Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:20, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization. Each 20K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map (with adjustments in the border & coastal areas). The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 20K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. The 1:20, 000 survey covers the whole of Belgium & maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 which shows the division of Belgium into the 50K survey sheets can also be used to see in more detail coverage by the 20K maps. ...

Black Forest Middle – Strasbourg on a waterproof, tear-resistant, GPS compatible cycling map at 1:75, 000 from the ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club
- the official German cycling federation), in a series of maps with extensive overprint for long-distance & local cycling routes. GPS waypoints, route profiles, details of online links for information about accommodation etc. are also provided. Maps included in this series are contoured & the interval varies according to the type of the terrain. Steep sections are annotated with gradient markings. Colouring and/or graphics show various types of landscape: woods, vineyards, etc. An overprint highlights both the national long-distance cycling routes & the shorter local cycling trails, each clearly identified by a symbol and/or an abbreviation of its name. Sections with heavy traffic and/or poor road surface are clearly marked. Symbols indicate various facilities, such as railway stations with cycle hire, cycle repair shops, campsites, youth hostels, shelters, country restaurants/bars, sport & leisure facilities. Maps have a UTM grid for measuring distances & for determining location using GPS device & they are printed on weather resistant & tear-resistant paper. Each map covers an area of Approx. 87 x 130 km & the map legend is in German only. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link.
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This is a collection of real-life inconveniences faced by the iPhone-losing, polenta-burning, Eurostar-missing middle classes. While 870 million people in the world suffer from starvation, it`s worth sparing a thought for the beleaguered & misunderstood middle classes who face similarly harrowing issues every day. ` My horse just ate my favourite boots`, ` Feel like I`ve forgotten how to ski`, ` Put too much balsamic vinegar on my salad & now I`m dying`... From overcooking the quinoa to downloading the wrong book to the wrong kindle, things can get pretty rough in the recently renovated homes of our harangued elite. Fortunately, they can now turn to Twitter in their distress, finding a haven & a natural outlet in @ Middle Class Prob, where Benjamin Lee has been collecting our most hilarious cris de coeur since 2010. ...

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia from Split southwards to Gradec on a detailed map at 1:100, 000 from Freytag & Berndt with large icons indicating various facilities including campsites & beaches, ferry connections, etc. Coverage

Includes:: the islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis, Korcula & Lastovo, plus the northern part of the Peljesac peninsula. The map shows local roads & indicates ferry connections. Icons mark various facilities such as campsites, beaches & marinas, as well as places of interest. The map has latitude & longitude lines but without providing the coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. Street plans show Split, Hvar, Korcula & Makarska. On the reverse there is a guide to the area, in English, with plans of local marinas, etc. Please note: this title is not a nautical chart for sailing.



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The southernmost part of the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia including Dubrovnik on a detailed map at 1:100, 000 from Freytag & Berndt with large icons indicating various facilities including campsites & beaches, ferry connections, etc. Coverage

Includes:: the islands of Mljet & Sipan, & the southern part of the Peljesac peninsula. The map shows local roads & indicates ferry connections. Icons mark various facilities such as campsites, beaches & marinas, as well as places of interest. No geographical coordinates or an index of place names are provided. Map legend

Includes:: English.A large inset shows a street plan of Dubrovnik with Lapad, with an enlargement for Dubrovnik’s Old Town. On the reverse there is a guide to the area, in English, with a plan of Dubrovnik’s marina. Please note: this title is not a nautical chart for sailing.



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Middle East at 1:4, 000, 000 on a large map from Insight Guides, with coverage extending from the whole of Turkey & the Nile Valley to Almaty & north-western India with Delhi. Extensive index is placed next to the map. Topography is shown by bold relief shading with plenty of names of geographical features & country borders are clearly marked. All place names are in Latin alphabet only. The map presents the region ...

Middle East in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Middle East in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

Includes:: Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases,

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The Middle East is notoriously complex & difficult. This compact book on the topic by the University of Oxford`s leading expert does not shirk the challenge. Organised thematically, & dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil & religion, to gender & conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read & full of insight. Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, & even popular jokes from the area, ” The Middle East: A Beginner`s Guide” will captivate tourists, students, & the interested general reader alike. ...