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Europe's best summer destinations for beach lovers
With summer just around the corner, our thoughts are turning to sunshine and golden sands – but that doesn’t have to mean a lengthy plane journey. Here’s our shortlist of Europe’s best beach holidays for 2018, whether you’re looking for jaw-dropping scenery, adrenalin-filled seaside sports or pure summertime relaxation. The Greek Islands Best for: sightseeing Few locations are as iconically beautiful as the Greek Islands, from Santorini’s instantly recognisable blue-and-white villages to the isolated, unspoilt coves on Zakynthos. But they’re also historically unique; visitors can tour archaeological sites from which... Read more...
7 reasons to visit Copenhagen
There’s no denying that Denmark is fiercely fashionable. Regularly ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, it is revered for its relaxed pace of life and liberal social attitudes, as well as its impeccable approach to design. At the heart of Danish culture is the country's quirky capital, Copenhagen, known as København to locals. Here, Lucy Richards reveals why you should make it your next city break. There's a rich and varied cultural scene Away from the hordes swarming around the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen has numerous sights... Read more...
6 of the best places for late-summer sun
In a month or so summer will draw to a close, with temperatures starting to drop and the high-season crowds beginning disperse – it’s the perfect time to plan a trip. Not only will you be treated to uncrowded cities and peaceful beaches, but the long and comfortably warm days are ideal for exploring without the midsummer heat. Here, we’ve rounded up six of the best destinations to soak up some late-summer sun. Read more...
12 Famous Sherlock Holmes Quotes
Delve into 12 of Holmes' most famous and fascinating quotes, taken from the Sherlock canon of 56 short stories and four novels.   Within the first few pages of his 1887 novel A Study in Scarlet, Conan Doyle establishes not only the eccentric and brilliant nature of his hero Holmes, but also the great detective's essential partnership with Watson, and his atmospheric vision of Victorian London.    The Sign of Four (1890) It is 1888 and Holmes, with no case to occupy him, resorts to cocaine, but a puzzle for Holmes to... Read more...
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International Education Newsletter
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October marks Black History Month in the UK and in Ireland. At DK we’ve put together some unique and inspiring titles that explore Black experiences, Black lives and allyship  to help reader learn, reflect, commemorate and celebrate Black History Month. Because we can all be alliesAs an ally you use your power-no matter how big or small-to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder.In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and... Read more...
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Great resources for adventurous cyclists
Introduction text.If you enjoy cycling here a 6 great resources we've put together for you to use.  Read more...
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English for Everyone Junior series
English for Everyone Junior: Beginner’s Course and English for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day are perfect introductions to English grammar and vocabulary for children aged 6-9.  Aligned to the... Read more...
Promotion Taiwan
Eslite Taiwan just ran a DK Children book promotion in October. Throughout the whole month, DK Children books got special and highlighted spaces in their different shops, and there was a special page on their website too.Eslite also told us that giveaway items are very popular in Taiwan, especially branded items from famous publishers. So, besides price discounts, they also offered:- a DK snack bag with any online order over 999 New Taiwan dollar- a DK pencil case with offline purchase of any two selected DK titlesThe bookshop made special... Read more...
All books in DK's illustrated animal alphabet series
A list of all of the books in DK's illustrated animal alphabet series. The friendly, read-aloud text and delightful illustrations will have young animal-lovers smiling in no time as they learn new words. Have fun with your little one by pointing to the colourful illustrations that tell the story of all of these amazing animals. Book 1: A is for Ant Learn how ants work together, what they eat, and where they live. Filled with simple, fun facts, A is for Ant provides lots to talk about and is cleverly designed to encourage... Read more...
Easter Reading
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