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What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition?If you've ever found yourself seeking the answers to the above questions and more, then this may be the book for you! An art book like no...

Join us on a fascinating journey through the ages! Explore historical events through engaging explanations, incredible illustrations, and stunning computer-generated images.A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from what everyday...

All your complicated economic questions and theories explained by world experts.Economics is a broad topic, and your knowledge might be limited if you're not an economist by profession -- until now! The Economics Book is your jargon-free,...

Explore ecology in this accessible introduction to how the natural world works and how we have started to understand the environment, ecosystems, and climate change.Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains more...

Investigate 100 of the world's most notorious crimes, including the Great Train Robbery, the Lindbergh kidnapping, and the murders of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.Were the perpetrators delusional, opportunist, or truly evil? Find out what really happened...

Who wrote the first true "opera"? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies?The Classical Music Book answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and...

Discover and understand the key ideas that underpin the core science of chemistry and learn about the great minds who uncovered them.The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some of the most historic moments in science, from...

Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world.With profiles of key people, movements, and events, The Black History Book brings together...

You don't have to be a scientist to find this beginner's biology book fascinating!What is life? Why do bees dance? How do animals know their mothers?Who discovered germs? Discover the living world, how it interacts with the environment, and stand in awe...

Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe.We invite you to take a journey through the...

What is Fauvism? Which event inspired Picasso's Guernica? Who connects Andy Warhol and David Hockney?This comprehensive volume answers all these and more. In a grand timeline of art, it explains how one movement influenced the next, discusses influential...

Learn about key concepts behind the world’s most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture...