Kos in a series of handy holiday pocket maps from Freytag & Berndt covering popular islands & other seaside destinations in Europe. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights. On one side is a road map with icons highlighting numerous places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, sport & recreational facilities, marinas & beaches, architectural & historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Most titles also include a small street plan of the central area in the main town. The map &, if appropriate, the street plan are annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. Also provided is a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English.* In this title*: a small plan of Kos town & a map of Nisiros at 1:50, 000. ...

Kos at 1:65, 000 on a road map from Greek publishers Geopsis, annotated with numerous places of interest & facilities. Printed on waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, the map

Includes:: a street plan of Kos town on the reverse. On one side is a road map of the island at 1:65, 000. The base is derived from satellite imagery, enhanced by altitude colouring & relief shading, plus graphics to indicate woodlands & protected areas. Road network included local rural roads, gives driving distances in main routes & shows locations of petrol stations. Also shown are selected hiking routes. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including picturesque landscape, nature reserves, thermal springs, caves, beaches, sport & recreational facilities, tourist accommodation & tavernas, etc. Place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The map has a UTM grid for GPS users, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 3’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The reverse side shows a street plan of Kos at 1:4, 000 annotated with numerous places of interest & various facilities. Names of most streets are in both alphabets, with a few smaller streets are in Greek only. Also provided is a small plan of the town’s marina, plus for the main map brief descriptions of six selected routes for walking, cycling, go-karts & cars. Text

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In this booklet Jill Dudley writes about Hippocrates who was born on Kos, whose father was a temple priest-physician serving Asclepius, god of healing. She describes Hippocrates` pioneering approach to medicine, & his break with the traditional belief that sickness was an infliction imposed by the gods. It is as the back cover of the booklet says: all you need to know about the island`s myths, legends & its gods. ...

Marco Polo Kos: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all Kos`s attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, complete with ` Best Of` recommendations. You`ll discover nice hotels, restaurants, where to shop, trendy places, the best night life & the pick of local festivals & events. Also contains: the Perfect Route, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Travel with Kids, Greek phrasebook & a comprehensive index. Kos, with its 60km (38 miles) of sandy & pebble beaches, is an inviting holiday destination. With as much variety of clubs as water sports, there`s plenty of scope to enjoy both the beach & the nightlife. The largely flat island is easy to explore by bicycle, but whether by car or by bike, tours will lead you to beaches that are practically deserted, out-of-the-way villages, & the famous Asklepion, a unique mix of ancient sanatorium & temple complex, all of will be encountered when following the ` Perfect Route` across the isl&. Marco Polo Kos does more than just invite you to explore the `island of Hippocrates`. Its central position in the Dodecanese means that neighbouring islands can easily be reached by boat, including the sponge-fishing island of Kalimnos & the volcanic island of Nisyros. & whether by car ferry or excursion boat, it`s just a short hop across to Turkey. Insider Tips point you to the Kos Aktis Hotel, an art hotel right on the sea, & Bubble Beach, which has a little surprise in store for snorkelers. The Best Of pages sum up what`s typical for Kos, recommend places to go for free, & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. The Sports & Activities chapter has information for rock-climbing & horse-riding in stunning landscapes, while Trips & Tours

Includes:: a bike ride along the north coast & trips to neighbouring islands. Finally the Dos & Don`ts tell you why you should never disturb a siesta but why you should definitely heed the traffic regulations. Marco Polo Kos provides comprehensive coverage of the isl&. To help you get around there`s a detailed road atlas inside, a useful map of Kos Town in the back cover, plus a handy pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Greek island of Kos on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:45, 000 from Terrain Editions. On the reverse are notes about the island & its sights. 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. ...

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. ...

In this unique eyewitness record, James Pettifer gives a startling & evocative portrayal of the grim & fearful world of Kosova from the imposition of martial law in 1990 till March 1999. As a writer for The Times & Wall Street Journal Europe, he witnessed most key events, from the emergence of the Kosova Liberation Army in May 1996 to the massive refugee movements of 1998 & 1999, the ground war between the KLA & the Serbs & the NATO bombing campaign & subsequent liberation of Kosovo. Many of the drama`s key personalities, such as the Serb war criminal Arkan (who at one time was a Kosova MP), American diplomats (including Richard Holbrooke) & key Albanian leaders (Ibrahim Rugova & Thacim Haci) feature in this account. Kosova Express also offers new insights into the efforts of the British government to manipulate press coverage of Kosova for its own ends, & the hitherto undisclosed links between several European governments & the Milosevic regiem. The colour & humour of Kosova daily life, the region`s bleakly harsh yet beautiful landscapes, & the subterranean, nightmare world of Prishtina are graphically described, as is the horrifying nature of the war aro ...

An account of how Kosovo became the crucible of one of the 20th-century's most poisonous ethnic conflicts. Written by a seasoned journalist who witnessed the Balkan conflagration & its aftermath, it presents an analysis of the origins of the Serb-Albanian conflict, the course of the battle, the issues & personalities, & options for the future. In this second edition Tim Judah updates the story to, & beyond, the fall of Milosevic. ...

Julie Mertus provides one of the first comprehensive looks at the explosive situation in Kosovo, where years of simmering tensions between Serbs & Albanians erupted in armed conflict in 1998. In a profound & detailed study of national identity & ethnic conflict, Mertus demonstrates how myths & truths can start a war. She shows how our identity as individuals & as members of groups is defined through the telling & remembering of stories. Real or imagined, these stories shape our understanding of ourselves as heroes, martyrs, conquerors, or victims. Once we see ourselves as victims, Mertus claims, we feel morally justified to become perpetrators. Based on a series of interviews conducted in Kosovo, Serbia proper, & Macedonia, this book is one of the first extended treatments of the years leading to war in Kosovo. Mertus examines the formation of Serbian national identity, & closely scrutinizes the hostilities of the region. She shows how myth & experience inform the political ideologies of Kosovo, & explores how these competing beliefs are created & perpetuated. This sobering overview of the region provides a window into a complex struggle whose repercussions reach far into the international community. ...

By the early-1980s Kosovo had reached a state of permanent crisis & military occupation, & it became the main focus for the revival of Serbian nationalism. This book traces the history of Kosovo, examining the Yugoslavian conflict, & the part played by Western Europe in its destruction. ` This is a profound & important book, essential reading for those who wish to understand either the complex history or the present politics of Yugoslavia.` Hugh Trevor-Roper, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH `A dreadnought of a book, all big guns, covering the whole history of Kosovo, with an authority that is often breathtaking & never oppressive.` Norman Stone, SUNDAY TIMES ...