A vibrant, singularly brief history of Europe, distilling the web of people and pivotal moments―from wars and treaties to nascent governments and simmering revolutions―that make up the origin story of the continent we know todayThree millennia of history on a momentous, world-changing continent, distilled into 208 thrilling pages, from The Shortest History series!Celebrated historian John Hirst draws from his own lectures to deliver this ultra-accessible master class on the making of modern Europe, from Ancient Greece through World War II. With over 600,000 copies sold worldwide, this brief history is a global sensation propelled by a thesis of astonishing simplicity: Just three elements―German warfare, Greek and Roman culture, and Christianity―come together to explain everything else, from the Crusades to the Industrial Revolution. Hirst’s razor-sharp grasp of cause and effect helps us see with sparkling clarity how the history of Europe―the crucible of liberal democracy―shapes the wa
China is a much-storied land: the home of the red dragon; a sleeping lion; the Middle Kingdom, or "land between." For centuries, China led the world in science, technology, astronomy, and math. The Ch
Follow Wyatt and his mom, Rosie, as they embark on heartwarming adventures in this gentle tale about having a parent with a chronic illness Even though Wyatt''s mom, Rosie, has multiple sclerosis and
A single rose suggests the sublime interdependence of all life. A sudden storm points to the world’s unpredictability. A marble conjures the birth of the cosmos.How to Love the Universe shows us how e
A book for beginning readers, chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without the use of words, depicting characters exploring the zoo—with exhibits ranging from the Africa savanna to th
Within the pages of this eclectic pop-history, scientist and educator Sten Odenwald at NASA examines 100 objects that forever altered what we know and how we think about the cosmos. From Sputnik to Sk
Learn the secret to a truly healthy body and mind: the teeming world of microbes inside and all around usScience has made huge leaps in prolonging life through disease prevention and treatment, but biochemist Brett Finlay and gerontology expert Jessica Finlay offer a different—and truly revolutionary—solution to the quest for the fountain of youth. Through their research into the human microbiome, they’ve discovered that microbes play a crucial role in how we age. In The Whole-Body Microbiome, this father-daughter pair: Explores the unique composition of all the microbiomes in the human body (not just in the gut!), and explains the health risks and benefits associated with eachPresents current and emerging research on microbial interventions for the full spectrum of age-related conditions, from sun spots to Alzheimer’s, cancer, and moreProvides simple, at-home tips to improve your microbiotic health, at any age.In this eye-opening update on the significance of the microbiome, the
Unlikely best friends will melt hearts in this wry, gentle tale that grapples with death and finds solace in memory Little bird Hopper lives on top of Reggie the rhinoceros, feasting on all his pesky
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Meetmoimoithe colorful creatures scientifically proven to distract and delight your fussy baby! Playful moimoi have bold stripes and big, bright eyes. Babies find them captivating and will even stop c
Good Thinking is our best defense against anti-vaccine paranoia, climate denial, and other dire threats of today In a world where cries of ';fake news' and mistrust of experts often hold sway, we can
100 lovable dogs—sweetly drawn and aptly captioned—deliver advice to inspire optimism and appreciation for life’s simple pleasuresFriendship can be easyWhoever coined the phrase "a dog's life" should'
