Alan Stoob, hero of this hilarious novel has been described as a new member of the great pantheon of British comic characters
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One of the most exciting aspects of gardening is growing your own plants from scratch. In this definitive guide, Alan Titchmarsh shows how simple it is to propagate plants by following a few basic techniques. Learn how to produce a flourishing garden filled with ornamental & edible plants, at very little expense.

Features: demystified, down-to-earth approach to propagation; easy-to-follow instructions & step-by-step diagrams; A-Z directory with recommended propagation techniques for each plant; key tips on taking cuttings, sowing seed, layering & division; & guidance on promoting growth of young plants.

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A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing`s centenary,

Includes:: a new foreword by the author & a preface by

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Åland (Ahvenanmaa) & the neighbouring islands off the south-west coast of Finland on a detailed touring & recreational map at 1:150, 000 from the Finnish national survey organization Karttakeskus, with a street plan of Mariehamn (Maarianhamina). Road information

Includes:: what is confusingly described in the map legend as “private” roads; these are unsurfaced roads, open to the general public but simply privately maintained. An overprint for cycle routes indicates surfaced & unsurfaced routes, & local nature trails are marked. A wide range of symbols indicates different types of tourist accommodation including campsites & youth hostels, museums, sport & recreational facilities, local shops & petrol stations, etc. The map also shows ferry connections between the islands & with the mainl&. The map has a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a plan of Mariehamn (Maarianhamina) indicating cycling routes across the town.



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Allan Huglstad’s Alanya & Beyond guidebook explores the Turkish coastline between Antalya & Anamur, taking in some of the coast’s most historic towns & settlements. The guide is mainly targeted at those wanting to explore the coast by car, but is also suitable for walkers as it takes in all of the main sites & attractions within a half or day’s drive from Alanya. Focussing on the region’s historical building, myths & landscape, the author profiles the area in considerable depth. The main part of the guide is divided between East & West of Alanya & also a comprehensive guide to the towns of Alanya & Antalya. There is also a short chapter with recommendation for a day trip to Turkish Cyprus. There is also a dedicated chapter to Driving in Turkey, with advice & information on traffic culture, rules, road signs, road accidents & assistance, police checkpoints, car papers, car rental & useful Turkish words & phrases. A general Vocabulary section is also provided. ...

Topographic coverage of the Balearic Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands, at 1:3, 000, 000 on an exceptionally detailed map published by Imus Geographics with an extensive index listing both towns or small settlements & geographical features such as peaks, glaciers, rivers, bays & islands, etc. The map provides an uninterrupted view of the whole state, without any peripheral regions or islands tucked away in insets. Shading & latitude colouring are used to show the general relief, with names and/or spot heights for many peaks. More rivers or lakes are shown & named than on other similar scale maps of the state. Boundaries of national or state parks, forest & other protected areas are highlighted. Also marked are Indian reservations, the National Petroleum Reserve & internal administrative boundaries. With the wealth of topographic information in the background, road network is inevitably less clearly visible than on purely road maps, but is presented distinguishing between paved highways (shown with driving distances), gravel highways & other roads. Railways lines aand coastal ferry routes included & airports are graded into those with scheduled jet services, public access or military airports & seaplane bases. Also marked are the Iditarod Trail & the course of the Trans-Alaska pipeline. Symbols indicate state parks with camping facilities, visitor centres, marine parks & wildlife watching sites, ski areas, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2 ...

Double-sided, indexed tourist road map of the state. Coverage divides the state north/south, with the Panhandle region & Pribilof Islands shown in insets, & a smaller scale inset at 1:3, 750, 000 showing the Aleutian Islands. General relief is clearly shown by elevation tinting, characteristic of this publisher ...

Detailed, double-sided road map Alaska, ideal for route-planning. Clearly shows the national road network & selected provincial & local roads, with each class of road clearly indicated & road numbers shown. Topography is shown with relief shading & some spot heights, & colour shading is used to indicate land types. International & provincial boundaries are clearly marked, as are National Parks, nature reserves & restricted military areas. Symbols indicate various sights & locations of tourist interest, such as churches, temples, panoramas & viewing points, monuments & historic sites. Some hotels & campsites are marked. Railway lines, airports, oil pipelines & restricted access points are also shown. A grid divides the map at 2 ...

Alaska in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...