In the ancient world philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming....In the ancient world philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming. During the Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas for wondrous flying machines. Scientist James Watt provided ideas that would power the Industrial...more
Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our pers...Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities behaviours and more. Written by Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL Sophie Scott and composed of ten mind-blowing yet accessible essays The Brain guides...more
The human body is complicated and incredible! The many parts of the body form ...The human body is complicated and incredible! The many parts of the body form a network of systems that work together to keep you alive and active. Each chapter focuses on a different system: outer body nervous system skeleton and muscles breathing...more
From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests life has found a way to flouri...From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth. This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in extreme environments such as the strange worlds of the ocean...more
Known for their vicious raids love of treasure and fierce warriors: the Viking...Known for their vicious raids love of treasure and fierce warriors: the Vikings were the most feared invaders of the Medieval period. For 300 years they terrorized the world in their hunt for land and power but they also had a rich culture in art...more
From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of tradi...From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of traditional Mongolian throat singers all humans in all parts of the world make music. Its harmonies affect us in a deep way and its beauty is universal. We have developed...more
A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental but also perplexing aspe...A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental but also perplexing aspects of existence. PROF. LEWIS DARTNELL author of Origins Such an enjoyable read...full of delightful nuggets that you will want to impress your friends and family with....more
This series provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact. 1000 ...This series provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact. 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended...more
9781902947730. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages...9781902947730. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 61. 61 p. Contains: Unspecified. 1000 Things You Should Know S. . Includes unspecified. Intended for a juvenile audience.more
Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our pers...Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities behaviours and more. Written by Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL Sophie Scott and composed of ten mind-blowing yet accessible essays The Brain guides...more
Features 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork that reveal what pirate lif...Features 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork that reveal what pirate life on the seas was really like. This book tells how you can dress up as a pirate design your own pirate flag and map the pirates journeys.more
This series provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact. 1000 ...This series provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact. 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended...more
Explore humanity s most transformative technology: artificial intelligence... ...Explore humanity s most transformative technology: artificial intelligence... In ten short and informative essays Professor of AI at University College London Tim Rocktäschel reveals everything we need to know about artificial intelligence. From...more