David Pickering Bücher

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.

Jäger und Sammler, das dunkle Mittelalter, die Französische Revolution und Fall der Berliner Mauer - die Geschichte der Menschheit ist unglaublich spannend. Dieses Lexikon führt unterhaltsam durch 42.000 Jahre Weltgeschichte. Kindgerecht, übersichtlich und randvoll mit Informationen zum Schmökern und Nachschlagen. Ab 10 Jahren.

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.

Offers a selection of synonyms for a host of words, ranging from the everyday to the comparatively esoteric and from standard vocabulary to contemporary slang and jargon.

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.