Best selling Guidebooks from Dorling Kindersley

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1. Dorling Kindersley Eat Yourself Healthy

Start living well with Jamie's healthy eating cookbook that's all about 'more': more flavour, more pleasure, more energy, more sleep. Jamie Oliver is back with 120 fabulous recipes that not only give you energy, but also fill you up, revitalise you and taste great too. In his new cookery book, Jamie proves that healthy eating is fun and doesn't mean going without. It's all about abundance and enjoyment in nutrition-conscious cooking and not about what you should do without. In addition, you can expect 50 valuable tips for a healthier life as well as a nutrient-rich 2-week nutrition plan that makes it easier to start a healthier lifestyle. Absolutely suitable for everyday use and encouraging. Let Jamie Oliver inspire, inform, educate and enthuse you. With Jamie's in-depth knowledge as a successful chef and qualified nutrition expert, your personal health journey can begin now. Making healthy choices is easier than ever with these delicious recipes. This is food that will change your life. "I truly believe that health is the most important thing we have." Jamie Oliver Healthy eating à la Jamie Oliver: uncomplicated, filling and absolutely delicious. 

Eat Yourself Healthy (German, Jamie Oliver, 2025)
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CHF30.90

Eat Yourself Healthy

German, Jamie Oliver, 2025

2. Dorling Kindersley Stretching - Die Anatomie verstehen

Goodbye lack of movement - hello flexibility! Whether for sports, rehabilitation, or working from home: stretching is the ideal workout. Prolonged and frequent sitting can lead to back pain and tense shoulders over time. This book contains over 100 effective exercises and 30 workouts for beginners and advanced practitioners. The twist: stretching is explained from an anatomical perspective. Detailed graphics illustrate the most important stretching exercises and provide insights into muscle and joint function. A perfect training book for those who want to stay active, flexible, and agile.

More mobility through stretching - for greater flexibility: 100 stretching exercises and 30 workouts for beginners and advanced practitioners. Stretching for everyone: The exercises are suitable for those who sit a lot, athletes, and rehabilitation patients of all ages. A look beneath the skin: Detailed graphics simply and understandably explain how muscles, ligaments, and joints work during the exercises. Effective and varied: With training programs and exercise variations for different needs. Easy to get started: All exercises can be done at home with minimal equipment.

Do something good for your body. This book is the perfect combination of an exercise book and a guide! It contains easy-to-understand exercises and workouts suitable for every fitness level. It provides an anatomical view beneath the skin and insights into muscle and joint function. The ideal exercise book for athletes, rehabilitation patients, and anyone who lacks movement and is looking for effective workouts while wanting to deepen their anatomical knowledge. Because: stretching and flexibility exercises help everyone maintain and strengthen their mobility and flexibility! Stretching: Targeted stretching and strengthening of the body – for more mobility, strength, and fitness in life!
 

Stretching - Die Anatomie verstehen (German, Leada Malek, 2023)
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Stretching - Die Anatomie verstehen

German, Leada Malek, 2023

3. Dorling Kindersley Simple. Das Kochbuch

Always simple - always different: The new Ottolenghi. Maximum taste with minimum effort is the motto in Yotam Ottolenghis new book. Whether lamb feta balls or harissa tofu, all creations are as usual oriental and refined and at the same time quick and easy to prepare. - 140 creative and aromatic recipes - less than 30 minutes, only 10 ingredients or well prepared: The recipes are all simple in different ways - Innovative, clear layout combined with exclusive equipment. 

Simple. Das Kochbuch (German, Yotam Ottolenghi, 2018)
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CHF32.90

Simple. Das Kochbuch

German, Yotam Ottolenghi, 2018

4. Dorling Kindersley Yoga verstehen - Die Anatomie der Yoga-Haltungen

The anatomical overview of yoga. Over 30 yoga exercises presented in unique graphics with all anatomical and physiological details. Scientifically based and easy to understand: for beginners, advanced practitioners, or yogis in training.

Includes a Q&A section on the physical and mental effects of yoga. Understanding Yoga: The bestseller in an updated and expanded edition. This yoga book goes beneath the surface! Yoga brings body, mind, and soul into balance. But what exactly happens during yoga is illustrated in a particularly vivid way in the bestseller "Understanding Yoga." Detailed anatomical graphics clearly show how muscles, bones, and joints, as well as blood flow and breathing, interact in each yoga pose and the positive effects that regular yoga practice has on body and mind.

