A beautifully illustrated newly revised guide to the underwater world of the Earth's oceans.

Introducing the most comprehensive, visual, and accessible ocean encyclopedia available on the market!

Ocean: The Definitive Visual Guide is illustrated with a blend of beautiful and informative artworks, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life.
Thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world.

Dive deep into the depths of these pages as you explore:

- Unique illustrated directory sections spotlight important sites and species
- Double-page feature spreads explore interaction between people and the environment
- 16-page picture essay and 13 double-page images showcase the best in ocean photography
- Covers physical oceanography, marine biology, and the impact humans are having on the oceans
- Reliable reference thoroughly authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History

A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters look at key environments - from the seashore out to the open ocean - and the main groups of ocean life. The final chapter is a detailed, 60-page atlas of the world's oceans and seas, illustrated with maps compiled from satellite measurements of the ocean floor!

More than 285,000 copies have been sold since publication of the first edition in 2006, but now thoroughly updated to include the latest research on ocean science and profiles of newly discovered species, Ocean remains an indispensable, all-encompassing visual guide to the marine world.

A must-have volume for readers aged 14+, whether students looking for an introduction to the scientific study of the oceans, or schools and colleges looking for a library purchase to support students of geography and Earth sciences. Doubling up as a perfect gift purchase for the ocean lover in your life, this reliable reference book can be enjoyed by the entire family!

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Celebrate the history of design with this stunning visual guide

What makes a truly good design? This comprehensive reference guide explores the evolution of design through the key designers, manufacturers, objects and the movements they inspired - from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.

Design is all around us, from the chairs we use at work, to the crockery we eat on and the cars we drive. The pages of this book are packed with fabulous images of objects, technology, prints, buildings, and interiors that will help you explore the fascinating history of design movements, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular.

Explore the big historical moments in design such as the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, mid-century modern and contemporary movements. This reference book will show you how each one began, its philosophy, and its visual style. This volume also includes all of the great names and manufacturers who have influenced the field of design such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra in extraordinary detail.

This glorious and comprehensive view of classic design includes:

- Timelines of key historical design movements
- Visually stunning image catalogues that celebrate innovation in glassware, posters, typography, furniture, and much more!
- Profiles of key designers, manufacturers and iconic objects over the last 150 years.

Design is Thinking Made Visual

Expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. A true celebration of classic design - and the perfect gift for design lovers of any age.

Discover more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art.

Introducing Art: The Definitive Visual Guide - an invaluable reference book that spans 30,000 years of global art history, from cave paintings to contemporary art, and showcases the works of over 700 artists in striking detail to truly bring the artwork to life. Each artistic movement, from the Italian Renaissance to Impressionism to Graffiti Art, is explained in clear detail with descriptions of their origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, while graphics, overlays, and detailed close-ups, show readers how to "read" composition and subject matter, and explain the specifics of the techniques and methods the artist used to create their masterpieces.

The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilisations, right the way up until modern-day artwork, so there's something for everyone to explore, learn and love. From Romanticism in the 19th Century, to Realism in the 20th Century, whether it's Pop Art or Expressionism, Minimalism and so much more - the beautiful full-colour illustrations and striking imagery, make this art book the perfect gift for the art and history lover in your life, as well as an ideal coffee table book.

Doubling up as a riveting reference book for anyone with an interest in art history who wants to gain a broader knowledge of the subject, as well as the perfect classroom companion in schools, libraries and more, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf.

Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover:

- Over 2500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures
- Stunning artwork from more than 700 artists
- 'Closer Look' sections offer detailed analysis of key paintings

About the Authors:

Andrew Graham Dixon (spokesperson and consultant) is one of the leading art critics and presenters of arts television programmes in the English-speaking world. He has presented numerous landmark series on art for the BBC, including the acclaimed A History of British Art, Renaissance, and Art of Eternity, as well as numerous individual documentaries on art and artists. For more than 20 years, he has published a weekly column on art, first in the Independent and, more recently, in the Sunday Telegraph. He has written a number of books on subjects ranging from medieval painting and sculpture, to contemporary art.
Ian Chilvers (consultant) is a writer and editor whose books include The Oxford Dictionary of Art, The Baroque and Neoclassical Age, and A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art. He was the specialist consultant for the 17th- and 18th-century chapters of this book.

