Краткое описание: What’s the best part about visiting Chicago with y our kids? On the positive side, Chicago is a big city. You’ll find a rich diversity of cultures and languages and the opportunity to expose y our kids to many different sights, sounds, and people. Free activities abound: P arks, a z oo, and the beach are a few of Chicago kids ’ favorite things - and they won’t cost you a penny. Transportation is easy: Kids love the “El,” carriage rides, trolley cars, and buses. And most activities are located around a compact city center - a brief bus or train ride from hotels on the Magnificent Mile, in River North, or the Loop will get you to any of the downtown museums or the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Краткое описание: Frank Sinatra once proclaimed Chicago his kind of town. It’s mine, as well. Awaiting you in the Windy City are new discoveries and favorite places you’ll want to visit again and again, from riding the “El” to singing along with the crowds at Wrigley Field’s seventh-inning stretch. In this section, I describe some quintessential Chicago experiences that just might become part of your family’s vacation lore. They may make Chicago your kind of town, too.

Краткое описание: In the Caribbean, you can hike through national parks and scuba dive along underwater mountains. But if your idea of the perfect island vacation is to plunk yourself down on the sands with a frosted drink in hand, you can do that, too. Whether you want a veranda with a vie w of the sea or a plantation house set in a field of sugar cane, this chapter will help you choose the vacation that best suits your needs.

Краткое описание: You don’t have to experience extremes to be gripped by the spirit of enquiry. When you see a skyscraper on TV you might wonder: what’s the tallest? Read about a centenarian’s birthday and you’ll think: who’s older, and by how much? Watch a fireworks display and ponder – what makes the biggest bangs? And just how big are they? You’ll find the answers to all these, and many more conundrums, inside this – The Big Book of Top 10s, from BBC Focus magazine. It’s more than just lists, of course. Each section is lavishly illustrated with graphics and photos to put the facts in their proper context.

Краткое описание: The human body is truly an amazing thing. Capable of awe-inspiring feats of speed and agility, while being mind-blowing in complexity, our bodies are unmatched by any other species on Earth. In this newly revised edition of the Book of the Human Body, we explore our amazing anatomy in fine detail before delving into the intricacies of the complex processes, functions and systems that keep us going. We also explain the weirdest and most wonderful bodily phenomena, from blushing to hiccuping, cramps to blisters.

Краткое описание: BBC History magazine is an authoritative and informed history publication examining and re-examining key historical events, turning points in history, wider trends within history, and different eras as a whole. It publishes articles written by experts in their field on all periods of history, whether that’s Ancient Egypt, Tudor England, or the Second World War, and brings cutting-edge historical research and new theories to a wider audience in an accessible, engaging format.

Краткое описание: The iPhone 6 is the complete mobile device. From making calls and editing photos, to browsing the web and downloading music, Apple’s game changing smartphone is both your ultimate business sidekick and complete source of entertainment. In this book, we take you through every step of using your iPhone, including how to set up your device, the common gestures you’ll need to know, and the apps that open up a world of possibilities.

Краткое описание: From editor: “Animals never cease to amaze me. From their bizarre behaviours and incredible abilities, to the way they change their bodies and adapt to different environments. In this issue of World of Animals, we explore just some of the reasons why animals fascinate us. We take a look at some amazing animal transformations and find out how the strangest looking caterpillars develop into some of the most beautiful moths and butterflies”.

Краткое описание: Speed is a leading and coolest technology magazine for the fast- paced lifestyle. Speed brings together not only the most up-to-date but also the most interesting tech news.

Краткое описание: Special Weapons, America’s leading source on ARs, sniper rifles, carbines, spec-ops teams, foreign operators, historical battle weapons, optics and accessories, is stuffed with top-notch reviews, reports, profiles and tactics.