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Jackson Tom

    1 de enero de 1972

    Este autor se especializa en la creación y edición de obras de no ficción, con una pasión particular por la historia natural, la tecnología y los temas científicos. Su escritura se distingue por la capacidad de transmitir información compleja de manera accesible y atractiva, dirigida a lectores de todas las edades y habilidades. A través de una diversa gama de proyectos, desde piezas periodísticas hasta roles editoriales, el autor demuestra un compromiso para explorar y comunicar el conocimiento sobre el mundo.

    Jackson Tom
    Tropical Birds
    Bees
    Worthy of the Sea
    How Science Works
    Dive Atlas of the World
    Penguins
    • Illustrated with over 150 photographs, Penguins features a variety of species, from the Emperor, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins in the Antarctic to the Magellanic, Southern Rockhopper and Yellow-crested Macaroni penguins of Chile.

      Penguins
    • The Dive Atlas of the World offers a global tour of dive sites, described and photographed by experts. From well-known classics to sites that have only recently been discovered, this global selection offers the discerning diver a feast of locations to choose from, including an expanded selection of Caribbean dive sites.

      Dive Atlas of the World
    • How Science Works

      • 255 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy. In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a black hole works, or what happens in a tsunami, this indispensable guide is for you. Rather than long columns of text, How Science Works is filled with diagrams and infographics, to make even the most difficult concept fun and easy to grasp. Turn the pages to understand dark matter, radioactivity and so much more, and find answers to the really big questions including how life began, will the Universe end, and are we really alone? With hours of enthralling reading, How Science Works is the book you wished you'd had at school and it's the one you'll want for your family.

      How Science Works
    • Worthy of the Sea

      K. Aage Nelson and His Legacy of Yacht Design

      • 320 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Featuring an impressive collection of plans and photographs, this comprehensive volume showcases the highly sought-after boats designed by Knud Aage Nielsen. It offers enthusiasts a detailed look at his craftsmanship and the aesthetic appeal of his vessels, making it an invaluable resource for both study and appreciation.

      Worthy of the Sea
    • Bees

      • 224 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 species worldwide. Bees is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fascinating insects in their natural habitat.

      Bees
    • Most of the world's exquisite and rare bird species are found in tropical rainforests - the Amazon, Sumatra, Borneo, Daintree Rainforest in Australia, and the Congo basin in Africa. With full captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these exotic creatures, Tropical Birds is a concise exploration in 180 brilliant photographs.

      Tropical Birds
    • Arranged in chapters covering physical characteristics, senses, lifecycle, communication, behaviour and working dogs, Dogs is a hugely informative visual celebration of man's best friend. With fascinating captions on every page, even dog lovers will learn something new.

      Dogs
    • Postcard From The Past

      • 176 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARK HADDON In Postcard From The Past, Tom Jackson has gathered a collection of the funniest, weirdest and most moving real messages from the backs of old postcards.

      Postcard From The Past
    • At just 28-years-old, Ed Jackson was told he would never walk again. But he wasn't ready to give up hope. Driven by relentless determination, Ed embarked on an incredible journey to independence Defying the expectations of even the most optimistic doctors, step by step, Ed began to walk again. Fuelled by a renewed appreciation for life and a determination to help others suffering similar injuries to his own, Ed set his sights on a new challenge: mountaineering. Ed faced the impossible when it seemed all hope was lost, and shows how you, too, can overcome the biggest challenges that life sends your way.

      Lucky