All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to sociologyPart of the popular Big Ideas series, The Sociology Book introduces you to the subject that tells you all about what society is and what makes it tick. With over 80 ideas from the world's most renowned sociologists, covering topics as diverse as 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, this book details the key concepts of sociological thought.Discover all the big sociological ideas with quirky graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps'. You'll be brought up-to-date on sociological ideas from Jeffrey Alexander to Sharon Zukin, with easy to navigate step-by-step summaries which explain each idea in a nutshell. Plus biographies of key sociologists from around the world, giving a historical context to each idea. Whether you are a sociology student or just have an interest in the workings of society, The Sociology Book is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.
An innovative and accessible guide to the world's religionsThe Religions Book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Principles of the five main world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - as well as ancient and primal belief systems are explored in this informative tome. All the big ideas are simply explained with jargon-free descriptions, step-by-step diagrams, and witty illustrations that encapsulate every aspect of religious thinking. Examine major historical developments and ideas with a universal timeline, providing a global perspective on the origins and major events that have contributed to the growth and spread of religion and spirituality. Along with the teaching highlights of pre-eminent figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Saint Paul, and Al-Ghazali, you'll also find a handy reference section featuring a glossary of religious terms and a roadmap to all the branches of the major faiths and the points of doctrine or tradition on which they differ. Modern alternative religions and spiritual beliefs from around the world are also explored, putting into context the political and social climates from which they emerged. The Religions Book provides compelling, accessible information perfect for students of religious study or anyone interested in the ideas of ancient and present day faiths and religious philosophies.
An innovative and accessible guide to government, law, and power Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, but The Politics eBook makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. Step-by-step summaries, graphics, and quotations help even the complete novice understand this fascinating subject. More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of politics are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real. Topics span from ancient political thought and medieval politics all the way to world war and modern politics. Features a handy reference section complete with a glossary of political terms and a directory of political thinkers, such as Plato, John Locke, and Karl Marx. The Politics eBook is the essential reference for students of politics and anyone with an interest in how government works.
An innovative and accessible guide to business, management and commerceLearning 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 and alternative business models. 100 key quotations introduce you to the work of great commercial thinkers, leaders and gurus from Henry Ford to Steve Jobs and to topics spanning from start-ups to ethics. Whether you are a would-be entrepreneur or just have an interest in business, The Business Book is an all-in-one guide to business management, theory and strategy.
Peter Snow provides the foreword to this book of over one-hundred detailed maps presenting different aspects of the Second World War through a cartographic lens.
The application of the fundamentals of science, technology and engineering to real-life everyday situations is explored in this visual and accessible guide, addressing such phenomena as hot-air balloons, light waves and the human eye.
Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary, complete with an exclusive minifigure.Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favourite LEGO Marvel minifigures - from Black Panther to The Scarlet Witch.Meet all the iconic LEGO Marvel characters and learn about their allies, villains, skills, vehicles and locations.©2023 The LEGO Group.© 2023 MARVEL
The only book new parents will need for the extraordinary first year of their baby's life.This comprehensive book covers every moment of the first twelve months of your baby's life - from their first moments at home, feeding, and sleeping arrangements, to travelling, building their body strength, and starting to eat solids.A team of expert paediatricians, midwives, psychologists, and nutritionists provide unrivalled detail on everything new parents can expect. This new edition has been updated with the latest medical advice for a new generation of parents, and includes reassuring answers to common questions, offering additional support for whenever you need it. The Month-by-Month Baby Book perfectly complements the bestselling The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book, and is the essential and supportive companion for your baby's first year.
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this picturesque island country.Explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, wander through the lush tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya or admire the landscape from on high at World's End: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Sri Lanka with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Sri Lanka:- Over 20 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Sri Lanka, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans depict famous sights such as the fascinating Colombo National Museum, the beautifully painted Dambulla Cave Temples and more- Colour photographs of Sri Lanka's bustling capital, Buddhist and Hindu landmarks, unique wildlife, verdant tea plantations, palm-fringed beaches and more- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's fascinating history and culture, landscape and wildlife, religions, traditional dance, arts and crafts, vibrant festivals, regional dishes, outdoor activities and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Colombo; the West Coast; the South; Kandy and the Hill Country; the Cultural Triangle; the East; Jaffna and the North- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Sri Lanka is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to this beautiful country.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "e;No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one"e; - The IndependentAbout DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Discover how to build your dream LEGO housesBe inspired by 30 incredible LEGO homes, from a cosy cottage and a modern apartment to a spooky haunted house and an underwater home. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the ebook. Each house idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps.Learn essential building techniques to create doors, windows, roofs, and more for your own wonderful creations.You can build anything! 2021 The LEGO Group
Explore the magic of Christmas at Hogwarts! Enter the festive world of LEGO Harry Potter and visit Hogwarts for a spellbinding Christmas. Celebrate the season with your favourite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and join them for a feast in the Great Hall. Admire the castle's Christmas decorations and get ready to hit the dance floor at the Yule Ball. Head to the Gryffindor common room to play a game of wizard chess, warm up in front of a roaring log fire, and join Harry as he exchanges gifts with friends. Sprinkled with festive scenes and the latest LEGO Advent Calendars, sets, and minifigures, this is the perfect gift for young LEGO Harry Potter fans. & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights JKR. (s21). 2021 The LEGO Group.
PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.Your first 1,000 German words - five words a day.Over the course of a year, German for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day teaches new vocabulary to children who are starting to learn German. Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, the child can practise the vocabulary they have just learned.A mix of nouns and verbs are taught through fun illustrations and engaging scenes, with each new word clearly labelled. German for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day first encourages the child to copy out the words before covering them with the flaps on the jacket and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children are also able to practise their German pronunciation as many times as they want.With over 1,000 German words, this colourful, clear, and comprehensive workbook will lay the foundations for your child's journey in learning and understanding German, at school or at home.
Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental well-being.Using the latest evidence and research in well-being and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.Together with the research team at Oliver Heath Design, including sustainability expert Victoria Jackson, psychologist Eden Goode, and designer Jo Baston, Oliver has devised each solution with easy implementation in mind. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property you can use these stylish fun and affordable ideas to make your home a sanctuary.Inside the pages of this home decor book, you'll discover how to detoxify your home by making small changes. It includes: - 100 tried-and-tested practical solutions for improving your living space - even if you are on a budget or renting!- Stylish, fun and affordable interior design tips based on the latest research in sustainable, biophilic design- Introducing colour, pattern and texture to your home, adapting and creating zones, as well as bringing the outdoors in and maintaining your houseplants- Clear chapters organised by solution including Light, Sleep, Sound, Warmth and Air The ideas and solutions included in this book have been devised with easy implementation in mind. Optimise lighting in your home by using reflective surfaces for a brighter space, follow a ventilation checklist to replenish the air in your home and remove pollutants, or unlock the powers of a tech-free bedroom for a better night's sleep.
PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.The perfect introduction to English vocabulary for children aged 6-9 as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language.This beautifully illustrated vocabulary ebook for children introduces your child to the essentials of English vocabulary. English for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day presents your child with 5 new words to learn and practise each day for four days, then tests these words through a variety of engaging exercises on day five. Over the course of one year, your child will build up a vocabulary of more than 1,000 commonly used English words.All the vocabulary is sorted into themes that reflect children's everyday lives (such as toys, clothes, and food), and each set of words is accompanied by a beautiful illustration that helps your child to fix those words in their memory. The daily "e;test yourself"e; practice utilizes cleverly designed flaps which hide the words your child has just learned. English for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day provides the necessary foundation for children who are about to start studying English at school, as well as solid support for those who are already learning the language.English for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day covers the vocabulary used in the Cambridge Young Learners Exams and more, and corresponds to bands pre-A1 through to A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Travel the world exploring the cities that have influenced dance music and DJ culture and discovering the cutting-edge scenes taking club culture in new directions.Featuring incredible photography, insider recommendations, and some of the biggest names in dance music, Destination Dancefloor reveals how DJ culture swept the globe and 40 cities where you can immerse yourself in the best electronic music culture has to offer.Whether you want to know more about the start of house music in Chicago, the club that started Berlin on the road to becoming the global epicentre of club culture, the French Touch scene in Paris that influenced the early years of Daft Punk, why Ibiza became the world's summer party destination of choice, or are looking for new destinations to add to your own clubbing bucket list, this unique book leans on Mixmag's position and expertise as one of the foremost names in club culture to present an overview of global dance music, making it a must-read for all clubbers, past, present, and future. See you on the dancefloor.
Showing you what others only tell you. From airports to Ziggurats, explore the world's greatest buildings with fascinating illustrations that take you right to the heart of the world's landmark buildings. Featuring all major historical styles and covering all parts of the world, discover how building has evolved from extravagant royal palaces to the towering headquarters of today's global corporations. Perfect for any architecture enthusiast, this is the definitive visual guide to discovering 5,000 years of architectural design, style and construction.
