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Do you know all four Beatles? Who was the drummer for the Sex Pistols? Play Come Together to test your knowledge of the world’s greatest rock bands or effortlessly learn a little music trivia.

Collect illustrated cards of 52 iconic rock stars and arrange them in their groups to win. The accompanying booklet relates the fascinating stories behind each band.

Based on Happy Families, this game is the perfect gift for all rock fans of all ages.

About the Author

Stéphane Manel is a Paris-based illustrator who has studied at the École Supérieure d’Arts Graphiques and the École Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs, both in Paris. His previous clients include Nike, Coca Cola, Vogue and the French culture magazine Les Inrockuptibles.

The most complete boating instruction book ever to be published.

From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, this volume will prove to be the most indispensable guide for anyone interested in boating and seamanship. This monumental guide to being safe on the water is produced in full color, featuring more than 600 photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. This complete resource offers in-depth coverage of hull design, canoes and kayaks, boat construction, motors, trailers, boat maintenance, preparing for winter storage or spring launching, boating electronics, anchors and moorings, safety procedures, avoiding seasickness, and first-aid advice. Coverage of seamanship extends to include all nautical skills from knot tying to dead reckoning. The book also details in-depth navigation and complete U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship clearly explains and illustrates the most successful techniques for skippering any vessel—from kayak to offshore powerboat. This book is a must-have reference guide for both novice and experienced sailors and boaters, as well as any person planning to be on the water —  whether freshwater or marine — for the first time.

About the Author:

Vin T. Sparano is the author of Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia. He is editor emeritus of Outdoor Life and has written and edited eighteen books about the outdoors. In 2009, Sparano was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Fisherman’s Conservation Association, and in 2013 he was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

At DK, we understand that your pony or horse probably means the world to you, and that's why we bring you a practical tried-and-tested guide to every aspect of equine care!

It's no secret that horses are supremely beautiful and intelligent beings. With the right care, they can form an incredibly rewarding bond with you!

The Complete Horse Care Manual is written by experienced vet and horse specialist, Colin Vogel.
It offers a guide to horse anatomy and shows you how to interpret their body language and prevent them becoming frightened or bored, explaining how to deal with common problems and unwanted behaviours.

Dive straight in to discover:

-Full-colour illustrations with over 650 specially- commissioned diagrams
-Step-by-step photography demonstrating every aspect of horse care from grooming to mucking out
-Revised feeding sections to reflect the latest thinking on equine dietary requirements
-Up-to-date advice on horseshoes, microchipping and identification
-Reviewed medical information providing latest guidelines on immunization and horse healthcare

This horse care book will show you step-by-step how to catch, handle and groom horses, and how to keep them well-fed and watered. It advises you on the correct kit to buy, and how to keep all your tack and equipment in top condition. When a horse is ill, we understand that it's a worrying time, but this indispensable manual offers reassuring advice, including when to call the vet, and how to administer first aid.
Featuring suggested daily routines and tips on shoeing and hoof care, The Complete Horse Care Manual has everything you need to keep a horse healthy, safe and happy!

A must-have volume for both new and experienced owners, this indispensable guide to horse care proves the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life, with an easy-to-use format for quick reference and beautifully-coloured illustrations throughout.

Jam-packed with practical suggestions for daily, monthly and annual routines, this handy horse manual features tonnes of tips and tricks that can help keep your horse healthy and comfortable throughout the year.

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Learn all there is to know about horse riding, from horse care and show jumping to mastering dressage.

Suitable for both novice and advanced riders, and for equestrian fans of all ages, this book will guide you through every stage of the riding process from the first time in the saddle to advanced riding skills.

Featuring all of the latest techniques and equipment, this comprehensive and fully updated edition covers everything you need to know about basic horse training, dressage training, and mental and physical preparation - for both horse and rider - as well as how to find and develop your ultimate horse.

Dive deeper into this brilliant book about horses:

- llustrated in full colour throughout, with specially commissioned photographic sequences and artworks that show every riding technique with unparalleled clarity.
- Includes detailed, updated sections on dressage, showjumping, cross country, and young horse training as well as how to find and develop your ultimate horse.
- Combines a practical approach to technique - including illustrated troubleshooting sections - with a deep understanding, and invaluable analysis, of horse behaviour.
- Presents standard riding methods in a fresh and imaginative way with overlapping "action" photo sequences.
- Explains the symbiotic relationship between horse and rider that is at the heart of all successful riding.

Presented in spectacular visual detail, it is the ultimate guide to perfecting your equestrian skills. Featuring tips from internationally renowned horse trainer William Micklem, Complete Horse Riding Manual is a truly thoroughbred guide that is a must-have for any horse lover.

