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An innovative and accessible guide to government, law, and power Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, but The Politics eBook makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. Step-by-step summaries, graphics, and quotations help even the complete novice understand this fascinating subject. More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of politics are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real. Topics span from ancient political thought and medieval politics all the way to world war and modern politics. Features a handy reference section complete with a glossary of political terms and a directory of political thinkers, such as Plato, John Locke, and Karl Marx. The Politics eBook is the essential reference for students of politics and anyone with an interest in how government works.

All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to economicsBring economics to life with The Economics Book, an essential guide to more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering everything from ancient theories right up to cutting-edge modern developments.From Aristotle to John Maynard Keynes and beyond, all the greatest economists and their theories are featured and the innovative graphics, step-by-step summaries and mind maps help clarify hard-to-grasp concepts.The Economics Book is perfect for economic students and anyone who has an interest in how economies work.

Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. The book covers not only the core sciences - physics, biology, and chemistry - but also Earth science and astronomy. Assuming no previous scientific knowledge, it covers more than 100 cornerstone ideas, ranging from photosynthesis to chemical reactions, the laws of motion and the general theory of relativity. Pared-back entries each focus on a single concept and use a combination of clear text and simple graphics to explain it as directly and concisely as possible. Whether you are studying science at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics of science quickly and easily.

This interactive board book makes early learning easy and exciting. Slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce different colours - perfect for little fingers and young minds!This charming novelty board book of first colours helps babies and toddlers develop early reading skills and expand their vocabulary. Young children will love the interactive elements and eye-catching illustrations: a colourful rainbow sparkling, a red tractor chugging along, and even a family of bright yellow ducks swimming. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first colours, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This bright, colourful baby book allows readers to get hands-on as they discover the key colour shades for young children. Part of the brand-new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek Colours will appeal to little ones and stimulate their early learning.

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn simple shapes. This exciting novelty board book makes early learning easy and exciting for babies and toddlers learning their first shapes. Part of DK's new Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek Shapes will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide elements and eye-catching illustrations, like diamond-shaped kites flying in the sky and triangular sails flapping on a boat. The easy and clear text introduces different shapes and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful board book offers: A safe and sturdy format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements and easy-to-read text. A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to name and point to objects in order to learn new words. Triangular sails, rectangular train carriages and other exciting objects will introduce babies and toddlers to the world of shapes in this touch-and-learn board book. This interactive baby book makes early learning easy and exciting; slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce ten key shapes - perfect for little fingers and young minds!More in the seriesIf you enjoyed Slide and Seek Shapes, why not try other books in this touch and learn series? This collection of sensory books also includes Slide and Seek First Words, Numbers and Colours, for stimulating babies' development and learning first concepts.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.

Celebrate the season with over 1,000 festive stickers!Jump into a Christmas adventure with your favourite Disney and Pixar characters! Decorate the tree with Mickey Mouse, have a pyjama party with Stitch, and deliver gifts with Sulley. Dance in the snow with Rapunzel, play games with Olaf, and go sledging with Goofy. Find stickers of festive friends from Frozen, Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Winnie the Pooh, and many more. Decorate the pages and learn fun facts about the characters. With enchanting images and jolly captions, the Disney Christmas Ultimate Sticker Collection is a perfect gift for all young Disney and Pixar fans. (c) Disney

If you're new to photography, then The Beginner's Photography Guide is perfect for you. The ideal starting point for digital camera users, this manual explains key concepts in simple terms before offering step-by-step visual guides to every function. The Beginner's Photography Guide compares and contrasts the effect of different approaches, showing you how to take the photos you want and develop your photography ability. Learn how to overcome every photographer's challenge, from working in dim lighting to setting up the perfect flash. This fully updated edition takes into account new photography trends and the latest equipment on the market. Start snapping with The Beginner's Photography Guide and get the most out of your digital camera.Previous edition ISBN 9781409322795.

Delve into the minds of the world's most famous philosophers and discover the answers to the world's big questions - the perfect introduction to philosophy for younger readersFrom Socrates and Aristotle to Kant and Confucius, meet the thinkers and theories which shaped our world. Find answers to life's big questions such as 'Who am I?' or 'Should I ever tell a lie?' and what philosophy is.How do you know whether you're awake or dreaming? Is the world real? Why do we need rules? Complex topics are explored in The Children's Book of Philosophy, inspiring you to think about the philosophical theories and concepts for yourself with both conflicting and complimentary viewpoints to encourage you to be part of the next generation of thinkers. Meet the key philosophers throughout history and across the world that changed the way we live today.

