The Blue Ridge Parkway along the Appalachian Mountains on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:800, 000 from the National Geographic in their Destination Map series with highlighting for protected areas & recreational facilities, tourist notes, etc. On one side the main map shows the course of the Parkway & connecting roads in the Appalachian Mountains, with coverage extending out to show road access from Washington DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Charlotte, Knoxville & Charleston. Symbols highlight numerous places of interest & various facilities, both along the Parkway itself & in the adjoining areas. Also marked in the course of the Appalachian Trail long-distance footpath. Topography is indicated by light relief shading, with colouring for the boundaries of different protected areas including the Shenandoah & the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks which are also presented in greater detail on two accompanying insets. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 1° intervals & is surrounded by notes with descriptions of various places of interest, cross-referenced to the map. On the reverse there areas are notes about the region’s history, places to visit, recreational possibilities, etc, plus a table of facilities in state parks near the Parkway & a list of Visitor Centres. To see other titles in this series please click on the series list. ...

Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile scenic route along the Appalachian Mountains, from Waynesboro in Virginia to the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, on a laminated concertina map from the Universal Map at 1:1, 000, 000 approx. The map, presented in a handy double-sided concertina format, shows the Blue Ridge Parkway with the network of surrounding highways. The route itself is annotated with 10-mile markers & indicates rest areas, services & visitor centres. Along the route & in the surrounding countryside symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites, waterfalls, gemstone mines, museums, etc. Colouring indicates the numerous protected areas such as national forests & state parks. Each side of the map

Includes:: an elevation profile of the route. The map is indexed &

Includes:: brief notes about the route, the speed limit, etc.



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This full-colour guide to road tripping along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Includes:: vibrant photos & helpful planning

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Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile scenic route along the Appalachian Mountains from Waynesboro in Virginia to the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, on a laminated concertina map from the Universal Map at 1:1, 000, 000 approx. The map is double-sided & shows the Blue Ridge Parkway with the network of surrounding highways. The route itself is annotated with 10-mile markers & indicates rest areas, services & visitor centres. Along the route & in the surrounding countryside symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites, waterfalls, gemstone mines, museums, etc. Colouring indicates the numerous protected areas such as national forests & state parks. Each side of the map

Includes:: an elevation profile of the route. The map is indexed &

Includes:: brief notes about the route, the speed limit, etc.



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The Danube is Europe`s Amazon. It flows through more countries than any other river on Earth
- from the Black Forest in Germany
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The ideal desk accessory for anyone needing a bit of escapism without even having to leave your chair, the Insight Blue Sea 10cm (4) Globe is a compact yet remarkably detailed desktop globe mounted on an attractive & a curiously addictive swivel-&-tilt base. With high-quality metal globe construction, stylish & stable weighted base & clearly defined political cartography with up-to-date political boundaries & place names, this little marvel makes a perfect addition to any desk, whether used as an educational aid for children or as a stress-buster at work. ...

The Blue Sea 10cm (4) Globe from Insight Guides is the ideal desk accessory for anyone needing a bit of escapism, without having to leave the chair. This is a compact yet remarkably detailed desktop globe mounted on an attractive & a curiously addictive swivel-&-tilt base. It features high-quality construction, stylish & stable weighted base & clearly defined political cartography with up-to-date political boundaries & place names. This little marvel makes a perfect addition to any desk, whether used as an educational aid for children or as a stress-buster at work. ...

Blue Shoes & Happiness by Alexander Mc Call Smith should see Precious Ramotswe, who is finally & happily married to Mr J. L. B. Matekoni, settling into a more sedate life but no sooner has she settled into the married state than she finds herself looking into several troublesome matters at once. She sets out to investigate a blackmail case at the government catering college, & an unpleasant atmosphere of witchcraft down on the Mokolodi Game Reserve. & then there are weighty philosophical questions to consider, such as whether it is right to find happiness in small things, like a new pair of blue shoes or a sunset over the Kalahari. ...

It was a moment of mad impulse when John Humphrys decided to buy a semi-derelict cottage & a building site on a plot of land overlooking the Aegean. After all, his son Christopher was already raising his family there so he would help build the beautiful villa that would soon rise there. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. John was to spend much of the next four years regretting his moment of madness Sometimes comic, at other times infuriating, here father & son tell a story by turns hilarious & revealing about a country that intrigues & infuriates in equal measure. ...

A pocket-sized travel guide aimed at first-time travellers with an emphasis on the natural history of the destination. In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights & the natural environment, with details on where & how to explore nature & the wildlife of the country. The second section looks at significant locations with information for each on cultural sites, interesting architecture, local food & customs, plants & animals, activities, & shopping opportunities. The final section contains all of the practical information needed both before & during a stay. Blue Skies Travel Guides have everything you need to help you make the most of your trip whether for a family holiday, an activity trip, a birdwatching tour or a relaxing beach vacation. ...