Map No. 1194, Flims, 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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Military topographic survey mapping with contours. These maps are designed primarily as flying charts for aircraft, but they are useful as general topographical maps where nothing else is available. Contours are shown in feet, with elevation colouring & spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown (but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named, & the road information is not necessarily up to date). Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Double-sided sheet. ...

Flingers Ranges in South Australia, between Port Pirie / Port Augusta & Lake Callabonna, described by Moon Adventure Publication in a spiral-bound guide slightly larger than A5, illustrated with numerous maps. An introductory section to the area, covering its history & fauna/flora, is followed by advice on planning & preparation. The region is then described in seven sections, from the Coastal Flinders & the South-Eastern Ranges & Plains to the North-West Flinders & the Gammon Rangers with Far North Flinders. Each chapter is accompanied by a map of the area & its road network including 4WD tracks, with symbols indicating local facilities. Where appropriate, cycling and/or trekking trails are also marked. Descriptions of locations include advice on recreational possibilities, accommodation, etc, & include useful website addresses and/or contact details for 4WD tours, recreational sites/providers, accommodation, etc. Extensive index lists both locations (including mountains, mines, rivers/creeks, etc) & accommodation, sites for recreational pursuits, etc. ...

Flinders Ranges in South Australia on a waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:400, 000 from Hema showing locations with tourist accommodation & other facilities, plus on the reverse enlargements of the three most visited areas, a table of facilities in national parks, etc. On one side a map at 1:400, 000 covers the Flinders Ranges, including Gammon Ranges & Mount Remarkable. Topography is shown by relief shading, with colours & graphics indicating various types of terrain & highlighting national parks, protected areas, aboriginal lands, etc. A special feature of Hema’s mapping of the Outback is the presentation of roads & tracks, distinguishing between those plotted by the publishers themselves & others taken from the country’s topographic survey data. A wide range of symbols highlight various facilities including accommodation, campsites, different types of fuel supplies, general stores & meals, medical facilities, etc, many shown with opening hours and/or phone numbers. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15’ intervals. An index of localities is next to the map. On the reverse there are enlargements fshowing in greater detail the three main national parks in the area: Mt Remarkable NP at 1:125, 000, Gammon Ranges NP at 1:250, 000 & Flinders Ranges NP at 1:200, 000, indicating main hiking tracks, ranger stations & tourist facilities. The map also provides descriptions of principal places of interest, a table of facilities in all the national parks, & lists of useful contact addresses. To see other titles in Hema’s series of regional maps of Australia please click on the series grid. ...

Discover the gruesome armoury of siege warfare & set up your own exciting castle siege. Learn where to position your archers, how to load your catapult, & exactly where to aim-then catapult your way to victory! In the Middle Ages, castles controlled the land around them & provided bases from which knights could ride out to attack the enemy. With detailed information on the armour & weapons used by medieval knights & soldiers, this essential work explains how opposing armies attacked on foot & on horseback
- with a terrifying range of siege engines invented to break down a castle`s defences. Each spread is introduced with a diary entry, alternately from the attackers & defenders, as the siege progresses. The book also details the deadly array of weapons & armour used in medieval warfare. What`s more, there are a mangonel catapult & three targets to build! The tuck box contains push-out model sheets for a complete mangonel catapult & targets.
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Flintshire, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper, published in London, c. 1804 -1810. A copperplate engraving, original colour. Map size 23 x 17.5 cm with a mount size of 38.5 x 33 cm.A detailed nineteenth-century map of Flintshire that was published in the atlas, The British Atlas; Comprising A Complete Set Of County Maps, Of England & Wales; & Plans Of Cities & Principal Towns in 1810. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication in The Beauties Of England & Wales, that was published in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Flip the flap to discover what the busy pilots do at work in this look-&-find book for inquisitive toddlers. Each spread is packed with detail about airports & aeroplanes & there`s lots of things for little ones to find behind the big sturdy flaps. With wonderful, bright illustrations & funny, rhyming text, there`s heaps to explore & a bird to spot throughout too! ...

Children can learn the mysteries of the farm with this wonderful & innovative new flap book. It is full of surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained, there are flaps beneath flaps, spinning wheels & miniature fold-out booklets. Children discover what it`s like in the day of the life of a cow, how a farm changes with the seasons & all about the different animals & machines that can be found on the farm. It

Includes:: a small pull-out fictional story at the end, set on a farm. This is the first in an exciting new series.

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Whoever heard of a fr-abbit? Or how about a ch-eep? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on farm creatures
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Whoever heard of croco-phant? Or how about an orangu-pard? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on jungle characters
- but watch out, these animals bite! With non-fiction rhyming text, fun facts, pop-ups & beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana, these books are sure to raise a few giggles with little ones.
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