Dorling Kindersley

A beautiful retelling of the classic African-American folk tales about Brer Rabbit and his adventures, this book is a favorite of parents and children alike.

In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple, lyrical language ideal for reading aloud, while Julie Downing's illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories in this collection show the consequences of greed, pride, and vanity, but also tell of the love that grows from a kind heart and a cheerful nature. And along the way, there is a wealth of magic and fun to be enjoyed.

This perfect bedtime storybook introduces young children to some of the best-loved characters in classic fairy tales and is guaranteed to bring some tender moments between parent and child.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of such animals as hedgehogs, peacocks, penguins, salamanders, and snakes.

In a universe far, far away, the definitive guide to Star Wars was created. We've storm-trooped our way around Lucas film to get the inside and the dark side of all six Star Wars films including incredible behind-the-scenes stories. Meet and greet every character, droid, creature and alien from Obi-Wan, to Yoda, from the Arena Beasts to Jabba-The-Hutt (and his entourage). Explore every starship and get up close to a multitude of weapons in this amazing guide. It also includes every planet from Coruscant to Mustafar, plus a close look at Clone troopers equipment and battle tanks. Over 1,000 amazing shots plus never-seen-before material takes you right inside the movies, see the original R2D2, get up close to a Sarlacc from Return of the Jedi, (look into the stomach — it takes 1,000 years for the digestive tract to work — yuk!) and see things from classic Star Wars and Revenge of the Sith as you never have before.

This book shows you what others only tell you. Perfect for any art-lover, this is the definitive visual guide to enjoying and appreciating art. From old masters and modern greats to key movements and styles, discover how masterpieces were created and where they can be viewed. It is the ideal museum and gallery companion.

From electricity to the Eurostar, find out how discoveries and inventions have changed the world we live in Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your iPod? Published in association with the Science Museum, 1000 Inventions and Discoveries explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world as it is today. A timeline runs throughout the book, putting events in context Feature boxes focus on the more significant inventions in detail Supports National Curriculum Science at Key Stage 2 Relive those «Eureka» moments; from the discovery of fire right up to present day research into genetic engineering.

Join Robert Winston, award winning author and TV presenter, as he takes an incredible journey around the human body in this jaw-dropping tour of anatomy. From how your blood flows to how your food is digested, take a trip through your very own body and be astounded by its inner workings. Features a free interactive CD showing the body and its movements in 3D detail Includes acetate pages folded back to reveal how our most important organs work Supports the National Science Curriculum at Key Stage 2 With more than 100 stunning full-colour images reproduced from the world's first complete 3-D graphic model of the human body, the internal structure of body parts is revealed layer by layer. A comprehensive and vivid journey from head to toe!

From savage storms to blistering droughts, discover the awesome natural forces around us From desolate deserts to cavernous caves, find out all about our planet's structures and the earth-shattering processes that shape it. Packed with unusual views of the Earth and its features, this is the comprehensive guide to understanding planet Earth. — A new title in the award-winning series — Features Close-up photography and wide-angled action scenes — Combines expert, academic knowledge with a fresh and informative style Amazing satellite and space shuttle photographs give you a breathtaking look at the extraordinary and powerful forces at work on our planet, including the devastating tsunami. Enter earthquake territory, find out what causes a volcano to erupt and follow the path of a glacier — start your dramatic journey across the planet here.

From the Saxons to the Windsor's, discover the drama and the history of Britain's royal lineage Don't know your Albert from your Ethelred? Which Henry had six wives, and which was crowned at eight years old? This essential guide will sort your Tudors from your Stuarts, and help you to discover how each monarch helped to shape the country we live in today. — Easy to read biographies of each Sovereign highlight key dates and achievements — Includes family trees illustrating relations and ancestors — Supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3.

