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. ...

Corinne Hoffman describes her return to Switzerland & the difficulties that faced her there, detailing how she built a new life for herself & her daughter & overcame all obstacles with the same courage & optimism with which she faced the demands of her life in the Kenyan outback. ...

Ian Fleming could not have imagined a better place to set his latest thriller: an upstart mini-state at the edge of Europe, Transnistria is a nowherel&, a Soviet museum occupied by Russian peace-keepers near the Black Sea. Its oligarchs in Adidas tracksuits hunt wild boar with AK-47s. Its young people train for revolution at the Che Guevara High School of Political Leadership. Its secret factories have supplied arms to Chechnya & electrical cable to Iran`s Bushehr nuclear power plant. Its isolation & tiny size belie the real threat it poses to the West. To many observers Transnistria is the North Korea of Europe. Yet its new president has launched a cunning coup of political marketing, appointing as his top ministers personable young women like the Facebook-savvy Cheryl Cole lookalike Foreign Minister, sexing-up the republic`s image abroad, & using their glitter to obscure this internationally unrecognised non-state`s shadowy past. Now ambassadors & foreign ministers are queuing up to meet them. Rory Mac Lean & Nick Danziger, two of Europe` s most intrepid travellers & chroniclers, document life in the only country in the world not to have recognised the collapse of the Soviet Union. Readers will find themselves truly back in the USSR
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Jools Walker jumped back into cycling aged twenty-eight after a ten-year absence from the saddle. Shortly after rediscovering the joy of life on two wheels, she was diagnosed with depression & then, in her early thirties, hit by a mini-stroke. Yet, through all of these slow punctures one constant remained: Jools` love of cycling. Throughout Back in the Frame, Jools provides both inspiration & practical advice, & narrates her story of falling back into cycling. She also introduces the reader to the people who have ridden alongside her, especially the female trailblazers making their mark on the cycling industry. ...

DK Eyewitness Back Roads Australia driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants & intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of this magical region with all the practical information you could need, from road conditions & length of drive to parking information & opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems & authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge & loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach & children's attractions, to wine & cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels & guesthouses & charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. The guide is full-colour throughout, with a pull-out map for easy navigation between tours & even postcode information for use with ' Sat Nav'. Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Australia. ...

DK Eyewitness Back Roads California is the ultimate driving travel guide which will take you via scenic routes to discover charming towns, local restaurants & intimate places to stay. Alongside all the practical information you could need, from road conditions & length of drive to parking information & opening hours, DK Eyewitness Back Roads California will help you unearth the real soul of California. Pick from twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, which reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems & authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge & loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach & children`s attractions, to wine & cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels & guest houses & charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. DK Eyewitness Back Roads California has gorgeous photographs throughout, with a pull-out map for easy navigation between tours & even zip code information for use with your Sat Nav. You can discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads California. ...

DK Eyewitness Back Roads France is the ultimate driving travel guide which will take you via scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants & intimate places to stay. Alongside all the practical information you could need, from road conditions & length of drive to parking information & opening hours, DK Eyewitness Back Roads France will help you unearth the real soul of France. Pick from twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, which reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems & authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge & loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach & children`s attractions, to wine & cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels & guesthouses & charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. DK Eyewitness Back Roads France has gorgeous photographs throughout, with a pull-out map for easy navigation between tours & even postcode information for use with your Sat Nav. Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads France. ...

Take to the open road with Back Roads France & discover 24 leisurely drives through the country`s beautiful villages & stunning ...

Take to the open road with DK Eyewitness Travel Back Roads Germany & discover its hidden gems on 25 leisurely drives through the country`s diverse landscape, from the windy Baltic Coast to the remote valleys of the Black Forest. DK Eyewitness Travel Back Roads Germany is packed with practical information (including postcodes for use with GPS), rules of the road, driving tips & ideas for outdoor activities, wine-tasting & river trips. Plus, there are recommendations for the best-value hotels & restaurants specialising in regional produce, & a sturdy pull-out map of Germany with distance chart & index. ...

Take to the open road with Back Roads Great Britain & discover 25 leisurely drives through the country`s beautiful villages & stunning ...