Discover more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art.

Introducing Art: The Definitive Visual Guide - an invaluable reference book that spans 30,000 years of global art history, from cave paintings to contemporary art, and showcases the works of over 700 artists in striking detail to truly bring the artwork to life. Each artistic movement, from the Italian Renaissance to Impressionism to Graffiti Art, is explained in clear detail with descriptions of their origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, while graphics, overlays, and detailed close-ups, show readers how to "read" composition and subject matter, and explain the specifics of the techniques and methods the artist used to create their masterpieces.

The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilisations, right the way up until modern-day artwork, so there's something for everyone to explore, learn and love. From Romanticism in the 19th Century, to Realism in the 20th Century, whether it's Pop Art or Expressionism, Minimalism and so much more - the beautiful full-colour illustrations and striking imagery, make this art book the perfect gift for the art and history lover in your life, as well as an ideal coffee table book.

Doubling up as a riveting reference book for anyone with an interest in art history who wants to gain a broader knowledge of the subject, as well as the perfect classroom companion in schools, libraries and more, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf.

Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover:

- Over 2500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures
- Stunning artwork from more than 700 artists
- 'Closer Look' sections offer detailed analysis of key paintings

About the Authors:

Andrew Graham Dixon (spokesperson and consultant) is one of the leading art critics and presenters of arts television programmes in the English-speaking world. He has presented numerous landmark series on art for the BBC, including the acclaimed A History of British Art, Renaissance, and Art of Eternity, as well as numerous individual documentaries on art and artists. For more than 20 years, he has published a weekly column on art, first in the Independent and, more recently, in the Sunday Telegraph. He has written a number of books on subjects ranging from medieval painting and sculpture, to contemporary art.
Ian Chilvers (consultant) is a writer and editor whose books include The Oxford Dictionary of Art, The Baroque and Neoclassical Age, and A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art. He was the specialist consultant for the 17th- and 18th-century chapters of this book.

Celebrate the history of design with this stunning visual guide

What makes a truly good design? This comprehensive reference guide explores the evolution of design through the key designers, manufacturers, objects and the movements they inspired - from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.

Design is all around us, from the chairs we use at work, to the crockery we eat on and the cars we drive. The pages of this book are packed with fabulous images of objects, technology, prints, buildings, and interiors that will help you explore the fascinating history of design movements, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular.

Explore the big historical moments in design such as the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, mid-century modern and contemporary movements. This reference book will show you how each one began, its philosophy, and its visual style. This volume also includes all of the great names and manufacturers who have influenced the field of design such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra in extraordinary detail.

This glorious and comprehensive view of classic design includes:

- Timelines of key historical design movements
- Visually stunning image catalogues that celebrate innovation in glassware, posters, typography, furniture, and much more!
- Profiles of key designers, manufacturers and iconic objects over the last 150 years.

Design is Thinking Made Visual

Expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. A true celebration of classic design - and the perfect gift for design lovers of any age.

Dive into an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. Featuring an incredible mix of 3-D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate a wealth of ancient species, from the earliest primitive life forms to great dinosaurs, early mammals, and even the first humans.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is a beautifully crafted encyclopedia of prehistoric species that the whole family can enjoy. In the pages of this unique book of natural history, you'll find:

- A detailed catalogue of over 500 animals, plants, fungi and microbes with illustrations and fact files unmatched by any other book on the market
- Double-page features that take you on a close-up tour of some of the most fascinating fossils and skeletons
- Clear and crisp CGI reconstructions give a new life to some of the oldest identified species, allowing you to visualise them as they would have existed on Earth
- Richly annotated artworks displaying geological processes including how Earth formed and how fossils are preserved in rock

This richly illustrated catalogue starts with the first Precambrian microbes and traces the evolution of life through mass extinctions and ice ages. As well as dinosaurs, it features extinct plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, conjuring up a series of past worlds. The book also explores geological time and examines how fossils preserve the story of evolution.