The instant reference library of management tips and techniques Learn all you need to know about improving your presentation skills, from thorough planning and preparation to selecting the best method of presenting and dealing with audience questions. Making Presentations not only shows you how to relax and prepare yourself mentally, but also provides practical techniques for you to use when making a presentation. Power tips help you to handle real-life situations and develop first-class presenting skills that will dramatically improve your impact. This innovative series covers a wide range of management and personal development topics. Each title is a comprehensive yet compact source of easy reference for all those in or aspiring to a position of responsibility, with a focus on developing and enhancing professional management practice. — Making Presentations offers practical advice and guidance on speaking with confidence and suggests ways to mentally prepare yourself for a presentation — Practical techniques show you how to structure your material, create visual aids, speak with confidence and handle an audience — Clear text and illustrations cover every aspect of both large — and small-scale presentations — Simple checklists enable you to be fully prepared before and during a presentation — Accessible charts and flow diagrams explore different options for action and provide useful examples — An exciting and unprecedented visual approach to international business publishing — Aimed at the novice and the experienced manager alike in every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses

Organise ideas and communicate clearly with this WorkLife guide Develop your personal skills by understanding how to create a good presentation, with strategies to ensure success. This mini business manual includes solutions to key issues, from how to organise your ideas properly to communicating clearly and dealing with your audience, 5-minute fixes and high-impact techniques, plus a simple self-assessment exercise to help monitor your progress. Follow the guide as a complete course, or dip in and out of topics of particular interest. It's pocket-sized so you can take it wherever life takes you!

Discover what Captain Jack Sparrow and his unlikely allies are up to in this treasure chest of a guide! Ahoy there! Meet Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swan, in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Visual Guide. This visual guide to the two movies, Black Pearl and Dead Man's Chest, is packed with movie stills and images of numerous props — from cutlasses to canons! — Includes artworks of ships, weapons and costumes — Features fascinating facts about the characters — Contains a spectacular fold-out of Jack's ship The Black Pearl

Packed with straightforward advice for successful project management From setting out objectives to compiling the close-down report, from finding the right sponsership to selecting the right software, Project Mangagment shows you how to plan, run and monitor a project, and explains what to do if things go wrong. It contains a wealth of straightforward, expert advice on scheduling and budgeting, building and motivating a team, assessing risk factors, developing leadership skills, and more, — Practical techniques show you how to establish objectives, keep to schedules and budgets, provide effective leadership and tackle problems efficiently — Clear text and illustrations cover every aspect of running a successful business project — Simple checklists enable you to be fully prepared at every stage, from starting up to closing down — Accessible charts and flow diagrams explore different options for action and provide useful examples

Own the ultimate collection of puppy stickers! From lovely Labradors to cheeky Chihuahuas, children can find out everything they need to know about all types of dogs whilst getting creative with this fantastic Ultimate Sticker book. Choose from over 60 stickers to decorate the pull-out landscape included or create your very own project. The easy-to-peel stickers can be used more than once so you can create as many designs and scenes as you want!

Learn to negotiate and win at work and at home, with strategies to ensure success Discover the basics of negotiation, how to manage the two-way exchange, honing skills and getting results in this Worklife guide. With solutions to key issues, learn how to get results — whether you need 5-minute fixes or high-impact techniques. Plus find a simple self-assessment exercise to help monitor progress. Follow as a complete course, or dip in and out of topics of particular interests. It's pocket-sized so you can take it wherever life takes you!

Bring your ultimate hero to life at night with over 60 reusable full colour stickers that glow in the dark. Battle the Green Goblin and rescue Mary Jane in action-packed scenes, and learn cool new facts about the sensational Spider-Man. — Fantastic for reluctant readers, who can enjoy the experience of reading and play — Features full colour scenes taken straight from the comics! — Stickers of both friends and foes make it easy to create loads of different scenes.

From Wolverine to Magneto, this fun sticker book teaches even reluctant readers everything they need to know about the X-Men. Choose from over 60 easy-to-peel stickers to re-create some of the X-Men’s incredible stories or make up your own scenarios. Crammed with loads of cool facts about all your favourite heroes and villains, this is the ultimate way to enjoy the X-Men.

More than 60 colour stickers featuring Professor Xavier, Storm, Cyclops, Magneto, Jean Grey, Wolverine and more with their own mutant powers (they glow in the dark!). Stick them under the bed, then peel them off to use again and again. Great scenes taken straight from the comics mean you can create your own action-packed adventures. If you still want more, there are tons of cool facts about the mutant X-Men organisation to stun your friends with!

The marvellous world of Mutants is brought to life as you prepare for the release of «X-Men 3» in cinemas May 2006. Find out how your favourite characters learnt how to control their super-powers and use them for good! Loads of action and great illustrations make discovering the secrets of the School for Gifted Youngsters, from it's underground runway to the incredible Danger Room, great fun.

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Look and learn — the quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary in Italian. Whether for business or leisure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. With scenes and items from everyday life clearly labelled, it's easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you.