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With the right knowledge, business does not have to be difficult. Do you know the difference between profit margin, gross profit and net profit? What is cash flow or a limited company? This book answers hundreds of questions and is an invaluable reference for anyone wanting to learn about business.

Presents an introduction to spelling for younger children. This book includes games and tests that take a short amount of time so you get maximum fun for maximum effect. It features 10 minute activities on adding prefixes and suffixes, apostrophes, and homophones.

A guide to rocks and minerals. Featuring 600 photos, precise annotations and descriptions - from the distinguishing features of rocks to which crystal system a mineral belongs to - it helps you identify different rocks and minerals quickly and easily.

From the Sandwich Tern to the Short-toed Eagle, discover over 300 species of bird found in the UK and Europe with RSPB Pocket Birds. Crystal clear photographs bring the birds on the page to life, and notes on distinguishing features will help you identify different species of bird in the field. Learn all about them from their calls and feeding behaviour, nesting habits and habitats, and differences in plumage. This brand new edition includes a web link where you can hear common bird songs and calls to make identification even easier. Maps showing regions where each species can be found at what time of year will help you find the birds you are most interested in. This handy book is perfectly portable, making RSPB Pocket Birds the perfect companion for taking out in the field.

An essential guide to more than 1,000 years of classical musicLose yourself in the fascinating story of classical music in The Complete Classical Music Guide. Full of beautiful colour photographs, over 300 inspiring composer biographies, analyses of major classical works and information on every genre, style and form, instrument and ensemble, this is essential reading for every lover of classical music.Be inspired by the composers who have shaped the musical landscape over a millennia from the earliest music, through the Baroque and Romantic eras and right up to the modern classical music of today. Presented in a beautiful glossy slipcase in the shape of a grand piano, The Complete Classical Music Guide will hit the right note with any classical music fan.All content previously published in Eyewitness Companions: Classical Music.

Now in PDF.Make language come aliveA colourful and modern update of My First Dictionary, with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time. The perfect introduction for any young child, with big, bright letters taking your child from A to Z in clear steps and a colourful alphabet header - perfect for you to read with your child or for them to recognise letters on their own.From beautiful rainbows to a gorgeous green apple, each word is supported by carefully chosen photographs and images, plus a clear grid design makes everything easy to find. With new, up-to-date words, fun dictionary games and notes for parents, My First Dictionary will make learning fun for both you and your child.

The family encyclopedia that shows you the world as you've never seen it beforeDK Knowledge Encyclopedia offers a fascinating and ground-breaking visual approach to learning about the wonders of our world.An encyclopedia like no other, the DK Knowledge Encyclopedia uses the latest CGI technology to help you explore everything you've ever wanted to know more about, covering space, Earth, nature, the human body, history and culture, and science and technology in incredible detail. From 3D images of the sun and the inside of a shark to a 3D DNA strand and a model of Shakespeare's globe, this is an amazing visual introduction to every aspect of human knowledge.The DK Knowledge Encyclopedia makes tough subjects not only easy to follow, but utterly absorbing, making this an incredible reference book the whole family will return to time and again.

Stand to attention for the definitive visual guide to 5,000 years of military historyThe Military History Book chronicles the changing technology and tactics of war from 5,000 years ago to the present day in stunning visual detail. Bringing military history to life like never before, find out all about the battles, leaders and weapons of war that have changed the course of history and shaped the world.From the siege towers and catapults of ancient times to Samurai armour, Russian Kalashnikovs and right up to the unmanned drones and stealth bombers used by today's armed forces, the evolution of battlefield technology is showcased in amazing detail. Plus, get up close with virtual tours of iconic pieces including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber and the AH-64 Apache helicopter.The Military History Book is the perfect gift for military enthusiasts of all ages.

DKfindout! Volcanoes teaches kids everything they would want to know about the explosive world of volcanoes. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!DKfindout! Volcanoes is packed with fun facts for kids, quizzes and amazing photography. Discover what the biggest volcano in the solar system is, and which type of lava is the stickiest. Covering key curriculum knowledge, such as the structure of a volcano, and fast facts, such as "e;how hot is lava?"e; kids will love finding out about volcanoes.

The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils.This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-colour specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science.Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, The Rock and Gem Book gives a complete overview of the Earth's naturally occurring marvels and the beautiful objects created from them.

