How Baking Works: And What to Do When It Doesn't (Morton James)(Pevná vazba)

How Baking Works: And What to Do When It Doesn't (Morton James)(Pevná vazba)

I want to show you how baking works. I want to prove how easy baking can be. Whether you want light cakes, squidgy brownies, perfect pastry, stress-free macarons, or mountainous meringues, this book features a mini-masterclass for each one. Everything's split up into tiny, simple steps. There's no

Memory-Wise: How Memory Works and What to Do When It Doesn't (Unkenstein Anne)(Paperback)

Does your memory change as you get older? It's common to be concerned about memory lapses, but how do you know if memory difficulties are normal or the beginnings of something more serious? Can dementia be prevented? Memory-wise explains how memory works and the changes that can occur as we age. It

How Innovation Works (Ridley Matt)(Pevná vazba)

'Ridley is spot-on when it comes to the vital ingredients for success' Sir James Dyson Building on his bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the

Experience on Demand: What Virtual Reality Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do (Bailenson Jeremy)(Pevná vazba)

Virtual reality is able to effectively blur the line between reality and illusion, pushing the limits of our imagination and granting us access to any experience imaginable. With well-crafted simulations, these experiences, which are so immersive that the brain believes they're real, are already

We Are Data: Algorithms and the Making of Our Digital Selves (Cheney-Lippold John)(Pevná vazba)

What identity means in an algorithmic age: how it works, how our lives are controlled by it, and how we can resist itAlgorithms are everywhere, organizing the near limitless data that exists in our world. Derived from our every search, like, click, and purchase, algorithms determine the news we

How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books (Greenberg Jolenta)(Paperback)

A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn't, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast.In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer take a deep dive into a different self-help book,

Amazing Evolution - The Journey of Life (Claybourne Anna)(Pevná vazba)

Amazing Evolution explores what evolution is, how it works and who discovered its secrets. It shows the journey of life, from early life forms, to colossal dinosaurs right up to us, clever humans, and even looks at where evolution might be headed in the

University Technology Transfer: What It Is and How to Do It (Hockaday Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Austerity: When It Works and When It Doesn't (Alesina Alberto)(Paperback)

A revealing look at austerity measures that succeed--and those that don'tFiscal austerity is hugely controversial. Opponents argue that it can trigger downward growth spirals and become self-defeating. Supporters argue that budget deficits have to be tackled aggressively at all times and at all

How to Make Money from Cooking and Baking (Storey Rita)(Pevná vazba)

Fantastic guides to turn what you love into a

Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It (Geary James)(Paperback)

In 'this inventive and playful book' (Tom Beer, Newsday), James Geary explores every facet of wittiness, from its role in innovation to why puns are the highest form of wit. Adopting a different style for each chapter--from dramatic dialogue to sermon, heroic couplets to a barroom monologue--Geary

How it Works: The Cat (Hazeley Jason)(Pevná vazba)

How it Works: The Dad (Hazeley Jason)(Pevná vazba)

Manet: A Symbolic Revolution (Bourdieu Pierre)(Pevná vazba)

What is a 'symbolic revolution'? What happens when a symbolic revolutions occurs, how can it succeed and prevail and why is it so difficult to understand? Using the exemplary case of douard Manet, Pierre Bourdieu began to ponder these questions as early as the 1980s, before making it the focus of

Influence - What it really means and how to make it work for you (Nabben Jenny)(Paperback / softback)

The honest truth about influence: what it is, how it works and how you can do it better. Your ability to influence can spell the difference between success and failure in business: with it you can get things done, spark change and transform results as you gently persuade, convince and

Basic Blockchain: What It Is and How It Will Transform the Way We Work and Live (Shrier David L.)(Paperback)

The only book you need to understand blockchain: what it is, how it works and how it will transform business, society and our everyday lives. Basic Blockchain is an accessible, non-technical introduction to a revolutionary technology.'Makes it easy for the average business executive to understand

Psychological Warfare and Deception: What You Need to Know about Human Behavior, Dark Psychology, Propaganda, Negotiation, Manipulation, and Persuasio (Morton Neil)(Pevná vazba)

If you want to discover how to detect when some people uses lies and manipulation, then keep reading...Two manuscripts in one book: Psychological Warfare: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Human Behavior, Brainwashing, Propaganda, Deception, Negotiation, Dark Psychology, and

The Science of Song: How and Why We Make Music (Cross Alan)(Pevná vazba)

What is music? How is it made? And what's changed --- and what hasn't --- about how we listen to it? Here's all the best stuff about the science and history behind our connection to music.Though most of us know we love listening to music, we may not spend much time thinking about how this came to

Interviews with Inspiration: Heroes and Icons... and What Drives Them to Succeed (Willstrop James)(Pevná vazba)

Interviews with Inspiration is a forensic study of what it means and what it takes to be outstanding in the world of sport. It is written by world number one squash player and Commonwealth gold medallist James Willstrop; throughout his squash career he continuously 'did what it took', both

The Little Book of Aromatherapy: A Mini Manual on How Essential Oils Work and What They Can Be Used for (Mogridge Angela)(Pevná vazba)

The Little Book of Aromatherapy demonstrates how each essential oil works, what it can be used for, and when to consult a professional.This mini manual covers ways of blending oils for special purposes and shows which essences blend well with others. Readers can learn about the health and emotional

What Science Is and How It Really Works (Zimring James C.)(Paperback)

Scientific advances have transformed the world. However, science can sometimes get things wrong, and at times, disastrously so. Understanding the basis for scientific claims and judging how much confidence we should place in them is essential for individual choice, societal debates, and development

News and How to Use It: What to Believe in a Fake News World (Rusbridger Alan)(Pevná vazba)

Nothing in life works without facts. A society that isn't sure what's true can't function. Without facts there can be no government or law. Science is ignored. Trust evaporates. People everywhere feel ever more alienated from - and mistrustful of - news and those who make it. We no longer seem to

Music and How it Works - The Complete Guide for Kids (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.The book looks

Challenging Mindset: Why a Growth Mindset Makes a Difference in Learning - And What to Do When It Doesn't (Nottingham James A.)(Paperback)

Create the right conditions for a growth mindset to flourish in your school and your students Mindset doesn't matter when things are easy; it is only when faced with challenges that working from a growth mindset influences learning. But what is a 'growth mindset'? Why are mindset interventions not