Kathmandu Valley at 1:60, 000 on an indexed, contoured touring & trekking map from Nepa Maps (Himalayan Map House), highlighting places of interest including the Shivapuri National Park, & showing bus connections, etc. Topography of the area is shown by contours are at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for different types of vegetation. Names of locations visited by tourists are prominently marked. Road network clearly differentiates between main, secondary & local roads; the map also indicates locations with petrol stations and/or served by bus services. The area`s trekking routes are marked, with the main ones, particularly in the Shivapuri National Park, highlighted. Symbols indicate places with hotels & restaurants, various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples & monasteries, etc. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at intervals of 2’30’’. The index lists towns/villages, hotels & tourist resorts, medical centres, religious sites, plus lakes & mountain passes. Brief descriptions are provided for main attractions. All the information is in English. ...

Kathmandu Valley at 1:60, 000 on a detailed, contoured touring map from Nepa Maps (Himalayan Map House), highlighting places of interest including the Shivapuri National Park, & showing bus connections, etc. Topography of the area is shown by contours are at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & vegetation colouring. The map shows main roads indicating petrol supplies, as well as local roads & trails. Locations worth visiting are prominently highlighted. Symbols indicate World Heritage sites, temples & other religious shrines, tourist accommodation, etc. The map also indicates which of the highlighted locations can be reached by bus. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at intervals of 2 ...

Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur on a double-sided map from Nepa Maps combining coverage of the whole area at 1:20, 000 with on the reverse street plans of central Kathamndu, a more detailed plan of the Thamel area, & several other insets. On one side is a more general map of the region at 1:20, 000 extending from the areas west of the Bagmati & Bishnumati Rivers across Kathmandu & Patan eastwards to Bhaktapur. The map highlights numerous places of interest & sights including accommodation, banks, government & NGO offices, bus connections, fuel suppliers, etc. Topography of the area is indicated by contours at 20m intervals & for GPS users latitude & longitude are shown by margin ticks at 1 ...

One of the greatest cities of the Himalaya, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a unique blend of thous&-year-old cultural practices & accelerated urban development. In this book, Asia expert Thomas Bell recounts his experiences from his many years in the city exploring in the process the rich history of Kathmandu & its many instances of self-reinvention. Closed to the outside world until 1951 & trapped in a medieval time warp, Kathmandu is, as Bell argues, a jewel of the art world, a carnival of sexual license, a hotbed of communist revolution, a paradigm of failed democracy, a case study in bungled western intervention, & an environmental catastrophe. The layered development of the city can be seen in the successive generations of its gods & goddesses; its comfort in the caste system & ethos of aristocracy & kingship; & the recent destabilizing effects of consumerist approaches & the push for egalitarianism & democracy. In important ways, Kathmandu s rapid modernization can be seen as an extreme version of what is happening in other traditional societies. Bell also discusses the ramifications of the recent Nepal earthquake.A comprehensive look at a top global destination, ” Kathmandu” is an entertaining & accessible chronicle for anyone eager to learn more about this fascinating city.” ...

Katie just can`t decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery with Grandma will help. Might the characters in five famous paintings by world-renowned British artists give her some ideas? Learn all about these favourite British artists as Katie explores five fabulous masterpieces: The Cornfield by Constable Rain, Steam & Speed by Turner, Whistlejacket by Stubbs, The Painter`s Daughters Chasing a Butterfly by Gainsborough & The Fighting Temeraire by Turner. ...

Christmas is a magical time of year, when absolutely anything incredible can happen. So when Katie & Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one & only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents & be back in time for Christmas morning? This story is illustrated with James`s extraordinarily beautiful artwork & features some of London`s best sights, including: Big Ben Buckingham Palace Covent Garden Trafalgar Square & many more landmarks The foiled cover will add that extra bit of Christmas sparkle to make the book utterly irresistible! ...

Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with classic picture book character, Katie. When Katie & Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one & only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents & be back in time for Christmas morning? This is the perfect gift & why not collect all 13 Katie titles, including Katie in London: London comes to life in this magical adventure
- Independent on Sunday This story features some of London`s best sights, including: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square & many more landmarks.
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The brand new picture book from the beloved & iconic Judith Kerr. This magical new book from the one & only Judith Kerr is brimming with her trademark warm humour & exquisitely imaginative artwork. Come on a wondrous journey with Katinka, a perfectly ordinary pussycat, with a not-quite-so-ordinary tail... A classic-in-the-making from Judith Kerr OBE, recipient of the Booktrust Lifetime Acveivement Award & creator of the iconic Tiger Who Came to Tea & Mog the Forgetful Cat, this delightful story is the perfect gift for boys & girls of all ages. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Map No. 248, Katmai National Park & Preserve, AK, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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