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My First Words: Let's Get Talking! (My First Tabbed Board Book)
by DKWith lots of fun-filled images, simple questions, and objects to name, your toddler will love learning first words using this colorful eBook. Identify the goldfish, teddy bear, and car, and encourage your toddler to choose their favorite pet! Fun-filled questions will help develop early speaking and listening skills. Perfect for reading together and encouraging early word recognition. For Kobo Vox Only.
Virus-proof Your Small Business: 50 ways to survive the Covid-19 crisis
by Douglas KrugerThe past two decades were among the most prosperous in history, with over a billion people lifted out of extreme poverty. Then 2020 hit, and, along with it, the coronavirus pandemic.The effect on economies will be extreme. What can small businesses do to survive the Covid-19 crisis? Business coach and author Douglas Kruger provides actionable answers, with a list of 50 practical ways your business can survive - and even thrive - during this time of uncertainty.Business survival entails a simple formula. You must achieve and maintain profits over costs. There are a remarkable number of creative things you can do to stay on the right side of this equation, provided you don't lose your head. Do these things well and you'll be able to keep your staff employed, continue to serve your customers, grow awareness of your brand, and even come out of this difficult period positioned for growth.Right now, owners of small businesses need every smart-cut they can find. Virus-proof Your Small Business provides no fewer than 50, including how to manage and safeguard your cash flow; get your head around the size of the challenge and begin thinking in productive ways; cut costs without cutting employment; use different channels to deliver the same offering; ensure that those who supply you, and those you serve, stay open too.An absolutely essential read for any small business owner in this challenging time.
Fossils (DK Handbooks)
by DKThe clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over 1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you pick out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while a color illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are needed for collecting, and how best to organize a fossil collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification, this book provides a visual identification key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct group. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.
Arm Knitting: 30 no-needle projects for you and your home
by Alpha30 step-by-step, chunky knit projects using the hottest needle-free trend: arm knitting.It's fast, it's easy, and it's fun. Arm Knitting features 30 guided projects for head-to-toe wearables, accessories, and cozy home goods. Each project is needle-free! Although you could create the same stitches and the same techniques with regular knitting, arm knitting gives you bigger stitches, and thicker yarns allow for more rapid results. Using just your arms, you can create your own chunky, beautiful knit goods by following the photographic instructions!Let the photography inspire you as you work through each project, whether you want a scarf for the winter, a new wreath for your door, or a blanket for your bed. From choosing yarn, to weaving in ends, to sewing pieces together, Arm Knitting guides you every step of the way.Perfect for those who don't know how to knit, this needle-free technique is suitable for beginners, giving you beautiful results in hardly any time at all.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Karate
by Edmond Otis Randall HassellLearn all about the art of karate with The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Karate, including: • Simple tips for mastering the ancient Japanese martial art of karate • Behind-the-scenes looks at tournaments and competitions • Down-to-earth advice on how to strike, whether it be with fists or feet &“The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Karate is a witty, inspiring, and user-friendly book… this book is not only for beginners; it is equally useful for advanced karate students.&”—Stan Schmidt, Karate Master of the Japan Karate Association (JKA), Member of the JKA Shihankai (World Council of Masters)
Straw Bale Gardening (Idiot's Guides)
by John TullockGardening has "grown" to be more popular than ever. Idiot's Guides: Straw Bale Gardening features a great way to grow vegetables — even when space is limited. Hundreds of helpful, step-by-step color photographs illustrate how to arrange, prepare, and successfully grow a straw bale garden. Professional advice on what to grow and how to maximize yield is also included.
Amazing Earth: The Most Incredible Places From Around The World (DK Amazing Earth)
by DK Anita GaneriAn exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, perfect for young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning children&’s author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home — Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you&’ll discover: • Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you&’ll barely be able to believe they are real! • Illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting, in-depth details about some of the locations you&’ll explore. • A world map showing all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world. • A foreword by Steve Backshall MBE – BAFTA and Emmy-winning English naturalist, explorer, philanthropist, author, and television presenterMount Everest and the Eiffel Tower are two of the most famous places to see on earth, but what if we told you our planet has more to offer? From waterfalls that look like they are on fire to a cave filled with twinkling blue glow worms and a bright pink lake, explore the most unbelievable, unusual and incredible places on Earth! Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders! It is perfect for children age 7 to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them.
The Science of Sex: Every Question About Your Sex Life Answered
by Kate MoyleAn engaging manual exploring the many scientific, practical, and emotional aspects of pleasure, for you and your partner(s)An empowering reeducation to fix our broken sexual culture.Dispelling the myth that everyone else is having &“perfect sex,&” or even that there is such a thing, this book explores taboos, debunks myths, and brings together the latest research to a topic that has preoccupied the vast majority for millennia. Reframing assumptions about sex and moving away from a shame-based approach to a pleasure-focused, biopsychosocial one, Kate Moyle, a certified psycho-sexologist and relationship therapist, aims to encourage curiosity and pleasure, open a variety of perspectives and voices, build awareness and discovery, and enable readers to think about sex holistically. With a question-and-answer format directly addressing the reader, you can discover the sex you like having and move to a place of more acceptance, less judgment, and the freedom to be curious. Up to date and inclusive of all genders, bodies, and sexualities, this is a sex re-education, empowering you to explore your preferences, expand your horizons, and maximize you and your partner(s) potential for rewarding, and intimate sex.
Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters (Rebel Girls Minis)
by Rebel GirlsWhat do Beyoncé and Blue Ivy or Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst have in common? What about Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton or Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk? They&’re all incredible mother-daughter duos who have used their creativity, cleverness, and unique talents to do something remarkable—and they are all featured in Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs: 25 Tales of Mothers and Daughters.Celebrate the strength of family bonds through the inspiring fairytale-like stories of authors, activists, skiers, dancers, pilots, hikers, humanitarians, entrepreneurs, and more.Readers will join Beyoncé and Blue Ivy as they produce a Grammy-winning song. They&’ll travel to the front lines of World War I to help wounded soldiers alongside Marie Curie and Irène Joliot-Curie. And they&’ll climb aboard a tiny plane for a 1,200-mile-long journey with Laurie and Arianna Strand to save a pelican in need! Rebel Girls Powerful Pairs showcases many of the wonderful ways mothers and daughters work together to make the world a better, healthier, and more vibrant place.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you&’ll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You&’ll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.
Pregnancy for Dads (Idiot's Guides)
by Joe KellyMost men will agree that the arrival of a baby — whether the first or fifth — can be panic inducing. Parenting expert Joe Kelly uses his years as a dad and granddad to help any father-to-be get through the uncertainty and life-changing experiences. Dads-to-be will understand what their partners are going through and what they should (and should not) do to help. Essential content also includes the details of baby's development within the womb, the financial impact of a new baby, tips on getting the nursery ready, and much more.
My First Trucks (My First Board Books)
by DKRelaunch of DK's My First seriesEncourage talking and build vocabulary with this fun first picture book. My First Trucks features 17 spreads of trucks and vehicles. Clear word labels accompany each image. Spreads include: Trucks, Diggers, Gas tanker, Car transporter, Emergency, Road trains, Snow plow, Logging truck, Find the load, Monster truck, Excavator, Bulldozer, Tractor, Road roller, Colorful trucks, and Truck shapes.
iOpener: I am a Drummer (iOpeners)
by Jane Manners Sam SacchettiIn I Am a Drummer, schoolchildren will read about Sam, a young drummer, and all the different ways he plays the drums. This title features clear photography, bright colors, and contains a lot of noisy words that are fun to read aloud. This 32-word book has discussion questions at the back to encourage reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Physical ScienceGenre: Biography/AutobiographyComprehension Skill/Strategy: Make InferencesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
Spanish Phrases for Beginners: A Foolproof Guide to Everyday Terms Every Traveler Needs to Know (Pocket Guides)
by Gail SteinLearn Español before you step off the plane! This beginner&’s book will make using Spanish phrases feel like second nature.This phrasebook is the perfect traveling companion for trips to Spain or any other Spanish speaking countries. You&’ll have everyday terms, popular idioms, conversational phrases, and pronunciation keys when you need them!Have you always wanted to visit Spain or South America? Now, you have a pocket guide that will help you with the phrases and terms you need to feel comfortable asking for directions, ordering food, or talking about the weather and sports. Everything a Traveler Needs to Know Gail Stein, an author of over 27 language books, has compiled Spanish Phrases for Beginners to introduce you to more than basic phrases. The book provides you with information on subtle differences between the peninsula and Latin America Spanish and modern additions such as commonly used social media and internet terms. This book is a foolproof guide to everything you need to know about common Spanish phrases and basic conversation starters. Visit Spanish speaking countries with confidence and excitement to explore. Complete the Series There are more books for beginners to discover in this series from DK Books. Pick up new hobbies and skills such as hand lettering through Hand Lettering for Beginners or learn language phrases through books such as Italian Phrases for Beginners.