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A startling look at the golden age of surgery through gruesome yet beautiful technical illustrations and paintings from the Wellcome Collection, written by the bestselling author of The Sick Rose

The 19th century saw a complete transformation of the practice and reputation of surgery. This fascinating book follows its increasingly optimistic evolution, drawing on the very best examples of rare surgical textbooks, with a focus on the extraordinary visual materials, held by the Wellcome Collection.

Unnerving and graphic, yet beautifully rendered, these fascinating illustrations include step-by-step surgical techniques paired with medical instruments and painted depictions of operations in progress. Arranged for the layman from head to toe, and accompanied by an authoritative, eloquent and inspiring narrative from medical historian Richard Barnett, this is an engrossing and enlightening volume.

Bored of the same old dinner-party chitchat? Spice up your soirées, impress your guests and show up your brother-in-law with these hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, after-dinner tricks and challenges.

Twenty-one handsome cards presented in a beautiful gift tin illustrate each technique along with step-by-step instructions and explanations of the science behind the tricks. From sabring a bottle of champagne to hammering a needle through a coin, each of these tricks is guaranteed to wow your guests.

About the Author:

Kendra Wilson is the author of My Garden is a Car Park and Other Design Dilemmas, and co-author of The Book of the Dog and The Book of the Bird for Laurence King. Her writing has also appeared in Gardenista, The Sunday Times and House & Garden.

Bored of the same old dinner-party chitchat? Spice up your soirées, impress your guests and show up your brother-in-law with Dangerous Experiments for After Dinner, a book full of hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, after-dinner tricks and challenges.

Twenty-one daredevil tricks are illustrated along with step-by-step instructions and explanations of the science behind them. From sabering a bottle of champagne to hammering a needle through a coin, each of these feats is guaranteed to wow your guests.

The definitive architecture travel guide that lets you visit 1,000 of today's most must-see contemporary buildings – whether at home or on the road

Featuring 1,000 of today's most compelling buildings by the world's finest architects, Destination: Architecture is an unparalleled and comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to get more out of their travels. No journey, from a long weekend to a long-haul trip, would be complete without this expertly curated 'who's who' of the most exciting architecture in the world. Each building is illustrated with a single image and accompanied by a brief description, with addresses, websites, and opening details. It's the best way to find and enjoy contemporary built culture on every continent.

Dirty DIY is a book of sexy postcards for adults to write/draw/otherwise complete and give to their partners/lovers. Activities such as “When I think about you I.....” or partially drawn illustrations with missing bits, will prompt even the most reticent to get in touch with the creative lover within. Lucy Kirk’s drawings are edgy and bold, but have a humour and warmth that will bring out the sweetest pornographer in us all.

About the author:

Lucy Kirk is a London-based illustrator whose distinctive line has found favour with everyone from children’s fashion brands to clients including Grindr. Her work has been critically acclaimed on It’s Nice That and Brown Paper Bag.

Discover Berlin - a cosmopolitan capital with a vibrant spirit.

Whether you want to get cultural on Museum Island, explore Berlin's complex history at Checkpoint Charlie, walk in the footsteps of royalty at Schloss Charlottenburg, or sample a tantalizing array of street food from around the globe, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes it easy to experience all that Berlin has to offer.

From the Brandenburg Gate to the TV Tower, Berlin boasts an incredible array of iconic sights, as well as a world-renowned arts scene which has cemented the city's reputation as the European capital of cool. Beyond the centre, Berlin offers beautiful green spaces and idyllic lakes which provide the perfect tonic to the excitement of the city.

Our updated guide brings Berlin 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 city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

- our pick of Berlin's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of Berlin, from Unter den Linden and Alexanderplatz to the quiet charms of Prenzlauer Berg and even further afield
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Germany. Want the best of Berlin in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Berlin.

About the Author:

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.
DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.
Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.
DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries

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Planning your trip to Croatia? Look no further.

Whether you want to walk the medieval walls of scene-stealing Dubrovnik, sail from one idyllic island to another, or café-hop around artsy Zagreb, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Croatia has to offer.

Croatia is a country of rich heritage and spectacular surroundings - think tranquil coastline and breathtaking national parks, historic sites and modern art museums. Our newly updated guide brings all of this - and more - to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations.

Our recently updated guide brings Croatia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

You'll discover:

- our pick of Croatia's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- more than 600 photographs and illustrations
- detailed maps and walks, which make navigating the country easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- more than 10 detailed maps
- expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of Croatia, from Dubrovnik to Split, Pula to Zagreb
- new lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you go

Have less time or on a city break? Try our pocket-friendly Top 10 guide to Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast for a detailed breakdown of Croatia's charming city.

