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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Exploring more than 100 big ideas on topics as diverse as the rule of law, the extent of liberty, and the justification of warfare, [this book] takes you on a journey through the history of politics, from the influential theories of ancient Greece, Rome, and Asia to modern concepts voiced by today's brightest political thinkers."--Front jacket flap.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Religion has influenced human culture since prehistory, shaping everything from the politics of war and peace to notions of morality and issues of sex, reproduction, and family. On an individual level, it has also offered people a sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort, and even today, when science appears to offer answers to many of the world's conundrums, faith persists and many religions--including Christianity and Islam--are still growing. The...
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
An innovative and accessible guide to business, management and commerce Learning about business can be daunting, but The Business Book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the business world to even the complete novice. The Business Book is the perfect primer to key theories of business and management, covering inspirational business ideas, business strategy...
Series
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First American Edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles every case of the world's greatest detective and his assistant Dr Watson. The game is afoot and now you can discover every detail of Sherlock Holmes' world!
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First American edition.
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
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.
8) The art book
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition
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...
10) The crime book
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
[Revised] first American edition.
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Revised First American edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to the study of human nature The Psychology Book clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science.
In this innovative and accessible guide to the study of human nature, pithy explanations cut away the jargon so that concepts of psychology are clearly explained. Diagrams untangle knotty theories, and quotations and illustrations provide...
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations, portraits (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This original, graphic-led book explores and explains the key ideas underpinning the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions, defines their importance to the musical canon, and places them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The nineteenth title in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Classical Music Book combines accessible, authoritative text with bold explanatory graphics to make the subject of classical...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 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...
15) The ecology book
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
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 85 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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
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.
17) The physics book
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
335 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Book sets out more than 80 key concepts and discoveries that have defined the subject and influenced our technology since the beginning of time. With the focus firmly on unpicking the thought behind each theory - as well as exploring when and how each idea...
18) The biology book
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Written in plain English, The biology book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most momentous ideas in science, from cell theory to evolution by natural selection and the discovery of DNA. Simple graphics, such as timelines and mind maps, support the text and make the explanation easy to follow"--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Bringing together accounts of the most significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture, this important and thought-provoking book offers a bold and accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples.
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