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How the Body Works - DK

How The Body Works is a fascinating exploration of the weird and wonderful processes that occur within the human body, often without us knowing. Understand how our bodies keep us alive and thriving and get to the bottom of such niggling questions as why we get dizzy, why we get butterflies in our stomachs, and why we get jetlag! How The Body Works is a bold and accessible visual guide to every aspect of how the human body and brain works, combining the science of human anatomy books with beautiful images. Enjoy this enlightening resource that covers everything from skin to bone and even the psychology of dreams and emotions.

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The Complete Human Body - Dr Alice Roberts

The definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body.The most detailed popular reference book on human anatomy available, this beautiful exploration of the human body is now in its third edition, revised with the latest medical knowledge. Although used by students and healthcare professionals, it is accessible enough for anyone to dip into and enjoy. Guided by Professor Alice Roberts, renowned academic, author, and broadcaster, and groundbreaking 3-D computer-generated illustrations, you will understand the human body as never before, explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity, and discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why.Dive into the pages of this brilliant book on the human body, to discover: - A region-by-region anatomy atlas allows the reader to explore the body up close and almost life size from head to toe.- A functional section then shows how the body works, system by system.- Feature panels and spreads throughout explore fascinating aspects of the human body.- Diseases and disorders section includes easy-to-follow summaries of over 200 health conditions.The Complete Human Body begins with a region-by-region anatomical atlas, containing extra detail on the hands, feet, and major joints. It features a functional section on how the body works, system by system. Finally, the diseases and disorders section includes easy-to-follow summaries of over 200 health conditionsThe 3-D computer-generated illustrations are incredibly detailed, virtually life-size, and based on the 3-D scans of a real human body. But in addition, the book features hundreds of smaller illustrations, diagrams, and the latest medical and microscope imaging. The Complete Human Body is perfect for students and teachers of biology, anatomy, and physiology as well as health professionals.

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Inside Story: How the News Works - ITN Productions

News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works? Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant topic. With accessible information and practical tips written by real-life journalist Jane Marlow from Independent Television News (ITN), plus feature sections from ITV News #39; Charlene White, children will be well-equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the tricky news landscape. Readers will learn where news came from, the history of news and how it works around the world, as well as who #39;s who in the news process, what issues are facing the news today, what can we expect from news in the future and so much more.With fun, friendly and engaging illustrations by Terri Po, this approachable guide is the perfect resource to help children navigate the ever-changing world of news and really get the inside story.

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Lift-the-Flap How Your Body Works - Dickins Rosie

Lift the flaps to uncover the amazing inner workings of your very own body - from your bones, blood and brain to the bacteria in your belly button. Discover what happens when you eat, how your senses work, what your heart and lungs do and lots more fascinating facts. With links to specially selected websites for activities and videos.

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How the Earth Works - Lucia Dr Perez-Diaz

See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet in this fascinating book about Earth.Author Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz offers budding young Earth scientists aged 7-9 everything they need to decode the puzzle that is planet EarthOn a journey like no other, children will learn what our planet was once like, how and why it has changed, and what the future may hold. They will adventure through earthquakes and over towering mountains to learn about our landscapes and unlock clues to Earth⠙s long history.This Earth science book for children offers: A unique adventure through Earth for kids, covering the past, present and future of our planet⠙s geography.An in-depth look at the trending topics of Earth and the environment in relation to rising global temperatures.Material that supports the national curriculum, including plate tectonics and how human actions and the climate affect this.How the Earth Works digs into all that happens beneath our feet in an accessible and lively manner. The pages of this book are charged with Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz⠙s passion and expertise, as she helps us to explore the inner workings of our planet. Filled with dynamic illustrations, this geology book takes on plate tectonics in a digestible and adventurous way that you don⠙t want to miss!

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How the Universe Works: From the Big Bang to the End of Time - Ben Still

An in-depth yet easy-to-read guide to the physics of the universe for older children, with stunning illustrations throughout. The perfect gift for a child interested in science, physics, astronomy and space.Divided into four sections â “ In the Beginning, Starlife, The Solar System and The Big Universe â “ Dr Ben Still guides us from the very tiniest particles right up to the largest things in our universe, from quarks to quasars. Illustrated by Thomas Pullin, the artwork throughout is a stunning mixture of technical, information-led drawings and beautiful impressions of galaxies and the wider universe.

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How the World Works - Noam Chomsky

â ˜One of the greatest, most radical public thinkers of our timeâ ™ ARUNDHATI ROY Discover the essential guide to Chomsky and his brilliant ideas on the global state of affairsAn extraordinary collection of Chomsky s speeches and his interviews with David Barsamian, edited by Arthur Naiman. With exceptional clarity and power of argument, Noam Chomsky lays bare as no one else can the realities of contemporary geopolitics.Including classic essays such as:* What Uncle Sam Really Wants* The Prosperous Few and the Restless Many* Secrets, Lies and Democracy* The Common Good

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Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves - and How to Find our Way Back - Ingrid Clayton

Often mistakenly labeled as codependency, fawning can present as being more of who someone is: smart, generous,successful, funny, or beautiful, while for others it s about being less: vocal, ethnic, creative, self-assured, or boundaried. Fawning can be visible or invisible, it can take the shape of sex, money, or the perpetual emotional regulationof others but one thing remains constant: it is about finding safety in an unsafe world, often at our own expense. Written by fawning expert and clinical psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton, Fawning will be the first of its kind, shininga light on this under-represented, but extremely important piece of the trauma puzzle. Clayton draws upon bothpersonal and clinical experiences of the trauma response and provides resources and tools for anyone who has lostintrinsic parts of themselves by constantly orienting to safety through self-abandonment. This book is for thosewho want to finally lessen their shame about patterns that haven t served for a long time. It is for doctors, therapists, and all those in the helping professions who need to understand this form and function of how the body seeks tosurvive trauma. This book is for the cycle breakers who don t want to carry unprocessed trauma down to futuregenerations or foster another generation of fawners who aren t entitled to the full spectrum of human emotion,shrinking in the face of what caregivers can tolerate. It is for those who have been told to read all the literature oncodependency and still don t see themselves reflected. Fawning is for anyone who has felt stuck in relationships, longing for meaningful, reciprocal connections and most importantly, a true relationship to Self.

