Краткое описание: Berlin thrives on contrasts: from Museum Island’s star-studded art to Friedrichshain’s turbo-charged nightlife, Kreuzberg’s 24-hour buzz to Tiergarten’s serene gardens. All at once the German capital is nostalgic and innovative, decadent and down-at-heel. If Berlin were a movie, it would be a thriller; these special moments have me on the edge of my seat.

Краткое описание: Whether they're trucks, cars, boats, planes or the huge haulers that carry goods around the world every day, machines are fascinating. Here, you'll find out all about these amazing machines, and find answers to questions like 'how big is the world's tallest monster truck?' You'll find out all about the incredible technology that has helped humans to venture into space, as well as out-there inventions like drones and jet packs. Get ready for a ride through some of the world's most mega machines!

Краткое описание: The human body is truly an amazing thing. Capable of awe-inspiring feats speed, agility and strength, while being mind-blowing in complexity, your body is unmatched by that of any other species on Earth. In this updated edition of How It Works Book of the Human Body, we celebrate the human body’s capabilities and beauty, as well as analyse how it can be impaired or hampered. From how you hear, to how your digestion works, through how your bones repair fractures and on to how we express emotions and experience touch, we explore the human body like never before.

Краткое описание: The Book of Incredible Earth takes you on an exciting journey through everything you need to know about the world we live in. Covering the scientific explanations behind weather phenomena; how plants and organisms grow and survive; the hottest, driest, coldest and wettest landscapes; devastating earthquakes, volatile volcanoes and ancient fossils; as well as the amazing animal tree of life, there is something for everyone to learn about and enjoy Featuring: Weather wonders - Learn all about fascinating weather phenomena.

Краткое описание: Belize proves the cliché that big things come in small packages. This tiny Central American country has the longest continuous barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere; the largest known Classic Mayan city, Caracol; and the highest concentration per square mile of the largest new-world cat, the jaguar. It also has one of the most extensive and easily accessible cave systems for amateur and experienced spelunkers alike, as well as a nearly endless supply of some of the world’s best snorkeling and scuba-diving opportunities.

Краткое описание: Although they’re small, each of these three countries contains a diversity of culture, language, and tradition that defies easy definition. Belgium is fractured along the age-old European divide between the Germanic north and the Latin south. This division is expressed in the constant regional bickering between Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia that threatens to split the country entirely.

Краткое описание: At first glimpse, Beijing isn’t a conventionally attractive city. But look a little more closely and you can’t help but be captivated by this city’s contradictions and contrasts. Modern skyscrapers spring up in neighborhoods of traditional courtyard homes. Fancy fusion restaurants open up next to street-side snack stalls. Rolls-Royces speed past bicycles and, occasionally, donkey carts. Amid the chaos, the full-throttle rush into the future, here are some of our favorite moments. Savor them, and you’ll come to love Beijing as we have.

Краткое описание: The best of Beijing is a study in contrasts - from the ritzy elegance of restaurants located in the snazziest of hotels to the humble yet lively fare available in local dining rooms. We give you a healthy dose of traditional Beijing life, which is rapidly disappearing as the city is bulldozed to make room for skyscrapers. We recommend that you take in a local punk band to get a glimpse of the capital’s vibrant youth culture, but also visit an antiquated Peking opera hall, and fraternize with seniors at the city’s numerous gardens and parks. For all its big-city development, Beijing’s lakes and parks provide solace - a place where you can go to ponder the contradictions that make up this fascinating capital.

Краткое описание: It’s hardly a shock that Barcelona has become such a hot destination. What’s surprising is how long it took the world to discover Barcelona’s diverse charms, which draw architecture and design fanatics, foodies, culture hounds, history buffs, and those merely in search of a happening, all-night party. These are some of my favorite things to do in the thriving Catalan capital.

Краткое описание: Ever inventive and dynamic, Barcelona is a city that is constantly changing and advancing deeper into the 21st century. With its agricultural wealth, excellent harbor, and industrious population, Barcelona has always managed to flourish through both good times and bad. When Madrid was still a dusty Castilian hamlet, the Ciudad Condal (as it ’s popularly known) was a powerful, diverse capital with a Mediterranean empire that extended as far as Athens. Influenced over the centuries by Romans, Visigoths, Franks, and even Castilians, it absorbed a little of each of their influences to become the fascinatingly complete city it is today.