Dorling Kindersley A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult

В 843 году нашей эры трое оставшихся в живых внуков великого императора Карла Великого встретились в Вердене. После долгих лет ожесточенных споров о том, кто унаследует семейную землю, они, наконец, решили разделить территорию и разойтись в разные стороны. В момент ошеломляющей значимости один внук унаследовал то, что стало Францией, другой - Германией, а третий - Лотарингией: кусок, который первоначально разделил два других. Динамика отношений между этими тремя великими зонами во многом определила нашу последующую судьбу • В увлекательной, веселой и неотразимой книге Саймона Уиндера "Лотарингия. Личная история Франции, Германии и стран, расположенных между ними" мы прослеживаем, как с запада и востока множество амбициозных персонажей пытались и потерпели неудачу в борьбе с этими лотарингцами

A stunning visual celebration of the world's key historical events, key moments, defining eras and outstanding people who have helped shape history like never before! • If you could travel back in time, where would you go first? This awe-inspiring history book may be able to help you answer that question! • Introducing History: A Children's Encyclopedia - a visual and informative celebration of the most exciting and influential moments in history and a lookback at some of the most pivotal moments and people who have defined history over the years • So prepare to dive deep into the pages of past, which promises • -Stunning gallery spreads with over 1,500 photographs, artefacts and maps • -Reference spreads explore main topics • -Key moments examined in-depth • -A clean new design style • Illustrated with over 1,500 striking photographs, awe-inspiring artefacts, and maps, History: A Children's Encyclopedia is a wonderful way to understanding the diversity of world history, with five core chapters exploring a plethora of fascinating topics in chronological order, from Ancient Egypt to the rise of the Romans before 500BC, to the French Revolution and American Independence between 1750-1900, up until modern-day historical events such as Apartheid in South Africa, The Cuban Revolution, Space Exploration and the rise of the internet • With each page jam-packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, History: A Children's Encyclopedia brings together the best bits of history and defining eras to recreate the entire history of the world

Who were the men and women behind history's most fascinating and famous wars? This military history book reveals it all • Packed with profiles of influential leaders, famous wars and information on weapons and clothing, this military book captivates the imagination of military buffs young and old • Explore war throughout history. The pages of this intriguing military biography look at the leaders of past wars, who they were and what made them great. It includes • - In-depth profiles of key military personnel with a portrait, timeline of achievements, and key artefacts • - Items associated with a soldier, battle, or army - such as uniforms, personal effects, armour and weapons, and medals - all represented in photographic catalogues • - Striking double-page paintings and photographs presented to showcase key battles • - Detailed photography of weapons and clothing, archive images and clear text • The guide to military history features more than 100 key war generals and military leaders from Alexander the Great and Charlemagne Ghenghis Khan to Ulysses Grant and Winston Churchill

Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide bringing key milestones and events to life in visual timelines • Offering a uniquely accessible and visual approach, this visual science book shows as never before where scientific ideas came from and how they have shaped all of our lives • The history of humankind has been driven by scientific discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have shaped the world we live in today, science has defined the story of humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text, Timelines of Science explains the history of science as it unfolded across the globe, and delves into the story of scientific ideas, practice, and progress one step at a time

This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach • Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and Monet's Waterlilies, and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China. And explore recurring themes, such as love and religion, and important genres from Romanesque to Conceptual art, along the way • Timelines of Art provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, showing details of their technique - such as Leonardo's use of light and shade. It tells the story of avant-garde works like Manet's Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass), which scandalised society, and it traces how certain artists, genres or movements informed the works of others - showing how the Impressionists were inspired by Gustave Courbet, for example, or how Van Gogh was influenced by Japanese prints

Take a tour through Earth's most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet • From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth's major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one • Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth's incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths • Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more • Gods of the Ancient World is a perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history • Further featuring • - The incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with real-world art references • - Illustrations bring each god and goddess to life for a young audience

Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge that you can use in your own green space • A celebration of the world's most extraordinary green spaces, Gardens of the World will sow the seeds of adventure and inspire your next trip • Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green spaces. The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations

Welcome to the Explanatorium - the only science encyclopedia for children aged 9 and above that you'll ever need, with amazing photography that shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work • When you open this book it will feel like you've stepped into an exciting, colourful, high-energy lab, where you can see for yourself how science really works! Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state. Discover how some chemical changes can be reversed, yet others can't, and why some reactions produce a bang! See bacteria at work in the world around us, and even inside the human digestive system. Understand the tricks that light plays and unlock the secrets of electricity to find out how it powers your home • Whether it's elements, evolution, or energy, the world of science is brought to life by stunning photographic explanations that answer the biggest and smallest questions about our Universe

"Достопримечательности мира. Тетрадь для занятий" - это красочная книга с заданиями, избавляющими от скуки, и более чем 300 наклейками. Она не даст детям скучать и развлечет их на каникулах. Юным путешественникам понравится это интерактивное кругосветное путешествие, поскольку они будут играть в сказочные игры с наклейками, блестящие головоломки, умные викторины, креативные рисунки и многое другое. На каждой странице маленькие читатели, играя и изучая, открывают для себя достопримечательности с разных континентов • Книга на английском языке • Come on a trip you'll never forget as we discover the landmarks of the world! • Bursting with boredom-busting activities and more than 300 stickers, this colourful activity book will keep kids off their screens and entertained on their holidays

Take your toddler on a fascinating forest adventure with this adorable baby board book! • The snowflakes are starting to fall in the forest. Winter is on its way and it's almost time for the animals to hibernate. They set out into the freezing forest to collect food, but Bear is really hungry and wants to keep it all to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? • Perfect for teaching little readers about kindness, sharing and friendship, this children's picture book is packed with • - 12 captivating illustrated spreads to accompany the enchanting narrative text • - Beautiful, distinctive illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert • - Large format and sturdy pages make this book perfect for adults and kids to share • This beautifully illustrated animal book for toddlers follows Bear, Bird and their friends as they assemble as many juicy berries as they can to get them through the long winter ahead

Присоединяйтесь к рыбаку Финну и его собаке Скипу в их приключении в этом иллюстрированном сборнике рассказов для маленьких детей, который рассказывает им о вырубке лесов и о том, что они могут сделать, чтобы помочь • Книга "Лес. Приключения с Финном и Скипом" с красочными иллюстрациями и увлекательным, беззаботным сюжетом, нарисованным и написанным Бренданом Кирни, - идеальное введение в проблемы экологии, с которыми сталкиваются наши леса. Взрослым и детям понравится читать вместе и следить за историей Финна и Скипа, с их взлетами и падениями, а также указывать на всех различных животных, которых Финн встречает в тропическом лесу • Книга на английском языке • Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help