The Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 has been specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) & the 400th Anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope. This is not only a highly functional precision optical instrument but also a beautiful collector’s piece, desk or shelf ornament, & ideal gift. The beautiful, luxurious tube graphics depict a richly historical theme. The images have been specially designed to symbolise Galileo & his conflict with the Catholic church. Galileo Galilei’s public championing of Copernicus’ theory of heliocentrism, which was contrary to the geocentric beliefs at the time, eventually led to him being denounced to the Roman Inquisition. He was subsequently tried, suspected of heresy, forced to recant, & spent the rest of his life under house arrest. Of course Galileo, “ The father of modern science” & “ The father of modern observational astronomy” was proved right in the end. The telescope tube is also adorned with the words “ Galileo 400” & “ International Year of Astronomy” as well as key dates in the lifetime of Galileo. The telescope comes equipped, as standard, with a 5x magnification Finderscope, for the easy location of night sky objects. Also the two supplied eyepieces have been specially upgraded to higher quality Super Modified Achromats to increase your viewing pleasure. The telescope accepts standard 1.25” accessories so the magnification range can easily be extended additional 1.25” eyepieces and/or Barlow lens. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes it a convenient, highly portable, grab-&-go system. The complete telescope & mount comes fully assembled straight out of the box. Supplied in presentation Giftbox. ...

This is a sumptuous celebration in words & photographs of the fascinating riches of heritage fruits & vegetables. Published in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society & presented by season for growers & seasonally minded cooks, this book introduces heritage fruits & vegetables in entertaining stories & beautifully composed photographs that highlight all the unusual colours, shapes & textures of heritage varieties in a painterly way. It offers full descriptions of each type of fruit & vegetable &

Includes:: stories about their origins, development, the reception they received upon introduction to various countries, as well as the folklore associated with them. No one interested in food, plant cultivation or history will fail to be captivated by this glorious tribute to the food we so often take for granted.

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A unique celebration of some of Britain`s most beautiful & popular locations, complete with key facts, top 10 places to visit, & detailed locator maps Britain`s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty were first proposed under the 1949 National Parks & Access to the Countryside Act--the same legislation which led to the creation of the National Parks. They represent some of the finest & most beautiful landscapes in the country, & the very best of them are brought together in this beautifully illustrated book. Some of Britain`s most popular areas are featured here, including the Cotswolds, the Northumberland coast, the Chilterns, & the Cranborne Chase in Dorset. ...

Heritage Trees of Wales takes the reader on a journey through the ancient Welsh countryside to visit the country`s most remarkable trees. Steeped in history, surrounded by myth & legend & full of cultural & historical significance, these trees dominate the Welsh landscape. Packed with colour photography, directions for visiting the trees & detailed maps, this book tells the story of Wales`unique & diverse collection of heritage trees. Ideal for those interested in history or nature of any age. Published in association with the Tree Council. ...

The Heritage-130P has been specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy & the 400th Anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope. This is not only a highly functional precision optical instrument but also a beautiful collector’s piece & ideal gift. The telescope tube is adorned with the names of many famous figures that have made significant contributions to the advancement of astronomy over this 400yr period, including Galileo Galilei himself. Housing the same superb Parabolic Primary Mirror as our highly-renowned Explorer-130P, this telescope is an excellent & capable all-rounder which will provide wonderful views of both the Moon & Planets as well as Deep-Sky Objects. The collapsible patented Flex Tube™ system has been incorporated making it even more convenient to transport & store. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes it a superb, highly portable, grab-&-go system. The complete telescope & mount comes fully assembled straight out of the box. Supplied in presentation Giftbox. ...

Herm & Jethou at 1:10, 000 on a detailed topographic map produced by the British Directorate of Military Survey. Contours are at 5 metres intervals, with graphics showing different types of the terrain & vegetation, e.g. rough grassl&, scrub, woods, rocks, sand & shingle, etc. The map shows all the details expected of topographic mapping at this scale, including roads, tracks & paths, individual buildings, field boundaries, etc., & has a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1 ...

Hermannsweg plus Eggeweg, a combined 218km long-distance hiking trail in north-western Germany between Rheine & Marsberg along the Teutoburger Wald & hills of the Eggegebirge. The route is presented on 18 panels, accompanied by street plans of Rheine, Bielefeld, Horn-Bad Mainberg & Marsberg. Maps in this new series from Kompass, begun in summer 2014, are at 1:50, 000, contoured & GPS compatible, & printed on sturdy but light waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each route is prominently highlighted on a series of 17.5 x 20cm panels & annotated with 5km markers. Topography is shown by contours (intervals at 20m or 40m) enhanced by relief shading with colouring and/or graphics for woodlands, orchards, vineyards, etc. Symbols indicate various accommodation options (hotels, campsites, youth hostels), sport facilities, & various places of interest. The maps also show locations of car parks near the route & railway lines are shown with stations. The maps have a 2km UTM grid. Each title

Includes:: street plans of local towns, a route profile, details of recommended accommodation indicating price range, plus descriptions of main places of interest. Map legend & all the text are in German only. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road network with rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Italo Calvino once said that he preferred to give false details about his biography since he felt that even the genuine data of a writer`s life shed no light on the creative work. But this volume of posthumously collected personal writings is the closest we will ever come to the autobiography of this most private of writers. The pieces collected here range from the early 1950s to his last interview, completed just before his sudden death in 1985. Apart from providing a glimpse into his own formative experiences & evolution as an author, Calvino`s autobiographical writings also examine the major events of twentieth-century history from a very personal viewpoint. This volume is full of ideas on literature & other writers, all conveyed with the author`s distinctive lightness & intelligence. Italo Calvino, one of Italy`s finest postwar writers, has delighted readers around the world with his deceptively simple, fable-like stories. Calvino was born in Cuba in 1923 & raised in San Remo, Italy; he fought for the Italian Resistance from 1943-1945. His major works include ” Cosmicomics” (1968), ” Invisible Cities” (1972), & ” If on a Winter`s Night a Traveler” (1979). He died in Sienna in 1985. ...

Paul Brunton was one of a very small number of his generation to travel in India & Tibet so extensively at a time when very few were doing so with such insight & discernment. His journalistic skills produced magnificent descriptions of the snowy peaks & high-desert landscapes of the Himalayan region, but it was the lessons he learned from the holy men he met on his journey that transformed him into one of the great interpreters of the East. In this magnificent spirituality classic, he explains that we all need `oases of calm in a world of storm`, no matter what era we are living in, & that to retreat from our everyday lives for a while is not weakness but strength. By taking the trouble to discover the deep silence within us we will find the benefits of being linked to an `infinite power, an infinite wisdom, an infinite goodness`. A Hermit In The Himalayas is a fascinating blend of travel writing & profound spiritual experience. As we accompany the author on his journey through the vast Himalayas ranges towards Mount Kailas in Tibet, he also shows us an even more remarkable
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- inner path which will help us cope with the ups & downs of our contemporary world.

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