Books published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Reveals 3D dinosaur images which show each awe-inspiring creature in greater detail and brings the wonders of the dinosaur world to life. Packed full of facts, charts, timelines and illustrations, this book explores the amazing dinosaur world bringing these prehistoric animals back to life.

Helps children look at the different types of tractors working on the farm from fork lifts and loaders to collecting grain with a trailer. This book is shaped as a tractor with real wheels.

Cultivate your perfect garden with RHS Pruning & Training's unrivalled guidance for over 800 trees, shrubs, and climbing plants.Fully updated by the RHS experts, RHS Pruning & Training uses clear, step-by-step instructions and fantastic photography to perfectly illustrate the secrets to pruning and training your plants. Whether you're a novice gardener or an amateur expert, RHS Pruning & Training is packed with plenty of information on all plant types including fruits, roses, shrubs, and trees. Learn specialised techniques including coppicing, pollarding, and pinch pruning for specific plant types, and prune your garden to perfection all year round.

Explore the world with the Reference World Atlas, 10th Edition, with over 640 maps and a wealth of information on the world's 196 nations. This indispensable atlas includes large-scale 3D maps and over 750 photographs to illustrate the most spectacular locations on the planet.Stretching across the globe from the British Isles to the Pacific Ocean, continental and regional maps are complemented by terrain models, cross-sections and thematic maps, providing additional information to help you understand the geography and culture of each region. With an index of over 80,000 entries, this is the essential reference atlas for any business, home, and school. This 10th edition of the Reference World Atlas is fully updated to incorporate recent border, place name and flag changes around the globe, offering a complete and unrivalled picture of the earth today.Previous Edition ISBN 9781409376392

An essential read for any parent, Dr Sunderland's bestselling What Every Parent Needs To Know explains what science can teach us about parenting. Covering everything from breastfeeding to brain development, this brand new edition includes the latest thinking on how screen time affects your child's brain, and a focus on how love, nurture, and play contribute to your child's development. With a wealth of fascinating chapters including 'sleep and bedtimes' and 'why children behave badly', What Every Parent Needs To Know is the ultimate handbook for parents who want to make evidence-based decisions about how to care for their child.In What Every Parent Needs To Know, Dr Sunderland's acclaimed ideas explain the science behind parenthood, once again securing the title as the greatest educational book for parents of children up to 12 years old.Previous edition ISBN: 9781405320368

Discover all about whisky from this new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, by the late Michael Jackson. You'll learn everything you wanted to know about your favourite tipple. From why you should choose Islay, the Islands, or the Highlands, to which whiskies are light and flowery, or rich and treacly.Find whisky tasting notes on over 1,000 malts arranged from A-Z, including vintages from 1926 onwards. Packed with the latest releases and brand new tasting notes from distilleries in the New World Whisky section. Plus, by describing the characteristics of each whisky, and giving it an overall score, this book helps you to identify whiskies that appeal to you and are worth tracking down.Updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. Smith

Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes displays exciting vehicles that float, fly or speed across the land, including the record breakers - the fastest, largest, longest and costliest modes of transportation ever to zoom, sail or soar. Explore over 1,000 different vehicles and discover fun facts and figures. This kid's encyclopedia is the fastest route to learning about the entire history of all modern modes of transportation, from the first wheel to the latest hybrids.Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes is the perfect gift for young transport enthusiasts, who are revved up and ready to read.

