-Titulo Original : Universo Marvel -Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Incluye dos laminas exclusivas Con un prologo de Roy Thomas, esta guia al universo Marvel presenta en orden cronologico a los personajes de Marvel comics, ubicaciones, vehiculos y armas de la historia. Realiza un viaje a traves de los primeros heroes y villanos de Marvel en las decadas de 1940-1950 hasta los Super Heroes y Super Villanos de 1960 y posteriores, como Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man o los Avengers. Ademas, otras secciones incluyen los vehiculos de los personajes, sus artefactos magicos y planetas de origen. ¡Incluso podras echar un vistazo entre bastidores para descubrir todos los procesos y tecnicas creativas de los comics Marvel! * Adentrate en un viaje lleno de datos y emociones de la mano de los personajes de Marvel * Conoce todos los secretos de los Super Heroes Marvel, sus poderes, tecnologias y bases * Sumergete en una cronologia pormenorizada de los acontecimientos clave del universo Marvel * Recorre todas las eras de Marvel, desde la era de oro hasta el presente Todo ello en Universo Marvel, una guia fantastica donde descubriras todo sobre los heroes, Super Heroes, villanos y Super Villanos de Marvel. Sumergete en cada seccion de esta apasionante guia del universo Marvel y descubre: * Super Heroes y villanos * Vehiculos * Armas y tecnologia * Poderes cosmicos * Artefactos magicos * Reinos y planetas * Paises y lugares Universo Marvel (Spanish Edition) es la edicion en español de Ultimate Marvel y pertenece a la seccion de nuestro catalogo reservado para todos aquellos apasionados de los comics y de los Super Heroes de Marvel. No te pierdas ninguno de nuestros libros de Marvel: guias, enciclopedias y diccionarios que te ayudaran a conocer todos los secretos de tus personajes favoritos y te descubriran un universo nuevo y desconocido. © 2020 MARVEL About the Author Adam Bray is a frequent contributor to DK Star Wars™ and Marvel books, including Ultimate Marvel and Marvel: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. Visit him online at s://twitter /authoradambray...

-Titulo Original : Marvel Los Avengers La Enciclopedia (marvel Avengers) -Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: El libro imprescindible para conocer a los heroes mas poderosos de la Tierra. Conoce detalladamente a cada miembro de los Avengers y a sus principales aliados, enemigos y formaciones gracias a esta increible y atractiva enciclopedia visual. A traves de perfiles de los personajes y la exposicion de los argumentos clave, estas paginas presentan un detallado retrato de Super Heroes y Super Villanos, desde iconos como Thor, Iron Man y Ultron hasta figuras menos conocidas como Chica Ardilla, Garra Plateada y las Mascotas Vengadoras. ¡Los heroes mas poderosos de la tierra reunidos! Descubre este legado impresionante de cinco decadas de poderosos Vengadores. En su primera entrega, Loki, el dios asgardiano del mal, se reunio involuntariamente con el entonces guionista Stan Lee y sorprendio al equipo original cuando intentaba vengarse de su odiado hermanastro Thor; otros he roes se vieron implicados en el conflicto, y esto ocasiono una unio n histo rica. Su formacio n ha cambiado incontables veces desde aquellos miticos di as, pero un hecho se ha mantenido inmutable: los Avengers existen para luchar con adversarios que ningu n he roe podri a derrotar por si solo. El equipo atrae a sus miembros desde cada rinco n del universo Marvel; su alineacio n ha incluido a un supersoldado, varios dioses, un Hulk ban ado en rayos gamma, un hombre acorazado, un androide, un mago, una ex espi a sovie tica, varios mutantes y un brillante bioqui mico que puede encogerse hasta el taman o de una hormiga. ¿Los conoces a todos? Sumergete en esta apasionante enciclopedia de Marvel comics y conoce a los heroes mas poderosos de la tierra, a traves de los siguientes capitulos: * Superdotados * Mejorados * La via mistica * Rendirse jamas * Mas que mortales * Hombro con hombro * Argumentos clave Marvel. Los Vengadores. La enciclopedia (Spanish Edition) es la edicion en español de Marvel The Avengers Encyclopedia y pertenece a la seccion de nuestro catalogo reservado para todos aquellos apasionados de los comics y de los Super Heroes de Marvel. No te pierdas ninguno de nuestros libros de Marvel comics: guias, enciclopedias y diccionarios que te ayudaran a conocer todos los secretos de tus personajes favoritos y te descubriran un universo nuevo y desconocido. © 2020 MARVE...

