Feel and find around the building site with this great first board book for preschoolers. Toddlers will love Feel and Find Fun Building Site. Let your toddler discover all the construction vehicles from dumpers and diggers to rollers and cranes. The bright, bold front cover captures your toddlers attention while the surrounding textures encourages them to touch and feel. Every double page has a textured tab that preschoolers can touch, plus more touch-and-feel elements to explore on the page. Clear photographic and bold illustrative combination shows diggers and trucks in context, each clearly named to encourage picture-and-word association.

Feel and find all your favourite dinosaurs in this great first dinosaur book for preschoolers. Toddlers will love Feel and Find Fun Dinosaur! Let your toddler discover sharp teeth, long necks, horns, spikes and even feathers. The bright, bold front cover captures your toddlers attention while the surrounding textures encourages them to touch and feel. Every double page has a textured tab that preschoolers can touch, plus more touch-and-feel elements to explore on the page. Clear photographic and bold illustrative combination shows dinosaurs in context, each clearly named to encourage picture-and-word association.

«Touch-and-feel meets hide-and-seek in this fun tab book for toddlers, all about life on the farm. «Feel and Find Fun Farm» is part of a fantastic new early learning series from DK. Toddlers will love the large, textured tabs that take them to pages full of colourful pictures and even more touch-and-feel textures to play with and discover. Vist the farm and find cows with patterned fur, sheep with woolly fleeces, tractors with bumpy wheels and lots more. The large, simple text encourages children to talk about what they see (and feel) on each page. From fluffy fur and sparkly foil, to soft foam and scratchy sand, «Feel and Find Fun Farm» is full of crazy textures to play with. «Feel and Find Fun Farm» is a great introduction to farm animals and life in a farmyard. Children will love stroking the soft mane of a horse, pigs noses and fuzzy ducklings, all as they learn.»

You can help your baby learn their important first words in a fun and interactive way with feel and find. From bumpy, lumpy and silky to soft, sticky and shiny, Feel and Find First Words is the most fun and enjoyable way to introduce everyday words and objects to your baby! Each page has a new word and texture to capture your baby's imagination and help them discover words by feeling the chunky colourful tabs. Fun and interactive with big, simple images the Feel and Find series is perfect for helping children develop early language skills.

DK's My World: Doc McStuffins follows a day in the life of Disney's most junior doctor as she cares for her magical toys. With colourful images, engaging activities and lively style DK's My World: Doc McStuffins teaches kids important early life skills, such as eating healthily, brushing their teeth and caring for themselves and those around them.

«Tuck into some Ratatouille, spend the day at Monsters Inc., head Up into the sky in a magical house pulled by balloons, and who could forget Toy Story? Featuring over 200 of your favourite characters, «Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia» takes you through them all, one page at a time. Young (and not so young) Disney Pixar fans will find this A to Z reference guide totally addictive and easy to use. It packs the whole of the Disney Pixar world, from «Toy Story» to 2012's «Brave», into one compact, portable volume for the first time. So whether you can't stop watching «A Bug's Life», «Finding Nemo or Wall E», «Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia» will tell you all you need to know with great images and fascinating facts. «The Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia» is a must have for all Disney Pixar fans.»

«This is a beautiful encyclopedia about Disney's Princesses — perfect for any princess. «Disney Princess The Ultimate Guide to the Magical Worlds» is the complete guide to all your favourite Disney Princesses. You can discover all about their castles, wicked stepmothers, faraway lands, best friends, spells, fairies, fashion, singing and beauty. Each princess has their own section with profiles on the princess herself, her friends and her enemies. Other fun tips and information are spread throughout the book, such as 'Sleeping Beauty's Guide to Dreaming', 'Tiana's Recipe Tips' and 'Ariel's Collecting Catalogue'. This brand new revised edition also includes artwork from the latest Disney Princess movie «Rapunzel».»

«All the big ideas, simply explained — an innovative and accessible guide to economics. This title brings economics to life with «The Economics Book», an essential guide to more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering everything from ancient theories right up to cutting-edge modern developments. From Aristotle to John Maynard Keynes and beyond, all the greatest economists and their theories are featured and the innovative graphics, step-by-step summaries and mind maps help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts. «The Economics Book» is perfect for economic students and anyone who has an interest in how economies work.»

From Cyprinids to Blennies and Koi, this is a new edition of this complete owner's manual for keeping all types of fish. You get the lowdown on keeping fish with this comprehensive guide for fish lovers. You'll find everything you need to know on marine varieties to freshwater, tropical to coldwater, whether you keep them in indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. You can identify your fish with a directory containing over 800 of the world's most popular. You can discover everything about them: from what they look like and how big they'll grow, to what food they eat and whether they integrate with others. There's expert advice on looking after your fish: from keeping and feeding to healthcare and how to breed. Plus, find directories of companion plants, pond and marine life to help you create the right environment.

«Help your child be top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman Let Carol Vorderman help your child succeed in English. English Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of workbooks packed with notes and tips to make learning about English easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child to strengthen their learning in school, then reward them with gold stars for their efforts. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support your child. This book focuses on the letters of the alphabet. It encourages your child to recognise the sound and name of each letter and draw letter shapes. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, English Made Easy (previous ISBN 9781405363563) is a great way to improve your child's English skills — «the more you practice, the better you'll be!» (Carol Vorderman).»

The guide that shows you what others only tell you. Explore and enjoy 1,000 years of classical music with this unique collaboration from DK and Classic FM. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Cosi Fan Tutte to Swan Lake, discover the lives and works of the great composers, performers, instruments and key works with this definitive visual guide to classical music.

