Marcus Weeks is a frequent contributor to encyclopedias and reference books, also serving as a consultant for numerous titles from the British publisher Dorling Kindersley. His wide-ranging interests and talents inform his writing, which offers clear and accessible explorations of complex subjects. Weeks delves into the intricacies of various topics, providing readers with insightful and engaging perspectives.
You are in a hotel in Denver (or Darmstadt or Dijon) on your own - you don't want to go blind or get arrested, so what can you do? This title brings together the collective experience of conference connoisseurs and hotel veterans to create 50 blameless ways to pass the time, using nothing but the items found in any hotel room.
What are the differences between Sunni and Shi'a, Catholic and Protestant, Buddhism and Confucianism? Who were Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, and what did they really preach? Why are the concepts of karma, jihad and nirvana so important? And what do the religions of the world say about life, death and how we should act?
The narrative explores the extraordinary life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, showcasing his prodigious talent from a young age, including composing a minuet at five and performing for royalty by six. The story delves into the dual nature of musical genius, highlighting both the accolades and challenges that accompany such remarkable talent.
Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, this book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. It includes more than 100 ideas in the history of politics that are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real.
"The quickest way to learn about philosophy, from metaphysics to postmodernism. 200 of the most important philosophical ideas are distilled into easily digestible, bite-sized sections."--Publisher's description.
To what extent is memory based on mood? Why do we compare ourselves to others? Are there different types of intelligence? How do we change with age? This book answers all these questions and many more in 200 short and accessible essays. From Pavlov's dogs to experimental ethics and from the development of personality to cognitive behavioral therapy, this book will take you from the foundations of psychological thought to modern-day applications, drawing on recent research and established theories. Each essay is accompanied by an illustration or diagram to help unravel complex ideas. The principles of psychology apply to each and every one of us as they shed light on everything from our childhood development to our interaction with others--and Psychology in Minutes is the perfect insight to this fascinating subject. Contents include: Behaviorism, Experimental ethics, Problem solving, Illusions and paradoxes, Dream analysis, Management and leadership, Compliance and conformity, Attitudes and prejudices, Attraction, Moral development, Gender development, The big five personality traits, Classification of mental disorders, Criticisms of psychoanalysis, Positive psychology, Advertising and the media and The working environment.
Quick, accessible, compact guide to understanding key political concepts. Contents include: Liberty, Justice, Equality, Human rights, Social contract, Democracy, Monarchy, Anarchism, Capitalism, Socialism, Nationalism and Globalisation.
If, instead, we were to say that the whale's tongue weighs the same as a single African elephant, and that the entire whale tips the scales at the equivalent of 25 elephants, then you might suddenly grasp its magnitude. Journalists have long recognized this phenomenon, which is why they describe rainforest being destroyed in areas the size of Wyoming or, indeed, Wales. How Many Molehills in a Mountain? reveals the world through visual equivalents - so that size, speed and mass make instant sense. You will discover how many times higher than Monsieur Eiffel is the Eiffel Tower, and how many Eiffel Towers there are in a Mount Everest. Plus how many grandfathers take you back to the Jurassic period
'Biographic: Beethoven' presents an instant impression of his life, work and legacy, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the composer behind the compositions.