Dorling Kindersley Behind the Scenes at the Zoo. Your Access-All-Areas Guide to the World's Greatest Zoos and Aquariums Savage Pauline

Это закулисное руководство демонстрирует огромный ассортимент невероятных артефактов из истории и рассказывает о тяжелой работе, заботе и усилиях, которые затрачиваются на их сбор, консервацию и хранение • Вы когда-нибудь задумывались, что происходит со скафандром астронавта после того, как он побывал на Луне? Или как ухаживают за самым ценным бриллиантом в мире? Узнайте все о том, как работают музеи, и о людях, благодаря которым это происходит - от того, как историки заботятся о дневнике Анны Франк, до того, что нужно для раскопок и экспонирования мохнатого скелета мамонта • "За кулисами" музея дает вам эксклюзивный доступ к скрытым предметам, которые обычно не выставляются на всеобщее обозрение. Он открывает вам мир образцов животных, маринованных в банках, бесценных украшений, слишком ценных, чтобы выставлять их на всеобщее обозрение, и хрупких бумаг, которые необходимо хранить в тщательно контролируемых условиях

The Internet. Home to the most important and intimate aspects of our lives. Our careers, our relationships, our selves, all of them are out there - online. So ... where is that exactly? And who's in charge again? And what if it breaks? • In Tubes Andrew Blum takes us on a gripping backstage tour of the real but hidden world of the Internet, introducing us to the remarkable clan of insiders and eccentrics who own, design and run it everyday. He uncovers the secret data warehouses where our online selves are stored, peels back the wires that transport us across the globe, reveals its mammoth hubs and surprising alley-ways, explaining what the Internet actually is, where it is, how it got there - and, yes, what happens when it breaks

This is the inside story of twelve years at the helm of Britain’s greatest theatre • It is a story of lunatic failures and spectacular successes such as The History Boys, War Horse and One Man, Two Guvnors; of opening the doors of the National Theatre to a broader audience than ever before, and changing the public’s perception of what theatre is for. It is about probing Shakespeare from every angle and reinventing the classics. About fostering new talent and directing some of the most celebrated actors of our times. Its cast includes the likes of Alan Bennett, Maggie Smith, Mike Leigh, Daniel Day-Lewis, Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren • Intimate, candid and insightful, Balancing Acts is a passionate exploration of the art and alchemy of making theatre

"За кулисами музея" - блестящий и незабываемый первый роман Кейт Аткинсон, получивший премию "Уайтбрид" (ныне "Коста") Премия "Книга года" • Руби Леннокс была зачата Банти неохотно и родилась в то время, когда ее отец Джордж снимался в "Собаке и зайце" в Донкастере, рассказывая женщине в изумрудном платье и футболке D-cup, что он не женат. Банти никогда не хотела выходить замуж за Джорджа, но вот она здесь, застряла в квартире над зоомагазином на старинной улице под Йоркским собором, с рассудительной и язвительной пятилетней Патрицией, жадной Джиллиан, которая отказывалась, чтобы ее игнорировали, и Руби • Руби рассказывает историю семьи, начиная с того дня в конце девятнадцатого века, когда путешествующий французский фотограф запечатлел хрупкую красавицу Элис и ее детей, похожих на цветы в янтаре, и заканчивая поразительными, остроумными и запоминающимися событиями из собственной жизни Руби

A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy! Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the World in 80 Ways!

Travel through time to discover the paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects that enrich our world • Are you seeking a lavishly illustrated timeline that showcases a glorious gallery of art from all around the world? Then Art Year By Year may be the book for you! • Over 500 images of art movements such as the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, and Pop Art are explored and explained, accompanied by striking visual detail that truly brings the artwork to life. Further featuring biographies of the key figures behind some of the world's best-known artworks, from Botticelli and Hiroshige to Goncharova and Morisot, Art Year By Year has something for everyone to admire • With passion in every page, you can explore • - Feature panels discussing artists, art movements, and techniques • - Specific works of art analysed, with details pulled out and explained • - Pages that explore a single theme through time and across different cultures • - Inspiring quotes from artists add insight • With every story plotted on a timeline, the pages give a snapshot of each era, and reveal the influences and connections behind the artworks and artistic movements that have reflected our world

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

This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond • Spaceflight chronicles how, in the six decades that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the environment, and materials science. For the human imagination, the impact has been even greater - the voyages of robotic space probes have transformed our view of the Solar System, while Earth-orbiting satellites and missions to the Moon have forever changed our view of ourselves • This book is a celebration of human ingenuity and imagination

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works? • What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you! • Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you're seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before

Welcome to the wonderful world of colour! This charming first colour book will encourage your child to identify colours by name using engaging everyday objects • Red, blue, orange and yellow - There are lots of bright colours to name and count in this pre-school book! Read it together and help your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills • This engaging board book is perfect for early pre-school learning. The bold, colour-themed pages and bright illustrations will get your kids thinking and talking. Red, yellow, orange, blue, silver, green or multi-coloured. You name it! All the bright, beautiful colours are here • This educational book has strong board pages made especially for young children. The chunky tabs, on the top or the side, are easy to grab to help with early motor control

A comprehensive and accessible visual history of music - from prehistory to the present day • Why did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out how music has shaped the world from prehistory to the present day • Classical or rock, everyone has their favourite music style, but how did your top choice come about? Music is a compelling and richly illustrated history of the most unifying art form in the world. Explore the roots of all genres from chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythm of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Music includes illustrated histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the guitar, and profile iconic innovators such as Mozart, Billie Holiday, and David Bowie

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children aged 5-7 years • Jamie is a member of The Dinosaur Club: A network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge! Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. The Dinosaur Club help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. In this story, Jamie and her friend Tess from the Dinosaur Club are exploring Ammonite Bay and stumble upon a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what's that strange tunnel at the back? • Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them...and the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous too - and they'll definitely need help from the Dinosaur Club