Myanmar in the Odyssey Guides series, aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination. It takes the readers to the most famous cities & sites as well as beaches & mountains, from the great Ayeyarwady River to Kipling’s Mandalay & the exotic Inle Lake. This is a comprehensive guide that offers information on the local history & culture, literary excerpts & recommended reading, essential sites & architectural treasures, practical information, best hotels & restaurants, 158 colour photos & a 16 page Atlas plus city maps & plans. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. ...

This title features specially commissioned photographs which capture the spirit of Myanmar today: the people & their heritage. It offers succinct yet informative text that gives a quick overview of Myanmar`s history, art culture & architecture. It features more than a hundred full colour photographs of the country including historic images as well as the contemporary. It is the perfect companion for both a visitor & an armchair traveller. ...

The Mycenaean civilization flourished more than 800 years before the classical Greeks, with a complex society, strong artistic tendencies, & a distinct system of writing. Famous for its lion gate & citadel, Mycenae was long believed to be the city that fought Troy in Homer`s epic, the Iliad. But after flourishing nearly three thousand years ago the society vanished, becoming nothing more than a legend. Mycenae brings readers into the heart of this mystery, as it was being solved, through lively text, stunning photographs, & an original take on Greek history & mythology. Using the pivotal summer of 1954--a year after Linear B, the mysterious language present on all Mycenaean artifacts, was decoded--as her entry point, author Athina Cacouri reveals the fascinating archaeological history of the site, from the pioneering work of Heinrich Schliemann to the discovery of hundreds of ”seal stones, ” marked with an unknown language. Cacouri`s text is complemented by the photographs of Robert Mc Cabe, whose lens captured the site before it was opened to the general public, giving his atmospheric images a poignant, unmatched immediacy. An original play, commissioned for this volume from renowned American playwright John Guare, sets the mythological stage for the archaeological discoveries to come by recounting the history of the House of Atreus & King Agamemnon`s Trojan War, while commentary on the photographs from archaeologist Lisa Wace French ties those myths to very real discoveries at the site. An essay by Daniel Fallu, detailing the importance of Mycenae`s geology, rounds out this unparalleled survey of one of Greece`s treasured archaeological sites. A multifaceted look at a brilliant civilization & the tireless work that led to its rediscovery, Mycenae is a fast-paced, lushly illustrated exploration of one of the most intriguing mysteries of antiquity that is sure to delight lovers of classical civilization, photography, & travel. ...

Fresh out of university, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government. Yet this most British of civil servants has strong ties to Trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, Cyrus Douglas, & where his fiancee Georgiana Sutton was raised. Mycroft`s comfortable existence is overturned when Douglas receives troubling reports from home, rumors of spirits enticing children to their deaths. Upon hearing the news, Georgiana abruptly departs for the isl&. Mycroft convinces Douglas that they should follow her, drawing the two men into a web of dark secrets that grows more treacherous with each step they take... ...

Myeik Archipelago & the southern part of Burma’s panhandle presented by Odyssey Books at 1:625, 000 with descriptions of the region’s 17 most important sights, many illustrated with colour photos, plus on the reverse a map of the whole country, also accompanied by descriptions & photos of its various highlights. On one side is a map of Burma’s panhandle south of the town on Khawzar, including the islands of the Myeik archipelago. Topography of the area is shown by satellite-based relief shading. The map shows the network of main & selected minor roads & indicates locations accessible by air transport. 17 most interesting locations are prominently highlighted & cross-referenced to informative descriptions, many illustrated with photos. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. On the reverse is a road map of Burma at 1:2, 150, 000 with similar presentation of its topography & the road network. Railway lines are also included. Symbols indicate major historical or scenic sites, national parks & nature/wildlife reserves, international & domestic airports, & border crossings. Surrounding descriptions refer to highlighted locations & various other aspects of the country including handicrafts, flora & fauna, ethnic groups, etc. ...

Topographic survey of Faroe Islands at 1:20, 000 prepared by the Danish national mapping agency Kort og Matrikelstyrelsen. The islands’ topography is vividly presented by contours at 5 metre intervals, enhanced by relief shading plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of terrain or vegetation (scree, boulders, etc). The maps show all the detail expected of the topographic mapping at this scale & have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1’ & 2` respectively. Map legend is in Danish only. The maps are available either separately or as sets of five of more sheets, each covering the main island group: Vagar, Sandoy, Suduroy, Nordoyar, Streymoy & Eysturoy. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Mykonos, including the nearby islands of Rinia, Delos & Tragonisi at 1:35, 000, from Kompass, with street plans of Mykonos town & Delos town. Contours at 100m intervals, spot heights, & very slight relief shading are used to denote topography. Major & minor roads are shown with distances marked in kilometres. Points of interest such as surfing spots, beaches, archaeological sites, museums are clearly marked, with local facilities also displayed. The enlargement of Mykonos town is at 1:5, 000 with Delos at 1:10, 000; Mykonos shows main places of interest & is accompanied by a list of 11 hotels & 14 restaurants. There is also a small map of ferry connections in the Aegean. The map place names are in both Latin & Greek alphabet. Map legend

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Road Edition maps are produced in co-operation with the Hellenic Army Geographical Service, the national survey organisation. The maps have contours with colour altitude tints. All the place names are shown in both Greek & Roman script. Road classification distinguishes between unsurfaced roads of good & poor quality. Tourist information

Includes:: scenic routes, petrol stations, archaeological sites, campsites, beaches, etc. Brief descriptions, in Greek & English, illustrate some of the interesting aspects of each isl&. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse, there are lists of various types of accommodation from hotels to private rooms. The map of Mykonos

Includes:: a street plan of the town of Mykonos & a plan of the famous archaeological site on the nearby island of Delos. Please note: deliveries from Road Editions are not very reliable. For titles currently not in stock it may be advisable to choose a map from another publisher.





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Mykonos with the nearby islands of Delos & Rineia / Rheneia on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from Anavasi. The reverse side shows a large, very detailed plan of the archaeological remains on Delos of the temples of Apollo, Artemis & Leto. Topography of the islands is shown by contours with hill shading & spot heights. The map indicates unsurfaced roads, with distances marked on most routes plus locations of petrol stations. Symbols highlight campsites, beaches, museums, historical remains, etc. Names of larger settlements, beaches & places of interest are in both Greek & Latin alphabets: smaller locations are only in the Greek script. The map has a 1km UTM grid plus latitude/longitude margin ticks & crosshairs at 1’. The whole of the reverse side is taken by a very detailed plan of the archaeological remains on Delos, accompanied by notes about specific temples, etc. The map also

Includes:: general notes about the islands. Map legend & all the text include English. To see which other Greek islands are covered by maps from Anavasi, please click on the series link.

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Mykonos, Delos & Rinia at 1:25, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Many titles include a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* large street plan of Mykonos Town at 1:2, 000 with a list of selected facilities, including 79 restaurants & 47 cafes or bars. ...