Dorling Kindersley
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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this fascinating and cultural city. Explore imperial palaces, visit unique museums and stunning churches or stroll across the city's bridges: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of St Petersburg with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg: - Over 20 colour maps, plus a pull-out map of the city and transport map, help you navigate with ease; - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need; - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of St Petersburg, designed for every interest and budget; - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of St Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, the Winter Palace and more; - Colour photographs of St Petersburg's palaces, bazaars, ornate architecture, churches and many more; - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Russia's political history, annual festivals, beliefs and traditions; - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Vasilevskiy Island, Petrogradskaya, Palace Embankment, Gostinyy Dvor, Sennaya Ploshchad and further afield; - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus visa and health information, and a useful phrasebook. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Russia's cultural capital.

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Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser known gems to techniques and themes. Offering a comprehensive overview of Western artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories, "Art: A Visual History" is packed full of large, full-colour images of iconic works and lesser-known gems. Exploring every era, from 30,000BCE to the present, it includes features on the major schools and movements, as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces - from Botticelli's Primavera to J.M.W. Turner's The Fighting Temeraire. With detailed referencing, crisp reproductions and a fresh design, this beautiful book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in art history - from first-time gallery goers to knowledgeable art enthusiasts. What makes great art? Discover the answer now, with "Art: A Visual History".

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The ultimate guide to classic bakes and modern favourites that doesn't just tell you what to do - it shows you. What's the difference between beating and folding? What should "soft peaks" look like? How do you line a pastry crust? When it comes to baking, knowing what an instruction means can be the difference between a showstopper and a soggy bottom. That's where Complete Baking comes in. Each of the 80 classic recipes in this essential collection is fully illustrated, with photographs of every stage of the baking process. See what other baking books only tell you: how to knead dough, rub together butter and flour, and create a pastry lattice to top a pie or tart. Then try your hand at more than 250 variations on those classics, or use them as inspiration to build on what you've learned and experiment with your own baking creations. If you're spoilt for choice, at-a-glance recipe choosers help you find the right recipe for any occasion, while tips on freezing help you to prepare your bakes ahead of time. With sweet and savoury recipes that everyone will enjoy, it's time to roll up your sleeves, flour your work surface, and whip up something superb with "Complete Baking".

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Learn how to speak fluent Arabic in an easy and fun way in just 12 weeks. This indispensable guide also comes with a free audio app for Apple and Android phones, featuring native speech that enables you to hone your pronunciation. Whether you're beginning from the scratch or looking to polish your existing knowledge, "15 Minute Arabic" is a quick and convenient option for learning the language. This book features 12 themed chapters broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of everyday situations to help you conduct your business or travel smoothly. Jargon-free, straightforward instructions equip you to converse with ease, whether you're shopping for groceries, trying to find accommodation, ordering tea at a cafe, or sightseeing around town. Each lesson combines Arabic vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for comprehensive learning. The guide also includes an English-Arabic dictionary, an extensive menu of popular Arabic dishes, and excellent "review and repeat" exercises at the end of each chapter to test yourself and track your progress. Packed with cultural tips, neatly labelled images of everyday life objects, conversational advice, and grammar explanations, 15 Minute Arabic is the go to book for mastering the Arabic language.

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The ideal Spanish language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks! The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Spanish fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socialising to doing business. Each lesson combines Spanish vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. This course in a handy-sized book comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Spanish speakers. The book also includes a menu guide and a two language dictionary for quick reference when you're out and about. Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, including a warm-up box to reinforce what you've already learned and "words to remember" lists that you can hide with the book's front cover flap to hide, remember, and check again. Become a confident speaker in topics such as introductions, food and drink, travel, work, health, and much more.

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Small but spectacular, the Emerald Isle dazzles from coast to coast. Whether youre seeking the surreal beauty of the Giants Causeway, the historic halls of Trinity College or the perfect pub to enjoy a pint of Guinness, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Ireland has to offer. Small but spectacular, the Emerald Isle dazzles from coast to coast. Beloved by Hollywood filmmakers, Irelands dramatic beauty will be recognizable to visitors as the backdrop of Star Wars and Game of Thrones. The cities, meanwhile, beckon with the promise of cosy pubs and charming locals. And with Belfast and Dublin offering their own unique identities and rich histories, Irelands two capitals are sure not to disappoint. Our updated guide brings Ireland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the countrys iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Weve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. Youll discover:-our pick of Irelands must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating Ireland easy-easy-to-follow itineraries-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-colour-coded chapters to every part of Ireland, from Donegal to Dublin, Cork to Kilkenny -our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goPlanning a city break? Try our pocket-friendly DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dublin for top 10 lists to all things Dublin.