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Medieval towns, dreamy landscapes with picturesque villages, mysterious stone circles, mighty fortresses, magnificent cathedrals and modern urbanity – these are some of the contrasts that characterise England and Wales. From the chalk cliffs and nostalgic seaside resorts in the South via the world city of London to the tranquil waters of the Lake District in the North, this amazing part of the world boasts a surprisingly grand diversity. All this and the charming eccentricity of its inhabitants are what make the country of William Shakespeare and King Arthur so unique. This detailed travel atlas features stunning photographs, accompanied by practical travel tips.

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If the termite were a human, its structures would be twice as high as Mount Etna in Sicily... Our world is full of wonders and they are all waiting to be discovered! Nature’s many different habitats are home to countless animal and plant species records – superlatives which at times we only become aware of when we compare them with human achievements. In the air, we follow the flight of the largest, fastest and most resilient birds, while in the seas, we encounter huge whales and fish – and it can all be recorded in numbers and statistics, yet the true achievements of the sea giants and why they don’t sink are easier to understand if we take a close look at the technical data for ships and submarines...

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Everyone strives for happiness – Aristotle already knew that. But what exactly is happiness? And can you measure it? A journey to the 30 happiest countries in the world brings this abstract topic closer to the reader. We look at happiness from three different perspectives. Based on the World Happiness Report, a scientific report commissioned by the WHO which ranks countries according to people’s life satisfaction, the book presents the 30 happiest countries. Authors and local heroes tell us how they experience their own happiness in each respective country.

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