Great Desert Tracks: Western Sheet at 1:1, 250, 000 from Hema printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & covering the eastern part of Western Australia, including several popular Outback routes: Gunbarrel Highway, Great Central Road, Connie Sue Highway, Talawana Track, etc. Hema’s mapping shows roads & 4WD tracks, as well as very rough tracks which often become overgrown & may be difficult to follow. This information is divided into two groups: roads & tracks which were plotted during the fieldwork carried out by Hema, plus other tracks shown on the GA’s 1:250, 000 topographic survey maps & on other sources but not specifically verified by the publishers. The maps also show railways with stations & man-made features important for orienteering: disused railways, vermin proof fences, towers, gates, cattle grids, wells & waterholes, etc. Altitude colouring with relief shading & graphics indicates the terrain; national/state parks & reserves, aboriginal lands & restricted entry areas all indicated by colours. Permanent & mainly dry or salt lakes, sand ridges & cliffs are marked. The maps have a grid at intervals of 30’ with additional 5’ ticks along the grid lines. Where helpful, GPS coordinates are given for important junctions, isolated accommodation facilities, etc. A wide range of symbols indicate tourist information: various types of accommodation, stores, drinking water, medical facilities, petrol stations indicating types of fuel sold there, mechanical & tyre repairs facilities, etc. Each title

Includes:: contact details for useful organizations & historical annotations. The series provides an outstanding example of skilfully presented, informative cartography at its very best!PLEASE NOTE: to see the other titles in this series please click on the series link. Alternatively, the whole area covered by this series is presented in a spiral-bound atlas with additional sections describing 25 4WD treks across Australia’s deserts, safety tips & advice, an illustrated fauna & flora guide, etc – the atlas is listed on our website in a separate series with other atlases & guides from Hema – please enter “SI00001182” in the search box.

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Great Desert Tracks: Eastern Sheet at 1:1, 250, 000 from Hema printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & covering the southern-eastern part of Northern Territory, north-eastern part of South Australia, & the Outback regions of Queensland & New South Wales, including several popular Outback routes: Oodnadatta Track, Bridsville Track, Plenty Highway, Hay River Track, etc. Hema’s mapping shows roads & 4WD tracks, as well as very rough tracks which often become overgrown & may be difficult to follow. This information is divided into two groups: roads & tracks which were plotted during the fieldwork carried out by Hema, plus other tracks shown on the GA’s 1:250, 000 topographic survey maps & on other sources but not specifically verified by the publishers. The maps also show railways with stations & man-made features important for orienteering: disused railways, vermin proof fences, towers, gates, cattle grids, wells & waterholes, etc. Altitude colouring with relief shading & graphics indicates the terrain; national/state parks & reserves, aboriginal lands & restricted entry areas all indicated by colours. Permanent & mainly dry or salt lakes, sand ridges & cliffs are marked. The maps have a grid at intervals of 30’ with additional 5’ ticks along the grid lines. Where helpful, GPS coordinates are given for important junctions, isolated accommodation facilities, etc. A wide range of symbols indicate tourist information: various types of accommodation, stores, drinking water, medical facilities, petrol stations indicating types of fuel sold there, mechanical & tyre repairs facilities, etc. Each title

Includes:: contact details for useful organizations & historical annotations. The series provides an outstanding example of skilfully presented, informative cartography at its very best!PLEASE NOTE: to see the other titles in this series please click on the series link. Alternatively, the whole area covered by this series is presented in a spiral-bound atlas with additional sections describing 25 4WD treks across Australia’s deserts, safety tips & advice, an illustrated fauna & flora guide, etc – the atlas is listed on our website in a separate series with other atlases & guides from Hema – please enter “SI00001182” in the search box.

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Great Desert Tracks: Eastern Sheet at 1:1, 250, 000 from Hema covering the southern-eastern part of Northern Territory, north-eastern part of South Australia, & the Outback regions of Queensland & New South Wales, including several popular Outback routes: Oodnadatta Track, Bridsville Track, Plenty Highway, Hay River Track, etc. The map is part of Hema ...

Great Desert Tracks: Simpson Desert on a double-sided map from Hema. On one side a wider area straddling the border between Northern Territory, Queensland & South Australia is presented at 1:1, 100, 000. Coverage extends eastwards from the Stuart Highway including Alice Springs to Boulia & the Coongie Lakes National Park, plus north/south from Dajarra to Coober Paddy. On the reverse the Simpson Desert itself is shown in greater detail at 1:500, 000. The map is part of Hema ...

Great Desert Tracks: Western Sheet at 1:1, 250, 000 from Hema covering the eastern part of Western Australia, including several popular Outback routes: Gunbarrel Highway, Great Central Road, Connie Sue Highway, Talawana Track, etc. The map is part of Hema ...

Great Driffield in 1909 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers most of the town & features include the railway & station, Workhouse, cottage hospital, Cattle Market, All Saints church, Highfield, St John`s church, Easterfield House, Cross Hill, Middle Street, Market Place, etc. On the reverse is a 1905 directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

This title features 20 dream RV vacations for all seasons. How does an apple butter festival in autumnal New England sound? Or Mardi Gras in New Orleans when you`re fed up with winter? How about a dazzling summer drive through Canada`s Maritime Provinces, or a long lazy jaunt along the ”lonely leg” of Florida`s Gulf coast? Let experienced RVers Janet & Gordon Groene help turn your dreams into reality. Since leaving their ”regular jobs” more than a decade ago, the Groenes have taken to America`s highways & backroads in their 21-foot motor home. They`ve made many unforgettable journeys, sharing their experiences with the rest of us in their magazine articles, columns, & popular books. Now, with ” Great Eastern RV Trips”, they`ve really outdone themselves. The book offers a delectable menu of 20 vacations from which to choose. From South Florida to Prince Edward Isl&, from Ohio & Illinois to Kentucky, Mississippi, & Alabama, it guides you to magnificent scenery & must-see events throughout the eastern United States & Canada. The authors have organized this guide by season, providing you with all the information you need to plan trips you`ve only dreamed about. They`ve also included maps, camping suggestions, scheduling strategies, practical RV tips, notes on offbeat attractions, references to sources of valuable information, & much more. With the help of 50 stunning photographs, the Groenes describe these & dozens of other unforgettable experiences that will appeal to RVers of every kind. ...

Before there were superpowers, there were great empires
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Great Escapes unearths 500 of the world's most inspiring holidays, offering great ways to get off the beaten track & enjoy a more authentic kind of travel. You can discover a wealth of new adventures from sleeping in houseboats in Kerala & witnessing the zebra migration in Botswana to taking the train-hotel from Paris to Madrid. Whether you fancy living like a local in a tipi with Native American Indians, riding with cowboys in Venezuela or staying in a bunkhouse barn in the Brecon Beacons, this guide is packed with the how, where & when to plan your next extraordinary trip. Authors Richard Hammond, former Green Travel correspondent for The Guardian, & Jeremy Smith, former Editor of The Ecologist Magazine, have hand picked the best hotels, resorts, & tours run by people who are passionate about what they do, assuring a spectacular choice of inspirational travel ideas without compromising on the quality of your holiday. Whether you wish to stay in an eco-chic hotel, experience a closer connection with local culture, or simply want to see the world in a new light; make your next trip a Great Escape. ...

Good Housekeeping magazine presents a brand new series of fiction books, kicking off with ` Great Escapes`. This book



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