`I started to write short pieces when I was living in a room too small to write a novel in.` So says Angela Carter of this collection, written during a period living in Toyko. These exotic, sensuous stories represent Carter`s first major achievement in the short story form. Lush imaginary forests, a murderous puppet show & an expressionistic vision of Japan: each one instantly conjures an atmosphere, dark & luminous in turn, & from the recognisably daring imagination of one of the great twentieth-century stylists. ...

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. ...

The lifesaving guide to treating any accident or sudden illness at sea When someone is injured or becomes ill while on a boat, help may be miles & days away. First Aid Afloat is the onboard guide to taking control of any medical emergency. Illustrated with photo sequences showing exactly what to do, & written in language that is short & simple, this book will allow anyone to act quickly, stabilize the casualty, & provide the appropriate treatment at sea.* Aimed at the novice first-aider & adopts a ”no experience necessary” approach to first aid* Covers bleeding, burns, musculo-skeletal injuries, environmental injury, illness & medical emergency, & treating children* Instructions on moving a casualty, resuscitation, & getting help With advice on what to look for when buying a first aid kit as well as how to be medically prepared when onboard, First Aid Afloat could save someone`s life. No boat should be without it. ...

First Aid & Wilderness Medicine guide, written by Drs Jim Duff & Peter Gormly & now in its 11th edition from Cicerone Press, provides in a handy pocket format the basic information on a multitude of medical problems. The guide’s aim is to minimize the risks of wilderness travel while increasing walkers’ & trekkers’ confidence to deal with potential injury or illness. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers preparation, prevention, general care for the sick & injured, the use of medications & pain management. Part 2 explains the procedure to follow in any accident or illness, including how to deal with life-threatening situations & making a diagnosis, Part 3 covers specific accidents & illnesses such as head or spinal injuries, wounds, bites, rashes, STIs, altitude sickness, food poisoning, etc. Appendices include a medication chart, first aid kits, useful contacts, etc. ...

A4 size, easy flip first aid guide. Fully illustrated with easy to follow bullet point instructions, logical format to encourage a clam approach.15 Informative tabs, useful contact section to record nearest emergency service & priority telephone numbers. Handy white board on reverse side. Supplied with dry wipe pen & clip. Please note this guide is aimed at the UK market as they have the UK emergency telephone numbers. ...

This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:- Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference- Concise descriptions of medical conditions- Prioritised list of treatments- Ringbinding & waterproofed pages to withstand use at sea- Fully updated in line with guidelines & best practice`A highly practical on-board emergency tool written by doctors who sail` Yachting Monthly` Everything you`d expect, from the CPR ration you`ve forgotten... to cuts, injuries, poisoning & broken bones, is here` Classic Boat ...

A concise guide to coping with any medical emergency while at sea Accidents that happen aboard a boat occur miles from professional medical help. First Aid Companion is a life-saving guide for dealing with any onboard medical emergency including drowning, hypothermia, head injuries, heatstroke, fractures, & burns. Offering clear, step-by-step treatments that anyone can follow, this practical guide will vastly improve any victim`s chances of survival.*

Includes:: treatment for seasickness, immersion, external bleeding, chest pains, & seizures As vital as a first aid kit, this practical, splash-resistant guide will allow anyone onboard to take control of even the most serious medical emergency that occurs while at sea.

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First Aid Kit 1 from Yellowstone Accessories comes in a compact waterproof bag, containing a selection of first aid items for common accidents at home & whilst travelling. The bag has a handle plus hoops & a strap for attaching, if required, it to a travel bag, a rucksack, a belt, etc. A long zip across its three sides enables one to open it into two halves, each with a separate zip-up pocket, so that all the items supplied with the kit are easily accessible The bag contains: 20 elastic adhesive strips in three different sizes, a selection of gauzes & bandages including an eye pad bandage, 3 antiseptic cleansing wipes, 2 sting relief pads, rubber gloves, 6 safety pins, a pair of scissors, & a whistle. Also provided is a leaflet with basic first aid instruction. This is a well-made & thoughtfully designed product the contents of which can be adapted and/or expanded as required. ...

Bursting with animal facts for kids, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals everything kids want to know about the animal kingdom. From tiny critters that live on the jungle floor to giant creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals the mysteries of the animal world. Watch animals in action, investigate their habits & find out their habitats in this first animal encyclopedia. Kids will learn all about different animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects & fish through beautiful colour images, quirky ” Did you know” fact boxes & engaging ”curiosity quizzes” make learning engaging & exciting. DK`s First Reference is a great for children who want to explore the world around them. ...

” What transformed pure physical delight into something deeper was the fact that no-one had been here before...” Discover the fascinating stories of the men & women who have scaled the world`s highest peaks. Featuring accounts of some of the world`s most treacherous mountain climbs, this amazing collection covers the ascent of Mont Blanc in the 1780s, the golden age of alpine climbing which saw the Matterhorn & the Bietschhorn conquered, as well as the climbing of the great summits of the Americas & the Himalayan peaks, Everest & Annapurna. First Ascent is a unique survey of human achievement & a tribute to the adventurous spirit of mountaineers past & present. ...