A guide for armchair travel. From the Egypt of the Pharaohs through the nascent democracies of the Greek islands & city states to the fall of Imperial Rome, the evolution of the Classical World is traced through 50 of its greatest sites, offering insight into their purpose, historical context & creators. Full-colour illustrations throughout. ...

Sweden in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Map No. Q-28 in the ONC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world`s land masses & significant islands at 1:1, 000, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. ONC stands for Operational Navigation Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 1000ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each ONC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE:** * The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us.** Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series.* In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. P-28 in the ONC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world`s land masses & significant islands at 1:1, 000, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. ONC stands for Operational Navigation Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 1000ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each ONC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE:** * The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us.** Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series.* In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Chorley North in 1909 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 northern part of Chorley, stretching from Hollinshead Street northward to Hartwood Hall, & from Park Road eastward to Lower Healey Wood. Features include Talbot Mills, Lower Healey Bleach Works, Lancaster Canal, Heapey Bleach Works, Knowley Top, Botany Bay, Fosterfield Mill, Canal Mill, railway lines & engine shed, Diamond Mills, St Peter`s church, North Street Mills, Chorley Hall Farm, Hartwood Green, etc A commercial directory, entries A to H, is included on the reverse. 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. ...

” The ideal book club companion” Looking for a ‘novel’ gift for your literature-loving friend? We’ve got the ideal book club companion for them. Whether they love writing poetry or prose, Ernestoe Hemingway will give them the courage to put their soul (or sole…) into penning a masterpiece. Even though he says being broken makes you stronger, he won’t unravel at the seams under pressure. You can trust that he’ll be your loyal writing critic & show you there’s nothing to it – all you need is a typewriter & a bandage. With this funny sock character inside your shoes you’ll soon be on your way to winning the Man Footer Prize for literature. ...

” Still Life with a Pair of Socks” For those days when you’ve got creative block & sit staring at a blank piece of paper for hours, Feetasso funny art socks will get your creative juices flowing. With artwork hanging in the Toete Modern, Feetasso will teach you everything you need to know about the Toebism art movement while discussing masterpieces such as ` Still Life with a Pair of Socks`. This artistic character wants to inspire you to ‘brush up’ on your painting skills & will collaborate with you on your next big exhibition. Feetasso cool art socks are a great gift for any budding artist. ...

Southern Finland at 1:250, 000 on a double-sided cycling map from Karttakeskus with both national & local cycling routes, plus extensive tourist information including different types of accommodation. Enlargements show the routes in the Helsinki conurbations with a plan of central Helsinki, Tampere
- Nokia area with a plan of central Tampere, the Turku
- Raisio area with a plan of central Turku, plus across Forssa, Imatra, Heinola, Kouvola/ Kuusankoski, Kouvola/ Keskusta, Kotka, Leppeenranta, Lahti, Hyvinkää, Hameelinna, Kerava, Järvenpää, Pori, Provoo Borga, Salo, & Rauma. Maps in this Outdoor series from Karttakeskus cover southern Finland at 1:250, 000, with the northern part of the country at 1:400, 000. An overprint prominently highlights both national & local waymarked cycling routes, indicating unsurfaced sections, intermediate distances & routes which are part of the Euro Velo network. Enlargements present in more detail the main urban areas. The maps also indicate mountain bike routes, plus selected nature trails & canoeing routes. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry connections are marked. An extensive range of symbols provide additional information: tourist information offices; different types of accommodation (campsites, holiday villages, youth hostels, huts, shelters, etc), sport & recreational facilities & sites including horse riding, canoeing, bird-watching, etc. Topography is shown by contours at 20m intervals with spot heights, plus colouring and/or graphics for marshl&, woodlands, etc. National parks & other protected areas are prominently marked. The maps also show which areas are currently covered by more detailed recreational maps published by Karttakeskus. The maps have both UTM & latitude/longitude grid lines. Each title also

Includes:: information of carrying cycles on public transport & notes on hiking, canoeing & snowmobile trails. Map legend & all the text include English. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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” Gifts for your arty friends” These state of the art socks feature Frida Callus who is best known for her sock-portraits recreated in cotton. If you’ve been searching for gifts for your arty friends, look no further – our funny art socks are the ideal gift for crafty folk & art students. Frida is the best sock friend to take to an art exhibition or when you need some help to start your own self-portrait! ...

The Share Music Adaptor allows two head sets to be used on one portable music player, wherever you are, plane, train, bus or beach. Coming in a stylish design, this contemporary audio signal splitter fits most MP3s, DVDs, CDs, radios & laptops. So share your travel partner’s mp 3 or other music player! ~ Composition = plastic / electrical~ ...