Catalonia on a large, very detailed road map from the Catalan survey organization, with excellent presentation of the region’s topography, plus an enlargement at 1:125, 000 for the environs of Barcelona. Contours at 100m intervals & relief shading are supplemented by names of mountain ranges, peaks & passes, national parks & protected areas, plus colouring to indicate different types of vegetation. Road network is finely graded in different colours, but shows no driving distances. Cartography of the current edition has been refined & overall background colouring lightened so that minor roads in the mountainous parts of the region are now clearly visible. UTM grid is at intervals of 25km, with margin ticks at 5km. The legend is presented as an extract of from the map with 70 different

Features: roads & railway lines, administrative boundaries, topographic information, etc, numbered & then listed with explanations in Catalan only. The map has no index. An enlargement shows the environs of Barcelona in greater detail. All topographic & road information extends to France & Andorra, to present a good overview of the eastern part of the Pyrenees. Also included is a small map showing the administrative division of Catalonia.

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Catalonia on a large indexed map at 1:275, 000 showing the road network on a base with the region’s administrative subdivisions – the comarques – each presented in a different colour. Names of towns indicate their administrative status and/or the number of inhabitants. The map is designed to show main & secondary routes; smaller local roads are included but difficult to see, as are railway lines. National & regional nature parks are marked & symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including paradors, mountain shelters, churches & monasteries, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index is in a separate booklet. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map

Includes:: a list of the comarques with their area & population, a distance table, plus on the reverse multilingual descriptions of five recommences sightseeing routes.



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Located in the northeast of Spain, Catalonia borders France`s Pyrenees mountains & has a heritage & scenery like no other place in the world. In Catalonia, Jose Pizarro travels from the impressive Gaudi architecture in buzzy Barcelona, to the Roman & Greek ruins in Girona & secluded beaches in Costa Brava to create some of the best-loved dishes from the Catalonian region at home. Starting in the markets, Jose revels in the fresh meat, fish & vegetables, with dishes including classic Patatas Bravas, a delicious Duck Egg & Mushroom Stew, & a Rabbit Rice, typical of the region. From a Roast Chicken with Langoustines, Baby Squid with Mint that`s perfect for spring, to a wintery Civet of Venison with Ceps & Mash, & the delicate Hazelnut & Plum cakes, Jose`s interpretation of the regional flavours will inspire you to get into the kitchen. Set to the backdrop of stunning location photography, Catalonia will make you feel truly transported to this special region. ...

Catalunya is fiercely independent, & packs a lot into a small space. From sampling a crisp, sparkling bottle of cava to exploring magnificent national parks, Catalunya will not fail to entertain. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this flamboyant region of Spain. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Catalunya. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from finding the best nightlife to the top places for winter sports. Detailed maps for Catalunya`s key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Catalunya provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Spain`s most fun-loving regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Catalunya guide has been extracted from Footprint`s Spain Guide.



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Combining how-to manual, buyer`s guide & coffee-table `dream book`, Catamarans covers every aspect of cruising catamarans from the technical details to the luxurious, relaxed lifestyle. The first comprehensive book on cruising cats in more than 10 years, Catamarans will be welcomed by anyone interested in owning or sailing one of these increasingly popular craft. The author reviews basic concepts of multihull design, construction & performance; discusses the latest catamaran developments; & examines multihull seamanship & how it differs from sailing a monohull. He outlines desirable attributes of multihulls, explains what to look for when buying & presents a catalogue of noteworthy production boats illustrated with both photographs & floor plans. This gorgeously illustrated book is the perfect introduction to the possibilities of these exciting sailing machines & an invaluable owner`s guide. ...

Catania Province in a series of handy size road maps from Litografia Artistica Cartografica (LAC) with more minor local roads & tracks than can be found on most regional maps. The series is gradually being changed to a new style of digitally derived cartography, so presentation of adjoining titles may vary. All the maps have hill shading to represent the general relief with spot heights for selected peaks, & show a few more local roads & rough tracks than the other road map series. Intermediate road distances are indicated. Regional, provincial & communal borders are marked, & railways, funiculars, airports, sea ferry links & campsites are shown. The legend is in Italian only. The new, digitally produced editions are indexed & have enhanced, more finely drawn cartography: the hill-shading is less bold, motorway service areas are marked, natural parks are highlighted & an expanded range of symbols indicates various landmarks & sites, e.g. antiquities, churches, etc. Two styles of the new cartography are produced, differing only in the colour of the predominant background shading: grey or yellow/green. Some of the new editions include geographical coordinates for the map corners. The index of localities is on the reverse. This title is now published with digital cartography. ...

