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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
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...
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Written in plain English, The history book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student, or an armchair historian, you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book"--Back cover.
3) The art book
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explores the ideas behind one hundred iconic works of art while examining their historical context.
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
More than a century after the Lumière brothers made their first movie, the magic of the silver screen refuses to fade. Even silent era classics, such as the futuristic Metropolis, still retain the power to astonish. The talkies introduced new genres-- among them the special-effects blockbuster, first seen in King Kong and reinvented in the 1980s with Steven Spielberg's Jaws-- that continue to inspire and enthrall. In more recent years, technological...
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Combines authoritative text with graphics and quotes from leading contributors in an introduction to more than eighty-five of the most important ideas, movements, and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history. Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, this book traces feminism and the feminist movement from its origins, through the suffragette movement of...
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Part of the Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book introduces the great and the good, from the gods of ancient Greece to the stories of the Cherokee People of North America. Going beyond the ancient worlds, this book brings to life influential tales of Aboriginal Australians and the Aztecs, each packed with compelling characters, plot twists and turns, and incredible insight into human existence.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Español
Description
¿Qué convierte a algo en una obra de arte? ¿Cómo dieron forma los antiguos griegos a la belleza ideal? ¿Ejerce el color una influencia directa en el alma? Este libro analiza estas y otras muchas cuestiones revisando los movimientos, estilos y temas artísticos claves a través de más de 200 obras de muy diversos géneros. Con un lenguaje claro, El libro del arte desbroza la jerga de la historia y la teoría del arte y ofrece imágenes de las...
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"What does the white whale symbolize in Moby-Dick? What is stream-of-consciousness writing? And what do Lolita and A Clockwork Orange have in common? Find out in this book, which explores key movements, themes, and styles of writing through more than 250 works of literature. Written in plain English, The Literature Book cuts through the literary jargon and is packed with witty illustrations and clear graphics, making it the perfect primer to world...
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Applying the Big Ideas Simply Explained series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics to chart the development of math through history, The Math Book explores and explains subjects ranging from ancient mathematical ideas and inventions, such as prehistoric tally bones and Sumerian multiplication tables, through the developments in mathematics during medieval and Renaissance Europe, to the more recent rise of game...
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Exploring more than 100 big ideas on topics as diverse as the rule of law, the extent of liberty, and the justification of warfare, [this book] takes you on a journey through the history of politics, from the influential theories of ancient Greece, Rome, and Asia to modern concepts voiced by today's brightest political thinkers."--Front jacket flap.
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Language
Español
Description
Examines the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today, in 100 articles that explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much more.
12) The poetry book
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
An accessible guide to the most important poems ever written-- from the Epic of Gilgamesh to The Waste Land--and the poets behind them. Discover the key themes and ideas behind the most important poems ever written, and the poetic geniuses who wrote them. The perfect introduction to poetry, The Poetry Book takes you on a fascinating journey through time to explore more than 90 of the world's greatest poetic works. Discover poems in all their many...
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
To the complete novice, learning about philosophy can be daunting. The Philosophy Book changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy to follow images, succinct quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject.
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"Escrito en un lenguaje accesible, El libro de las matemáticas presenta explicaciones claras y concisas que desbrozan la jerga especializada, diagramas que plasman complejas teorías, citas memorables e ingeniosas ilustraciones que juegan con nuestras ideas acerca de los números. ¿Qué es un número imaginario? ¿Cómo pueden servir las matemáticas para predecir el futuro? A lo largo de la historia, los matemáticos se han planteado grandes preguntas...
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Cómo se diagnostican las enfermadades? ¿Qué es el cáncer ¿Por qué algunas pandemias son tan mortíferas? Este libro responde estas y otras muchas preguntas, explorando y explicando los logros y hallazghos que han configurado nuestra visión moderna de la medicina y nos ayudan a proteger y promover nuestra salud. Con un lenguaje claro, El libro de la medicina desbroza la jerga científica y ofrece sencillas explicaciones de los hitos más...
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