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The quickest way to learn about psychology, from consciousness to modern criminology • To what extent is memory based on mood? Why do we compare ourselves to others? Are there different types of intelligence? How do we change with age? This book answers all these questions and many more in 200 short and accessible essays • From Pavlov's dogs to experimental ethics and from the development of personality to cognitive behavioural therapy, this book will take you from the foundations of psychological thought to modern-day applications, drawing on recent research and established theories. Each essay is accompanied by an illustration or diagram to help unravel complex ideas. The principles of psychology apply to each and every one of us as they shed light on everything from our childhood development to our interaction with others - and Psychology in Minutes is the perfect insight to this fascinating subject

Книга от мастерицы темного фэнтези Александры Бракен: история, наполненная магией, опасностью, романтикой и разбивающей сердце красотой • Тэмсин Ларк — Пустота. В поисках сокровищ она проникает в древние склепы темных колдуний • Ходят слухи о могущественном кольце из легенды об Артуре, — кольце, которое может освободить ее брата Кейбелла от проклятия. Но они не единственные, кто жаждет этого • По мере распространения слухов вокруг нее начинают кружить жадные Пустоты, и многие готовы убить, чтобы заполучить кольцо. Тэмсин будет вынуждена заключить союз со своим соперником Эмрисом, на которого она меньше всего хотела бы полагаться • Вместе они с головой погружаются в змеиное гнездо темной магии и раскрывают смертельную тайну, способную пробудить призраков прошлого

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? How?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this beautiful non-fiction book for kids • The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will be the biggest science news of the year, and will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with this amazing new book, which explores the evidence for past life on Mars, what's happening there now, and what it might look like to one day live on the red planet. Be amazed by the tallest mountain in the Solar System, discover how houses on Mars could look, and find out if You've got what it takes to join the teams travelling to Mars in the coming years • Children will adore this essential guide to the red planet

Learn how to observe and navigate the night sky with this guide to stargazing for beginners! • The dazzling reference book shines bright with crystal-clear charts of the planets, stars, and constellations in both the northern and southern hemispheres for each month of the year! It's perfect for anyone interested in stargazing and astronomy • This unique astronomy book explains and demystifies the changing night sky. It includes • - Illustrated overviews that introduce each month with a guide to the main attractions, such as bright stars, prominent constellations, and meteor showers • - An introduction explains what the universe is, our place within it, how it appears to us in the night sky, and how our view of it changes with time and place • - Each illustrated overview features a planet locator, showing the position of the planets during the month introduced • - Charts that show the positions of all stars visible to the naked eye in even the darkest skies • Discover a complete year-round atlas of the night sky! Filled with easy-to-use star charts showing the constellations, alongside specially commissioned artworks and photography, this space book has everything the budding astronomer needs to understand the night sky

Discover the world of cutting-edge science with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of surprising facts and stunning photographs, this accessible book takes in the full sweep of modern science- from DNA to dark energy, and from neutrons to notechnology. Based on the very latest research, this is the definitive children's guide to understanding our Universe

Thank your lucky stars for this completely comprehensive guide to our Universe • From asteroids and constellations to galaxies and planets, this star-studded look at space is the perfect package for space cadets and amateur astronomers • Part of DK's best-selling Nature Guide series, Stars and Planets takes you out of this world to experience the beautiful sights and intricate details of our incredible Solar System. Packed with stunning images and expert information, you'll enjoy the whole world at your fingertips. You'll visit each and every planet and fly past the Kuiper Belt on this intrepid, intergalactic adventure • Come back down to Earth to discover all the tools and techniques you need to observe the spectacular night skies. You'll see all 88 constellations in their sparkling splendour and read the stories behind their amazing shapes and patterns

Travel into space with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the Extremely Large Telescope. Full of galactic facts, dramatic photographs, and CGI artwork, and based on the latest astronomical research, this is a definitive guide to our Solar System, the Universe, and beyond

This fact-packed book contains everything you need to know about space, from moons to galaxies! Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a breathtaking experience

From atoms to alloys and from neurons to nanotechnology, this beautiful book brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but accuracy by an expert author and brought to life by carefully chosen images

This beautifully designed children's encyclopedia puts the information that young readers need at their fingertips • Full of fascinating facts and world-class photography, this compendium of knowledge sets out key ideas from a wide range of subjects with conviction and authority, while remaining consistently engaging • Every page of The New Children's Encyclopedia is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed factboxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The large images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more • Written with flair and clarity, this book functions as both an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read

In the dark and slimy streets of Wapping a prostitute is beaten half to death, a not uncommon fate in late 18th century London • So begins this gripping tale set in 1798 in the Port of London: a cruel villain holds sway over the underworld. His name is Boylin. His face is scarred by lime and his back by the two hundred lashes he received following a naval court martial. He holds Captain Tom Pascoe responsible for his suffering. They meet again when Pascoe becomes River Surveyor for the newly formed marine police. They've had orders to investigate a sudden fall in government revenue that is affecting the nation's ability to fight the war against Napoleon and stem the rising tide of Irish rebellion. Pascoe knows that Boylin is behind it, but he can't prove anything, yet

In a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either. Locked away in a home for troubled children, he's told there's something wrong with him. So when he meets a flock of talking pigeons and a bossy cockroach, Kester thinks he's finally gone crazy. But the animals have something to say. And they need him. The pigeons fly Kester to a wild place where the last creatures in the land have survived. A wise stag needs Kester's help, and together they must embark on a great journey, joined along the way by an overenthusiastic wolf cub, a military-trained cockroach, a mouse with a ritual for everything, and a stubborn girl named Polly. The animals saved Kester Jaynes. But can Kester save the animals?