Looking for a new crime thriller series you won’t be able to put down? If you love nail-biting tension and jaw-dropping twists, then look no further than the Detectives Kane and Alton series. The first three books in this exciting series see Kane and Alton on the hunt for killers preying on the small American town of Black Rock Falls. Don’t Tell a Soul: The floor was stone cold on her bare skin. Her heart pounded in her ch...

Take your speaking skills to the next level with this easy-to-use visual guide to conversational English.Tired of textbook English? Keen to converse like a local? Need some help getting there? Then this book is for you! With more than 2,500 of the most useful words and phrases, English for Everyone: Everyday English is the perfect companion to help take your English from the classroom into day-to-day life. With this book, you'll learn what to say, how to s...

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet.Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is d...

Books 7-9 in the addictive crime series from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Detective Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are on the hunt for some of America’s most dangerous serial killers in the small town of Black Rock Falls. Break the Silence:Her head throbs as she stumbles away from the party, but as the music dies down, she senses someone following her every move. As she closes the door to her room, she kno...

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives.Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea and break...

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way – from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the periodic table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each pared-back entry explains concepts clearly and concisely.

‘WOW!!! I read this book in one sitting… gripping… I was swept away... I simply can't wait for the next book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsThe floor was stone cold on her bare skin. Her heart pounded in her chest. ‘Not a soul knows where I am,’ she thought as she took in the darkness around her. And then she heard his footsteps…When a body is found stuffed into a barrel at the local dump, covered in long red cuts, Detective Jenna Alton and ...

A monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history - its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms - this landmark of reference publishing has been extended and updated.In the 11 years since the book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book now includes discoveries su...

Understanding nutrition has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a range of topics - from a healthy gut and the essential function of vitamins and minerals, to the pros and cons of plant-based diets, and the reasons why highly processed foods tend to be less good for us - each entry provides a clear and s...

From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide.Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape.Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples.Take a to...

How do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city’s layout reflect its politics?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more.The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth’s geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they h...

Books 4-6 in the absolutely gripping, bestselling crime series from D.K. Hood. Set in Black Rock Falls, Detective Jenna Alton and her deputy, David Kane, are on the hunt for some of America’s most twisted killers in this thrilling and unputdownable series. The Crying Season:The light fades as she runs for her life, the forest now becoming quieter around her. The only noise she hears is the sound of footsteps following her...