Abu Dhabi Regular Street Atlas presenting the city in an A5 spiral-bound format, with the central districts at 1:10, 000 & the surrounding area at 1:30, 300. All the information is in English. Index

Includes:: lists of institutions, services, etc. Colouring indicates different types of land use (residential area, development area, beach, etc). Individual buildings are also coloured to show the type of the institution within them (hotel, shopping centre, government, education, industrial, etc) & are annotated with the name of that institution. On longer streets & in selected other areas individual house numbers are shown for easier identification of addresses.A range of symbols highlight information of interest to visitors: hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. Extensive index section

Includes:: a separate list of places & buildings. Street names are in the Latin alphabet only. Names of institution & all other information are in English.



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Every aspect of Abu Dhabi is covered in this comprehensive guide to moving to & living in the UAE`s diverse capital. Expertly researched & written with detailed & up to date maps, this essential guide is packed with information on setting up home, finding work, exploring sights, shopping & going out. Everything a new resident needs to know in this intriguing & ever-evolving city. The complete insider`s guide to living in & loving Abu Dhabi Great for residents, short-term visitors, business people & tourists Written by experienced authors with intimate knowledge of the city Eight chapters on all aspects of moving to, living in & working in Abu Dhabi Independent reviews of restaurants, bars & cafes Illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs
Includes: free pull-out map
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Abu Dhabi Resident’s guide by Explorer Publishing is an indispensable resource for those living & working or thinking of relocating in this city. It is packed with information on setting up home, finding employment, exploring the city, shopping & going out. It

Includes:: essential practical information, with chapters covering work & finance, family & education, health & wellbeing, history of the country, tourist highlights as well as a detailed section on attractions & activities, short breaks & day trips ideas in & beyond Abu Dhabi. The guide feature independent reviews of over 200 restaurants, bars & cafes & throughout full colour photographs & a pull-out map of the city. Ideal for residents, short-term visitors, business people & tourists.

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A handy, compact best-of guide to Abu Dhabi from Explorer Publishing. About this series: Guide books of essential information, usually written by residents of the destination. Covering sights, culture, history, activities, the best places for eating & drinking, & much more. ...

The Visitors’ guide, written by local residents & perfect for visitors will help you make the most out of your time in Abu Dhabi, whether you are looking for the top restaurants, the most stylish shops or the best cultural spots. With insider knowledge of the sights, from the traditional souks & the modern metropolis of the city to the rugged deserts beyond the UAE capital. The pocket guide organises the information in Essentials, Exploring, Sports & Spas, Shopping, Going Out. The first section produces a brief introduction to the city with facts on the local culture & heritage, history, customs, transports, getting around & places to stay, etc. The other sections details the must-see sights from museums to heritage sites, parks & beaches including a brief overview of the other emirates & suggestion for an organised tour to make the most of your visit. Activities & sports include water sports, golf, climbing, off-roading, mountain biking, dune buggying or quad biking, wilderness tour suggestion to the deserts & oases. The Shopping section offers information for a variety of shops from huge malls to traditional markets or souks, selling carpets, gold, spices, wooden antiques etc. Going Out pages will make sure you have a wide choice of establishments to choose from; theatres, comedy clubs, live music venues, cafes & restaurants are featured with a brief description & contact details. Fully illustrated with colour photographs, all the places mentioned are colour coded & grid referenced to the pull-out map attached to the inside cover. ...

Abydos is one of the most fascinating & enigmatic sites in southern Egypt. As both the burial place of the first pharaohs & a cult centre for the god Osiris, it was of immense importance to the ancient Egyptians for thousands of years, from nearly 3000 BC until the early centuries ad, & continues to yield spectacular discoveries. In this volume, David OConnor, the worlds greatest authority on Abydos, provides the most up-to-date & comprehensive account of the site`s extraordinary history & tells the story of his own excavations there. This book will be of interest both to students & to anyone who ever has wondered about the origins of one of the greatest civilizations in world history. ...

As heard on BBC Radio 4 Book at bedtime, it was shortlisted for the irish book awards novel of the year 2014. She stood on the edge of the grass. She hovered between worlds, deciphering the ground, tracing in mid-air the hall, the dining-room, the stairs. She was despairingly close to home now, to the rooms & the voices that contained the first names for home. Memories abounded & her heart pounded & history broke in.. . Growing up in the west of Ireland in the 1940s Tess is a shy introverted child. But beneath her quiet exterior lies a heart of fire. A fire that will later drive her to make her home among the hurly burly of 1960s New York. Over four decades & a life lived with quiet intensity on Academy Street in upper Manhattan, Tess encounters ferocious love & calamitous loss. But what endures is her bravery & fortitude, & her striking insights even as she is `floating close to hazard.` Joyous & heart-breaking, restrained but sweeping, this is a profoundly moving story that charts one woman`s quest for belonging amid the dazzle & tumult of America`s greatest city. Academy Street establishes Mary Costello as one of Ireland`s most exciting literary voices. ...

As heard on BBC radio 4 book at bedtime winner of the Irish book awards novel of the year 2014 shortlisted for the costa first novel award 2014. Tess Lohan appears to be a quiet child. But within lies a heart of fire. A fire that will propel her from her native Ireland into the hurly-burly of 1960s New York. In this city she will face the twists of a life graced with great beauty, but forever floating close to hazard. Joyous & heart-breaking, Academy Street journeys through six decades & one incredible story. ...

Find out the best ways to enjoy Acadia National Park, from biking through coastal forests & exploring iconic lighthouses to visiting quaint towns with great shopping & seafood. Journalist & Maine native Hilary Nangle offers unique ideas to help you organize themes trips, from A Studio Tour: Artists & Artisans to The 3-Day Best of Acadia National Park. This guide provides details to make sure you enjoy the best this park has to offer, &

Includes:: information on hiking to ancient sea caves on Mount Desert Isl&, boarding a catamaran in Bar Harbor to observe whales & puffins, & enjoying fresh lobster at market price on the Schoodic Peninsula. Moon Acadia National Park gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. This full-colour guide

Includes:: colour photos & helpful maps.



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Map No. 212, Acadia National Park, ME, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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