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Books published by publisher DK ADULT

  • Butterflies and Moths

    David J. Carter

    Paperback (DK ADULT, March 15, 1992)
    Identify butterflies and moths with this handy reference guide. The Dorling Kindersley Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, Dorling Kindersley Handbooks make identification easy and accurate.
  • Watercolor Color

    Ray Campbell Smith

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, March 15, 1993)
    Covers color mixing, complementary colors, composition, high- and low-key colors, seasonal light, and abstract color
  • Birds' Eggs

    Michael Walters

    Paperback (DK ADULT, )
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  • Gemstones

    Cally Hall

    Paperback (DK ADULT, March 15, 1994)
    Over 130 gemstones are depicted with description, occurrence, composition, crystal structure, luster, and other details.
  • Perspective

    Alison Cole

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1992)
    Full-color photographs depict examples of perspective in art throughout the ages in a work that examines Alberti's "discovery" of linear perspective and its shaping of art, from Alberti to the visual explosion of pop art. 35,000 first printing.
  • National Audubon Society North American Birdfeeder Handbook: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Feeding, and Observing Birds in Your Yard

    Robert Burton

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, March 15, 1992)
    Photographic portraits and descriptions of eighty commonly observed North American birds complement a detailed guide to creating a bird-friendly environment, with tips on feeders, nestboxes, birdbaths, recipes, and bird identification.
  • Cats

    David Alderton

    Paperback (DK ADULT, May 15, 2002)
    An illustrated look at cats discusses the appearance, habits, and development of more than five hundred species of cat.
  • Olive Oil

    Charles Quest-Ritson

    Paperback (DK ADULT, April 3, 2006)
    An in-depth overview of olive oil and olive products from around the world provides a country by country, region by region look at the major producers--from the Mediterranean to Australia--as well as locator maps, vintage guides, tasting notes, and information about each olive-growing area.
  • Color

    Alison Cole

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1993)
    Discusses the nature of color, traces the history of art techniques and materials, and looks at color symbolism, color and space, and color relationships
  • James Bond Encyclopedia

    DK Publishing

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, Oct. 19, 2009)
    Fully updated with new content on Quantum of Solace, the James Bond Encyclopedia is the resource for everything Bond. 007 [Gun Logo] and related James Bond Trademarks © 1962-2009 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. All rights reserved. 007 [Gun Logo] and related James Bond Trademarks are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC, licensed by EON Productions Limited.
  • Whales Dolphins and Porpoises

    Mark Carwardine

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, March 15, 1995)
    Offers advice on observing and identifying these marine mammals, and describes characteristics, behavior, and range for a variety of species
  • KISS Guide to Astrology

    Derek Parker, Julia Parker

    Paperback (DK ADULT, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Explores the history of astrology and the key characteristics of each sun sign, explains how to draw up and interpret a birth chart, and use astrology to maximize one's strengths.