Books published by publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, this comprehensive, clear, and concise guide will show you everything you need to know about working in this challenging—but rewarding— medium. Written by accomplished artist Ray Smith, it paints a clear picture of everything an acrylic artist needs to know, from selecting your colors and working with washes to the alla prima layering technique and exploring new ideas and presenting your art, in only 72 concise pages. The book features hundreds of vivid, crystal-clear full-color photographs, essential for understanding the fine points of such a visual medium. And it offers easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, which teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques. An Introduction to Acrylics is part of the DK Art School series. Each volume of the series focuses on a specific medium and subject, so you can choose precisely what you want to learn — from acrylic figure to oil portrait, and from pastel still life to watercolor landscape.

Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of military history "The Military History Book" chronicles the changing technology and tactics of war from 5,000 years ago to the present day in stunning visual detail. Bringing military history to life like never before, find out all about the battles, leaders and weapons of war that have changed the course of history and shaped the world. From the siege towers and catapults of ancient times to Samurai armour, Russian Kalashnikovs and right up to the unmanned drones and stealth bombers used by today's armed forces, the evolution of battlefield technology is showcased in amazing detail. Plus, get up close with virtual tours of iconic pieces including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. "The Military History Book" is the perfect gift for military enthusiasts of all ages.

Star Wars: the Force Awakens Visual DictionaryThis is the definitive guide to the characters, droids, aliens, and creatures of Star Wars : The Force Awakens. Beautiful photography and clear, authoritative text by Lucasfilm insider Pablo Hidalgo names and explains all the details of costumes, weapons, and accessories. It includes three exclusive, specially commissioned cutaway models produced by Industrial Light & Magic model maker John Goodson. Copyright & Trademark 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Action-packed LEGO(R) sticker book with more than 250 reusable, easy-to-peel stickers. LEGO Star Wars(TM) Yoda's Jedi Army Ultimate Sticker Book is packed with more than 250 colourful stickers of fan favourite Yoda and his Jedi Army. You'll have hours of fun with this LEGO Star Wars(TM) book exploring the exciting world of the Jedi and Star Wars(TM) adding stickers to the colourful scenes inside or creating your own adventures! All the LEGO stickers inside are reusable so decorate your pencil case, bag and other belongings too! You'll learn all about Yoda, his story and powers, plus the rise of the Jedi Army as they battle the Sith! Discover all the amazing LEGO Star Wars(TM) sets, characters, vehicles, weapons and minifigures in the Star Wars(TM) universe with this ultimate LEGO sticker book.

From the earliest tools to the latest technology... Product Information Bursting with cool machines, packed with movies and animations, and loaded with all kinds of gizmos, this journey with author/illustrator David Macaulay explores the fascinating world of history's greatest inventors and explains the workings of more than 150 of their machines and inventions. Visit the Mammoth Storeroom packed with postcards, stationery, sounds, and pictures; or travel with the Great Woolly Mammoth as you uncover the most brilliant and significant inventions from 7,000 BC to the present. Includes a virtual landscape full of clickable items, a 3D terrain map with thousands of links to help you resolve the most puzzling scientific questions - plus you can visit the Mammoth School House to test yourself on all the new and interesting knowledge you've just gained! Product Features 25 videos featuring David Macaulay More than 300 animations 24 Mammoth Movies 3D illustrated landscape More than 70,000 words of text 1,000 illustrations More than 1,000 full-color screens and pop-ups Over one hour of narration and sound effects Interactive Science Test Learn 22 basic principles of science Fully searchable index Links to related concepts and principles Windows Requirements Windows 7, Vista, XP 233 MHz or faster processor 64 MB of RAM 8 MB free Hard Disk space 800 x 600 monitor, 16-bit color 16-bit Sound Card and speakers CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive QuickTime 7 Macintosh Requirements Mac OS 10.4 – 10.6 G3 300 MHz or faster, or Intel processor 64 MB of RAM 8 MB free Hard Disk space 800 x 600 monitor CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

LEGO(R) Star Wars: The Force Awakens(TM) uses LEGO sets to retell the amazing story of the latest Star Wars movie, dazzling young readers by bringing their favourite models and minifigures to life. DK's LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Level 2 Reader stars popular characters both old and new, from Han Solo and Princess Leia, to Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren. It follows the adventures of the galaxy's new heroes as they battle the evil First Order, using dynamic images to recreate key scenes from the movie, and clear, informative text to help childrenimprove their reading skills. (c)2016 the LEGO Group. Manufactured by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group. (c) & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD.