Краткое описание: The legend of the Vikings is one that is shrouded in mystery. Their stories and myths have embedded themselves in popular culture, and those are the Vikings we see in films, books and TV shows. But the real Vikings – the Norse seafarers – led an existence that was often more incredible than any fictional tale. In this book, we tell that story, from their origins in Scandinavia to their expeditions across the seas. Known to be ruthless raiders and fearless fighters, discover how the Vikings expanded their empire and conquered

Краткое описание: As the Titanic pulled away from the Harland & Wolf shipyard, Belfast in May 1911, she was the largest man-made object ever to be in motion. By the time her maiden voyage began on 10 April, 1912, Titanic was also the most opulent, luxurious ship ever to grace the waves. Perhaps what grips us most about this story, and what has continued to do so for over a century, is the vast difference between this ships potential, the expectations of it, and the eventual tragedy that consumed it.

Краткое описание: How It Works is the science and technology magazine that feeds eager minds and inspires a sense of awe and wonder in the world around us. Find the solution to hundreds of lifetimes little mysteries with the How It Works Annual, a beautiful compilation of the finest articles from your favorite new science magazine.

Краткое описание: Gadget is a next-gen tech magazine committed to celebrating cutting-edge kit that makes you go wow. You won’t find boring phone launches here; instead as you flick through these pages, you’ll discover reallife hoverboards, virtual reality cameras, a 21st Century take on the DeLorean, and the James Bond spy gadgets you can actually buy today. However, Gadget isn’t just a shopping catalogue of must-have gizmos.

Краткое описание: From editor: "When asked to think of an animal, most people will picture a charismatic species such as an elephant or a big cat. We all love the iconic giant panda and the emperor penguin, but what about the other fantastic creatures that get overlooked? This month, we’re showcasing some of these unsung heroes with a look at the majestic deer of the world.”

Краткое описание: From the conquering legions of Ancient Rome to the thunderous tank battles of World War II and beyond, History of War takes you deeper inside the minds of history’s fighting men, further under the bonnets of some of the world’s most devastating war machines, and higher above the battlefield to see the broad sweep of conflict as it happened.

Краткое описание: The iPhone 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: Mac With every new Mac model, Apple continues to demonstrate that computers can be beautiful both inside and out. The company’s determined focus on design and functionality brings us to the sleek machines we know and love today. Luckily, there is a model for everyone, whether it’s the extremely portable MacBook Air or the powerhouse of processing that is the Mac Pro. At the heart of each is OS X, most recently updated for El Capitan, which our new edition of The Mac Book will help you navigate.

Краткое описание: From editor: “23 years ago when my wife and I started dating we went for a weekend trip to Wales. Whilst we were there we visited Porthcawl, a resort on the south coast that I religiously visited each year with my grandparents. Growing up, the seafront was host to some of the best arcades and every single one had a sit-down cabinet of Star Wars, it was that popular a game”

Краткое описание: Since the first Raspberry Pi was released into the wild in 2012, excitement for this powerful mini-PC has continued to grow. Adults and children are being introduced to the world of programming and letting their imagination soar. Builders, coders and hackers from every country are using this amazing device to empower their projects – everything from cloud-seeding drones to self-navigating robots with the senses of sight, sound and touch, not to mention artificial intelligence that the power of Python can bring to the table.