Dorling Kindersley
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From Jack the Ripper to the modern day drug cartels, discover the most notorious crimes and criminals in history. With a foreword by bestselling crime author Peter James, The Crime Book explores over 100 crimes and examines the science, psychology and sociology of criminal behaviour. See the gory details of each crime and how it was solved, with renowned quotes and detailed criminal profiles letting you delve into the criminal mind. The Crime Book looks at the big ideas and concepts in criminology spanning from pirates, kidnapping and political plots to modern con artists, serial killers and rogue traders, including the Black Dahlia investigation, the Mississippi Scheme, and the notorious Jeffrey Dahmer. The Crime Book is the perfect introduction to law enforcement and criminology across history's most infamous crimes.

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English for Everyone is an exciting and comprehensive self-study course for adults learning English as a foreign language. This course is a unique new series with a visual, engaging, and easy to follow style to make the English language easy to learn. Learn business English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. This unique course is easy to use, starting at beginner level and working up to advanced English to help you grow in confidence as you learn. This Business English Beginner Course Book introduces business topics such as meetings and presentations, telephone language, company history, and business lunches. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and Android/iOS apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand. Perfect for personal study or to support exams including TOEFL and IELTS, English for Everyone is suitable for all levels of English language learners.

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Embark on a tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works, from prehistoric cave paintings to performance art with The Art Book, the latest in the stunning Big Ideas series. The Art Book explores the most celebrated artworks by history's most influential painters, sculptors, and artists with stunning visuals and insightful quotes. Discover profiles of the most important artists from across the globe, stretching from the prehistoric Altamira cave paintings and Chinese jade carvings to movements including impressionism, symbolism, and cubism. Understand the ideas which inspired masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more, with The Art Book's fascinating coverage of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art, from ancient history to the modern day.

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Immerse yourself into the world of cinema and discover action-packed chases, epic journeys, and tear-jerking moments. Get the popcorn popping and keep the movies coming! From box office hits and cult classics to romcoms and thrillers, this is your go-to guide to movies, directors, genres and styles. This ultimate movie guide profiles more than 100 of the most significant films ever made and brings cinema to life in true blockbuster fashion. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories about timeless classics like Citizen Kane and The Godfather, and take a front-row seat at lavish blockbusters like Star Wars or Titanic. - Lists of top 10 film recommendations - What to watch boxes that explore specific plot lines, scenes, and images - Trivia sections to test your knowledge on Oscar-winning movies, biggest flops and banned films. - Explains complex methods of film-making in familiar, non-technical jargon. - High-resolution photography and stills allow for a deeper understanding of the nature of film-making. Each page of this film book takes you on a journey through the ever-changing landscape of cinema - from Hollywood to Bollywood and everything in between. It includes every film-making school from across the globe, behind-the-scenes shots, profiles of 100 influential directors, and lists more than 100 of the greatest movies ever made! Lights. Camera. Action! Whether you enjoy art films or sci-fi, going to the cinema or watching movies on Netflix, The Film Book covers it all. Its perfect for inspiring your next movie night!This updated version covers the best films and directors of the last 10 years, along with new discoveries in the history of cinema since the last edition from 2011. Its the ultimate gift for any film buff or critic.

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Meet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this illustrated storybook that teaches young children about the importance of the Moon and how valuable each of us really is. Space can be lonely, so Moon likes to watch people down on Earth. There's just one problem: when Sun is out, everybody on Earth is happy to see him, but when Moon is out, everyone goes to sleep. This makes Moon upset. What Moon doesn't know is that little Lucy loves to look up at Moon, and one clear night she sees that Moon has disappeared. Can Lucy find Moon and will Moon learn just how much everybody actually loves her? With colourful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this book will inspire and captivate young readers with it's timely and ultimately uplifting message about how valuable everyone is and how much we mean to the people around us. It also teaches children about why the Moon is so important to our lives. A perfect bedtime story and addition to every child's bookshelf.