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30-Second Biochemistry - The 50 Vital Processes In And Around Living Organisms, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Stephen Contakes

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 30-Second Biochemistry presents the subject's 50 most important ideas, breaking down the proteins, carbohydrates and more to explain the science of living organisms.
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30-Second Oceans - 50 Key Ideas About The Sea''S Importance To Life On Earth

de Mattias Green e Yueng-Djern Lenn

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 Explore the importance of our oceans through 50 key topics, each concisely explained by a team of experts.
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30-Second Cinema - The 50 Most Important Ideas, Genres, And People In The History Of Movie-Making, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Pamela Hutchinson

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 30-Second Cinema offers an immersion course, served up in neat, entertaining shorts. These 50 topics deal with cinema's beginnings, with its growth as an industry, with key stars and producers.
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30-Second Paris - The 50 Key Elements That Shaped The City, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de John Flower

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 30-Second Paris reveals the cities environs in all its contemporary as well as its historic glory, divulging its quintessential quartiers, famous residents, monuments and museums, open spaces and entertainment arenas.
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30-Second Anthropology - The 50 Most Important Ideas In The Study Of Being Human, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Simon Underdown

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 30-Second Anthropology explores humanity through 50 key biological and social topics, revealing how we have evolved from chimp-like ancestors to being able to send rockets to Mars.
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30-Second Money - 50 Key Notions, Factors, And Concepts Of Finance Explained In Half A Minute

de Donald Marron

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 30-Second Money balances key features of personal finance with those of the financial markets and economic concepts, explaining how mass monetary systems relate to one's own money management choices.
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30-Second Rock Music - The 50 Key Styles, Artists And Happenings Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Mike Evans

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 Explore blues and folk, progressive and heavy metal, punk, indie and alt rock, profiling extraordinary bands and musicians along the way.
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30-Second Chemistry - The 50 Most Elemental Concepts In Chemistry, Each Explained In Half A Minute.

de Nivaldo Tro

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 Chemistry is the science of matter - composition, structure, properties, and how it changes. This book boils it down to its essential elements - in just 30 seconds.
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30-Second Universe - 50 Most Significant Ideas, Theories, Principles And Events That Sum Up... Everything

de Charles Liu, Karen Masters e Sevil Salur

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 <DIV>The universe literally encompasses everything we were, are and will be, everything we knew, know and can know. When we decide to understand the universe as a whole, new truths come to light, and unexpected perspectives illuminate our take on life. 30-Second Universe explains all the tantalising concepts, principles and theories that make up our knowledge - the Higgs particle, gluons, quarks, the multiverse, how certainty itself can be uncertain, and of course, where our world came from, and where we’re going and what will happen in the end - and it explains these astrophysical answers succinctly, each entry taking only 30 seconds to read, with further exploration flagged, and key scientists noted. This one small book sheds light on the biggest ideas, concepts and discoveries in life, in the universe, in everything.</DIV>
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30-Second Literature - The 50 Most Important Forms, Genres And Styles, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Ella Berthoud

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 <DIV>Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover: <ul><li>The History of Literature - from Sanskrit to Modernism</li><li>The Novel - in all its glorious genres</li><li>Literary Prose - non-fiction from diaries to philosophies</li><li>Poetry - from the sonnet to the haiku</li><li>Drama - interesting theatrical forms and genres</li><li>Literary Devices - the techniques authors use in their works</li><li>Literary Styles - the features and history of different styles of writing</li></ul> Each topic is summarized in 300 words and contains a small bibliography for you to expand your bookworm horizons. You can also brush up on literary terms ahead of that book-club meeting, as each chapter features its own glossary. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of key literary figures that have impacted one of our most beloved hobbies. Literature is not just any written work; it is work that has stood the test of time, that is most widely thought to be of lasting merit. Just how particular books are elevated to literary status, reflects the values and judgements of society and mirrors the development of civilisation. This book is a broad overview of the multitude of voices used to describe our human experience.If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology, 30-Second Numbers or any of the other title sin the 30 Second series!</DIV>
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30-Second Literature - The 50 Most Important Forms, Genres And Styles, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Ella Berthoud

