How Space Works
Highlights:
“Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much more. 3, 2, 1, blast off!
Inside the pages of this comprehensive guide to astronomy for beginners, you’ll discover:
– Simple text and step-by-step graphics make astronomy easy to understand
– Fun facts and tip-of-the-tongue questions are presented through bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features
– Clear explanations demystifying more advanced topics such as cosmic rays, dark matter, and black hole collisions
An out-of-this-world reference book about space that introduces you to the weird and wonderful world of astronomy and space exploration. From the structure of the Milky Way to the Earth’s nearest celestial body, the Moon, How Space Works takes you on an unforgettable tour through the stars and galaxies, and to the furthest reaches of space!
Answering all your burning questions about space, from ancient white dwarf stars to the Mars Rover, this visual guide explains the basics of astronomy through bold graphics and step-by-step artworks. It’s the ultimate book for armchair astronomers and space-technology enthusiasts looking for reliable and up-to-date facts and explanations.
DK’s How Things Work series uses dynamic graphics and jargon-free text to explain the modern world simply and clearly. Packed with fascinating facts and stats, these visual guides cover everything from science to philosophy, making complex topics more accessible than ever before!”
රු4,640.00
How Art Works
Highlights:
“What goes into creating art? How can we learn to “”read”” paintings? What are the key elements of composition?
If you’ve ever found yourself seeking the answers to the above questions and more, then this may be the book for you! An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements.
This awe-inspiring art history book features:
– Oil and watercolour painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and more
– Explains the technical aspects of visual arts including perspective, light, colour, form, and texture
– A selection of major art movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and more
– Shows how information, messages, and emotion can be conveyed through art
– Highlights key inventions and developments
Providing all you need to know to build on your artistic understanding and appreciation, this is the perfect book for art lovers of all kinds, whether you’re an art student, or you’re simply a lover of visual art and are looking to discover more about art but aren’t sure where to begin.
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.
So why stop there?
How Art Works is part of DK’s widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you’ve never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there’s a plethora of knowledge to discover!”
රු4,640.00
The Dinosaurs Book
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If You Think You Know Everything About Dinosaurs, Think Again. This Brilliant, Best-selling Encyclopaedia Is Absolutely Essential Reading For Dinosaur Devotees. Spilling Over With More Than 1, 000 Stunning Images And Hundreds Of Fascinating Facts, This Spectacular Visual Tour Takes You Up Close And Personal With The Most Incredible Creatures That Ever Existed. Dinosaurs And Other Prehistoric Creatures Are Shown In Realistic Digital Reconstructions With Stunning Colour And Amazing Detail. You’ll Discover How Big They Grew, Where They Lived, What They Ate, How They Evolved, How They Survived, And Much, Much More. You’ll Wonder At Fossilised Bones, Teeth, Eggs, And Adaptations For Self-defence. You’ll Explore The Big Breakthrough That Established New Links Between Dinosaurs And Modern Birds. You’ll Examine The Most Recent Prehistoric Discoveries, Including The Nodosaur Dinosaur Aged 110 Million Years Old And The Remarkable Feathered Dinosaurs Unearthed In China. The Dinosaurs Book Is The Go-to Guide For Dinosaur Enthusiasts, Homework Help, Or Just A Welcome Addition To Your Family Library.
රු2,700.00
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body
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Do you ever wonder what is happening inside you right now? See for yourself with this breath-taking book that takes you on a complete tour of the human body. Jaw-dropping new computer-generated images showcase the many parts, organs, tissues, and systems that keep you firing on all cylinders! These strikingly realistic pictures zoom in on the amazing wonders of the human body in breath-taking detail. See how it looks and learn how it works with easy explanations and fascinating facts and figures. Discover why sweating could save your life, how the brain makes memories, and why blood is bright red, together with much, much more in this unforgettable encyclopedia. Knowledge encyclopedia human body! Gives you a unique view of the human body inside and out. Part of DK’s hugely successful knowledge encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.
රු3,095.00
Encyclopedia of Animals
Highlights:
“This A-Z encyclopedia offers children fascinating information about their favorite animals. With explanations of classification, adaptation, migration, and conservation issues, children will gain fascinating insight into the behaviors, biology, and environments of the planet’s wildlife.
Includes a diverse and engaging list of animals and serves as an excellent scientific reference book. Whether reading for fun or as a homework aid, there’s plenty to expand young minds.”
රු6,190.00
How Business Works
Highlights:
“Learn the essentials of business, finance, and company management with this unique graphic guide from DK!
If you’re perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable business book. Get to grips with how companies work, from research and development, to sales and marketing, and production and distribution.
Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while complex subjects are broken down into concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. Crammed with essential terms and key concepts, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, or those learning the ropes from the ground to the top.
Within this one-stop guide you will find:
-Hundreds of colorful images and engaging graphics
-Demystifying explanations of complex theories and financial jargon
-Up-to-date guidance on remote and flexible business strategies
-Comprehensive information about international business practice, equipping you with the skills to tackle the global marketplace
Whether you’re launching a startup, having trouble managing stakeholder relationships, or simply interested in all things business, you wont find a more comprehensive guide than this!
Much more than a standard business management or self help book, How Business Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice.
Having trouble adjusting to our working from home business culture? This new and improved edition includes the latest tips and techniques to help you stay motivated and achieve the best possible results while working remotely.
Reach new heights of personal development!
Take your learning to the next level with How Management Works and How to Start Your Own Business – the perfect learning companions to accompany this practical business reference book.
Want to stretch your brain even further? Discover DK’s extremely successful How … works series, a curated collection of more than a dozen graphic reference books covering topics from psychology, to technology and music, and many more!”
රු5,030.00
How Management Works
Highlights:
“Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide.
Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organizational management. Learn whether it is more eÂffective to lead through influence or control? Is delegation the key to productivity and how do you deal with diÂfferent personalities?
Drawing on the latest theories and practices – and packed with graphics and diagrams that demystify complex management concepts – this book explains everything you need to know to build your management skills and get the very best out of your team. It is essential reading if you are an established or aspiring manager, or are studying a course in business or management.
Much more than a standard business-management or self-help book, How Management Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. It is the perfect primer for anyone looking to start their own business, become a more effective leader, or simply learn more about the world of business and management.”
රු5,030.00
Knowledge Encyclopedia Science
Highlights:
“See science as you’ve never seen it before.
This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its truly ground-breaking visual approach to the world around us. Jaw-dropping 3D computer-generated images burst from the pages, detailing the tiny atoms that make up our Universe and the incredible forces that keep it all together. From mixtures and metamorphosis to friction and flying, the wonders of biology, chemistry, and physics are brought to together in one must-have volume. Travel to the tropics to see feeding flamingoes, dive deep underwater to swim with a blue whale, and rush to the racetrack to lift the top on a Formula 1 car.
Knowledge Encyclopedia: Science! covers all the key core subjects in glorious technicolour detail alongside easy explanations and fun facts to spark young minds to the science that surrounds us.
Part of DK’s hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.”
රු3,795.00