Asia & India in the Healthy Travel series from Lonely Planet; comprising a range of handy, pocket-sized guides aimed at minimising health risks for those travelling through high-risk countries & regions. Compiled by a travel health expert, the guide provides practical advice on pre-trip planning (including immunisations), staying healthy while on the road & what to do if you run into problems. The pocket-sized format allows each guide to be used while travelling or alternatively as a useful reference guide from home. Widely recognised for the level of detail included, the Healthy Travel Lonely Planet guides each have the same format, with regional variations to take account of particular local risks. Opening chapters provide detailed advice on pre-trip planning, pre-travel health checks, what to take, books & travel health insurance. Further sections also provide tips on staying healthy on the road & how to get medical help when away. Individual sections are thematically arranged for ease of reference, with individual chapters on Fever & Hepatitis, the Digestive System, Respiratory System, Eyes, Ears & teeth, Skin, HIV/AIDS & Mental Health. Tailored advice is also provided for different groups, including men & women travellers, babies & children & travellers with special needs. There are also dedicated sections to the local climate, altitude, water & bites & stings. A handy ...

Attractive political map with bathymetric tinting to give an impression of ocean depth. The coverge extends from Kazakhstan, Lake Baikal & the southern tip of Kamchatka in the north to the Kerguelen Islands & New Zealand in the south. Longitude range is from 60 ...

Asia beyond Growth is a visual study of urbanization in the world’s fastest changing continent. Full of photographs & hard hitting stats & data the book addresses the challenges posed by the ever burgeoning cities across Asia. The difficulties
- population explosion, destruction of eco-systems, water shortages, sanitation, & inhuman social environments
- are presented but so to are some solutions that have been provided by visionary architects, designers & planners.

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Asia on a high quality, double-sided wall map, size 85 x 115cm (35.5” x 45” approx), from Columbus Globes presenting on one side a political map & on the reverse a physical image. Unlike on most maps of Asia, coverage extends beyond the North Pole to provide a fuller picture of the Arctic Region. Most of Europe is included; the island of New Guinea is shown as an inset. All place names are in English. On one side is a political map of Asia in light, bright colours, with international boundaries enhanced by darker colouring. Relief shading shows the topography not only on land but also of the sea floor, & the map has plenty of names of mountain ranges, plateaux, peaks, deserts, etc. No information on road or railway networks is included. On the reverse is a physical map with the same projection & coverage. The map carries the same information as the political map but with colours for individual countries replaced by altitude colouring. On both sides latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals. The map is printed on high quality glossy paper with bright shining surface. ...

Asia Empire 1680 Replica Map by the Old Map Company is a reproduction of the map created for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

Bangkok
- the Year of the Monkey. Vincent Calvino is spending the New Year on a call-out to Lumpini Park Lake, where the Thai
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Asian ingredients are fresh, vibrant & renowned for their health benefits, but Asian recipes often aren`t as healthy as they seem because of their use of lots of sugar, salt, unhealthy oils & fatty cuts of meat. Asia Light offers nutritious & lower fat ways of cooking classic dishes, such as Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Laksa & Beef Rendang, as well as Ghillie`s own creations, including Steam Baked Salmon & Vegetable Parcels with Asian Dressing & Vietnamese Chocolate Coffee Pots. These recipes are packed with superfood ingredients & have the traditional South East Asian balance of hot, sour, salty & sweet. With chapters on: Starters; Soups; Salads; Rice & Noodles; Baked, BBQ & One Pot; Stir-fries; Curries; Ices, Coolers, Cocktails & Sweet Treats; plus a bonus Basics section on how to make more healthy versions of South-East Asian pastes & sauces, this is a cookbook that can be used every day & by anybody. ...

Asia wall map from the National Geographical Society, 86 x 97cm (2ft 10” x 3ft 2” approx) – paper version, in their traditional classic style with a light colour base & country boundaries outlined in different colours, The map presents Asia at 1: 13, 8120, 000. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of the European part of Russia, extending up to the North Pole. In the south-east the island of New Guinea & the Bismarck Archipelago are shown as an inset. The base map has relief shading to show the continent’s topography, with additional graphics indicating deserts, swamps, glaciers, etc. The map shows the names of the numerous geographic features such as mountain ranges, deserts, peaks etc. Heights are given in feet. Country boundaries are in different colours &, where appropriate, disputed boundaries & territotial claims are marked. All place names are in English, except for some cities such as Bukhara, where the original name is shown first (Buxoro) with the English equivalent in brackets. The map also shows the networks of main road & railway connections, airports, & oil fields with pipelines. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10° degrees intervals. Also provided is a glossary of geographical terms & abbreviations used on the map.* This map is also available encapsulated.

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Asia wall map from the National Geographical Society, 86 x 97cm (2ft 10” x 3ft 2” approx) – paper version, in their traditional classic style with a light colour base & country boundaries outlined in different colours, The map presents Asia at 1: 13, 8120, 000. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of the European part of Russia, extending up to the North Pole. In the south-east the island of New Guinea & the Bismarck Archipelago are shown as an inset. The base map has relief shading to show the continent’s topography, with additional graphics indicating deserts, swamps, glaciers, etc. The map shows the names of the numerous geographic features such as mountain ranges, deserts, peaks etc. Heights are given in feet. Country boundaries are in different colours &, where appropriate, disputed boundaries & territotial claims are marked. All place names are in English, except for some cities such as Bukhara, where the original name is shown first (Buxoro) with the English equivalent in brackets. The map also shows the networks of main road & railway connections, airports, & oil fields with pipelines. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10° degrees intervals. Also provided is a glossary of geographical terms & abbreviations used on the map.* This map is also available encapsulated.

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Asia wall map from the National Geographical Society, 84 x 97cm (2ft 9” x 3ft 2” approx) – encapsulated version, in their executive style designed to present current information in colouring reminiscent of antique maps. The map presents Asia at 1: 14, 244, 000. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of the European part of Russia, extending up to the North Pole. In the south-east the island of New Guinea & the Bismarck Archipelago are shown as an inset. The base map has relief shading to show the continent’s topography, with additional graphics indicating deserts, swamps, glaciers, etc. The map shows the names of the numerous geographic features such as mountain ranges, deserts, peaks etc. Heights are given in feet. Countries are shown in subdued colours against the background of oceans in shades of brown & beige. All place names are in English, except for some cities such as Bukhara, where the original name is shown first (Buxoro) with the English equivalent in brackets. The map also shows the networks of main road & railway connections, airports, & oil fields with pipelines. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10° degrees intervals. Also provided is a glossary of geographical terms & abbreviations used on the map.* This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.*LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.

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