Born Nikolai Pewsner into a Russian-Jewish family in Leipzig in 1902, Nikolaus Pevsner was a dedicated scholar who pursued a promising career as an academic in Dresden & Gottingen. When, in 1933 Jews were no longer permitted to teach in German universities, he lost his job & looked for employment in Engl&. Here, over a long & amazingly industrious career, he made himself an authority on the exploration & enjoyment of English art & architecture, so much so that his magisterial county-by-county series of 46 books on The Buildings of England is usually referred to simply as ' Pevsner'. As a critic, academic & champion of Modernism, Pevsner became a central figure in the architectural consensus that accompanied post-war reconstruction; as a 'general practitioner' of architectural history, he covered an astonishing range, from Gothic cathedrals & Georgian coffee houses to the Festival of Britain & Brutalist tower blocks. Susie Harries explores the truth about Nikolaus Pevsner's reported sympathies with elements of Nazi ideology, his internment in England as an enemy alien & his assimilation into his country of exile. His Heftchen
- secret diaries he kept from the age of fourteen for another sixty years
- reveal hidden aspirations & anxieties, as do his numerous letters (he wrote to his wife, Lola, every day that they were apart). Harries is the first biographer to have read Pevsner's private papers &, through them, to have seen into the workings of his mind. Her definitive biography is not only rich in context & far-ranging, but is also brought to life by"ations from Pevsner himself. His life
- as an outsider yet an insider at the heart of English art history
- illuminates both the predicament & the prowess of the continental emigres who did so much to shape British culture after 1945.



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Born Nikolai Pewsner into a Russian-Jewish family in Leipzig in 1902, Nikolaus Pevsner was a dedicated scholar who pursued a promising career as an academic in Dresden & Gottingen. When, in 1933 Jews were no longer permitted to teach in German universities, he lost his job & looked for employment in Engl&. Here, over a long & amazingly industrious career, he made himself an authority on the exploration & enjoyment of English art & architecture, so much so that his magisterial county-by-county series of 46 books on ” The Buildings of England” (first published 1951
- 74) is usually referred to simply as ` Pevsner`. As a critic, academic & champion of Modernism, Pevsner became a central figure in the architectural consensus that accompanied post-war reconstruction; as a `general practitioner` of architectural history, he covered an astonishing range, from Gothic cathedrals & Georgian coffee houses to the Festival of Britain & Brutalist tower blocks. Susie Harries explores the truth about Nikolaus Pevsner`s reported sympathies with elements of Nazi ideology, his internment in England as an enemy alien & his sometimes painful assimilation into his country of exile. His Heftchen
- secret diaries he kept from the age of 14 for another sixty years
- reveal hidden aspirations & anxieties, as do his numerous letters (he wrote to his wife, Lola, every day that they were apart). Harries is the first biographer to have read Pevsner`s private papers &, through them, to have seen into the workings of his mind. Her definitive biography is not only rich in context & far-ranging, but is also brought to life by"ations from Pevsner himself. He was born a Jew but converted to Lutheranism; trained in the rigour of German scholarship, he became an Everyman in his copious commissions, publications, broadcasts & lectures on art, architecture, design, education, town planning, social housing, conservation, Mannerism, the Bauhaus, the Victorians, Zeitgeist, Englishness & how a nation`s character may, or must, be reflected in its art. His life
- as an outsider yet an insider at the heart of English art history
- illuminates both the predicament & the prowess of the continental emigres who did so much to shape British culture after 1945.




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With Nikwax Map Proof simple sponge-on application you can protect your maps, charts, paper & card. The Map Proof adds water repellency to new or used paper products. You can make items waterproof, make them last longer & still be able to write on them. No more excuses for torn maps or soggy charts!- Sponge-on waterproofing for maps.- Repels water from paper, maps & charts.- Maintains flexibility.- Recommended for OS maps & marine charts. ...

With Nikwax Map Proof simple sponge-on application you can protect your maps, charts, paper & card. The Map Proof adds water repellency to new or used paper products. You can make items waterproof, make them last longer & still be able to write on them. No more excuses for torn maps or soggy charts!- Sponge-on waterproofing for maps.- Repels water from paper, maps & charts.- Maintains flexibility.- Recommended for OS maps & marine charts. ...

