David Pickering Bücher

Faszinierende Fotografien führen junge LEGO-Fans in die wunderbare Welt des Modellbaus mit LEGOs ein, mit lebensgroßen Skulpturen von Dinosauriern, Denkmälern, Gebäuden und mehr.

Das neue Bibel-Quiz enthält interessante Fragen und überraschende Antworten aus der Welt der Bibel. Zahlreiche Illustrationen und farbige Fotografien veranschaulichen die Bibel auf eine völlig neuartige Weise.

Die Geschichte der Welt von den Anfängen der Menschheit bis zur Gegenwart in einem Band - übersichtlich gegliedert und ansprechend gestaltet.

Offers a range of synonyms for a various words in A-Z order - ranging from the everyday to the comparatively obscure. This book is suitable for those who are stuck for precisely the right word or phrase, whatever the occasion.

With nearly 400,000 synonyms and antonyms, The Penguin Thesaurus is the most extensive, authoritative and modern wordfinder currently available. Its alphabetical arrangement of the headwords means that it is very easy to use.

An A-Z guide to the origins and meaning of superstitions. Find a wealth of fascinating facts and a number of fun "spells" to try -- including a rhyme to say to the new moon for revealing the identity of your true love. For those who believe in "breaking a leg", or for anyone interested in folklore and popular culture, this is sure to be an entertaining read as well as an invaluable reference.

Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? This book is a useful reading for those searching for the perfect joke.

What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition, with 150 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names takes a close look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed and informative, it is essential reading for expectant parents and for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name.

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. Suitable for prospective parents, this easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival.

It's two books in one, with over 200,000 entries -- and that saves time and trouble! This combination of dictionary and thesaurus brings you right to the word you need. Because the synonyms are linked to definitions, it's less likely you'll choose one that doesn't convey exactly the right meaning. Of course, it also does everything you'd expect a regular dictionary to do -- detail grammar, highlight slang, suggest antonyms, and give pronunciation guidelines.

Offering a way to learn about the Bible, this book guides children through the stories and events of biblical times. It challenges the reader's knowledge with spreads devoted to such subjects as the exodus, the prophets, and the life and times of Jesus. Answers are grouped together in an end-section, which also gives the background to the questions and additional information.

A reference guide to over 40,000 abbreviations from all parts of the English-speaking world as well as some of the common ones from other languages

Comprehensive a-z listing of theatrical terms and figures in U.K.