-Titulo Original : Dc Comics Cronica Visual -Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: ¡Embarcate en una increible aventura a traves de mas de 80 años de historia de DC Comics! En 1938, Superman lidero la carga. El primer superheroe del mundo pronto fue seguido por sus compañeros de equipo de la Liga de la Justicia: Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Shazam! y Linterna Verde. Estos heroes, y sus enemigos super villanos como Lex Luthor y Joker, se convirtieron en la base de DC Comics. Rastrea la evolucion de estos personajes y aprende sobre DC Comics y sus creadores que convirtieron a estos personajes y muchos mas en los iconos perdurables de la cultura pop que son hoy. Completamente actualizado, este libro superventas y visualmente impresionante detalla los debuts y las carreras de cada heroe y villano importante en el Universo DC. Tambien narra la fascinante historia de 85 años de la compañia, destacando sus hitos de publicacion y expansion en peliculas y television, junto con los eventos del mundo real que dieron forma a la historia. Creada en plena colaboracion con DC Comics y escrita por los principales historiadores de comics Matthew K. Manning, Daniel Wallace, Mike McAvennie, Alex Irvine, Alan Cowsill y Melanie Scott, la nueva edicion pone al dia la historia de DC Comics, que abarca eventos historicos recientes como Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal, Doomsday Clock y Heroes in Crisis. DC Comics Cronica Visual Definitiva es la historia cronologica mas completa de DC Comics jamas publicada. Esta edicion contiene dos laminas exclusivas para coleccionistas...

-Titulo Original : Marvel The Avengers The Ultimate Guide, New Edition-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: This revised edition features 18 pages of new content. It contains updates on the Avengers career timeline and existing character histories, including Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Man, plus profiles of new stars, such as the new Wasp (Nadia Pym), Thor (Jane Foster), Captain America (Sam), and Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan). This updated and expanded edition covers major post-2012 storylines and their key comic book issues, including Avengers Vs. X-Men, Age of Ultron, Infinity, Civil War II, Secret Wars, and Secret Empire. Marvel The Avengers: The Ultimate Guide, Updated and Expanded covers everything about Marvels mightiest Super Hero team--their stories, their powers, their allegiances, and their enemies. Exciting comic-book art on dynamic page design gives a stylish and up-to-the-minute look, while information is presented through character profiles covering key issues, storylines, and topics. The perfect gift for Marvel fans. © 2017 MARVEL About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Nickelodeon Rugrats Guide To Adulting-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Master the struggle of everyday adult life with help from everyones favorite babies! Relive classic moments from the beloved 90s Nickelodeon TV show Rugrats. 90s kids might be all grown up now, but adulting is hard work. The Nickelodeon Rugrats: Guide to Adulting is a nostalgic guide to relationships, work, and living a healthy lifestyle from iconic Rugrats characters including Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and Grandpa Lou. Even outspoken Angelica is on hand with some hard-hitting truths on how to live your best life. Packed with throwbacks to the original animated series, this bold and colorful book is the perfect gift for twenty-something fans of Nickelodeon who are still dumb babies at heart. Produced in collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Nickelodeon Rugrats: Guide to Adulting is an affectionate and amusing reflection on modern life, for a new generation of adults who have fond memories of their favorite childhood cartoons. About the Author Rachel Bozek first met the Rugrats when she was an intern at Nickelodeon Magazine, in 1997. She went on to become a senior editor there, and enjoyed interviewing many Rugrats voice actors as well as writing quizzes and articles about them over the years. Her Rugrats coverage has appeared in publications including Nickelodeon Magazine, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie Magazine, Rugrats Go Wild Movie Magazine, and Nick Mag Presents. Rachel is a writer and editor, and has written for several board games and popular health, lifestyle, and pop culture websites. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two kids. Find her at rachelbozek ...

