Hulme area of Manchester in 1844 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

Reproduction of Charles Laurent`s “ Topographical Plan of Manchester & Salford with the adjacent parts” from 1793
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London Road area of Manchester in 1849 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

Manchester is one the world`s most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps & unpublished & original plans to chart the dramatic growth & transformation of Manchester as it grew rich on its cotton trade from the late 18th century, experienced periods of boom & bust through the Victorian period, & began its post-industrial transformation in the 20th century. The Peterloo Massacre, the Bridgewater Canal, the railway revolution, Trafford Park industrial estate, the Ship Canal, Belle Vue theme park, Wythenshawe garden city, the 1996 IRA bomb, Coronation Street, iconic football stadiums, & Media City are just some of the events & places that have put Manchester on the world`s perceptual map & are explored through a wealth of published & unpublished maps & plans in this sumptuously illustrated cartographic history. ...

Mandalas are circular patterns, used in Hinduism & Buddhism to represent the Universe. But in this case, they are just beautiful, intricate patterns to colour in. With a huge range to choose from, this book represents hours of quiet colouring & contemplation. Suitable for children or adults wishing to indulge in some art therapy. ...

Mandalay street plan from Odyssey Books with on the reverse a road map of Burma/ Myanmar without the panhandle, both with descriptions & colour photos of places of interest highlighted on them. On one side is a street plan of Mandalay showing locations of numerous hotels, as well as markets, pagodas or zedis/stupas, & monasteries. Surrounding the plan are descriptions of various sites & aspects of the city, illustrated with colour photos & cross-referenced to the plan (please note: map scale is 1:17, 250 approx. & not 1:1, 700 as shown on the map). On the reverse is a road map of Burma without its southern panhandle. Road & rail networks are shown on a base map with satellite-based relief shading & altitude colouring. Symbols indicate major historical or scenic sites, national parks & nature/wildlife reserves, international & domestic airports, & border crossings. Like the plan of Mandalay, the road map is also surrounded by descriptions & photos. The map has no geographical coordinates. Neither the street plan nor the road map is indexed. ...

Mandarin Chinese i Phrase in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...

Chinese Mandarin Phrase Book & CD in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to…, Travel Packs, i-Phrase, …in 60 Minutes, …in 30 Days, For your trip…, Pocket Dictionaries & Compact Dictionaries.*PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL PRODUCT FORMATS. PLEASE SEE FULL STOCK LIST.** See below for individual type descriptions:** Phrase books & Dictionaries
- containing 244 pages & over 8, 000 words & phrases, organised thematically, to help you communicate with ease in a variety of situations, as well as. Books are generally divided into the following broad linguistic categories: survival, food, people, fun, special needs, resources & a bilingual dictionary.* Phrase books & CDs
- containing the relevant title from the Phrase books & Dictionaries range, with a compact disc providing audio examples of the text found in the ‘ You may hear…’ yellow, box sections in the book. * Shortcuts to…
- containing the key 100 words you will need to speak beginners Italian, as well as more than 500 simple phrases to help you as you meet people, navigate your way, book rooms, shop, & order in restaurants. * Travel Packs
- containing the relevant title from the Phrase books & Dictionaries range, with a more detailed compact disc, in a hard plastic case. Travel Pack CDs provide audio examples of more than 300 useful words & expressions, & have 14 tracks covering the following topics: introduction, basic expressions, accommodations, eating out, travel, sightseeing, leisure, making friends, stores & services, health, numbers, days, greetings & time. * i-Phrase
- containing language software for you to download, via a computer, onto your i-pod. i-Phrase titles will give you access to over 8, 000 words & phrases, as well as audio & pronunciation support, travel photos to provide a glimpse of what you’ll see on a visit, & a bonus menu reader & bilingual dictionary. System requirements: compatible for use on Windows 2000 or more recent / Mac OS 10.3.9 or later / i-tunes windows or Mac version 7.0.2 or later / 25MB of available hard disk space. Suitable for use on most models of iPod. * …in 60 Minutes
- containing an audio CD, accompanied by a basic booklet for you to follow along as you listen. Enclosed in a hard plastic case …in 60 Minutes titles include over 250 native words that you will need to start communicating. Topics include basic expressions, asking questions, making friends, & eating out. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* …in 30 Days
- containing a substantial 320 page course book & 2 audio CDs, featuring daily lessons & short dialogues, with focus on conversational language that will enable you to meet & greet, talk about everyday items, have phone conversations, order in a restaurant, make small talk & get around town. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* For your trip…
- containing an audio CD, accompanied by a basic booklet for you to follow along as you listen. Enclosed in a hard plastic case …in 60 Minutes titles include over 250 native words that you will need to start communicating. Topics include basic expressions, asking questions, making friends, & eating out. Compatible with iPod & MP3 devices.* Pocket Dictionaries
- containing more than 35, 000 entries & thousands of idioms, new words & expressions, in a mini pocket format. All headwords are in blue for quick reference. Language of reference works to & from English. * Compact Dictionaries
- containing more than 45, 000 entries & thousands of idioms, new words & expressions, in a (larger palm sized) pocket format. Introductory grammar information is provided, & all headwords are in blue for quick reference. Language of reference works to & from English.









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Mandarin Chinese in the Phrasebooks series from Rough Guides; comprising of pocket-sized guides aimed at providing travellers with essential communication & language tips & skills while travelling. Each guide has a double-language dictionary, preceded by a basic grammar section with a clear A-Z format, simple pronunciation guides, travel scenario dialogues & menu readers, all enhanced by an easy-to-read design. There are also helpful hints on cultural do's & don'ts, useful travel tips & references to popular local food & drink. Each book also has a web page where you can download the travel scenarios, recorded with native speakers, as audio files for your Mac, PC or iPod. ...

The Mandarin Chinese Phrase Guide is designed to help travellers get the most out of their trip. Presented in a user-friendly style, the guide focuses on the most popular & commonly used phrases & words. In-depth sections on shopping, eating & drinking are supplemented by essential phrases to put the language into context, helping you to say the right thing at the right time. ...