trucks and more, as well as modes of transport you may have never seen of heard of before!

This terrific transport encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this cool car book an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.

Learn all about the world one picture at a time!

If you like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, understand the inner workings of the animal kingdom with Animal Book and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.

the course of love

the course of love

The Course Of Love

SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

From one of our great thinkers on modern life and the human condition - an unforgettable story of love and marriage from the author of bestselling novel Essays in Love as well as The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life

'The Course of Love probes the very heart of marriage, its shifts and squalls, its great adventure, with such forensic tenderness. I laughed a lot, too' Deborah Moggach

Modern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after?

This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship: tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures that make up a life shared between two people. Moving and deeply insightful, The Course of Love offers us a window into essential truths about the nature of love.

'Engaging, sympathetic, acutely perceptive... There's a refreshing honesty in what de Botton has to say' Guardian

'Anyone who is, has been, or would ever like to be, in a satisfying, successful relationship, would do well to read de Botton' Irish Independent

'He debunks the myth of the happily ever after with a painfully familiar, often hilarious detailing of petty arguments, the occasional extra-marital fling, the moments of loneliness and the declining frequency of sex... It's not only hugely enjoyable but life enhancing too' Daily Mail

dk eyewitness: climate change

dk eyewitness: climate change

DK Eyewitness: Climate Change

A powerful look at one of the most important issues facing our world today - climate change.

This climate change book for kids explores the past, present and future of our climate. Get the facts and figures about how our planet's climate is changing, what the consequences will be and what you can do to help make a change!

Discover everything you need to know about the climate crisis with this children's educational book. It includes:

- The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic

- Fresh new look with updated photography, fun diagrams, and new "eyewitness" features
- Updated information by expert consultants in the field
- A unique visual approach that immerses children on every page and an added wall chart is full of facts and images

DK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up. Learn all about the causes of climate change, such as fossil fuels and pollution. Explore the effects that global warming has on humans and animals across the world, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels.

Packed with incredible facts about our Earth's climate and written in easy-to-grasp text, this children's book will help cultivate the climatologists of tomorrow and inspire kids to help fight the climate emergency. Stunning photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives.

With a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, DK Eyewitness books have been a trusted favourite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers!

unlocking the universe

unlocking the universe

Unlocking The Universe

Have you ever wondered how our universe began?

Or what it takes to put humans on the moon? Do you know what happens in the microscopic world of a life-saving vaccine? What would you do if you could travel through space and time?

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays, mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the world's leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking himself.

This edition features brand-new content from Dr Mary Dobson: Plagues, Pandemics and Planetary Health.

This unmissable volume was curated by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, whose series of children's books George's Secret Key was a global hit.

George's stories are punctuated with fascinating real-life facts and insights from leading scientists and now this incredible non-fiction has been collected into one bumper volume, with new content from key scientific figures and up-to-the-minute facts and figures for readers in 2021.

READERS LOVE UNLOCKING THE UNIVERSE:

"Despite its scientific content the essays are written in a very accessible style and the many topics investigated which range from the physical explanations of the universe to earth science to robotics and future predictions. Highly recommended for curious minds from around 10 years upwards" - Sue Warren, Blogger

"My 9 y.o. loves this book. We've previously discussed a lot of the concepts, but this seems to answer questions I hadn't thought of, but my son wanted to know"

numbers don't lie : 71 things you need to know about the world

numbers don't lie : 71 things you need to know about the world

Numbers Don't Lie : 71 Things You Need To Know About The World

'My favourite author has done it again. Numbers Don't Lie is by far his most accessible book to date, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about the world. I unabashedly recommend this book to anyone who loves learning' Bill Gates

Is flying dangerous? How much do the world's cows weigh? And what makes people happy?

From Earth's nations and inhabitants, through the fuels and foods that energize them, to the transportation and inventions of our modern world - and how all of this affects the planet itself - in Numbers Don't Lie, Professor Vaclav Smil takes us on a fact-finding adventure, using surprising statistics and illuminating graphs to challenge lazy thinking. Smil is on a mission to make facts matter, because after all, numbers may not lie, but which truth do they convey?

'Smil's title says it all: to understand the world, you need to follow the trendlines, not the headlines. This is a compelling, fascinating, and most important, realistic portrait of the world and where it's going' Steven Pinker

'The best book to read to better understand our world. It should be on every bookshelf!' Linda Yueh

'There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil' Guardian

Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. He is the author of over forty books on topics including energy, environmental and population change, food production and nutrition, technical innovation, risk assessment and public policy. No other living scientist has had more books (on a wide variety of topics) reviewed in Nature. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, in 2010 he was named by Foreign Policy as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers. This is his first book for a more general readership.

simply quantum physics

simply quantum physics

Simply Quantum Physics

A clear, simple, graphic-led introduction to quantum physics.

Are you short of time but hungry for knowledge? This beginner's quantum physics book proves that sometimes less is more. Bold graphics and easy-to-understand explanations make it the most accessible guide to quantum physics on the market.

Understanding Quantum Physics Has Never Been Easier

This illuminating reference book introduces you to the greatest physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries such as Albert Einstein, Neils Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Richard Feynman, and more! It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in physics or science in general and life-long learners.

This book about quantum physics offers you:

- Simple, easy-to-understand graphics that help to convey information in a visual way

- Clear, authoritative text that explains 100 key concepts
- Introduction to theoretical ideas and their everyday applications

This smart but powerful guide cuts through the jargon and gives you the facts in a clear, visual way. Step inside the strange and fascinating world of subatomic physics that at times seems to conflict with common sense. Unlock the mysteries of more than 100 key ideas, from quantum mechanics basics to the uncertainty principle and quantum tunnelling.

Each pared-back, single-page entry demystifies the groundbreaking ideas in modern science. From Schrödinger's Cat and quantum teleportation to atoms and gravity, Simply Quantum Physics is the ultimate jargon-free overview of the subject.

Whether you're a physics student or just an interested layman, this indispensable guide is packed with everything you need to quickly and easily understand the basics.

Complete the Series:

Part of DK Book's exciting, brand-new reference series for those who are time-poor, but keen to learn more. Discover the mysteries of more key philosophical ideas in Simply Philosophy.

the blooming of a lotus: essential guided meditations for mindfulness, healing, and transformation

the blooming of a lotus: essential guided meditations for mindfulness, healing, and transformation

The Blooming Of A Lotus: Essential Guided Meditations For Mindfulness, Healing, And Transformation

A revised and expanded edition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic introduction to guided meditation for a world in search of mindfulness

In this revised edition of The Blooming of a Lotus, one of the world’s great meditation teachers offers an expanded collection of exercises for practicing mindfulness meditation that will bring both beginning and experienced practitioners into closer touch with their bodies, their inner selves, their families, and the world.

In this new edition, readers will find:

- A grounded introduction that provides readers with an immersive understanding of mindfulness, and includes guidance on how to use this book for mindful meditative practice

- A new chapter of 30 guided meditations from Thich Nhat Hanh’s 3-month Rains’ Retreat, which guide readers into silent meditation rooted in directed mindfulness
- A fresh organization, which groups the meditations thematically, focusing on our relationship with the body, with feelings and emotions, with existential commitment to the self and to others, and with the environment we share with living and nonliving things
- A hardcover edition featuring a place-marker ribbon and a paper over board binding for easy use

Compassionate and wise, Thich Nhat Hanh’s healing words help us acknowledge and dissolve anger and separation by illuminating the way toward the miracle of mindfulness.

happy teachers change the world: a guide for cultivating mindfulness in education

happy teachers change the world: a guide for cultivating mindfulness in education

Happy Teachers Change The World: A Guide For Cultivating Mindfulness In Education

Happy Teachers Change the World is the first official, authoritative manual of the Thich Nhat Hanh/Plum Village approach to mindfulness in education. Spanning the whole range of schools and grade levels, from preschool through higher education, these techniques are grounded in the everyday world of schools, colleges, and universities.

Beginning firmly with teachers and all those working with students, including administrators, counselors, and other personnel, the Plum Village approach stresses that educators must first establish their own mindfulness practice since everything they do in the classroom will be based on that foundation. The book includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step techniques perfected by educators to teach themselves and to apply to their work with students and colleagues, along with inspirational stories of the ways in which teachers have made mindfulness practice alive and relevant for themselves and their students across the school and out into the community.