-Titulo Original : Marvel Black Widow Secrets Of A Super-spy-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Who is Black Widow? Master spy? Avenger? S.H.I.E.L.D. agent? Natasha Romanoff is all this and much more. With a past cloaked in mystery and disinformation, its hard to tell truth from deception. Thats why Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy is an invaluable guide to this most secretive of heroes. Expertly written, lavishly illustrated, and boasting a stunning new cover artwork by Jen Bartel, the book traces Natashas extraordinary journey from Soviet assassin to Super Hero. Fearless, formidable, and steeped in the world of espionage, Black Widow is one of Marvel Comics most unique and enduring Super Heroes. No Black Widow or Marvel fan will want to miss this. © 2020 MARVEL About the Author Melanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic book publications, including Ultimate Marvel, DC Comics: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide, Marvel Ultimate Fact Book and LEGO DC Super Heroes Ultimate Quiz Book, all by DK...

-Titulo Original : Coffee Obsession-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: More than 150 million Americans drink coffee each day. Were not the only nation obsessed: More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world each day. In Coffee Obsession, we take a journey through the coffee-producing nations around the world, presenting the different styles, flavors, and techniques used to brew the perfect cup. We explore how coffee gets from bean to cup in each region, and what that means for the final product. Through clear step-by-step instruction, Coffee Obsession will teach you how to make latte, cappuccino, and other iconic coffee styles as if you were a professionally trained barista. With more than 130 classic coffee recipes to suit every taste, detailed flavor profiles and tasting notes, as well as recommended roasts from around the world, Coffee Obsession is like nothing else out on the market. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Mary Berrys Complete Cookbook-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering...

-Titulo Original : Mary Berry Cooks The Perfect-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect teaches you how to cook over 100 exciting recipes, all made particularly special with Mary Berrys very own Keys to Perfection. For every delicious recipe Mary identifies the crucial part to get right to guarantee best results, and then demonstrates it with step-by-step instructions. She reveals the secret to crisp pork crackling, how to cook melt-in-the-mouth salmon, how to bake a feather-light cake, and the key to a super-crunchy crumble topping. Mary Berry Cooks The Perfect comes with an exclusive tote bag, making it the perfect gift for every Mary fan. With a variety of easy recipes for the whole family to enjoy, quick suppers to rustle up after work, and impressive dishes for when you entertain, Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect is the only cookbook you need to guarantee perfection every time. Discover a delicious mix of tried and tested favourites, and new twists on the classics, with a selection of new ingredients and flavour combinations. Mary knows the details in a recipe that make all the difference. Discover them in Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect...

-Titulo Original : The Advanced Photography Guide Expert Techniques To Take Your Digital Photography To The Next Level-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Are you looking to improve your photography repertoire? Take your photography skills and technique to the next level with this inspiring and informative guide. Featuring a comprehensive range of topics from experimenting with lenses, exposure, and aperture to useful post-production techniques, the easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials show you how to master the functions on your cameras and develop exciting new techniques. As well as refreshing your existing knowledge, you will learn more advanced skills, such as how to freeze movement, use filters, and create brilliant images from multiple exposures. Flick through inspiring ideas for projects, exploring themes ranging from close-ups and portraits to street scenes, landscapes, and the night sky, while useful tips and hints help you to think creatively, and tackle difficult subjects. Packed with practical advice and beautiful images, The Advanced Photography Guide will give you the know-how and confidence to produce truly stunning images and develop a distinctive style of your own. About the Author We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. dk...

