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Books in Simple Guides series

  • Simple History: China

    Daniel Turner

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 15, 2016)
    Discover one of the oldest and greatest civilisations in the history of the world. Witness great marvels of Chinese engineering from canal systems to the Great Wall of China. Meet the emperors who founded powerful dynasties and explore the culture and technological changes throughout Chinese history.
  • Natural History: Dinosaurs

    John Westwood, Daniel Turner

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 11, 2015)
    Welcome to the time of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures! Covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, meet the swift velociraptor, the sharp triceratops and the tyrannical tyrannosaurus. When you have explored the prehistoric timeline, witness Dinosaurs Dissected! Where you can study the anatomy of dinosaurs, from crunching teeth to disembowelling claws. This fun pocket sized book brings terrifying natural history to life! A unique dinosaur guidebook in the Simple Guides series with a cartoon art style that is sure to delight all dinosaur fans!
  • Simple Geography: China

    Daniel Turner, Valeria Arcas

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 29, 2015)
    YOUNG EXPLORERS! It is time for your adventure in the country of China. Walk along the ancient Great Wall, spot a panda bear, meet Confucius and experience the Chinese New year. Learn the easy and fun way with your action packed guide to CHINA!
  • A Simple Guide to Socratic Parenting

    Laurie Gray

    Paperback (Luminis Books, Inc, May 23, 2014)
    Learn how your children can benefit from the powerful, compassionate, and effective techniques of Socratic parenting in this guide that draws from ancient wisdom to create a new paradigm for modern parents. Showing how to apply the Socratic method to parenting, this book focuses on developing a personal parenting philosophy and sharing that philosophy with your child through dialogues, asking open-ended questions, and modeling the behavior you want to see in your child. While traditional punishment and reward techniques may condition desired behaviors, parents who develop their own self-discipline and critical-thinking skills will naturally encourage their children to become self-disciplined, independent thinkers.
  • Sikhism - Simple Guides

    Sewa Singh Kalsi

    Paperback (Kuperard, Nov. 1, 2008)
    THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU • to appreciate one of the historic religions of the Indian subcontinent • to understand what it means to be a Sikh, especially the guru—disciple relationship • to recognize the key festivals of the Sikh year and the different aspects of Sikh worship and practice • to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships ACCESS THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS Simple Guides: Religions is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths. Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world’s great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.
  • K.I.S.S Guides: Astrology

    Julia Parker, Derek Parker

    Paperback (Penguin Books Ltd, Sept. 7, 2000)
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