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
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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. ...

Eckental in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25, 000, with waymarked hiking trails & cycling routes, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Coverage

Includes:: Gräfenberg, Egloffstein, Schnaittach, Simmelsdorf, Betzenstein, Igensdorf. Contours used in this map vary between 5 to 20m according to the terrain, with 20m interval predominantly used for hilly areas. Varied colouring show different types of landscape: woods, vineyards, fields etc. Maps in this series feature extensive overprint highlighting local & long-distance footpaths & cycle routes, including King Ludwig Way or different variants of the Way of St James, indicating their waymarking. Symbols highlight different types of accommodation (campsites, youth hostels, refuges, etc), sport & recreational facilities, various places of interest, etc. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend & all the text are in German only. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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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. ...

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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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. ...

Economics in Minutes condenses key economics concepts into 200 short & easily digested essays. Featuring not only fundamental ideas, such as the role of money & how the stock market works, but also subjects that are increasingly important to us today including unemployment, government debt & corporate tax avoidance. Key topics are succinctly described & accompanied by illustrations, making them simple to read & easy to remember. This convenient little reference guide will allow readers to understand the theories underpinning a subject that affects our lives on a daily basis. Chapters include: Supply & dem&, Globalization, Market failure, GDP & happiness, Risk & uncertainty, Living standards & productivity, Game theory, Economics & culture. ...