This newly updated edition of DK's Prehistoric (2009) features updated information on hundreds of life forms, with a scattering of new entries - including the jellyfish Haootia, and the early Cretaceous mammal Ambolestes. Artists' impressions of the living, breathing animals have also been updated according to the latest findings about colouring, feathers, and scales.

Combining stunning visuals and clear text, Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is not only packed with fascinating prehistoric facts and species, it's beautifully foiled cover will take pride of place on your coffee table. The ideal gift for dinosaur enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages that will be treasured for years to come.

The definitive guide to the history of fashion.

From Ancient Egypt and Marie Antionette to Alexander McQueen and Chanel, this visual fashion design book charts the evolution of clothing and shows how every generation reinvents fashion!

The fashion industry is yours to explore! Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images, and commissioned photography, Fashion takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries! It catalogues the history of what people wear - revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world - and celebrating everything from costumes to haute couture.

Now fully revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated book about fashion includes recent subjects of interest including the increased role of social media, fast fashion, sustainable fashion, and the drive for improved diversity and beauty ideals. The illustrated glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index help make this page-turning fashion book an indispensable work of reference for any fashion student or fashionista's shelf.

Look out for more titles in The Definitive Visual Guide series from DK. Experience the power of art and take a guided tour of the world's most influential paintings in Art, or celebrate the history and evolution of design movements in Design.

The perfect fashion coffee table book! Here's what you'll find inside:

- Covers the most important and iconic fashion periods in vivid detail, from ancient times to the present day, in extensive catalogue spreads
- From a crinoline to a Givenchy gown, specially photographed "virtual tours" of classic pieces spotlight the details that make up a masterpiece
- Profiles showcase the key styles and works of trailblazing designers, describing how they have influenced the clothes we wear
- Beautiful double-page images from fashion archives show how people have embraced fashion in every era and place fashion in its cultural context

Bring the diversity and drama of the bird world to life with this encyclopedic new edition.

A must-have for every avian enthusiast, this catalogue showcases thousands of bird species pictured in their native environment.

Shot by photographers around the globe, the vivid images are accompanied by in-depth introductions to all 40 of the world's newly reclassified bird orders. Compiled by a team of experts and revised by BirdLife International, Bird provides the most up to date and comprehensive photographic tour of the wondrous world of birds. Dive in and you will find:

- A bird by bird catalogue of more than 1,280 species, each with a description, data file, and distribution map
- An introduction describing bird biology in beautiful visual detail.
- Feature spreads showcasing the planet's most impressive sites for birdwatching
- Photographic essays that display the best in bird photography

Discover the world of the skies!

Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, Bird's photographic catalogue features species from hummingbirds to monkey-eating eagles, organised in taxonomic order.

Immerse yourself in the life of birds; read about their migrations, anatomy, feeding and breeding. All this, and special features on the world's most sought after bird watching locations, make this "A must-have reference for every bird enthusiast" - BBC Wildlife Magazine.

Whether you're an avian expert who knows your Accipitriformes (birds of prey) from your Falconiformes (falcons and caracaras), or are simply a nature lover wanting to learn more, you won't find a more detailed or comprehensive photographic bird book than this.

What's new?

After a major reclassification of all birds, this new edition is the only guide currently in print covering the new system of 40 bird orders and 140+ families, including an updated catalogue with newly discovered species. Reviewed by the experts at BirdLife International, you can be sure that you are getting the latest knowledge of bird biology and classification.

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