Bolivia in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Bolivia on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant overview map from the Buenos Aires-based de Dios designed to highlight the country’s 100 best places of interest with descriptions provided on the reverse, plus a plan of central La Paz. On one side is a basic road map of the whole country at 1:2, 500, 000 with the far eastern part shown as an inset, annotated with 100 colour markers cross-referenced to the information panels on the reverse. The map shows the network of main roads connection & local airports, & prominently highlights the country’s national parks. An index & a small street plan of central La Paz are included. The reverse side is taken by descriptions of Bolivia’s 100 “must see” sites, many illustrated with colour photos. Also provided is a calendar of main festivals. All the text is in English. ...

Bolivia in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Bolivia Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Bolivia Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Bolivia at 1:1, 300, 000on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, glaciers, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges, geysers, salt pans & marshes. Road network indicates unsurfaced sections of main roads,

Includes:: local tracks, & gives driving distances on main & secondary roads. Ferry connections on Lake Titicaca are also marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites & selected hotels, archaeological remains, viewpoints, thermal spas, etc. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1º & an extensive index of localities which lists national parks & nature reserves separately. Map legend

Includes:: English. ” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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This title is more than twice as many maps as our nearest competitor. The features include: expanded coverage of activities from mountaineering to jungle trekking including a dedicated Outdoors chapter; more off-the-beaten-track location coverage that helps readers go further; expanded volunteering information; DIY content that enables travellers to find their own adventures; discerning sleeping, eating, entertainment & tour listings for travellers on any budget; richer cultural content gives excellent insight into Bolivia's indigenous heritage; & the most comprehensive language section of any travel guide, with phrases in Spanish, Quechua & Aymara. ...

Hiking maps of the Cordillera Real produced by the German & Austrian Alpine Clubs. Physical relief is shown by contours at 40m intervals, spot heights & hill-shading. Further graphics show natural terrain features e.g. rock faces, glaciers, swamps & forests. Varying grades of road are shown, including dirt tracks & footpaths. UTM coordinates are given in the margins, plus latitude & longitude ticks at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish & German only. ...

Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50, 000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:50, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 37.5 x 40km. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). An unusual feature of this survey is the colouring indicating buildings below or above two storeys high & “leisure/holiday homes”. The maps indicate privately maintained roads & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Bollington in 1907 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the village of Bollington, stretching from the railway station eastward to High Cliff & Ingersley Hall. Features include the village centre, St John`s church, Oak Bank Print Works, Lower Mill, Clarence Mill, River Dean, iron foundry, Waterhouse Mills, Adelphi Mill, Sowcar, etc. Coverage extends south to Kerridge & Gag Quarry. Other features include Waulkmill, Ingersley Vale Bleach Works, Rainow Mill, Ingersley Hall, Hollin Hall, Hurst Quarry etc. On the reverse is an 1896 directory of Bollington. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...