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Your Expert Guide: The Human Body for Young Scientists - Tom Jackson, Liam Cini-O

From top experts in biology education comes this definitive guide to the human body, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology.In Your Expert Guide: The Human Body, discover the many systems and surprising skills of the human body, from your astounding brain at the very top of your body, to the tiny bones in your feet built for walking. Explore the powerful organs and the jobs they do to get a clear picture of how your body works, and how you can look after it.Written by Tom Jackson and Liam Cini-O Dwyer and published in partnership with The Royal Society of Biology. With immersive artwork by Ola Szpunar, biology comes alive for curious readers aged 8+.Books in the Your Expert Guide series: With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young ScientistsWith Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young ScientistsWith Institute of Physics: The Universe / Physics for Young Scientists

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My First Book of the Human Body - Collins

Let Collins take you on a journey inside your amazing body. Fun and factfilled, this is the book for you if you want to know everything about how your body works. This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins. Part of the My First series of reference books for young readers.

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How Do I Do That in My Tesla? - Scott Kelby, Terry White

The unofficial manual that should have come with your car! Become a Tesla pro in no time with over 250 Tesla tips and tricks to get the most out of your electric vehicle!Scott Kelby and Terry White, both renowned tech experts and bestselling authors, have teamed up to create an entirely new concept for learning about your Tesla—a guide one that s designed from the ground up to get you straight to whatever you need to know about your Tesla right now, provide quick answers, and get you back to enjoying your electric vehicle.Tesla cars have become the pinnacle of modern driving with their incredible power and depth of features, but sometimes the functions you need aren t immediately obvious. There will be times when you need to do something in your Tesla, but you re not sure where that feature is hidden or what the secret handshake is to make it work. That s why this book was created—to get you to the technique, the shortcut, or exactly the right setting, right now.How Do I Do That In My Tesla? covers Tesla s latest and greatest features, including its advanced driver assistance systems. Here s how the book works: When you need to know how to do a particular thing, you turn to the relevant chapter (Charging, Navigation, Autopilot, etc.), find the specific task you need to accomplish (each page covers just one topic), and Scott and Terry tell you exactly how to do it as if they were sitting right there in the car with you, using the same casual style as if they were guiding a friend. That way, you can quickly maximize your knowledge of your Tesla and get the most out of your car.This isn t a book of confusing jargon and complicated multi-step processes. This is a practical guide that tells you where a menu item is, which setting or feature to use, and exactly how and when to use it, so you re never stuck wondering how to do something in your Tesla again. This will be your go to resource for learning everything you need to know about your Tesla, and you re going to love having this type of help right at your fingertips.Whether you re a new Tesla owner or a long-time driver looking to make the most of your vehicle, Scott and Terry s expertise will help you become a Tesla pro in no time!Table of ContentsChapter 1: Essentials for First-Time Tesla OwnersChapter 2: Everyday Driver ControlsChapter 3: The Entertainment SystemChapter 4: Using the Navigation SystemChapter 5: All About ChargingChapter 6 :Using the Tesla AppChapter 7: Using Super ChargersChapter 8: Safety and SecurityChapter 9: Autopilot and Full Self-Driving OptionsChapter 10: Handling the HatersChapter 11: Servicing Your TeslaChapter 12: Climate Control

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How States Think - John J. Mearsheimer

A groundbreaking examination of a central question in international relations: Do states act rationally? To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they are. But many scholars believe that political leaders rarely act rationally.The issue is crucial for both the study and practice of international politics, for only if states are rational can scholars and policymakers understand and predict their behavior. John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato argue that rational decisions in international politics rest on credible theories about how the world works and emerge from deliberative decision-making processes.Using these criteria, they conclude that most states are rational most of the time, even if they are not always successful. Mearsheimer and Rosato make the case for their position, examining whether past and present world leaders, including George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin, have acted rationally in the context of momentous historical events, including both world wars, the Cold War, and the post–Cold War era.By examining this fundamental concept in a novel and comprehensive manner, Mearsheimer and Rosato show how leaders think, and how to make policy for dealing with other states.

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How Does it Work? - Maddie Moate

Follow Maddie Moate as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines â “ from fridges to fire engines!Starting in the home, you ll find out how microwaves heat your food and how smart speakers react to voice commands. Then take a trip to the supermarket and discover how the checkout works, before heading to the playground and learning why a roundabout makes you feel dizzy!As you learn about difference machines and objects, you ll go on four mini adventures â “ from finding missing parts of a toy car, to preparing a birthday picnic. And there are puzzles for readers to solve too, including a spot the difference, a maze and a word ladder.The marvellous machines featured in this book range from objects in the home (including a smart speaker, a microwave, a dishwasher, a fridge and a toilet!) to machines in the workplace (a dentist s chair, an X-ray machine, a digger and a fire hose), as well as in the playground, at the shops, on holiday and beyond.Written and researched by Maddie Moate, the star of CBeebies Do You Know?, this book is packed with awesome facts and key STEM concepts - perfect for nurturing curious minds aged 6 and above.

