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How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology.Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the heart of what makes us human.Perfect both for students and people new to the topic, How Psychology Works has a unique graphic approach and uses direct, jargon-free language. It explores various approaches that psychologists use to study how people think and behave, such as behaviourism, cognitive psychology, and humanism.This indispensable guide describes a wide range of mental health conditons, including bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It then takes you through treatments, from cognitive behavioural therapy and psychoanalysis to group therapy and art therapy. This book also explores the role of psychology in everyday situations. Discover what makes you, you - the unique blend of nature and nurture that makes up your sense of who you are - and pyschology's role in relationships, sport, work, and education.How Psychology Works is a fascinating read that will quickly hone your emotional intelligence and give you perceptive insights into both your own and other people's feelings and behaviour.

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Learn about the world's most notorious cons, heists, and murders in The Crime 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 Crime in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and true crime experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Crime 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 Crime, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking accounts of true crime- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Crime Book is a captivating introduction to the world's most notorious criminal cases, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 100 sinister accounts of true crime through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Crime Questions, Simply ExplainedThis fresh new guide explores the most twisted accounts of crime and criminology in history. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the most prolific wrongdoings and the criminals behind them, The Crime Book presents key information in a clear layout. From outlaws like pirates, bandits, and highwaymen, to serial killers and the cyber criminals of the 21st century, discover the worst offences through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Crime Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Take a trip back in time to an astonishing lost world.See a huge variety of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate visual encyclopedia about dinosaurs!Feathered, furry and scaly - they're all here! It's the perfect dinosaur book for children aged 9-12 years. Here's what you'll find inside:- Exclusive images of the world's best and most complete dinosaur fossils photographed on location in North America and Europe- Brand-new, exclusive digital images that reflect the most important new findings on feathered dinosaurs- The content covers key curriculum topics in geography, biology, and science- Created in association with the world-renowned Smithsonian InstitutionThis children's educational book about dinosaurs is packed with incredible facts about dinosaurs, stunning life-like reconstructed images and additional information about habitat, diet, and behaviour. Based on the latest research and up-to-date information, you'll find everything from woolly mammoths and dinosaur eggs to Tyrannosauroids and Pterosaurs. More than 100 prehistoric species are featured in this fascinating dinosaur reference book. You might be familiar with the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, but have you ever seen horse-eating birds and millipedes the size of crocodiles? Then look no further. Other topics such as evolution, fossilisation, and climate change are explored in-depth to build up a complete picture of the dinosaur era.Dinosaurs A Children's Encyclopedia is part of the series of award-winning, best-selling DK children encyclopedias and has been completely revised. More than just a catalogue of facts and photos - it's a visual celebration of the history of all life on Earth, with a special focus on dinosaurs and the prehistoric world.

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Baby Touch and Feel Puppies is a fun DK baby book that helps little ones learn new words. With touchy-feely pictures and word labels, it makes an ideal baby gift. Baby Touch and Feel Puppies contains stunning photos with foil or textured areas that expand your baby's senses, while the simple visuals and labels promote language skills. From a big puppy with furry ears to sleepy puppies with fluffy tummies to rub you can introduce your baby to puppies with these touch and feel textures.All this is packed in a handy, small format that's just perfect for preschoolers to hold, and helps develop their fine motor skills.

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See the greatest medical breakthroughs come to life through superb illustrations!From ancient herbal medicine to traditional Chinese medicine, take a visual tour throughout the history of medicine with this comprehensive medical reference book.Discover medicine through time! Here's what you'll find in this illustrated history book about medicine:- Offers a broad and accessible visual history of medicine - from the first herbal remedies to the attempt to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic- Intriguing narratives are illustrated with photographs, paintings, and artefacts- Offers a vivid, compelling, and informative read written in an engaging and colourful style- Excerpts from documents, diaries, and notebooks offer fascinating eyewitness accountsThis medicine history book charts fascinating developments in diagnosis, surgery, healing and drugs through the ages. Feature spreads explore key medical concepts in detail and enhance the reader's understanding of human anatomy, surgical instruments, and medical developments. Clear diagrams explain major diseases such as cancer, and trace the progression of medical treatment through time, from ancient healing arts to scurvy and smallpox to modern psychiatry. Double-page features tell the story of the men and women involved in the extraordinary evolution of this scientific field - from Hippocrates to Florence Nightingale.It's the perfect book for medical professionals, students of medicine, or anyone with a keen interest in medicine, science, or social history.

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Do you know what to do if your baby or child falls and cuts their arm? Are you confident to identify when an illness is serious?First Aid Fast for Babies and Children is a step-by-step guide that helps you treat babies and children for more than 100 conditions and injuries. This book guides you through essential initial care that can prove tremendously important to preserve life and improve the recovery process. The detailed guidelines are accompanied by step-by-step images for clear, easy-to-follow instructions. From first aid for cuts and bruises to treating a child who is unresponsive, this book covers all emergency situations that you may face. Clear symbols highlight key areas and draw your attention to areas of concern. The cross-reference boxes on a page take you to associated information regarding the injuries.This clear and informative guide is ideal for parents, teachers, and primary caregivers to help deal with emergencies. Look after your little people - keep First Aid Fast for Babies and Children handy.

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