DK Readers: The Story of Chocolate (DK Readers Level 3)
by C.J. PolinA mouthwatering book about chocolate for advanced young readers. Includes gorgeous photography and a full glossary. Full of deliciously tempting facts about everyone's favorite candy.Did you know that the average person eats 100 chocolate bars a year? Or that the largest chocolate confection ever made weighed as much as 140,000 chocolate bars? This history of chocolate fulfills cravings for knowledge by helping children to develop reading skills and a general curiosity about the world around them.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
American History: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)
by DKUncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today.American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for children aged 9+ to explore the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West, and relive the atmosphere of the &“Roaring Twenties&”! This history encyclopedia covers everything from the cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America right up to the events of the present day. This ultimate US history encyclopedia for kids offers: A comprehensive reference guide that covers US history from the first peoples to the present day.Fully updated information and a fresh design in this new edition, featuring the Biden presidency, the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and environmental issues, and other recent historical events.More than 750 images providing a visual account of American History.Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia gives detailed historical information and brings it to life with more than 750 photographs and paintings, plus extensive maps, charts, and state-specific information. Each double-page feature focuses on one aspect of the Union&’s history, be it the Civil War or civil rights, the Great Depression or the Moon landing. Complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are included in this visual encyclopedia for easy reference classroom work or reports.
The Book of Brilliant Bugs (The Magic and Mystery of the Natural World)
by Jess FrenchDiscover the insects of the world!Earth&’s creepy crawlies may be small but they are far from boring! Learn how they contribute to life on the planet, where they live, what they eat, how their bodies work and what makes them so special. This beautifully illustrated bug book for kids for ages 7-9 is packed with: • Fascinating information about bugs that supports and goes beyond the curriculum • Stories and facts to convey the amazing world of creepy-crawlies • Facts and information, with detailed illustrations and photographs of insects, spiders, molluscs and more • Compelling text written by insect expert, author and television presenter Jess French • Stunning photographs of individual creatures, from beetles to butterflies Take a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves and even across the open ocean. The Book of Brilliant Bugs, written by insect expert Jess French, takes children on an expedition into the bug kingdom. The insect book is filled with fascinating facts about these little animals, how bugs pass on messages, compete for food, seek true love and fill the air with buzzing wings. It also shows how bugs help look after our planet and how we can help them.Young animal enthusiasts can spot and learn all the main bug groups. From worms, snails, millipedes and centipedes, spiders and scorpions, woodlice, bees and even bugs that glow! This educational natural science book will encourage children to love and appreciate science and nature.
DK Readers L3: Real-Life Heroes (DK Readers Level 3)
by DKDiscover the exciting true stories of men and women who have done extraordinary things in this Level 3 nonfiction reader perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own.From strong-minded people fighting for human rights like Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman, to bold explorers of new horizons, such as Neil Armstrong and Albert Einstein, to heroes of sports like Pelé, Real-Life Heroes celebrates many lives, while also building reading skills and teaching exciting vocabulary.Perfect for 7–9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with an increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as flyers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Sweden (Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessAs inspiring and unforgettable as a midnight sun. Whether you want to glimpse the spectacular Northern Lights, sample New Nordic cuisine in Stockholm&’s trendy restaurants or kayak across crystal-clear lakes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sweden has to offer. With viking ruins, remote reindeer-inhabited landscapes, awe-inspiring coastal trails and kaleidoscopic skies, Sweden is an endless source of stirring sights and exhilarating experiences. Our recently updated guide brings Sweden to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: • our pick of Sweden&’s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems • the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay • detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy • easy-to-follow itineraries • expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe • color-coded chapters to every part of Sweden, from Northern Norland to Southern Götaland, Stockholm to Gothenburg Want the best of Stockholm in your pocket? Try out DK Eyewitness Top 10 Stockholm.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Corsica (Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessDK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Corsica helps you get the most from your visit to this unique European island. This fully updated guidebook comes packed with photographs, 3-D cutaway illustrations, and floor plans for major sights, plus advice on discovering wildlife, exploring Corsica's beaches, ports, mountains, and diving. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Corsica includes 3-D cutaway illustrations and floor plans of must-see sights, street-by-street maps of major towns, and reliable information on getting around this island. This guide features tips on tours, walks and scenic routes, markets and festivals, and listings for hotels, restaurants, and bars for all budgets. With hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and maps, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Corsica shows you what others only tell you.
DK Super Readers Pre-Level Bilingual Colorful Days – Días de colores (DK Super Readers)
by DKHow many colors can you see all around you! Make reading in English and Spanish your superpower with DK&’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your bilingual reading superpowers to learn all about the colors in your world - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Colorful Days - Días de colores is a beautifully designed reader all about the colors all around us, from white snow to red apples, pink flowers to green trees. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills in Spanish and English. Children will love to find out about the colors of the world and search all around for the colors they can find.