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 30-second Literature encapsulates the key genres, forms, movements, styles and devices of literature from around the world and from the start of civilisation.
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30-Second Engineering - 50 Key Fields, Methods, And Principles, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de James Trevelyan

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 30-second Engineering outlines the different fields and methods of engineering, the ingenuity of its engineers and how this science will help shape our future.
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30-Second Einstein - The 50 Fundamentals Of His Work, Life And Legacy, Each Explained In Half A Minute

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 Spend 30 seconds a day in the company of a colossus from the world of science, and you will soon have his whole story-both his scientific attainments and his extraordinary life-in your head. Einstein was not only a scientific genius, but also a human rights campaigner, a political activist, and the iconic archetype of the mad professor.
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30-Second Classical Music - The 50 Most Significant Genres, Composers And Innovations, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Joanne Cormac

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 <DIV>Do you know a capella from zarzuela, or your major from your minor? Can you distinguish between a serenade and a symphony? If you only have 30 seconds, there is time - using this book - to understand the creative journey taken by classical music from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Our early ancestors understood pitch and rhythm, the basic tools that have been worked and ordered by composers and performers over the past 400 years into an extraordinary body of music written for soloists, chamber musicians and entire orchestras. Today, everyone has access to a prodigy of classical music which, far from being traditional or elitist, is alive and magical. From plainsong to programme music, appreciate the magnitude and majesty, the passion and the pathos of sounds that have the power to stir our emotions to great joy or infinite sadness. Here’s music to your ears.</DIV>
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30-Second Feminism - 50 Key Ideas, Events, And Protests, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Jess Mccabe

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 <DIV>This concise guide to feminism explains all the key concepts, people and terms in the movement, each explained in no more than 300 words and one picture. Feminism is a global movement, developing with each cut and thrust of history to form a parallel 'herstory'. But what are the most important feminist ideas? What do terms like 'patriarchy','rape culture' and 'intersectionality' mean? How have these terms emerged from historical conditions facing women around the world - from a lack of basic rights to harassment and intimidationonline? How has activism shaped those ideas and who have been the key activists? This book traces the movement from its earliest beginnings through the suffrage movement, Women's Lib, the emergence of postcolonial feminism and into the present day. Important and seminal feminist texts and theories are explained, from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman to The Feminine Mystique to Whipping Girl, giving you everything you need to know about the ongoing fight for women's equality. From Mary Wollstonecraft to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, from how the personal is political to changing views of sisterhood, and from the suffragettes to hashtag feminism, 30-Second Feminism offers readers the fastest way to enter the world of sexual and gender politics fully briefed, with an overview of the main ideas in feminism today - and an explanation of how they came into being. </DIV>
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30-Second Medicine - The 50 Crucial Milestones, Treatments And Technologies In The History Of Health, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Gabrielle M Finn

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 <DIV>What does the Hippocratic oath actually say? Who originally discovered antibiotics? And is it true that technology now allows reconstructive surgery to use customized 3D-printed body parts? Find out the answers to these questions and many others in 30-Second Medicine, an intriguing visit to the world of illness and those who treat it. It takes the reader on an engrossing journey from the first “medicines”, drawn direct from the natural world , to today’s keyhole surgery, bionic limbs, and breakthrough drug treatments. It’s an essential and engaging read for anyone who wants to know more about the contemporary state of medicine, and where it may go next.</DIV>
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30-Second Numbers - The 50 Key Topics For Understanding Numbers And How We Use Them

