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. ...

This work encapsulates diversity of architecture, design, arts & crafts in Myanmar. Ranging from the monumental pagodas of Bagan (Pagan) to contemporary Yangon (Rangoon), both religious & secular buildings are presented in detail. Archaelogical experts highlights the major influences & styles, & sections are included on Myanmar's rich tradition of arts & crafts. Buddha images, lacquerware, painting, ceramics, wood-carvings, bronzes, textiles, costumes & many more are illustrated, as are examples of objects d'art. Chapters on Myanmar's history & culture discuss the special relationship between religion & life. Myanmar Style is intended for art collectors, lovers of exotic architecture & interior design, & anyone interested in this unique country. With over 500 colour images by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, & text by the region's authorities on architecture, art & archaeology, this book reveals the splendour of a secret, forgotten l&. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Map No. 10122, Myken, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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Topographic survey of Faroe Islands at 1:20, 000 prepared by the Danish national mapping agency Kort og Matrikelstyrelsen. The islands’ topography is vividly presented by contours at 5 metre intervals, enhanced by relief shading plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of terrain or vegetation (scree, boulders, etc). The maps show all the detail expected of the topographic mapping at this scale & have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1’ & 2` respectively. Map legend is in Danish only. The maps are available either separately or as sets of five of more sheets, each covering the main island group: Vagar, Sandoy, Suduroy, Nordoyar, Streymoy & Eysturoy. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Mykonos, including the nearby islands of Rinia, Delos & Tragonisi at 1:35, 000, from Kompass, with street plans of Mykonos town & Delos town. Contours at 100m intervals, spot heights, & very slight relief shading are used to denote topography. Major & minor roads are shown with distances marked in kilometres. Points of interest such as surfing spots, beaches, archaeological sites, museums are clearly marked, with local facilities also displayed. The enlargement of Mykonos town is at 1:5, 000 with Delos at 1:10, 000; Mykonos shows main places of interest & is accompanied by a list of 11 hotels & 14 restaurants. There is also a small map of ferry connections in the Aegean. The map place names are in both Latin & Greek alphabet. Map legend

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Road Edition maps are produced in co-operation with the Hellenic Army Geographical Service, the national survey organisation. The maps have contours with colour altitude tints. All the place names are shown in both Greek & Roman script. Road classification distinguishes between unsurfaced roads of good & poor quality. Tourist information

Includes:: scenic routes, petrol stations, archaeological sites, campsites, beaches, etc. Brief descriptions, in Greek & English, illustrate some of the interesting aspects of each isl&. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse, there are lists of various types of accommodation from hotels to private rooms. The map of Mykonos

Includes:: a street plan of the town of Mykonos & a plan of the famous archaeological site on the nearby island of Delos. Please note: deliveries from Road Editions are not very reliable. For titles currently not in stock it may be advisable to choose a map from another publisher.





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