About the Author:

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.
DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.
Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.
DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries

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Discover some of the most inspiring business, shops, and hospitality ideas changing the face of entrepreneurship.

Discover outstanding businesses and the unique entrepreneurs who have brought them to life, from local Mescal producers to global food influencers. Dream Businesses showcases a diverse range of innovative entrepreneurs through photo-led features, providing readers with a glimpse into the extraordinary world of these businesses and the individuals who conceived them. In collaboration with Courier Media, this book takes you on a global journey, introducing a new generation that is changing the face of entrepreneurship.

About the Author:

Courier Media is the defining media brand for a new generation who want to live and work on their own terms. Based in London, Courier has been telling insightful and inspiring stories of modern business through print, podcasts, events and more since launching in 2013. This is their third book with gestalten, following up to The World's Best Shops and Work Better. Live Smarter. Be Happier.

East Coasting is the ultimate illustrated guide to road-tripping up through historic New England, and the must-visit spots along the way.

This beautifully illustrated guide to roadtripping through New England spans Connecticut to Maine and explores inland destinations in Vermont, New Hampshire, weekend trips to the Berkshires, and even crosses over the Canadian border to Nova Scotia.

In the spirit of Danielle Kroll's Pacific Coasting (Artisan 2021), East Coasting is a fun ride. All across New England, there's so much to see and do--Mystic, Providence, Salem, Portland, must-visit museums, bookstores, fooderies, and more. Go antiquing in Stonington, CT. Take a quick ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard. Visit Horseneck Beach, MA, on a glorious summer morning. A weekend getaway to Portland, ME, is a must, where you can feast your way through the city. And is there any better time than autumn, when the whole of New England is alight with changing leaves. Unless it's a beautiful snowy winter day in New Hampshire or Vermont, with its pristine beauty and opportunities for winter sporting.

East Coasting is for those who reside in New England, who want to visit New England, who need a gift for someone who loves New England, and for armchair travelers alike..

About the Authors:

Christine Chitnis is a writer and photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. She is the author of Patterns of India (Clarkson Potter, 2020), and of the upcoming Patterns of Portugal (Clarkson Potter, Spring 2024). Christine is also a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Elle, Martha Stewart Living, Travel + Leisure, and Condé Nast Traveler.

Monica Dorazewski is an illustrator and artist and finds inspiration in nature, travel, and flea markets. While a painting student at SCAD, she turned to graphic design and illustration as a means of artistic expression, and has since expanded her passions to include collage, sewing, and repeat pattern making. She currently resides in Delaware.

A gorgeous deck of fully functional tarot cards based on traditional tarot iconography, illustrated with an erotic twist by Sofie Birkin. Her bold characters and bright, playful images prioritize inclusive representation, encourage daydreams, and aim to empower.

Along with the fully illustrated cards, a booklet explains in detail how to interpret the cards and conduct your own readings. Gain insight into what lies ahead and which opportunities to watch for, along with a fresh perspective on your love life.

About the Authors:

Sofie is a queer British illustrator living in Denver. She has created queer and trans inclusive illustrations for Bloomsbury, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Badoo and Nobrow, and uses her work to promote the gay agenda whenever possible. The Fickle Finger of Fate are a collective of Old-Time fortune tellers.

A practical and inspirational guide to planning every kind of off-road cycling experience, based on the author’s first-hand experience of cycling from the UK to Hong Kong

Joshua Cunningham spent eleven months cycling from the UK to Hong Kong, a journey that took him through twenty-six countries and across 21,000 kilometres of the Eurasian landmass. He captured thousands of breathtaking photographs and acquired the wealth of invaluable experience he shares here, from how to arrange travel and select the best bike to what to pack for each climate and terrain, and how to choose and navigate the route. Equal parts travelogue and practical guide, this exhilarating account divides the stages of his tour into five chapters, each focusing on a specific geographical environment: forest, desert, mountain, tropical and urban.

Packaged in a travel-friendly format, Escape by Bike will be an essential source of inspiration to cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who is interested in planning their own cycling adventure, large or small.

Contents List:

Introduction: Overland by Bike • 1. Forests • 2. Mountains • 3. Deserts • 4. Tropics • 5. Cities • Technical Information

About the Author:

Joshua Cunningham is a writer, photographer and consultant who specializes in cycling, fitness, travel and adventure. He has worked in the editorial teams for Cyclist magazine and Bikes Etc, and his photography appears online and in print for both sport and travel magazines.