de Christian Cole e Niamh Nic Daeid

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 <DIV>The successful 30-Second series tackles numbers, with experts on maths and data demystifying the essential numerical topics. We know that we use numbers pretty often, some of us confidently, others reluctantly. But are we aware of just how essential they are to almost every decision we make? Counting and measuring when we’re shopping, travelling, studying or playing are just the beginning; the applications of numbers are endless, from assessing variables and analysing data to the calculations and predictions of advanced artificial intelligence. 30-Second Numbers exploresnumber categories,the science of measuring, how guesstimates work, and the visualisation of numbers, taking you behind the digits into the world of statistics, probability, risk and ratios. Sections include: </DIV><ul><li>Fundamental Numbers - A guide to the different kinds of basic numbers, from rational to prime, complex to continuous. </li><li>Statistical Variations and Tests - Samples, populations and random variables are all explored in this section on all things stats! </li><li>Probability and Risk - Learn about prediction and hypothesis testing, as well as absolute and relative risk. </li><li>Visualising numbers - From numerical bias to logarithms and algorithms, this section shows us all the different ways we can visualise numbers. </li><li>Using Numbers - Big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning are all covered in this section, about how these concepts are applied in the real world.</li></ul><DIV>Numbers are our way of imposing order on the world, and each of the 50 topics here uses just 300 words and one picture to give you a sense of control, helping you to understand trends in statistical data, how algorithms are used and the methods involved in machine learning. In addition, each section contains a profile of a famous mathematician whose work has greatly contributed to how we understand numbers today, from Fibonacci to Pierre de Fermat. With this book, numbers need never be daunting again. The 30 Second series is a handy collection of quick guides which explain the key aspects of core subjects, from numbers to literature to art to Ancient China to biology, and lots more! These titles use only 300 words to explore each section within a topic, making them quick and digestible for those looking to learn a lot, fast!</DIV>
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30-Second Ancient Greece - The 50 Most Important Achievements Of A Timeless Civilization, Each Explained In Half A Minute

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 Ancient Greek civilization laid the foundations for so many aspects of modern western life. But can you recite the Classical orders with confidence? Would you be able to define the key contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle? This book offers an engrossing tour of the Hellenic world, appealingly served up in easily absorbed nuggets.
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30-Second Zoology - The 50 Most Fundamental Categories And Concepts From The Study Of Animal Life

de Mark Fellowes

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 <DIV>Learn all you need to know about the ecosystems, animals and environments which make up life on Earth in this simple, handy, and informative guide! Endowed with abundant water, extraordinary ecoystems, varied climates and biomes, our planet is teeming with creatures, great and small. What produced this rich diversity? How have so many species formed, evolved and adapted? What effects are humans having on the rest of the animal kingdom and on the natural environment we share?30-Second Zoology explains the diversificationprocess of evolution, then introduces the main groups of invertebrates and vertebrates. Breathing, seeing, communicating and other key features of animal physiology and behaviour are explored, as are the ecological relationships between Earth’s myriad species - the predators, the prey, the parasites, and the positively poisonous - before assessing the anthropogenic effects of pollution, over-harvesting, and a changing climate. Covering everything from the origins of life and the most basic of organisms, all the way through to the more complex creatures that we recognise today, 30-Second Zoology aims to showcase the most fantastic examples of life on our earth, all in 300 words and one stunning illustration per topic. If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Literature, 30-Second Numbers or any of the other title sin the 30 Second series!</DIV>
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30-Second Zoology - The 50 Most Fundamental Categories And Concepts From The Study Of Animal Life

de Mark Fellowes

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 30-Second Zoology showcases 50 of the most fundamental categories and concepts from the study of Zoology, each explained in 300 words and one illustration.
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30-Second Biology - The 50 Most Thought-Provoking Theories Of Life, Each Explained In Half A Minute

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 30-Second Biology tackles the vital science of life, dissecting the 50 most thought-provoking theories of our ecosystem and ourselves. Whether you' re dipping into the gene pool, unlocking cells, or conversing on biodiversity, this is all the knowledge you need to bring life to the dinner-party debate.
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30-Second Elements - The 50 Most Significant Elements, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Eric Scerri

13,51€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

 A beautifully illustrated, full-colour guide to the periodic table and the stories behind its most significant elements.
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30-Second Politics - The 50 Most Thought-Provoking Ideas In Politics, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Steven L. Taylor

13,51€ + 10% EM CARTÃO

 Everything politics, with colour illustrations, in half a minute.
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30-Second Jazz - The 50 Crucial Concepts, Styles, And Performers, Each Explained In Half A Minute

de Dave Gelly

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 For its initiates, jazz is instinctive and engaging - the way that popular music should be. This book takes you from the African-American roots of jazz all the way to today's global mix of musicians and styles. It looks at the shape, style, and instruments of jazz, at key personalities and recordings in the jazz canon and more.
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