Catanzaro Province at 1:200, 000 in a series of handy size provincial road maps from Litografia Artistica Cartografica (LAC) with more minor local roads & country tracks than can be found on most regional maps from other publishers. This title is published with the traditional style LAC cartography.LAC’s provincial series is gradually being changed to a new style of digitally derived cartography, so presentation of adjoining titles may vary. All the maps have hill shading to represent the general relief with spot heights for selected peaks, & show a few more local roads & rough tracks than the other road map series. Intermediate road distances are indicated. Regional, provincial & communal borders are marked, & railways, funiculars, airports, sea ferry links & campsites are shown. The legend is in Italian only. The new, digitally produced editions are indexed & have enhanced, more finely drawn cartography: the hill-shading is less bold, motorway service areas are marked, natural parks are highlighted & an expanded range of symbols indicates various landmarks & sites, e.g. antiquities, churches, etc. Two styles of the new cartography are produced, differing only in the colour of the predominant background shading: grey or yellow/green. Some of the new editions include geographical coordinates for the map corners. The index of localities is on the reverse. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Well, gentlemen, here`s a tale that people have told time & again.. . So begins the title story in this collection of fifty Sicilian folk & fairy tales edited & translated by noted folklore scholar Jack Zipes. But while some of the stories may sound as if they`ve been told time & again such as variations on Cinderella & Puss in Boots many will enchant English-language readers & storytellers for the first time. From ” The Pot of Basil” to ” The Talking Belly, ” ” The Little Mouse with the Stinky Tail” to ” Peppi, Who Wandered out into the World, ” the stories in Catarina the Wise range from simple tales of getting a new dress or something good to eat to fantastical plots for outwitting domineering husbands, rescuing impoverished fathers, or attracting wealthy suitors (frequently the Prince of Portugal). Many feature strong, clever women (usually daughters who become queen). Many are funny; many are wise. Some are very, very strange. As Zipes relates, the true story of their origins is as extraordinary as the tales themselves. Born to a poor family of sailors in Palermo, Giuseppe Pitre would go on to serve with Garibaldi, become a traveling country doctor, & gather one of the most vast collections of folk & fairy tales of the nineteenth century. But while his work as a folklorist rivaled that of the Brothers Grimm, Pitre remains a relative unknown. Catarina the Wise highlights some of the most delectable stories at the heart of his collection. Featuring new, original illustrations, this book is a beautiful, charming treasure for any fan of story, storytelling, & heroines & heroes living happily ever after sometimes. ...

From the best-selling author of All Hell Let Loose comes a magisterial chronicle of the calamity that befell Europe in 1914 as the continent shifted from the glamour of the Edwardian era to the tragedy of total war. In 1914, Europe plunged into the 20th century`s first terrible act of self-immolation- what was then called The Great War. On the eve of its centenary, Max Hastings seeks to explain both how the conflict came about & what befell millions of men & women during the first months of strife. He finds the evidence overwhelming, that Austria & Germany must accept principal blame for the outbreak. While what followed was a vast tragedy, he argues passionately against the `poets` view`, that the war was not worth winning. It was vital to the freedom of Europe, he says, that the Kaiser`s Germany should be defeated. His narrative of the early battles will astonish those whose images of the war are simply of mud, wire, trenches & steel helmets. Hastings describes how the French Army marched into action amid virgin rural landscapes, in uniforms of red & blue, led by mounted officers, with flags flying & bands playing. The bloodiest day of the entire Western war fell on 22 August 1914, when the French lost 27, 000 dead. Four days later, at Le Cateau the British fought an extraordinary action against the oncoming Germans, one of the last of its kind in history. In October, at terrible cost they held the allied line against massive German assaults in the first battle of Ypres. The author also describes the brutal struggles in Serbia, East Prussia & Galicia, where by Christmas the Germans, Austrians, Russians & Serbs had inflicted on each other three million casualties. This book offers answers to the huge & fascinating question `what happened to Europe in 1914?`, through Max Hastings`s accustomed blend of top-down & bottom-up accounts from a multitude of statesmen & generals, peasants, housewives & private soldiers of seven nations. His narrative pricks myths & offers some striking & controversial judgements. For a host of readers gripped by the author`s last international best-seller All Hell Let Loose, this will seem a worthy successor. ...

In the plethora of books published to coincide with the anniversary of the outbreak of The Great War, Max Hastings’ long-standing reputation as a military historian with a long list of titles to his name, especially about WWII, ensured that his account of WWI met with both critical & popular acclaim. The opening chapters describe the descent into the conflict, whilst the bulk of the book deals not only with the Western Front but also provides descriptions of the other theatres of war. The author’s narrative of the early battles will astonish those whose images of the war are simply of mud, wire, trenches & steel helmets. Hastings describes how the French Army marched into action amid virgin rural landscapes, in uniforms of red & blue, led by mounted officers, with flags flying & bands playing. The bloodiest day of the entire Western war fell on 22 August 1914, when the French lost 27, 000 dead. Four days later, at Le Cateau the British fought an extraordinary action against the oncoming Germans, one of the last of its kind in history. In October, at terrible cost they held the allied line against massive German assaults in the first battle of Ypres. The author also describes the brutal struggles in Serbia, East Prussia & Galicia, where by Christmas the Germans, Austrians, Russians & Serbs had inflicted on each other three million casualties. The causes of World War I will always divide the historians; Max Hasings is among those who find overwhelming evidence that Austria & Germany must accept principal blame for its outbreak. ...