Beautifully presented geological wall maps of the world from the Future Mapping Company, designed to appeal to anyone who wants to enhance their room with a bold splash of colour. Available in two sizes, 100x 70cm or 196x 100cm, the maps are produced using the lithographic printing process in 10 metallic ink colours on high quality FSC approved silk-coated paper. Published in 2015 to mark the company’s 10th anniversary, the maps provide a laser vision of all the mega-structures & most important geological groups that have resulted from the turbulent history of the Earth`s surface over 4.56 billion years. The maps can be used to trace different lithospheric plates, sub-plates & micro-plates that make up the surface of our planet, & have an informative map legend. In addition to the geological information the maps also show the names of countries & their capitals, with plenty of names of topographic features such as mountain ranges, deserts, etc. On oceans & seas various sea floor ridges, basins, etc, are also named. All place names are in their English versions. Central Pacific with New Zealand is shown on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. Both sizes also include the two Polar Regions on insets; in the smaller size inserted over parts of the Pacific & the Indian Ocean, in the larger version next to the main map. The maps are drawn on the Winkel Tripel projection. ...

Monochrome political wall map of the world from the Future Mapping Company, size 129.5 x 71.5cm / 47.5” x 28” approx – encapsulated version, presenting the continents in white against the oceans in shades of grey, with a wide black border emphasizing the somber colour scheme. This encapsulated version offers greater durability & can be written on with suitable marker pens. All place names are in their English versions. On land masses relief shading presents the topography, with names of main mountain ranges, peaks, rivers, etc, plus the network of main roads & railway lines. In the oceans shades of grey indicate the depth & the features of the sea floor, with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. New Zealand & part of the Pacific are included on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The Polar Regions are shown on insets. The map is drawn on a Robinson projection, with latitude & longitude lines at 15° intervals, the International Date Line & clocks indicating variations from the GMT. This title is also available on paper without the encapsulation, plus magnetized & supplied with hanging strips, magnetic dots & pins.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

Monochrome political wall map of the world from the Future Mapping Company, size 129.5 x 71.5cm / 47.5” x 28” approx – magnetic version, presenting the continents in white against the oceans in shades of grey, with a wide black border emphasizing the somber colour scheme. This magnetic version of the map is encapsulated & can be written on with suitable marker pens. The map is supplied with two magnetic strips with an adhesive side which sticks to the wall but allows for repositioning as often as you like. The map also comes with a dozen magnetic dots & three larger magnetic pins. All place names are in their English versions. On land masses relief shading presents the topography, with names of main mountain ranges, peaks, rivers, etc, plus the network of main roads & railway lines. In the oceans shades of grey indicate the depth & the features of the sea floor, with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. New Zealand & part of the Pacific are included on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The Polar Regions are shown on insets. The map is drawn on a Robinson projection, with latitude & longitude lines at 15° intervals, the International Date Line & clocks indicating variations from the GMT. This title is also available on paper or encapsulated. ...

Monochrome political wall map of the world from the Future Mapping Company, size 129.5 x 71.5cm / 47.5” x 28” approx – paper version in glossy print on medium weight silk-finish paper, presenting the continents in white against the oceans in shades of grey, with a wide black border emphasizing the somber colour scheme. All place names are in their English versions. On land masses relief shading presents the topography, with names of main mountain ranges, peaks, rivers, etc, plus the network of main roads & railway lines. In the oceans shades of grey indicate the depth & the features of the sea floor, with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. New Zealand & part of the Pacific are included on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The Polar Regions are shown on insets. The map is drawn on a Robinson projection, with latitude & longitude lines at 15° intervals, the International Date Line & clocks indicating variations from the GMT. This title is also available encapsulated for greater durability & any additional markings, plus magnetized & supplied with hanging strips, magnetic dots & pins. ...

The countryside is changing faster than ever. Fifty years of conservation achievements in the UK are now being confronted by a new complexion of economic forces that are driving change in the countryside. At the same time new ideas in conservation are altering the role that conservation is being asked to play in negotiating the transition from past to future. This revised edition of Bill Adams classic work ” Future Nature” tackles the new challenges in the countryside & wildlife conservation head-on through a new Introduction & Postscript with updated arguments about naturalness & our social engagement with nature, & complemented by a new Foreword by Adrian Phillips. Concepts such as biodiversity & sustainability, & changes in our understanding, appreciation & concern for nature, offer unprecedented opportunities. Bill Adams explores the scientific, cultural & economic significance of conservation. He argues that conservation must move beyond the boundaries of parks & reserves to embrace the whole countryside. The importance of conservation for the future is enormous. It holds the potential to create new spaces for nature, both in the landscape & in our lives & imaginations. This factual, beautifully written & thought-provoking book offers a fundamental reassessment of conservation, its importance, & how to achieve it. It is published with BANC. ...

Reclusive rabbit poet Fuzz Mc Flops has been a loner ever since his classmates teased him for his lopsided ears in his youth. Their unkindness hurt him deeply, but also served as inspiration for works such as The Withered Carrot & An Unlucky Rabbit Foot, which have propelled the troubled author to great fame. When a female fan gets in touch asking why he`s so gloomy, the writer responds with typical grumpiness, but as their correspondence continues the two grow closer, & neither Fuzz`s shyness, nor his attacks of anxiety-induced ear spasmitis can prevent a beautiful friendship from forming... ...

Colour in the natural world with this touch-&-feel colouring book! From the forest to the savannah, the coral reef to the desert, explore seven diverse habitats as you colour parrots in the jungle, hammerhead sharks in the ocean, & red pandas in the mountains. Featuring art of the world`s best-loved & most spectacular animals to colour, from the colour-changing chameleon to the stripy Bengal tiger, there is also an accompanying fact file for each creature, plus information on each habitat & a world map at the back of the book. Staying inside the lines is easy with the thick fuzzy outlines & kids will love the stylish art they are able to create. ...

Colour in the prehistoric world with this touch-&-feel colouring book! Meet the plant-eaters, the meat-eaters, the sea-dwellers & the high-fliers as you learn fascinating facts for every prehistoric creature. Featuring some of the world`s best-loved & most spectacular dinosaurs to colour, from the tiniest Compsognathus to the gigantic Argentinosaurus, there are seven prehistoric flocked charts to complete. Plus a prehistoric timeline & accompanying facts at the back of the book. Staying inside the lines is easy with the thick fuzzy outlines & kids will love the stylish art they are able to create. ...

The southern & south-western Cape, which has a richer plant life than that of the whole British Isles, forms one of the major floral kingdoms of the world, & is home to a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles & insects. In A Fynbos Year, the author portrays a selection of the diversity of plant & animal life encountered in this region over the course of a year. This is not a land of large, conspicuous animals which typify much of southern Africa & after which visitors often hanker. The title demonstrates that small is beautiful & that a multitude of fascinating plants & animals awaits the patient observer. It also highlights present threats to fynbos, especially those posed by urban & agricultural development & invasion by alien plants; & outlines current research & conservation efforts. ...

French in the Fast Talk Series from Lonely Planet, comprising a selection of handy, pocket-sized language guides designed to be practical & easy to use. Each guide provides essential language for short trips & covers a range of different situations with appropriate vocabulary. There are individual sections entitled Chat, Explore, (sights) Shop, Enjoy, (what’s on & small talk) Eat & Drink, Services, (including bank & post office vocabulary) Go, (transport) Sleep, Work (business) & Help (emergencies & police), all with easy pronunciation guides. A ‘ Look Up’ section provides useful information on numbers, colours & time & dates. There are also comprehensive English-French & French-English dictionaries, allowing users to look up vocabulary easily. ...