Eastern Wielkopolska at 1:200, 000 from Höfer Verlag in a series of road maps of areas which used to be part of Germany or the Austro-Hungarian Empire, showing both current & the old German place names. In many places former settlements which now no longer exist are also named. Present road & rail networks are supplemented by historical information, e.g. former railway lines. There is no relief detail apart from spot heights. Forests, nature reserves, national park boundaries & locations of interest are marked, & symbols indicate campsites, historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. * Map legend

Includes:: English.* As the maps have dual place names, the print is rather small, but each title comes with a special magnifying lens attached to the map cover. Also included is a booklet with separate, cross-referenced indexes for each set of names & a street plan of the central part of the area’s main city, showing both old & current street layout.* In this title: *a street plan of central Lódz.

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The West`s domination of world politics is coming to a close. The flow of wealth & power is turning from West to East & a new era of global instability has begun. Easternisation is the defining trend of our age
- the growing wealth of Asian nations is transforming the international balance of power. This shift to the East is shaping the lives of people all over the world, the fate of nations & the great questions of war & peace. A troubled but rising China is now challenging America`s supremacy, & the ambitions of other Asian powers
- including Japan, North Korea, India & Pakistan
- have the potential to shake the whole world. Meanwhile the West is struggling with economic malaise & political populism, the Arab world is in turmoil & Russia longs to reclaim its status as a great power. We are at a turning point in history: but Easternisation has many decades to run. Gideon Rachman offers a road map to the turbulent process that will define the international politics of the twenty-first century.


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Eastney & Milton in 1896 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. Portsmouth is covered by a block of six maps. This detailed map of the Eastney & Milton area of Portsmouth is double-sided for maximum coverage. The main map covers the area from Owen Street, Eastney, eastward to the Langstone Channel, & from Milton Farm southward to the coast. Features include Eastney Barracks, St Andrew`s church, Coastguard Station, West Winner, rifle ranges, Port Royal Cottage, Highland Ward, St James church Milton, etc. On the reverse is a portion of the adjacent sheet 84.05 extending coverage northward to include Lunatic Asylum, Warren Lane area, Baffins & Great Salterns. 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. ...

A collection of over 200 images that aims to bring to life the people & places of this area of Bristol. From the corner shops that grew in abundance in the area in the early part of the twentieth century to the many community groups who gathered together here, this book takes readers on a nostalgic journey around the district. ...

Eastwood & Park Gate Works in 1901 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 an area on the northern fringe of Rotherham, stretching from Eastwood Vale nortward to Park Gate Works, & from Eastwood View westward to Barbot Hall. The Midland Railway & GCR Sheffield & Mexborough line both cross the map with Rotherham Road & Parkgate & Rawmarsh stations. Other features include Car House Colliery, British Wagon Works, Northfield Chemical Works, the southern half of Aldwarke Main Colliery with coke ovens, Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, Basic Slag Manure Works, Park Gate Steel Works, & several little communities along Rotherham Road sandwiched between the works. On the reverse is the Six Inches to the Mile map for 1895 covering a larger area, including Rawmarsh, Eastwood, Aldwarke, Dalton Parva & Thrybergh. 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. ...

There`s nothing more comforting than good, home-cooked food. In ” Easy Comfort Food” you`ll find over 100 recipes to satisfy & sooth from Macaroni Cheese to Chocolate Brownies. Lift your spirits with a bowl of soup or something warm & toasted. Soups & Savoury Snacks is where you will find perfect pick-me-ups including Chicken Noodle Soup & Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwiches. In Supper Dishes you`ll find simple recipes for self-indulgent midweek meals. Try a Creamy Fish Pie or Spaghetti with Meatballs. Bakes, Casseroles & Roasts features recipes ideal for feeding the family. Make a Steak & Mushroom Pie or a Smoky Sausage & Bean Casserole. Moreish Teatime Treats include Extra-crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies, Rocky Road Cupcakes & Fudge Brownies. Wickedly indulgent recipes for Classic Puddings include Lemon Meringue Pie, Blackberry Crumble & Banana Splits with Hot Fudge Sauce. These fuss-free recipes for all of your comfort food favourites are guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone`s face. ...

This is a delightfully illustrated picture word book with over 150 everyday word stickers to add to the pages. It encourages word & picture recognition & matching, & aids vocabulary building for children starting to learn to read. It is a useful & entertaining vocabulary book for English language learners with themes that include animals, the body & clothes, family & friends, food, home, in the town, actions, colours & numbers. ...

Why don't things abroad work the same way as they do at home, especially when they look so familiar? An illustrated phrase book for situations where you don't need words, plus those essential phrases when you do. How were you to know that you could buy your bus ticket at the machine next to the bus stop? & how were you able to understand the different parking restrictions in town? & how would you decide between all the different types of sausage on offer? Find out essential information like this as well as how to decipher hundreds of signs in the streets, on the motorway, in train stations. New generation phrase book combining highly illustrated practical information (specially commissioned photos) together with essential phrases Collins Easy Photo phrase books -- the key to hassle-free travel ...

Much needed solutions to everyday handling problems. Practical tips on how to improve your horse`s manners, making him a pleasure to own & safer to be around. Chapters include how to lead well, how to catch a horse in the field, problem-free loading, training a horse to respect your space & dealing with biting & kicking. ...

One of the most popular cuisines in the world, there is more to Indian cookery than curries, & this is the book to bring its wonderful tastes & aromas into your kitchen. So ditch the jars of ready-made sauces & say goodbye to metal take-away trays, the Easy Indian Cookbook will get you started making delicious, authentic Indian food. Taking you step by step through each recipe, this book will soon give you mastery of this colourful & exotic cuisine. Part 1 introduces you to the world of Indian cooking, explaining the ingredients, equipment, methods & basic preparations such as spices, pulses & rice. Part 2
- the Recipes
- focuses on different cooking methods, giving recipes for starters & snacks, light & main meals, & simple yet exotic desserts. Part 3 gives you a cross-referenced collection of Meal Plans, showing mouthwatering ideas for lunches & dinners, whether you want a warming curry to see you through a chilly winter evening or a sumptuous feast for friends & family. With stunning photography throughout, the Easy Indian Cookbook is the essential one-stop culinary guide for beginners.

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