The Little(r) Museums of Paris. An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems Jacobs Emma Little, Brown and Company

Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all – from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists – and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees • Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey – and today, there are 20,000 species on the planet • The Little Book of Bees is a lovely, informative book of all things bee – from evolution and communication, to honey, beekeeping, and saving the bees – all in a beautifully illustrated gift book

Discover the wonders of the natural world and the animals that inhabit it in this stunningly visual hardback guide • Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral reefs, the importance of insects in ecology and the era of the dinosaurs • Sections include • Animal Evolution • Invertebrates: insects, molluscs, • Vertebrates: fish, reptiles, birds, mammals • Ecology and conservation • Featuring superb full-colour wildlife photography as well as a range of diagrams and infographics, this is a captivating guide to the wonders of the animal kingdom which can be enjoyed by the whole family

Follow the story of evolution! The illustrated children's book is a beautiful introduction to the evolution of species over millions of years • What's made animals survive and naturally go extinct? Why are fish scaled? Why do birds have wings? Find out about the changing animal anatomy discoveries made by Swedish zoologist, Charles Linneas • Animals and evolution are fascinating subjects to teach little minds. Discover the ways that animals have adapted to survive and the amazing reasons behind these adaptations. The illustrated guide includes • - Perfect for kids ages 7+, with facts suitable for key stage 2 learning • - Stunning illustrations available on every page • - Many different animal features (such as eyes, scales, claws, hair and many more), as well as feature, spreads on topics like fast evolution • - Highly accessible text of a key schooling subject • Children ages 7 years and older will be delighted by the scientific facts in the wildlife book

Featuring a giant timeline wallchart, this illustrated guide traces humankind's greatest achievements in mathematics, plotting a journey from innumerate cave-dwellers, through the towering intellects of the last 4,000 years, to where we stand today • In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics - Galileo (1564-1642) • For hundreds of thousands of years, we have sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules that govern our world and beyond. This illustrated guide traces humankind's greatest achievements in mathematics, plotting a journey from innumerate cave-dwellers, through the towering intellects of the last 4,000 years, to where we stand today

The future needs Dyslexic Thinking! • British social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of charity Made By Dyslexia, Kate Griggs has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths since 2004. Having been surrounded by an extraordinary 'smorgasbord of Dyslexic Thinking' her whole life, Griggs knows the superpower of dyslexia all too well • With a forward from Sir Richard Branson, This is Dyslexia covers everything you need to understand, value and support Dyslexic Thinking. From offering practical advice on how to support the dyslexics in your life to breaking down the 6 Dyslexic Thinking skills in adults, Griggs shares her knowledge in an easily digestible guide • This is Dyslexia redefines and reshapes what it means to be dyslexic

Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide • What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture • Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as "Achilles' heel", as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system

Want to know what your cat is really thinking and doing? • In Kitty Language, animal illustrator Lili Chin explains everything you need to read your cat's body language. With sections dedicated to their ears, whiskers, tail and more, you'll gain deeper knowledge into many feline behaviours, including sniffing, scratching, play-hunting, chattering and tail flipping. And you'll learn the answers to questions such as: does my cat want to be petted, or do they need space? Are they feeling confident, frightened, relaxed or frustrated? What do they need to feel safe, secure, stimulated and happy? • Backed by scientific research, endorsed by animal behaviourists and vets, and packed with playful illustrations, Kitty Language is bursting with information for cat lovers

Иллюстрированный путеводитель по лучшим пабам Лондона и их необычной истории, представленный основателем всемирно известных Liquid History Tours • Пододвиньте табурет, чтобы утолить жажду и окунуться в историю Лондона в поисках лучших пабов города. Мы поднимаем тост в местном шекспировском баре, заходим выпить пинту в бар Джека Потрошителя и распахиваем запятнанные кровью двери "Ведра крови" • В этой книге, посвященной более чем 50 вечным выпивохам, рассказывается об истории Лондона и тавернах, которые принимали, приютили и освежили его главных героев • Исследуя питейные заведения лондонских писателей и художников, его самых отъявленных преступников и знаменитых личностей, мы переходим от архитектурных чудес к скрытным уличным выпивохам, чтобы свести концы с концами, чтобы окончательно поднять настроение в Лондоне

Раскройте секреты и раскройте происхождение и значения более чем 2000 знаков и символов, от древних иероглифов до современных логотипов • Почему сердце, пронзенное стрелой, является классическим символом любви? Каковы древние корни символов плодородия? Почему весы являются символом справедливости? • Вникните в значение каждого символа и исследуйте, как они интерпретировались в мифах, религии, фольклоре и искусстве с течением времени, с помощью авторитетных текстов от экспертов в этой области и ярких линейных рисунков и фотографий, которые подчеркивают визуальную силу и красоту знаков. Разделенное на шесть тематических разделов - космос, мир природы, человеческая жизнь, мифы и религии, общество и культура, а также системы символов - это руководство по тайному языку знаков и символических обозначений является обязательным для тех, кто хочет понять окружающий мир

The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds is your definitive handbook to one of the most beautiful and diverse holiday destinations in the UK. From stately homes and wildlife parks to modern art galleries, country walks and adventure sports, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions' highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. It brings the Cotswolds bang up-to-date; out go musty tearooms and chintzy B&Bs and in come the best of the area?s new contemporary restaurants, boutique-styled hotels and top-rated country pubs. There?s plenty of practical advice and a special focus on the region?s gastronomy with features on specialist farmers? markets, local farm shops, gastro-pubs and country restaurants

Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy- from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size • To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting - The Little Book of Philosophy changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, famous quotations, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject • Each chapter is organised chronologically, and covers not only the big ideas, but the philosophers who first voiced them, as well as cross-referencing with earlier and later ideas and thinkers. The Little Book of Philosophy untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts, and is perfect for anyone with a general interest in how our social, political, and ethical ideas are formed, as well as students of philosophy and politics

- Richly Illustrated with beautiful lithographs, this volume presents the history of astrology through 78 stunning thematic spreads • - Beautifully packaged - hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging • With this little book of antique chromo prints, dive into the fascinating world of astrology, from its origins and history, to its most eminent figures, mysteries, and prevalent myths. By discovering the influence of the planets and the uniqueness of each zodiac sign, you will learn how to interpret their meanings in your own personal star chart. Beautifully illustrated, this little album is a pocket-sized encyclopedia, dedicated to astrology