From evolution to lasers and holograms, every topic that today's child needs to know about is here. Compiled by expert consultants and experienced children's authors and subject specialists, the DK Illustrated Family Encyclopedia is packed with essential information about everything under the sun. It contains more than 600 key articles on every aspect of human knowledge from the sciences to the arts, from sociology to human history, from the natural world to geography. It includes entries on core subjects such as technology, art, religion and plants and deals with topics that reflect the concerns of the 21st century, such as information technology, human rights, global warming, and virtual reality.

This extensive volume covers everything about alternative therapies and what they can treat. Its unique color-coded layout makes this book an essential reference tool.

DIVThe Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, Revised and Expanded is the ultimate guide to using nature all around you to enhance your life and provide better health, prosperity, and inner peace./div

Part of a great new series of comprehensive and accessible encyclopedias on our favourite animals, this is your definitive guide to the cat. Discover the cat throughout history and culture, its anatomy, appearance and behaviour, and take in a wealth of practical advice on how to choose a cat, care, health, breeding, and showing your cat. Information on evolution and classification is included before succinct clear entries go on to cover all the main breeds of domestic cat (nearly 60), split into shorthair and longhair and organised by type. There are also entries on wild cats and helpful statistics and icons provide essential information at a glance.

Describes the necessities and fundamentals of housekeeping and cookery, as well as how to rear healthy, well-mannered children, while encouraging women to take the time to read and learn. This book was originally sold door to door by subscription.

Mind, body, spirit.

Presents entries on bird species and families from around the world, with information on the physical characteristics, migration pattern, behavior, distribution, habitat, nest, eggs, and diet.