Books published by publisher Dorling Kindersley Publishers LTD

How is a space ship put together? What is really going on in the ground under your feet? How does a windmill work? Taking its title from the first artwork in the book, an exploded view, the book goes on to present each subject in an unusual way. It may be cross-sectioned, viewed from a fish-eye perspective or illustrated inside-out to show what's going on. The pictures are accompanied by informative text which expains what it happening. A strange alien can be found in every scene.

For thousands of years, people have given symbolic meaning to the things around them. From animals, plants and flowers, rocks and minerals, to buildings and parts of the body, all are able to understand this mystical language and appreciate how it varies from country to country in different cultures and religions. This guide takes 2000 symbols from East and West, and explores their origins and significance in art, religion, psychology and folklore. The guide is colour-coded and cross-referenced for easy access of information.