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Get to grips with the essential topics in maths today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words. Math: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your mathematical curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in math in concise, 100-word summaries. One of the first titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of math such as geometry, algebra, probability and pure math, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of math, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of math.

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this all-encompassing children's encyclopedia contains all the information your child needs, explained clearly and checked by experts.This revised edition includes 16 brand-new pages, plus updates to existing content.DK Children’s Encyclopedia is an engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the core subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body. This book for children is a must-have resource for every child’s shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 250 topics all in one place. It’s an essential encyclopedia for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them.Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fantastic children’s encyclopedia features a key topic explained in concise text accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts, and extensive cross

Travel through time to discover the paintings and sculptures that enrich our world.This terriffic book has a single timeline running through it – a glorious gallery of art through history, from prehistoric cave paintings to street art, and everything in between. Art movements such as the Renaissance, Impressionism, Surrealism, and Pop Art are explored and explained. There are biographies, too, of key figures behind some of the world’s best-known artworks, from Rembrandt to Rodin, Botticelli to Banksy. With every story plotted on a timeline, the pages give a snapshot of each era, and reveal the influences and connections behind the works of art and artistic movements that have reflected our world. With more than 1,000 images of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, Art Year by Year is the ultimate visual guide to the history of art, century by century, year by year.

125 comprehensive, easy-to-use cards for exam preparationA fantastic aid for exam preparation, these flash cards make biology crystal clear and will have you exam-ready in no time.Make biology super simple! These handy revision cards condense everything you need to know about biology into bitesize key facts and crystal clear diagrams. Studying for exams has never been so easy. Biology is explained in simple, user-friendly language, with colorful illustrations to help you grasp difficult concepts at a glance. Whether you’re catching up on lessons, doing homework, or revising for exams, these super simple cards will make you a biology expert in no time.

125 comprehensive, easy-to-use cards for exam preparationA fantastic aid for exam preparation, these flash cards make chemistry crystal clear and will have you exam-ready in no time.Make chemistry super simple! These handy revision cards condense everything you need to know about chemistry into bitesize key facts and crystal clear diagrams. Studying for exams has never been so easy. Chemistry is explained in simple, user-friendly language, with colorful illustrations to help you grasp difficult concepts at a glance. Whether you’re catching up on lessons, doing homework, or revising for exams, these super simple cards will make you a chemistry expert in no time.

Explore and understand the key ideas and movements in anthropology—the study of human societies and cultures and how they work.What does it mean to be human? Why do we have rituals? How do family structures differ around the world, and why? The Anthropology Book answers questions like these and many, many more. Applying the Big Ideas series’ combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The Anthropology Book introduces key concepts from different branches of the subject, such as cultural anthropology, ethnography, and biological anthropology, and explains how they have developed over the past century. The book explores the origins of human life and cultures, and how societies develop traditions, laws, and languages. Profiling renowned anthropologists, such as Claude Levi-Strauss and Margaret Mead, and covering topics as diverse as biology, medicine, war, sexuality, family roles, and kinship, The Anthropology Book is a fascinating, accessible introduction to the core

Learn about trade and global economic crises in The Economics Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Economics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Economics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Economics, with:– More than 100 of the greatest ideas in economics– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Economics Book is a captivating introduction to historically important and emergingideas in a field of science that often confuses newcomers,

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Politics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Politics, with: - More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas th

Classic Dutch language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app Learn to speak Dutch in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, DK's Hugo Dutch in 3 Months will have you speaking Dutch fluently in just 12 weeks. With a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app, the latest edition of this classic self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read, and write in Dutch. The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of Dutch grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written "imitated pronunciation" guide, which replaces Dutch sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfec

More than 80 classics retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Who is the trickster god, Maui? What is the Mead of Poetry and what gift did it bestow on those who drank it? What did Ancient Egyptian mythology say about the Underworld? The latest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book answers these questions and more, as it explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Here you will discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld. Beyond t

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of biology and learn about the great minds who uncovered them. Written in plain English, The Biology Book is packed with short, pit

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, graphics-led approach, The Physics Book

“Books, let’s face it, are better than anything else.” Nick HornbyTurn the pages of The Literature Book to discover over 100 of the world’s most enthralling reads and the literary geniuses behind them

Does Chinatown subvert the film noir genre? What is the effect of Pulp Fiction's episodic plot? How do multiple points of view undermine notions of reality in Rashomon?Part of DK's bestselling Big Ide

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Philosophy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Philosophy, with:- Key quotes from more than 100 of the great thinkers of philosophy- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to philosophy, aimed at adults with an interest in the sub

Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world. With profiles of key people, movements, and events, The Black History Book brings together accounts of the most significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture. This vital and thought-provoking book presents a bold and accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples - from the earliest human migrations to modern Black communities and the African diaspora. Powerful images and innovative infographics bring to life the stories of the early kingdoms of Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Carthage; the powerful empires of the Medieval and Early Modern eras; and the struggle against European colonizers. Black history and culture beyond the African continent is also explored in detail - including the Atlantic Slave Trade; the quilombos (slave resistance camps) of Brazil; the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age; the "Wind

Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud?Drawing on the latest neuroscience res

125 comprehensive, easy-to-use cards for exam preparationA fantastic aid for test preparation, these flash cards make math crystal clear and will have you exam-ready in no time.Make math super simple! These handy flash cards condense everything you need to know about math into bitesize key facts and crystal clear diagrams. Studying for exams has never been so easy. Math is explained in simple, user-friendly language, with colorful illustrations to help you grasp difficult concepts at a glance. Whether you’re catching up on lessons, doing homework, or revising for exams, these super simple cards will make you a math expert in no time.