Your master guide to cooking meat - now available in PDFKnow the cuts and master the skills, The Meat Book will help you conquer cooking meat, with over 300 meat recipes combined with expert advice about getting the best from quality meats and experimenting with more unusual cuts.With butchery courses on the rise and people wanting quality cuts of meat at a good price, The Meat Book is here to help you learn everything about cooking meat, from top to tail. You can try meat recipes such as oxtail stew, beef carpaccio and pork stir-fry, plus over 50 step-by-step techniques on how to cook a turkey, how to make sausages and more. All the mouth-watering recipes for pork, lamb, beef, poultry, game and offal include timing and temperature charts to make sure you get the perfect flavour, plus help with choosing which herbs go with different meats.To help you create tasty meat dishes there is a unique 'How to Butcher' section which provides illustrated step-by-steps and focuses on cuts of meat that can be easily butchered at home. You also get tips on how to use a meat thermometer, how to test for 'doneness' and how to experiment with flavour pairings.With expert advice from butchers on the best cooking techniques, The Meat Book is the perfect guide to help you prepare and cook delicious cuts of meat.

Definite visual history and glorious celebration of all things train and trackThe Train Book traces the history and role of trains from the first steam engines to diesel engines and then to today's high-speed bullet trains. You'll take a journey through the most important trains of each period and see iconic trains such as the Orient Express, the Fairy Queen, the Mallard and the Javelin in incredible detail, discovering the anatomy of these legendary engines. The Train Book gives you a truly international view of trains, exploring some of the world's most impressive rail routes from South Africa to Siberia, including the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the high-speed Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line. You'll discover the stories of key innovators, designers and engineers who advanced rail travel, the challenges they faced and the cultural backdrop against which the railways were built.The Train Book is the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages.

Great Maps takes a close look at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth. Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the "e;land of no sunshine"e; or the land of "e;people with no bowels"e;? In Great Maps, author and historian Jerry Brotton tells the hidden story behind more than 60 of the most significant maps from around the world, picking out key features, stories, and techniques in rich visual detail to reveal the inner meaning buried within the landscape.Maps are not just geographical data: they reflect a particular ideological, historical, or cultural context. Providing a unique insight into how mapmakers have used maps to shape and depict their world view, this beautifully illustrated book traces the development of human development and culture through its maps. From the earliest rock carvings to the latest geospatial technology, from ancient medieval mappae mundi to the first road atlas, Great Maps explores in stunning photographic detail how maps have influenced and reflected our world throughout history.

Explore the long and rich history of China's great dynasties.From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses. Covering more than 5,000 years of history and featuring images of artefacts not previously seen outside of China, this definitive visual guide will captivate readers with the key events that shaped Chinese history and laid the foundations of the modern nation. Starting with prehistory and early humans, Imperial China sets the scene for the arrival of China's first dynasty, and reveals how the warring states of early China gave birth to the emperor-led dynasties - and China's long imperial age. With illuminating features on important historical figures, cultural achievements, and philosophy - such as the rise of Confucianism and the silk and tea trades - Imperial China explores how the Chinese empire flourished and declined over the course of two millennia - from the unifying "first emperor" of the Qin and the golden ages of Tang and Song, to the final fall of the Manchu Qing dynasty. With stunning photography of art and artefacts to bring key events to life, this exquisite and comprehensive history is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about China's extraordinary heritage.

Curious to calculate and interpret your or others' birth charts? The new edition of this highly praised reference to astrology from world-renowned astrologers Julia and Derek Parker is here to guide you.Explore the world of astrology and learn how to draw and interpret your own charts with this authoritative approach to the practice. Parkers' Astrology guides you through the techniques, showing you how to use astrology to improve every aspect of your life, from relationships and career to health and finance.Written in an easy-to-understand style, beautifully illustrated, and filled with practical information, it is an unbeatable reference guide for every aspiring astrologer and for those with more experience. Informative descriptions of the 12 sun signs, explanations of interpretative techniques, guidance on chart interpretations, and updated text on all the latest astrological developments make Parkers' Astrology the most authoritative guide to astrology.

Chief consultant Victoria Plum is a principal tutor at Neal's Yard Remedies, working with a team of consultants specialising in the different massage disciplines.

This choose-your-own-adventure LEGO Star Wars book includes over thirty possible endings, with each path delivering exciting facts about the characters, vehicles and locations of the LEGO Star Wars universe.

