Краткое описание: Like any great city, Chicago’s got something for everyone, whether your tastes run toward world-famous museums and blow-your-budget luxury hotels or family-friendly lodgings and low-key neighborhood restaurants. Narrowing down your choices may seem daunting, but never fear: Here’s your cheat sheet to the very best of the city, the places to which I send out-of-town friends and relatives when they want to experience the “real” Chicago. Some are well-known tourist attractions, others are insider secrets, but all are places and experiences that truly sum up this town. Happy exploring!

Краткое описание: Though today’s cruise ships are sailing to more and more places, the Caribbean is still number one, the destination most of us imagine when we think “cruise.” Throughout the region you’re guaranteed nearly constant sunshine, plenty of beaches, and relaxation, but you’re also likely to find rich culture and (depending on the island) Mayan ruins, European colonial architecture, lush rainforests, winding mountain roads, beautiful tropical flowers and marine life, and opportunities to be as active or laid-back as you want to be.

Краткое описание: Cape Cod is a curling peninsula only 70 miles long that encompasses hundreds of miles of beaches and more freshwater ponds than there are days in the year. The ocean’s many moods rule this thin spit of land, and in summer , it has a very sunny disposition indeed. The “arm” of the Cape has beckoned way farers since pre-Colonial times. These days, more than five million visitors flock from around the world each year to enjoy nature’s nonstop carnival, a combination of torrid sun, and cool, salty air.

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.