* Spacecraft missions to nearby planets * The Library of ancient Alexandria * The human brain * Egyptian hieroglyphics * The origin of life * The death of the sun * The evolution of galaxies * The origins of matter, suns & worlds The story of fifteen billion years of cosmic evolution transforming matter & life into consciousness, of how science & civilisation grew up together, & of the forces & individuals who helped shape modern science. A story told with Carl Sagan`s remarkable ability to make scientific ideas both comprehensible & exciting. ...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

Map No. 1222, Cossonay, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Bundesamt für Landestopographie (swisstopo), covering the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). * Small format sheets (Nos. 1011
- 1374)* Map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). * Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions:* No map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).* Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions:* An overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).
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The Rother Walking Guide to Costa Blanca introduces 51 particularly interesting routes like walks onto Montgó, the Sierra de Aitana, Sierra de Bèrnia, Sierra Helada & Sierra de Orihuela & a selection of treks to explore & enjoy the cultural history & reveal culinary delights of this region. Every walk contains a fact-file of all the important information, a detailed walk description, a small map (at 1:50, 000 or 1:75, 000) showing the line of the route & an easy-to-read height profile. There are also two overview maps (at 1:50, 000 & 1:75, 000 scales) for general planning; the 85 colour photos give you an excellent insight into the landscape characteristics of all the walks. This guide provides a reliable companion for unforgettable days in spectacular natural environments
- for short trips near to large holiday resorts, as well as more challenging summit ascents in the remote mountain countryside of Alicante province. The selection ranges from leisurely strolls along the coast, to pleasantly cool rambles along rivers & gorges, to mountain walks with stunning views. The guide features 17 walks in Northern Costa Blanca, 18 inland from Benidorm, 9 between Alicante & Alcoi, 5 inland from Alicante & 2 in southern Costa Blanca. The book details how to download the GPS data for the routes featured in the guide. About this series: Rother Walking Guides were first published in 1920- since then Bergverlag Rother have continued to produce these comprehensive guides to “the finest valley & mountain walks”. Each book has a detailed description of walks, small walking maps & many tips on combining the walks, places of interest, accommodation & public transport; the guides are all in full colour with varying scales & types of cartography
- the walks themselves vary from day-long hikes to mountain & valley walks, with varying levels of ease & difficulty indicated. Small enough to fit in your pocket, comprehensive enough to take you everywhere; the books are printed in paperback but with a polytex-laminated cover, making them extremely durable too.

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Costa Blanca at 1:200, 000 on a double-sided indexed road map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing, with special features to aid navigation & route planning, plus street plans of Alicante, Almeria, Cartagena, Granada, Murcia & Valencia in a booklet attached to the map cover. The map provides very convenient coverage of a large part of Spain’s Mediterranean coast, extending from Castellon de la Plana & Valencia with Costa del Alhazar across Costa Blanca to the eastern part of Andalucía with Sierra Nevada & Granada. A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. Cartography, from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont, provides an exceptionally good presentation of the region’s landscape with plenty of names of sierras & peaks; national parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network emphasis main roads, but also shows smaller local roads in great detail. Scenic routes are highlighted & other road information

Includes:: steep gradients, seasonal closures & restrictions for caravans, etc. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Locations worth visiting, including many natural sites, are highlighted & annotated with star rating. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 10’ intervals. Extensive index, in a booklet attached to the map cover, lists locations with their postcodes. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The booklet also provides street plan of Alicante, Almeria, Cartagena, Granada, Murcia & Valencia, highlighting main traffic arteries & important buildings. The map links up with the publishers’ map of Andalucía at the same scale, together providing excellent coverage of southern Spain.



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With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights of Costa Blanca. You can discover hotels, restaurants, trendy spots & beaches & find out about festivals & events, sport & activities. With tips on great places for free, what`s unique to Costa Blanca, plus what to do on for rainy days & where to relax & chill out. You`ll find lots of shopping ideas, a suggestion for the Perfect Tour along the coast, a large road atlas & a removable pull-out map. Also contains: Trips & Tours, Travel Tips, Travel with Kids, Links, Blogs, Apps & More, Useful Phrases in Spanish & a comprehensive index. Enchanting beaches & urban culture, sunny climate, exuberant festivals, a lively gastro scene, nature reserves, the hinterland with traditional stone villages
- there are lots of good reasons for a trip to the Spanish Mediterranean coast. With Marco Polo Costa Blanca you can experience the White Coast, which has plenty of surprises in store even for those who know Spain well. This practical travel guide, small enough to slip into your pocket, takes you to hidden bays, ports, markets, small inns & restaurants for connoisseurs. There`s an extra page about Valencia, one of the most vibrant cities in Spain which you absolutely have to visit. The Marco Polo Insider Tips tell you where you can hear the echo of Gregorian chant in sacred halls & where families with children can feel particularly at ease. The Low Budget tips in each chapter show how you can experience a great deal with very little money, enjoy something special & snap up some real bargains. There`s a wide range of enchanting excursions to the mountains or the coast & the Trips & Tours chapter guides you through nature parks & into ancient cultures. Whether you`re daring enough to go diving down to wrecks, decide to have sailing lessons or fancy taking out a kayak on the Mar Menor
- sports lovers will find their heart beating that little bit faster on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. You`ll find the most important suggestions with locations & websites in the Sport & Activities chapter. The Dos & Don`ts advise you what you need to be aware of if you`re to avoid annoyance or embarrassment. Marco Polo Costa Blanca gives comprehensive coverage of the coast & the hinterl&. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed road atlas, removable pull-out map & practical map inside the back cover, with street atlases of Alicante, Elche, Murcia & Valencia, & Where to Start boxes for the major towns. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Costa Blanca in the Essential Guides Series from the AA, exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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Costa Blanca in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do across the region, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

DUE OUT JUNE 2015
- DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Costa Blanca will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you`re
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