Nile, sheet no. 2885-05, in the topographic survey of Nepal at 1:50, 000 published by the Nepali Government in the late 1990s & early 2000s & produced from remote sensing data by Finnish cartographers as part of that country’s international aid program. The maps cover 15’ x 15’ quadrangles.IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING: AVAILABILITY: although, theoretically at least, still in print, these maps are very difficult to get locally in Nepal and/or from various suppliers elsewhere specializing in obtaining such maps. DELIVERIES MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS.PROBLEMS WITH PLACE NAMES: reports from previous users indicate that transliteration of place names differs from that used widely not only on other maps & in guide books but also on the ground itself, in road signs & in the tourist & trekking industry in general. Whilst most names are similar enough to be easily recognizable, e.g. Namche Bajar for Namche Bazar or Lantan for Langtang, we have been told of confusion & difficulties arising from different spellings appearing on these maps.TREKKING ROUTES & TOURIST INFORMATION: whilst the maps show foot trails & mark locations of temples, etc, they carry no specific trekking information. Major trekking routes & places of interest are not highlighted. There is no marking for base camps & other tourist facilities. Map specifications: Contours are at 40m intervals, with graphics and/or coloring to show various features of the terrain (glaciers with moraines & crevasses, quarries, gravel or clay pits, etc.) & vegetation (forests, bush, grass, orchards & plantations, etc). Additional comments such as “open mixed forest mainly bajh & pine” annotate many area. The maps have numerous spot heights, but relatively few peaks are named. Areas outside the country’s borders are left blank. Settlements in remote areas are indicated by markings for individual buildings & the placing of names does not always make it clear which group of buildings they refer to. Road network distinguishes between major & minor foot trails. Symbols mark features such as temples, schools & hospitals, police stations, etc. Also shown are the country’s administrative divisions. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 5’. Map legend & all the text is in English. Coverage: the whole country is now covered, with the north at 1:50, 000, plus central & southern Nepal at 1:25, 000. The two series are complementary, do not overlap & use the same grid & numbering system (apart from the Lumbini Zone, where a different grid & numbering are used). For areas not shown on our grid & titles not listed here, please contact us by e-mail, but please do bear in mind the problems with availability & the likely very long delivery time. ...

Nile Cruising in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

The Nile
- Cairo/ Luxor/ Aswan in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary
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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. ...

To celebrate the centenary of one of the most exciting expeditions of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration comes ” Nimrod Illustrated”. The book is a remarkable collage of expedition photographs, paintings & ephemera in a deliberate reminiscence of the expedition scrapbooks kept by so many of the expedition participants at the time. Many of the images are rarely seen, if ever before published, whilst others are better known. Together with"ations from the diaries of expedition participants, they tell the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909 which saw the first use of ponies & motor cars in the Antarctic; achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus; achieved the first attainment of the South Magnetic Pole; &, took Shackleton within 100 miles of the South Geographic Pole to attain a dramatic new ` Farthest South` record. This was the expedition that made Shackleton`s name as an explorer & for which he was awarded his knighthood. Edited by Dr. D. M. Wilson, ” Nimrod Illustrated” is a treat for anyone interested in Shackleton, the Antarctic, polar exploration or the atmosphere of the Edwardian age. It is a part of the well regarded series commenced with ” Discovery Illustrated: Pictures from Captain Scott`s First Antarctic Expedition” (2001). ...

Meet Nimrod, a typical horse in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. He`s big, black & brave, yet steady as a rock. But what`s his story, & how is he trained for his special military role? The Household Cavalry is a uniquely British institution, famous around the world for its outstanding pageantry & gallantry on the battle field. Its 250 horses, known as Cavalry Blacks, are central to its existence, & visitors to London flock to see these magnificent horses taking part in ceremonies & routine guarding activities. Little is known about how they are chosen, trained & what their duties
- as full members of their regiment
- entail. Here in words & pictures Juliet Blaxland fills in the background to their life & work, providing a fascinating insight into the world of the Household Cavalry horse.

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