-Titulo Original : Rock And Gem The Definitive Guide To Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones, And Fossils-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Explore the treasures of the Earth - sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and age-old fossils - with this illustrated guide that’s sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemologist. From primeval origins to their astonishing modern-day uses and appeal, this is the ultimate portrait of Earths geological riches - rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems. Also included is a focussed look at other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, ivory, and fossils. Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and mineral specimens through stunning photographs and detailed characteristics. Discover more about rocks and minerals through folklore and historical artifacts, and find out the fascinating stories behind the worlds natural treasures, including the Hope diamond and the Great Mogul emerald. Practical advice on cutting, polishing, and displaying your finds further equips you with all the knowledge needed to delve into the world of rock and mineral collecting. Rock and Gem were produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the worlds largest museum complex, ensuring the guides accuracy...

-Titulo Original : Train The Definitive Visual History-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: This glorious visual celebration of train travel keeps you on the right track with stop-offs at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world. Your first stop in The Train Book is the groundbreaking steam locomotives of the 19th century and your final destination is the high-speed bullet trains of today. From the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway, you’ll cross the continents to experience epic journeys and staggering scenery. You’ll pick a seat on the most iconic locomotives, including the Orient Express, the Blue Train, and the Eurostar. You can also inspect the engines of famous British trains, such as Rocket, Mallard, and Javelin, and international trains, such as India’s Palace on Wheels and America’s Thatcher Perkins. You’ll meet the true pioneers of train and track, including “Father of the Railways” George Stephenson, engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Metro maestro Fulgence Bienvenue. For train-spotters and transport enthusiasts everywhere, this is your trip of a lifetime. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Car The Definitive Visual History Of The Automobile-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Whether you’re a vintage car spotter or an armchair petrolhead, strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history. This sumptuously designed visual guide is packed with everything you could ever want to know about cars through the ages, from the earliest “horseless carriage” to the modern supercar and Formula 1. Inside the pages of this visually stunning car encyclopedia, you’ll discover an iconic celebration of automotive design and motoring history. * Trace the history of the car decade-by-decade in stunning visual detail * In-depth profiles highlight the most important cars of each period along with their specifications and special features * Includes beautifully photographed “virtual tours” that showcase particularly celebrated cars such as the Ferrari F40 and the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost * Tells the story of the people and companies that created sports cars like Porsche and Lamborghini Take a trip through decades of automotive history See the fastest, biggest, most luxurious, most innovative, and downright sexiest motorized vehicles come to life in the most spectacular way! Packed with stunning photography and featuring more than 2000 cars, Car shows you how the finest cars from every corner of the globe have evolved over the last 130 years. Lavishly illustrated feature spreads reveal the stories behind the car world’s most famous marques and models, the geniuses who designed them, and the companies and factories who built them. It’s the ultimate gift for men or anyone interested in cars, motoring, and motor racing. This new edition has been updated to include hybrid and electric cars, as well as the cars of today and tomorrow. Want to learn more about machines? There’s more to discover in this epic series from DK Books! Take an action-packed flight through the history of air travel in Aircraft. Stay on the right track and step off at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world in Train. Review Definitive is an ambitious goal, but one this hefty book tackles with elan - perhaps the way a 1965 Gordon-Keeble might tackle a winding country road. - The New York Times About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Cool Cars-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Enjoy 100 beautifully photographed dream cars in this comprehensive guide to some of history’s greatest automobiles. Whether you’re fascinated by Ferraris or mad about Mercedes, you’ll want to delve into this stunning book. Every cool car is showcased using multi-angle photography to highlight the true craftsmanship and beauty of each vehicle. You will also see close-up views of the engines and interiors. The informative and fascinating text pays tribute to each vehicle - explaining why it’s considered to be a cool car, as well as exploring each its historical, technical, and performance details. Simple annotations make sure you won’t miss out on anything, while spec boxes list car stats and other information for easy comparison. From fast cars and sleek cars to cars with clever design or technology, Cool Cars is the must-have guide for motor enthusiasts everywhere. About the Author Quentin Willson is a car specialist who is also a television presenter, journalist, and author. He was a presenter of the popular UK series Top Gear for more than a decade. His other TV credits include The Classic Car Show and The Cars The Star. As a journalist, Willson is a columnist for the Daily Mirror (UK) and Classic Cars magazine, and was Press Association Motoring Writer of the Year in 2004. His books include Quentin Willsons Cool Cars, Ultimate Classic Car, and Cars: A Celebration...