Get to grips with the periodic table with this fact-packed quiz book!The periodic table sets out the humble ingredients of everything in the Universe, but with 118 elements, that's a lot of ingredients to remember! This is where Quiz Yourself Clever: The Periodic Table comes in. The pure form of every element on the periodic table is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset, from its atomic number and mass, to its melting point, and when it was discovered. Images of how it appears in nature and how we use it give a fuller understanding of each element. You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using them to quiz a friend? So, whether you're revising for exams, want to play fun games with friends, or you're just curious about the building blocks of everything around us, you'll be in your element!

Children ask the best questions - and this book has the answers!This timeless encyclopedia covers children's favourite topics, all in a friendly, easy-to-read Q&A format, perfect to dip into and browse. If your child is always asking questions, from "how do aeroplanes fly?" to "why do tigers have stripes?" and "what's inside a black hole?", and everything in between, this is the book for them. Shaped by children's interests and their insatiable curiosity, this is a book that children will read again and again. Alongside the children's questions and the expert answers are beautiful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to bring every topic to life in rich detail and with perfect clarity. 1,000 Curious Questions is essential reading to encourage curious kids to keep questioning the world around them.

Connect your LEGO bricks and your family with 50 fun activities!50 LEGO building activity cards will keep LEGO fans of all ages entertained while boosting their building skills âEUR" as well as their imaginations. Draw a card and find out what the activity will be âEUR" then get building. Will it be a two-minute T rex? A famous painting reproduced in brick form? A tower that refuses to fall down? Maybe you'll have to combine your build with that of the person who draws the next card!The accompanying book gives you all the hints and tips you need to nail each activity. Take a look at some inspirational models and learn how to choose the best techniques and LEGO pieces for increasing stability, adding personality, incorporating moving parts, and much more. Â(c)2024 The LEGO Group

Sleigh into a sparkling, snowy world and meet the animals who call this winter wonderland home in this colourful and interactive board book. From a daydreaming seal to a hungry orca, little ones will love discovering a new snowy friend on every page. Watch the smile on their face grow as they turn the page to see which animal they will uncover next and who will be joining the polar party!The simple, rhyming text is ideal for helping toddlers identify names and build their early language skills. With raised elements on the page for curious fingers to follow, and plenty of bright colours and fun patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to snowy animals that children and adults alike will enjoy!A book that will warm little hearts, Little Chunkies: Animals in a Winter Wonderland will make a magical addition to any young animal-lovers bookshelf.

Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through more than 200 vibrant maps. From how huge wars were won and lost to the routes of inspirational travellers in unfamiliar lands, see history unfold one map at a time. Watch the rise and fall of great empires and kingdoms, see how physical geography influenced the course of history, and learn how lucrative trade routes of spices and silk have all changed the way our world looks today. Hundreds of specially commissioned maps guide you through key moments in history, or show how things changed over time. Historical photographs help bring this history to life, while clear, bite-sized text allows you to easily follow the story of humankind. History as it Happened breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks. Explore ancient Rome from its beginnings as a small kingdom, through the growth of its power as a republic, to its greatest glory as a continent-spanning empire. With this piece-by-piece approach to investigating history, and with its truly global and inclusive content, this is a children's history atlas like no other!

Now in PDF.From Banffshire to Bangalore, take a look at the expanding world of whisky with The Whisky Opus. Find out all about the major whisky-producing countries and 175 of the world's best distilleries. Explore every whisky style from single malt to poteen, their history and the fascinating stories behind the distilleries that make them plus learn how to train your palate with the help of 500 evocative tasting notes. Whether new to the wonders of whisky or on the road to becoming a connoisseur, whisky fans will find this book tells them everything they want to know. Elegant, classy and written by 3 renowned whisky writers, make The Whisky Opus your tipple of choice.

You won't run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities!Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland. Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more!(c) 2023 Mojang AB.

Discover the wonderful world of trees with this fact-packed quiz book!This amazing book welcomes you to the plant kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each tree is displayed in beautiful detail, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset of essential information - its size, location and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. In no time, you'll be able to tell sycamore from silver birch, aspen from ash, and peach from plum. Discover the unique qualities of each tree, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science. You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it as the basis of a quiz with a friend? Quiz Yourself Clever: Trees of the World is packed with information on the world's most amazing trees - from those that feed us to others that drip poison - to make you an expert before you know it!

A stunning art gallery in a book, Art, Annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints.Combining stunning reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated and comprehensive selection of the finest art ever created.Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. Organized chronologically, entries cover art from all over the world, exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism. Each work is also set in its historical context, making Art, Annotated a complete overview of art history.Packed with information and full of inspiration, Art, Annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.

