” The ancient Greeks continue to fascinate us
- they gave us our alphabet & much of our scientific, medical & cultural language;
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Medicine, anatomy, astronomy, mathematics & cosmology, science began with the Greeks, & Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Archimedes & Hippocrates were amongst its stars. That man ever managed to develop a `scientific` attitude to the natural world at all is one of the true wonders of human thought. Eureka! shows how, free from intellectual & religious dogma, these early thinkers rejected myths & capricious gods &, in distinguishing between the natural & supernatural, effectively discovered nature. Andrew Gregory, Professor of History & Philosophy of Science at University College London, unravels the genesis of science in this fascinating exploration of the origins of Western civilisation, & our desire for a rational, legitimating system of the world. ...

This exciting, educational children`s book details the real-life stories of scientists throughout history who made discoveries that changed the way we think about the world. Read about Galileo & Marie Curie, who both
- in very different circumstances
- risked peril during their research, or about Alexander Fleming, who discovered the power of penicillin by accident. Packed with fascinating details of experiments & equipment, blunders & lucky escapes, Eureka! will appeal to children around the age of 9 & over with an interest in history, science & adventure.

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German language guide to the central section of the E1 trans-Europe long-distance footpath, covering the route from the Danish/ German border to Lake Constance & then across Switzerland to Lugano. The 1773-km long German section of the route crosses the western part of country, from Flensburg to Hamburg & across to Teutoburger Wald, Eggegebirge, Sauerl&, Westerwald, Taunus, Odenwald & Black Forest to Constance (Konstanz). The 320-km Swiss section leads from Lake Constance to the Gotthard Pass & on to Lugano. The route is highlighted on mapping at 1:200, 000 but for each segment the guide

Includes:: recommendations for more detailed hiking maps (NB. Not all possibilities are listed, so please browse through our website to select the most suitable maps). Each daily segment is presented with a description, details of waymarking, altitude of peaks & passes, etc. The guide also

Includes:: brief notes & general overview maps of the route in Sweden & Denmark before it enters Germany, & of its continuation from Lugano across Italy: from Como towards Genoa where it joins the Alta Via del Monti Liguri & then GEA
- Grande Escursione Appenninica.ALL THE TEXT IS IN GERMAN ONLY.




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German language guide to the central section of the E5 trans-Europe long-distance footpath, covering the route from Lake Constance across the German & Austrian Alps to the Dolomites & Lake Garda or Verona in Italy. The route follows the southern shore of Lake Constance to Bregenz, continues across the Alg ...

Europe on a very large double-sided, indexed map from Insight Guides covering most of the continent at 1:2, 500, 000, with western Russia, eastern Ukraine & Turkey shown at 1:4, 500, 000. The map provides an overview of the road network: main railway lines & ferry routes are also included. Locations of interest are prominently highlighted. A very wide range of symbols indicate sights of natural or geographical interest including national parks, historical or archaeological remains, remarkable buildings, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1 ...

Introducing a brand new series of road maps from Berlitz. This series provides comprehensive coverage of Europe, including clear, detailed road mapping with relief shading, distance indicators to aid route planning & street plans for major towns & cities. Scenic routes & places of interest have been highlighted for easy reference, & a comprehensive index booklet of place names has also been included. ...

Europe at 1:2, 500, 000 on a very large, double-sided map from Mair Dumont, with special features to aid navigation & route planning & an extensive index in a booklet attached to its cover. Numerous locations worth visiting are prominently highlighted. The map has a special fold-out flap in the map jacket providing an overview of the Continent & highlighting its UNESCO World Heritage sites, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find the places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map surface, is provided for making selected locations more prominent when navigating. The map provides an overview of Europe ...

Detailed touring map of Europe, with an inset showing the flag of each country. Road details show five different kind of roads, with road numbers & intermediate driving distances in km along main roads. Railways, ferry boats & airports are also marked alongside mountain passes, national abbreviations & international boundaries with border crossings. The map also

Includes:: a special Distoguide incorporated into the map cover, showing at a glance road distances between several main European cities. Map index is in a separate booklet attached to the cover. All texts are in German, Italian, French & English.

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The Stormrider Guide Europe
- Atlantic Islands

Includes:: Iceland & Scandinavia, Irel&, Wales, Engl&,


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