The instructions in Happy Teachers Change the World are offered as basic practices taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, followed by guidance from educators using these practices in their classrooms, with ample in-class interpretations, activities, tips, and instructions. Woven throughout are stories from members of the Plum Village community around the world who are applying these teachings in their own lives and educational contexts.

measure what matters: how google, bono, and the gates foundation rock the world with okrs

measure what matters: how google, bono, and the gates foundation rock the world with okrs

Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, And The Gates Foundation Rock The World With OKRs

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'For anyone interested in becoming a better manager' - Bill Gates

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Discover the revolutionary movement behind the explosive growth of Intel, Google, Amazon and Uber.

In 1999, legendary venture capitalist John Doerr invested nearly $12 million in a small 40-person startup that had amazing technology, entrepreneurial energy and sky-high ambitions, but no real business plan. Doerr introduced the founders to his system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and, with those principles at the foundation of their management, the startup grew at an exponential rate. Today, that same startup - Google - has more than 70,000 employees with a market cap exceeding $600 billion.

Doerr has introduced OKRs to more than fifty companies, helping tech giants and charities exceed all expectations. In the OKR model, objectives define what we seek to achieve and key results are how those top­ priority goals will be attained. They focus effort, foster coordination and enhance workplace satisfaction. For the first time in Measure What Matters, Doerr shares a broad range of first-person, behind-the-scenes case studies, with narrators including Bono and Bill Gates, to demonstrate the agility and explosive growth that OKRs have spurred at so many great organizations.

With a foreword by Larry Page, and contributions from Bono and Bill Gates, this book will show you how to collect timely, relevant data to track progress - to measure what matters. It will help any organization or team aim high, move fast, and excel.

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'Management magic....Measure What Matters is a must read for anyone motivated to improve their organization' - Former Vice President Al Gore, chairman of the Climate Reality Project

'Measure What Matters shows how any organization or team can aim high, move fast, and excel' - Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO

'Measure What Matters deserves to be fully embraced by every person responsible for performance in any walk of life' - Jim Collins, author of Good to Great

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water cycles

water cycles

Water Cycles

Dive into the life-cycle of water and discover how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it.

From snowflakes falling from the clouds and deep ocean currents to hot springs and water in space, this children's nature book showcases the beauty and power of water in the natural world.

Inside the pages of this fascinating science book for kids, you'll discover:

- Bite-size facts about inhabitants of freshwater and saltwater

- Incredible photographs and illustrations that capture the power of water in nature
- Subjects included supports STEM learning
- How critical water is to the world we live in, covering national curriculum topics around biology, the natural world, geography, global warming for kids, and much more

The wonderful world of water awaits! Water is essential for life. We drink it, bathe in it, and thousands of creatures live in it. But we are running desperately low on it. Water Cycles shows children how important keeping hydrated is for our health and what we can do to save this life-giving substance in the face of climate change.

This children's wildlife book is packed with incredible facts about water. Little ones will learn how it affects Earth's weather, through rainstorms, snow flurries, and cyclones, how it is used in growing food and in making electricity, as well as how water travels into our homes at the turn of a tap.

From rushing rivers to vast oceans full of animals and plants, water is everywhere. Children will love seeing starfishes, manatees, and orcas come to life through spectacular photography and illustrations. It's the perfect gift for kids aged 7-11 years who love nature and its processes!

the medicine book: big ideas simply explained

the medicine book: big ideas simply explained

The Medicine Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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 this illustrated medicine history book, you'll discover:

- Profiles of more than 90 of the biggest ideas, breakthroughs, and milestones in international medical history

- Thought-provoking graphics and flow-charts that demystify the central concepts behind each medical idea
- Insightful and inspiring quotes from famous physicians, scientists, politicians, and academics

How are illnesses diagnosed? How do vaccinations work? Why are some pandemics so deadly?

This informative book about medicine through time answers big questions like these and many more!

Packed with pithy explanations, step-by-step diagrams and bright illustrations, The Medicine Book cuts through the jargon and offers a clear overview of the greatest medical breakthroughs. Learn about major diseases such as cancer and the global eradication of smallpox. Explore new developments in IVF and gene manipulation, as well as medical science's response to global challenges, such as COVID-19.