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Knowledge A Visual Compendium - DK

Ever wondered how many moons there are in our Solar System, or the number of Olympic sports, or who the 46 US presidents were? If so, this is the book for you!Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and youâ ™ll find out how lists, codes, systems, and collections make sense of our world.With its combination of attractive, timeless images and engaging text, this book is perfect for children aged 9+ (and adults!) who are curious about the world and the lists, systems, and categories that help us understand it.This book on how the world works offers:- A breakdown of information that makes sense of the world, including how humans have organised and explained everything from bridges to constellations, feathers to cheeses.- Bright and colourful pages that break down big topics in an engaging and accessible way.- Compelling collections of many different subjects broken down into lists and collections.Explaining everything from the everyday to the obscure, Knowledge A Visual Compendium features intriguing array of objects, animals, lists, and artefacts from nature, science, technology, the arts, and history.Children can discover the 40 orders of birds, the 88 constellations, the 36 Morse Code symbols, the 118 chemical elements, and the 206 bones in the human body, which illustrate how we order, understand, and make sense of the world.

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The Supreme Court - Ruadhan Mac Cormaic

A wonderful book ... a superb book and it s not just for people interested in law; it tells you a lot about Ireland Vincent Browne, TV3The judges, the decisions, the rifts and the rivalries - the gripping inside story of the institution that has shaped Ireland. Combines painstaking research with acute analysis and intelligence Colm Tóibín, Irish Times Books of the Year [Mac Cormaic] has done something unprecedented and done it with a striking maturity, balance and adroitness. He creates the intimacy necessary but never loses sight of the wider contexts; this is not just a book about legal history; it is also about social, political and cultural history ... [the Supreme Court] has found a brilliant chronicler in Ruadhan Mac Cormaic Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History, UCD Mac Cormaic quite brilliantly tells the story ... balanced, perceptive and fair ... a major contribution to public understanding Donncha O Connell, Professor of Law, NUIG, Dublin Review of Books Compelling ... a remarkable story, told with great style Irish Times Authoritative, well-written and highly entertaining Sunday TimesThe work of the Supreme Court is at the heart of the private and public life of the nation. Whether it s a father trying to overturn his child s adoption, a woman asserting her right to control her fertility, republicans fighting extradition, political activists demanding an equal hearing in the media, women looking to serve on juries, the state attempting to prevent a teenager ending her pregnancy, a couple challenging the tax laws, a gay man fighting his criminalization simply for being gay, a disabled young man and his mother seeking to vindicate his right to an education, the court s decisions can change lives.Now, having had unprecedented access to a vast number of sources, and conducted hundreds of interviews, including with key insiders, award-winning Irish Times journalist Ruadhan Mac Cormaic lifts the veil on the court s hidden world.The Supreme Court reveals new and surprising information about well-known cases. It exposes the sometimes fractious relationship between the court and the government. But above all it tells a story about people - those who brought the cases, those who argued in court, those who dealt with the fallout and, above all, those who took the decisions. Judges backgrounds and relationships, their politics and temperaments, as well as the internal tensions between them, are vital to understanding how the court works and are explored here in fascinating detail.The Supreme Court is both a riveting read and an important and revealing account of one of the most powerful institutions of our state.Ruadhan Mac Cormaic is the former Legal Affairs Correspondent and Paris Correspondent of the Irish Times. He is now the paper s Foreign Affairs Correspondent.

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First Big Book of How - Sally Symes, Saranne Taylor

A compendious and stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for children who have endless questions about how the world works.

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The Elegant Universe - Brian Greene

THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION - INCLUDING A NEW PREFACE AND EPILOGUE FROM BRIAN GREENEThe iconic bestseller that introduced legions to modern physics and the quest for the ultimate understanding of the cosmos, featuring a new preface and epilogue. With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivalled account of the modern search for the deepest laws of nature. In this new 25th anniversary edition, renowned physicist Brian Greene updates his classic work with a new preface and epilogue summarising the significant theoretical and experimental developments over the past quarter-century. From established science, including relativity and quantum mechanics, to the cutting edge of thinking on black holes, string theory, and quantum gravity, The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated thoroughly accessible and entertaining, bringing us closer than ever to comprehending how the universe works.INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERPULITZER PRIZE FINALIST Compulsively readable...Greene threatens to do for string theory what Stephen Hawking did for holes New York Times

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The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. - Neal Stephenson, Nicole Gallandová

You think you know how the world works? Think again. From bestselling author Neal Stephenson and critically acclaimed historical and contemporary commercial novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating and complex near-future thriller that questions the very foundations of the modern world. 1851 EnglandThe Great Exhibition at London s Crystal Palace has opened, celebrating the rise of technology and commerce. With it the power of magic - in decline since the industrial revolution began - is completely snuffed out. The existence of magic begins its gradual devolution into mere myth. 21st Century AmericaMagic has faded from the minds of mankind, until an encounter between Melisande Stokes, linguistics expert at Harvard, and Tristan Lyons, shadowy agent of government, leads to the uncovering of a distant past.After translating a series of ancient texts, Melisande and Tristan discover the connection between science, magic and time travel and so the Department of Diachronic Operations - D.O.D.O. - is hastily brought into existence. Its mission: to develop a device that will send their agents back to the past, where they can stop magic from disappearing and alter the course of history. But when you interfere with the past, there s no telling what you might find in your future...Written with the genius, complexity, and innovation that characterize all of Neal Stephenson s work and steeped with the down-to-earth warmth and humour of Nicole Galland s storytelling style, this exciting and vividly realized work of science fiction will make you believe in the impossible, and take you to places - and times - beyond imagining.

