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. ...

This refreshing mini fan is deceptively powerful. Compact enough to slip into a pocket or bag, the blade retracts to protect it from damage when not in use. Beautifully discreet, this travel fan is small & silent enough to use anywhere. Uses 1 x AAA battery (included). ...

A useful device for use with spotting scopes (and binoculars, with an additional L-Type adaptor code 308 or 309). Designed to clamp to a Table, Window Sill or any other even horizontal surface with a thickness up to 36mm. Incorporates a standard 1/4-20 Tripod Bush. Features Micro-elevation & azimuth adjustments. Gloss black anodised finish. ...

Refresh your life with a tiny little adventure that`s close to home & easy on your pocket. Inspiration is abundant in this brilliant & beautifully-illustrated guide. What exactly is an adventure? Something that`s new & exhilarating. Something that launches you from your comfort zone into a different place altogether. An adventure changes you & how you see the world. & all an adventurer really needs is bags of enthusiasm & boundless curiosity. Let Alastair Humphreys introduce you to the exciting world of microadventures
- adventures that are close to home, cheap, simple, short, & yet very effective. A microadventure takes the spirit of a big adventure & squeezes it into a day or even a few hours. The point of microadventures is that you do not need lots of time & money to meet a new challenge. This practical guide is filled with over 50 ideas for microadventures & over 150 stunning photographs, plus tips & advice on safety & kit. Whether it is sleeping on a hilltop or going for a wild swim, cycling a lap of the Isle of Wight or walking home for Christmas, it`s time you discovered something new about yourself & the world outside your window. Adventure is everywhere, every day, & it is up to us to find it.
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The story of Central Europe is anything but simple: as a result of invasions & resettlements, the people of Central Europe have witnessed a profusion of languages, cultures, religions & nationalities. The two most important waves of settlement came from the Germans & Slavs, but Central Europe also became the great haven for Jews. In its recent history, Central Europe has been subjected to 50 years of Fascism & Communism in succession. In order to present a portrait of Central Europe, from AD 1000 to the present, Normal Davies & Roger Moorhouse study the history of one of its most colourful cities, the former German Breslau, which became the Polish Wroclaw after the Second World War. The book contains detail maps, fascinating illustrations & a place-name directory at the back. With fantastic reviews from Sunday Times, & Economist, this book will provide a factual history story of the Central European City. ...

The blue Micro Fibre Travel Towel is the perfect compromise of practicality & comfort. With a conventional towel feel, the travel towel is soft, highly absorbent & quick drying. It also comes with a compact carry case. The towel is a great companion for a trip around the world, or equally lazing on the beach or pool side.

Features:- Micro Fibre
- conventional towel-feel fabric- Lightweight, compact & absorbent- Treated with Polygiene® permanent odour control- Dries 7x faster than a standard beach towel- Absorbs 6x its own weight in water- Comes in a tough ripstop carry case


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Full-sized laboratory standard instrument incorporating a 1.3mp (1280x 1024 pixels) built-in CMOS digital camera. Display & capture live images directly to your PC with ease, via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 cable using user-friendly Scope Image Plus application software. The camera can be connected & disconnected freely, & when the camera is not in use, the instrument operates like a conventional microscope. ideal to be used in schools, colleges & professional laboratories over a wide range biological, medical, veterinary, bacteriological & agricultural applications. ...

The MICROLAB-1000 series are full sized laboratory standard instruments of modern ergonomic design, robust reliable construction & high optical performance. ideal to be used in schools, colleges & professional laboratories over a wide range of biological, medical, veterinary, bacteriological & agricultural applications. Four models are available, sharing a common st&, but with a choice of viewing heads & objective lenses. The MICROLAB-1000M is supplied with Monocular Head & Achromatic Objectives ...

Five handy booklets written & compiled by Phil Cregeen, a seasoned cruising yachtsman. They offer notes & guidance based upon the author`s experiences & observations during the last few years whilst cruising the islands in his 36ft steel sloop. Include many h&-drawn maps covering the popular & less-popular beaches, coves, bays & anchorages. Titles include Fiji, the Ha`apai Group in Tonga, Vanuatu, Southern New Caledonia, & Micronesia. ...

General 138x 72cm map showing the locations of the main islands & atolls. The map

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