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Exploring the science behind climate change has never been easierCombining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Climate Change is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. The ebook explains the science that underpins the study of climate change and clearly outlines the pressures humans are putting on the planet.Assuming no previous knowledge of environmental science and climate studies, Simply Climate Change explains the science of one of the most important challenges ever faced by human life on this planet. It is a perfect beginner's e-guide to understanding how and why climate change is occurring, and looks at possible solutions in policy and technology. Covering the key ideas from the basics of greenhouse gases to microplastics, it is divided into pared-back, single- or double-page entries that explain concepts simply and visually. Whether you are studying science at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, Simply Climate Change is the essential guide for everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Understanding AI has never been easier with Simply Artificial Intelligence.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the world of AI for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed the way we live, and how it might evolve in the future.Explaining each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the key building-blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications - both current and predicted - and explores the numerous ethical debates around AI, and its increasing influence on culture and society. Dive deep into this book to further discover: - Clear graphics and simple definitions make this complex and increasingly important subject easier to grasp than ever before.- Entries cover a broad range of relevant subject areas - from computing and mathematics to philosophy and politics - exploring and explaining each one in a super-simple way- Easy-to-understand graphics help to explain over 120 concepts, applications, and theories in a clear, visual way.Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Perfect for complete beginners and time-poor readers looking for a quick overview of AI.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like Simply AI then why not complete the collection and try the other books in DK's wonderful Simply series? Explore the inner workings of the brain like never before with Simply Brain, start asking deeper questions with Simply Philosophy or soar into space with Simply Astronomy.

Understanding economics has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Economics is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering more than120 key economic terms and ideas from scarcity to stocks and shares, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.Organized by major themes - Foundations of economics, Economies in action, Choices and Consequences, Markets, International Trade, and Finance - entries demystify the groundbreaking ideas of famous economists from Adam Smith to John Maynard Keynes, Joseph Schumpeter to Milton Friedman, explaining the essentials of each key economics school and theory.Whether you are studying economics at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide includes everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works? Discover more about what goes on in your head with this guide to the brain and the mind, based on the latest neuroscience research. What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you.If you simply want a jargon-free reference to the mind and the brain, this essential guide includes everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply The Brain is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.