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Follow the Money - Paul Johnson

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER #39;Gripping and horrifying... witty and brilliant. Buy it #39;The Times #39;A treasure trove of killer facts #39; Guardian #39;Read it, absorb it, and understand how the country works #39; Laura Kuenssberg Paul Johnson and the enormously respected Institute for Fiscal Studies aim to hold Government to account - without which politicians will get away with their half-truths, elisions and dubious claims. This is a forensic examination - by the man best placed to do so - of the way the state raises and spends £1 trillion of our money every year. To follow the money. To provide an explanation, of where that money comes from and where it goes to, how that has changed and how it needs to change. #39;This book is the antidote to naivety that our political class needs. Anyone, in fact, who has strong views about how society should be run would benefit from reading it, because every political ambition costs money and as Johnson writes, someone has to pay for all this ... The story he tells may leave you reeling... Johnson #39;s buoyant yet acerbic style will keep you engaged. The sobering realities he lays out are peppered with entertaining asides #39; Book of the Week, Sunday Times

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The Divide - Jason Hickel

________________ There s no understanding global inequality without understanding its history. In The Divide, Jason Hickel brilliantly lays it out, layer upon layer, until you are left reeling with the outrage of it all. - Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics· The richest eight people control more wealth than the poorest half of the world combined.· Today, 60 per cent of the world s population lives on less than $5 a day.· Though global real GDP has nearly tripled since 1980, 1.1 billion more people are now living in poverty.For decades we have been told a story: that development is working, that poverty is a natural phenomenon and will be eradicated through aid by 2030. But just because it is a comforting tale doesn t make it true. Poor countries are poor because they are integrated into the global economic system on unequal terms, and aid only helps to hide this. Drawing on pioneering research and years of first-hand experience, The Divide tracks the evolution of global inequality - from the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to the present day - offering revelatory answers to some of humanity s greatest problems. It is a provocative, urgent and ultimately uplifting account of how the world works, and how it can change for the better.

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Trick Of The Mind - Daniel Yon

With captivating storytelling and cutting-edge science, neuroscientist Daniel Yon explores the power and the perils of the brain s internal models, offering a provocative look at the hidden forces shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and even our sanity. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew Daniel Z. Lieberman, author of The Molecule of More This book will profoundly change the way you consider your own mind Lewis Dartnell, bestselling author of The Knowledge, Origins and Being Human You will not a find a more up-to-date or more compelling account of how a mind emerges from the brain Chris Frith, Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London An engaging, informative, and genuinely entertaining guide to the many weird ways in which our brains create the world we live in Dean Burnett, author of The Idiot BrainHow does your brain decide what itâ ™s seeing, from the physical world to other people? For decades, scientists have tried to understand how our brains work, not realising that the answer lies much closer to home than it seems.The latest research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that the brain is doing the same thing that the scientists are: using past experiences to build theories of how the world works, and using these models to predict and make sense of it. Through this process, your brain constructs the reality that you live in.In this book Daniel Yon takes the research one step further, uncovering how your brain colours your perception of the world, the judgements you make about other people and the beliefs you form about yourself. With transformative applications for how we engage with other communities and approach mental illness, A Trick of The Mind will revolutionise the way you think.

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The Mind Illuminated - Culadasa, Matthew Immergut

This essential meditation manual for the Western reader shares step-by-step guidance to elevating your meditation practice and discovering greater peace and insight.The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.

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A Trick Of The Mind - Daniel Yon

With captivating storytelling and cutting-edge science, neuroscientist Daniel Yon explores the power and the perils of the brain s internal models, offering a provocative look at the hidden forces shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and even our sanity. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew Daniel Z. Lieberman, author of The Molecule of More This book will profoundly change the way you consider your own mind Lewis Dartnell, bestselling author of The Knowledge, Origins and Being Human You will not a find a more up-to-date or more compelling account of how a mind emerges from the brain Chris Frith, Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London An engaging, informative, and genuinely entertaining guide to the many weird ways in which our brains create the world we live in Dean Burnett, author of The Idiot BrainHow does your brain decide what itâ ™s seeing, from the physical world to other people? For decades, scientists have tried to understand how our brains work, not realising that the answer lies much closer to home than it seems.The latest research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that the brain is doing the same thing that the scientists are: using past experiences to build theories of how the world works, and using these models to predict and make sense of it. Through this process, your brain constructs the reality that you live in.In this book Daniel Yon takes the research one step further, uncovering how your brain colours your perception of the world, the judgements you make about other people and the beliefs you form about yourself. With transformative applications for how we engage with other communities and approach mental illness, A Trick of The Mind will revolutionise the way you think.

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The Good Portion â

Not Just a Power, But a Person: The Holy Spirit in the Christian LifeIn this engaging exploration of the Third Person of the Trinity, Keri Folmar invites women to discover the Holy Spiritâ ™s active presence in their daily lives. Moving beyond common misconceptions and dramatic manifestations, she reveals how the Spirit works powerfully through ordinary means â “ Scripture, prayer, and the local church. Drawing from both Scripture and realâ “life examples, Folmar shows how the Holy Spirit isnâ ™t a power to be harnessed, but a divine Person who breathes life into creation, illuminates Godâ ™s word, and knits believers together in community. Her careful treatment extends from the Spiritâ ™s cosmic work in creation to His intimate role in personal sanctification. Written with clarity and theological depth, this book helps readers understand:How the Spirit inspired Scripture and illuminates it todayHow the Spirit applies Christâ ™s redemption to believersWhy every Christian has the Spirit and His giftsWhat it means to bear spiritual fruit in communityPerfect for individual study or group discussion, this addition to The Good Portion series will help women delight in their relationship with the Holy Spirit and appreciate His vital role in their spiritual growth and the life of the church. The Good Portion is a series written specifically for women to immerse themselves in the depths of Christian doctrine. Our goal is to spur women on to relish the truths of the Christian faith as they do what they were created forâ ”enjoy knowing God.