Serving Face: Lessons in realness and grace from the world of drag
by Felix Le FreakLet the world's most celebrated drag queens transform and empower you with their sick'ning style, wit, and wisdom.However you want to werk it - out-there eleganza, easy-breezy realness, and everything in between - Serving Face is like the gentle hand of your Drag Mother guiding you towards a life more fabulous.Featuring interviews with 20 artists, it has all the inspiring motivational and practical tips, tricks, and tutorials you need to jack up your confidence and tease out your own special blend of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. So dive in, discover your inner diva, and bring joy, love, and laughter to life's runway!
DK Readers L2: What is the President's Job? (DK Readers Level 2)
by Allison Singer DKFind out what the president does as you learn about the executive branch of government and see what a day in the life of the commander in chief is really like.This leveled DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting political vocabulary and showing how the leader of the United States helps decide the country's laws, what traditions the president takes part in, and how the POTUS meets with other countries to make sure there is peace and goodwill.Travel to Washington, DC, and take a sneak peek inside the Oval Office to see what it takes to be president in What is the President's Job?Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.
Twice As Hard: Navigating Black Stereotypes And Creating Space For Success
by Raphael Sofoluke Opeyemi SofolukeAn inspirational book about what it means to be Black in the working world, with practical steps on how to overcome prejudice to find successThis book is an exercise in building your network. We've spoken to over 40 successful business people to help you gain from their advice and create space for your own personal growth. Twice As Hard is an exploration of Black identity in the working world and a blueprint for success. You will learn what obstacles limit opportunity for Black professional progress, how to understand and overcome racial stereotypes, be productive, find purpose, and ultimately thrive in business.Authors Opeyemi and Raphael Sofoluke explore their own personal brand of ethics, the challenges they have faced in their careers, and the learnings they took from them, before inviting other successful business people in a broad range of industries to share their experiences and the practical measures they take to realise their goals, too. Featuring tips on entrepreneurship, as well as insights on the corporate world, this book aims to empower and inspire Black professionals, get everyone thinking and talking about their actions, and continue the fight for a truly inclusive, understanding society.
Train Like a Fighter: Get MMA Fit Without Taking a Hit
by Cat ZinganoSculpt your body like an MMA pro!You love watching your favorite MMA fighters compete and you'd love to get ripped like them—but without having to actually fight anyone. The good news is you don't have to become a fighter to look like one!In Train Like a Fighter, professional mixed martial artist and UFC legend Cat Zingano offers step-by-step instructions for 60 exercises she uses to get in fighting shape—exercises focused on strengthening your upper body, core, and lower body, as well as full-body training movements.Cat also gives you training programs filled with intense routines built from these exercises—all geared toward helping you reach your fitness and physique goals. At no point in following these programs will you have to take a punch, but once you've completed them, you'll definitely look like you can throw one! This book's features include: * The physical, mental, and emotional benefits to training like an MMA fighter * Proper techniques, starting stances, and common moves, such as jabs, uppercuts, and kicks * The right kinds of gear and equipment to use for training * Exercises for warming up and cooling down for exercises, routines, and programs * Cat Zingano's personal training diet as well as other diet tips
How To Be An Artist (Careers for Kids)
by DKFall in love with art and design! This creative kids book introduces them to the wonderful world of art history and creating art!Discover the artist that lies within through the pages of this children&’s craft book. More than that, this book encourages art as a STEM field and teaches kids the history of art, art theory, and introduces them to the most notable artists who have influenced art movements. How to be an Artist includes fascinating details on the art world and gives children the opportunity to learn key artistic skills. The book includes: • Step-by-step projects, information about artistic movements, and profiles on pioneering artists • Four sections: drawing, painting, crafting, nature, and animating • Information on the educational importance of including art in STEM learning • Over 30 art activities From amateur to artist in no timeCreate your own masterpieces while you learn to paint, draw, and design. How to be an Artist is an exciting introduction to a lifetime of art appreciation. Author Natalie Abadzis includes over 30 activities to encourage and stimulate even the most reluctant young artist. From basics, such as composition and perspective, to the trickier techniques of illusion and paper engineering, to woodwork, photography, and sculpting, this art activity book for kids gets their creative juices flowing. Plus, introductions to artists such as Frida Kahlo, Albrecht Drurer, and Yayoi Kusama will inspire and excite budding artists!Don&’t let the fun stop - discover others in the seriesThe How to be a series is aimed at young readers ages 7-9. These books introduce them to STEM fields such as science, maths, and now art. These books are fun and engaging and make these subjects a pleasure to learn. Other books in this series include How to be a Scientist and How to be a Maths Whizz.