-Titulo Original : The Philosophy Book Big Ideas Simply Explained-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Philosophy Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Philosophy, with: - Key quotes from more than 100 of the great thinkers of philosophy - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to philosophy, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover how key concepts in philosophy have shaped our world, with authoritative articles that explore big ideas. Learn about everyone who’s contributed to the flow of world philosophy, from antiquity to the modern age, through superb mind maps explaining the line of thought. Your Philosophical Questions, Simply Explained If you thought it was difficult to learn philosophy and its many concepts, The Philosophy Book presents the key ideas in a clear layout. Find out what philosophers thought about the nature of reality, and the fundamental questions we ask ourselves; What is the meaning of life? What is the Universe made of? And work your way through the different branches of philosophy such as metaphysics and ethics, from ancient and modern thinkers. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Philosophy Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Review [The Big Ideas Simply Explained books] are beautifully illustrated with shadow-like cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. These step-by-step diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners. - Examiner The visual layout promotes browsing with illustrations, pull quotes, and simple mind maps to explain concepts quickly. - Library Journal Accessible guide to the great thinkers. - School Library Journal About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Star Wars The Visual Encyclopedia-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Covering more than 2,500 characters, creatures, planets, vehicles, Droids™, weapons, technology, and more from the Star Wars™ universe, this visual tour is the ultimate compendium for the epic saga and beyond. Take a stunning visual tour of Star Wars with DKs comprehensive pictorial guide to the galaxy far, far away! From lightsabers to beasts to food and clothing, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia is a virtual museum in a book. Explore beautiful galleries with more than 2,500 images, and discover facts about Star Wars culture, science, and geography. With a full history of the galactic politics, the Jedi Council, and the Empire, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia walks fans through the entire timeline of Star Wars. See the blasters of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope™, look at the stormtroopers of Star Wars: The Force Awakens™, and study the geography of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story™. Each section of the book focuses on different topics to dedicate special attention and detail to every part of the universe, no matter how small. From the planets in the outer rim to Padmes bridal wear, nothing is missed. A celebration of all things Star Wars, this compendium is the perfect addition to any fans bookshelf. © & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization. Review Star Wars™: The Visual Encyclopedia is a dream come true…and a must-read. - BostonHerald It feels exhaustive and that is a beautiful thing to say as a Star Wars fan. - UnmistakablyStarWars [G]orgeous and super informative. - NerdApproved [T]he holy grail for any fan… - DorksideoftheForce [It] serves as an optimal resource for fans to turn to for more information. - Cinelinx About the Author Tricia Barr is a prominent blogger and podcaster who has been sharing her passion for Star Wars™ since cosplaying Princess Leia in 1977. She regularly contributes feature articles for Star Wars Insider and authored the award-winning space opera novel Wynde...

-Titulo Original : How Technology Works The Facts Visually Explained (how Things Work)-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: 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 smartwatches, 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. Throughout 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, devices are grouped by application--such as the home, transportation, and computing--making them easy to find and placing similar devices side by side. How Technology Works is perfect for anyone who didnt have training in STEM subjects at school or is simply curious about how the modern world works. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DKs aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiots Guides series. dk ...

-Titulo Original : Marvel Greatest Comics 100 Comics That Built A Universe-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: 100 Marvel comics that built a universe. Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in Marvel Greatest Comics, a compelling showcase of some of the most trailblazing and inspiring comic books ever created. From the groundbreaking original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s Super Hero icons such as Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four, to smart modern makeovers in the 21st century like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel have set the pace. This books specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and insightful assessment of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great. These are the comics that changed the face of an industry. These are Marvels greatest comics. © 2020 MARVE...