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The Political System of the European Union - Hix Simon, Bjørn Høyland

Starting from the observation that the European Union now possesses many of the attributes of modern political systems, Hix and Høyland take an innovative approach to analysing, researching and teaching the EU. Using the general theories of political science to understand how the EU works, this text covers each of the main processes in the EU political system - executive, legislative and judicial politics, public opinion, interest groups and democracy, and regulatory, monetary and foreign policies - introducing the key political science tools, reviewing the relevant theories, and applying the knowledge in detailed descriptive analysis.As well as incorporating new data and the latest research, this new edition examines the consequences of the dramatic political and policy developments in the EU over the past decade.The methodology used in the text makes the political system of the EU accessible to political science students as a whole, as well as those specifically studying and researching the EU.

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Feed the Planet

The aerial images are revelatory, sometimes unsettling and surprisingly beautiful (New York Times Book Review) Acclaimed photographer George Steinmetz documents the awesome global effort that puts food on our tables and transforms the surface of the Earth With a foreword by Michael Pollan and an introduction and informative captions by veteran environmental journalist Joel K. Bourne Jr., Feed the Planet brings the impact of visual images, accompanied by clear explanations and accurate information, to one of humanity’s deepest needs, greatest pleasures, and most pressing challenges: Bringing nutritious and sustainably produced food to the Earth #39;s growing population, in the face of destabilizing climate change. It’s the rare book that reveals how the world works, laying the groundwork for thinking about how our personal choices shape the future well-being of everyone. Do you know where your food comes from? To find out, photographer George Steinmetz spent a decade documenting food production in more than 36 countries on 6 continents, 24 US states, and 5 oceans. In striking aerial images, he captures the massive scale of 21st-century agriculture that has sculpted 40 percent of the Earth’s surface. He explores the farming of staples like wheat and rice, the cultivation of vegetables and fruits, fishing and aquaculture, and meat production. He surveys traditional farming in diverse cultures, and he penetrates vast agribusinesses that fuel international trade. From Kansas wheat fields to a shrimp cocktail’s origins in India to cattle stations in Australia larger than some countries, Steinmetz tracks the foods we eat back to land and sea, field and factory. He takes us places that most of us never see, although our very lives depend on them.

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The Invented State - Emily Thorson

In The Invented State, Emily Thorson argues that a problematic and understudied aspect of political misinformation reflects widespread public misperception about what the government does. Because much of public policy is invisible to the public, there is fertile ground for false beliefs to flourish, leading to the creation of what Thorson terms the invented state : systematic misperceptions about public policy. However, people get the facts wrong not because they are lazy, stupid, or blinded by partisan loyalty. Rather, misperceptions are created when three conditions are met: when citizens have incomplete information about an issue, when their own biases color their understanding of it, and when they feel that the issue is important. In other words, the invented state is created not just by exposure to explicit misinformation, but also by individuals cognitive errors. Correcting these policy misperceptions is highly effective at reducing false beliefs. In addition, providing people with corrective information has downstream effects on attitudes. When they learn how policies - including Social Security, refugee policy, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program - really work, their approval of these policies increases, and they also shift their policy priorities. Contrary to pundits assumptions of a public who is largely indifferent to policy, there is a deep public desire to learn basic facts about how the government works. Thorson meets that desire with analysis on how the news media can identify and effectively correct substantive policy misperceptions. The Invented State not only sheds a new light on how Americans think about policy, but can also help to inform evidence-based interventions to improve democratic competence.

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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts - Shane Parrish

A cult bestseller in the US, available around the world for the first time, The Great Mental Models introduces the simple tools we all need to see the world clearly. Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces the universal concepts that underpin better thinking, including:Occam’s Razor: When faced with competing hypotheses, the simplest explanation is often the best one. Circle of competence: We operate optimally in the territory we know best and the quality of our thinking decreases as we venture too far outside our areas of expertise.Inversion: To invert a problem is to think about it in reverse, and thereby work out what not to do in response. Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. The Great Mental Models is the accessible guide you need to unlock this ability.

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The Genetic Book of the Dead - Richard Dawkins

THE TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024GUARDIAN BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2024ECONOMIST BEST BOOKS OF 2024FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history. In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of its ancestors. A perfectly camouflaged desert lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones ‘painted’ on its back.Its skin can be read as a description of ancient deserts in which its ancestors survived – and, before that, of the worlds of its more remote ancestors: a genetic book of the dead. But such descriptions are more than skin-deep. The fine chisels of Darwinian natural selection carve their way through the very warp and woof of the body, into every biochemical nook and corner, into every cell of every living creature.A zoologist of the future, presented with a hitherto-unknown animal, will be able to reconstruct the worlds that shaped its ancestors, to read its unique ‘book of the dead’. The book is filled with fascinating examples of the power of Darwinian natural selection to build exquisite perfection, paradoxically accompanied by what look like gross blunders. Along the way, Dawkins dismantles influential criticisms of the ‘gene’s-eye-view’ of life.And, to end with a provocative sting in the tail, the author asks there is a sense in which all our ‘own’ genes can be seen as a gigantic colony of cooperating viruses?From the author of The Selfish Gene and The Ancestor’s Tale comes a revolutionary, richly illustrated book that unlocks the door to an ancient past, seen through wholly new eyes.

