From Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, to Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes, to the top economic thought leaders of today, The Economics Book is the essential reference for students and anyone else with an interest in how economies work. Easy to follow graphics, succinct quotations, and thoroughly accessible text throw light on the applications of economics, making them relatable through everyday…
The Sherlock Holmes Book, the latest in DK's award winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, tackles the most "elementary" of subjects the world of Sherlock Holmes, as told by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Sherlock Holmes Book is packed with witty illustrations, clear graphics, and memorable quotes that make it the perfect Sherlock Holmes guide, covering every case of the world's greatest det…
The Movie Book, the latest in DK's award winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, profiles 100 of the best movies ever made throughout the world. The Movie Book zooms in on the best cinematic masterpieces of all time and is a must have for anyone with a passion for films and the history of cinema. Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics, along with st…
The Shakespeare Book brings the work of William Shakespeare to life with full color photography, images, idea webs, timelines, and quotes that help you understand the context of Shakespeare's plays and poems. From Shakespeare's most famous plays, such as Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar, to less frequently performed works such as King John and Henry VIII, every play of the Shakespearean ca…
From ancient and medieval philosophers such as Confucius and Thomas Aquinas, to revolutionary thought leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and Leon Trotsky, to the voices who have shaped modern politics today Mao Zedong, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, and more. The Politics Book clearly and simply explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought. With easy to follow graphics…
The Science Book is an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye catching artwork, step by step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini biographies of the most w…