Големите идеи, обяснени просто. ... Защо демокрацията се е появила именно в Древна Гърция? Как испанците са успели да завладеят Северна и Южна Америка? Какво доведе до падането на Берлинската стена? В тази книга ще намерите отговори на тези и други подобни въпроси, ще научите много за различни цивилизации, революции и технологични открития, които така са променили света в наши дни, че предците ни едва ли биха го познали. Тази книга е написана на достъпен език. Тя съдържа кратки, ясни и находчиви обяснения на идеите, стояли зад дадено събитие, променило света. С нагледни примери и схеми се проследява развитието на ... |
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Нагледно обяснение на храненето. ... Има ли идеална диета? Трябва ли да пием по осем чаши вода на ден? Какво точно е глутенът и защо толкова хора се пазят от него? Медиите са пълни с нови открития и полезни съвети какво да ядем и пием, но дали тези твърдения почиват на някаква научна основа? С нагледни и разбираеми графики и изобилие от удивителни факти Как работи храната разкрива целия процес - от производството на храна до това дали е полезна за вас. Интересни факти: Япония консумира 10 л. соев сос на човек годишно; медът съдържа повече калории от захарта; 75% от обработваемата земя се използва за изхранване на ... |
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Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the Egyptians and the Aztecs to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. History of the World Map by Map also explains how elements of civilization, such as writing, printing, ... |
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Did you know that yoga benefits every system in the body, from joints to hormone response, digestion, and brain function? Science of Yoga uncovers the facts and explains how to get the most from your practice. Each asana is demonstrated with artworks that reveal the muscle and joint actions below the surface, safe alignment, and much more. This expanded edition features therapeutic sequences tailored to help relieve common problems, such as back pain, arthritis, and anxiety, including poses that can be performed in a chair. In addition, a new focus on breathwork shows how optimal breathing both improves yoga performance ... |
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Храната, културата, изкуството и красотите на Италия. В Италия има нещо неповторимо! Без съмнение, Италия владее въображението на целия свят, когато става дума за храна, мода, изкуство и архитектура. И с тази книга искаме да покажем това. Каним ви да опознаете многобройните чудеса на тази страна – като се започне от останките на Древния Рим и се стигне до иновативното модерно изкуство и след него. След като я прочетете, ще заобичате Италия повече от когато и да било. Светът е в плен на италианската магия. Всяка година близо 60 милиона души посещават страната, за да се потопят в нейния неподражаем чар, но кой би могъл да ... |
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The secrets of our planet revealed. Built around a journey from the inner core to the Earth's surface, this sumptuous, fully illustrated volume covers a wide range of environments and processes in fascinating yet accessible detail. Elegant design combined with beautiful images to explore and explain Earth's natural riches. This is an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth. The core of the book features large, detailed photographs of single objects, many of them small enough to be held in the hand, that each speak volumes about an aspect of Earth's environments and how they work. For ... |
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Big ideas simply explained. Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe. Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy to follow explanations and innovative graphics. Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how ... |
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Big ideas simply explained. How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will? Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with easy to follow explanations and eye-catching images. In this book, you can find: the history of psychology, from its roots in philosophy to modern studies of autism and ... |
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An Introduction to everything, for very hungry young minds. Take part in an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs. Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different animals live, learn all about the people who came before us, and find out how your body works in this colourful and charming first reference book for children aged 3 - 7. Young learners can find out all about light and sound, the planets in the Solar System, how plants grow, and much, much more in this one-of-a-kind ... |
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The ultimate bitesize study guide. Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this physics book for kids 12+ is the perfect support for home and school learning. Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. For key ideas, a How it works panel explains the theory with the help of bright, simple graphics. And for revision, a handy Key facts box provides a simple summary you can check back on later. ... |
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What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence. Written in clear English, The Maths Book is packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about numbers. This diverse and inclusive account of ... |
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Big ideas simply explained. Discover the key architectural concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings and structures. The Architecture Book goes beyond other architecture books to analyse not just buildings themselves, but the ideas and principles that make each of the featured structures key to the history and evolution of our built environment. From ancient and classical architecture through Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance buildings, the explosion of Baroque and Rococo, and the 19th-century battle of the styles, to the emergence of modernism, postmodernism, and the glittering skyscrapers of the 20th ... |
