Mathematics opens new doors to the amazing world of maths. Telling the exciting story from a historical perspective, its shows how mathematical science advanced through the discoveries of the ancient Babylonians, Egyptians and Greeks, the great scholars of medieval Islam and Europe, and the Renaissa[...]
This unique format brings Sir Isaac Newton, the man who discovered gravity, to life in vivid form. An intimate look at his writings, correspondence, and life events, the Notebook examines his early life and education, his achievements in mathematics and optics, the publication of the Principia, and[...]
Prepare to be amazed and educated! A Bee in a Cathedral explains basic scientific truths and principles using the power of analogy.[...]
You can switch on your brain with puzzles, tips and teasers. You can improve your memory and recall, develop cognitive skills and increase your brain power with Boost Your Brain. Ever find it difficult to remember where you left your keys or parked the car? Boost your Brain is here to help with over[...]
The definitive guide to those mysterious organizations that operate in secrecy. The incredible popularity of the Da Vinci Code books and films, and their imitators, has revealed the ongoing fascination with secret societies. "The Secret Societies Bible" reveals the hidden facts behind the world's mo[...]
It s a wonderful world out there just waiting to be discovered, but are you ready to be an explorer? Do you know how to cope with searing heat and intense cold? Can you find food and water in the wild? Can you avoid deadly diseases and fight back against man-eating beasts?
This book will teach y[...]
The saga of human civilization has been formed and scarred by conflict. At eachstage of our history there have been defining episodes of violence, sometimeslong and simmering, at other times sudden and cataclysmic. And each stage has produced new forms of weaponry. Some of these weapons of war have [...]
For more than 10,000 years, cities have been the sites of inspiration, myth and mystery. From Peru's Machu Picchu to the legendary Troy and Babylon, this book follows the rise and fall of 28 of the world's most fascinating lost cities, including the powerful seats of empires and renowned centres of [...]
Myrkyllä on lääkitty, huumattu ja tapettu maailman sivu: myrkkypulloon ovat tarttuneet niin parantajat, velhot kuin roistotkin. Taianomaiset yrtit ovat viekoitelleet puoleensa salamurhaajia ja itsemurhaa hautovia, ja niillä on vaiennettu epämieluisia henkilöitä ja tehty kansanmurhia. Myrkky o[...]
The art of persuasion as taught by one of the worlda s most sought--after speakers and pitchmen In this daring book, Joel Bauer teaches you how to persuade by making your messages entertaining. Learn the secrets behind "The Fright Challenge," "The Transformation Mechanism," and other persuasion tact[...]