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. ...

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. ...

In ETAPE, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore will take readers on a virtual Tour de France, with each chapter focusing on a single rider in a single stage that came to define the Tour's history In Etape, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore tells the stories behind some of the defining stages in the Tour de France's history through the eyes of the protagonists: the heroes & villains, stars & journeymen. Featuring exclusive new interviews with Mark Cavendish, Lance Armstrong, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg Le Mond, David Millar, Chris Boardman & many other Tour riders past & present, Etape spans six decades in conveying the mystery, beauty & madness of the world's greatest bike race. The book

Includes:: Boardman's famous debut in 1994, Cavendish's best & worst stages, an emotionally charged win for Armstrong in Limoges in 1995 & his dramatic, drug-fuelled victory eight years later at Luz Ardiden, as well as iconic stages featuring giants of the sport: Merckx's toughest Tour, Hinault's journey through hell, Le Mond's return from near-death, & the tragic Marco Pantani's domination of the most controversial race in Tour history, among others. From the Alps to the Pyrenees, the sun-soaked plains of the midi to the rain-lashed cobbles of the north, Etape takes the reader on a virtual Tour. Along the way, in shedding new light on familiar events, unravelling mysteries & exploring untold stories, it confirms the Tour de France as unrivalled in its creation of myths & legends, & as a stage for courage, scandal, skill, & drama.

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In ETAPE, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore will take readers on a virtual Tour de France, with each chapter focusing on a single rider in a single stage that came to define the Tour`s history. In Etape, critically acclaimed author Richard Moore tells the stories behind some of the defining stages in the Tour de France`s history through the eyes of the protagonists: the heroes & villains, stars & journeymen. Featuring exclusive new interviews with Mark Cavendish, Lance Armstrong, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg Le Mond, David Millar, Chris Boardman & many other Tour riders past & present, Etape spans six decades in conveying the mystery, beauty & madness of the world`s greatest bike race. The book

Includes:: Boardman`s famous debut in 1994, Cavendish`s best & worst stages, an emotionally charged win for Armstrong in Limoges in 1995 & his dramatic, drug-fuelled victory eight years later at Luz Ardiden, as well as iconic stages featuring giants of the sport: Merckx`s toughest Tour, Hinault`s journey through hell, Le Mond`s return from near-death, & the tragic Marco Pantani`s domination of the most controversial race in Tour history, among others. From the Alps to the Pyrenees, the sun-soaked plains of the midi to the rain-lashed cobbles of the north, Etape takes the reader on a virtual Tour. Along the way, in shedding new light on familiar events, unravelling mysteries & exploring untold stories, it confirms the Tour de France as unrivalled in its creation of myths & legends, & as a stage for courage, scandal, skill, & drama.

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The first in a new series of folk-art inspired activity books that take you on a journey through nature
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Ganesha is the most beloved deity in the Hindu pantheon, & in India, his image is ubiquitous. It appears everywhere: on village walls, in cyber cafes, on handbags & commercial packaging, on the sides of trucks & rickshaws, in textiles & neon, & in the most sacred precincts of ancient temples. Here, Gita Mehta explores the rich religious & cultural meanings of Ganesha in a lavishly illustrated volume that will appeal not only to Hindus, but all who are touched by the talismanic power of his image & the generous spirit of his attributes. ...

On a poor farm near Starkfield in western Massachusetts, Ethan Frome struggles to wrest a living from the l&, unassisted by his whining & hypochondriacal wife Zeena. When Zeena's young cousin Mattie Silver is left destitute, the only place she can go is Ethan's farm. An embittered man & an enchanting young woman meeting in such circumstances unleash predictable consequences as passions are aroused between the three protagonists, Edith Wharton's characterisation & deft handling of reversals of fortune are so accomplished that Ethan Frome has remained enduringly popular since its first publication in 1911 & is considered her greatest tragic story. ...

The Rough Guide to Ethical Living covers a range of modern concerns including climate change, fair trade, ethical investment, organic food & solar panels, providing reader with detailed answers to these problems. There is advice on low-carbon living with advice on how to reduce greenhouse emissions at home & on the road & guidance on shopping responsibly & the relevant problems & ethical options that can arise. Individual sections are dedicated to home energy, waste & recycling, house & garden products, food & drink, clothes, cosmetics & jewellery, money matters & transport & travel. ...

This fully revised second edition of The Ethical Travel Guide is the essential resource for responsible global travel, providing a wealth of new ideas for your next holiday. The extensive directory has been updated & expanded, listing hundreds of places to visit & stay in countries all over the world. From sustainable farming in Ecuador to luxury culinary breaks in Crete, there is something for every taste & budget.A thorough introduction gives a background to the many ethical & practical issues involved, including a new section on travel & climate change. Combining thoughtful guidance with comprehensive listings, this is the essential guide for anyone interested in ethical, fair & sustainable tourism. ...

Ethiopia at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed map from ITMB, with a street plan of central Addis Ababa, climate map, & brief notes annotating various places of interest. Topography is shown by altitude coluring in metres but with colour bands based on feet (e.g. 915m to 1525m). Peak heights are given in both metres & feet. Graphics indicate salt lakes & salt pans, wetlands & swamps, oasis & water wells. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: seasonal tracks & oxcart paths, with locations of petrol stations, border crossings, plus intermediate driving distances on main routes. Local airports are marked. Symbols indicate campsites & locations with other types of tourist accommodation, various places of interest, etc. Also marked are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map has latitude & longitude at intervals of 1

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