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DK brings you an all-encompassing and illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey, from the moment of conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life.Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, and with this one-stop pregnancy guide by your side, you will be fully-equipped from beginning to end of your joyful journey.With day-by-day artworks and fetal images showcasing your baby's development, this comprehensive pregnancy book is perfect for both first-time mums and experienced parents alike. Dive right in to discover: - A day-by-day structure with unmatched detail for every step of the journey.- The day-by-day format is continued for the first two weeks of life with a new-born baby.- An hour-by-hour account of the crucial 12 hours post-delivery.- Illustrated artwork to show fetal development throughout the stages of pregnancy.As your due date approaches, this baby development book explores all the options available for your labour and birth so you can make the right choice with confidence, and also breaks down your delivery and the first 12 hours after childbirth. The day-by-day format continues for the first two weeks postpartum as you embark on life with your newborn.All the latest medical advice for mums-to-be is covered, including guidance on nutrition and exercise, so you'll understand how to keep you and your baby happy and healthy throughout pregnancy. Featuring Q&As with both experts and mums also provides extra support, answering common questions and offering reassurance for any questions or concerns you may have about pregnancy, from your pregnancy diet, to the first 40 days, this baby parenting book truly does have it all.The ideal gift for expectant mothers who are seeking a healthy and happy pregnancy every step of the way, and a must-have parenting book for those who seek a detailed account of labour, birth, and exploring all the options available during pregnancy care.With The Day By Day Pregnancy Book by your side, we assure you will feel safe and supported during this special time in your life, as you count down the days to your new arrival!

An innovative and accessible guide to more than 2,000 years of thoughtTo the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - The Philosophy eBook changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, succinct quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this ebook cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject.Each chapter is organised chronologically, and covers not only the big ideas, but the philosophers who first voiced them, as well as cross-referencing with earlier and later ideas and thinkers. The Philosophy eBook untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts, and is perfect for anyone with a general interest in how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, as well as students of philosophy and politics.Covers major and niche topics, from moral ethics to philosophies of religion

From beginners to accomplished builders, this book contains model ideas and visual tips and techniques that will inspire anyone to get building.

Title: Books That Changed History, Author: Dk, Publication Year: 2017-09-07, Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Language: eng

Get lost in the beauty of the natural world in this captivating collection of botanical stickers.Page after page is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of ornamental flowers, tropical ferns, and other exotic plants and fungi.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand botanically themed images. Use the stickers for scrapbooking and stationery, create gorgeous artwork, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

Jess Jos, creative consultant and main author, is an experienced potter and teacher. She enjoys experimenting with wheel-thrown and handbuilt pieces, creating bespoke commissions for private clients and restaurants. Jess has a BA in Ceramics from Camberwell Art College and is a craftsperson in residence at Stepney City Farm, London. Several other contributors ensure the book covers a broad range of styles.

Helps you to learn English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. This title introduces topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.

Offers a self-study course for adults learning English as a foreign language. This title provides key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. It introduces topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.

Know, grow, and create beautiful bonsai - now available in PDFStep-By-Step Bonsai is the ultimate introduction to bonsai trees, with illustrated step-by-step projects to make bonsai for beginners simple and achievable. With an A-Z directory of bonsai tree care, you'll learn the key techniques needed to create your own beautiful miniature landscapes. Author and internationally renowned bonsai artist Peter Warren has taught and worked all over the world and brings you the best of Japanese bonsai. His expertise will introduce you to the tools you'll need, tips for bonsai tree care, styling ideas and how to get the best from your bonsai plants. A complete 'how to' on planting, propagation, pruning and training techniques, plant care, and siting. Bonsai trees will bring serenity to your garden and make your landscape truly unique, even in an urban setting. With traditional techniques, display ideas and 20 contemporary projects for your miniature trees, Step-By-Step Bonsai uses photographic guides to make growing bonsai easy and approachable.

Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt Parker is a now a stand-up comedian, mathematics communicator, and prominent maths YouTuber on the Numberphile and Stand-up Maths channels, where his videos have had over 100 million views. Matt performs live comedy with Festival of the Spoken Nerd and once calculated pi live in front of a sold-out Royal Albert Hall. He also presents television and radio programmes for the BBC and the Discovery channel, and his 2019 book Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors topped the Sunday Times best-seller chart.

Introducing 'RHS Complete Gardener's Manual', a comprehensive guide for gardening enthusiasts. This masterpiece is penned by the renowned author, Dk, who has once again outdone himself in the genre of gardening and horticulture. Published in the year 2020, this book is a treasure trove of gardening wisdom and practical tips. It's a one-stop manual that guides you through every step of the gardening process, from understanding the soil and choosing the right plants to designing the garden and maintaining it. The publisher, Dorling Kindersley Ltd, has done an exceptional job in presenting this rich content with clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. The book is written in English and is a must-have for all gardening enthusiasts, whether you're a novice or an expert. Experience the joy of gardening with 'RHS Complete Gardener's Manual' and let your garden bloom with health and beauty.

Capture the delicate beauty of the great outdoors with this enchanting collection of stickers.Page after page of this book is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of creatures that soar, flutter, and glide.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand bird- and insect-themed stickers, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book! From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!This reference book on witchcraft is packed with:- Informative, engaging, and accessible text and lavish illustrations - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and "plants and potions", such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail- Quick-fact panels that explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, use in spells, structures of religions, and moreThis indispensable witchcraft book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. It provides you with a balanced and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija.Expect the unexpected with A History Of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult. It will open your eyes to other worlds. Discover forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones. Explore the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion.Whether you're a believer or a sceptic, this richly illustrated history book provides a fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft, magic and the occult.