All presented asanas are explained from various angles, ensuring that each exercise can be performed correctly even by yoga beginners. Yoga from a new perspective: understand the anatomical connections in yoga and use them purposefully for your yoga training!

The book is part of the DK success series "Understanding Anatomy." The bestselling volume has been completely revised and expanded with new content for this edition.
 

Yoga verstehen - Die Anatomie der Yoga-Haltungen (German, Ann Swanson, 2024)
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CHF24.50

Yoga verstehen - Die Anatomie der Yoga-Haltungen

German, Ann Swanson, 2024

5. Dorling Kindersley Easy Airfryer

Simple recipes for the Airfryer by Jamie Oliver. Quick, uncomplicated, and full of flavor: In his brand new Airfryer cookbook, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver reveals how to get the best out of your hot air fryer. From crispy avocado sticks to spicy chili con carne balls and deluxe fish & chips: In over 80 recipes, Jamie transforms simple ingredients into delicious dishes that are easy to prepare in the Airfryer. More than 80 recipes for the hot air fryer - time-saving, surprising, and super tasty. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or want to impress your guests with eggplant pasta and fragrant dukkah spinach: Jamie Oliver provides sophisticated recipes for every occasion in his Airfryer cookbook, demonstrating how versatile and flavorful cooking with the hot air fryer can be - again and again. Even salads, pastries, and desserts become culinary highlights in the Airfryer thanks to Jamie's signature twists and tips. The Airfryer becomes the star of your kitchen: Discover with Jamie's brilliant Airfryer recipes what your hot air fryer can do. 

Easy Airfryer (German, Jamie Oliver, 2025)
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CHF23.70

Easy Airfryer

German, Jamie Oliver, 2025

6. Dorling Kindersley Train, Eat, Repeat

"Train, Eat, Repeat" is a comprehensive guide specifically aimed at endurance athletes, providing valuable information on nutrition in this field. Written by authors Feride Dogum and Dani Hofstetter, the book features a variety of 30 selected dishes tailored to the needs of athletes. The extensive recipe toolbox allows for individual customization of the dishes to accommodate personal preferences or specific dietary requirements. With a hardcover and 224 pages, the book offers not only practical recipes but also well-founded information on optimal nutrition for endurance sports. The content is written in German and is intended for anyone looking to enhance their athletic performance through targeted nutrition. "Train, Eat, Repeat" is an essential reference for those who want to improve their endurance performance while also expanding their cooking skills. 

Train, Eat, Repeat (German, Dani Hofstetter, Fabian Häfeli, Feride Dogum, 2025)
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CHF28.90

Train, Eat, Repeat

German, Dani Hofstetter, Fabian Häfeli, Feride Dogum, 2025

7. Dorling Kindersley Krafttraining - Die Anatomie verstehen

This book gets under your skin. Detailed graphics show which exercises you can use to get the full potential out of your muscles. Based on scientific findings, the positive effects of the 33 most important strength exercises are clearly illustrated. There are also practical tips and exercises to prevent injuries as well as efficient and safe training programmes - for every level and also at home. Whether leg press, bench press, bicep curls, squats or deadlifts - consistent strength training improves health and well-being. But to achieve sporting goals, one aspect is crucial: knowledge. How do muscles work and how do they grow? Which exercises target which muscle groups? And what training intensity and duration is recommended? This comprehensive knowledge book on strength training explains the anatomical processes behind the workout. Correct strength training from an anatomical perspective: analyse and improve your strength training with a holistic view of muscle anatomy. Clear graphics show all the muscles, joints and ligaments involved in strength training from different perspectives. 33 strength exercises: What exactly happens in the body during strength training? Learn all about the anatomy of the most important exercises at different stages. Add variety to your training with 47 variations of these exercises. Training plans for strength training and tips for beginners and advanced users help you to optimise your training and prevent injuries. Many exercises can also be performed at home without a gym. Muscles scientifically analysed. Here you will find the background knowledge you need to optimise your strength training. 

