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Discover the big ideas behind more than 90 of history's most important legal rulings and milestone laws - from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century....

An essential introduction to the history, concepts, and thinking behind philosophy that demystifies what can often be daunting subject matter, laid out in DK's signature style....

Learn more about the ideas and beliefs key to the teachings of the most widely printed religious book of all time in this perfect introduction to The Bible, narrated by Mark Elstob....

Explore the history, theories, and concepts of psychology through more than 100 groundbreaking ideas presented in an approachable style that demystifies an often daunting subject matter....

From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this comprehensive guide to classical music history and classical music biography is the perfect latest addition to the best-selling Big Ideas series....

Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities....

From Jack the Ripper to the modern-day drug cartels, discover the most notorious crimes and criminals in history....

From the fury of the Punic Wars to the icy waters of Dunkirk, relive more than 3,000 years of world-changing combat with this guide to the most famous battles in history, including a foreword from TV presenter and historian Sir Tony Robinson....

Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our universe, our planet and our everyday lives....

Discover the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most important historical events - from the dawn of civilisation to the 21st century....

Explore ecology in this accessible introduction to how the natural world works and how we have started to understand the environment, ecosystems and climate change....

Delve into the lives, inspirations, motivations and achievements of the greatest scientists in the world and through all time....

The Astronomy Book is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking....

More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, narrated by Emma Fenney....

Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world....

The Biology Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 95 momentous ideas in science, from cell theory to evolution by natural selection....

Take a look through the lens and discover the beauty and science of the magnificent world that is our night sky - and beyond....

The Literature Book features some of the world's most celebrated books, plays and poetry, including Latin American and African fiction, and best-selling masterpieces from the most renowned authors ever to have lived.... 

From Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas, to Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes, to the top economic thought leaders of today, The Economics Book is the essential audio reference for students and anyone else with an interest in how economies work....

A guide to setting up and running your own business - covering everything from funding and finance to social media and expansion....