Philosophers Who Changed the World
110.00 ₾Philosophers Who Changed the World by DK — eighty of the most consequential thinkers in the history of philosophy, Eastern and Western, ancient and contemporary, profiled with biographical depth, clear exposition of key ideas, and a genuine account of why each philosopher’s contribution mattered. Non-Western traditions — Buddhist, Confucian, Indian — receive the same seriousness as the European canon. The ideal companion for a serious philosophical reading list. Published by DK.
Composers Who Changed the World
110.00 ₾Composers Who Changed the World by DK — eighty of the most consequential figures in the history of music, across classical, jazz, folk, and popular traditions, profiled with biographical depth, analyses of key works, and a clear account of what made each figure’s contribution genuinely transformative — from Bach and Beethoven through Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan. An essential argument about what music has done for human civilisation. Published by DK.
Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style
180.00 ₾Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style by DK — the most comprehensive and visually spectacular single volume ever devoted to fashion history, presenting over three thousand garments and fashion images from ancient Egypt through Renaissance Europe, the revolutionary twentieth century, and contemporary global practice. An indispensable reference for fashion students and a magnificent visual celebration for anyone who thinks seriously about clothes. Published by DK.
Artist’s Watercolour Techniques
100.00 ₾Artist’s Watercolour Techniques by DK — the comprehensive guide to mastering watercolour, covering materials, colour mixing, fundamental washes, and advanced methods of glazing, lifting, masking, and texture creation, with step-by-step demonstrations by practising watercolourists. Gallery examples demonstrate the full range of possibility the medium offers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this guide will genuinely improve your work. Published by DK.
The Creative Entrepreneur
90.00 ₾The Creative Entrepreneur by DK — the practical guide for designers, artists, photographers, writers, and creative professionals building viable businesses around their work. Covers business fundamentals, marketing and branding for creative businesses, pricing, financial management, and digital presence, avoiding both generic business advice and impractical idealism. Real case studies show what success looks like and how it was achieved. Published by DK.
How to Design a Garden
90.00 ₾How to Design a Garden by DK — the practical guide to making the design decisions that determine what a garden can become: how to assess a space, understand its conditions, plan for year-round interest, and translate a vision into a planting plan that will actually work. Grounded in real gardening experience, with visual examples of successful designs and common mistakes. Covers gardens of every size and style. Published by DK.
Machines: A Visual History
130.00 ₾Machines: A Visual History by DK — the complete story of human mechanical ingenuity from the earliest simple machines of antiquity through the complex systems that define contemporary life. Over three hundred machines profiled with technical drawings, photographs, and the engineering principles that make each one work — from classic mechanical devices through electrical and electronic machines to robotics and programmable systems. Published by DK.
Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
130.00 ₾Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life by DK — over seven hundred species illustrated with the latest paleontological scholarship, artist reconstructions based on fossil evidence, and cladistic diagrams showing evolutionary relationships. The coverage of non-dinosaur prehistoric life — Cambrian marine arthropods, Carboniferous giant insects, Permian mammal-like reptiles — is as thorough as the treatment of the dinosaurs. Visually spectacular and scientifically authoritative. Published by DK.
Battles That Changed History
110.00 ₾Battles That Changed History by DK — eighty of the most consequential military engagements in human history, from Thermopylae and Marathon through Waterloo, Gettysburg, the Marne, Midway, and El Alamein, with maps, tactical diagrams, and authoritative analysis. Pre-battle strategic context, blow-by-blow accounts, and long-term historical consequences for each engagement. An essential military history reference. Published by DK.
Marvel Encyclopedia
170.00 ₾Marvel Encyclopedia by DK — fully updated to include the complete Marvel Cinematic Universe and the most recent comics, profiling every character, team, villain, location, and power set in the Marvel universe in authoritative detail. Original archive artwork, variant costumes, alternate universe versions, and decades of complex continuity organised with DK’s characteristic clarity. The ultimate Marvel reference for every fan. Published by DK.
The Psychology Book
90.00 ₾The Psychology Book by DK — over a hundred and fifty key ideas and thinkers, from Freud and the founding of psychoanalysis through behaviourism, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and the contemporary debates about consciousness and mental health. Part of the DK Big Ideas Simply Explained series — the most trusted popular introduction to academic disciplines available. An essential reference and illuminating read. Published by DK.
The Anthropology Book
90.00 ₾The Anthropology Book by DK — the key ideas, major practitioners, and most important debates of anthropology, from the founding questions of cultural relativism through social anthropology, feminist anthropology, and the contemporary debates about decolonising the discipline. Part of the DK Big Ideas Simply Explained series, with profiles of key thinkers from Malinowski and Lévi-Strauss to Margaret Mead. Published by DK.
