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
Discover more than 85 of the most important ideas, movements, and events to have defined sociology and sociological thought with this original, graphic-led book.Applying the “Big Ideas” series’ tradem
Discover more than 85 of the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and proofs ever devised, and the great minds behind them, with this original, graphics-led book.Applying the Big Ideas Simply
Explore ecology in this accessible introduction to how the natural world works and how we have started to understand the environment, ecosystems, and climate change.Using a bold, graphic-led approach,
Discover more than 85 of the most important ideas, movements, and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history with this original, graphic-led book.Using the Big Ideas ser
With over 225,000 copies in print, DK's Big Ideas series has struck a chord with readers fascinated-but also intimidated-by complex subjects like philosophy, psychology, politics, and religion. The ne
Surveying the world's religions, from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism, and providing succinct yet thought-provoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, The Religions Book is ideal for anyone
Packed with innovative graphics and simple explanations of business concepts, from managing risk and alternative business models to effective leadership and thinking outside the box, The Business Book
A collection of three top-selling titles from the graphics-led Big Ideas Simply Explained series: The Philosophy Book, The Psychology Book, and The Sociology Book.If you seek to understand how people
This original, graphic-led book explores and explains the key ideas underpinning the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions, defines their importance to the musical canon, and
A compact, portable introduction to the history, concepts, and thinking behind psychology laid out in DK's signature visual style--the ultimate guide to understanding psychology on the go.Take Freud t
Eighty of the world’s greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics. From early creation stories to cla
From ancient and medieval philosophers such as Confucius and Thomas Aquinas, to revolutionary thought leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and Leon Trotsky, to the voices who have shaped modern politics t
From Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, to Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes, to the top economic thought leaders of today, The Economics Book is the essential reference for students and anyone else with
Explore how scientists have sought to explain our world and the universe, and how scientific discoveries have been made.This book on science and the history of science looks at topics such as why Cope
Profiles 100 of the best movies ever made throughout the world, from classic 1930s film noir and Hollywood romance to international art-house and 21st-century sci-fi.Unforgettable quotes, film stills,
An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos—from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars
An essential guide to criminology, exploring the most infamous cases of all time, from serial killers to mob hits to war crimes and more.From Jack the Ripper to Jeffrey Dahmer, The Crime Book is a com
Tour history's greatest masterpieces in The Art Book. See the master works of Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and more.From prehistoric cave paintings to postmodern art, The Art Book ex
To the complete novice, learning about philosophy can be a cause for dread. The Philosophy Book uses innovative graphics and creative typography to help demystify hard-to-grasp concepts for those new
Clearly explaining more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field, The Psychology Book uses accessible text and easy-to-follow graphics and illustrations to explain the complex theoretical and experi
El libro de Shakespeare trae las obras de William Shakespeare a la vida con fotografías a todo color, imágenes, nubes de ideas, cronologías y citas que ayudarán al lector a comprender el contexto de l
Desde Aristóteles y Tomás de Aquino, pasando por Adam Smith y John Maynard Keynes, hasta los líderes del pensamiento económico contemporáneo, El libro de la economía es una referencia imprescindible p
El libro de la filosofía explora la historia y los conceptos de la filosofía y desmitifica una materia considerada intimidante por su complejidad.¿Siguen siendo relevantes hoy en día las ideas de René
El libro de la psicología explora más de cien ideas rompedoras en el campo utilizando atractivas gráficas, texto comprensible, un directorio de científicos y un glosario de términos.El libro de la psi
