The biggest movie of 1985 is now the wildest & wackiest picture book of 2018! Even 30 years after its theatrical debut, BACK TO THE FUTURE is a perennial favorite in classrooms & family movie nights across the country. This picture book by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film. We ll follow teenage Marty Mc Fly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), & teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling De Lorean, a crazy mad scientist companion, & a lightning-fueled finale! ...

Backcountry Skiing is a practical & comprehensive skills guide for skiers, including guidance for ski touring & ski mountaineering. The guide is written by a team of ski mountaineering experts who provide expert guidance on traditional mountaineering skills in high-Alpine environments. Individual chapters are dedicated to Gear & Equipment, Decision-Making in Avalanche Terrain, Navigation, Uphill Movement (“skinning”), Transitions, Ski Mountaineering Techniques, Downhill skiing techniques, Taking Care of Yourself & the Mountains, the Mountain Environment & Rescue Techniques & Emergency Preparedness. Each chapter provides detailed advice, guidance & recommendations on a comprehensive range of subjects & is often accompanied by diagrams & black & white photographs to illustrate the skills described in the text. The guide provides for both intermediate & advanced techniques for ski touring & mountaineering, including skills for mastering uphill travel & information on constructing emergency shelters & sleds. A resources appendix also lists contact details & other information for a range of ski & mountain based organisations such as avalanche centres, avalanche & weather publications, climbing & mountaineering, technical specifications & the mechanics of climbing, navigation, training & nutrition, wilderness first aid, emergency phone numbers & other relevant Alpine organisations. ...

Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50, 000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:50, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 37.5 x 40km. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). An unusual feature of this survey is the colouring indicating buildings below or above two storeys high & “leisure/holiday homes”. The maps indicate privately maintained roads & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Backgammon Tray for playing or just to be used as a tray. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

This edition of The Backlands is a fresh translation of Euclide da Cunha's work Os Sertoes, a non-fictional account of the War of Canudos in Brazil during the 1890s. The deadliest civil war in Brazilian history, the conflict was between the Brazilian government & a rebellious village of 30, 000 Canudos living in the northeastern state of Bahia, led by Antonio Conselheiro, a religious zealot. Far from being simply an objective journalistic account, Da Cunha's story shows both the significance of this event & the complexities of Brazilian society. ...

An easy way to lighten the load, this strong yet feather light travel backpack folds to a fraction of its size when not in use. Cabin approved as well as convenient to pack, use it as hand luggage or squeeze it into your suitcase & take it on your travels. Ideal for any activity or adventure holiday, it is comfortable to wear all day. ...

A fantastic pocket-sized game for 2 to 6 players, & just like travelling, it’s fun, exciting, fast changing & very addictive. Experience all the fun & unpredictability of travelling the world, as you try to outwit your opponents to be the player who returns home with the most photos. Visit different countries, enjoy beaches, trekking, wildlife & culture, meet other travellers & get good & bad advice, whilst trying to avoid getting sick or missing your plane. No two games are ever the same. Play at home, on your next holiday & beyond. This game is essential for anyone who loves foreign travel as it’s the only game about travelling the world that’s small enough to take with you. ...

Backpacker Magazine`s The Complete Guide to Backpacking combines & distills the most useful & relevant skills necessary for backpacking in one easy to use guide, from the most respected authority on backpacking- Backpacker magazine. From detailed descriptions of what to pack & how to pack it, to navigation & campsite cooking, to managing outdoor hazards & more, The Complete Guide to Backpacking is the definitive resource for Backpacking-related know-how. ...

Detailed route descriptions for ten hikes, each taking between 2 & 4 days, that lead you away from the crowds & towards some of the most spectacular natural features of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu & Kauai. From the lunar landscapes that surround the many active volcanoes to the lush green valleys & beaches that make the islands so popular, the hikes detailed reflect the diversity of these islands. Black & white contoured maps, based upon USGS 1:50, 000 sheets, accompany the descriptions & some colour photographs are also included. ...

Graham Uney’s Cicerone guide to Backpacker’s Britain
- Northern Scotland is the 3rd volume of the series & covers some of the best
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