The Cat Encyclopedia
120.00 ₾The Cat Encyclopedia by DK — every recognised domestic cat breed profiled in exceptional full-colour photography with authoritative text covering origins, characteristics, care requirements, and historical relationship with human beings. Wild cats and the history of feline domestication are also covered in depth. The definitive cat reference — as beautiful to look at as it is informative to read. Essential for any cat lover. Published by DK.
Artist’s Painting Techniques
110.00 ₾Artist’s Painting Techniques by DK — the comprehensive guide to every major painting medium, from Renaissance tempera and oil through watercolour, acrylic, gouache, pastel, and contemporary mixed media, with step-by-step demonstrations by practising artists. Gallery examples show the full range of possibility each technique opens up. The definitive painting reference for art students and practising painters deepening their technical understanding. Published by DK.
The World War I Book
90.00 ₾The World War I Book by DK — the complete history of the First World War, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand through the battles of Verdun and the Somme to the armistice of November 1918. Every phase covered with maps, photographs, profiles of key commanders, and analysis of the tactical and strategic decisions that determined the course of a conflict that killed seventeen million people. Published by DK.
Photography: The Ultimate Guide
120.00 ₾Photography: The Ultimate Guide by DK — the most comprehensive and practically useful photography reference available, covering equipment, technique, composition, lighting, every major genre, and post-processing with visual clarity and exceptional examples. From complete beginners through experienced amateurs making the transition to professional quality — the book that will genuinely change how you see and how you shoot. Published by DK.
The Truck Book
150.00 ₾The Truck Book by DK — the complete visual history of working vehicles from the earliest horse-drawn wagons to autonomous electric trucks, profiling over two hundred trucks across the full range of types from American semi-trailers and European cabovers to specialist construction, mining, and military vehicles. Exceptional photography, technical specifications, and the stories of the manufacturers and eras. The ultimate truck reference. Published by DK.
How Economics Works
90.00 ₾How Economics Works by DK — the core concepts, major schools of thought, and most important debates of economics, presented with visual clarity and conceptual depth. From supply and demand through monetary policy, game theory, behavioural economics, and climate economics, every major concept is explained with diagrams and real-world historical examples. The ideal economics education in a single accessible volume. Published by DK.
Writers Who Changed the World
130.00 ₾Writers Who Changed the World by DK — eighty of the most consequential writers in world literature, from Homer and Murasaki Shikibu through Shakespeare, Cervantes, Goethe, Tolstoy, Woolf, and García Márquez. Genuinely global coverage — Eastern, Western, and African literary traditions receive equal attention. The ideal introduction to world literature organised by impact, and the perfect companion for building a serious reading list. Published by DK.
Artists Who Changed the World
110.00 ₾Artists Who Changed the World by DK — eighty of the most consequential visual artists in history — not the most famous, but the ones whose work genuinely redirected what art could be and do. From Cézanne and Picasso to Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat, each entry provides biographical depth, key works, and an analysis of the specific contribution that earns the artist their place. Published by DK.
The Horse Encyclopedia
150.00 ₾The Horse Encyclopedia by DK — every recognised horse breed profiled in exceptional photography and authoritative text covering origin, characteristics, care requirements, and historical and cultural role. Wild horses and ponies, draught breeds and thoroughbreds, warmbloods and gaited horses — all covered in equal depth. The definitive horse reference and a beautiful natural history celebration of humanity’s oldest animal partner. Published by DK.
Design: The Definitive Visual Guide
180.00 ₾Design: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK — the complete history of design from the Arts and Crafts movement and the Bauhaus through Scandinavian functionalism, the Italian design revolution, the digital era, and contemporary sustainability-driven practice. Over five hundred landmarks in design history profiled with the visual richness the subject demands. An essential reference for design professionals, students, and anyone who wonders why some objects feel right. Published by DK.
Art
180.00 ₾Art by DK — the largest and most comprehensive DK art history ever published: six hundred pages, over four thousand works in full colour, and the complete story of visual art across five thousand years and every inhabited continent. From cave paintings through Renaissance masterpieces, Impressionism, abstraction, and contemporary practice — the ultimate art library in a single magnificent volume. Published by DK.
Children’s Book of Music
60.00 ₾Children’s Book of Music by DK — a comprehensive visual history of music from prehistoric instruments through the great classical composers to the popular music of the twentieth century, designed to give young readers a genuine foundation in musical literacy. DK’s clear, visual, engaging format makes this the gold standard children’s music education book. The ideal gift for any music-loving child. Published by DK.
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.
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.
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