-Titulo Original : Nature Guide Gems The World In Your Hands (dk Nature Guide)-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: You’ve found a real gem with this completely comprehensive guide to Earth’s most precious stones.From amethyst, baryte, and cerussite to uvarovite, vesuvianite, and zircon, hundreds of gems are displayed in dazzling detail in this perfect package for rock fans and treasure seekers. Part of DK’s best-selling Nature Guide series, Nature Guide Gems is packed with stunning photography that reveals the intricate details and unique features of more than 400 treasured jewels and precious metals, alongside fact-packed profiles. On this eye-popping tour, you’ll discover where gems are found and how crystals are classified. You’ll travel the world to discover the history and folklore of ancient rocks and stones. The catalogue reference style ensures newcomers can navigate with ease, while experienced enthusiasts will enjoy the subject-specific structure. Compact and clear, this beautiful book brings the natural world to life so you leave no stone unturned. Grab this guide and get started! Review [A] fresh and insightful gemstone book. - ProfessionalJeweller The sheer amount of information that [DK] manages to fit on every beautifully laid-out page - without skimping on glorious photos - is truly amazing. [A]s a handy reference, its one of the very best. - Art Jewelry Magazine About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Drive The Definitive History Of Driving-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Slip off the handbrake and take a spin through the history of motoring - from the first horseless carriages to the rush of modern-day motorsport. Find out everything you need to know about motoring from 1895 to the present day. Journey through motoring history with Drive and explore the twists and turns of how the motorcar has shaped the modern world over the last century. Discover the exciting and impressive advances in technology and design that have made cars faster, safer, and better to drive - and transformed them from a means of transport into objects of status, excitement, and desire. Speed through personal accounts of motoring throughout the years and discover exciting new facts about the world’s most famous racing events. From the first service stations to the latest fuel cell, and packed full of stunning photography of social artifacts and of the cars themselves, Drive is the perfect visual guide for every car lover. Reviews: Past praise for Classic Car: [T]his is a book to savor, to be pored over time and again. - Booklist, starred review Past praise for Car: Definitive is an ambitious goal, but one this hefty book tackles with elan-perhaps the way a 1965 Gordon-Keeble might tackle a winding country road. - The New York Times About the Author Giles Chapman is a leading international authority on the automobile, its industry, its culture, and its history. A former editor of the best-selling Classic & Sports Car magazine, he is also the award-winning author of more than 40 books, including Classic Car. Lawrence Ulrich is an award-winning auto journalist and chief auto critic at The New York Times...

-Titulo Original : Universe The Definitive Visual Guide-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Marvel at the wonders of the Universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our Solar System and beyond.Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy.The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogues that profile the most interesting and important examples.A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres...

-Titulo Original : The Human Body Coloring Book The Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Studying the human body is easy with this interactive biology coloring book! Color and label anatomical diagrams to learn and recall everything there’s to know about the human body. This drawing book helps you understand human anatomy while giving you the opportunity to learn, understand and remember information with ease! This biology study guide is a wonderful way to learn about the parts and systems of the human body! Inside, you’ll find: * More than 200 highly detailed anatomical drawings to color * Crystal clear instructions that explain exactly what is required of each artwork * Comprehensive coverage of the human body and from cell to system Discover the human body by naming each part and coloring it! Filled with black and white line artwork, this anatomy coloring book helps you study anatomical illustrations in an interactive and fun way. The biology coloring guide gives clear instructions on what needs to be colored and which colors to use. Then you are left to color and label the parts and systems of the body while improving your knowledge of human anatomy. Each page of medical illustrations contains a list and clarifications of key concepts relating to the artwork, a system-by-system approach, and hours of fun and learning! Human Body Coloring Book is perfect for medical students or those needing help with anatomy. It’s intuitive, easy to use, helps you understand important information by giving you plenty of opportunities to self-test and maximizes your ability to recall knowledge...

