Everything politics with colour illustrations in half a minute. You may be OK with standard stuff like Conservatism & Democracy but do you really know what Patrimonialism is? & what about Oligarchy? Anarcho-syndicalism? Politics is we are willing to bet the most passionately argued-over subject matter & yet how many of us flounder around in confrontational debates because we have no grip on political theory just a vague notion that they are all out to get us? 30-Second Politics will help dispel this fog mistrust & paranoia. It challenges political theorists of all colors to come up with no-frill no-spin tell-it-like-it-is explanations of the 50 most important political -isms -archies & -ocracies that have pertained since the time of Periclean Athens. At no public expense the book explains each political theory in nothing more than two pages 300 words & some propaganda-style imagery for we all know that a picture opportunity is worth a thousand words of dull interview. ...

The key ideas in Psychology explained with colour illustrations in half a minute. Pavlovs Dogs Psychoanalysis Milgrams Obedience Study & Becks Cognitive Therapy? Sure you know what they all mean. That is youve certainly heard of them. But do you know enough about these psychology theories to join a dinner party debate or dazzle the bar with your knowledge? 30-Second Psychology takes the top 50 strands of thinking in this fascinating field & explains them to the general reader in half a minute using nothing more than two pages 300 words & one picture. The inner workings of the human mind will suddenly seem a lot more fun & along the way we meet many of the luminaries in the field including William James Aaron Beck & (of course) Sigmund Freud. From Behaviorism to Cognitivism what better way to get a handle on your inner demons? ...

When it comes to big science very few things are conclusively known. From Quantum Mechanics to Natural Selection what we have instead are theories
- ideas explain why things happen the way they do. We dont know for certain these are correct
- no one ever saw the Big Bang
- but with them we can paint beautiful breathtaking pictures of everything from human behaviour to what the future may hold. Profiling the key scientists behind each theory 30-Second Theories presents each entry in a unique eye-catching full-colour design with thought-provoking extras & stylish illustrations. It is essential for anyone keen on expanding their mind with sciences most thrilling ideas.


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300" is a story of war & defiance as only Frank Miller can tell. Featuring the watercolor talents of painter Lynn Varley "300" marks the first collaboration for these two creators since 1990s " Elektra Lives Again". The five-part series is collected into a beautiful 88-page hardcover volume with each two-page spread from the comic presented as it was originally intended
- as a single undivided page greatly enhancing the graphic & narrative power of this immortal tale of heroic sacrifice."
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This is a vibrant collection of dishes from far-flung countries to liven up your menus & awaken your taste buds including recipes from Morocco Malaysia & the Middle East & spicy dishes from China India & Japan. It contains all the hot & spicy ingredients including horseradish harissa wasabi mustard chillies lemon grass lime leaves cinnamon cumin coriander turmeric fennel nutmeg paprika & five-spice powder. Recipe ideas include spicy soups appetizers & light meals fiery fish & shellfish piquant chicken & poultry sizzling meat & game satisfying side dishes & accompaniments rice & noodles & desserts bakes & drinks. Each recipe has clear step-by-step instructions & complete nutritional information & there are beautiful photographs of the finished dishes. This attractive volume brings together 300 hot & spicy recipes from the worlds spiciest cuisines including dishes from the Middle East North Africa the Caribbean South-east Asia & Korea. The recipes in this book show you how to make the most of wonderful zingy ingredients. The collection

Includes:: Spicy Malaysian Chicken Soup Piri-piri Prawns with Aioli Moroccan Spiced Duck Legs with Cinnamon & Quince Marinated Korean Beef Bombay Potatoes Spiced Louisiana Rice & Golden Ginger Macaroons. With around 300 beautiful colour photographs & tried & tested recipes shown in a clear easy-to-follow format this inspirational book is the essential guide for those who like their food with a kick.

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This fantastic collection of wonderfully simple recipes is perfect for todays busy cooks as each recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes or much less. Chapters cover breakfasts & brunches; soups & appetizers; snacks & light bites; fish; shellfish; meat & game; poultry; vegetarian dishes; salads; side dishes dips & sauces; & sweet treats. Illustrated with more than 300 inspirational pictures & with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions this is an essential book for anyone who wants to cook good food in todays busy lifestyle. Packed full of cooks tips & variations it is perfect for preparing speedy snacks & midweek meals. This book will prove indispensable for every quick cook. ...

300 Questions & Answers in Small Animal Radiography Fluid Therapy" has been published in response to repeated requests for self-test material in this subject
- one of the areas that cause most difficulty in examination. This collection of multiple choice questions gives the student the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed & comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice. Compiled by a leading training centre these questions are representative of the type of question likely to appear in the examination paper. By using this revision guide you will not only increase your understanding of the subject but also increase your chances of achieving success in the examination."
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When Frank Poole whose body has been frozen in deep space for 1000 years is resurrected his second life brings him enlightening culture shocks a-plenty but his Odyssey eventually leads him to defy the limitless power of an alien technology. The final sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

The most commonly used Polish verbs are listed alphabetically one verb per page & fully conjugated in a table format. Other helpful features for both language students & travelers include English-Polish & Polish-English verb indexes listing nearly 2300 verbs & common Polish idioms using verbs. The book also features puzzles Polish proverbs self-tests & other aids designed to improve students familiarity with & usage of Polish verbs. ...

Written by Nenad Simic a successful Serbian coach. This book is aimed at tennis players to carry on to court during matches. It is packed with 303 short & punchy tips for players to read before & during matches including advice on your Mental Game Forehand Volley & Serve. The concept: to remind players of the small details that should be remembered whilst playing
- which may help turn a losing match into a winning one! It is not for beginners but very much for anyone who is competitive & participates in tennis matches at any level.
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