This title comes with introductions by Margaret Atwood & David Bradshaw. Far in the future, the World Controllers have created the ideal society. Through clever use of genetic engineering, brainwashing & recreational sex & drugs all its members are happy consumers. Bernard Marx seems alone harbouring an ill-defined longing to break free. A visit to one of the few remaining Savage Reservations where the old, imperfect life still continues, may be the cure for his distress... Huxley`s ingenious fantasy of the future sheds a blazing light on the present & is considered to be his most enduring masterpiece. ...

Map No. 2522, Bray, in South Africa’s official topographic survey at 1:250, 000 from the country’s national survey organization, the Chief Directorate of Surveys & Mapping. The maps have altitude colouring & contours at 50m or 100m intervals, depending on the map edition, plus spot heights. Deserts, marshes, dry pans, perennial & seasonal water features, etc, as well as protected areas are shown. The maps present the country’s road & rail networks & include the usual information expected on topographic mapping at this scale, although in more rapidly developing areas road information may not necessarily be up to date. Also indicated are magisterial district & provincial boundaries. Latitude & longitude values are shown in the margins at 5` intervals together with South African grid co-ordinates. Typically, each sheet covers an area of one degree of latitude & two degrees of longitude. The projection used is Gauss Conformal. The legend is in English & Afrikaans. ...

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. ...

Map No. 2408E, Bray-sur-Somme, in IGN’s excellent, detailed topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000. The top half of this map covers the south-eastern part of the front lines of the Battle of the Somme in World War I, from Fricourt eastwards including Mametz, Longueval with the memorial to the South African troops, Delville Wood & Guillemont. Although not specifically designed to show WWI memorial sites & best used in conjunctions with one of the specialist maps of the Western Front or the Battle of the Somme, maps in the IGN 1:25, 000 series are ideal for locating access to the numerous small British war cemeteries & memorials scattered across this area. The map is contoured, GPS compatible & shows all the features expected of topographic mapping at this scale. Map legend is in French only. To see the full description of IGN’s 1:25, 000 topographic survey of France & the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Please note: the main section of the Battle of the Somme front line north of Albert, from Aveluy Wood northwards, is covered by map No. 2407O (Thiepval, Beaumont-Hamel, Gommecourt, etc); coverage directly west of this map is on the north-eastern corner of sheet 2408O. ...

When you think Brazil, you think Carnival an explosion of colors & flavors. BRAZA is no different, full of vibrant traditional Brazilian dishes that will have you experiencing the carnival atmosphere in the comfort of your own home. With 80 authentic recipes, BRAZA will help you to discover the explosive tastes of Brazilian food & cooking from sizzling Churrascarias, to street food, to family inspired dishes, with an introduction into the Brazilian people & cultures as experienced by Brazilian chef & author, Andre Felicio.” ...

Brazil in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Brazil in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Brazil Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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Brazil is one of the four new global super powers with its vast natural resources & burgeoning industries. Half a continent in size & a potent mix of races, religions & cultures, of unexplored wildernesses & bustling modern cities, it is also one of the few countries Michael Palin has never fully travelled. With the next Olympics to be held in Rio in 2016 & the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, international attention will be on the country as never before. Michael Palin`s timely book & series take a closer look at a remarkable new force on the world scene. From the Venezuelan border & the forests of the Lost World, where he encounters the Yanomami tribe & their ongoing territorial war with the gold miners, Michael Palin explores this vast & disparate nation in his inimitable way. He journeys into the heart of the Amazon rainforest. He travels down the north-east coast to meet the descendants of African slaves with their vibrant culture of rituals, festivals & music. He visits the shanty towns of Rio & the beaches of Copacabana & Ipanema. He goes to Sao Paolo, where the rich commute by helicopter. He travels south to meet German & Japanese communities, meets supermodels in the making & wealthy gauchos in the Pantanal before ending his journey at the spectacular Iguacu Falls. ...

Set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, Brazil's striking Modernist architecture has long garnered international acclaim. But these well-known works are not fully reflective of the built environment of Brazil, & in this volume, Richard Williams unearths the surprisingly rich & influential architectural heritage of Brazil. Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, Williams focuses on key issues such as the use of historic architecture, the importance of leisure & luxury, the role of the favela as a backdrop & inspiration for development, the growth of cities, & the legacy of Brazil's Modernist architecture. He examines the variety of Modernist works in Brazil, including those by renowned architects such as Niemeyer & Costa & many others, including Roberto Burle Marx, Vilanova Artigas, Lina Bo Bardi, the Arquitectura Nova group & Paolo Mendes da Rocha. Williams also focuses on more recent buildings by architects including Jaime Lerner, Joao Filgueiras Lima & Ruy Ohtake & considers the future of Modernist architecture in Brazil. From the designated world heritage site of Brasilia, a capital city that was planned from the ground up, to the installation work of artists such as Helio Oiticica, Brazil explores in depth the origins & complex meaning of Brazil's architectural Modernism. At a moment when the role of Latin America in global business & culture is growing in importance & attention, Brazil is an essential read for all scholars of architecture & Latin American history. ...