Choose the top dog for your familyFrom spaniels to sheepdogs, The Complete Dog Breed Guide will help you choose the perfect companion for your family. Fully illustrated and featuring over 400 of the world's best-loved breeds, this is the only breed guide you'll ever need.Q&A selector charts help you choose the right dog for your lifestyle plus expert guidance on caring for your dog, understanding its behaviour and training tips ensure that he'll soon becomes everyone's best friend.The Complete Dog Breed Guide is a one-stop manual to helping you become the owner of a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog.

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry for over 30 years, as a writer, artist, editor, and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production, and from 1997-2007 he was chairman of the UK professional industry body, the Comics Creators Guild.Stephen lives in Kent, England and has written for DK's DC Comics Encyclopedia, Marvel Year By Year, Ultimate Marvel, The Black Panther Ultimate Guide and numerous other comic book-related titles.

Chris Packham is a top television naturalist and an award-winning conservationist, photographer, and author. From the moment he could crawl, he was fascinated by wildlife and as he grew, so too did his menagerie and knowledge. As a young scientist, he studied kestrels, shrews, and badgers, both in his teens and undergraduate days at the zoology department of Southampton University. His TV career began with the award-winning Really Wild Show. His more recent BBC series include the critically acclaimed global series Secrets of our Living Planet, and he is co-presenter of the BBC's Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch. His 2017 memoir Fingers in the Sparkle Jar is a no.1 Sunday Times bestseller.

Viviana Durante is considered to be one of the greatest, most dramatic ballerinas of her generation. Born in Rome, she became The Royal Ballet's youngest principal dancer at 21 and was also principal ballerina with American Ballet Theatre, Teatro alla Scala, and Japan's K-Ballet. Viviana holds a Diploma of Dance Teaching from The Royal Ballet School and a Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning from Trinity College, London. She coaches and teaches internationally.

Suitable for aviation buffs, covering the enduring impact that aircraft has on society as an object of curiosity, a symbol of luxury, and an essential weapon of war, this title is all about the men, machines, and landmark technology behind the iconic aircraft from the Supermarine Spitfire to the Concorde.

This is the ultimate sticker book for kids who love stickers and tractors. It's filled with big and noisy farm vehicles, trucks and diggers, and over 250 reusable stickers!Kids will love these unusual types of machines, and will love placing the stickers on the different tractors, or even on their own belongings! The stickers are reusable, and easy for little fingers to peel off the pages.Explore the World of TractorsUltimate Sticker Book Tractor is the perfect way to engage your child with fun facts and interactive reading. Inside this exciting little sticker book, you'll find:- Over 250 reusable stickers that are easy to peel and stick to pages or other surfaces- Interesting facts for kids to discover about tractors, trucks, and trailers- Bold photos and illustrations of working vehicles that will captivate and engage children This colourful activity book keeps kids engaged and learning as they play. The eye-catching photos and bright pictures will fascinate little ones and keep them coming back to this educational book. They're challenged to complete the images with the right vehicle parts, and they can also get creative and craft their own scenes out of different stickers. There's no end to where their imagination can take them!Alongside the pictures are bite-sized descriptions and information that is easy to read and suitable for children 5 years and up. They will learn about the different types of farm and construction vehicles, the important jobs they do, and even what power tyres they need. This sticker book inspires little ones to explore the outside world with activities such as follow-the-trail. There's also a quiz so you and your pre-schooler can read and engage together.More from DK Books:If you and your child enjoyed the activities in the Ultimate Sticker Book Tractor, and want to play with some more stickers, there are lots of other things to learn about! Look out for Ultimate Sticker Book Planes and other Flying Machines and Ultimate Sticker Book Things That Go.

Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series. The History Book charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The History Book is a stunning exploration of the human timeline up to and including modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis.The History Book tackles big historical ideas with stunning visuals, key quotes, and important themes that are woven throughout world history. Discover events from the assassination of Caesar to World War I and see the people and events come to life with The History Book, perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to understand our fascinating past.

Explore the world, flag by flagFrom Antigua to New Zealand discover the flags of the world with this updated edition of Complete Flags of the World. Learn all about flags from around the world - from the meaning behind country flags, national flags, world flags, state flags and naval flags to the meanings of flag symbols. Spanning geography, communications, politics, sport, history, culture, design and art, this is the ultimate book of flags, covering over 400 flags and flag history, explaining the widespread use and significance of flags and flag design. Each national flag is covered: detailed notes and annotations will tell you all about its history, design development, the significance of colours, symbols, crests and coats of arms and any recent changes.

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.Your first 1,000 Spanish words - five words a day.Over the course of a year, Spanish for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day teaches new vocabulary to children who are starting to learn Spanish. Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, the child can practise the vocabulary they have just learned.A mix of nouns and verbs are taught through beautifully illustrated scenes, with each new word clearly labelled. Spanish for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day first encourages the child to copy out the words before covering them with the flaps on the jacket and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children are also able to practise their Spanish pronunciation as many times as they want.With over 1,000 Spanish words, this colourful, clear, and comprehensive workbook will lay the foundations for your child's journey in learning and understanding Spanish, at school or at home.

Helps you discover the history, plots and stars of musical theatre and movie musicals. This book covers from origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spectacular Broadway shows. It is suitable for all the musical fans.

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids.Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Thunderbird flying over North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump on board an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see...From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia. This is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.