-Titulo Original : Encyclopedia Of Garden Plants For Every Location Featuring More Than 3,000 Plants-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Discover everything you need to transform your empty plot into a stunning garden oasis with this gardening encyclopedia.This horticultural gem includes more than 2,000 recommendations from gardening experts and features valuable information and advice to expand on your gardening ideas. Planning your garden has never been this easy with this informative planting guide that every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here’s what you’ll find inside: * Includes planting suggestions for over 30 types of sites, from notoriously dry ground by a hedge or fence to cracks in walls or paving * Explains how to assess site and soil, and presents a stunning range of plant partners and planting schemes * Includes a comprehensive range of more than 3,000 plants organized by size and situation * Simple recipes show you how to create beautiful beds, borders and garden designs * A “Special Effects” section helps you find plants with fragrant, colorful or architectural properties and offers solutions to common gardening problems and pests, like slugs, rabbits and deer Whether you have a small urban garden or sprawling acres of land, this gardening guide will help you every step of the way to create your garden masterpiece! You’ll discover a wealth of information on sections like which plants thrive in shady spots or whittle away in bright sunny areas, or “Special Effects” themes like Asian or Greek-inspired garden designs. The Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location is produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution, whose Smithsonians Gardens creates and manages the Smithsonians outdoor gardens, interiorscapes, and horticulture-related collections and exhibits. Your dream garden is within reach thanks to this helpful gardening reference book, perfect for gardeners looking to make the most out of their plot. Review Next time you are wandering around looking for a spot to slip in one more plant, this book might send your trowel in an entirely new direction. - The American Gardener About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Smithsonian Handbooks Insects (smithsonian Handbooks) (dk Smithsonian Handbook)-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Written by noted entomologist George C. McGavin, this comprehensive handbook covers all 29 orders of insect as well as spiders and terrestrial arthropods. It’s packed with hundreds of annotated photographs and illustrations to help you discern the many types of insects and gives you a brief description of each insect family with main characteristics, including life cycles, the environment in which they thrive, and a photographic guide to assist you in categorizing the insect group. It’s an indispensable handbook for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Smithsonian Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification easy and accurate. About the Author George C. McGavin is a British entomologist. Dr. McGavin is the author of Insects and was a consultant on DKs Animal Life and Animal. Before earning his doctorate in entomology at Imperial College in London, McGavin studied zoology at the University of Edinburgh. He is an honorary research associate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History...

