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.” ...

One of the titles in a series of topographic maps covering much of north-west Africa, produced as part of the IMW* project in 1960’s. Each map covers an area spanning 6° in longitude & 4° in latitude. There is some variation in colouring & the depiction of terrain, but hill-shading, spot heights & contours are used to show the general relief. Additional graphics show features such as dunes, rock outcrops, cliffs, sand areas, escarpments, marshes, seasonal lakes & watercourses, & areas liable to flooding. Bathymetric contours are also included. Communications detail

Includes:: roads, major trails & railways, although there is some inconsistency in colouring & the extent of classification, e.g. not all maps distinguish seasonal roads. On most maps intermediate road distances are indicated on main routes. Symbols show airports, mosques, mines, oil & gas fields, lighthouses, ruins & significant isolated buildings. Administrative boundaries are marked & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals, with further margin ticks at 1’ intervals. The map legend is in French only on some sheets, & in English & French on others.* The International Map of the World was a project conceived in the early 20th century to compile a world map series at 1:1, 000, 000 through the efforts of participating nations. The value of the program has declined since 1970 & the IMW is no longer regarded as an active international series.

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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 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. ...

The Samba, the carnival, soccer, & the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. For years, this has been how the world saw Brazil (with its area of 3, 286, 469 square miles): beautiful girls, music & the city of Rio protected by the statue of Christ giving His blessing from the top of a mountain. But Brazil is no longer like that; or rather, it`s more than that. Like all the South American countries, it has gone through a period of military dictatorship & been humiliated by unprecedented social inequality, but the Gentle Giant has now raised its head & reacted. Nowadays, despite the death squads, the street children, the favelas (cities of the destitute in cities of the rich) & the disgraceful distribution of wealth, things are beginning to change. Artists, intellectuals & politicians are endeavouring to construct a new Brazil, embarking on the difficult task of economic & social reorganisation. As demonstrated by the magnificent photos in this book, one aspect of the reconstruction is the preservation of a unique cultural & environmental heritage, ranging from the colonial towns of Minas Gerais to the endless Amazon rain forest, from Brasilia, monumental city of the modern era, to Salvador de Bahia, whose ancient splendour is being recovered as a result of restoration work still in progress, from the Amerindians of the forest to the hundreds of races (European, African, Asian, Arab, etc.) who live in the country
- a long voyage that began one fine morning in April 1500 with the arrival of the Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral.
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One of the most dynamic economic & cultural forces of the twenty-first century, Brazil is a remarkable country of diversity & character, with a forward-looking ethos that has ensured its status as a superpower. Combining the natural beauty of the rainforest, the remote territories of its indigenous peoples, the exhilarating mix of cultures to be found on the city streets & the country`s fascinating history, BRAZIL explores
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- every facet of the background & contemporary culture of this remarkable nation. In the accompanying text from Lonely Planet travel writer & expert in Brazilian culture, Regis St. Louis, & foreword from editor-in-chief of National Geographic Brazil, Matthew Shirts, we are authoritatively guided through the earthly paradises of the Amazon & sublime beaches of Bahia, to the Modernist architectural masterpieces of Oscar Niemeyer & the samba rhythms & exotic costumes of carnival, exploring the unique mix of cultures that are the make-up of modern Brazil.BRAZIL is the ultimate guide to South America`s largest & most influential country, which will be at the centre of the world`s attention when it hosts the 2014 FIFA World Cup & the 2016 Olympics.

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