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Expecto patronum! Meet the magical minifigures of the LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) world in DK's latest addition to our new series, "LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) The Characters of the Magical World"! From the multiple variations of Harry and Ron to the unique characteristics of Snape and Voldemort, re...

THE ONE DIRECTION ANNUAL 2012 includes everything you need to know about the gorgeous guys who shot to fame in The X Factor: Louis, Liam, Niall, Harry and Zayn! Packed with up-to-date news, all the gossip from the One Direction tour bus, tons of gorgeous pictures, fun activities and even a free pull...

Katie Mackenzie's family runs a ballet school in a wonderful old Scottish castle. Katie loves living with the other boarders, but it's not always easy, and she misses her old best friend Mallie. So she's thrilled when her old friend asks for Katie's help training her new unruly pony. But Katie has b...

Author BiographyAnnesa Hartman holds a Masters in Teaching with Internet Technologies, focusing her attention on instructional design for online technologies as well as web and graphic design concepts and programs. Currently she is a Content Developer for Kaplan University, where she designs and dev...

The Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone lines highlight each step. Each title includes information on the drawing materials you can use and where to use them most effectively. Pencil, pen, crayon, pain...

The Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone lines highlight each step. Each title includes information on the drawing materials you can use and where to use them most effectively. Pencil, pen, crayon, pain...

Have you ever wondered what the Doctor is actually talking about? Are you burning to find out what the Blinovitch Limitation Effect is? Or what regeneration really is? In this book, the Doctor takes you through all those tricky Time Lord words and phrases to teach you everything you need to know for...

This Top Gear Spotter's Guide will keep Top Gear fans young and old quiet on long car journeys, as they identify unusual cars, search for rare road signs and keep their eyes peeled for the lesser-spotted Clarksonus Maximus. Beat your friends and family by scoring points for super rare spots! The Spo...

"Let's Draw" is a fun and comprehensive step-by-step drawing book for children aged seven and up. Children will learn the basic principles of how to draw, giving them the necessary skills to draw anything and everything. It features inspiring subjects including animals, people, monsters, fantasy cha...

Do you long to deliver damsels from distress in a far-flung future, join a bold beauty for some intergalactic adventure, or further the future of extraterrestrial relations, but feel more like a padawan than a paragon when it comes to putting your story and art to paper? Our venerated masters will t...

One of the world's most popular characters is back on the big screen revealing a new chapter of the Spider-Man legacy in The Amazing Spider-Man. After the phenomenal success of the first three movies, this brand-new instalment sees high school student Peter Parker investigating the mystery of his p...

Novelty board books shaped like masks for children to wear. Perfect for pretend play.

Novelty board books shaped like masks for children to wear. Perfect for pretend play.

Novelty board books shaped like masks for children to wear. Perfect for pretend play.

Novelty board books shaped like masks for children to wear. Perfect for pretend play.

This book is perfect for all budding fashionistas ages 6 and up. With over one hundred figure, face, and clothing templates to decorate, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to unleash their creativity. Including a fantastic full-color introductory section packed with gorgeous fashion ideas an...

This innovative, full-color title is the only drawing book a child will ever need. It covers a huge variety of subjects, from animals, to vehicles, to people, so that the reader can accomplish the skills necessary to draw anything they like. The link between drawing and careful observation is emphas...

From construction lines to construction trucks, the You Can Draw! series of drawing books gives you a great introduction to the techniques used when drawing and sketching machines. In the book You Can Draw Trucks, you'll learn how to draw many different types of truck from all around the world, from...

From construction lines to construction trucks, the You Can Draw! series of drawing books gives you a great introduction to the techniques used when drawing and sketching machines. In the book You Can Draw Trains, you'll learn how to draw many different types of train, from the traditional steam tra...

This title features 30 simple Christmas carols, songs and other seasonal music to play on piano, flute, violin, recorder or guitar. The simple arrangements are suitable for playing on many instruments and have indications for guitar chords. Each musical piece comes with useful musical and historical...

Color Me Manga Graffiti is a colouring book with drawings by the Japanese female graffiti artist Shiro. Her cute and funny characters and graffiti styles appeal to children as well as to the young at heart. Shiro's cheerful mix of Hip Hop flavor and manga?inspired characters offer inspiration in fun...

If you are looking for a fun and fantastically girlie activity book for girls ages 6 and up, then look no further. "The Fashion Activity Book" is a fun and stylish title that little girls will be proud to own. The fashion theme is explored in an exciting and versatile way, with puzzles including mar...

"An excellent book in every way ... Best of all, the book is accessible to early readers. Superb coverage of a popular sport." --School library Journal "(starred review)" This indispensable guide is simply the best book for beginners to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Illustrated with stunning fu...

"An excellent book in every way ... Best of all, the book is accessible to early readers. Superb coverage of a popular sport." --School library Journal "(starred review)" This indispensable guide is simply the best book for beginners to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Illustrated with stunning fu...

This title offers a dazzling introduction to the world of dance. From ballet to breaking, tap to the tango, "The Book of Dance" takes a unique look at a huge variety of international dance styles to excite any young wannabe dancer. Top tips, techniques and step-by-step guides to basic dance moves ar...

In a universe far, far away, the definitive guide to "Star Wars" was created. This stunning reissue of the classic "Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary" has been brought up to warp speed into 2012, the 35th anniversary of the release of "Star Wars: A New Hope", and to celebrate the release of ...

Ever wanted to become a puffle guru? Now you can, as PH - Club Penguin's number one authority on all things puffle - leads you through the incredible world of every penguin's favourite cuddlesome companion.

The Rihanna Annual 2013 includes everything you need to know about the singer and style icon - Princess RiRi! Find out how Rihanna got her big break and transformed from a music-loving school girl to an international superstar, how she creates her unique style, who her BFFs are and how she keeps bot...

Find out how Harry has taken to his new superstar lifestyle and what he really thinks of his bandmates! We reveal 1Direction's plans for the future and how they plan to spend New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, their birthdays, summer holidays and Christmas! And why not take the test to find out if y...

In this interactive activity book, Marion Deuchars shows how different art effects can be achieved by using fingers and ink only. Packed with stimulating ideas to spark your creative imagination, "Let's Make Some Great Fingerprint Art" shows how to make letters, patterns, animals, characters and eve...

The Top Gear presenters do talk a lot of rubbish. Ever wondered what on earth James May is talking about when he rattles on about engines and physics and stuff? Or what the gibberish coming out of Jeremy's mouth really means? Or how to pronounce Richard Hammond's favourite cars? The Stigtionary wil...