Dorling Kindersley The DC Comics Encyclopedia. New Edition Scott Melanie, Manning Matthew K., Wiacek Stephen

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Is Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies? • Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and Super Hero teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more • The DC Comics Universe changed forever following their epic Rebirth event, and so did the characters. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key storylines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics. It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery

All the facts that really matter about the heroes and villains of the DC Comics Universe. And then some! • Discover Superman's strangest powers and Batman's top death-defying escapes! Find out who wins when Wonder Woman and Cheetah go head to head. Check out the Joker's best and worst days! Explore Aquaman's Atlantis and the darkest corners of Arkham Asylum! Every page is jam-packed with eye-popping revelations and fun info • "DC Comics: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know" is sure to enthral DC Comics fans of all ages

Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and the intrepid pioneers who made a dream become reality • Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of aeroplanes and aviation, and how this groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century • Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way to the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first aeroplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire • The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit

The Little Book of Psychology clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science. How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? • With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, quotations from all the major thinkers, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these have shaped our knowledge of the human mind. All the schools of psychology are covered from cognitive to behavioural psychology making this ideal for students or for anyone with a general interest in this popular area • If you're fascinated by the human mind then The Little Book of Psychology will get you thinking in this brand new portable format

The ultimate step-by-step manual for getting the most out of your digital camera • Have you ever looked back on your digital photos to find out that what you thought was a stunning sunset picture was nothing more than some blobs and blurs? Then this may be the book for you! • Take your photography skills and techniques to the next level with this inspiring and informative guide for budding photographers with a basic level of experience and technical grounding • This all-encompassing guide covers a comprehensive range of topics, from experimenting with lenses, exposure and aperture, to innovative post-production techniques, these step-by-step tutorials show you how to master the functions on your cameras, and develop exciting new techniques along the way!

The Charlatans' Tim Burgess invites you to the greatest listening party of all time • In 2020 when the world was forced to hit pause on live in-person gigs, Tim Burgess found an ingenious way to bring people together by inviting artists and bands, from Paul McCartney and New Order to Michael Kiwanuka and Kylie, to host real-time album playbacks via Twitter • Relive 100 of the most memorable listening parties here with stories from bands and fans, rarely seen backstage images, • and unique insider info from those who created these iconic albums • "Hey Twitter, let's all say a big thanks to Tim for these brilliant events this year! We really needed them. So much great music being talked about.'" - Sir Paul McCartney • "Twitter being used for something really positive." - Mary Beard

Introduce your child to more than 90 Bible characters and encourage a life-long love of God's word • From Adam and Eve in the Old Testament to the stories of Jesus and the disciples in the New Testament, this is the ultimate visual guide to key characters in one of the most important books ever written • From leaders and prophets to judges and apostles, learn the importance of the people of the Bible through detailed profiles. This Bible storybook retells the story of each character and explains their teachings and key quotations in a clear and simple way • Packed with bright, colourful illustrations that bring these characters to life, this fascinating Bible reference book will capture any young reader's imagination and heart • Open the pages of this children's biblical encyclopedia and discover why it's a treasure that belongs in every Christian home

This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop knowledge shop for the digital age - clear, simple, accurate and unbiased • This book is a comprehensive guide to a huge range of human knowledge, and includes over 4,000 images to bring information vividly to life. Its format is accessible to a wide range of readers, so it's ideal for a variety of ages, for home study - or simply for browsing for fun. Parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content • The Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate easy-to-read family guide to science, nature, space, history, art, technology, leisure, culture, and more

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals • Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal reference book • Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature

Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat and an Ojos Azules? Do you want to know how to keep your kitty happy and healthy? • The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens. It's packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee, and includes information on caring for your own cat • This book also offers information on the science and history of house cats. Find out how cats were domesticated and developed into separate breeds, and see their prominence in art, literature, and superstition. A chapter on feline biology focuses on the anatomy of cats - including the nervous system, digestion, and muscles - and also features detailed descriptions of cat senses and coat patterns

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's encyclopedia will bring young readers face to face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist! • Did you know that archeologists recently discovered the fossils of a 110 million-year-old dinosaur named Nodosaur, as well as some remarkable feathered dinosaurs that were recently unearthed in China? Well, now you do! Explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals in this stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 • Featuring fossil fragments, full skeletons, and CGI renderings of dinosaurs - from the deadly Tyrannosaurus to the plant-eating Diplodocus, armoured fish to giant millipedes and terrifying sharks and so much more, this dazzling dinosaur book is a must-have volume for young dinosaur enthusiasts