It's perfect for medical professionals, students of medicine, or anyone interested in the fascinating medical history of the world.

Complete the series:

The Big Ideas Simply Explained series follows an innovative visual approach to make any subject accessible to everyone. Discover more than 100 of the most infamous, audacious, gory, horrifying, and notorious crimes in The Crime Book. Explore more than 90 of the most awe-inspiring astronomical ideas in The Astronomy Book.

life skills

life skills

Life Skills

A beautifully illustrated book that covers the essential life skills that children need to know.

Discover how you can become the awesome person you want to be with this guide to essential life skills for children. This book helps kids tackle the difficulties they face and helps them to prepare for whatever the future may hold.

Inside the pages of this essential life skills book, you'll discover:

- Clear and practical life skills divided into 5 chapters covering: Finding Solutions, Ways of Thinking, Communicating, Understanding Feelings, and Coping in Life

- Bright, fun illustrations that help readers to digest complex topics like understanding body language and decision making
- Topics that drill down into all the different aspects of life skills education for 7-9-year-olds, such as communication, solving problems, understanding yourself and others, and critical thinking skills
- Practical advice and activities on how to think up solutions for difficult problems, how to work with other people as a team, and how to write a feelings diary

This illustrated guide for children includes practical advice and real-life examples that teach problem-solving, how to make good decisions, and excellent communication skills. Children will learn how to better assess and react to challenges they may face, as well as create coping strategies for difficult situations.

Kids can work through engaging activities like making mind maps, thinking about body language, and putting themselves in someone else's shoes. Developing life skills not only leads to better prospects at school and in a future career, but it also gives young people more confidence to aim for a bright, secure and happy future.

kayℹs anatomy: a complete (and completely disgusting) guide to the human body

kayℹs anatomy: a complete (and completely disgusting) guide to the human body

Kay’s Anatomy: A Complete (And Completely Disgusting) Guide To The Human Body

THE RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE UK'S BESTSELLING NON-FICTION AUTHOR.

Discover all the weird and wonderful things that go on inside your body with Dr Adam Kay. Covers key stage 2 / 3 human biology syllabus (in a slightly repulsive way).

'Hilarious and fascinating! I wish Adam had been my biology teacher' - Konnie Huq

Do you ever think about your body and how it all works? Like really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well . . . pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your maths teacher's is even weirder.

This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really important questions, like:

Are bogeys safe to eat? Look, if your nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they're safe. Chew away!)

And how much of your life will you spend on the toilet? About a year - so bring a good book. (I recommend this one.)

So sit back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, and let a doctor take you on a poo (and puke) filled tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay's Anatomy*.

*a fancy word for your body. See, you're learning already.

'The sort of book I would have loved as a child' - Malorie Blackman

'Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about' - The Times

'Absolutely packed with facts... Entertaining and highly informative' - Daily Mail

'As brilliant, and revolting, as the human body it celebrates' - The i newspaper

'Totally brilliant!' - Jacqueline Wilson

'If only this funny and informative book had been around when I was too embarrassed to teach my kids about bodily functions' - David Baddiel

5 language visual dictionary: over 6,500 illustrated terms, labelled in english, french, german, spanish and italian

5 language visual dictionary: over 6,500 illustrated terms, labelled in english, french, german, spanish and italian

5 Language Visual Dictionary: Over 6,500 Illustrated Terms, Labelled In English, French, German, Spanish And Italian

This is your one-stop shop to five European languages.

With over 6,500 illustrated words and phrases in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, and now with a free audio app featuring all these languages, this learner dictionary offers a quick and stimulating way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary.

Featuring a wide range of objects and scenes from everyday life, this dictionary shows you what others only tell you. Perfect for tourists and business travellers alike, DK's 5 Language Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food and clothes, talking about work and interests, discussing health and sport, and studying these languages.

The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words according to topic. Words and phrases are pictured with full-colour photographs and illustrations, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. Five comprehensive indexes provide an instant reference point for each language.

The supporting audio app enables you to hear each word and phrase spoken out loud by native speakers of English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary, and make yourself understood.

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