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 at 1:500, 000 from the locally based Baki Kartoqrafiya Fabriki on a contoured map showing the country’s road & rail networks, oil & gas pipelines, internal administrative divisions, etc. Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals with additional relief shading & spot heights. Colouring and/or graphics indicate deserts, swamps & marshl&, different types of forests, etc. Coastal waters have bathymetric contours & show locations of oil/gas rigs. Road network

Includes:: local roads, gives driving distances on main routes & indicates border crossings. On roads across mountain passes altitude & opening months are marked. Railway lines are shown with stations & coastal ferry routes are included. Also marked are oil & gas pipelined. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 20’ & 30’ respectively. Map legend is in Azeri only.

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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. ...

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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Map No. G-5A in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus 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, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Azerbaijan`s Soviet & post-Soviet political history has been tumultuous & varied, particularly with regard to the struggle for independence, democracy & sovereignty. Suha Bolukbasi here illustrates how post-Stalin resilience, the tolerance shown toward subtle nationalist expression & Gorbachev`s relaxation of central control from Moscow were all-in-part responsible for the initial emergence of a more liberal atmosphere in Azerbaijan. As a result, issues such as Moscow`s responsibility for environmental degradation, the depletion of Azerbaijan`s oil, & unfavourable terms of trade have all begun to be freely discussed. However, the Azerbaijan-Armenia dispute over Karabagh has had a dramatic impact on the political discourse. The dispute has become not only an international conflict, but one which involves the lives of more than one million refugees. This book shows how Azerbaijan`s recent political history
- both domestic & international
- has influenced the development of the country & the history of the surrounding region.

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Azilal
- M` Goun region in a series of GPS compatible maps at 1:160, 000 published by EWP & West Col Productions & covering Morocco’s
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