From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into facts, myths, trivia, and key discoveries about the Solar System and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn, gaze at the fountains gushing from Jupiter's moon Enceladus, and marvel at mysterious interstellar visitors 'Oumuamua and Borisov. With reference pages packed with fascinating information, you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again. An attractive gift for children who can't get enough of astronomy, The Mysteries of the Universe is perfect for kids to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
How are illnesses diagnosed? What is cancer? Why are some pandemics so deadly? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and helped us protect and promote our health. Written in plain English, The Medicine Book cuts through the jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of the most important milestones in medical history, with step-by-step diagrams and witty illustrations that untangle knotty concepts.From ancient medical practices, such as herbal medications and balancing the humours, through groundbreaking work including Jenner's experiments with cowpox, which laid the basis for vaccination, The Medicine Book offers an engaging overview of medical history across the world all the way into the 21st century with gene manipulation, immunotherapy, and robotics and telesurgery. Covering the role that therapies and drugs have played in the human quest to treat and prevent disease, the establishment of hospitals and later international medical bodies, like the WHO, and medical science's response to new challenges, such as accelerated antibiotic resistance and COVID-19, The Medicine Book explains the stories behind each milestone development.Continuing the "Big Ideas" series' trademark combination of authoritative, informative text, and bold graphics, The Medicine Book uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you're a student of medicine or science, a medical professional, or an armchair expert.
Understand the menopause with all its changes and challenges and choose practices and treatments, brought to you by a team of experts, to make this next stage in your wellness journey healthy and positive.Find the right combination of resources for you - to stay physically, mentally, and spiritually well throughout the menopause.Your journey is unique. This insightful book will help you find the right combination of resources that work for you. It includes:- Specialist expert writers for each section of the book - HRT, Natural Remedies, Exercise, Nutrition and Mental Wellness - Practical strategies on how to manage menopause naturally and make it a more positive, empowering experience - Symptom Finder in the introductory pages to help direct you to the correct section in the bookCoping with menopause can be tough, draining and sometimes utterly debilitating for women. For years it has been seen as an illness that needed to be cured. Natural Menopause takes a different approach. Throughout the pages of this calm, authoritative, beautiful reference book, you'll be able to learn about the natural process of menopause. Explore an extensive collection of natural menopause remedies and complements to hormone replacement therapy. Adopt yoga poses to reduce stress and help you sleep. Use essential oils to manage mood swings and soothe headaches. Discover detoxifying foods that aid weight management and regulate hormones. Find the best exercises to boost your mood and energy levels. Finally, use CBT and mindfulness to relieve anxiety and calm hot flushes.Embrace the ChangeFilled with a wealth of invaluable information, this book will help you stay physically, mentally, and spiritually well throughout your menopause journey. It's perfect for women over 40 who are already invested in natural wellness and want to apply the same principles to their menopause.
An atmospheric island bursting with history, culture and natural beauty.Whether you want to hike across rugged mountains, spot flamingoes near Cagliari or simply sip a glass of Cannonau overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the mediterranean, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sardinia has to offer. Beyond the soft sands and warm seas which frame Sardinia lies a beguilingly wild interior of precipitous mountains, dense forests and craggy canyons where herds of wild horses roam free. Equally atmospheric are the island's captivating culture, characterful medieval cities and ancient sites which lie scattered across this enthralling landscape, testament to Sardinia's turbulent history. Our recently updated guide brings Sardinia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the island's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:-our pick of Sardinia's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy-easy-to-follow itineraries-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-colour-coded chapters to every part of Sardinia, from Cagliari to Barbagia, the Costa Smeralda to the Eastern CoastPlanning a grand tour of Italy? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy.
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Northern Spain.Explore Pamplona's enchanting Old Town, soak up the sun in Santander or admire the fabulous mountain views from the Castillo de Loarre: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Northern Spain with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Northern Spain:- Over 20 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Northern Spain, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail Santiago cathedral, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Catedral de Le n, Santuario de Loiola and more- Colour photographs of Northern Spain's most alluring cities - Bilbao, San Sebasti n and Santiago de Compostela - the glorious Asturian and Cantabrian coastline, the historic towns and villages of the Aragonese and Catalan Pyrenees, and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria, the Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja, and Central and Eastern Pyrenees- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Northern Spain's history, architecture, pilgrimage routes, Basque culture, and festivals and events- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases and transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Northern Spain is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Northern Spain.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "e;No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one"e; - The IndependentWant to explore more of Spain? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
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