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Beginners to the Stage, Please - Stewart Arnott

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of your favourite shows? Beginners to the Stage, Please traces Stewart Arnottâ ™s progress from tearing tickets in his teens to becoming the stage manager for The Phantom of the Opera in the West End of London. Along the way, he explains various aspects of how the industry works, delves into the psychology of performers and audiences, and provides detailed descriptions of how shows are put together and run.The theatre is a world Stewart knows very well, having worked extensively in the West End over four decades: front-of-house, stage-door-keeping, crewing, set-operating and, most importantly, stage managing. This gives him an in-depth knowledge of individual shows, a global overview of the industry, and a breadth of experience that offers a perspective few others will have had.Peppered with personal anecdotes and a fair amount of (unabashed!) name-dropping, this story offers an insight into the nitty-gritty of daily life behind the scenes on some of the West End s most successful and well-known shows.So come with Stewart as he takes you through the stage door and into the rarely seen backstage world of Londonâ ™s magical West End.

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The Great Mental Models: Systems and Mathematics - Shane Parrish

Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes. The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity.In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces simple frameworks borrowed from mathematical and systems thinking, including:Regression to the mean: Over or underperformance over time tends to balance out to the average. Margin of safety: To create a robust system, design for the most extreme possible scenario to avoid catastrophe if it does arise. The law of diminishing returns: The return on any investment, whether money, time or attention, tends to reduce with each additional unit.Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. The Great Mental Models is the accessible guide you need to unlock this ability.

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The Science Museum Chemistry 100 Ideas in 100 Words - Adrian Dingle

Get to grips with the essential topics in chemistry today through 100 key ideas, each explained clearly in just 100 words.Created as part of a series in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of chemistry, such as gas laws, fusion, ionic bonding, DNA and the pH scale, and explains each topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly, or refreshing your knowledge on the fundamentals of how the world works, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment of the core areas of chemistry â “ as explored in The Science Museum.The essential facts about chemistry, at your fingertips:Real-world examples deftly explain key scientific ideas, covering areas such as noble gases, catalysts, biochemistry and electrolysis in an accessible and exciting way.Perfect as a refresher for chemistry students as well as adult science enthusiasts who want to learn about this exciting field but donâ ™t know where to start.Presented in a beautifully designed package, this is an excellent gift for science lovers and a must-own for enthusiastic students.Chemistry: 100 Ideas in 100 Words will satisfy your scientific curiosity, helping you to understand the biggest chemistry concepts in concise, 100-word summaries.

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The Six Myths We Live By - Karuna Cayton

Buddhist wisdom for everyday problems rooted in Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Six Myths We Live By shows us how to uncover our misperceptions and leads us on a path to self-development.The truth is you probably believe all sorts of myths, but you don’t even know it. To escape any hardship, any suffering or discomfort, we all believe myths about how the world works and how we live in that world. In Six Myths We Live By, therapist and long-time Buddhist practitioner Karuna Cayton guides us through six common myths that may give us comfort, but actually only perpetuate our problems: the myth of reality; the myth of identity; the myth of permanence; the myth of randomness; the myth of happiness; the myth of only living once. Cayton takes us through each of these myths using real-world examples and draws upon Buddhist principles, philosophy, psychology, and meditation practices to show how we can wake up to reality. By planting a seed of doubt about the beliefs that we’ve always thought were true, we can open our eyes and deepen our relationship with the way we see our life, our potential, and the nature of our struggles and achievements.

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The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (1786071037)

Kniha - autor Sean Carroll, 480 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Breaks down how the universe works at the quantum, cosmic and human levels to reveal how our everyday lives connect to the underlying laws of nature. Now in paperback.

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Economics: The Economist Guide - Philip Coggan

From its humble beginnings in Ancient Greece to today s mammoth global system, economics is all around us.Getting to grips with what it means is crucial to understanding how the world works: it s never been more important to know your macro from your micro and your fiscal from your monetary policy.In this invaluable guide, Philip Coggan lifts the veil with an entertaining, no-nonsense overview of the development and scope of the field, and breaks down the jargon with an all-new A-Z of key economics concepts and terms.Crisp, sophisticated and often surprising, this is the complete companion to what economics is - and why it matters.

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100 Things to Know About the Unknown - Alex Frith, Alice James, Jerome Martin, Lan Cook, Tom Mumbray, Micaela Tapsell

What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered. With eleven books to explore in this best-selling and award-winning series, there are over 1,100 facts to discover. Packed with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text, the series is perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

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The DASH Diet - Priya Tew

Reduce your blood pressure and improve your health with this beginner s guide to the DASH diet.Millions of people worldwide suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, and the DASH diet is a tried-and-tested program designed to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and combat other health issues, such as diabetes and excessive weight gain.DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension , is grounded in healthy eating principles and focuses on unprocessed foods. It is rich in fruit, vegetables, low-fat and non-fat dairy, lean protein, nuts and seeds, beans, heart-healthy fats and a limited amount of whole grains.This book will tell you everything you need to know, including the latest research about how the diet works and its nutritional benefits. It features a 21-day plan to help you get started with more than 40 heart-healthy recipes to help you on your wayThe DASH Diet is designed for anyone who wants to improve their heart health and control their weight in the process.

