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Science, 2nd Edition is the ultimate visual guide to the discoveries that changed the world, telling the story of science from the earliest times to the present day. This comprehensive reference book explores all the major scientific disciplines in an accessible manner, following a chronological structure and a unique thematic approach, and using an unrivaled visual style to illuminate the most influential scientific breakthroughs. From the dawn of science and the evolution of the wheel to the Industrial Revolution and the first battery to the Information Age and the Internet, each spread takes a specific event, discovery, invention, experiment, theory, or individual and explains its significance and impact on the development of scientific thought. Instantly understandable text, integrated with artworks and photographs, renders each of these tricky subjects comprehensible, and a general reference section at the back of the book includes classification tables, symbols and charts, a who's who of all scientists, and more. Now updated to include all the latest developments and created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, Science, 2nd Edition offers a uniquely visual and family-friendly history of science and the discoveries that changed the world.

Full of incredible tales of achievement and ingenuity, Engineers celebrates the greatest engineers that ever lived and the stamp they have left on our world. Learn all about how engineering projects have changed the course of history and added to human progress, from those who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Discover the impressive structures of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the first forays into space travel, and the pioneering computer scientists of today. From initial concepts to prototypes and finished designs, Engineers is full to bursting with technical drawings, specially commissioned artworks, blueprints and virtual tours that help bring engineering's greatest structures, inventions and technological breakthroughs to life.

AHD is my go-to for procedures and skin knowledge. Her integrity, passion, and journalistic excellence are essential in a time when science is often overshadowed by marketing. I’m grateful for her vast knowledge and trust her implicitly. As featured in The Sunday Telegraph, this book serves as the ultimate insider's guide to understanding skincare. Alice Hart-Davis, a leading UK beauty journalist, compiles her expertise to help readers discern effective skincare products from mere hype. With the right skincare, achieving a fresher appearance is possible, but knowing which products to choose for specific concerns like wrinkles or rosacea is crucial. Alice has spent 20 years observing the evolution of skincare from “hope in a jar” to high science, interviewing brand founders and dermatologists along the way. This book caters to anyone curious about modern skincare, offering advice on products suited to various budgets and skin types. It demystifies skincare science, detailing high-tech ingredients and their effectiveness. The book outlines what great skincare can achieve, the seven key rules for maintaining healthy skin, and how to create an effective routine without complexity. It’s divided into three parts: essential knowledge about skincare, crucial rules and product recommendations, and guidance on establishing a daily regimen. A glossary and index facilitate easy navigation for specific queries.

History, The Definitive Visual Guide :From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day [Hardcover] Hart-Davis A (ed)

Jim Corbett became the hero of thousands of impoverished local families in the remote Indian region of Kumaon when, throughout the 1920s and 30s, he answered their pleas to rid them of the man-eating tigers and leopards which were ravaging their populations. Man-eaters roamed a region of hundreds of square miles over several years, killing the defenceless villagers at for example the Champawat man-eater had killed over 434 people in six years, the Panar maneater over 400.Jim, one of 15 children, was born in 1875 to the local post-master in Nainital, and taught himself as a barefoot boy in his local jungle to become, in his spare time one, of the most skilled trackers of his day, fluent in the local dialects, patient beyond endurance and an excellent shot.Duff Hart Davis' biography threads together the life of this very private, unassuming Indian railway clerk. Often through Jim's own written words, Duff sets out the highlights of Jim's adventures in sequence and in context, thus thowing light on Jim's remarkable character.

For the very first time, The War That Never Was tells the fascinating story of a secret war fought by British mercenaries in the Yemen in the early 1960s.

The book delves into the lives of influential nineteenth-century British engineers who played pivotal roles in the Industrial Revolution. Through their innovation and determination, these figures not only transformed Britain but also set the groundwork for modern technology. Hart-Davis highlights their contributions and the impact of their work on both the country and the world, showcasing their significance in history.

A dark net tightens on the tiny fishing Scottish fishing community of Kildrumna as conflicting forces loom. Tensions mount between owner of an expanding salmon farming enterprise in the pristine bay, local conservationists and the owners of a sporting lodge. When renowned millionaire environmentalist and keen diver Gunnar Larsen arrives on the scene with his beautiful new wife Ravenna, a deadly chain of events unfolds.Detective Chief Inspector Robb, on holiday there with his troubled teenage daughter Marina, have their trout, salmon, sea fishing and diving idyll interrupted in a way they could never have imagined.Twisting and turning like a foul-hooked fish, D.P.Hart-Davis's latest sporting thriller highlights the tension between conservation and exploitation in Scotland's fastest-growing food industry…

From the origins of mankind to the 21st century, spanning the globe and based on the latest research, this work delivers the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existence.

The word mathematics comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world, yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom. Fibonacci's Rabbits solves this problem in bite-sized 'hops', de scribing the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day.

Historisch overzicht in woord en beeld van belangrijke ontdekkingen en uitvindingen op het gebied van wetenschap en techniek.