An accessible guide to the most important poems ever written— from the Epic of Gilgamesh to The Waste Land—and the poets behind them Discover the key themes and ideas behind the most important poems ever written, and the poetic geniuses who wrote them. The perfect introduction to poetry, The Poetry Book takes you on a fascinating journey through time to explore more than 90 of the world’s greatest poetic works. Discover poems in all their many guises and from all over the world, from the epics of the ancient world through Japanese haikus and Renaissance sonnets to modernist...

Learn about the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and movements in The Math 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 Math in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Math Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.  This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Math, with: - More than 85 ideas and...

Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world – their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions. Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey’s modern sexuality studies, and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre Lorde. Dive deep into the pages of The LGBTQ + History book to...

How do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel possible?  Discover the answers to these and over 90 other big questions that explore the most important laws, theories, and breakthrough moments in our understanding of physics – from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century.  The Physics Book comprises concise information and step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our understanding of physics.  This diverse and inclusive account of physics includes Pythagoras’s observations on music,...

This comprehensive, accessible, and authenticated guide to Islam is essential to understanding the world’s fastest-growing religion.  This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history – from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. Celebrating the scientific, literary, and artistic achievements of the Islamic Golden Age and the ideas of philosophers and theologians across the centuries, it opens a window on the Islamic world. Clear factual writing offers insight into terms like Sharia law, the...

Explora los conceptos arquitectónicos clave que hay detrás de los edificios y estructuras más increíbles del mundo. - Resume las ideas, explora y explica todos los grandes acontecimientos y las personas que los hicieron posibles a través de una combinación de textos accesibles y gráficos estimulantes. - Tiene alcance global - La serie "Grandes ideas" ha vendido más de 6.5 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo, en 88 países y en 29 idiomas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will discover the...

Descubra la rica y compleja historia del colectivo LGBTQ+ en todo el mundo: sus luchas, triunfos y contribuciones culturales. Este libro explora y detalla las ideas y eventos más importantes de la historia y la cultura LGBTQ+ y nos muestra así toda la experiencia LGBTQ+. Se trata de un relato diverso y global, que explora los momentos, movimientos y fenómenos más importantes, desde la primera poesía de amor lésbica conocida de Sappho hasta los estudios de sexualidad modernos de Kinseys, e incluye biografías de figuras clave, de Anne Lister a Allen Ginsberg. 'El libro de la historia...