The northern part of the western coast of the Mani Peninsula, the “middle finger” of the Peloponnese, on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided, contoured & GPS-compatible map at 1:20, 000 from Anavasi highlighting 24 hiking trails & various facilities & places of interest. Coverage, with a good overlap between the sides, extends along the coast from Kato Verga & Mikri Mantinia to Trachila, plus eastwards on the northern side just beyond the peak of Chalasmeno & on the southern side further east to Kastania & Arna. Contours are at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & altitude colouring, plus spot heights. Local paths distinguish between cart tracks & well defined / narrow / faint footpaths. 24 hiking trails are highlighted & cross-referenced to a list showing approximate walking times. Also marked is the course of the local section of the trans-European E4 long-distance trail. Road network indicates dirt road in poor condition, shows locations of bus stops & petrol stations, & gives distances on most small local roads. The map has a 1km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude crosshairs at 1’ intervals. Map legend & the text include English. To see the list of currently available titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Exodus is an insightful, expert foray into the explosive issue of immigration, from Paul Collier, award-winning economist & author of The Bottom Billion Mass international migration is a response to extreme global inequality, & immigration has a profound impact on the way we live. Yet our views
- & those of our politicians
- remain caught between two extremes: popular hostility to migrants, tinged by xenophobia & racism; & the view of business & liberal elites that `open doors` are both economically & ethically imperative. With migration set to accelerate, few issues are so urgently in need of dispassionate analysis
- & few are more incendiary. Here, world-renowned economist Paul Collier seeks to defuse this explosive subject. Exodus looks at how people from the world`s poorest societies struggle to migrate to the rich West: the effects on those left behind & on the host societies, & explores the impulses & thinking that inform Western immigration policy. Migration, he concludes, is a fact, & we urgently need to think clearly about its possibilities & challenges: it is not a question of whether migration is good or bad, but how much is best?” Exodus is an important book & one I have been waiting to read for many years.. .[it is] a work that is humane & hard-headed about one of the greatest issues of our times”. (David Goodhart, Sunday Times). ” Paul Collier is one of the world`s most thoughtful economists. His books consistently illuminate & provoke. Exodus is no exception”. (Economist). ” Tinged with poignancy.. .a humane & sensible voice in a highly toxic debate”. (Colin Kidd, Guardian). Paul Collier is Professor of Economics & Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies at Oxford University & a former director of Development Research at the World Bank. He is the author of, among others, the award-winning The Bottom Billion & The Plundered Planet.


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England may be a small country on a small isl&, but its inhabitants have always had a boundless curiosity about the world beyond their shoreline. From the nation`s modern origins in the Renaissance, travellers have eagerly roamed the globe & been enticed by the diversity & richness of other civilizations. & while this appetite for adventure has often been tainted by aggression or exploitation, the English have also carried within them a capacity to soak up new experiences & ideas & to weave them into every aspect of life back home, from language & literature to customs & culture. Here we trace this golden thread of otherness through five centuries of English history to reveal how it has shaped the buildings, flavoured the food, powered the economy, & created a truly diverse society. Today, when England is no longer synonymous with Britain & the English ask themselves who they are, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown paints a sumptuous & illuminating portrait of who they have been & brings a fresh, invigorating perspective on what ` Englishness` really means. ...

England may be a small country on a small isl&, but its inhabitants have always had a boundless curiosity about the world beyond their shoreline. From the nation`s modern origins in the Renaissance, travellers have eagerly roamed the globe & been enticed by the diversity & richness of other civilizations. & while this appetite for adventure has often been tainted by aggression or exploitation, the English have also carried within them a capacity to soak up new experiences & ideas & to weave them into every aspect of life back home, from language & literature to customs & culture. Here we trace this golden thread of otherness through five centuries of English history to reveal how it has shaped the buildings, flavoured the food, powered the economy, & created a truly diverse society. Today, when England is no longer synonymous with Britain & the English ask themselves who they are, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown paints a sumptuous & illuminating portrait of who they have been & brings a fresh, invigorating perspective on what ` Englishness` really means. ...

This album of over 200 century-old postcards takes the reader on a magical journey across the world in five travelogues, depicting the Orient, the Arab lands, Africa, the Americas & Oceania. These haunting postcards & the people they depict strike us with a special force today, vividly expressing a deep-seated connection with the land & customs that gave them their identities. The stories implicit in their eyes, their costumes & their postures act as a telling antidote to the rootlessness of our own times. ...

International relocation is a serious step. Lack of preparation & little awareness of what to expect can make it daunting & even dangerous. This book looks at the key dos & don`ts of living & working abroad. Learning the local lingo is a good start, but getting to grips with the nitty-gritty that constitutes daily life is vital for happiness & success. Whether you`re going abroad for your company; for the love of your life; to study; to set up a new business yourself; to simply start a new life elsewhere; or for a gap year; this is your guide to getting it right. ...

Paris has long been a storied center of art & culture, & of romance, but in the 1920s its magnetism was especially irresistible. From around the world writers, artists, & composers steamed in, to visit or linger, some to reside. For travelers, Francophiles & the curious, this gossipy retrospective of expatriate life in Paris in is a mosaic of quick glimpses, a work of immense erudition spiced with anecdotes & gossip. ...

Enhances the protective action of a mosquito net by repelling & killing most biting insects. It is easy to use: Simply dilute, dip the net & dry
- covers 15 sq m. Each treatment lasts up to 6 months. Active ingredient: permethrin. Contains no organo chlorines or heavy metals. Effective against: Mosquitoes, Sandflies, Fleas, Bedbugs & other biting insects.
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This item features a slope card & a scale lanyard. Silva Expedition features easy-handling Dryflex™ housing, silicon rubber feet for precision map work, detachable safety-release lanyard, night-enabling luminous markings, magnifying lens, a clinometer for measuring slope angle, map-measuring scales in mm or inches, 1:25, 000, 1:50, 000 & GPS scales, plus built-in adjusters for magnetic declination (including permanent local adjustment). The Expedition can also map-measure 1:40, 000. The slope card is great both for detecting avalanche risk & for determining how challenging your journey will be. By knowing the slope you can also judge any extra distance that you need to go due to the slope. The scale lanyard has two scales on it; 1:25, & 1:50, which facilitates to measure the distance of your hike. Since its soft & bendable it’s easy to place it directly on to your route on the map. ...

Insect repellent in spray dispenser, formulated to provide effective protection for your skin, even in difficult conditions. Protection lasts for up to 8 hours. Active ingredient: DEET (Diethyl Toluamide) Repels mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, sandflies, gnats, fleas, ticks & other biting insects. ...