Indexed map of Burma at 1:1, 350, 000 from ITMB with large, clear street plans of central Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, plus an enlargement of the Bagan area. The map is double-sided, dividing the county north-south with an overlap between the sides; each side is provided with a separate index of localities. Altitude colouring presents the topography, with spot heights given in feet. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, as well as locations of local airports. National parks & various places of interest are highlighted. Also shown are local administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 1º. The map

Includes:: street plans of Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, annotated with symbols showing accommodation & other tourist facilities, temples & places of interest, etc. Also included is an enlargement at 1:40, 000 of the Bagan area, highlighting its numerous temples & pagodas.

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Myanmar / Burma at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, now published on a handy size, light, waterproof & tear-resistant map, with street plans of Yangon (Rangoon) & Mandalay, plus plans of the UNESCO World Heritage site at Bagan & of the ancient capital at Mrauk-U. The map is double-sided, with its smaller size offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The country is divided north/south, with Mandalay included on both sides & the panhandle shown as an inset on the southern side. Vivid relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges presents the topography. National parks and/or protected area are indicated. Road network indicates partially paved roads & cart tracks. Railway lines & local airports are included & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Various places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 1° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Insets provide: a street plan of Yangon (Rangoon) with an enlargement of its downtown area, a street plan of Mandalay with a detailed map of the area around the city, an enlargement of the Bagan area with a more detailed plan of Old Bagan, plus an enlargement showing the temples & archaeological sites in Mrauk-U. All these maps highlight places of interest; street plans also indicate selected hotels, restaurants, etc.

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Myanmar (Burma) on a double-sided map from Periplus, including a country map at 1:2, 000, 000, plus street plans of Yangon (Rangoon), Mandalay, the Bagan area, & Naypyidaw. On one side is a road map showing Burma at 1:2, 000, 000, with good coverage of the adjoining regions of the neighbouring countries; coverage of Thailand extends to Bangkok &

Includes:: Chiang Mai. Burma’s southern panhandle is shown on an inset at the same scale as the rest of the country. The map shows Burma’s road & rail networks & highlights numerous places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2º intervals. The map is not indexed. On the reverse are street plans, in addition highlighting locations of hotels & other tourist facilities: Yangon/ Rangoon at 1:35, 000 with an indexed enlargement of its central area; central Mandalay (1:25, 000); plus the Bagan area with its numerous temples, & the new capital Nay Pyi Daw.

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Myanmar / Burma at 1:1, 500, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet, with a very generous overlap between the two sides. Coverage on the southern side extends east to Bangkok & south to Ko Samui & Surat Thani, indicating border crossings to Thail&. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by light altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks & gives driving distances on main roads. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, temples & museums, viewpoints, beaches, etc. The map also shows old versions of many town names (Sittwe / Akyab, Bago / Pegu, Pyay / Prome, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are at intervals of 1º. Extensive index of localities also

Includes:: names of national parks, places of interest, etc. Map legend

Includes:: English.





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Myanmar 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’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Myanmar in the Odyssey Guides series, aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination. It takes the readers to the most famous cities & sites as well as beaches & mountains, from the great Ayeyarwady River to Kipling’s Mandalay & the exotic Inle Lake. This is a comprehensive guide that offers information on the local history & culture, literary excerpts & recommended reading, essential sites & architectural treasures, practical information, best hotels & restaurants, 158 colour photos & a 16 page Atlas plus city maps & plans. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. ...

This title features specially commissioned photographs which capture the spirit of Myanmar today: the people & their heritage. It offers succinct yet informative text that gives a quick overview of Myanmar`s history, art culture & architecture. It features more than a hundred full colour photographs of the country including historic images as well as the contemporary. It is the perfect companion for both a visitor & an armchair traveller. ...

The Mycenaean civilization flourished more than 800 years before the classical Greeks, with a complex society, strong artistic tendencies, & a distinct system of writing. Famous for its lion gate & citadel, Mycenae was long believed to be the city that fought Troy in Homer`s epic, the Iliad. But after flourishing nearly three thousand years ago the society vanished, becoming nothing more than a legend. Mycenae brings readers into the heart of this mystery, as it was being solved, through lively text, stunning photographs, & an original take on Greek history & mythology. Using the pivotal summer of 1954--a year after Linear B, the mysterious language present on all Mycenaean artifacts, was decoded--as her entry point, author Athina Cacouri reveals the fascinating archaeological history of the site, from the pioneering work of Heinrich Schliemann to the discovery of hundreds of ”seal stones, ” marked with an unknown language. Cacouri`s text is complemented by the photographs of Robert Mc Cabe, whose lens captured the site before it was opened to the general public, giving his atmospheric images a poignant, unmatched immediacy. An original play, commissioned for this volume from renowned American playwright John Guare, sets the mythological stage for the archaeological discoveries to come by recounting the history of the House of Atreus & King Agamemnon`s Trojan War, while commentary on the photographs from archaeologist Lisa Wace French ties those myths to very real discoveries at the site. An essay by Daniel Fallu, detailing the importance of Mycenae`s geology, rounds out this unparalleled survey of one of Greece`s treasured archaeological sites. A multifaceted look at a brilliant civilization & the tireless work that led to its rediscovery, Mycenae is a fast-paced, lushly illustrated exploration of one of the most intriguing mysteries of antiquity that is sure to delight lovers of classical civilization, photography, & travel. ...

Fresh out of university, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government. Yet this most British of civil servants has strong ties to Trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, Cyrus Douglas, & where his fiancee Georgiana Sutton was raised. Mycroft`s comfortable existence is overturned when Douglas receives troubling reports from home, rumors of spirits enticing children to their deaths. Upon hearing the news, Georgiana abruptly departs for the isl&. Mycroft convinces Douglas that they should follow her, drawing the two men into a web of dark secrets that grows more treacherous with each step they take... ...

Myeik Archipelago & the southern part of Burma’s panhandle presented by Odyssey Books at 1:625, 000 with descriptions of the region’s 17 most important sights, many illustrated with colour photos, plus on the reverse a map of the whole country, also accompanied by descriptions & photos of its various highlights. On one side is a map of Burma’s panhandle south of the town on Khawzar, including the islands of the Myeik archipelago. Topography of the area is shown by satellite-based relief shading. The map shows the network of main & selected minor roads & indicates locations accessible by air transport. 17 most interesting locations are prominently highlighted & cross-referenced to informative descriptions, many illustrated with photos. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. On the reverse is a road map of Burma at 1:2, 150, 000 with similar presentation of its topography & the road network. Railway lines are also included. Symbols indicate major historical or scenic sites, national parks & nature/wildlife reserves, international & domestic airports, & border crossings. Surrounding descriptions refer to highlighted locations & various other aspects of the country including handicrafts, flora & fauna, ethnic groups, etc. ...