-Titulo Original : The Bee Book Discover The Wonder Of Bees And How To Protect Them For Generations To Come-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: The Bee Book shows you step-by-step how to create a bee-friendly garden, get started in beekeeping, and harness the power of honey for well-being. Fully illustrated with full-color photographs throughout, this beautiful guide covers everything you need to know to start your own backyard hive, from setup to harvest. Practical beekeeping techniques are explained with clear step-by-step sequences, photos, and diagrams so youll be prepared to establish your own colony, deal with diseases, collect a swarm, and much more. A comprehensive gardening chapter features planting plans to fill container and border gardens, bee hotel and habitat projects, and an at-a-glance flower gallery of bees favorite plants. The Bee Book also shows you how to harvest honey, beeswax, and propolis from the hive and use these ingredients in 38 recipes for home remedies, beauty treatments, and candle-making. Discover the wonder of bees in nature, in your garden, and in the hive with The Bee Book, lavishly bound in a beautiful gold-foil and texture cover and perfect for gift giving. From School Library Journal Gr 5 Up-Half science lesson and half how to manual for beekeeping, this enticing book will keep readers occupied for days, if not longer. The first half discusses bee evolution and what goes on in a hive. Information on honey, beeswax, and colony predators and a brief discussion of colony collapse disorder are followed by discussion of the waggle dance and several pages of bee houses and bee-friendly flower gardens. The second half is a guide to beekeeping, though it is still compelling for those without access to bee colonies. Along with general content is specific material on topics such as reportable pests and diseases and how to collect a swarm. The book concludes with about 30 projects and recipes, such as beeswax candles and honey lemon cough drops. The work is visually gorgeous, with a balanced layout of photos, illustrations, text, and sidebars. Tenderhearted readers may cringe to learn a drones genitals are pulled from his body upon mating and that a beekeeper may need to cull the queen of a poorly performing colony. This book could broaden the focus for those who like reading about sharks, war, diseases, and things that are a little bit icky yet scientific. VERDICT Fascinating for many ages and a great addition to the science section of any middle or high school library.-Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX Review This enticing book will keep readers occupied for days, if not longer. - School Library Journal (Starred Review) This is a charming, information-rich book that should lead readers to appreciate bees and welcome them into their gardens and wild places and even encourage some to keep honeybees. - Booklist Lots of great photos of go-to plants for bees. - The Toledo Blade This succinct yet surprisingly comprehensive introduction will be attractive to researchers, and hopefully may inspire readers to consider beekeeping as a hobby. - School Library Connection Budding entomologists, young environmentalists, and gardening enthusiasts alike are bound to discover fascinating facts and how-to project inspiration. - School Library Journal About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation f...

-Titulo Original : Rhs Encyclopedia Of Plants And Flowers-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8,000 plants and 4,000 photographs. Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with The RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling book features a photographic catalogue of more than 4,000 plants and flowers, all organised by colour, size, and type, to help you select the right varieties for your outdoor space. Discover perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, succulents, and ornamental shrubs, all showcased in beautiful, full-colour photography. Browse this photographic catalogue to find at-a-glance plant choice inspiration. Or use the extensive plant dictionary to look up more than 8,000 plant varieties and the best growing conditions. This new edition features the latest and most popular cultivars, with more than 1,400 new plants added, as well as updated photography, comprehensive hardiness ratings, and a brand-new introduction. Fully comprehensive yet easy to use, the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers is the inspirational, informative guide every gardener needs on their bookshelf...

-Titulo Original : The Complete Bike Owners Manual-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: With this full-color illustrated manual in your toolbox, you will never need to visit the bike repair shop again. From planning regular maintenance to getting your hands dirty for emergency repairs, The Complete Bike Owners Manual will help you with everything. Explore every part of your bike’s anatomy with extremely detailed CGIs, learn which seat position suits you the most, install new brakes and adjust the handlebar, change and refit gear cables, and much more.This essential book equips you with the tools and techniques you need to troubleshoot any problems you may face while taking care of your bicycle. The reference section at the end of the book offers possible solutions to some of the common problems. The Complete Bike Owners Manual is the perfect handy guide for any bicycle enthusiast. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DKs aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides...

-Titulo Original : Encyclopedia Of Aquarium And Pond Fish-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: The most complete owners manual for keeping all types of freshwater and saltwater fish in indoor tropical and coldwater aquariums and outdoor ponds. Choose the right fish for any water temperature--tropical or coldwater--and for all types of environments, including indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. Know the difference between keeping saltwater fish and freshwater fish, including differences in aquarium setups, and feeding and caring for your pet fish. Learn to tell whether your fish are healthy and find out everything you need to breed them successfully. The Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish contains a huge photographic color reference directory of more than 800 of the most popular fish, not only showing you what they look like, but also giving you key information you need, such as how big they will grow, whether they integrate with different fish, what food they eat, and what water type and temperature they prefer. About the Author David Alderton is an international best-selling authority on pets and natural history subjects, with book sales in excess of five million copies worldwide...