Ecclesfield 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 the village of Ecclesfield north of Sheffield. Features include St Mary`s church, Stock`s Hill, The Wallet, The Cross, St Michael`s Field allotment gardens, Hallamshire Paper Mill, The Hall, Norfolk Foundry, Ecclesfield Common, etc. Coverage extends east to show both Ecclesfield stations (on the Midland & Great Central lines); Butterthwaite, Gibraltar Steel Works, Rainstorth Farm. On the reverse is a directory of Ecclesfield, plus a 1916 railway timetable for the MR`s Sheffield-Barnley line. 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. ...

Eccleshill in 1892 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 village of Eccleshill, east of Bradford, together with the western fringe of Calverley. Coverage stretches from Undercliffe Road eastward to Woodhall Plantation, & from Wellington Road northward to Bank Top. Features include GNR railway with Eccleshill station, St Luke`s church, Union Mills, Fagley Quarry, Woodhall Plantation, Ravenscliffe Wood, Tunwell Mills, Old Mill, Holdsworth Square, Manor Potteries, Gatehouse Farm, Moorside Mill, Radfield Quarry, etc. On the reverse is an 1889 directory of Eccleshill. 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. ...

Map No. 1223, Echallens, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Bundesamt für Landestopographie (swisstopo), covering the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). * Small format sheets (Nos. 1011
- 1374)* Map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). * Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions:* No map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).* Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions:* An overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).
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” As I sat cradling the man`s head, with his blood & brains sticking to my hands, I heard a voice
- my own voice. It was asking
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Petterson`s debut novel, published in English for the first time Twelve-year-old Arvid & his family are on holiday, staying with his grandparents on the coast of Denmark. Dimly aware of the tension building between his mother & grandmother, Arvid is on the cusp of becoming a teenager: feeling awkward in his own skin, but adamant that he can take care of himself. As Arvid cycles down to the beach with its view of the lighthouse, he meets Mogens, an older boy who lives nearby, & together they set out to find fresh experiences in this strange new world. Echoland is a breathtaking read, capturing the unique drift of childhood summers, filled with unarticulated anxiety. ...

The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Eclipse
- Book 3 in the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. As Seattle is ravaged by mysterious killings & a malicious vampire continues
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Large railway map of the Economic Cooperartion Organization (ECO) of Middle Eastern & Central Asian countries from the Gitashenasi Institute showing railway lines in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan, as well as in the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries. Lines are classified according to gauge & include sections under construction. Within Iran & the Central Asian republics intermediate distances between main stations are indicated. Ferry routes across the Black Sea & the Caspian Sea are also shown. The whole of the reverse side is covered by various notes, mainly about the Iranian part of the network. Map legend & all the text is in English. ...

Would you like to: i learn how to install a solar panel on your roof ? i build with cob or straw bales? i learn how to keep bees, or make cider? i see wind & hydro power in action? i learn how to safeguard seed varieties for the future? i take part in a wildlife workshop? Then you need Eco-Centres & Courses! This book gives over 150 places which offer fun days out and/or practical courses on a wide variety of subjects. Whether youire looking for an interesting day out or a wanting to learn more about different aspects of green living, Eco-Centres & Courses has the information you need. Besides listing a large number of courses, Eco-Centres & Courses

Includes:: eco-centres both big & smallosuch as the Eden Project, the Dorset Centre for Rural Skills, the Falmouth Green Centre in Cornwall & the Magdalen Project in Somersetowhere you can meet & talk to people working on the development of sustainable lifestyles, & see demonstrations of eco-technologies.

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Quirky, colourful & fun projects for pre-school kids & their parents to make together. Small children love crafting & creating, & it`s educational as well as enjoyable
- crafting can help develop fine motor skills & teaches small children to follow instructions & work alongside someone else. Kate Lilley`s hugely popular blog, Minieco, grew out of her desire to teach her own kids to be resourceful & use what`s around them for creative play. Parents & kids alike will love the 35 bold, colourful projects featured in the book & divided into sections that include Music, Nature, Sewing, Science & Recycling Bin. The final section contains a list of 50 quick boredom busters that harassed parents can pull out of the bag in an emergency!
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