The British Lawnmower Museum, Keith Harding`s World of Mechanical Music & Mad Jack`s Sugar Loaf. In a world of theme parks, interactive exhibits, over-priced merchandise & queues, don`t worry, these are names to stir the soul. They are reassuring evidence that there`s still somewhere to turn in search of the small, fascinating, unique &, dammit, British. In a stumbling journey across the country in search of the best we have to offer, our intrepid heroes discovered dinosaurs in South London, a cold war castle in Essex, grown men pretending to be warships in Scarborough, unexplained tunnels under Liverpool & a terraced house in Bedford being kept warm for Jesus` return. & along the way they met the people behind them all: enthusiasts, eccentrics &, you know, those who just sort of fell into looking after a vast collection of gnomes.. . Makes you proud! ...

Bollywood Dreams Postcards is a collection of the best images from the very popular Bollywood Dreams publication from Spring 2003. The images include lively & dynamic images from each of the four chapters in the book, ` The Touring Cinema`, ` The Set`, ` The Characters` & ` The Screening`, & show of a broad spectrum of the world-famous Bollywood industry. The images show: portraits of actors in costume & on the set; the touring cinema; action sequences; dances; devoted fans queuing up & in the movie theatres; the projectionists; images of Bollywood posters on the streets & in production. In Bollywood Dreams photographer Jonathan Torgovnik explores the beloved pastime of an Indian population of over 1 billion. As the largest film producer in the world with more than 800 films made each year, the Indian movie industry is a cultural phenomenon. Paying tribute to the stars, filmmakers, technicians & moviegoers who make this possible, Bollywood Dreams puts a human face on the fantastical, spectacle-rich films that compel more than 14 million people to the cinema on a single day in India. Bollywood Dreams is both a behind-the-scenes personal diary of the magic & contagious excitement of Indian film & a discerning photo-essay on the film industry`s profound impact on Indian society. Singular in its conception, this book is unique in the way it introduces the general audience to the profound & spectacular way that Bollywood permeates everyday life in India. In this way Torgovnik`s Bollywood Dreams stands as an important testament to the power of cinema in the twentieth century as both entertainment & social phenomenon. Deriving its name from its American equivalent, Bollywood is the highly successful Indian movie industry predominantly based in Bombay & Madras. Every day more than 14 million people go to the cinema across India to watch films produced by this massive & powerful industry. In India, movies are not just a form of entertainment, it is practically a religion. Streets in major Indian cities are lined with colourful posters of Indian movies & their stars. Movie stars are treated like demi-gods, no match even for American standards of celebrity obsession. More than any other cultural or political institution of the 20th century, the cinema has captured the hearts & minds of India`s growing population of almost one billion even against the stark backdrop of the vast country`s struggle with poverty & hunger & often tense Muslim-Hindu relations. The experience of actually going to the movies in India is as much a part of the Bollywood phenomenon as are the stars themselves & Bollywood Dreams documents this important aspect of understanding the important role Bollywood plays in contemporary Indian culture. ” Going to the cinema, ” Torgovnik says ”is about going to see the actors larger-than-life. It is about living the glamorous life for a few hours & leaving your daily hardships behind.” Once inside the movie theatres, the audience can expect at least three hours of entertainment including several song & dance numbers, love scenes, action sequences, & most surely a happy ending. Each film

Includes:: the necessary ingredients for success: action, violence, music, dance, romance, & morals. The themes of the movies are often social issues like communalism, ethnicity, religion, & caste, & the movie theatres themselves are often fill of lively interaction between viewer & star. Cheers & boos pervade the atmosphere: the audience becomes a part of the film, & likewise, the film becomes a part of them. Bollywood Dreams begins with a vignette of the touring caravans that bring Bollywood on the big screen to India`s villages in portable tents. We then follow the Indian film from its creation on the movie set, to the larger-than-life stars, directors, & character actors, to the editing chamber, to the city streets where ubiquitous promotional posters abound, & finally, to the multitude of movie theatres that abound in India.

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On the streets of the vibrant & anarchic city of Mumbai, the film poster is a familiar splash of colour. It is an invitation to the pleasures of Bollywood, the worlds largest film industry. This most democratic of art forms meets one of the worlds most exciting cinema industries & the result is an explosion of colour, form & typography. Bollywoods film posters have had a long & glorious history that is only now being recognized & noted, & is brilliantly celebrated here in this lavish volume. Bollywood Posters is a must-have for film buffs, graphic designers & art-lovers. ...

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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Sverigeserien is an outdoor map series consisting of 116 sheets with coverage of southern & central Sweden & the northern coastline. The map is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, excursions, trail running, hunting, fishing, riding, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, skating & much more. Every sheet covers an area of 45x 68km. These topographical maps in scale 1:50 000 contain all the information needed for outdoor activities: Terrain information, hiking trails, illuminated tracks, camping, shelters, golf courses, leisure baths, historical remains, roads in different categories, railway lines & much more. Easy to read topography with contour lines, vertical interval 5 m. Sverigeserien is a high-quality map series & is durable for frequent use! Updated content with map data from Lantmäteriet (National Land Survey of Sweden) & printed on Polyart which is water & tear resistant. This means that the map can be folded repeatedly without breaking & can withstand the challenging weather in Sweden during both winter & summer. Legend is in Swedish, English & German. ...

Bologna at 1:14, 000 on indexed street plan from Litografia Artistica Cartografica in their Globalmap imprint, with a large, detailed enlargement of the city’s historic centre at 1:8, 000. 56 monuments including historic buildings & churches, cultural or educational institutions, & important municipal buildings or facilities are numbered & listed next to the plan. Coverage

Includes:: Corticella, Zola Predosa, Casaleccio di Reno & S. Lazzaro di Savena. Litografia Artistica Cartografica (LAC) are Italy’s leading publishers of street plans with an extensive range of titles. Where appropriate, the plans include an enlargement showing the historic centre in greater detail. On each plan monuments including historic buildings & churches, archaeological sites, cultural or educational institutions, & important municipal buildings or facilities are numbered & listed next to the plan. Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, one way streets are not marked. Street index is on the reverse.

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This part of Italy holds many treasures. From Ferraris & fashion to Parmesan cheese & Parma ham, Bologna is paradoxically innovative & steeped in tradition. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this region famed for having the best cuisine in Italy. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around the region. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from zipping around on a moped to sampling the region`s best food. Detailed maps for Bologna & other destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Bologna provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Italy`s most culinary satisfying regions.



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This is the savvy city breakers' pocket guide to seeing & doing more in the historical yet lively heart of the Emilia-Romagna region
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Bologna in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

Ideal itineraries & top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free e Book, & a pull-out map. Plan your trip, plan perfect days & discover how to get around
- this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do & see in Bologna from top attractions like Neptune`s Fountain, to hidden gems, including Santo Stefano.· Compact, concise, & packed with essential information about Where to Go & What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you`re exploring Bologna· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including San Luca & Basilica di San Petronio & Perfect Day itinerary suggestions· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history & culture· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, & essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around·

Includes:: an innovative extra that`s unique in the market
- all Pocket Guides come with a free e Book· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Sharp design & colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience



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