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30 Second Napoleon by Charles Esdaile
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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 New York: The 50 Key Visions, Events and Architects by Sarah Fenton
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New York never sleeps, they say, and 30-Second New York offers up an energetic tour of the city, looking at its founding fathers (and mothers), at key events in its history, and at the buildings and people that make up its unique character, taking in all of the Five Boroughs, not just Manhattan. Find ou ...Show more
30-Second Numbers by Niamh Nic Daéid; Christian Cole
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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 Nutrition by Julie Lovegrove
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If you only have 30 seconds, there is time - using this book - to bone up on how to eat well. We're served a daily diet of food facts, fads and often far-fetched claims for what we put on our plates, which makes it difficult to distinguish healthy from harmful. With obesity, heart disease, diabetes ...Show more
30-Second Oceans - 50 Key Ideas about the Sea's Importance to Life on Earth by Mattias Green; Yueng-Djern Lenn
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Explore the importance of our oceans through 50 key topics, each concisely explained by a team of experts.
30 Second Opera 50 Crucial Concepts by Hugo Shirley
Category: Gift Books | 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 and ...Show more
30-Second Opera: The 50 Crucial Concepts, Roles and Performers, Each Explained in Half a Minute by Hugo Shirley
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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 and one ...Show more
30-Second Philosophies by Barry Loewer
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A fascinating guide to the main ideas and influential thinkers in the world of philosophy.
30-Second Psychology by Christian Jarrett
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A compact yet detailed introduction to the primary theories of psychology and the history of its development.
30-Second Religion: The 50 most thought-provoking religious beliefs, each explained in half a minute by Russell Re Manning
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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 Rock Music: The 50 key styles, artists and happenings each explained in half a minute by Mike Evans
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30-Second Rock Music starts with 1950s rock'n'roll (and its roots) and explores blues and folk, progressive and heavy metal, punk, indie and alt rock, profiling extraordinary bands and musicians along the way. Featuring groups as diverse as Wilco, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and The White ...Show more