THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ` With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life` JOANNE HARRIS` The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories` OBSERVERThe great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs & frost giants, of treasure & magic, & of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest & oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily & handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; & Freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her. From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman.* This book has been printed with two different cover designs. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random* ...

An extraordinary & enthralling illustrated anthology of Norse Myths from a Carnegie-Medal winning author. The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland & artist Jeffrey Alan Love. These dramatic, enthralling & atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle
- one of the greatest & most culturally significant stories in the world
- & tell of Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer & Loki, the red-haired, shape-shifting trickster. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs & monsters is unforgettably imagined.

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Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100, 000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:100, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 75 x 80km. The maps have contours at 10 metre intervals, plus relief shading & colouring for different types of landscape: open l&, forests, alvar, marshes, etc. Boundaries of national parks & nature reserves, areas prohibited to cross-country vehicles, & restricted entry military zones are marked. The maps indicate privately maintained local roads, cycle paths with wind shelters, footpaths, etc, & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 2-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50, 000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:50, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 37.5 x 40km. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). An unusual feature of this survey is the colouring indicating buildings below or above two storeys high & “leisure/holiday homes”. The maps indicate privately maintained roads & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Black & white map of the world from Norstedts, size 136 x 85cm (53.5 x 33.5 approx), for all those who want a contemporary political world map without other colours & yet not just an outline map. Names of countries, oceans & seas, & islands are given in English. Only capital cities are marked (even in large countries such as Russia, USA or Australia); within Europe the names are as in the country itself (K ...

At last, a guidebook covering some of Scottish paddling`s best kept secrets. Scotland is a world-class sea-kayaking destination, the Scottish Islands being rightly famous for the standard of paddling they offer. The North & East Coasts don`t have as many sheltering islands as the West & there is always some sort of swell, but they will richly reward your efforts to explore their hidden nooks & crannies
- stunning cliff & coastal scenery, numerous bird colonies, & fascinating fishing villages each with their own history & character. Forty-five journeys from Cape Wrath to Berwick upon Tweed are described in a way that is both inspirational & informative. Details of launching & landing sites, tides & potential hazards are provided & the coast is described in exquisite detail. This means that it can also be used as a kayaker`s `pilot` for any journey they might wish to undertake in this area. It follows the successful format of other Pesda Press sea kayaking guides, presenting the information in a user-friendly fashion & making good use of maps & colour photographs.
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North & Mid Wales presented at 1:175, 000 on an indexed Ordnance Survey Tour Map with extensive tourist information including an index of selected places of interest. Town navigation maps highlight main traffic arteries plus principal sights & facilities in Aberystwyth, Bangor, Caernarfon, Chester, Holyhead, Llandrindod Wells, Llandudno, Llangollen, Welshpool & Wrexham. PLEASE NOTE: rather than indicating national & regional cycle routes & national trails on the map itself, this information is provided on a separate inset. The index lists both English & Welsh place names. Current edition of this title was published in February 2016. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series list – Ordnance Survey’s Tour maps have extra clear, uncluttered cartography. Topography is shown by altitude colouring & relief shading, plus names of local hill or mountain ranges & heights of important peaks. Additional colouring indicates woodlands; boundaries of National Parks or designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also marked. Road information very clearly distinguishes between different types of roads, from motorways to small local roads, with distances on main routes. Scenic routes are highlighted; motorway services, tolls, gradients on steep roads & level crossings are marked & towns used in motorway signs as Primary Route Destinations are indicated. Railway lines are shown with stations &, where appropriate, ferry routes are marked. Roads which are part of the national or regional cycle network are highlighted & shown with route numbers; the maps also show the National Trail long-distance hiking paths. An extensive range of symbols indicate various places of interest, including campsites/caravan parks & youth hostels/bunkhouses, historic buildings, sport & recreational facilities, country pubs, etc. The maps have lines of the British National Grid. The place names index is supplemented by a list of selected places of interest plus, in most titles, of market days and/or farmers markets. The maps also include city navigation maps, highlighting main traffic arteries, car parks, principal sights & facilities, etc. For more information please see descriptions & coverage images of individual maps. ...

Morocco, Algeria, Libya & Tunisia including Gibraltar, Pantelleria & the Pelagie Islands & Malta. The new 4th edition of this popular pilot has been extended to take in Libya. This country is just starting to become accessible to cruising yachts, & Graham Hutt has visited it several times in recent years to collect information for this new edition. Throughout, the text has been updated, new photos added & harbour plans revised. ...

Arto der Haroutunian takes adventurous cooks on a tour of the cuisines of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia & Libya in this comprehensive guide to North African food. There are over 300 recipes for traditional dishes such as tagines, stews, soups, & salads using classic ingredients such as fiery spices, jewel-like dried fruits, lemons, & armfuls of fresh herbs. Simplicity is at the heart of the medina kitchen. The exotic fuses with the domestic to produce dishes that are highly flavoured yet quick & easy to prepare. Vegetables are prepared in succulent & unusual ways while dishes such as chicken honey & onion couscous, & 'gazelle horns' filled with almonds, sugar & orange blossom water provide a feast for both the imagination & the palate. Tunisian cuisine is perhaps the hottest of the region-due in large part to the popularity of the fiery chilli paste, harissa. As well as a strong French influence, pasta is a passion in Tunisia. Morocco's great forte is its tagines & sauces-with meat & fish being cooked in one of four popular sauces. & Libya, although less gastronomically subtle than Tunisia & Morocco, excels in soups & patisserie. This collection represents the cooking of the region with refreshingly uncomplicated techniques, short lists of ingredients & the comforting, elemental flavours of various spices & seasonings. Recipes are easy to follow, & evoke the spicy, sumptuous flavours of the region. This culinary journey creates some of the world's most extraordinary gastronomic cultures. With a sumptuous range of dishes from simple street fare to elaborate banquet food, this book is a wonderful introduction to North African flavoured with a slice of history, an anecdote or a fable that brings this land of the sunset' vividly to life. ...

Arto der Haroutunian takes adventurous cooks on a tour of the cuisines of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia & Libya in this comprehensive guide to North African food. There are over 300 recipes for traditional dishes such as tagines, stews, soups, & salads using classic ingredients such as fiery spices, jewel-like dried fruits, lemons, & armfuls of fresh herbs. Simplicity is at the heart of the medina kitchen. The exotic fuses with the domestic to produce dishes that are highly flavoured yet quick & easy to prepare. Vegetables are prepared in succulent & unusual ways while dishes such as chicken honey & onion couscous, & `gazelle horns` filled with almonds, sugar & orange blossom water provide a feast for both the imagination & the palate. Tunisian cuisine is perhaps the hottest of the region-due in large part to the popularity of the fiery chilli paste, harissa. As well as a strong French influence, pasta is a passion in Tunisia. Morocco`s great forte is its tagines & sauces-with meat & fish being cooked in one of four popular sauces. & Libya, although less gastronomically subtle than Tunisia & Morocco, excels in soups & patisserie. This collection represents the cooking of the region with refreshingly uncomplicated techniques, short lists of ingredients & the comforting, elemental flavours of various spices & seasonings. Recipes are easy to follow, & evoke the spicy, sumptuous flavours of the region. This culinary journey creates some of the world`s most extraordinary gastronomic cultures. With a sumptuous range of dishes from simple street fare to elaborate banquet food, this book is a wonderful introduction to North African flavoured with a slice of history, an anecdote or a fable that brings this land of the sunset` vividly to life. ...