Map No. 1230, Guttannen, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Bundesamt für Landestopographie (swisstopo), covering the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). * Small format sheets (Nos. 1011
- 1374)* Map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). * Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions:* No map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).* Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions:* An overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).
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This book is the Phenomenal Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller. ` It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a TT win for another year, & I was pushing hard. Ballagarey. The kind of corner that makes me continue road racing. A proper man`s corner. You go through the right-hander at something like 170mph, leant right over, eyes fixed as far down the road as I can see. But this time something happened. This time the front end tucked.. .` Guy Martin, international road-racing legend, maverick star of the Isle of Man TT, truck mechanic & TV presenter, lives on the edge, addicted to speed, thoroughly exhilarated by danger. In this book we`ll get inside his head as he stares death in the face, & risks his life in search of the next high. We`ll discover what it feels like to survive a 170mph fireball at the TT in 2010, & come back to do it all again. He`ll sweep us up in a gritty sort of glory as he slogs it out for a place on the podium, but we`ll also see him struggle with the flip side of fame. We`ll meet his friends & foes, his family, his team mates & bosses & we`ll discover what motivates him, & where his strengths & weaknesses lie. For the first time, here is the full story in Guy`s own words. From the boy who learned to prep bikes with his dad, to the spirited team mechanic, paying his way by collecting beer glasses in pubs, to the young racer at the start of his first race & the buzz he`s been chasing ever since. This thrilling autobiography is an intense & dramatic ride. ...

` The maddest 12 months of my life. The journey starts with an oddball race up an American mountain & ends with me checking myself out of hospital with a broken back. Again...` As Guy Martin`s grandfather Voldemars frequently reminded him, ` When you dead, you dead.` So, before it`s all over, Guy Martin is making the most of the time he`s got. In this past year alone, Guy has raced the Isle of Man TT & finished on the podium; bike trekked through India; competed in solo 24-hour bicycles races; flown a stunt plane; broken a go-kart speed record down a French mountain & dusted himself off after a dramatic crash at the Dunrod 150 Superbike race. & he`s done all this around his day job as a truck mechanic. But let Guy tell you about it himself: ” This book starts in a Transit, ends in a Transit, & in between I`ve raced a few pushbikes, raced a few motorbikes & got a fair few stories to tell you.” (Spot on). ...

`I was never going to sleep in & take it easy, there were worms to catch.` In August 2015 Guy Martin crashed out of the lead of an Ulster Grand Prix superbike race held on the world`s fastest racetrack. He had invasive surgery to bolt his broken spine & hand back together, & within days he decided he needed some time away from road racing. But he wasn`t about to take it easy... In his brand new book, discover how Britain`s favourite daredevil fills his time when road racing is taken out of the equation. He set about breaking records on the world`s biggest Wall of Death; cycling 2, 745 miles across the length of the United States (while sleeping rough); attempting to be the fastest person ever on two wheels & travelling to Latvia to investigate his family`s roots. There`s some thrilling racing too, including wild Harley choppers on dirt & turbo-charged Transit vans through the Nevada desert. & there`s the day job to get back to in North Lincolnshire
- the truck yard & the butty van.
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This new third edition of Bradt`s Guyana remains the only guidebook available to this South American gem, a jungle-clad country teeming with exotic wildlife. Thoroughly researched, easy to use & interesting to read, Bradt`s Guyana is written & updated by writers who have lived in & promoted Guyana for many years & is an ideal companion for all travellers, from wildlife watchers to fishermen, anthropologists to conservationists & `voluntourists`. Guyana is a destination on the rise, described
- justifiably
- by the tourist board as ` South America Undiscovered`. This new edition of Bradt`s Guyana has been updated to include all the latest developments, ranging from how to see harpy eagles at Warapoka to new culinary experiences, local tour operators, 4x 4 self-drive & new hotels. Truly off the beaten track, Guyana is one of the most fascinating & least-known countries in the Americas. It is also the only English-speaking country in South America. The jewel in its crown is the mouth-droppingly beautiful Kaieteur Falls, which is nearly five times the height of Niagara & the world`s tallest single-drop waterfall. Culturally Caribbean, its capital Georgetown is a curious melting-pot of quaint Dutch & British colonial architecture, steel drums, boisterous nightlife, rum shops with world-class rum, cricket & tropical sea breezes. It is also the gateway to the lush interior which is full to the brim with fascinating flora & fauna including monkeys, black caiman, harpy eagles, giant anteaters, otters & the mighty jaguar. With Bradt`s Guyana, discover all of this, plus where to stay in community lodges & see the rainforest through the eyes of Amerindian guides, where to watch turtles nesting on the beach, how to explore the moody Essequibo river (the largest between the Orinoco & the Amazon), & how to visit the million-acre rainforest reserve of Iwokrama for the ultimate authentic wildlife experience. This third edition of Bradt`s Guyana is the key book to plan an expedition into its densely forested lush interior, often accessible only by boat or small aircraft, before taking some `time to lime` in a hammock in one of its tropical waterfront resorts.

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Guyana, Suriname & French Guiana at 1:1, 850, 000on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The whole of Guyana is on one side, with Suriname & French Guiana on the reverse; disputed border areas are clearly marked. Light altitude colouring with names of mountain ranges & peaks, plus spot heights, presents the topography. National parks & other protected area are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: unpaved, seasonal tracks. Distances are marked on main & secondary roads. & locations of petrol stations & border crossings are indicated. Symbols show various place of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, beaches, etc. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1º & an index of localities which lists national parks & nature reserves separately. Map legend

Includes:: English. ” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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This very early French map shows the northern coast of what is now South America from Margarita Island (Venezuela) eastwards to the mouth of the Amazon River. Of particular interest are the large lakes marked on the map which do not actually exist! Despite this imaginative approach to map drawing this is a beautiful map with pictorial representations of highland areas & many rivers named. Latitude & longitude scales are marked in the borders. Orginally entitled Partie de Terre Ferme ou sont Guiane et Caribane. Reproduced on heavyweight, parchment effect paper, with a generous border area. Paper

Size: 59.2 x 46 cm (23 3/8 x 18 1/8 inches) Map

Size: 54 x 40.5 cm (21 1/4 x 15 7/8 inches)



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Guyana in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Guyana, Guyane & Suriname in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint’s signature unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. An introductory section introduces the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Essentially a condensed, straight-to-the-point version of their Handbook series. “ Sets the pace for all the rest to follow” Michael Palin ...

Three Caribbean states sitting on the edge of South America, the Guianas are an intriguing combination of Calypso & palm trees, Dutch place names, Hindu temples, French cafes, & Amerindian rainforest villages. Whether you`re exploring the canopy walkway in the Iwokrama jungle, spotting rare birds at the incredible Kaieteur Falls, enjoying a croissant in Cayenne or admiring the wooden colonial buildings of Paramaribo, Footprint`s Guyana, Guyane & Suriname Handbook covers all the top sights in this undiscovered region, plus tips for when you`re off the beaten track. * Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there & around. * Highlights map & inspirational colour section, so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & relax
- whatever your budget. * Detailed street maps for Georgetown, Paramaribo & Cayenne. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Filled with inspiration & information, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of the Guianas without weighing you down.
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