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30-Second Mythology by Robert A. Segal
25.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: 30 Second
The perfect introduction to the study of mythology, covering essential facts and details in one handy volume.
30-Second Napoleon: The 50 fundamentals of his life, strategies, and legacy, each explained in half a minute by Charles J. Esdaile
33.00 NZD
Category: Biographies | Series: 30 Second
Almost two centuries since his death, Napoleon Bonaparte remains the subject of vigorous debate. On one side are those with a romantic attachment to ideals of liberty and democracy, on the other are those who would rather see him as an ambitious warlord, bent on establishing a colonial empire in the hea ...Show more
30-Second Numbers by Niamh Nic Daéid; Christian Cole
33.00 NZD
Category: Science | Series: 30 Second
The successful 30-Second series tackles numbers, with experts on maths and data demystifying the essential numerical topics. We know that we use numbers pretty often, some of us confidently, others reluctantly. But are we aware of just how essential they are to almost every decision we make? Counting ...Show more
30-Second Oceans - 50 Key Ideas about the Sea's Importance to Life on Earth by Mattias Green; Yueng-Djern Lenn
33.00 NZD
Category: Science | Series: 30 Second Ser.
Explore the importance of our oceans through 50 key topics, each concisely explained by a team of experts.
30-Second Philosophies by Barry Loewer
25.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: 30-Second
A fascinating guide to the main ideas and influential thinkers in the world of philosophy.
30-Second Photography: The 50 most thought-provoking photographers, styles and techniques each explained in half a minute by Brian Dilg
33.00 NZD
Category: Art & Fashion | Series: 30-Second
Who invented photography first, Fox Talbot or Louis Daguerre? Who got the patent? Who made the most money? Who are the greatest photographers and what have their contributions been? This book takes the 50 most important aspects of photography; both the major styles and the key technical aspects that mak ...Show more
30-Second Politics by Steven L. Taylor
25.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: 30-Second | Reading Level: very good
30-second Politics will help dispel this fog of mistrust and paranoia. It challenges political theorists of all colours to come up with no-frill, no-spin, tell-it-like-it-is explanations of the 50 most important political -isms, -archies, and -ocracies that have pertained since the time of Periclean Ath ...Show more
30-Second Psychology by Christian Jarrett
25.00 NZD
Category: History | Series: 30 Second
A compact yet detailed introduction to the primary theories of psychology and the history of its development.
30-Second Religion by Russell Re Manning
25.00 NZD
Category: Religion | Series: 30-Second
30-Second Religion decants and demystifies the key beliefs, deities, origins, and iconography of the world's major religions, denominations, and less widespread sects and cults. Whether you wish to understand the key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, to glimpse the many gods of Hinduism ...Show more
30-Second Religion: The 50 most thought-provoking religious beliefs, each explained in half a minute by Russell Re Manning
23.00 NZD
Category: Religion | Series: 30 Second
Whether you wish to understand the key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, to glimpse the many gods of Hinduism, or to digest a potted Buddhist philosophy, this book is the quickest way to walk the paths and recognise the key signposts of the worlds diverse and fascinating faiths. Travell ...Show more
30-Second Shakespeare The 50 Most Significant Ideas, Themes and Events, Each Explained in Half a Minute by Ros Barber; Mark Rylance (Foreword by)
23.00 NZD
Category: Literature | Series: 30 Second Ser.
The bestselling 30-Second... series takes a revolutionary approach to learning about those subjects you feel you should really understand. Each title selects a popular topic and dissects it into the 50 most significant ideas at its heart. Every idea, no matter how complex, is explained in 300 words an ...Show more