-Titulo Original : 1000 Hours Outside Activities To Match Screen Time With Green Time-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Join the global movement and challenge your family to match screen time with outdoor time-with hundreds of fun, fresh-air ideas. Did you know that the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organized by season to help you find something you can do every day. Play leaf pile games, take a hot chocolate hike, make corn husk dolls, go on an animal home hunt, and much more with hundreds of ideas for all ages, abilities, and family types. No matter how busy you are, this book gives you all the ideas, photos, activity instructions, and inspiration you need to get outdoors with your family all year round. About the Author Ginny Yurich is a Michigan-based, homeschooling mama of five kids, and she is the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement to help families match the average amount of time kids spend on screens each year with time spent outdoors. Ginny is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan. Find her online at 1000HoursOutside and join the movement on : @1000hoursoutside, : 1000 Hours Outside, and Twitter: @1000HoursOutsid...

-Titulo Original : The Art Of Avatar The Way Of Water-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water. Packed with hundreds of stunning images and written in collaboration with the filmmakers themselves, uncover the incredible creative and technical skill that went into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water. Featuring stunning concept art and intricate character, creature, and costume designs, uncover the details of Pandora in striking detail. Art of Avatar: The Way of Water is produced in collaboration with James Cameron’s production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, and Twentieth Century Film. With a foreword by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. © 2022 20th Century Studios. About the Author Tara Bennett is a New York Times bestselling author and entertainment journalist. As an author, or co-author, shes written more than 30 official movie and TV companion books including The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collectors Edition, Outlander: The Official TV Series Companions, The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, Fringe: Septembers Notebook (an Amazon Best Book of 2013) and many more. Tara is also the U.S. Editor for SFX Magazine, and a contributing writer for SYFY WIRE, IGN, Paste Magazine and others. She is a TCA member and an adjunct professor of Radio, Television & Film at Rowan University...

-Titulo Original : Herbal Remedies Handbook More Than 140 Plant Profiles; Remedies For Over 50 Common Conditions-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Discover the therapeutic properties of more than 140 medicinal herbs such as turmeric, elderflower, and ginger root with Herbal Remedies Handbook. Take charge of your health and wellness naturally with tried-and-tested plant-based home remedies. Reliable, authoritative, and accessible, it’s packed with expert advice and know-how on essential herbal remedies, including crucial safety and dosage information you can trust. If you’ve ever wondered how to treat a cold with Echinacea tea or boost your brainpower with ginkgo biloba, then let Herbal Remedies Handbook be your guide. Learn how to prepare effective remedies at home with step-by-step instructions for making herbal teas, decoctions, and tinctures. Identify how to treat more than 50 common conditions including headaches, hay fever, and the symptoms of menopause with at-a-glance charts on remedies for home use. Compact and easy to understand, it’s the guide every home herbalist needs - let it be your trusted companion on your journey to natural health and wellness. Review ...four great reference books... (New Living) About the Author Andrew Chevallier is an experienced medical herbalist, healer, and author of books on botanical medicine. He is a fellow and past president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and a member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy. Andrew also helped to found the Herbal Medicine course at Middlesex University...

-Titulo Original : Kama-sutra Una Postura Para Cada Dia -Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: About the Author Claudia Blake is a successful novelist, sex writer, and masseuse who lives in London. She has drawn on her studies of the ancient Eastern texts and her experience of modern erotica to create this book. Alicia Rihko is a freelance illustrator and designer based in Spain. She has built a strong social media following with her strikingly original erotic artworks, inspired by pop culture motifs and full of color, sensuality, and rebellious fun. ¿Te apetece hacer el amor con calma? ¿Estas buscando solo alcanzar el orgasmo? ¿Te gustaria avivar la pasion con tu pareja? Las fantasias tienen un papel fundamental en nuestra vida sexual y a la hora de despertar emociones, por eso te invitamos a dar rienda suelta al placer y a la imaginacion con este libro cargado de ilustraciones eroticas… - Con 365 posturas escogidas expresamente para ponerte a tono, una para cada momento, lugar y estado de animo - Diversidad de parejas y personajes con diferente orientacion sexual, identidad de genero, etnia y rasgos fisicos - Incluye un selector de posturas al final del libro para elegir en funcion del estado de anim -Modernas ilustraciones de la mano de Alicia Rihko Preparate para una experiencia elegante, divertida y... ¿por que no? un poco traviesa, con Kama Sutra. Redescubre posturas clasicas o experimenta nuevas sensaciones y sorprende a tu pareja con este Kama Sutra moderno lleno de poderosos consejos sexuales. Un libro ilustrado que te invita a disfrutar el placer todos los dias del año. ¿Te atreves a asumir el reto...

