South American Handbook 2012 in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

South America is epic
- & so is the Footprint Handbook, now in its 90th edition. Home to the world's highest waterfall, the longest
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South & Central Scotland Postcode District Map at 1:320, 000, encapsulated version, in a series of postcode district maps from Map Marketing showing the boundaries of the first half of the postcode (or the Outward Code). Enlargements show Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle-upon-Tyne in greater detail. Coverage extends north to Dundee, south to Lancaster, & east to Middlesbrough. Map Marketing’s series of postcode district maps covers Great Britain on six titles, each available only as a flat map, either on paper or encapsulated for greater durability. The Area & District boundaries are shown in red, with County & Unitary Authority boundaries displayed in violet. The map base shows motorways plus primary, ‘A’ & ‘B’ roads, & features conurbation shapes highlighting major towns & cities. The maps include all of the postcode changes from the most recent Royal Mail Postcode Update. Some district sheets also contain large scale city plans within the sheet’s catchment area. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

South & Central Scotland Postcode District Map at 1:320, 000, paper version, in a series of postcode district maps from Map Marketing showing the boundaries of the first half of the postcode (or the Outward Code). Enlargements show Edinburgh, Glasgow & Newcastle-upon-Tyne in greater detail. Coverage extends north to Dundee, south to Lancaster, & east to Middlesbrough. Map Marketing’s series of postcode district maps covers Great Britain on six titles, each available only as a flat map, either on paper or encapsulated for greater durability. The Area & District boundaries are shown in red, with County & Unitary Authority boundaries displayed in violet. The map base shows motorways plus primary, ‘A’ & ‘B’ roads, & features conurbation shapes highlighting major towns & cities. The maps include all of the postcode changes from the most recent Royal Mail Postcode Update. Some district sheets also contain large scale city plans within the sheet’s catchment area. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Collected by editor Michael Rosen from London school children or discovered in the country of origin by Oxfam field workers, the international stories in this dazzling anthology
- from countries including Botswana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Vietnam, India & Brazil
- have been illustrated by contemporary artists, capturing the distinctive flavour of each tale.

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Southern Asia Upside Down Wall map, size 43 x 48cm (16.5” x 19” approx), from the Kathmandu-based Himal Southasian publishers with the south on top
- a familiar by now presentation for maps of the world but a novelty for this region! Extending from Sri Lanka to beyond the northern border of Tibet, coverage

Includes:: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan & Afghanistan, plus the Maldives shown on an inset. Main road & rail networks are shown on a plain base with topography indicated by names mountain ranges, peaks, rivers, etc. Within India, Pakistan & Afghanistan the map also shows the boundaries & names of the states/provinces.


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South Atlantic Circuit is the comprehensive reference work for anyone wishing to travel the South Atlantic Ocean & explore the fascinating coastlines of Brazil, Uruguay & Argentina, the South Atlantic Islands, South Africa & Namibia. The preparations required for ocean cruising are covered. Strategies included are winds, currents & routes around the South Atlantic & communications etc. There is also pilotage for major destinations. ...

South Australia in a series of waterproof & tear-resistant state maps of Australia, with enlargements for popular areas & diagrams of main highways. Each title presents the whole of the state on one side, with its rail & road networks. Intermediate driving distances are given on most minor unsealed roads & vehicle tracks are also marked. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted, with the topography indicated by names of mountain ranges, spot heights for main peaks, rivers & lakes. Selected places of interest are marked. On the reverse each title has enlargements of popular areas highlighting tourist routes. Neither the main map nor the enlargements have any geographical coordinates, but all are indexed. Also included are street plans showing accommodation & places of interest, & diagrams of the highways connecting the region ...

Lonely Planet South Australia & Northern Territory is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the sun set over Uluru, see rock art in Kakadu National Park or enjoy the luxury of South Australia`s wine regions; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Outback & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet South Australia & Northern Territory:- Colour maps & images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history,
- Aboriginal Australia, Indigenous art, culture, landscapes, wildlife, wine, festivals & events, etiquette- Over 30 maps- Covers Adelaide, Outback South Australia, Darwin, Uluru, Outback Northern Territory & more



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South Australia at 1:1, 800, 000 on an indexed map from Hema with prominent highlighting of its protected areas & Aboriginal Lands. Coverage extends beyond the state’s northern border to include Uluru/ Ayers Rock & Alice Springs. On the reverse are a street plan of central Adelaide, a map of the city with its suburbs, plus maps of the Adelaide Region, Barossa Valley & the Flinders Ranges. On one side is a map of the whole state extending north to Alice Springs. Graphics indicate the deserts, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. National or state parks & other protected areas & Aboriginal Lands are indicated by colouring. Also marked are the Woomera & Maralinga Prohibited Areas. Road network indicates unsurfaced roads & 4WD tracks. Driving distances are marked most routes. Both the Trans Australian Railway & Central Australian Railway lines are shown & local airports are marked. Icons indicate locations of fuel supplies, caravan parks & camping areas, roadside rest areas, viewpoints & tourist information centres. Various places of interest are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is next to the map together with a distance table. On the reverse the plan of central Adelaide highlights & lists numerous places of interest & selected accommodation. The city is also shown with its suburbs. Enlargement from the main state map show in greater detail the Adelaide region, the Barossa Valley highlighting numerous wineries, plus the Flinders Ranges. A table shows facilities available in the national parks & the map also

Includes:: an extensive list of useful contact details for information centres, etc. To see the list of Hema’s maps of other states of Australia please click on the series link.

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