In a big Arabian city, an orphan boy is forced to work as a camel jockey
- a dangerous job he doesn`t like. But a new friendship
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One of the maps in the topographic survey of Peru from the country’s national survey organization, Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Contours are at 25m intervals & colouring/symbols indicate different types of terrain & vegetation. Some of the maps may contain small blank spaces representing as yet unmapped areas. Each sheet covers 30’ latitude by 30’ longitude. The maps have a 1km UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1’. Publication dates vary; most maps were published in 1960s to 1990s, with some sheets revised more recently. Map legend is in Spanish only, except in the more recent editions which also include English. ...

Azarbayejan-e-Gharbi Province & Orumiyah City on a double-sided map from the Gitashenasi Institute with dual script names, English legend & tourist information. On one side is a road map of the province at 1:680, 000, showing road & rails networks, & annotated with symbols making locations of petrol stations, tourist accommodation, & various places of interest. Names of main towns are in both Arabic & Roman alphabets, smaller locations & other information such a peak heights are in Arabic only. Also included is a distance table & notes about the province: brief in English & longer in Farsi. On the reverse is a street plan of Orumiyeh City at 1:19.600, annotated with symbols highlighting various facilities & places of interest, Names of main streets & districts are in both scripts. The plan has no index, but

Includes:: a list of hotels, plus notes in Farsi only. Map legends for both sides include English.

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Set in the 5th century AD, Azazeel is the exquisitely crafted tale of a Coptic monk`s journey from Upper Egypt to Alexandria & then Syria during a time of massive upheaval in the early Church. Winner of the Arab Booker Prize, Azazeel highlights how the history of our civilization has been warped by greed & avarice since its very beginnings & how one man`s beliefs are challenged not only by the malice of the devil, but by the corruption with the early Church. In sparse & often sparkling prose that reflects the arid beauty of the Syrian landscape, Azazeel is a novel that forces us to re-think many of our long-held beliefs & invites us to rediscover a lost history. ...

Attractive map of the country, showing physical relief & communication information
- roads, railways, canals. Intermediate driving
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Azerbaijan in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

More than just a travel guide for visitors, the complete residents` guide to Azerbaijan is for residents, ex-pats & tourists alike. About this series: Detailed & illustrated guides providing not only information for visitors but also for those moving to or living in the destination. Written by residents, for residents, these guide books are packed full of full-colour photographs. The guides are divided with information on becoming a resident; relocating & setting up a home; history & culture; exploring the area; nightlife & activities; shopping; eating & drinking; indexed full-colour maps to help you navigate your way. The books are fully-indexed & also include a wealth of contact information including emergency telephone numbers, websites & phone numbers. ...

This dictionary & phrasebook

Includes:: a dictionary of over 4, 000 entries, plus an introduction to basic

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Azerbaijan at 1:400, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided indexed map from Reise-Know-How. The map covers Azerbaijan & its Nakhchivan enclave; the armistice boundary of Nagorno-Karabakh is clearly marked, indicating open or closed border crossings, & where appropriate both Azeri & Armenian names of location are shown. Coverage

Includes:: eastern Armenia & south-eastern Georgia with Tbilisi. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc, plus boundaries of national parks & other protected areas. Road network

Includes:: selected unsurfaced local roads & tracks, & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airfields are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are presented with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including locations with tourist accommodation, cultural heritage, beaches, etc. Also marked are oil wells & pipelines. Longitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.





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Azerbaijan in Trailblazer’s Adventure Travel Guide series; encompassing a range of guides dedicated to adventurous activities in a range of worldwide destinations. The series

Includes:: outdoor activities such as cycling, motorcycling & overland treks through a wide variety of demanding landscapes, including the Himalaya, Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the Sahara & the Silk Road. Each title in the series provides comprehensive pre-trip advice, including guidance on choosing a bike or mode of transport, route options, when to go, costs & money & health & safety considerations. Extensive route information is provided to guide travellers through the region’s most impressive sites in the most practical way. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Adventure Travel Guides feature unique h&-drawn GPS maps which show the distances between towns & villages, altitudes, places to eat & accommodation, water sources, fuel stations & points of interest along the way. Dedicated town & city guides are included throughout the guide, with advice for travellers on all budgets of recommended places to stay, places to eat & drink & what to see & do. Appendices also give information on subjects such as emergency medical facilities, basic language, embassies & general advice on adventure travel through the region & area.

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