Eggs or Anarchy is one of the great, British stories of the Second World War yet to be told in full. It reveals the heroic tale of how Lord Woolton, Minister for Food, really fed Britain. As a nation at war, with supply routes under attack from the Axis powers & resources scarce, it was Woolton`s job to fulfil his promise to the British people, & Prime Minister Winston Churchill in particular, that there would be food on the shelves each week. Persuading the public to not resort to the black market & to manage on the very limited ration was one thing, but Woolton had to fulfil his side of the bargain & maintain supplies in time of crisis. A grammar school-educated genius, he was a fish out of water in Churchill`s cabinet & the PM himself doubted Woolton would survive due to the unstinting criticism he faced from colleagues, the press & public. This is the story of how he battled to save his own career while using every trick in his entrepreneurial book to secure supplies. He battled to outwit unscrupulous dealers on the black market streets of cities within the British Empire
- such as Alexandria in Eygpt
- persuading customs authorities to turn a blind eye to his import schemes. If Britain had gone hungry the outcome of the war could have been very different. This book, for the first time, finds out the real story of how Lord Woolton provided food for Britain & her colonies & discovers that for him there were days when it was literally a choice of `eggs or anarchy`.

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Aegina on a detailed map at 1:25, 000 from the Greek publishers Orama Editions, with a large street plan of Aegina Town, bilingual notes on the island’s history, sights & beaches, a list of hotels, etc. The map of the island presents its topography by contours at 20m intervals enhanced by relief shading. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabets. Road network indicates dirt roads & shows driving distances on main routes plus locations of petrol stations. Also marked are local paths & hiking trails, as well as ferry connections to Piraeus & other islands, including the nearby Moni. Places of interest are highlighted, including archaeological sites, beaches, etc. The remaining half of the sheet
Includes:: a large street plan of Aegina Town at 1:4, 200, with street names in both scripts & a dual index; bilingual notes on the island’s history, sights & beaches; a plan of the archaeological site at Afea (Aphaia/ Aphaea); plus a list of hotels. Map legend & all the text include English.
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Map No. 1051, Eglisau, 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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Egypt at 1:2, 000, 000 is an indexed map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions on the reverse. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. The key roads through the country are clearly marked although it should be noted that these are far fewer than might be expected due to the desert terrain. Roads navigate either around the deserts, along the Nile or along the coast road. Airports & airfields are shown. In keeping with the publisher ...

Egypt at 1:1, 750, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant tourist map with a street plan of central Alexandria, plans of Luxor with the ancient Thebes, Aswan & the Giza Pyramids, a road map of the environs of Cairo, plus additional tourist information. On one side is an indexed road map at 1:1, 750, 000 covering most of the country including Sinai, the Mediterranean & the Red Sea coastlines & the oasis of the Western Desert, as indicated on our coverage image. Relief shading shows the topography, with many spot heights & names of various geographical features. The map is annotated with numerous places of interest both in the most visited parts of the country, the Nile Valley & the southern Sinai, & in the remaining desert areas or the coast. A separate index lists 46 diving sites along the Red Sea & the Gulf of Aqaba. Both road & railway networks are shown, including desert tracks. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse are plans & maps, all indexed with lists of sights & hotels:* a street plan of central Alexandria* a plan of Luxor & the area around it, including Karnak & the famous sights on the western bank of the Nile including Valley of the Kings* a plan of Aswan with the Elephantine Island & the sights across the Nile* a road map at 1:110, 000 showing the environs of Cairo with access to Giza & Saqqara Also provided is a plan of the complex of temples & pyramids at Giza, brief descriptions of the country’s top 15 sights highlighted on the relevant maps & plans, climate charts & other useful tourist information. ...

Egypt at 1:1, 125, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet, with a very generous overlap between the two sides. The map covers of the whole country, including the whole of the Western Desert & the Sinai, with just the southernmost part of the Red Sea coast shown as an inset. Road network is easy to see on a clear base which shows the country ...

Egypt 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 ...

Egypt in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Egypt Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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