Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story Dorling Kindersley

This visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with evocative photography that captures famous ballet dancers and key ballet stories, written with ballet legend Viviana Durante as Editorial Consultant.Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of ballet dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, and meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne.From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the production, this ballet book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject

The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running • Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you • The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports

The definitive guide to the characters of the DC Multiverse and a vital addition to every comic book fan's bookshelf • Iconic Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC characters. This new edition of the most comprehensive A-Z guide to DC's pantheon of Super Heroes and Super-Villains includes the latest earth-shaking developments in the DC Multiverse, with profiles of more than 1,200 characters • Created in full collaboration with DC, the encyclopedia features characters and art from every key crossover event, including Dark Nights: Metal and its sequel Dark Nights: Death Metal • With a foreword by DC legend Jim Lee, a brand-new cover design, and thrilling comic artwork, the fun and excitement of more than 80 years of comics history explodes off every page

'The Boy-scouts mistook my signal, and have killed the postman. I've had very little practice in this sort of thing, you see' • The British short story tradition is probably the richest, most varied and historically extensive in the world. This new anthology celebrates the full diversity and energy of its writers, subjects and tones, from the story's origins with Defoe, Swift and Fielding, to the 'golden age' of the fin de siecle and Edwardian period, ending with the First World War. Including the most famous authors as well as some magnificent, little-known stories never republished since their first appearance in magazines and periodicals, these stories are by turns topical and playful, ghostly and theatrical, rumbustious and sublime • Edited with an introduction by Philip Hensher

This is the definitive story of one of the longest and most controversial conflicts in US history • Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative history of the Vietnam War examines the key figures and events of the conflict, and its lasting effects on the world. This history book for adults combines compelling text with maps and archive photography, A Short History of the Vietnam War is an all-encompassing showcase of every aspect of the fighting and the wider political landscape, from the struggle for civil rights to the treatment of prisoners • Inside the pages of this retelling of America's bloodiest conflict, you'll discover • - Vivid, moving, and informative details of the Vietnam war, including eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs • - A clear and compelling account of the conflict, in short, self-contained events from the Battle of Ia Drang to the Tet Offensive and The Khmer Rouge • - Biography spreads highlighting major military and political figures • - Features on everyday life in the war offering additional context • - Stunning image spreads displaying weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the war • - Maps and feature boxes provide additional information on major events during the conflict • Detailed descriptions of events, from Operation Passage to Freedom to the evacuation of the US embassy in Saigon, are brought to life with eyewitness accounts and iconic photographs

Come join a hide-and-seek adventure in the rainforest! Look amongst the branches and leaves to find where all the baby animals are hiding • There's a little elephant splashing in the lake and a sleepy sloth in the vines, just lift the flaps for a pop-up surprise! Read the lively rhymes and make story time fun! • Follow the beautifully illustrated animal escapades through the rainforest with parents and their babies. This lift-the-flap board book is packed with adorable photos of stuffed toys that you'll just want to cuddle. Find the cheeky monkey and the lively tree frog • Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive book helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development

This delightful book with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Snow White fairy tale with a twist • In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Snow White while exploring the Fairy-tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Snow White, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! It's a spellbinding behind-the-scenes look at the battle between Snow White and her evil stepmother, with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust

This delightful book with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with a twist • In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Sleeping Beauty while exploring the Fairy-tale Kingdom - a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble! • Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humour makes Verity Fairy and Sleeping Beauty a captivating book to share

Explore the science innovations as you have never seen them with this visual guide • From the humble beginnings of science, right through to today's information age - go on a journey through the history of science through its people, inventions, and discoveries. This updated 3rd edition explores astronomy, biology, geology, mathematics, and more in stunning visual detail • Inside the pages of Science: The Definitive Visual History, you'll find • - The most recent scientific discoveries across a variety of fields, from astronomy to genetics • - Scientific concepts explained using clear, instantly understandable text combined with informative diagrams and CGIs • - Feature spreads that illuminate the breakthroughs that changed the world • - "Before" and "After" panels allow the reader to follow a particular theme throughout the book • This fully comprehensive visual guide delves into the groundbreaking moments in science that changed the world

This haunted house book has colorful characters and an entertaining story to engage young readers • Are you daring enough to join the brave cat and mouse as they explore the haunted house? If so, turn the page right now to start your spooky adventure! • This ghostly board book is filled with entertaining characters that the brave cat and mouse encounter while they move through the haunted house. With a fun, rhyming story to read aloud to little ones and beautiful illustrations, this book is the perfect Halloween story to share with toddlers and an exciting gift for the scariest time of the year • This fun-filled board book for babies features • -Delightfully entertaining Halloween character • -Sturdy board book safe for babies to che • -Rhyming text, perfect for reading alou • -Story features characterful toys that babies will engage with • The ideal Halloween gift for a baby or toddler that is filled with fun and early learning benefits, this highly-engaging Halloween story encourages imaginative thinking and early literacy while the rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud

Follow Agnes the Great Dane in this charming picture book, who tries to keep three mischievous sheep out of trouble • This entertaining story tells the tale of a Great Dane called Agnes, who is left in charge of the farm and has to keep everything in order. But when three troublesome sheep want to escape the farm, can Agnes stop them? • Agnes and the Sheep is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how comparing yourself to others won't bring happiness. Children can engage in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and follow the amusing story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals • The heartwarming story of Agnes and the Sheep features • - 32 pages of charming animal illustrations • - Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with • - A real-life experience from Elle Rowley's life that inspired the plot • - An amusing storyline that teaches an important lesson to little ones • This adorable baby book makes the perfect bedtime story, as little ones follow Fern, Flax, and Baa Baa the sheep who escape the farm to find the brightest, greenest plants they have ever seen

From primitive pieces to elegant modernity, the definitive guide to 3,000 years of furniture design • A glorious encyclopedia from expert Judith Miller, a regular guest on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, showcasing more than 3,000 years of design. From primitive pieces to elegant modernity, this definitive guide illustrates every style and form. Packed with tips on how to recognise the key elements of each period and featuring lavish, full-colour photographs throughout • With a special foreword by furniture designer and manufacturer David Linley