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The Woman who Changed Her Brain - Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young was born with severe learning disabilities that caused teachers to label her as slow, stubborn - or worse. As a child, she read and wrote everything backwards, was physically uncoordinated and she continually got lost. But by relying on her formidable memory and iron will, she made her way to graduate school, where she chanced upon research that inspired her to invent cognitive exercises to fix her own brain, which we now now as neuroplasticity.The Woman Who Changed Her Brain interweaves Barbara s personal story with riveting case histories from over thirty years of working with both children and adults at what became the Arrowsmith School in Toronto. This remarkable book by a brilliant pioneer deepens our understanding of how the brain works. Our brains may shape us, but this book offers clear and hopeful evidence of the corollary: that we can shape our brains. Foreword by Norman Doidge, M. D., author of The Brain that Changes Itself

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The Usborne Children

A fact-packed introduction to a wide variety of topics, including History, Nature, How People Live and How Things Work. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams and plenty of illustrations. Engaging text and clear explanations of what can be complex subjects. Also includes amazing facts about animals, Earth and space, and detailed maps and flags of the world. Chapters in this book include:- Our World- Animals and plants- How your body works- History- How people live- Science- How things work- Space- Maps of the world- Flags of the world

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Step inside Science: Your Body - Lara Bryan

Discover how your body works in this brightly illustrated peep-through book. Find out what happens to food after you eat it, discover how and why you breathe, and learn how your growing muscles can lift heavy objects.

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How Politics Works - DK

Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments all around the globe! Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the book presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely visual and easy-to-understand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the #MeToo movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The book also shows how political history is affected by economics, sociology, and the role of the media - an ever-relevant issue in the age of fake news and cancel culture , and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media. With a unique graphic approach to the topic, How Politics Works is the perfect introduction to the subject, and an ideal companion title to DK s The Politics Book in the Big Ideas series.With power to every page, this politics book explores: -Simple, easy-to-understand graphics explain key ideas clearly and effectively-Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject-Fully comprehensive, covering all the key aspects of political philosophy, theory, and history-Explains different systems of government and how they function-Theory-led but will cover modern political phenomena such as fake news and recent political groups and movements such as BlackLivesMatter and Extinction Rebellion.A must-have volume for readers seeking a simple and accessible guide to both politics and international relations, as well as students of politics or history, The Politics Book covers a wide range of topics, from populism to propaganda, moral leadership to manipulating elections and so much more. In today s climate, politics is engaging more people than ever before due to access to information via social media, with young influencers such as Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai having incremental followings on platforms such a Instagram and Twitter. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?How Politics Works is part of DK s widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you ve never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there s a plethora of knowledge to discover!

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How Biology Works - DK

Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life.How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate good science from bad , fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media.With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating facts, How Biology Works demystifies both the core biology that may have eluded us at school, and the cutting-edge life science that makes the news, answering the questions that spark our curiosity.With power to every page, this striking science book:Is illustrated entirely by specially commissioned, boldly coloured, distinctive, flat, vector graphics that explain each topic clearly and engagingly.Supports the curriculum up to GCSE, but also includes some higher-level topics and cutting-edge biology that makes the news.Uses clear, distinctive, eye-catching graphics to make even complex biology easy to understand.Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject.Building from life s fundamental ingredients, such as carbon and water, the book explains chemical processes in living cells, controlled by the ultimate biochemical, DNA. It shows how DNA is made of units called genes, which are shuffled in each generation of offspring, leading to variation and evolution. It covers topics from school biology, such as how plants work and how animals, including humans, work, and goes on to ecology and biotechnology.Beyond school science, however, it covers the background to the latest medical technology and biotechnology: how gene therapy works, what stem-cell research is achieving, and how our immune systems, boosted by vaccines, are in an arms race with ever-mutating viruses and other pathogens.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?How Biology Works is part of DK s widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you ve never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there s a plethora of knowledge to discover!

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How Business Works - DK

Learn the essentials of business, finance, and company management with this unique graphic guide from DK! If you re perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable business book. Get to grips with how companies work, from research and development, to sales and marketing, and production and distribution.Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while complex subjects are broken down into concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. Crammed with essential terms and key concepts, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, or those learning the ropes from the ground to the top.Within this one-stop guide you will find:-Hundreds of colourful images and engaging graphics.-Demystifying explanations of complex theories and financial jargon.-Up-to-date guidance on remote and flexible business strategies.-Comprehensive information about international business practice, equipping you with the skills to tackle the global marketplace.Whether you re launching a startup, having trouble managing stakeholder relationships, or simply interested in all things business, you wont find a more comprehensive guide than this!Much more than a standard business management or self help book, How Business Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice.Having trouble adjusting to our working from home business culture? This new and improved edition includes the latest tips and techniques to help you stay motivated and achieve the best possible results while working remotely.Reach new heights of personal development!Take your learning to the next level with How Management Works and How to Start Your Own Business - the perfect learning companions to accompany this practical business reference book.Want to stretch your brain even further? Discover DK s extremely successful How ... works series, a curated collection of more than a dozen graphic reference books covering topics from psychology, to technology and music, and many more!

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How the Female Body Works - Polly Vernon

The book I didn t know I desperately needed. - LORRAINE KELLY Witty and wise - How the Female Body Works is a wonderful blend of science and humour. I laughed, I learned, and I felt seen. A must-read for anyone in a female body - and anyone who knows one. - Dr Charlotte Gribbin, Consultant Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine Physician Technically, we re close, my body and I. We go everywhere together. And yet, I know little about how it actually works... How much do any of us really know about our bodies? We know, for example, that women live longer than men, but why? We are told our brains are better at multi-tasking, but is that true? What exactly are hormones? Like: what do they look like? What s the point of PMS? Why are women twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer s? And what s the deal with things like osteoporosis - why are our bones so damn fragile?For years, award-winning journalist Polly Vernon drove her body around like it was a car - and she had zero interest in the manual. This book charts her mission to lift the bonnet, have a good old rummage and find out what s really going on. She talks to neuroscientists, academics, medics, midwives, gynaes, psychologists and physios. People who really know their stuff.And so here it is, THE complete guide to the female body - head to toe, inside and out, physical and emotional - with reassuring advice on how to mitigate the ways it makes life trickier, along with notes of celebration for the ways it helps us out.Full of facts and stories that will blow your mind, this is a book you ll want to pass on to every woman (and man) you know.

