Karnataka in a series of waterproof & tear-resistant maps from Bharat Graphics, showing local districts in different colours & indicating both administrative headquarters of each district & of its subdivisions, the tehsils (or tahsils, tahasils, talukas, taluks, taluqs). Roads are classified as national or state highways & other roads, some with driving distances. Railway lines are also marked & some titles have symbols indicating places of interest or rest houses. Maps of states in mountainous areas show names of main valleys, on other titles there is no topographic information. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Some titles include insets with enlargements of popular areas or street plans, & distance tables. All the maps are indexed & have a small booklet providing a basic guide to the state district by district. The maps are printed on a waterproof & tear-resistant paper. Please note: the various series of state maps of India often show different small villages, supplementing each other to provide a more detail picture of each state. ...

Indian state of Karnataka on road map from the Delhi-based International Publications, showing many small towns & villages, with a 46-page booklet describing the state & its sights. Additional features include street plan of Bengaluru (Bangalore) annotated with facilities & sights; a physical map of the state; a distance chart; plus a facts & figures table. The booklet

Includes:: notes on arts & crafts, national parks & sanctuaries, etc. Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, maps in this series present the state with its constituent districts in different colours & also show the division of districts into talukas. Town symbols indicate both district & taluka headquarters. Road network

Includes:: many local roads, some with driving distances, although sometimes locations are marked without road access to them shown on the map. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various locations of interest, including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, etc. In many titles additional panels around the main map and/or in the accompanying booklet provide more information: enlargements with more detailed presentation of the road network, street plans of main cities, etc. The booklets, which also include a general introduction to the state & district-by-district descriptions, are published on high quality paper & are illustrated with numerous colour photos. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.



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A journey into the heart of this vast region suits the explorer; those souls tired of the humdrum of city routine; &, those who want to discover random yet fascinating things in way out places, taking detours en route. If you are a traveller rather than a tourist, a participant rather than a spectator, you will get the most out of this guide. Yet the area is so large & diverse that it undoubtedly holds something for everyone. With highlights, interesting facts, tips & tons of contacts, written in an easy-to-read style, this is a must-read. Steve Moseley & Brent Naude live deep in the Karoo where they have spent the past eight years writing & photographing the region. They have developed a great love & respect for its natural & historical heritage, its people & culture, all of which has nurtured in them country values & a simpler way of life. Their work has appeared in national & international magazines & newspapers. Years of travel & research throughout this region have formed the basis of this book. ...

Greek islands of Karpathos & Kasos on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:60, 000 from Terrain Editions. The reverse side

Includes:: descriptions of six specially selected hiking trails on Karpathos. Contour interval is 100m. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Map legend & all the text include English. Maps of the Greek islands from Terrain Editions have topography well presented by contours at 20m intervals (unless indicated differently in the map`s individual description), enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops; scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Hiking paths are graded as main or narrow trails. National parks & other protected areas are marked & a wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails and/or a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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The Dodecanese island of Karpathos at 1:43, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map from Anavasi with recommendations for 18 hiking trails, The map is double-sided, dividing Karpathos north/south with an overlap between the sides, & shows on an inset the nearby island of Saria. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabets. Topography is shown by contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading & altitude colouring. Road network indicates dirt roads in poor condition & shows locations of petrol stations & driving distances on main roads. The map distinguishes between cart tracks & well defined, narrow or faint footpaths. 17 hiking trails are highlighted on Karpathos, plus a route on Saria, & are cross-referenced to a list giving their distances. Symbols highlight various places of interest & facilities, including beaches, caves, archaeological remains, etc. The map has a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude crosshairs at 1’. Map legend & all the text include English. To see which other islands are covered by maps from Anavasi, please click on the series link. ...

Karpathos & Kasos at 1:60, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Many titles include a street plan of the island ...

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. ...

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. ...

Shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize By the acclaimed winner of the Women`s Prize for Fiction 2018 Soul mates from birth, Karim & Raheen finish one another`s sentences, speak in anagrams & lie spine to spine. They are irrevocably bound to one another & to Karachi, Pakistan. It beats in their hearts
- violent, polluted, corrupt, vibrant, brave & ultimately, home. As the years go by they let a barrier of silence build between them until, finally, they are brought together during a dry summer of strikes & ethnic violence & their relationship is poised between strained friendship & fated love.
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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. ...