Dorling Kindersley (corp)

From ancient medical practices, such as herbal medications and balancing the humours, through groundbreaking work including Jenner's experiments with cowpox, which laid the basis for vaccination, The Medicine Book offers an engaging overview of medical history across the world all the way into the 21st century with gene manipulation, immunotherapy, and robotics and telesurgery. Covering the role that therapies and drugs have played in the human quest to treat and prevent disease, the establishment of hospitals and later international medical bodies, like the WHO, and medical science's response to new challenges, such as accelerated antibiotic resistance and COVID-19, The Medicine Book explains the stories behind each milestone development.

Big Ideas Simple Explained

The Medicine Book

Victoria Saxon

Glenn Dakin

"More than 50 of the most villainous Disney and Disney Pixar movie characters"--Page [4] of cover.

Disney Villains the Essential Guide New Edition

Following the smash hit Timelines of Everything, Timelines of Everyone stands out from other history books by focusing squarely on the biographies of a myriad of movers and shakers across millennia. This DK children's book boasts more than 130 visual timelines, covering kings and queens, humanitarians, scientists, inventors, explorers, activists, writers, artists, and more. Timelines of Everyone breathes fresh life into the biographies of the people you thought you knew, yet also finds new stories from previously overlooked or ignored voices. Did you know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt was defeated only once in 300 wrestling matches? Or that more women passed NASA's rigorous astronaut training tests for Project Mercury but were forbidden to fly into space? Or how about the fact that Einstein's last words were lost because his nurse didn't speak German? This fascinating title takes kids on a historical journey, revealing not just the incredible achievements, contributions, and adventures of historical luminaries, but also the lesser-known events that shaped them from childhood into old age. Filled with easy-to-understand visual timelines, vibrant illustrations, and a diverse range of historical figures, Timelines of Everyone is the must-have guide to the world's must-know names.

From Cleopatra and Confucius to Mozart and Malala

Timelines of Everyone

Alison Smith

Lecturer in Contrinetal European Cinema Alison Smith, Msc Dmu

Perfect for anyone interested in sewing, everything one needs to know to make, alter, and customize clothes. Sewers discover what supplies to buy and how to use them, the best fabrics to choose based on drape and weave, how to understand patterns and alter them, and more.

Dressmaking

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Everything you want to know, see and find out about Ancient History. Explore a visually amazing encyclopedia in Wow! Ancient History. Crammed full of incredible stuff to dip into, from Babylonian architecture, Egyptian Pharoahs, the Roman army, Buddhist monasteries of the Mauryan Empire and South American temples: it's like a time machine, a search engine and an archaeological dig all rolled into one. There are loads of history-related topics, hundreds of pictures, thousands of words and loads of amazing things for you to discover and explore. So find it. See it. Know it.

Wow! Ancient History

Crafty handmade gift ideas to help you create presents at home Handmade Gifts covers all the popular crafts such as sewing, knitting, paper-crafts, candle-making, and crochet, plus creating mosaics and baking, so you're sure to find something that inspires you to get crafting. Handmade Gifts contains over 70 craft projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs of the finished gift along with variations to ensure your item is unique and personal. From homemade soap and teacup candles to crochet, jewellery and chocolate truffles, it's full of ideas for every occasion. Instructions for making your own gift wrap, boxes and bags, as well as how to present your handmade crafts are included. Handmade Gifts is the perfect craft book for anyone who wants to make beautiful, affordable and unique gifts for friends and family. Gifting wine and shop-bought chocolate is out, homemade sweets and gifts are in!

Handmade Gifts

40 Activities to Do Outdoors

The Nature Adventure Book

Anita Ganeri

Beginning with a sunset and ending at dawn, Through the Night Sky shines a light on the magical events taking place in the darkness above. Unlike an astronomy book that focuses on eye-popping facts and figures about the Universe, Through the Night Sky features a series of incredible stories that take place in the sky at night. Track a colony of bats as they fly through the twilight to pollinate the flowers of the mysterious baobab tree, follow a family into the wilderness to gaze at the constellations, watch whales swimming through chilly Arctic waters under the gentle glow of the Northern Lights, then chart the journey of a ship navigating by the stars. Through the Night Sky is a beautiful book that spans a wide range of subjects, including everything from nocturnal animals or revellers watching fireworks illuminate the night, to celestial objects such as the moon, planets, stars, and meteor showers - all under the vast night sky.

Through the Night Sky

In Where are you? Koala, wander through outback and woodland to meet a world of amazing Australian animals like wombats and kangaroos. Can you find koala's secret hiding place? Colourful illustrations provide a bold contrast to the natural cardboard pages, making this a book that will stand out on the shelf. Bright habitats surround charming animal animals, making every page a delight. Simple text is ideal for reading aloud, or for young children just starting their reading journeys. Little readers will love running their hands along the fun corrugated cardboard elements and tracing the cut out sections.

A Plastic-Free Touch and Feel Book

Eco Baby: Where Are You Koala?

Kathleen Pleet

Anne Stickney

Enter and explore the World of Warcraft with this ultimate visual guide World of Warcraft: The Ultimate Visual Guide reveals the realm of Azeroth, exploring the fantasy universe of the world's most popular online role-playing game. See the World of Warcraft in never-before-seen-detail. Discover the world's in-depth history in the Chronicles of Azeroth section, explore the back stories of key heroes and villains such as Varian Wrynn and Thrall and uncover fascinating facts about key locations such as Orgimmar. Behind the scenes information on the making of the World of Warcraft, its community and its future will satisfy the most inquisitive fan. Reveals stunning visuals drawn from Blizzard's games, publications and trailers and images from DC Comics' World of Warcraft comic book series. An unmissable up-to-date companion for both die-hard fans and newcomers to the World of Warcraft.

Dorling Kindersley (corp)

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