The Classic Car Book
150.00 ₾The Classic Car Book by DK — three hundred of the greatest automobiles ever made, from the prewar Bugatti Atlantique and Ferrari 250 GTO through the American muscle cars and European grand tourers of the golden age. Full-colour photography, technical specifications, and the stories of the designs and designers that made each car extraordinary. The definitive classic car reference. Published by DK.
Jewel: A Visual Celebration of the World’s Most Precious Gems
160.00 ₾Jewel: A Visual Celebration of the World’s Most Precious Gems by DK — over three hundred jewels and jewellery pieces presented in full-colour photography of exceptional quality, alongside expert text covering the mineralogy, history, and cultural significance of each stone. From Colombian emeralds and Kashmir sapphires to Australian opals — the definitive visual celebration of the world’s most prized gemstones. Published by DK.
Sticker Encyclopedia: Dinosaurs
40.00 ₾Sticker Encyclopedia: Dinosaurs by DK — hundreds of beautifully detailed stickers covering the most extraordinary creatures that ever walked the earth, from Tyrannosaurus rex to Pteranodon. Each spread provides information about prehistoric life alongside sticker activities that build genuine knowledge of paleontology. The essential dinosaur activity book for young enthusiasts. Published by DK.
The Seashore Sticker Book
80.00 ₾The Seashore Sticker Book by DK — a beautifully produced introduction to the seashore ecosystem through hundreds of stickers representing crabs, starfish, anemones, seabirds, shells, and all the remarkable inhabitants of the place where the land meets the sea. Combines genuine natural history knowledge with absorbing creative activity. The ideal gift for beach-loving children and young naturalists. Published by DK.
My Met Sticker Collection
40.00 ₾My Met Sticker Collection by DK — hundreds of stickers reproducing works from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s extraordinary collection, with activities that encourage young readers to engage with art across five thousand years of human creativity. Introduces Egyptian antiquities, European painting, Asian art, and American decorative arts through a format children find genuinely absorbing. Published by DK.
Sticker Encyclopedia: Animals
40.00 ₾Sticker Encyclopedia: Animals by DK — over five hundred beautifully photographed stickers covering the full diversity of animal life, from the smallest insect to the largest whale, alongside fascinating facts about habitats and ecosystems. A beautifully produced educational activity book that children return to again and again. The ideal gift for young animal enthusiasts. Published by DK.
Total Tractor Sticker Book
40.00 ₾Total Tractor Sticker Book by DK — hundreds of stickers covering tractors, combines, ploughs, and all the magnificent machines of the farm, combined with fascinating facts about how agricultural machinery works and how it has transformed farming across the decades. The perfect gift for any young tractor enthusiast. Published by DK.
Disney Princess: The Essential Guide
45.00 ₾Disney Princess: The Essential Guide by DK — the comprehensive illustrated companion to every Disney Princess, her story, her world, and the friends and adversaries who surround her. Richly illustrated with artwork and photographs from the films, with character profiles, story summaries, and behind-the-scenes information. The perfect gift for young Disney fans. Published by DK.
Kama Sutra: Dot-to-Dot
45.00 ₾Kama Sutra: Dot-to-Dot by DK — the ancient Indian tradition of the Kama Sutra meets the meditative pleasures of dot-to-dot puzzles in this elegant, playful book. Each completed illustration reveals a beautifully rendered image in the tradition of classical Indian erotic art. A unique, tasteful, and genuinely surprising gift for couples who enjoy something different. Published by DK.
The Train Book
150.00 ₾The Train Book by DK — the complete history of railway transport from the earliest steam locomotives through contemporary high-speed trains and the autonomous railways of tomorrow. Over two hundred locomotives profiled with detailed photography and technical specifications, alongside the engineering of tracks, signals, and stations. The perfect gift for any railway enthusiast. Published by DK.
Butterflies and Moths
60.00 ₾Butterflies and Moths by DK — over six hundred species profiled in exceptional photography, with distribution maps, size guides, and information about flight periods and host plants. A comprehensive identification guide and a beautiful visual celebration of one of the natural world’s most visually spectacular insect orders. Essential for butterfly and moth enthusiasts. Published by DK.
How Biology Works
90.00 ₾How Biology Works by DK — the complete guide to the science of life, covering cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, physiology, and molecular biology with visual clarity and conceptual depth. Diagrams and illustrations make abstract processes immediately comprehensible. Reflects the extraordinary advances in biological science of the last twenty years. An essential reference for biology students and science enthusiasts. Published by DK.