Astonishing images bring every corner of the Universe, from Mars to the furthest galaxies, to the printed page.Cosmos is a visually captivating journey through the Universe, and is as expansive as the Cosmos itself. It covers everything from the asteroid belt to deep space probes, the ISS to the Oort Cloud, the Big Bang to the end of the Universe, and (just about) everything in between. It presents space as humanity has never seen it before, featuring the latest images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and a wealth of new pictures that also includes panoramic views of the surface of Mars and images captured by probes that have landed for the first time on comets and asteroids.Cosmos is a tour through space, starting with the Sun and inner Solar System then moving through the outer planets and into the Milky Way and finally the realm of distant galaxies. The gorgeous images are supported by illustrations that dissect the image or explain the processes going on, such as starbirth or the workings of supermassive black holes. Throughout the book are features on the technology of space exploration, the history of astronomy, and our cultural connection to the night sky. With a clear, stylish, pared-back design, Cosmos is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the Universe for young and old astronomers alike. Make time for space time!

Jump back into the mind of Riley in Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2 with this sticker-packed book.Discover an emotional adventure in the sequel to the Oscar-winning movie Inside Out with this ultimate sticker book, featuring beautiful images and artwork. Enjoy more than 100 stickers, fun facts about all the lovable characters, and relive the exciting story of the latest Disney and Pixar film.Fun stickering activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun!Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 will be released Summer 2024, starring Amy Poehler who returns as Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann, produced by Mark Nielsen, and written by Meg LeFauve.(c)Disney/Pixar 2024

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 you'll find an intriguing array of objects, animals, lists, and artefacts from nature, science, technology, the arts, and history, which illustrate how we order, understand, and make sense of the world. Discover the 40 orders of birds, the 88 constellations, the 36 Morse Code symbols, the 118 chemical elements, the 206 bones in the human body, and much more!With its combination of attractive, timeless images and expert, engaging text, Knowledge, A Visual Compendium is perfect for children (and adults!) who are curious about the world and the lists, systems, and categories that help us understand it.

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations, in this absorbing global guideBirds are dinosaurs, with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories.This book explores both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity, spanning tiny dunnocks hiding in bushes to ostriches strong enough to knock out a lion. Articles cover a group, such as hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. Discover the bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to the myriad stories and symbolism associated with them. Packed with information, and beautiful photography and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.

Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialist experts, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups - from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforest giants, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of South East Asia - the book reveals the spectacular diversity of plants and fungi, the ecosystems they support, their symbiotic relationships with animals, and each other, and their use in everything from food to clothing and medicine.The book explores how plants and fungi grow and reproduce, and the ways they have evolved to adapt to every continent on Earth - even in the harshest of conditions - while celebrating their beauty and diversity, and telling the story of the world's more unusual and intriguing species.

Discover cheerful characters and festive fun-filled flaps on every interactive page as you and your family countdown to Christmas!There are still 24 sleeps to go until Santa comes to visit! But with 24 surprises hidden in this story, we won't be waiting long! Unwrap exciting activities, bound to get you in the festive mood, as you read along with this heart-warming wintery story. With festive friends and charming rhyming text, the countdown to the big day has never been so exciting, and will leave your little one eager to see what comes next.With so much fun on every page and 24 wonderful lift-the-flap surprises, Christmas really can be the most wonderful time of the year.

Bring the stars and planets to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book The Mysteries of the Universe. Take young readers aged 7+ on an incredible visual journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the Universe with each poster that displays an eye-catching image of a spectacular location from the night sky. From peculiar planets and distant stars to intricate galaxies, this fascinating collection of 30 posters reveals the secrets of space for young astronomers. Both children and adults will love poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters!This striking space poster book for children offers:- An engaging approach to the topic of space, using posters as a visual introduction for young learners. - 30 posters in a large, giftable book containing beautiful artwork and a corresponding description of each one. - Impressive images taken from The Mysteries of the Universe, a bestselling anthology with beautiful artwork and imagery. The Mysteries of the Universe Poster Book contains reversible posters highlighting key features and facts of our solar system and beyond. It is a perfectly curated look into the mysteries of space that have captured our imaginations for centuries, making it the ideal gift for any child who can't get enough of space.

Learn essential facts about volcanoes and earthquakes through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.What happens when a volcano erupts? Why do earthquakes hit particular places? How do tsunamis occur? Brain Booster: Volcanoes & Earthquakes covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding volcanologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with geology. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.Brain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

Learn essential facts about the human body through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.How many bones are there in the adult human body? How do your lungs work? What happens under your skin? Brain Booster: Human Body covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding biologists and doctors-in-the-making busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the human body. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.Brain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child''s education at home.