This revised & updated edition of ” Culture Smart! Ukraine” reveals a country in the throes of change. The euphoria of the famous Orange Revolution has vanished. The momentum for reform has been checked & the forces of authoritarianism have returned. Even so, modernization continues apace & people are eager to be seen as European. The recent political instability highlights the contradictions of Ukrainian society. Ukrainians are proud of their roots, & reticent about the traumas of their past; the country participates in international space programs & produces the world`s largest aircraft, but still lives in a world of superstitions. The Ukrainian way of life is intertwined with ancient customs, the old Soviet legacy, & the search for a new European identity. What strikes visitors to this fascinating & important country is the heady mix of ancient history & youthful energy, the resilience of the people, & their generosity of spirit. For the twentieth anniversary of its independence, Ukraine received quite a present--hosting the key matches of Euro 2012. Now it has a game of its own: to show the world that it is a serious player. This new edition of ” Culture Smart! Ukraine” will enable you to visit the country with open eyes. It describes the history that has shaped the Ukrainian psyche, explains present-day values & attitudes, & offers practical advice on what to expect & how to behave. It aims to make you feel at ease, whether you are shopping in a market, dining out, or attending a business meeting. ...

Western Crete at 1:100, 000 on an indexed, GPS compatible road map from Terrain Editions, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with a street plan of central Chania. This title is part of a series which covers Crete in three sheets. The maps have contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by relief shading with spot heights & plenty of names of topographic features such as peaks, mountain ranges, etc. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Road network differentiates between smooth & rough surface local roads, shows driving distances on most local roads, & indicates locations of petrol stations & tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Ferry connections, both along Crete’s southern coast & with the rest of Greece, are also marked. For outdoor activities the maps show selected local footpaths, including the course of E4 long-distance trail, climbing crags, canyoning routes & scuba-diving centres. A range of symbols highlight other places of interest campsites, mountain refuges, archaeological sites, monasteries, etc. The maps have a 5km UTM grid for GPS. The index shows names of towns & villages in both scripts &

Includes:: separate lists of monasteries & archaeological sites. On the reverse is a street plan of the main town in the region, highlighting places of interest, various facilities & selected accommodation. Names of larger streets are in both alphabets; smaller streets are in Greek only. Map legends for both the main map & the street plan include English.

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Couronne, one of two maps covering the site of the Battle of Doiran between British & Greek troops against Bulgarian forces on the Macedonian Front during World War I. Both maps are reproductions by G.H. Smith & Son of the original British Army trench maps at Approx. 7/10th of the original scale"ed against each title. This title, the Couronne map at 1:10, 000 provides an enlargement of the northern part of the Lake Dorjan map, covering the area north-east of the town of Dorjan & showing positions as on 20th August 1918. Its companion map, Lake Dorjan, is at 1:20, 000 & covers the south & south-eastern shore of the lake with the trenches up to 26th June 1917. Both maps have on the reverse extensive notes on Macedonian Front & the involvement of the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment in the Salonikan Campaign of 1915 to 1919.PLEASE NOTE: the publishers, G. H. Smith & Son, also produce a wide range of similar maps for the main battlefields of the Western Front, all listed on our website under France & Belgium. ...

Pablo Simo`s life is a mess. His career as an architect is at a dead-end; reduced to designing soulless office buildings desecrating the heart of Buenos Aires. His marriage seems to be one endless argument with his wife over the theatrics of their rebellious teenage daughter. Everything changes with the unexpected appearance of Leonor, a beautiful young woman living in the apartment of Nelso Jara, a blackmailer murdered & buried in the foundations of a building finished twenty years before. Pineiro once again demonstrates her capacity to reveal the things hidden behind the facades of our existence; human relationships based on habit & cowardice, rather than love; on excessive ambition & personal gain, rather than morality. ...

Catalonia & Aragon at 1:400, 000 in a series of indexed touring maps of Spain from Michelin. The map provides a good presentation of the landscape, highlighting scenic routes & national/regional parks, &

Includes:: street plans of Barcelona, Girona & Zaragoza showing principal sights & facilities, main traffic routes, one way street & pedestrianized areas; each plan has a short index listing main streets. The map also indicates locations with a street plan in the Michelin`s Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Spain & Portugal &

Includes:: a distance/driving times table. Maps in the Michelin’s regional series of Spain have topography indicated by bold relief shading with spot heights & colouring for forested areas. Detailed road information, characteristic of Michelin’s maps,

Includes:: toll & free sections of motorways, road widths, difficult or dangerous roads, restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, level crossings & fords, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations & car ferry routes indicate maximum tonnage. Tourist information

Includes:: paradors & selected campsites, places of interest, scenic routes & viewpoints, sport & leisure facilities, etc. The maps also indicate locations with a street plan in the Michelin`s Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Spain & Portugal. The maps have a grid showing latitude & longitude at intervals of 20’. The index of place name is next to the map. Each title also has street plans of main towns, as indicated in the individual descriptions, & a distance/driving time table. Map legend

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Sold in packs of three, the Cahier is a light notebook which has evolved from the original Moleskine design. It has a heavy-duty cardboard cover & visible stitching on the spine. Plain pages. This version is covered in black kraft paper & measures 13cm x 21cm, with 80 pages, the last 16 of which are detachable. ...

China in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Crete in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Cote d' Azur in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

The latest in the Alphabet Cooking series covering the A to Z of trending cuisines, this fun, easy recipe book features all the essential recipes to give Caribbean cooking a go: jerk ribs / fried okra / macaroni pie / pumpkin curry / chow / rice & peas / creole pelau / saltfish fritters / mackerel rundown / jerk pulled pork / rum punch / coconut toto / callaloo / crab dumplings / cuba libre ...