Краткое описание: Budapest continues to attract many Europe-bound travelers, all while feeling the pinch in recent years from competition from the scenic coasts of Croatia and the price-friendly seaside of Bulgaria. Meanwhile, airlines are offering some incredibly low fares for European travelers. The nightlife here continues to thrive, and we suggest that you talk to as many Hungarians as you can about the latest fashionable beer gardens (they’re difficult to list, as they appear and disappear in the blink of an eye).

Краткое описание: This is a tale of two cities - and of two more, for good measure. Any country of the size and with the population of Belgium, which covers about the same area as Maryland and has 10 million inhabitants, would be proud to possess two cities of the character of Brussels and Bruges. Both are famed around the world for their wealth of historical attractions, art, culture, and cuisine. It is equally interesting to note that Ghent and Antwerp are scarcely behind their two better-known cousins in these respects, if behind at all, which their own residents would certainly dispute.

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Краткое описание: The comprehensive learning resource for the children’s: A-Z arrangement for easy access to information; More than 30 expert authors and contributors; Over 12,000 stunning colour photographs and illustrations; More than 5,000 up-to-date articles to help with school projects; Easy-to-use cross-referencing directs the reader smoothly from one topic to another

Краткое описание: In this Ancient History. Incredible Visual Guide you can find historical information about Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Pacific.

A group of people that farms the land to create surpluses of food, lives in cities, has a society with a hierarchy, and is ruled by some form of government is said to be a “civilization.” Civilizations emerged gradually at different times around the world. The first civilizations developed in the Middle East, where farming first began around 10,000 years ago, in a place called Mesopotamia…

Краткое описание: Earth is a dynamic planet that is always changing its form. Heat generated by nuclear reactions deep below the surface creates hugely powerful currents that keep Earth’s rocks on the move, triggering earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Meanwhile, solar energy striking the planet in different ways creates currents in the air, driving the atmospheric turmoil of the weather. This changes with the seasons and from place to place, creating an enormous range of climates and habitats for the most dynamic element of all-life…

Краткое описание: The land of Greece is made up of mainland Greece and the numerous islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Adriatic Seas. It is a mountainous country with hot dry summers and rain only in winter. The early Greek settlements developed as small independent communities cut off from each other by the mountains and often competing for the best land, because the fertile arable soil is in short supply. Each of the city-states which developed out of these communities had a strong individual identity, and citizens were very loyal to their home state and to its patron deity…

Краткое описание: Discover 1000 Facts on Modern History, an amazing guide to historical events spanning the last 1000 years. Short, sharp facts combine with hundreds of pictures and illustrations to deliver information with punch. You’ll find all the things you ever wanted to know plus so much more in one fascinating book. Key subject areas are clearly highlighted so finding information is effortlessly simple with the use of button-like icons. Compact and easy to use, this really is .the complete reference resource for the fact hungry.

Краткое описание: Egypt lies in the extreme north-east of Africa. The river Nile flows right through the country and into the Mediterranean Sea through the Delta, making a long, fertile valley. People have lived in the area since the Stone Age, and modern humans arrived about 60,000 years ago. The first settlers in ancient Egypt had probably migrated from other parts of Africa such as Libya and Nubia, and also from Palestine and Syria. They would have lived in simple mud huts on the banks of the Nile…

Краткое описание: На страницах книги рассказывается о звёздных системах Вселенной, о нашей Галактике, планетах Солнечной системы, рассматривается вероятность катастрофических столкновений Земли с другими небесными телами. Вы узнаете о строении комет, метеоритов и астероидов, о тех из них, с которыми уже сталкивалась наша планета в недалёком прошлом и о тех, которые ещё летают в безграничном космосе, представляя угрозу для Земли. На страницах издания Вы прочитаете о легендарной планете Фаэтон и о космической гипотезе исчезновения Атлантиды, об исследованиях в районе падения Тунгусского метеорита и подробностях падения метеорита под Челябинском.