Organized by such common subject categories as home, health, and work, a colorful, illustrated bilingual dictionary covers more than six thousand words and phrases.

"Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong."--Amazon.com

Provides background information on the Lake District; describes the culture and history, and recommends hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities.

A detailed travel guide to the top ten places to stay, eat, and shop in Las Vegas, along with a listing of the best casinos, golf courses, and other attractions.

Atlanta 1996 marks the centenary of the modern Olympic Games. Featuring more than 750 spectacular photographs by top sports journalists, Chronicle of the Olympics brings to life every Summer and Winter Olympic Games since Athens 1896. Witness the triumphs and the disappointments - Jesse Owens's four gold medal wins at the 1936 Berlin Games; Mark Spitz winning seven golds at the 1972 Munich Games; Ben Johnson being stripped of his 100-meter gold at...

Embrace the artistry and history of Prague by walking through the Jewish Quarter, visiting monuments from the communist era, learning about great Czech writers and composers, and exploring the haunted sites in this medieval city. Find the best restaurants and cafes with our Top 10 Travel Guide, including insider tips like how to get the best hotel for any budget, where to find the liveliest bars and clubs, which are the can't-miss museums and galleries,...

From the geological and physical processes that affect the ocean floor to the key habitat zones, this is a reference to the world's oceans for the entire family.

Make the most of your trip to Sydney with our Top 10 Travel Guide, packed with insider trips, the best hotels for every budget, and the most fun places to travel or to take children in the city. From must-see museums and galleries to the greatest beaches and pools, you'll find it all in our guide. Take scenic excursions to see architecture, check out venues for music, dance, and theater, and visit Sydney's sporting venues. Packed with culture and...

This cultured and sophisticated South American capital never bores. Buenos Aires boasts historic cafés, glamorous bars, a world-class opera house, elegant neighborhoods, a hospitable people eager to show visitors around, and so much more. True to its name, this Top 10 guidebook covers all major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. --