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Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Religion has influenced human culture since prehistory, shaping everything from the politics of war and peace to notions of morality and issues of sex, reproduction, and family. On an individual level, it has also offered people a sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort, and even today, when science appears to offer answers to many of the worlds's conundrums, faith persists and many religions--including Christianity and Islam--are still growing. The...
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
The Science Book is an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most well-known scientists, and a glossary of helpful scientific...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A new installment in the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas-including issues of equality, human rights, the effects of globalization and the rise of urban living in modern society.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2016.
Language
English
Description
Examines "the greatest works of world literature, from the Iliad to Don Quixote to The Great Gatsby. Around 100 ... articles explore landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time, whether Ancient Greece, post-classical Europe, or modern-day Korea"--Amazon.com.
7) The art book
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explores the ideas behind one hundred iconic works of art while examining their historical context.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
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 to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to...
Series
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
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.
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A 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 places them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context.
14) The ecology book
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains over 85 of the key ideas, movements, and acts that have defined ecology and ecological thought. The book has a simple chronological structure, with early chapters ranging from the ideas of classical thinkers to attempts by Enlightenment thinkers to systematically order the natural world. Later chapters trace the evolution of modern thinking, from the ideas of Thomas Malthus,...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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...
16) The history book
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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.
A comprehensive introduction to...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive, accessible, and factual guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world's fastest-growing religion. This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history - from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. Celebrating the scientific, literary, and artistic achievements of the Islamic Golden Age and the ideas of philosophers and theologians across...
18) The law book
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This book explores big questions like these, explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in. Written in plain English, The Law Book cuts through the legal jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of the most important milestones in legal history, with step-by--step diagrams and witty illustrations that untangle knotty concepts.--
19) The biology book
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Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Written in plain English, The biology book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most momentous ideas in science, from cell theory to evolution by natural selection and the discovery of DNA. Simple graphics, such as timelines and mind maps, support the text and make the explanation easy to follow"--
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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...