Essen in 1944 in the Alan Godfrey series of reproductions of British War Office survey maps first published in 1945 prior to the Allied occupation of the area. The map is dominated by the city of Essen, a small medieval walled city that developed into an industrial powerbase with the growth of the Krupp works in the 19th century. The Krupp works are inevitably a major feature, close to the city centre, but the map also shows many railways & collieries, providing a fascinating picture for all interested in the industrial development of the Ruhrgebiet. Other areas shown include Steele (a separate town until 1929), Stoppenberg, Frillendorf, Kray, Schonnebeck, Hinsel, Huttrop, Bergerhausen, Altenhof Estate, Rüttenscheid, Rellinghausen, Altendorf, Schönebeck, Fulerum, Frohnhausen, the charming Margaretenhöhe Estate, Altendorf, Borbeck, southern part of the Zollverein Mine (now a World Heritage site), Friedrich Ernestine Mine, Königin Elisabeth Mine, hutted camps, tramways, loco depot, marshalling yards, Altenessen station etc. By 1944, of course, Essen lay in ruins following incessant British bombing raids, but this map shows all the industry before this devastation. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. This series of reproductions from Alan Godfrey covers the major industrial area east of the Rhine that

Includes:: Bochum, Cologne, Dortmund, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen & other towns, with their great network of railways & industries. The maps are taken from the British War Office 1:12, 500 plans & reduced at Approx. 1:19, 000. Published in 1945, prior to the Allied occupation of the area, the maps are especially good at showing industry, collieries & transport. They are not bombing maps
- indeed, they make clear that allowance is not made for bomb damage
- but show the areas with all their industrial sites & railways largely as they were before the bombing raids of 1943-44. The maps have additional information added by British intelligence. This is normally accurate but allowance must be made for the `fog of war` & occasional spelling mistakes, etc. Each title has on the reverse a specially written introduction to the area in English, with a shorter text in German. Map legend is in English only.



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Falk, one of Germany`s leading publishers of street plans, produce their town plans in two different formats. Falk Extra plans are folded in a standard way, where the whole map can be opened to view the entire area it covers. For larger cities, the same mapping is also published with a special folding system designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps. The plans, which cover towns with their outer suburbs, indicate main landmarks & public buildings & show all the public transport facilities, one way streets & car parks. Plans of lager cities include a separate map of the town centre at a more detailed scale & a diagram of the underground & the suburban rail network. The plans also show the postal divisions & have an extensive street index which, where appropriate, shows individual postal codes for each street. Map legend

Includes:: English. Falk Extra plans also include on the reverse a road map of the surrounding area.

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Street plan of the Essen conurbation in Falk’s Special Fold format, designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps, others simply hate them!* About Falk street plans:* The plans indicate main landmarks & public buildings & show all the public transport facilities, one way streets & car parks. Plans of larger cities include a separate diagram of the public transport network & an enlargement of the town centre at a more detailed scale. The plans also show postal divisions & have an extensive street index which, where appropriate, shows individual postal codes for each street. * Map legend

Includes:: English.* Falk street plans are published in three different map formats, plus in a series of regional street atlases.* Falk Extra* plans are folded in a standard way, where the whole map can be opened to view the entire area it covers. In most plans on the reverse is a road map of the surrounding area. Latest editions have a UTM grid.* Falk Special Fold* plans, published only for larger cities, have a folding system designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps, others simply hate them!* Falk City Plans*, published only for main cities, use the same mapping but cover a smaller area then the Extra plans & have a larger map of the city centre.

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BKB Verlag’s guide to Essen is specially designed for business trips & short trips, aiming to show you the best of the city in just 3 days. Pocket-sized & printed with full-colour photos, the guide is broken down into 4 sections, one for each day & a final chapter on ‘services’. Each day section has been arranged like a diary, so that the sights are described in the order of a potential itinerary, making you get the most out of what you see. A small map precedes each day, showing the recommended route to take for the sights within the chapter; the maps themselves are very basic, & would be better used as a general overview of the area. The final section is over 20 pages of listings & descriptions of cafes, restaurants, local culture, hotels, museums, nightlife, shopping & more. ...

Existential Edinburgh is a personal journey through a city that has for centuries inspired many. An exploration, an evocation of the city`s past & present it weaves together personal experience, memory & history. It takes the reader beyond the city`s historic centre, looking out to surrounding areas that are inseparable from Edinburgh`s story. There are companions on this journey, well-known figures from the past & the not so well-known. ...

` The best poet in America` Jean Genet ` He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels` Leonard Cohen The definitive collection from a writer whose transgressive legacy & raw, funny, acutely observant writing has left an enduring mark Here is Bukowski eating walnuts & scratching his back, rolling a cigarette while listening to Brahms, showering with Linda in the mid-afternoon. Here is Bukowski knowing that the secret is beyond him, that people who never go crazy live truly horrible lives, that there`s a bluebird in his heart that wants to get out. Here is Bukowski at his most hilarious & heart-breaking, his most raw & profound; here is Bukowski at his best. ...

Learning the essentials of French couldn`t be easier! This short language course will have you speaking the basics of French in just over 2 hours, before or even as you travel! So sit back, relax & listen to Paul Noble`s soothing voice help you learn the key skills that you need to speak French with complete confidence. * Ideal for learning a language for travel * Learn & remember the essential phrases you need * No need to write notes or try to remember *

Includes:: a downloadable booklet to help you extend your knowledge * Thousands of Paul Noble`s students can attest to the success of his method

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Diving is a popular hobby that attracts more enthusiasts every year, & many divers are keen to record the wonders they see underwater. In this beautifully illustrated, practical guide, underwater photography gurus Larry & Denise Tackett draw on their years of experience & learning to share everything the snorkeller & diver needs to know to capture the beautiful diversity of life beneath the sea. Underwater

Includes:: essential advice on choosing the right equipment, & in straightforward language discusses lighting, creative composition, making the most of a subject & macrophotography, showing how the basic principles of photography change when shooting underwater. Underwater

Includes:: practical exercises, reassuring advice, illuminating anecdote, &, of course, awe-inspiring photographs. Perfect for those new to underwater photography, it also offers both inspiration & up-to-date new techniques for the more advanced.



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Learning the essentials of Italian couldn`t be easier! This short language course will have you speaking the basics of Italian in just over 2 hours, before or even as you travel! So sit back, relax & listen to Paul Noble`s soothing voice help you learn the key skills that you need to speak Italian with complete confidence. * Ideal for learning a language for travel * Learn & remember the essential phrases you need * No need to write notes or try to remember *

Includes:: a downloadable booklet to help you extend your knowledge * Thousands of Paul Noble`s students can attest to the success of his method

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Unforgettable artwork, heavenly villages, island paradises, dream cities...there are so many reasons to visit Italy that deciding where to go & what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Essential Italy takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect Italian experiences by compiling the top choices chosen by Fodor's army of Italy-based writers. The major attractions of the big three--Rome, Venice, & Florence--are given at-a-glance treatment, alongside top itineraries, Best Bets for restaurants & lodging, & what to do whether on your own or with the kids. Our user-friendly Experience chapter helps in planning for the most memorable trip, cueing you in to Top Attractions, Top Experiences, Italy Today, What's New, & a multitude of other information. Easy-to-scan recommendations run the gamut from alfresco dining in Venice to the art treasures of Florence; how to trek the Cinque Terre; & where to find the best beaches along the Amalfi Coast. ...