This publication contains the full text of the Convention on the prevention of marine pollution by dumping of wastes & other matter at sea, 1972 (London Convention) & the 1996 Protocol (London Protocol), as amended. The following related resources are also included:- A list of resolutions adopted under the two treaties;- Prospective amendments to the London Protocol that are pending entry into force;- Terms of reference for the subsidiary bodies under the London Convention & Protocol; &- Rules of Procedure for meetings under both treaties. ...

Unlike traditional paper maps, the Crumpled City Map of London is designed specifically to be crammed & scrunched into pockets or backpacks, either on its own or in the carry pouch provided. Produced on special technological material that makes it light (approximately only 20g) & resistant as well as 100% waterproof, creases are a fully intentional part of the quirkiness of the Crumpled City map. Whilst not cartographically the most precise or detailed item on the market, the map provides details about parts of the city including monuments, museums, galleries etc, as well as including a sightseeing index & a list of unique “ Soul Sights”. To see the full list of cities covered by this unique series please click on the series link. ...

London in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies an undercroft resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred Hitchcock in North London? How many of those who walk past Cleopatra`s Needle pause to consider why a 3, 000-year-old Egyptian monument stands beside the Thames? How many know that what was once London`s smallest police station can be seen in Trafalgar Square? Or that pineapples are used in the architectural design of so many buildings? Or why there are memorials to the ` Mayflower` & Pilgrim Fathers in Rotherhithe? These are just a few of the facets explored, described & illustrated here for anyone in search of the oddly obscure, wonderfully weird & surprisingly strange in this capital of curiosities. ...

Double-sided cycle map from Sustrans covering central London at 1:15, 000 & on the reverse Greater London within the M25 at 1:110, 000, with both map highlighting cycle routes including Avenue Verte, Great North Way, Downs & Weald, Garden of Engl&, & Ingrebourne Way. Additional street plans show Dartford, Waltham Abbey, Watford & Woking. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

From St Paul's Cathedral at twilight to Canary Wharf in the morning sun, from London Bridge at rush hour to Regent's Park at first light, this book's lively text & specially-commissioned photography captures London's sights & people throughout the day. David Paterson's magnificent photography presents a fresh perspective on well-known London landmarks & distinctive neighbourhoods. ...

London in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

London in the Frommer`s Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination’s principal neighbourhoods, detailing selected parks, activities, notable sights, shops & eateries. Categorized listings are given for the best of the area’s hotels & accommodation, shopping, food & drink, nightlife, music, outdoor activities, day-trips, & arts & entertainment, whilst a “ Savvy Traveller” section provides practical travel information, as well as a brief background & history of the destination. The guide is illustrated with colour photography & simple, easy-to-use bulleted maps with locations cross-referenced to the text, as well as having a removable tear-proof folded map in a pouch inside the back cover. ...

London in the Directions series from Rough Guides; pocket-sized guides to a range of international regions & cities, practically designed to help visitors make the most of their trip. Ideal for shorter breaks of around a week, the guides cover the principal areas, towns & neighbourhoods within a region or city. Each section contains concise listings for what to see & do, as well as details of selected restaurants, caf ...

London in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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