Showing you what others only tell you, this title covers the history of dogs from their wild origins to their role as house pets and working dogs. It features specially commissioned photography and information on identifying breeds, from toy poodles to Irish wolfhounds, plus expert guidance on behavior, training, health, and grooming. This is the one-stop guide to your canine companion.

This is the ultimate guide to football for today's internet generation. Just in time for FIFA World Cup 2014, the reissue of Eyewitness Football will help your child learn everything they want to know about 'the beautiful game'. Revised and updated with stats from the 2010 World Cup tournament, plus an exciting new cover. They'll become a footie aficionado with this premier guide to the world's favourite sport, it's history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. Packed with fun facts, from why gloves make a goalkeeper's job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly. Plus, they can discover more about football from the giant pull-out wall chart and use it to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, Eyewitness Football has been updated with fresh images and information to help take your child's knowledge of football to the next level.

«'Packed into every page of this book is the excitement of discovery, knowledge, taste and visual beauty. It all gives the reader the illusion of being at an actual performance' — Placido Domingo. '»Opera» is a beautiful guide for opera enthusiasts as well as the perfect welcome for converts to this ancient rite. It offers today's and tomorrow's audiences a delightful 'navigation system' along an avenue that leads from Monteverdi to Bob Wilson' — Stephane Lissner, Director of the Teatro alla Scala. This book is an essential reading — whether you are a seasoned opera goer looking for a quick brush-up before a performance, or new to the genre and wanting to know more. From Baroque to Italian, from Vivaldi to Debussy explore 400 years of music drama from late-Renaissance Italy to works from contemporary names including Philip Glass and Thomas Ades. Discover hundreds of classic and modern opera interpretations, learn about the lives of operatic masters, from Monteverdi to Adams plus, read act-by-act synopses of more than 160 operas from «Madama Butterfly» and «Tosca» to «Candide» and «The Maid of Pskov» which signpost the highlights of each opera and help you follow the story-line and identify characters. «Eyewitness Companions Opera» — music for your ears and eyes.»

This is an engaging and entertaining reference guide about cats — perfect for younger readers. From evolution and anatomy to behaviour and species, let your child learn all about these fantastic felines in Eyewitness Cat whether they love animals or need some homework help. Packed with all the essential information from the previous edition Eyewitness Cat is now more interactive and colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines making the book more engaging and educational for your child.

«Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical course in learning how to preserve. Ever wanted to learn how to preserve but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with «A Little Course in Preserving», part of a new series of structured learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. Each course follows the same structure; start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learnt and then show off your new skills! A «Little Course in Preserving» takes you from complete beginner to being able to make 70 delicious recipes. Start simple with freezer jams and easy chutneys, build on your skills with cordials and fruit cheeses and show off with marmalades, fruit curds and cured meats. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and the practice recipes keep you on the right track. «A Little Course in Preserving» will help you learn your new skill in no time. 8 «A Little Course in» ...titles available including «Preserving» (9781409364443), «Yoga» (9781409365235), «Pilates» (9781409365174), «Wine Tasting» (9781409365204), «Sewing» (9781409365198), «Knitting» (9781409365181), «Baking» (9781409365211), «Growing Fruit & Veg» (9781409365228).»

«Master sushi making at home — delicious results for minimal effort. «Sushi: Taste and Technique» is the quintessential book for any sushi lover telling you all you need to know about this delicious and healthy cuisine. From makizushi and hand rolls to vegetarian versions, master techniques and learn trade secrets from Hiroki Takemura, previously head chef at London's Nobu, and Asian fusion specialist Kimiko Barber. Discover how to locate the freshest ingredients, use the right equipment and appreciate the art of sushi making. Step by steps and beautiful photographs demonstrate how you can make sushi at home with minimal effort using authentic and foolproof techniques that succeed every time. The book also includes a handy fish identification guide detailing over 20 kinds of fish and shellfish and how to prepare them. And for those more interested in eating, there are also essential tips on sushi etiquette. Elegant, compact yet comprehensive: «Sushi: Taste and Technique» is a must for anyone serious about sushi.»

Enjoy authentic Chinese cooking with step-by-step demonstrations of traditional preparation and cooking techniques. Step-by-step techniques and images of specialist ingredients and equipment provide you with the foundation to create over 140 mouthwatering dishes. Impress your guests with your knowledge of the customs for serving authentic Chinese cuisine, or learn how to make dumplings and other enticing dim-sum recipes. Includes a visual guide to specialist ingredients and equipment for easy identification when shopping and recipes for simple family meals to banquets, so you can leave the Chinese takeaway menu in the drawer. Menus are drawn from Szechwan, Cantonese, Peking and Shaghai and with Yan-kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook you will see just how simple and rewarding cooking Chinese food can be.

The DK Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary introduces the vocabulary of the modern world through themed chapters filled with full-colour photographs and artworks which display and label all elements of everyday life. With sections ranging from home and work to leisure and the environment, every item is clearly labelled in Spanish with the translation directly below. The Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a colourful and stimulating learning resource ideal for all levels and ages. With more than 6,000 terms annotated, the illustrations in the dictionary provide a quick and intuitive route to learning a language, defining the words visually so it is easier to remember them. Learning Spanish has never been easier!

«This title is now in PDF. Make language come alive. A colourful and modern update of «My First Dictionary», with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time. The perfect introduction for any young child, with big, bright letters taking your child from A to Z in clear steps and a colourful alphabet header — perfect for you to read with your child or for them to recognise letters on their own. From beautiful rainbows to a gorgeous green apple, each word is supported by carefully chosen photographs and images, plus a clear grid design makes everything easy to find. With new, up-to-date words, fun dictionary games and notes for parents, «My First Dictionary» will make learning fun for both you and your child.»