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How Money Works - DK

It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK s visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have.Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. Using need to know boxes, step-by-step diagrams, and other eye-catching visuals, How Money Works shows you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading, and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.This must-have guide to money further features:- Key financial concepts in a uniquely visual way, using bold infographics combined with simple, jargon-free language. - Genuinely comprehensive, covering every aspect of money - personal, business, and governmental. - Defines hundreds of money-related terms, such as cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market. - Offers essential basic know-how on everything from managing debt to online fraud. - Fully up-to-date, covering topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, and others) and quantitative easing. Includes localizable appendix of territory specific reference information.Our forefathers may have used simple bartering to exchange goods and services, but today we depend on complicated financial instruments for pensions, life assurance, mortgages, and more. How Money Works explains how these work, as well as how to avoid on-line fraud and where to invest. With information on the latest forms of funding and currencies such as Bitcoin, this comprehensive book will fast track you to financial literacy and getting the most from your hard-won cash.

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How Philosophy Works - DK

Demystifying the key ideas of the world s greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy. A clear and accessible guide to philosophy, How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and jargon-free text to demystify fundamental concepts. Covering everything from ethics to epistemology and phenomenology, the book presents the ideas and theories of key philosophical traditions and philosophers - from Plato and Socrates to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein via Kant - in a novel, easy-to-understand way. Its infographics will help you to understand the elements of philosophy on a conceptual level and, by tackling life s big questions , it will help you to look at the world in an entirely new way. With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, How Philosophy Works is the perfect introduction to philosophy, and the ideal companion to DK s The Philosophy Book in the Big Ideas series.

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How Technology Works - DK

Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers to the latest, most sophisticated devices of the information age, including smart watches, personal digital assistants, and driverless cars. It includes inventions that have changed the course of history, like the internal combustion engine, as well as technologies that might hold the key to our future survival, including solar cells and new kinds of farming to feed a growing population. All the way through the book, step-by-step explanations are supported by simple and original graphics that take devices apart and show you how they work. The opening chapter explains principles that underpin lots of devices - from basic mechanics to electricity to digital technology. From there on, devices are grouped by application - such as the home, transport, and computing - making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side. How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didn t have a training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works.

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How Everything Works - DK

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of how things work in the world, from your own body to outer space.Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds, or why it s a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling how things work book for children!Each page of this mind-blowingly detailed and ambitious encyclopedia will guide you through the natural world and the technology that surrounds you. Giant, page-filling illustrations take objects apart - or take the roofs and walls off buildings - to show you how stuff works, explaining both basic principles, such as photosynthesis and engineering, as well as broader concepts, like how all the living things in a rainforest interact.Explore each and every page of this engaging how things work book to discover:Key insights into both the natural and human worldsStriking photography that brings certain concepts to lifeA diverse range of chapters coinciding with STEM subjects at schoolIn this how things work book for kids, topics range from the human body, to planet Earth, sleep patterns, cooking, sewage systems, wind farms, fungi spores, plate tectonics, and more! How Everything Works is perfect for children studying STEM subjects at school or anyone who is simply curious about how technology and nature work.

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How Space Works - DK

Embark on an awe-inspiring and informative journey through our Solar System and beyond in this illuminating astronomy book! Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much more. 3, 2, 1, blast off! Inside the pages of this comprehensive guide to astronomy for beginners, you ll discover:- Simple text and step-by-step graphics make astronomy easy to understand- Fun facts and tip-of-the-tongue questions are presented through bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features- Clear explanations demystifying more advanced topics such as cosmic rays, dark matter, and black hole collisionsAn out-of-this-world reference book about space that introduces you to the weird and wonderful world of astronomy and space exploration. From the structure of the Milky Way to the Earth s nearest celestial body, the Moon, How Space Works takes you on an unforgettable tour through the stars and galaxies, and to the furthest reaches of space!Answering all your burning questions about space, from ancient white dwarf stars to the Mars Rover, this visual guide explains the basics of astronomy through bold graphics and step-by-step artworks. It s the ultimate book for armchair astronomers and space-technology enthusiasts looking for reliable and up-to-date facts and explanations.DK s How Things Work series uses dynamic graphics and jargon-free text to explain the modern world simply and clearly. Packed with fascinating facts and stats, these visual guides cover everything from science to philosophy, making complex topics more accessible than ever before!

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How the Immune System Works - Lauren M. Sompayrac

How the Immune System Works How the Immune System Works provides a concise and accessible overview of how the immune system protects us from disease. Written in a lively and engaging style, this unique book makes it easy to see the big picture of the immune system⠔without any confusing jargon or complex technical details. Now in its seventh edition, this popular book features an entirely new chapter that describes the role of the immune system in fighting COVID-19, as well as up-to-date information on vaccines, immunotherapies, immunological memory, cancer, and more. This new edition includes a wide range of effective learning features, such as enhanced artwork, ⠜heads up!⠝ boxes that outline each chapter, and an expanding summary figure at the end of each chapter that illustrates the interaction of different parts of the immune system. How the Immune System Works, Seventh Edition is a must-have for all medical students, bioscience students, veterinary students, nursing students, researchers looking for a quick refresher, and general readers with interest in the subject. Reviews of the previous edition: ⠜The voice of the author is one of a true teacher whose enthusiasm for the subject is contagious. There are far too many dry ⠘academic⠙, or ⠘scientific⠙ textbooks around and this book felt very fresh in comparison.⠝ ⠔Medical Student, University of Texas, South Western Medical Center at Dallas ⠜This is the book that every student (regardless of level) should read as he or she begins to study immunology.⠝ ⠔Daniel G. Tenen, M.D. Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

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