History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
180.00 ₾History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day by DK — six hundred pages spanning five thousand years and every continent, making the complete human past comprehensible through DK’s distinctive visual approach. Maps, timelines, profiles, and thousands of photographs connect events and civilisations that conventional narrative histories leave isolated. The essential one-volume world history. Published by DK.
The Dog Encyclopedia
120.00 ₾The Dog Encyclopedia by DK — every recognised dog breed profiled in comprehensive detail, with exceptional full-colour photography, temperament assessments, and practical guidance on exercise, grooming, and care. Wild canines and the history of dog domestication are also covered in depth. The definitive dog reference — an essential resource for any dog lover and one of the most beautiful natural history books available. Published by DK.
Vegan: Over 100 Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes
80.00 ₾Vegan: Over 100 Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes by DK — plant-based cooking at its most exciting, drawing on food traditions from around the world to demonstrate what vegetables and plant ingredients can achieve when treated with genuine culinary respect. Beautiful photography and clear instructions. Whether you are fully vegan or simply curious about eating more plants — this cookbook will change how you think about vegetables. Published by DK.
Kama Sutra Workout
65.00 ₾Kama Sutra Workout by DK — positions drawn from the ancient Indian tradition presented alongside their fitness benefits, combining the wisdom of the Kama Sutra with contemporary exercise science. Each position is illustrated with clear photography and information about the muscle groups engaged, flexibility benefits, and cardiovascular effort. A genuinely inventive guide to physical and intimate wellbeing. Published by DK.
Crystal and Gems
60.00 ₾Crystal and Gems by DK — over two hundred crystals and gemstones profiled in exceptional full-colour photography, alongside clear information about chemistry, crystalline structure, geological occurrence, and symbolic uses across human history. Both a beautiful object and a comprehensive mineralogical reference. The ideal gift for anyone fascinated by the natural world. Published by DK.
Ancient Rome
130.00 ₾Ancient Rome by DK — a comprehensive visual guide to the civilisation that shaped the Western world, from Rome’s origins as a small city on the Tiber to its mastery of the Mediterranean and its enduring legacy in law, language, and political thought. Exceptional photography and the latest archaeological scholarship make Roman life vivid and immediate. Published by DK.
Architecture: The World’s Greatest Buildings
180.00 ₾Architecture: The World’s Greatest Buildings by DK — six hundred pages, thousands of photographs and drawings, and the complete story of human building from Stonehenge through the Parthenon, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the extraordinary structures of the twenty-first century. The most comprehensive single-volume architectural reference ever published. An essential gift. Published by DK.
Music: A Visual History
150.00 ₾Music: A Visual History by DK — over a thousand instruments, performances, and musicians traced from prehistoric instruments through the classical traditions of East and West, the revolutions of jazz and rock, and the global landscape of contemporary music. A genuinely global visual history that gives world music the attention Western accounts too often deny it. Published by DK.
RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
200.00 ₾RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers by DK — the definitive gardening reference endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, profiling over eight thousand plants with full-colour photography and complete cultivation notes. Organised for easy use by colour, season, soil type, and aspect — the book that belongs within reach of every serious gardener throughout every season. Published by DK.
Photography: The Definitive Visual History
180.00 ₾Photography: The Definitive Visual History by DK — over eight hundred photographs reproduced with expert commentary tracing the complete story of photography from the daguerreotype to the digital revolution. Profiles of the great photographers from Cartier-Bresson to Cindy Sherman alongside analysis of technical developments and cultural movements. An indispensable reference. Published by DK.
Opera: A Visual History
130.00 ₾Opera: A Visual History by DK — four centuries of opera, from Monteverdi through Verdi and Wagner to the contemporary productions redefining the form, profiled in extraordinary detail. Every major opera, composer, conductor, and singer receives expert treatment alongside production photographs, costume designs, and manuscript images. The ultimate guide for opera lovers. Published by DK.
Flight: The Complete History of Aviation
150.00 ₾Flight: The Complete History of Aviation by DK — from the Wright Brothers’ twelve-second flight at Kitty Hawk to the spacecraft of the contemporary age, the complete story of human flight in comprehensive visual detail. Every significant aircraft and spacecraft profiled with exceptional photography, technical drawings, and the stories of the aviators and engineers who made it possible. Published by DK.
