Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your …
A fact-packed guide to the beautiful game for footie fans everywhere. From World Cup winners and champions past and present to soccer skills and techniques, Eyewitness Soccer is the perfect guide for any soccer fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game". Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed…
Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.The perfect introduction to the subject, this book explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 of the world's most celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in their historical, cultural, and stylistic context.The Design Book analyzes the ideas and principles behind histor…
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and lear…
Find out about more than 180 dog breds in this pocket-sized encyclopedia, From their origins and characteristics to the jobs they do for us.