Butterflies and moths are among the most beautiful and most-studied creatures in nature. Caterpillars, the juvenile stage, are just as diverse, alluring, and fascinating – and deserve to be admired an
As the central science that bridges biology and physics, chemistry explains the diversity of all things tangible at a molecular level. Chemistry is the science of matter--its composition, structure, p
The bestselling 30-Second… series takes a revolutionary approach to learning about those subjects you feel you should really understand. Each title selects a popular topic and dissects it into the 50
Genetics is the study of heredity, and reveals how the characteristics of living organisms are determined by the genes passed down the generations. The human genome was mapped in 2003, and this enhanc
Almost two centuries since his death, Napoleon Bonaparte remains the subject of vigorous debate. On one side are those with a romantic attachment to ideals of liberty and democracy, on the other are t
Symbols are often seen as constituting an international language and to some extent they do, but that language is far from universal--context means everything in this complicated but engrossing form o
Sleep is increasingly becoming a luxury in busy, modern life. Statistics show that insomnia is rampant, and consumes billions in medical bills worldwide. We’re designed to spend a full third of our li
Medical massage has been used to alleviate pain for thousands of years. Now you can learn to expertly use pressure and movement to relieve pain, ease tension, and provide comfort to the weak and weary
Secrets of Ayurveda is the perfect guide for anyone wishing to discover more about this ancient practice that, through a combination of science and philosophy, has been used for over 3,000 years to ac
The power of natural fragrances has been recognized for thousands of years for their innate cleansing, healing, relaxing, and invigorating properties. Learn to harness them and let them play a vital r
Remember the traditional toy that featured disks with a picture on each side pictures that combined into a single image when they were spun? This book takes that childhood trick and turns it into the
Your dog's ears, eyes, head, mouth and teeth, back, legs and tail all work in concert to convey his mood - so why is it sometimes so difficult to understand what he's saying? This guide teaches you th
Explores why compassion is the very essence of mindfulness and how we can connect with this loving quality through the transformational practice of meditation.
The essences of wild-grown flowers, pioneered by Dr. Edward Bach for their innate remedial properties, provide an important holistic therapy for the safe healing and balancing of mind, body, and spiri
Whether its bug hunting in a city courtyard, counting stars, planting a neat little window box or building a cool woodland hideout, this brilliantly innovative activity book will open childrens eyes t
The holistic nature of Eastern systems – with the emphasis on integrating the mind, body, and spirit – has become a focal point for more and more people. Tai chi offers a route to inner peace as well
The great painting and sculpture of the past is the indispensable backbone of most people’s visual library, but wrangling centuries of wonderful works by thousands of artists into a digestible form th
30-Second Rock Music starts with 1950s rock’n’roll (and its roots) and explores blues and folk, progressive and heavy metal, punk, indie and alt rock, profiling extraordinary bands and musicians along
Choosing colours for your home can become an overwhelming and confusing process—there is just so much on offer. Love Colour will help you to bring your favourite colours to life by successfully making
In this entertaining and informative book, children who love animals can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a zoo vet, a police dog handler, a marine biologist, a g
