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In an intriguing and entertaining journey, this book uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons. From the ancient ceremonies celebrating Midwinter to festivals of Sol In
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Time travel back to Ancient Rome with this fact-filled guide to the Roman Empire. Learn about the emperors, the soldiers, the gods and goddesses, and the everyday life of this fascinating civilisation
From the Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox, a megabat with a wingspan of over five feet, to the aptly named Bumblebee Bat, the world’s smallest mammal, the number and diversity of bat speciesis proving
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The Horse: A Natural History looks not only at the horse in the human context, but also at its own story, and at the way horses live and have lived both alongside people and independently. An initial
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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
If you only have 30 seconds, there is time – using this book – to bone up on how to eat well. We’re served a daily diet of food facts, fads and often far-fetched claims for what we put on our pl
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
Castles takes a uniquely architectural approach to deconstructing all forms of fortification, showing how the work of architect, stonemason, and engineer evolved to repel the increasingly destructive
The chakras represent a system of belief that is related to the practice of yoga and the principles of Ayurveda from India. The chakras are not physical structures that you can see with your eyes, the
A magnificent crystal identifier profiling more than 100 of the earth’s most fascinating and beautiful minerals displayed in a spectrum of 20 color bands. Explore the significance of each color ray, a
Did you know that a cheetah and a Porsche can both accelerate from 0 to 70 mph/112 kph in just three seconds? That the moon is only slightly narrower than the width of Australia? That the tallest tree
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Transform into your favorite mythical beasts with these incredible masks! A unicorn, a griffin, a dragon, a basilisk and more are waiting to be brought to life inside these pages—all they need is you…
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Kids will learn all about business at Entrepreneur Academy. From thinking up creative ideas, marketing and basic accounting, to designing products and services that can help society, this inform
The 50 most significant principles and styles in architecture, each explained in half a minute. The bestselling 30-Second series offers a new approach to learning about those subjects you feel you sho
The Chicken is a comprehensive, science-based exploration of the world of the chicken that examines the behaviour, characteristics and unique abilities of this fantastic fowl.
The Bee is a comprehensive exploration of these fascinating creatures detailing their evolution, ecology, genetics and physiology and includes a directory of notable bee species.
An investigation into the science behind achieving peak performance in the water and how an understanding of the physical forces at work can be used to improve your own technique.
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Ancient Greece in 30 Seconds is a fascinating introduction to one of the world’s most influential ancient cultures. From slaves and soldiers to th
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
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 power of color to energise, soothe, and heal has been recognised for thousands of years; this accessible and highly visual introduction will be your guide as you embark on your own color-healing j
Happiness and How it Happens reveals how happiness—the state of being we all aspire to—is a natural state for us, and so is attainable for all. The Happy Buddha explores what happiness actually is and
The power of colour to energise, soothe, and heal has been recognised for thousands of years; this accessible and highly visual introduction will be your guide as you embark on your own colour-healing
Do you know your fission from your fusion? You will have heard of Einstein’s theory of relativity and his synonymous equation E=mc2, but do you really understand what they mean? With renewable energy a
Who are we? What is it about our species that sets us apart from every other living creature, past and present, on this planet? These are perennially compelling questions about human evolution and dev
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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
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