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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Science Book is an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most well-known scientists, and a glossary of helpful scientific...
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, including issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society.
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines "the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 ... articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time, whether Ancient Greece, post-classical Europe, or modern-day Korea"--Amazon.com.
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
More than a century after the Lumière brothers made their first movie, the magic of the silver screen refuses to fade. Even silent era classics, such as the futuristic Metropolis, still retain the power to astonish. The talkies introduced new genres--among them the special-effects blockbuster, first seen in King Kong and reinvented in the 1980s with Steven Spielberg's Jaws--that continue to inspire and enthrall. In more recent years, technological...
6) The art book
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the ideas behind one hundred iconic works of art while examining their historical context.
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos--from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustratons (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the cases of over one hundred notorious crimes and criminals from world history, covering bandits, arsonists, hucksters, white collar criminals, organized crime, kidnappers, extortionists, and murderers.
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Examines the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today, in 100 articles that explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much more.
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
How did the universe begin? What is truth? How can we live good lives? Throughout history, humankind has asked these and other big questions about the nature of life and existence - and big thinkers have offered solutions that continue to shape our world. Written in plain English, The Philosophy Book is packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, classic quotes that make philosophy...
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Take a step into the fascinating realm of gods and goddesses, mythical warriors, and legendary kings and queens. Explore the creation stories of world's great cultures, let yourself be gripped by the classic hero narratives like the legend of King Arthur or the adventures of the Monkey King, or shed a tear over heart-rending tragedies such as the devastating tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Mythology Book retells and explains more than 80 classic...
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Surveying the world's religions, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism, and providing succinct yet thought-provoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, The Religions Book is ideal for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the world's religions. With intriguing artwork, flow charts, and diagrams, complex world religions are made accessible in this comprehensive guide"--
13) The ecology book
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains over 90 of the key ideas, movements, and acts that have defined ecology and ecological thought. The book has a simple chronological structure, with early chapters ranging from the ideas of classical thinkers to attempts by Enlightenment thinkers to systematically order the natural world. Later chapters trace the evolution of modern thinking, from the ideas of Thomas Malthus,...
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Combines authoritative text with graphics and quotes from leading contributors in an introduction to more than eighty-five of the most important ideas, movements, and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history. Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, this book traces feminism and the feminist movement from its origins, through the suffragette movement of...
15) The math book
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Applying the Big Ideas Simply Explained series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics to chart the development of math through history, The Math Book explores and explains subjects ranging from ancient mathematical ideas and inventions, such as prehistoric tally bones and Sumerian multiplication tables, through the developments in mathematics during medieval and Renaissance Europe, to the more recent rise of game...
16) The science book
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
An innovative and accessible guide to theories in technology and nature. Learning about science can be daunting, but this book makes it easier by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the world of science to even the complete novice.
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, including issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society.
18) The law book
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Why do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence first used in court? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in. Written in plain English, The Law Book cuts through the legal jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of the most important milestones in legal history, with step-by-step diagrams...
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
351 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
Español
Description
"Escrito en un lenguaje accesible, El libro de las matemáticas presenta explicaciones claras y concisas que desbrozan la jerga especializada, diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestras ideas acerca de los números. ¿Qué es un número imaginario? ¿Cómo pueden servir las matemáticas para predecir el futuro? A lo largo de la historia, los matemáticos se han planteado grandes preguntas...
20) The movie book
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Written in plain English and packed with iconic film stills, contemporary posters, and witty infographics, The Movie Book explores the characters, plots, and key themes of more than 100 of the greatest movies ever to grace the silver screen." --
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