Author : Daniel Smith
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 16,82 MB
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1782438300
This concise, accessible and multi-faceted book provides an essential introduction to 150 of the most important principles of Western thought.
Author : Dani Balenson
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,64 MB
Release : 2021-10-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781953955333
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 40,44 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0744048516
Journey through time and explore more than 60 of the most important events in world history! See the past come to life in the most spectacular way! From the beginning of civilization to the modern world, discover the perfect pocket-sized introduction to human history. Inside the pages of this visual reference book, you’ll find: • Bold illustrations and infographics that bring complex historical events to life • Clear, authoritative text that explains the underlying causes behind historical events, and how the events unfolded • A lightweight, compact format that makes it ideal for vacation reading • Entries that are truly international in scope Human history in your pocket From the birth of Athenian democracy to the launch of Sputnik and the Global Financial Crisis, this informative little book provides you with an overview of the most fascinating events in history that shaped our world as we know it! Get to know some of the most important thinkers and leaders throughout history such as Napoleon, Julius Caesar, and Nelson Mandela. Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts in a simple but exciting way, The Little Book of History is a modern twist on the good old-fashioned encyclopedia. It’s perfect for holidaymakers looking to go beyond the standard beach read. Even more Little Books to discover The Little Book of History series uses a combination of creative typography, bold infographics, and clear text to explore every area of a subject. For the perfect introduction to politics and political thought throughout history, look out for The Little Book of Politics. More titles in this series include The Little Book of Economics and The Little Book of Philosophy.
Author : Allen Klein
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 34,76 MB
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1573445657
Allen Klein, master of the right quote at the right moment, has gathered his favorite, most inspiring words of wisdom into this treasury of moving and meaningful sayings from around the world that incite readers to live life to the fullest. Readers can take this book on the go to get a quick shot of inspiration at any time, or they can select one quote every day for in-depth thought and meditation. The book’s small size makes it ideal to carry in a purse or a bag, or to keep by the computer for those moments of need. However readers choose to use these uplifting and inspiring quotes, they all have the potential to be life-changing. Kipling once said that words are "the most powerful drug used by mankind" — the words in this book are the prescription readers need to revise their lives. The book features a foreword by Jack Canfield, cocreator of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 24,85 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0744044316
This book is the perfect pocket-sized introduction to politics and political thought throughout history. From the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's "social contract" to the American Declaration of Independence, Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politics, The Little Book of Politics examines the philosophies behind the different political beliefs and methods of government used around the world over the course of human history. Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts in a simple but exciting way, The Little Book of Politics offers you a combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.
Author : Catharine Fishel
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 19,56 MB
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 1616736453
A volume "packed" with insight and ideas The packaging industry is more competitive every day so creating a new package that is innovative, adds value, and makes a connection with the consumer is a challenge often met with limited success. Dynamic and unusual package designs can really make a statement in overcrowded markets. What makes a package successful? How do designers find the inspiration and execute the designs that really work? This compendium of package design answers all that and more. The content covers inspiration, process, design research, working with clients, planning, and execution of some of the most effective packages on the market today. Insight from top packaging designers worldwide is provided on pages that are packed with images of great designs. Unlike most packaging books, this volume is stuffed with content in a compact, portable, and easy-to-use format
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,41 MB
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1465476547
How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? Can we really measure intelligence? DK’s The Little Book of Psychology answers all these questions and provides an insight into this fascinating field of science. Whether you are a student, an expert, a novice, or have a general interest in the human mind, this portable guide is the perfect choice to start exploring and understanding psychology. From cognitive to behavioral psychology, this stimulating guide covers all major schools in the field. It includes doctrines and quotes from major thinkers including Sigmund Freud, Noam Chomsky, and Kurt Lewin. Small biography boxes provide brief biographical details of all the thinkers. With the use of powerful and witty illustrations and easy and jargon-free explanations, The Little Book of Psychology demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these ideas have shaped our knowledge of the human mind.
Author : Greg Smalley
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 25,21 MB
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1624051855
The Little Book of Great Dates will help build romance and fun into any marriage with its creative ideas for a year’s worth of weekly affordable dates. This book—a simpler, gift version of Focus on the Family’s The Date Night Challenge campaign—will help couples to proactively and intentionally build their relationship, showing how everyday activities can become “dates” that strengthen the marriage relationship. It includes plans for special-occasion dates, such as the couple’s anniversaries (first date, engagement, wedding), birthdays, etc. Couples can get to know each other better by sharing fun times and discover dating again in their marriage with this great little book of ideas!
Author : Michael Essek
Publisher : Michael Essek
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 22,23 MB
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Design
ISBN :
The Little Book Of T-Shirt Ideas - Proven Formulas And Frameworks To Help You Generate Original Ideas Fast.
Author : Karen Ng
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,2 MB
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1787414876
Packed with over 100 puzzles, games, craft activities, experiments and tips, Little Book for Big Changes offers fun, educational and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. This innovative activity book encourages young people to become responsible global citizens, develop understanding, empathy and a sense of responsibility, empowering them to protect the environment and to make the world fairer. Includes tips on how to recycle and reduce plastic waste. Little Book for Big Changes helps young people understand complex global challenges such as inequality and climate change, and is designed to inform, empower and motivate tomorrow's leaders to help make the world a better place.
