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.
Art: A Visual History
100.00 ₾Art: A Visual History by DK — over three thousand works reproduced in full colour, from cave paintings through Renaissance masterpieces, Impressionism, abstraction, and contemporary practice. The most comprehensive single-volume art history ever published, with expert commentary placing every work in its cultural and artistic context. An essential reference for any art lover. Published by DK.
The Complete Classical Music Guide
90.00 ₾The Complete Classical Music Guide by DK — the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to classical music available in a single volume. Spanning a thousand years and covering symphony, opera, chamber music, and song, with profiles of over a hundred composers and listening guides to key works. The ideal companion for every listening session. Published by DK.
The Architecture Book
90.00 ₾The Architecture Book by DK — five hundred of the most significant buildings ever constructed, profiled with floor plans, section drawings, and expert photography in a format that makes architectural history and principle accessible to every reader. From ancient Greece through contemporary practice — the definitive one-volume architectural reference. Published by DK.
Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators
90.00 ₾Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators by DK — the most comprehensive and clearly presented guide to mastering watercolour available in a single volume. Covers materials, colour theory, fundamental techniques, and advanced methods with step-by-step photography that makes every technique accessible. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this will genuinely improve your work. Published by DK.
5 Language Visual Dictionary
65.00 ₾5 Language Visual Dictionary by DK — thousands of illustrated objects with their correct terms in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, organised by subject with exceptional photography. An essential tool for language learners, travellers, and anyone who regularly works across linguistic boundaries. Compact, comprehensive, and beautiful. Published by DK.
Imperial China
130.00 ₾Imperial China by DK — a comprehensive visual history of Chinese imperial civilisation from the earliest dynasties through the final Qing dynasty, rendered with exceptional photography and drawing on the latest archaeological scholarship. Covers art, philosophy, politics, and daily life across three thousand years of one of the world’s great civilisations. Published by DK.
Signs and Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their Meaning and Origins
90.00 ₾Signs and Symbols by DK — the most comprehensive guide ever published to the visual vocabulary of human culture, from prehistoric cave markings through heraldry, alchemical notation, religious iconography, and contemporary logos. Over two hundred themes, illustrated with hundreds of images, providing historical depth and cross-cultural breadth. Essential for designers, artists, and historians. Published by DK.
The Feminism Book
90.00 ₾The Feminism Book by DK — a comprehensive visual guide to the full breadth of feminist thought from Mary Wollstonecraft to the present day, covering suffrage, second-wave feminism, intersectionality, and contemporary debates around gender and identity. Each entry profiles a key thinker, landmark text, or defining moment with clarity and visual richness. Essential reading. Published by DK.
Great Whiskies: 500 of the Best from Around the World
60.00 ₾Great Whiskies: 500 of the Best from Around the World by DK — the definitive guide to five hundred expressions from Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Japan, and the emerging whisky nations of Europe and Asia. Expert tasting notes, distillery profiles, and visual bottle identification make this essential for enthusiasts at every level. Published by DK.
The Bible Book
90.00 ₾The Bible Book by DK — the definitive visual companion to the Bible, presenting every book of the Old and New Testaments in historical context, with timelines, maps, and illuminating images that make one of the world’s most important texts accessible to any reader. An indispensable reference for students and an engaging introduction for the intellectually curious. Published by DK.
Ultimate Marvel
190.00 ₾Ultimate Marvel by DK — the comprehensive illustrated guide to the Marvel universe, covering every hero, villain, team, and storyline from the earliest comics to the contemporary film franchise. Draws on original Marvel archive artwork to profile characters in depth, with timelines tracing their evolution across decades of storytelling. The ultimate gift for any Marvel enthusiast. Published by DK.
The Design Book
90.00 ₾The Design Book by DK — five hundred of the most significant objects ever designed, from the Eames chair and the London Underground map to the iPhone and the LEGO brick. A comprehensive visual history of modern design covering furniture, graphics, architecture, product design, and digital interfaces. An essential reference for design professionals and enthusiasts. Published by DK.
The Sherlock Holmes Book
90.00 ₾The Sherlock Holmes Book by DK — a comprehensive illustrated guide to every Sherlock Holmes story, using DK’s distinctive format to explore Holmes’s methods, his cases, his world, and his enduring cultural significance. Essential for Holmes enthusiasts and the perfect introduction for new readers to one of literature’s greatest and most beloved characters. Published by DK.
The Tractor Book
150.00 ₾The Tractor Book by DK — the complete visual history of agricultural machinery from the earliest steam-powered experiments to today’s GPS-guided precision farming machines. Over two hundred tractors profiled in exceptional photography with technical specifications and historical context. The ultimate gift for farming and machinery enthusiasts. Published by DK.
Engineers: From the Great Pyramids to Spacecraft
130.00 ₾Engineers: From the Great Pyramids to Spacecraft by DK — a comprehensive visual history of engineering from ancient Egypt to the Space Age, profiling the innovators and the achievements that transformed human civilisation. Diagrams, cross-sections, and photographs make the engineering itself comprehensible to any reader. Essential for anyone fascinated by how the built world came to be. Published by DK.
Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story
150.00 ₾Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story by DK — a comprehensive, gorgeously illustrated history of ballet from the Renaissance to the present day, profiling every major company, landmark choreography, and legendary performer. Production photographs, costume sketches, and rehearsal images make this as visually stunning as the performances it describes. Essential for dance lovers. Published by DK.
Books That Changed History
130.00 ₾Books That Changed History by DK — an immersive visual exploration of fifty world-transforming books, from Darwin’s On the Origin of Species and Marx’s Capital to Wollstonecraft’s Rights of Woman and Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams. Original manuscripts, first editions, and historical photographs bring each book and its impact to vivid life. A beautiful celebration of the power of ideas. Published by DK.
Astrology: Using the Stars to Find Love, Success and Happiness
90.00 ₾Astrology: Using the Stars to Find Love, Success and Happiness by Carole Taylor (DK) — the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to astrology available, covering chart construction, planetary meanings, signs, houses, aspects, and prediction in DK’s distinctive visual format. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced student, this is the definitive reference. Published by DK.
The Classical Music Book
90.00 ₾The Classical Music Book by DK — the most comprehensive and accessible single-volume guide to classical music, spanning a thousand years from Gregorian chant to the contemporary avant-garde. Profiles over ninety composers with musical analysis and listening guides, making the repertoire genuinely accessible to any reader. The perfect gift for music lovers at every level. Published by DK.
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You made all the required mock ups for commissioned layout, got all the approvals, built a tested code base or had them built, you decided on a content management system, got a license for it or adapted:
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