Series: DK How Stuff Works

A guide to the technology that has shaped the modern world Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers...

The facts simply explained If you're looking for a simple, visual guide to all the core sciences, this book is for you. If you wonder how aeroplanes stay in the air, how holograms are made, or whether viruses really are living creatures, How Science Works will reveal all. This book uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to explain difficult concepts—not only the...

The complex world of economics - untangled. Discover everything you need to know about economics with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Economics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of economics. Covering everything from economic theories to international trade, the book presents the groundbreaking ideas of key economists -...

The simplest graphics and the clearest text combine to produce the most accessible and visual guide to neuroscience available. 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...

A graphic guide to setting up and running your own business - covering everything from funding and finance to social media and expansion. Discover everything you need to know to turn your big idea into a thriving business with this uniquely visual guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, explanatory illustrations, How to Start Your Own Business shows you how...

The mysteries of life, from DNA and cells to evolution and ecology, all explained with simple words and clever graphics. The simplest, most visual guide to the science of life - ever. How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be...

A jargon-free, highly visual guide to every aspect of politics, from political philosophy to 21st-century activism. Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments around the world with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all...

Understand yourself from body to brain! How The Body Works is a fascinating exploration of the weird and wonderful processes that occur within the human body, often without us knowing. Understand how our bodies keep us alive and thriving and get to the bottom of such niggling questions as why we get dizzy, why we get butterflies in our stomachs,...

Your guide to navigating the world of money It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK's visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have. Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the...

From Socrates to Jean-Paul Sartre and dualism to existentialism, discover the key philosophers and theories which have shaped the way we view the world. Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers and exploring all of the most important branches of thought, including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book...

How Space Works explains how the Universe functions and how we explore it, using simple words and clever graphics. This book is the clearest and most visual guide to space and the Universe, tailored for complete beginners in astronomy. Have you ever wondered how big the Universe is, the distance to the nearest star, or what existed before the Big...

How Psychology Works explores the theories and therapies for everyday life by delving into the fundamental questions about human behaviour and mental processes. 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. At the...

A jargon-free guide to every aspect of management covering leadership, communication, negotiation, innovation, and more. Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organisational...

A jargon-free guide to every aspect of business, covering types of companies, finance, marketing, and more. This brilliant book explains and explores the essential terms and key concepts in the world of business, finance, and company management. If you're perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered...

Understand science like never before. This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy. In How Science Works, you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions...

This one-of-a-kind art book unlocks the secrets of art in a visual way, making it accessible and enjoyable for anyone. What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition? An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that...