DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading
illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random
House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual,
photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces
content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60
languages, with offices in the UK, India, US,
Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.
DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of
all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital,
embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity
to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and
pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation
for innovation in design for both print and digital products.
Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK
Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport,
gardening, cookery and parenting.
DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of
information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything
from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft
activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles,
including the best-selling LEGO® books.
DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of
the Idiot's Guides series.
https://www.dk.com/
Praise for the Big Ideas series:"The 'Big Ideas Simply Explained' series is truly marvelous. Each and every book in the series is worth reading and discussing, and it is exciting to ponder what the next title in the collection will be." — Examiner"A great resource for those interested in or beginning the study of sociology." — Booklist
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