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Maths in Minutes
Paul Glendinning
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,6(225)Abgeben
Both simple and accessible, Maths in Minutes is a visually led introduction to 200 key mathematical ideas. Each concept is quick and easy to remember, described by means of an easy-to-understand picture and a maximum 200-word explanation. Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics, including Fundamentals of Mathematics, Sets and Numbers, Geometry, Equations, Limits, Functions and Calculus, Vectors and Algebra, Complex Numbers, Combinatorics, Number Theory, Metrics and Measures and Topology. Incredibly quick - clear artworks and simple explanations that can be easily remembered. Based on scientific research that the brain best absorbs information visually. Compact and portable format - the ideal, handy reference.
Psychology in Minutes
Marcus Weeks
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,8(16)Abgeben
To what extent is memory based on mood? Why do we compare ourselves to others? Are there different types of intelligence? How do we change with age? This book answers all these questions and many more in 200 short and accessible essays. From Pavlov's dogs to experimental ethics and from the development of personality to cognitive behavioral therapy, this book will take you from the foundations of psychological thought to modern-day applications, drawing on recent research and established theories. Each essay is accompanied by an illustration or diagram to help unravel complex ideas. The principles of psychology apply to each and every one of us as they shed light on everything from our childhood development to our interaction with others--and Psychology in Minutes is the perfect insight to this fascinating subject. Contents include: Behaviorism, Experimental ethics, Problem solving, Illusions and paradoxes, Dream analysis, Management and leadership, Compliance and conformity, Attitudes and prejudices, Attraction, Moral development, Gender development, The big five personality traits, Classification of mental disorders, Criticisms of psychoanalysis, Positive psychology, Advertising and the media and The working environment.
World History in Minutes
Tat Wood
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,8(14)Abgeben
The fastest way to learn about human history, from the Ice Age to modern oligarchs.
Philosophy in Minutes
Marcus Weeks
3,9(30)Abgeben
"The quickest way to learn about philosophy, from metaphysics to postmodernism. 200 of the most important philosophical ideas are distilled into easily digestible, bite-sized sections."--Publisher's description.
Countries of the World in Minutes
Jacob F. Field
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
4,0(7)Abgeben
All 195 countries illustrated and explained in an instant
Architecture In Minutes
Susie Hodge
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,8(5)Abgeben
In this hyper-compact, fully illustrated guide to architecture, Susie Hodge outlines the history and theory of architecture from the earliest structures to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day. Along the way she profiles 200 key buildings, historic styles, architectural movements and celebrated architects from all around the world.
Religion in Minutes
Marcus Weeks
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
4,0(1)Abgeben
What are the differences between Sunni and Shi'a, Catholic and Protestant, Buddhism and Confucianism? Who were Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, and what did they really preach? Why are the concepts of karma, jihad and nirvana so important? And what do the religions of the world say about life, death and how we should act?
Evolution in Minutes
Darren Naish
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
4,6(5)Abgeben
Evolution's key concepts, rival theories, history and politics explained and illustrated - in minutes
Economics in Minutes
Niall Kishtainy
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
4,0(17)Abgeben
Economics in Minutes condenses key economics concepts into 200 short and easily digested essays. Featuring not only fundamental ideas, such as the role of money and how the stock market works, but also subjects that are increasingly important to us today - unemployment, government debt and corporate tax avoidance, for example - it is the ideal introduction to a complex contemporary field. Key topics are succinctly described and accompanied by illustrations, making them simple to read and easy to remember. This convenient little reference guide will allow readers to understand the theories underpinning a subject that affects our lives on a daily basis. Chapters include: Supply and demand, Globalization, Market failure, GDP and happiness, Risk and uncertainty, Living standards and productivity, Game theory, Economics and culture.
Physics In Minute
Giles Sparrow
3,9(23)Abgeben
The fastest way to learn the facts of physics, from fluid dynamics to quarks and gluons.
Quantum Physics in Minutes
Gemma Lavender
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
Quantum physics is the most fundamental branch of science. Allowing for dead- and-alive cats, teleportation, antimatter and parallel universes, as well as underpinning all of our digital technology, it is as important as it is mind- bending. In this clear and compact book, Gemma Lavender demystifies the strange and beautiful quantum world, and hence the nature of reality itself.
The Brain in Minutes
Rita Carter
4,0(1)Abgeben
200 key ideas of neuroscience explained in an instant
Math in Minutes
Paul Glendinning
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,6(24)Abgeben
Glendinning provides a visually enhanced introduction to key mathematical concepts. Each idea is quickly and clearly explained, and easy to remember thanks to the simple yet essential illustrations that complement each description
The Ancient World in Minutes
Charles Phillips
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,9(18)Abgeben
The history and achievements of the first great civilizations
The Human Body in Minutes
Tom Jackson
3,4(3)Abgeben
In this concise, illuminating guide, science writer Tom Jackson takes us on a comprehensive tour of our bodies, explaining how they work and why they work that way, from the basic unit of the cell, through the tissues and organs that make up the body's systems, to how these systems work together to form a complete human being.
Politics in Minutes
Marcus Weeks
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,2(9)Abgeben
Quick, accessible, compact guide to understanding key political concepts. Contents include: Liberty, Justice, Equality, Human rights, Social contract, Democracy, Monarchy, Anarchism, Capitalism, Socialism, Nationalism and Globalisation.
Art in Minutes: 200 key concepts explained in an instant
Susie Hodge
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,5(7)Abgeben
This concise yet comprehensive guide to the history of art is the perfect handbook for all would-be art buffs. Art historian Susie Hodge takes you on a whistle-stop international tour of all the major philosophies, movements, phases, developments, artists, and themes, from prehistoric art to Hyperrealism. Other concepts covered include Greek classicism, Gothic art, the Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, surrealism, Pop art, and Minimalism.
Art in Minutes
Susie Hodge
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
3,8(44)Abgeben
This concise yet comprehensive guide to the history of art is the perfect handbook for all would-be art buffs. Art historian Susie Hodge takes you on a whistle-stop international tour of all the major philosophies, movements, phases, developments, artists, and themes, from prehistoric art to Hyperrealism. Other concepts covered include Greek classicism, Gothic art, the Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, surrealism, Pop art, and Minimalism.
Solar System in Minutes
Giles Sparrow
416 Seiten
15 Lesestunden
200 key concepts and celestial objects explained in an instant - and illustrated with 200 of the very latest space photographs
Astronomy in Minute
Giles Sparrow
4,2(7)Abgeben
What happens when a star dies? How many asteroids are in our solar system? Can galaxies collide? What is dark energy? Astronomy in Minutes answers all these questions and more as it condenses 200 key concepts into easily digestible essays. From Trojan asteroids to stellar black holes, and from superclusters to cosmic microwave background, this book will take you on an essential tour around the universe. Beginning with the specks and constellations that we see in the night sky, and then zooming in on the objects and 'matter' beyond the naked eye, Astronomy in Minutes draws on established theories and recent research. Each essay is accompanied by an image or a clear diagram to help unravel complex ideas. Beginning with the constellations and finishing with the latest cosmological theories, this is the perfect reference guide to this fascinating subject. Contents include: The celestial sphere, Piscis Austrinus, the Earth-Moon system, Io and Ganymede, Kuiper Belt Objects, Measuring stellar properties, Nuclear fusion, Red and orange dwarfs, Open star clusters, Planetary nebulae, Supernova remnants, Cosmic expansion, Quasars and blazars, Nature of spacetime, Nucleosynthesis and the Anthropic Principle.