-Titulo Original : Baking Yesteryear The Best Recipes From The 1900s To The 1980s-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: A decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th century Friends of baking, are you sick and tired of making the same recipes again and again? Then look no further than this baking blast from the past, as B. Dylan Hollis highlights the most unique tasty treats of yesteryear. Travel back in time on a delicious decade-by-decade jaunt as Dylan shows you how to bake vintage forgotten greats. With a big pinch of fun and a full cup of humor, you’ll be baking everything from Chocolate Potato Cake from the 1910s to Avocado Pie from the 1960s. Dylan has baked hundreds of recipes from countless antique cookbooks and selected only the best for this bakebook, sharing the shining stars from each decade. And because some of the recipes Dylan shares on his wildly popular social media channels are spectacular failures, he’s thrown in a few of the most disastrously strange recipes for you to try if you dare. A few of Dylan’s favorites that are going to have you licking your lips and begging for more include: 1900s Cornflake Macaroons 1910s ANZAC Biscuits 1930s Peanut Butter Bread 1940s Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake 1950s Tomato Soup Cake 1970s Potato Chip Cookies Baking Yesteryear contains 101 expertly curated recipes that will take you on a delicious journey through the past. With a larger-than-life personality and comedic puns galore, baking with Dylan never gets old. We’ll leave that to the recipes...

-Titulo Original : Dungeons And Dragons The Legend Of Drizzt Visual Dictionary (dungeons & Dragons)-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: A visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy world The Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an endless array of secrets to uncover, foes to fight, and treasures to be taken. But there is one name that has always stood out from the rest: Drizzt. Drizzt Do’urden. This legendary drow elf ranger has been adventuring across the Forgotten Realms for decades, whether through New York Times bestselling fantasy novels or award-winning video games. Now Drizzt will take readers on a spectacular journey through his world. This book showcases Drizzt and his travels through the Forgotten Realms in never-before-seen detail, with the glorious artwork produced by Wizards of the Coast put center stage. From the glaciers of Icewind Dale to the teeming cities of the Sword Coast, and the sinister shadows of the Underdark to the chambers of Mithral Hall, fans can explore the Realms through Drizzt’s eyes as never before with this immersive, extraordinary guide to their favorite fantasy setting. © and ™ 2022 Wizards of the Coas...

-Titulo Original : El Libro De La Arquitectura (the Architecture Book) (dk Big Ideas) -Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Explora los conceptos arquitectonicos clave que hay detras de los edificios y estructuras mas increibles del mundo. - Resume las ideas, explora y explica todos los grandes acontecimientos y las personas que los hicieron posibles a traves de una combinacion de textos accesibles y graficos estimulantes. - Tiene alcance global - La serie Grandes ideas ha vendido mas de 6.5 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo, en 88 paises y en 29 idiomas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will discover the fascinating topic of architecture and examples of the movements and styles drawn from around the world. - Profiles the most important ideas, technologies, movements, and other developments , explores and explains each milestone and the people behind them, through a combination of accessible text and thought-provoking graphics. - Global in scope. - The “Big Ideas” series has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide...

-Titulo Original : The Forests, Fairies And Fungi Sticker Anthology With More Than 1,000 Vintage Stickers (dk Sticker Anthology)-Fabricante : DK-Descripcion Original: Set off on a spellbinding expedition into the deep, dark woods... Page after page of this book is packed with vintage drawings that portray the enchanting beauty of a wild, ancient wood. Journey down snaking pathways, beneath towering trees, and amongst glorious plants and wildlife to uncover the odd magical surprise. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than 1,000 images of forest life, including intriguing toadstools, elegant trees, and even fantastical elves and more. Create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake...