A mayfly dances above honey-gold water in the evening sunshine; a kingfisher plunges into the sparkling depths to emerge with a struggling minnow in its orange beak; an otter slips silently through reeds; a family of moorhens paddles to its night-time lodgings. Here is the perfect, idyllic scene of a British river in summertime captured with love & astonishing skill by two of the leading wildlife filmmakers of our age. ” Halcyon River Diaries” was commissioned following the phenomenally successful & award-winning ” My Halcyon River” an intimate portrait of a secret world along a river in Britain, where otters hunt on the midnight current, mink lie in wait to ambush unwary victims & gleaming kingfishers pierce the water to spear their prey. Deemed as one of the most beautiful films at the Wildscreen festival, 2004, ” My Halcyon River” was the winner of the Kodak Cinematography Award. ” Halcyon River Diaries” is an evocative look at the wildlife of a typical English river, through the eyes of Philippa & Charlie`s family, including their three young sons Fred, Gus & Arthur, who live beside it. Over the period of a year we experience life on the river following the same group of animal characters as they navigate the seasons, as well as seeing how Philippa & Charlie`s passion for the river extends into every part of their family life. ...

Halden area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50, 000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle or ski routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:50, 000 & links to Turkart series at 25K, 100K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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Map No. 227, Haleakala National Park, HI, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Halesowen East in 1913 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the eastern part of Halesowen, extending eastward to Lapal Farm & Carter`s Lane. Features include Halesowen & Northfield railway with Halesowen station, Dudley Canal, Heywood Bridge, Hagley Street & Cornbow area of Halesowen town, The Grange, St Mary`s Abbey, Furnace Hill, Lapal House, The Leasows, Webb`s Green, etc. On the reverse is a list of private residents for Halesowen in 1896, plus a railway timetable for the Halesowen-Rubery line. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Halesowen West in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: the map covers the western part of Halesowen & part of Hasbury, including Lower Hasbury & the suburbs of Town's End, Spring Hill & Short Cross. Features include St John the Baptist church, Otterbourne Court, Spring Villas, Grammar School, Newfield House, Hasbury Farm, Lower Hasbury, St Margaret's Well, Sampson & Lion pub, Witley Colliery, Lutley Mill, Bassnage Farm. On the reverse is a commercial directory of Halesowen in 1896. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Halewood in 1904 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: the map covers what was, in 1904 a rural area south-east of Liverpool, including the village of Halewood. Features include St Nicholas church, Halewood Lane Ends, The Hayes, a strecth of the Cheshire Lines Railway but no stations, Lyons House, Halewood Farm, Weston House, North End, Georgeson's Farm. On the reverse are directories of Halewood for 1889, 1905 & 1918 About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Halewood in 1904 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers what was in 1904 a rural area south-east of Liverpool. Features include St Nicholas church, Halewood Lane Ends, The Hayes, a strecth of the Cheshire Lines Railway but no stations, Lyons House, Halewood Farm, Weston House, North End, Georgeson`s Farm, etc. On the reverse are directories of Halewood for 1889, 1905 & 1918. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

In Half a Life, we are introduced to the compelling figure of Willie Chandran. Springing from the unhappy union of a low-caste mother & a father constantly at odds with life, Willie is naively eager to find something that will place him both in & apart from the world. Drawn to Engl&, & to the immigrant & bohemian communities of post-war London, it is only in his first experience of love that he finally senses the possibility of fulfilment. In its humorous & sensitive vision of the half-lives quietly lived out at the centre of our world, V.S. Naipaul`s graceful novel brings its own unique illumination to essential aspects of our shared history. ...

From one of twentieth-century China`s greatest writers & the author of Lust, Caution, this is an unforgettable story of a love affair set in 1930s Shanghai. Manzhen is a young worker in a Shanghai factory, where she meets Shijun, the son of wealthy merchants. Despite family complications, they fall in love & begin to dream of a shared life together
- until circumstances force them apart. When they are reunited after a separation of many years, can they start their relationship again? Or is it destined to be the romance of only half a lifetime? This affectionate & captivating novel tells the moving story of an enduring love affair, & offers a fascinating window onto Chinese life in the first half of the twentieth century. Eileen Chang was born in Shanghai in 1920. She studied literature at the University of Hong Kong but returned to Shanghai in 1941 during the Japanese occupation, where she established her reputation as a literary star. She moved to America in 1955 & died in Los Angeles in 1995. Karen S. Kingsbury taught & studied in Chinese-speaking cities for nearly two decades, & currently lives in Pennsylvania, USA. She has translated Love in a Fallen City for Penguin Classics, as well as other essays & stories by Chang. `A giant of modern Chinese literature` The New York Times ` Eileen Chang is the fallen angel of Chinese literature` Ang Lee `A dazzling & distinctive fiction writer` New York Times Book Review ` Chang`s world is a stark & mysterious place where people strive to find their way in love but often fail under the pressures of family, tradition, & reputation` New Yorker
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Former children`s laureate Michael Morpurgo remembers the post-war Britain of his childhood in this unflinching & deeply poignant tale of the physical & mental scars of war. From a young age, Michael is both fascinated by & afraid of his grandfather. Grandpa`s ship was torpedoed during the Second World War, leaving him with terrible burns. Every time he comes to stay, Michael is warned by his mother that he must not stare, he must not make too much noise, he must not ask Grandpa any questions about his past. As he grows older, Michael stays with his grandfather during the summer holidays, & as he finally learns the story behind his injuries, he gets to know the real man behind the solemn figure from his childhood. Michael begins to see beyond the burns, & this gives him the power to begin healing some of the scars that have divided his family for so long. ...