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Sitting with Dogs (Abrams) — photographs, essays, and reflections on the experience of sitting with dogs: the specific quality of presence that a dog brings to a room, what that presence gives us and what it asks of us in return. A beautifully produced celebration of the fifteen-thousand-year bond between human beings and their oldest animal companions. Published by Abrams.

The Kama Sutra Colouring Book by DK — intricate illustrations inspired by the ancient Indian Kama Sutra tradition, rendered in classical Indian visual style and designed for meditative adult colouring. Each image engages with two thousand years of one of the world’s oldest erotic traditions, making this a unique and aesthetically beautiful creative gift for adults who appreciate both art and play. Published by DK.

Rapping Up Chemistry by DK — the core concepts of chemistry presented through hip-hop rhythms and rhymes that make the material memorable in a way conventional presentation cannot achieve. Atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, reactions, acids and bases, and organic chemistry — each concept first in musical form, then with clear explanatory text and visual diagrams. A genuinely innovative approach to science education for students who need a different approach. Published by DK.

The Book of Witchcraft by DK — the full global and historical scope of witchcraft, from the witches of ancient Mesopotamia and wise women of early modern Europe through the Wicca movement and contemporary practitioners making witchcraft one of the fastest-growing spiritual traditions. Exceptional photography of the material culture of witchcraft alongside historical narrative placing each tradition in its cultural context. Published by DK.

Knowledge Encyclopedia by DK — over a thousand questions answered across the complete range of human knowledge: science, technology, history, geography, art, and culture. Thousands of full-colour photographs, diagrams, maps, and infographics present each topic with visual immediacy, while clear authoritative text provides the depth that transforms raw information into genuine understanding. The ideal family reference for curious minds of all ages. Published by DK.

Ghostlore: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Spirits and Specters by DK — the ghost stories and spirit beliefs of cultures from every inhabited continent, from ancient Roman lemures and Japanese yurei through European poltergeists, Caribbean duppies, and contemporary urban folklore. Every major ghost tradition illustrated with the cultural context that makes the stories meaningful. Fascinating for anyone interested in folklore, anthropology, or the universal human encounter with the dead. Published by DK.

Simply Physics by DK — the core concepts of physics presented with visual clarity and conceptual depth: mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum theory, relativity, and cosmology, each explained with diagrams and the historical context of its discovery. Part of the DK Simply series — no mathematical background required. The ideal introduction to physics for beginners and a genuinely useful review for anyone who studied the subject before. Published by DK.