From a deserted mining camp in the Arctic Circle to the deck of a deep sea trawler, Charles Moseley has explored every corner of the northern lands & seas. In this captivating work, he describes a haunting world, where the voices of the past are never quiet. From his account of the last days of the Viking settlements in Greenland to his own experiences on the melting glaciers of Spitsbergen, he reminds us how deceptive are human ideas of permanence, & how fragile are the systems of these starkly beautiful lands. A study of the literature, history, culture, geography & ecology of the northern regions from Norway to Greenland ...

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. ...

Lattengebirge
- Reiteralm, map No. BY 20, in a series of highly detailed, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25, 000 of the German
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Winter in the Alps is the busiest time of the year. After action-packed days on the slopes, everyone wants a warm, comforting meal to come home to. Snow food is comfort food
- warming you up & giving you energy for a big day out on the slopes. Inspired by the traditions & recipes of his family, the region of Alsace & other winter destinations around the world, Jean-Michel Gerst shares recipes to warm your belly & stir your memories. Featuring beautiful landscape photography of Thredbo, Jean-Michel showcases classic recipes from France & Germany, with his own modern twist & easy enough for everyone to create. You'll be able to cook the best winter food for any time of the day
- whether it's food to fill you up before you hit the slopes, refuelling for a big day on the mountain, winter warmers or sugar hits.

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The Michelin National road map of Latvia at 1:350, 000 scale is ideal for trip & route planning & touring. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some single-lane roads. Unsurfaced roads are indicated. The map is divided by a grid showing latitude & longitude (latitude is marked every 15 ...

The Michelin National road map of Latvia at 1:350, 000 scale is ideal for trip & route planning & touring. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some single-lane roads. Unsurfaced roads are indicated. The map is divided by a grid showing latitude & longitude (latitude is marked every 15 ...

Road map of Latvia at 1:460, 000 with street plans of Riga at 1:8, 000 & its Old Town in greater detail at 1:4, 000, plus an enlargement of the capital’s environs on a double-sided map from ITMB. On one side is the plan of Riga, indexed, highlighting locations of numerous hotels, restaurants, cultural institutions, etc. Tram, bus & trolleybus routes are shown with stops & line numbers. The Vecriga, the capital’s Old Town & a UNESCO World heritage site, is shown in greater detail on a large inset at 1:4, 000. ITMB acknowledges the contribution of the Latvian publishers Jana Seta (well represented on Stanfords’ website) in preparation of this plan. Also provided is a diagram of the city’s tram routes & a road map of Riga’s environs at 1:300, 000. On the reverse is an indexed map at 1:460, 000 showing Latvia’s road & rail networks. National parks & numerous nature reserves are highlighted. The map has latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. ...

Cycling map of the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania, from the Latvian publishers Celotajs with descriptions of 9 cycling routes & 240 places of interest. The 49 x 51cm panel with the map presents the three countries at 1:1, 200, 000 with reference numbers of the routes & the sights overprinted on the network of main road & rail connections, making the map more suitable for general holiday planning. The accompanying list of 240 places of interest is arranged by country. On the reverse each of the nine recommended routes is presented with a description, details of suggested duration, road surface, adjoining other cycling options, etc. Map legend & all the text include English. Current edition of this title is accompanied by a 102-page 2013 guide to Country Holidays in Latvia. Trilingual descriptions, accompanied by icons which provide more information, are grouped into sections covering best sights, accommodation, pubs, recreational facilities, etc. The text

Includes:: English.

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Latvia at 1:500, 000 on a map from the country`s leading cartographic publisher Jana Seta, with plans showing access routes & main streets in Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Liepaja, Rezekne Ventaspils & Valmiera. The map shows the country’s road network, including selected gravel roads & country tracks, indicating locations of petrol stations & border crossings, with driving distances on main & most secondary routes. Railway lines are shown with main stations. Picturesque towns or villages, national parks or protected areas & other places of particular interest are highlighted & locations of campsites are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse is an index & maps of Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Liepaja, Rezekne Ventaspils & Valmiera showing access routes & main streets. Also included is a distance table.

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Latvia at 1:700, 000 on awaterproof & tear-resistant, indexed road map from the Riga-based publishers Jana Seta, with a plan of transit routes across Riga plus a distance table. The map presents the country’s road & rail networks, showing driving distance on main roads & highlighting towns & other locations of special interest. National parks & other protected areas are marked. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15’ & 30‘ intervals respectively. The index is on the reverse. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a plan of Riga indicating main traffic arteries across the capital & locations of petrol stations, plus a table with driving distances.

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