Krafttraining - Die Anatomie verstehen (German, Austin Current, 2021)
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CHF23.30

Krafttraining - Die Anatomie verstehen

German, Austin Current, 2021

8. Dorling Kindersley Ottolenghi Comfort

Comfort Food Ottolenghi Style Yotam Ottolenghi has dedicated his eagerly awaited new cookery book entirely to comfort food. With his unmistakable signature style, he creates inspiring new dishes for us that taste of home and cosiness. A bowl of pasta becomes orecchiette with caramelised onions, hazelnuts and crispy sage in no time at all, a warming soup becomes cheese and bread soup with savoy cabbage and cavolo nero, and a plate of mashed potatoes is transformed into crispy aligot potatoes with leek and thyme. COMFORT weaves together childhood memories and travel impressions with over 100 irresistible recipes and is a celebration of good food and the places we call home - that special bond that comes from cooking and is passed down from generation to generation. 

Ottolenghi Comfort (German, Helen Goh., Yotam Ottolenghi, 2024)
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CHF35.70

Ottolenghi Comfort

German, Helen Goh., Yotam Ottolenghi, 2024

9. Dorling Kindersley Das grosse Buch vom Sauerteig

The Bible of Sourdough – the New York Times bestseller. Baking with sourdough can be that simple! Renowned blogger and author Maurizio Leo expertly guides baking enthusiasts of all levels: step by step, he demonstrates detailed techniques, explains essential fundamentals, and shares over 100 foolproof recipes and instructions – including practical video tutorials. This way, you can easily create crispy pizzas, sweet pastries, or classic bread varieties.

Maurizio Leo's groundbreaking standard work:
- Learn from the expert: Author Maurizio Leo captivates on Instagram and his blog "The Perfect Loaf" with his passion, practical tips, and delicious creations.
- Understand sourdough thoroughly: The book provides foundational knowledge as well as the necessary craftsmanship to elevate your baking skills to a professional level.
- Suitable for beginners: Illustrated step-by-step instructions and video tutorials clearly show what matters when it comes to doughs and techniques.
- Discover the diversity of sourdough: from Mediterranean olive-rosemary bread, 5-grain bread, and baguette to pizza and fougasse, as well as sweet pastries like cinnamon rolls and babka.

Everything about fundamentals, recipes, and techniques. How do you properly prepare the dough, feed it, and stretch or fold it? What is crucial regarding temperature and the choice of ingredients and tools? On every page of this book, you can feel Maurizio Leo's passion for sourdough. In his relaxed teaching style, he provides an overview of the baking process, the anatomy of a perfect loaf of bread, and details what the secret of good sourdough is. Finally, a sourdough book that leaves no question unanswered – essential for all bread-baking fans.

Perfect baking results with sourdough! With over 100 recipes, step-by-step instructions, and foundational techniques from bestselling author Maurizio Leo, everyone can become a sourdough pro.
 

Das grosse Buch vom Sauerteig (German, Annika Genning, Maurizio Leo, 2024)
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CHF41.70

Das grosse Buch vom Sauerteig

German, Annika Genning, Maurizio Leo, 2024

10. Dorling Kindersley Lauftraining – Die Anatomie verstehen

Running training - an anatomical all-round view

Anyone can run - but how do I get the most out of my training? This anatomy book gives you the ultimate running
ABC at hand or foot. Amazing graphics of muscles, bones, joints & ligaments present detailed insights into the anatomy of running and explain how to run faster, last longer & avoid injury. In addition, varied exercises & training plans optimize your strength and agility.

Running training according to scientific findings

The movement of running seems simple at first - just put one foot in front of the other. But what exactly happens in the body during running? This book shows that it is worthwhile to understand the holistic anatomy behind the running process and to learn to run correctly - for a better and faster sense of achievement, fewer injuries, spared knee and ankle joints and ultimately more enjoyment of running.

Your instruction manual for the correct running technique:

. Running training from a scientific perspective: Based on scientific findings, this book looks at running training from an anatomical perspective and helps you analyze your own running technique, prevent injuries, and improve your training.
. Vivid graphics show in detail all the muscles, bones, joints, and ligaments involved in running and exercise, as well as metabolism.
. Running Exercises: 30 key exercises train your strength and flexibility, and you'll learn the positive effects they have on your training.
. Training plans & tips for beginners and advanced runners improve your performance step by step - from jogging 5 km, 10 km to half marathon and marathon.

The ultimate boost for your running training - Understand the science behind running and benefit from the positive effects of a .
 

Lauftraining – Die Anatomie verstehen (German, Chris Napier, 2020)
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CHF21.70

Lauftraining – Die Anatomie verstehen

German, Chris Napier, 2020