DK HOW THINGS WORK SERIES

How Things Work Series

Format: Hardcover 

by DK (Author)

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Age  9-12 years

Dimensions: 20.2 x 24 cm

 

9780241363188  How Philosophy Works: The concepts visually explained 

Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy

of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy.

A clear and accessible guide to philosophy, How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and jargon-free text to demystify fundamental concepts. Covering everything from ethics to epistemology and phenomenology, the book presents the ideas and theories of key philosophical traditions and philosophers - from Plato and Socrates to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein via Kant - in a novel, easy-to-understand way.

 

9780241287279  How Science Works: The Facts Visually Explained

This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy.

In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a black hole works, or what happens in a tsunami, this indispensable guide is for you.Rather than long columns of text, How Science Works is filled with diagrams and infographics, to make even the most difficult concept fun and easy to grasp. 

 

9780241317693  How Psychology Works: The Facts Visually Explained

Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the heart of what makes us human.

Perfect both for students and people new to the topic, How Psychology Works has a unique graphic approach and uses direct, jargon-free language. It explores various approaches that psychologists use to study how people think and behave, such as behaviourism, cognitive psychology, and humanism.

This indispensable guide describes a wide range of mental health conditons, including bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It then takes you through treatments, from cognitive behavioural therapy and psychoanalysis to group therapy and art therapy. 

 

9780241446324  How Space Works: The Facts Visually Explained

Embark on an awe-inspiring and informative journey through our Solar System and beyond in this illuminating astronomy book!

Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much more. 3, 2, 1, blast off!

Inside the pages of this comprehensive guide to astronomy for beginners, you'll discover:

- Simple text and step-by-step graphics make astronomy easy to understand

- Fun facts and tip-of-the-tongue questions are presented through bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features

- Clear explanations demystifying more advanced topics such as cosmic rays, dark matter, and black hole collisions

 

9780241356289  How Technology Works: The Facts Visually Explained 

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.

 

9780241403372  How the Brain Works: The Facts Visually Explained

Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud?

Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication.

 

9780241437452  How to Start Your Own Business: And Make it Work (How Things Work)

This is your foolproof guide on how to make your start-up stand out from the crowd!

Get professional business advice in the palm of your hands. This uniquely visual guide equips you with everything you need to know about setting up and running your own business.

Are you looking to start a business? You'll need advice on how to identify your customer, what pitfalls to anticipate, and how best to spend your time and money to turn your idea into a profitable venture. This insightful business book takes you through everything from balancing the books to building a brand. It inspires you to take that giant leap towards making your entrepreneurial dreams come true.

This informative reference book is packed with:

- Practical, authoritative information on the skills required to run a small business.

- Easy-to-understand graphics.

- No-nonsense advice and jargon-free language.

- Insightful and inspiring quotes from the most successful minds in business.

 

9780241289396  How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained

Let this guide be your very own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing health questions with easy-to-swallow information.

Is red wine good for your heart? Will caffeine raise your blood pressure? How Food Works gives you answers to these and several more questions by investigating claims surrounding a variety of foods and examining them from a biological standpoint. Discover nutritional facts about the food you eat, learn the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and go behind-the-scenes of modern food production.

Packed with infographics and colourful images, the book delves into the science behind ways of eating including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Turn the pages to understand why food intolerances occur, what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should really be eating.

 

9780241225998  How Money Works: The Facts Visually Explained

DK's visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have.

Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. Using 'need to know' boxes, step-by-step diagrams, and other eye-catching visuals, How Money Works shows you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading, and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.

This must-have guide to money further features:

- Key financial concepts in a uniquely visual way, using bold infographics combined with simple, jargon-free language.

- Genuinely comprehensive, covering every aspect of money - personal, business, and governmental.

- Defines hundreds of money-related terms, such as cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.

- Offers essential basic know-how on everything from managing debt to online fraud.

- Fully up-to-date, covering topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, and others) and quantitative easing.

Includes localizable appendix of territory specific reference information.

 

9780241188019  How the Body Works: The Facts Simply Explained

How The Body Works is a fascinating exploration of the weird and wonderful processes that occur within the human body, often without us knowing. Understand how our bodies keep us alive and thriving and get to the bottom of such niggling questions as why we get dizzy, why we get butterflies in our stomachs, and why we get jetlag!

How The Body Works is a bold and accessible visual guide to every aspect of how the human body and brain works, combining the science of human anatomy books with beautiful images. Enjoy this enlightening resource that covers everything from skin to bone and even the psychology of dreams and emotions.