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What with consciousness and perception, memory and dementia, altered mental states and Artificial Intelligence, the modern landscape of brain science is an extraordinary place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate the complexities of this mysterious marvel?Navigating the Brain provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas. A wealth of provocative questions prompt ‘short cut’ answers written by an expert author, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the maze of the mind.With ‘one-stop’ graphics signposting a memorable idea for each topic, and ‘route map’ glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, Navigating the Brain is your expert guide to understanding the world of wonders cradled within your skull.

What with evolution and extinction, food chains and keystone species, rewilding and regeneration, the modern landscape of biodiversity is a vital place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate the science and significance of this complex world? Navigating Biodiversity provides you with the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas.A wealth of provocative questions prompt ‘short cut’ answers written by experts in their field, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the biosphere. With ‘one-stop’ graphics visualizing a memorable study or idea for each topic, and ‘route map’ glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, Navigating Biodiversity is your expert guide to understanding the biology, history, taxonomy and extraordinary diversity of life on Earth; and what is being done to confront the many threats that it faces.

With the rise of social media and deep fakes, artificial intelligence and virtual reality, the big questions of truth, reality and existence have never felt more relevant. Navigating Philosophy provides the map you need to start exploring some seriously big ideas. Fifty quickfire questions lead to ‘short cut’ answers written by experts in their field, helping you to find a way through essential concepts, from ethics to epistemology. With one-stop graphics presenting a memorable image for each idea, and route-map glossaries explaining key words and their connections, Navigating Philosophy will guide you through the thoughts of a diverse array of deep thinkers.

Whether inflation or globalisation, boom or bust, financial crises, sunk costs or stimulus, we all live in an economic landscape. But how to find your way through all the jargon and complexity? Navigating Economics provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas. A wealth of provocative questions prompt readable, informative answers written by experts in the field. Each topic is accompanied by witty graphics, making it easy to understand and remember. All together, it's the perfect starting point for your journey into a vital subject.

From freedom of speech to censorship, populism and protest, social media and conspiracies, the modern landscape of democracy is a crowded, contested, and often confusing place. Navigating Democracy provides the map you need to start exploring some of the big ideas that shape societies today. Provocative questions prompt concise answers written by an expert author, each one serving as the starting point to chart a course through the promises and paradoxes of democratic life. With ‘one-stop’ graphics signposting memorable ideas for each topic, and ‘route map’ glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, this is your expert guide to discovering whether democracy is the ultimate safeguard of freedom—or a fragile system forever at risk of breaking down.