There is nowhere else on Earth that compares to India. From its diverse faiths and colourful festivals to its welcoming people, entrancing wildlife and tumultuous history, it is almost a world within one country. But how did this wonderful nation come to be? Who are the people that have moulded it? And what is life like for the 1.4 billion souls who call it home? Prepare to embark on a journey to discover the answers to all these questions and many more

The quest for an ultimate understanding of the cosmos
From chains of galaxies billions of light years long to black holes billions of times more massive than the sun, our universe is a place of grandeur and spectacle. Despite the almost immeasurable difference from the human scale, scientists armed with telescopes and spacecraft have revealed the age of the cosmos, the scope of its contents and the nature of the stage on which it all plays out. But why is there something rather than nothing? Are space and time an illusion? And might the universe be conscious?

Science is one of the most recognized scientific journals in the natural sciences. There is intense competition among researchers from all over the world to have their scientific results published. Of more than 30.000 submitted papers each year, only around 2.700 are published in Science. Promotion on the cover page is even more prestigious; Each week the Chief Editor of Science chooses only one scientific result that he would like to promote on the cover page of the printed journal.

Raspberry Pi For Beginners is the first and only choice if you want to learn everything about the Pi from the ground up - where the only limitation is your imagination. Learn how to build some amazing projects from a retro gaming console to a home entertainment system. The possibilities of the Raspberry Pi are endless and the best place to start is right here.

iPad For Beginners is the first and only choice if you are new adopter and want to learn everything you’ll need to get started with your new device. This independent manual is crammed with helpful guides and step-by-step fully illustrated tutorials, written in plain easy to follow English. Over the pages of this new user guide you will clearly learn all you need to know about out of the box set up, getting to grips with the more advanced features and discover a huge array of amazing apps. With this unofficial instruction manual at your side no problem will be unsolvable, no question unanswered as you learn, explore and enhance your user experience.

Welcome to How It Works, the magazine that explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.

This season, we head to the mountains with inspirational snowy stories that include the joys of family skiing in small Alpine resorts, a complete guide to festive winter breaks, and the best new hotels in the Dolomites, plus expert advice on how to book and ski with confidence this winter. For some adventurous escapism, follow us into Arctic Scandinavia, backcountry Canada by road, and across Siberia by train. Plus: an in-depth report on the latest developments in adaptive skiing.

Bursting with patterns you’ll love, Crochet Now magazine is the UK’s number 1 crochet publication. You’ll find step-by-step tutorials, perfect for building your skills and mastering your techniques. There are plenty of projects to be inspired by, from toys and cushions to scarves and jumpers and much more in every issue of Crochet Now magazine. Discover helpful guides to take your hobby to the next level with Crochet Now.