Land of the High Flags
- Afghanistan When It Was Good in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested
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In an adventure of a lifetime, Alexander Armstrong wraps up warm & heads ever north to explore the hostile Arctic winter
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This is a penetrating study of many aspects of life, thought, & everyday existence in Scandinavia, as experienced through the author`s 9-year residence in the enlightened far north in the 1960s. Robert Corfe is primarily known as a thought-provoking writer of books published in the 21st century, but this work comprises a selection of his articles published in the Finnish press, popular magazines, & learned journals in the 1960s. The collected articles are put into context for a contemporary readership by a lively introductory chapter entitled, Seeing The Future Through The Past, which describes how Scandinavia was 50 years in advance of Britain in terms of political thinking & social development. & now Britain has caught up & shares in the benefits & also the dis-benefits of a modernised technological society. Of considerable interest are the articles on British society & its problems, as viewed through the eyes of a British resident acclimatised to the cultural environment of Finnish life. The articles reflect clearly the development of the author`s political ideas on the need for a classless society in more effectively contributing to communal prosperity & internal harmony. The Scandinavians` enviable policy of neutrality & disengagement from the conflicts of the great power blocs in achieving national security is highlighted as contributing to the happiness of their people. In view of an impending new Cold War between Russia & the West, the arguments developed are perhaps of greater significance today than when they were formulated more than 40 years ago. Many of these ideas were to be given greater depth in the author`s major works published many years later in the 21st century. Perhaps most entertaining in this collection is the delicious satirical story, What The Watchdog Saw, a savage attack on the absurdities of the British far left as well as those of the far right. As a percipient introduction to the mindset of the enlightened Scandinavian people, based on both scholarship & personal experience, this book could hardly be bettered for such a purpose. ...

For Cyrus Massoudi, a young British-born Iranian, the country his parents were forced to flee thirty years ago was a place wholly unknown to him. Wanting to make sense of his roots & piece together the divided, divisive & deeply contradictory puzzle that is contemporary Iran, he embarked on a series of journeys that spanned hundreds of miles & thousands of years. Rich portrayals of Sufis & ageing aristocrats, smugglers & underground rock bands are all woven together with history, religion & mythology to form a unique portrait of contemporary Iranian society. &, running through the heart of the narrative, lies Massoudi`s poignant personal quest; his struggle echoing that of Iran itself, as it fights to forge a cohesive modern identity. Land of the Turquoise Mountains reveals a world beyond the propaganda-driven, media-fuelled image of fractious, flag-burning fundamentalism & provides a compelling glimpse both into the heart of a deeply misunderstood nation & into what it is to seek out & discover one`s heritage. ...

For Cyrus Massoudi, a young British-born Iranian, the country his parents were forced to flee thirty years ago was a place wholly unknown to him. Wanting to make sense of his roots & piece together the divided, divisive & deeply contradictory puzzle that is contemporary Iran, he embarked on a series of journeys that spanned hundreds of miles & thousands of years. Rich portrayals of Sufis & ageing aristocrats, smugglers & underground rock bands are all woven together with history, religion & mythology to form a unique portrait of contemporary Iranian society. &, running through the heart of the narrative, lies Massoudi`s poignant personal quest; his struggle echoing that of Iran itself, as it fights to forge a cohesive modern identity. Land of the Turquoise Mountains reveals a world beyond the propaganda-driven, media-fuelled image of fractious, flag-burning fundamentalism & provides a compelling glimpse both into the heart of a deeply misunderstood nation & into what it is to seek out & discover one`s heritage. ...

Known around the globe as an icon of British engineering, the Land Rover Defender is the ultimate off-roader that has delighted owners for generations. Combining military utility with classic & distinctive design, the Defender had been a ubiquitous presence on the automobile scene since its release more than half a century ago. But 68 years since the first model came on the market, the production line came to a halt in January 2016. This presents the perfect opportunity to look back over the Land Rover`s history, from its first iteration as a utility vehicle in 1948, to the 21st Century special editions. Landy fans & petrol-heads alike will love Land Rover Defender, a highly illustrated collection of classic & limited edition models, filled with specs, stats, & images of Defenders both at home & abroad. From its reputation as the essential go-anywhere vehicle, the Defender has even won some famous fans, & owners can include the Queen, Sir Winston Churchill & actor Steve Mc Queen amongst their numbers. In recent years, the Defender has gained a second life as a city vehicle, & proves itself to be just as at home bombing around the streets of London as it always has been in the West Country mud or on the African savannah. The last model came off the production line in February 2016, & Land Rover Defender will be a treasure trove for car lovers & Landy owners alike. ...

Designed as a utilitarian vehicle for farmers, the Land Rover has become an automotive legend
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As quintessentially British as a plate of fish & chips or a British Bulldog, the boxy, utilitarian Land Rover Defender has become an iconic part of what it is to be British. It is said that for more than half the world`s population, the first car they ever saw was a Land Rover Defender. It mirrors many of our national traits, stiff upper-lipped & slightly eccentric. The car has remained relatively unchanged for nearly seven decades & has spawned an industry that

Includes:: dozens of publications, car shows, clubs, associations & even model car collectors who dedicate their lives to the Land Rover. To understand this national love affair, Ben has travelled the length of the British Isles in a Defender, spending time with fellow Land Rover enthusiasts: from visiting Colonel Blashford-Snell, who crossed the jungles of the Darien Gap, to patrolling the streets of Belfast with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Ben has met folk who have converted their beloved Defenders into everything from hearses & coffee shops to works of art & fire trucks. He has travelled from the Red Wharf in Anglesey, Wales onto the Western Isles of Scotland & Islay, the island used as a testing ground by Spencer Wilks in 1947 to put several of the early Series Land Rover prototypes through their paces. After 67 years & 2 million vehicles the Land Rover Defender has ceased production, & this book is a fitting tribute to this most British institution which has stood as a beacon of durability & Britishness across the world. Every Land Rover has its own unique story to tell. This is the story of the world`s favourite car.

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Sunday Times Bestseller As quintessentially British as a plate of fish & chips or a British Bulldog, the boxy, utilitarian Land Rover Defender has become an iconic part of what it is to be British. It is said that for more than half the world`s population, the first car they ever saw was a Land Rover Defender. It mirrors many of our national traits, stiff upper-lipped & slightly eccentric. The car has remained relatively unchanged for nearly seven decades & has spawned an industry that

Includes:: dozens of publications, car shows, clubs, associations & even model car collectors who dedicate their lives to the Land Rover. To understand this national love affair, Ben has travelled the length of the British Isles in a Defender, spending time with fellow Land Rover enthusiasts: from visiting Colonel Blashford-Snell, who crossed the jungles of the Darien Gap, to patrolling the streets of Belfast with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Ben has met folk who have converted their beloved Defenders into everything from hearses & coffee shops to works of art & fire trucks. He has travelled from the Red Wharf in Anglesey, Wales onto the Western Isles of Scotland & Islay, the island used as a testing ground by Spencer Wilks in 1947 to put several of the early Series Land Rover prototypes through their paces. After 67 years & 2 million vehicles the Land Rover Defender has ceased production, & this book is a fitting tribute to this most British institution which has stood as a beacon of durability & Britishness across the world. Every Land Rover has its own unique story to tell. This is the story of the world`s favourite car.

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A detailed topographic map from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Penzance & St Ives (showing part of the South West Coast Path). Edition B2; Publication date December 2009 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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