The Kings and Queens of Britain
The Kings and Queens of Britain is up-to-date, covering Britain's current King, Charles III.We are seeing a renewed interest in Britain's monarchy due to the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions.In this fascinating, up-to-date guide, Cath Senker delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy, from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to King Charles III.
A History of the Classical World
A History of the Classical Worldis written by Elizabeth Wyse.
A History of the Middle Ages
Jestice gives a fascinating overview of A History of the Middle Ages incredible period across the world, bringing to life the personalities, the technologies, the politics and the culture that defined this period in the development of the world we know today.
Includes:
• The rise of Christianity
• The astounding advances in the sciences and the arts in the Islamic world
• How economic powerhouses developed in Africa and powerful states arose in the Americas
• How trade flourished throughout central Asia and China in the form of the Silk Roads
• The terrifying depredations of the Mongol invasions
• The crusades and other conflicts of Europe that marked a so-called era of 'chivalry'.
Philosophy 101
Philosophy 101 : The essential guide to the study of great ideas.
This visually stunning, full-color guide offers an indispensable overview of philosophy's history and ideas, catering to both students and enthusiasts. Covering Enlightenment philosophy to metaphysics, and from Aristotle to Nietzsche, this hardback guide presents the fundamentals of philosophy in accessible, jargon-free terms with practical examples and useful diagrams.
How Big? Animals
Young readers can discover just how big animals favorite animals are in this full-color hardback book, bursting with life-sized, to-scale examples and eye-opening comparisons.
From the tiny to the terrifically tall, this fun, educational book allows children to interact with life-sized, to-scale artworks of animals (or their paws, ears, and beaks) to get a sense of how big (or small!) they really are. They can also explore clever scale comparisons showing creatures alongside more familiar objects, to explore how they relate to familiar parts of their everyday lives.
A Degree in a Book: Economics
A Degree in a Book: Economics is perfect for both students and those wishing to know how economics has played its part in constructing the world in which we live.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The A Degree in a Book series covers a variety of fascinating subjects at degree level. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow diagrams, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex topics in no time.
The Human Body
The human body is a remarkable work of nature - its immense complexity allowing us to sense the world around us, move, regulate our temperature, formulate thoughts and much more besides.
In this stunning visual guide, author Robert Snedden examines the extraordinary ways that the body works and facilitates our survival. Taking each crucial system in turn, he unpacks the processes responsible for the functioning of biology's most complex creation and makes it easy to understand for every reader. Discover the function of cells, how muscles work, how our senses allow us to perceive the world, and much more.
Science: 50 Key Ideas Unpacked
Anne Rooney explores the fascinating world of science through its 50 key ideas.
Ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum physics to chaos theory and featuring the ideas of such pivotal scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Marie Curie, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on all of the world's most important scientific discoveries.