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Kniha pojednává o 400 abecedně řazených globálních tématech, navíc obsahuje více než 1500 doplňkových hesel ze všech oblastí lidské činnosti. Pomáhá malým i velkým orientovat se v dnešním světě.
Kniha pojednává o 400 abecedně řazených globálních tématech, navíc obsahuje více než 1500 doplňkových hesel ze všech oblastí lidské činnosti. Pomáhá malým i velkým orientovat se v dnešním světě.
The DK Eyewitness China Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of China effortlessly. DK Eyewitness China Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you.
Suitable for school projects and homework, this title focuses on animals and insects. It offers a guide to the natural world for curious children and budding naturalists.
Velký průvodce National Geographic vyniká nesrovnatelnou kvalitou, praktičností, vkusným designem a stovkami unikátních fotografií. Ve všech průvodcích naleznete podrobné popisy a informace o nejnavštěvovanějších destinacích v dané zemi, doplňující poznatky z historie, kultury a současného života země, velké množství doplňujících barevných fotografií, desítky podrobných barevných map, cyklistické a pěší stezky, nápady na výlety vyznačené v mapách a úplné údaje pro návštěvníky včetně informací o hotelech, restauracích, nákupních možnostech a zábavních podnicích.
Featuring More Than 3,000 Plants
Featuring over 2,000 expert recommendations, this comprehensive guide offers planting suggestions for more than 30 site types, including challenging areas like dry ground and wall cracks. It provides insights on assessing site and soil conditions while showcasing a diverse array of plant combinations and schemes. Collaborating with the Smithsonian Institution, this resource is ideal for gardeners eager to optimize their outdoor spaces.
Get lost in the beauty of the natural world in this captivating collection of botanical stickers.Page after page is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of ornamental flowers, tropical ferns, and other exotic plants and fungi.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand botanically themed images. Use the stickers for scrapbooking and stationery, create gorgeous artwork, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.
Music: The Definitive Visual History is a comprehensive guide to the history of music, from opera to electronica, and is now available in paperback. Produced in association with the Smithsonian and including images from The National Music Museum in South Dakota, Music: The Definitive Visual History takes readers through the progression of music since its prehistoric beginnings, discussing not just Western classical music but music from all around the world. Telling the story of musical developments era by era, and linking musical theory, technology, and human genius into the narrative, Music: The Definitive Visual History profiles the lives of groundbreaking musicians from Mozart to Elvis, takes an in-depth look at the history and function of various instruments, and includes listening suggestions for each music style. Go on an epic musical journey and learn to appreciate music in a new way with Music: The Definitive Visual History.
"Level 2 of complete self-study English-language course that combines easy-to-use visual learning with crystal-clear grammar explanations, practice exercises, and free audio."--Page 4 of cover
"Read and understand one of the world's greatest epics like never before. Created in consultation with renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, The illustrated Mahabharata retells and explains stories from all 18 chapters, as well as the Harivamsha, in a uniquely accessible and visually stunning way. It also includes shlokas, and their translations, from the Bhagavad Gita. Discover more about the central characters of this ancient Sanskrit poem--their contributions, strengths, and weaknesses--and explore the lost kingdoms and ancient dynasties"--
Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world—and how plants work—with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, The Science of Plants invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK’s elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use color and scent to interact with—and manipulate—the creatures around them, The Science of Plants is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.