Dorling Kindersley Usa
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MEDITATIONS - DOVER THRIFT EDITION
Marcus Aurelius
- Dorling kindersley usa
- 11 Juillet 1997
- 9780486298238
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Dover Thrift edition.
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Wilde's scintillating drawing-room comedy revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards. A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, and a formidable femme fatale exchange sparkling repartee, keeping the action of the play at a lively pace.
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Bonsai brings serenity to the home with beautiful miniature trees in idyllic container landscapes. Now DK brings this ancient practice into the 21st century, explaining how to grow and care for bonsai trees with a clear step-by-step approach. Offering easy-to-follow advice and simple photography, Bonsai demystifies the art of bonsai with sequences covering the traditional styles of Chokkan, Moyogi, Shakan, and Kengai, as well as deadwood bonsai styles such as Ishizuki, Yose Uye, and Sharimiki. For bonsai enthusiasts in search of fresh ideas, innovative techniques, and new ways to display their living art, Bonsai is the must-have book of the season.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH - A PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION
Collectif
- Dorling kindersley usa
- 26 Juillet 2022
- 9780241593882
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth, the longest serving British monarch, and how her historic reign has shaped the world. An official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world. In honour of Queen Elizabeth''s Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy. There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce''s home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn''t even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishing inventions like the World Wide Web, as well as historic milestones like the first female Prime Minister of the UK happened under our Queen''s watch? Delightfully playful illustrations, exciting facts, and information sidebars fill every page to tell the full story of the world''s most beloved and inspiring monarch. Embark on this royal journey and show what you know with a surprise quiz at the end! Inside this beautifully illustrated history book for children, you will find everything from the Crown to the Corgis detailed here, including: - An exclusive quiz poster - An illustration mapping out the Royal Family tree - A timeline of the histories of the four UK nations - The story of the Queen''s dedication to her country from wartime service during World War II to fundraising and commitments to the Commonwealth and wider world - A timeline of the extraordinary events in history, as well as the incredible achievements of people from the UK and Commonwealth countries that have taken place during The Queen''s lifetime - Details of the 14 British Prime Ministers who have served alongside The Queen - A celebration of the amazing people The Queen has recognised
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Trace the epic history of World War 2 across the globe with more than 100 detailed maps.
In this stunning visual history book, custom maps tell the story of the Second World War from the rise of the Axis powers to the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Each map is rich with detail and graphics, helping you to chart the progress of key events of World War II on land, sea, and air, such as the Dunkirk evacuation, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the siege of Stalingrad.
Historical maps from both Allied and Axis countries also offer unique insights into the events. There are timelines to help you follow the story as it unfolds, while narrative overviews explain the social, economic, political, and technical developments at the time. Fascinating, large-scale pictures introduce topics such as the Holocaust, blitzkrieg, kamikaze warfare, and code-breaking.
Written by a team of historians in consultation with Richard Overy, World War II Map by Map examines how the deadliest conflict in history changed the face of our world. It is perfect for students, general readers, and military history enthusiasts. -
ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETRY - AN ANTHOLOGY
Stanley Appelbaum
- Dorling kindersley usa
- 24 Mars 1997
- 9780486292823
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WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS BOOK - THE RIDDLE OF DRACULA AND OTHER LOGICAL PUZZLES
Raymond M. Smullyan
- Dorling kindersley usa
- 28 Octobre 2011
- 9780486481982
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A picture-packed celebration of the ancient Greeks and how they transformed our world Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics.
Experience the glory of ancient Greece in this detailed introduction to one of the world''s founding nations. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look inside a temple, and learn how the people of ancient Greece lived their lives. Find out about their religions, their hobbies, and their amazing impact on the rest of our history.
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Meet and learn about the animals and plants of the jungle, from the African elephant to the toucan, in Ultimate Sticker Book: Jungle.With information about the animal kingdom and the jungle habitat, this sticker book is packed with amazing photographs, cool facts, and fun activities, and includes more than 250 reusable stickers. Kids can create their own scene, complete a picture jigsaw puzzle, test their knowledge with a fun sticker quiz, discover which animals rule the jungle and which stay hidden in the grass, and much more.Ultimate Sticker Book: Jungle is perfect for young animal lovers and explorers, and is sure to keep them busy for hours.Series Overview: Taking subjects that kids love, from dinosaurs to baby animals to transportation, DK's Ultimate Sticker Book series is refreshed and updated and now features more than 250 fun, reusable stickers. Packed with activities that allow children to create scenes, match pairs, and complete jigsaws, the activities throughout each book are simple enough for the child to do independently, but engaging enough to keep their interest and help develop dexterity, making these books products parents can trust, and ones that kids will want to keep picking up to learn more about their favorite subjects.
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MY FIRST NUMBERS - LET''S GET COUNTING!
Dawn Sirett
- Dorling kindersley usa
- 15 Décembre 2008
- 9780756636043
Each tabbed section in My First Numbers: Let's Get Counting focuses on a different number, giving children a variety of ways to count and visualize that number of objects.