The Military History Book
90.00 ₾The Military History Book by DK — every major conflict, every significant tactical innovation, and every landmark in the development of weapons and strategy, from ancient warfare through the twenty-first century. DK’s combination of expert text, maps, battle diagrams, and photography makes even the most complex campaigns comprehensible. An essential reference for students of military history. Published by DK.
How Business Works
90.00 ₾How Business Works by DK — the complete business education in a single volume, covering economics, marketing, finance, strategy, management, and organisational behaviour with DK’s distinctive visual clarity. Case studies from real companies ground every concept in recognisable reality. The ideal reference for business students and a genuinely useful resource for experienced professionals. Published by DK.
Architecture: A Visual History
120.00 ₾Architecture: A Visual History by DK — five thousand years of architectural history across every inhabited continent, profiling the most significant buildings with drawings, photographs, and clear analytical text. From ancient temples through medieval cathedrals, modernist towers, and contemporary parametric structures — the ideal reference for students and the perfect introduction for curious readers. Published by DK.
Africa: A Visual History from the Ancient World to the Modern Age
130.00 ₾Africa: A Visual History from the Ancient World to the Modern Age by DK — a comprehensive, visually magnificent account of African history from ancient Kush and Axum through the great empires of Mali and Zimbabwe, the colonial period, and contemporary nations. Corrects the standard Western neglect of African civilisation with the depth and visual richness the subject demands. Published by DK.
Kama Sutra: A Position a Day
65.00 ₾Kama Sutra: A Position a Day by DK — three hundred and sixty-five illustrated positions drawn from the ancient Indian tradition, presented with practical guidance and the original Kama Sutra context. An accessible, celebratory guide to bringing greater variety and awareness to intimate life — beautiful, thoughtfully produced, and flexible enough to adapt to different bodies and abilities. Published by DK.
The Complete Vegetable Cookbook
130.00 ₾The Complete Vegetable Cookbook by DK — over two hundred vegetables, hundreds of recipes spanning global cooking traditions, and seasonal guidance that makes the vegetable the most interesting ingredient in the kitchen. From perfectly roasted carrots to ambitious showpieces — the book that definitively makes the case for vegetable-centred cooking. An indispensable resource for any serious home cook. Published by DK.
Wine: A Tasting Course
90.00 ₾Wine: A Tasting Course by DK — the most comprehensive and accessible wine education in a single volume, covering viticulture, winemaking, grape varieties, wine regions, the art of tasting, and the practical business of buying and storing wine. Tasting exercises using readily available wines let readers put theory immediately into practice. The definitive guide for enthusiasts at every level. Published by DK.
The Coffee Book
90.00 ₾The Coffee Book by DK — the complete story of coffee from bean to cup, covering the botany of the plant, the geography of the coffee belt, the science of roasting, and the techniques of brewing from espresso to pour-over. Beautiful photography brings every step to vivid life. The definitive companion for anyone who loves coffee and wants to understand it better. Published by DK.
The Story of the Car
100.00 ₾The Story of the Car by DK — from the first automobiles of the 1880s through the muscle cars of the 1960s and the electric vehicles of today, DK traces the complete history of personal transportation with exceptional photography and the stories of the designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs who shaped it. The ultimate automotive history for car enthusiasts of every kind. Published by DK.
Capitalism and Its Critics: A History
150.00 ₾Capitalism and Its Critics: A History by DK — the complete story of capitalist economics and the intellectual tradition that has challenged it, from Adam Smith through Marx, Keynes, and the contemporary debate. DK’s visual approach makes complex economic ideas accessible without simplifying them. Both defenders and critics receive fair, rigorous treatment. Published by DK.
Ancient Egypt
130.00 ₾Ancient Egypt by DK — the definitive visual guide to pharaonic civilisation, drawing on the latest archaeological scholarship to present the monuments, art, religion, and daily life of ancient Egypt with exceptional visual richness. From the earliest dynasties to the Roman absorption — three thousand years of one of the world’s most extraordinary civilisations. Published by DK.
The Car Book
130.00 ₾The Car Book by DK — the complete visual history of the automobile, from Karl Benz’s 1886 Patent Motorwagen through the golden age of Detroit and European engineering excellence to today’s electric vehicles. Over two hundred and fifty cars profiled in exceptional photography with technical specifications and the stories of the people who built them. Published by DK.
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