My Book of Rocks and Minerals, penned by Dr. Devin Dennie, is a fascinating journey into the world beneath our feet. Published in 2017 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in geology. Dr. Dennie, a renowned geologist, offers a comprehensive guide to understanding rocks and minerals. He expertly combines scientific facts with stunning photographs, making this book both informative and visually captivating. Whether you are a budding geologist or simply curious about the earth's natural treasures, this book will provide you with a wealth of knowledge. Discover the wonders of the mineral kingdom with Dr. Devin Dennie's My Book of Rocks and Minerals. A perfect addition to any library.

Covering the basics of Mandarin such as writing characters and everyday words, and progressing to essential Chinese vocabulary and conversation practice, this workbook makes mastering Chinese enjoyable and easy. It helps you develop and perfect your Mandarin Chinese writing skills.

A guide to Kenya. It includes cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, and street-by-street maps of all the cities and towns. It is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer.

Helps you to develop an understanding of different cheese - from its provenance, to the producers, science, smells, how to savour each taste and even step-by-steps on how to make cheese. This book includes detailed profiles of over 750 cheeses from France to Australia.

Helps you spend 10 minutes a day and become a fractions star, including 10-minute timer. This book helps your child understand fractions.

Help your little one learn colours and shapes with this delightful, touch and feel book for babies and toddlers. Explore the touchy feely pages together. Feel a silky blue butterfly, velvet red shoes, a bumpy orange, a smooth, diamond-shaped kite, and more. Look at the bright, sparkly images - from shiny green peas and a twinkly purple flower to a picture in a sparkly square frame. Help your baby to name each colour and learn the different shapes.With large word labels and one main picture per page to focus on, this baby book has a simple design that's easy for very young children to follow, helping them identify the objects, and name the shapes and colours. And every page has texture or an eye-catching shiny area to expand a baby's senses, and encourage early learning. Little ones will love turning the sturdy board pages themselves, pointing to the pictures, and feeling the tactile patches.Part of a best-selling, touch and feel series, this is a perfect first book for babies and toddlers.

Presents and dissects one of the most tragic events of the 20th Century in a dramatic insight into the Titanic's construction and fit-out, to its maiden voyage. This title includes the tales of the people on board including the captain, members of the crew, and passengers from first, second, and third class.

Features 125 of the most familiar Bible texts from Old and New Testaments for the very young.

Gives a simple introduction to the story of Star Wars. This sticker book features more than 60 reusable stickers of various characters from the original "Star Wars" movie, including Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and C-3P0, and their fantastic weapons and vehicles. It helps children develop their reading and understanding skills.

Become immersed in the captivating locations of Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water within 80 pages of sumptuous artworks to colour and keep.From the tops of the Hallelujah Mountains, through the Na'vi caves, to the depths of the Pandoran oceans, find your favourite characters, flora, fauna, vehicles, and locations here and embark on a mindful colouring adventure of your own.Mesmerising pen-and-ink linework brings the world of Pandora to life in a new way and invites you to colour, shade, and doodle on thick pages that will beautifully enhance your creations in this official colouring book.© 2023 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.

Discover more than 70 mind-blowing build ideas - plus tips, tricks, and hacks from expert Minecraft builders in this official Minecraft book. Spark your imagination with incredible build ideas inspired by the world around you. Explore landmarks, natural wonders, and inventions. From the Great Wall of China and the Great Barrier Reef, to steam trains and the International Space Station, get suggestions for how to build them all in Minecraft - and discover fascinating facts about them, too.The Minecraft Ideas Book is packed with all kinds of imaginative build ideas, including a cross-section of a volcano, a fabulously fun fairground, a Mount Everest base camp, a rainforest with canopy bridge, and much, much more. Find block hacks, planning tips, and ideas for customising throughout. Meet the expert builders and discover where they get their ideas from.See the Minecraft world - and the real world - as you've never seen it before!© 2023 Mojang AB.