A step-by-step beginner's guide for your sewing machineMy Sewing Machine Book is a clear, fun and fresh introduction to sewing on a machine for kids. Packed with easy sewing projects, templates and patterns so your sewing machine projects are successful first-time!Get great tips for threading the machine and picking fabrics then create fun crafts from headbands to pillow cases.Jane's friendly jargon-free instructions and step-by-step photos walk you through everything you need to know to get to grips with your machine. Newly learned skills can then be put to the test with 20 creative and original projects to make - from bags and accessories to cushions and toys.

Are you baffled by negative numbers? Need help rounding up or down? Or how to add fractions? Learn all this and more in How to be Good at Maths, the simplest-ever visual guide to maths.Find out how many million times we blink each year, calculate the mean average of your family and even use pizza to understand pesky fractions. Unlike other maths workbooks How to be Good at Maths introduces each topic with colourful pictures, real-life examples and fascinating facts, ideal for reluctant mathematicians or revising before a test making maths is fun and easy. The unique visual approach of How to be Good at Maths makes basic maths easier to understand than ever before with short, simple explanations that demystify even the most challenging topics. Each topic has a real-life example so you can see how fractions, decimals and more work in an everyday situation.

The definitive visual history of the tractorThe complete history of farm machinery, from steam and vintage tractors to the latest combine harvesters is showcased in this lavishly illustrated volume.Packed with images and tractor data on more than 200 iconic machines, The Tractor Book explores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. Histories of famous marques, such as John Deere and Massey Ferguson, sit alongside immersive visual tours of celebrated machines.The Tractor Book covers how tractors work, their history, major marques and catalogues tractors from every era making this a must-have for anyone fascinating by these extraordinary machines.

If you like tractors, you'll love Total Tractor, get under the bonnet of these glorious, gigantic machinesFrom exciting vintage tractors and farming machines to the latest state-of-the-art John Deere, Total Tractor presents these mighty machines in all their glory. Travel through time with the pictures of tractors through the ages. Discover historic steam engines in fascinating detail and follow their development right up to the present day. Total Tractor reveals essential facts and stats including pulling power, tyre size and much more. Large scale, big pictures of tractors reveal the intricate parts of the machine and a driver's-eye view puts you in the cab. See tractors in action ploughing, planting, building and breaking, plus step into the world of tractor competitions and find out how to win at tractor pulling.

You don't need an allotment to grow your own, Grow All You Can Eat in Three Square Feet - now available in PDFGrow All You Can Eat in Three Square Feet innovative guide to maximizing even the smallest of gardening space so you can grow delicious fruit and vegetables, in abundance, at home. This must-have manual showcases a multitude of plots and inspirational ideas to make the most of your small spaces. Grow everything from tomatoes on your window sill to wisteria up your wall, with Naomi Schillinger's easy to follow instructions. It doesn't matter how much space you have available, with key techniques such as sowing seeds, assessing soil and choosing the right plants for which type of space are all shown with step-by-step instructions, full colour photographs on every page and easy to read diagrams and charts to make sure you are getting the most out of your space and your plants.Grow All You Can Eat in Three Square Feet shows that even those with the smallest space, can produce the most impressive crops.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Tallinn will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals - there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars and places to shop. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs and explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Tallinn. Now available in PDF. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Tallinn - showing you what others only tell you.

The definitive visual guide to catsThe Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens and is packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee.This extensive catalogue of cat breeds includes information on cat anatomy, cat behaviour and kitten and cat care, plus an authoritative care programme providing advice for every stage of your cat's life. Learn how to understand your cat, how to handle your cat, the importance of play, first aid tips and much more. You'll also find fascinating facts about the celebration of cats in arts and culture and their place in magic and superstition. Filled with beautiful images of cats The Cat Encyclopedia (content previously used in The Complete Cat Breed Book 9781409350033) is a stunning celebration of this ever popular pet and is perfect for cat lovers everywhere.

Updated 10th edition: includes updates to first aid for choking infantsThe First Aid Manual is the UK's only fully authorised first aid guide, endorsed by St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid and the British Red Cross and packed with step-by-step first aid advice. Used as the official training manual for the UK's leading first aid organisations' courses, the bestselling First Aid Manual covers all aspects of first aid, from emergency first aid and first aid for babies and children, to resuscitation. Find out how to treat over 100 different conditions from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness and how to use essential equipment. Step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life issues, shows you what to do in any situation. The ideal first aid book for you and your family, keep the First Aid Manual handy; it could be a life-saver.