The Technology Book is a guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, the problems they solve, and their lasting impacts.
The simple graphics and in-depth text explain not only how technology works but also look objectively at its impact on our lives – from the life-saving effects of transplant surgery to the changes brought about by social media.
This is your passport to 100 places designed to impress – think France’s Eiffel Tower, India's Taj Mahal, Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza and the USA's Empire State Building.
These are the landmarks that define destinations, fill photo galleries and top travel bucket lists, and now it's time to see them for yourself.
Make the most of your trip to Sicily with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Sicily has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Hiking the Camino de Santiago. Sampling pintxos in San Sebastián. Watching fiery flamenco dancing in Seville. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Make the most of your trip to Provence and the Côte d’Azur with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Provence and the Côte d’Azur has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Sunbathing on the beaches of the Costa Brava. Soaking up world-class art at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. A road trip through picturesque Catalan villages. There are so many reasons to visit Barcelona and Catalonia. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Hiking through the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. Sherry tasting in local vineyards. Hilltop towns filled with historic architecture and Moorish masterpieces. For a vacation to remember, Seville and Andalucía is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Make the most of your trip to Andalucía and the Costa del Sol with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Andalucía and the Costa del Sol has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Partying at Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival. Lazing on white sands in Santa Catarina. Brazil offers a wealth of incredible experiences. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Whale-watching on the Strait of Magellan. Wine tasting in the esteemed Central Valley. An afternoon of prehistoric exploration at Rano Raraku. Chile and Easter Island offer enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Walking the epic trail to Machu Picchu. Enjoying fresh ceviche in Lima. Spotting wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest. Peru offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Make the most of your trip to Paris with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Paris has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Make the most of your trip to Lisbon with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Lisbon has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Make the most of your trip to Amsterdam with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Amsterdam has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Make the most of your trip to Copenhagen this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Copenhagen has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
A vibrant metropolis, Istanbul is a city of contrasts - Byzantine monuments, Ottoman mosques and historic markets share space with modern art galleries, stylish bars and contemporary restaurants.
Make the most of your trip to this transcontinental city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Istanbul has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing.
Make the most of your trip to Madrid with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Madrid has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Make the most of your trip to Florence and Tuscany with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Florence and Tuscany have to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Admiring masterpieces in the Uffizi. A leisurely drive along cypress-lined backroads. Feasting on hearty Tuscan cuisine. There are many reasons to visit Florence and Tuscany. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Florence and Tuscany 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 take you inside the region’s buildings and neighbourhoods.
Exploring world-famous ancient ruins. Marvelling at Renaissance art and architecture. Enjoying a delicious gelato in the sunshine. Italy offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime.
Make the most of your trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Naples and the Amalfi Coast has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Picnics under Kyoto's cherry blossom trees. Sake tasting in the mountains of Honshu. Exploring the tranquil temples of Tokyo. For a vacation to remember, Japan is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Make the most of your trip to Berlin with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Berlin has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Make the most of your trip to Barcelona with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Barcelona has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
A tour through ancient society at the Roman Forum. People watching in lively Piazza Navona. Admiring masterpieces at Galleria Borghese. Rome offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
A stroll along the Seine. Lazy mornings with a coffee and croissant. Taking in world-famous art at the Louvre. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
A hike along Brittany’s Emerald Coast. Wine tasting in Bordeaux. Museum hopping in Paris. France offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Make the most of your trip to Rome with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that the city has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Explore the wide variety of flavours you can expect to taste in different tequilas, the significance of the glass you drink from, and the equipment you need to start making cocktails. Tequila may all be made from one type of agave, but they are categorised in six different flavour categories, showcasing the variety of this fascinating spirit.
Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes.
