A hilarious collection of the many articles written by Stephen Fry for magazines, newspapers & radio. It

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Bring exploration & wonder to your desk with this beautiful Planetarium Paperweight! This paperweight is Approx. 8cm (3.25 inches) in diameter at its base. It is made from glass with a felt bottom to prevent sliding on or scratching your desk, & Approx. 4cm (1.5 inches) tall. Great gift for an astronomy teacher or someone who loves outer space! Comes packaged in a black gift box with foil print. ...

An immediate sensation upon its publication in 1969, Papillon is a vivid memoir of brutal penal colonies, daring prison breaks & heroic adventure on shark-infested seas. Condemned for a murder he did not commit, Henri Charriere, nicknamed Papillon, was sent to the penal colony of French Guiana. Forty-two days after his arrival he made his first break for freedom, travelling a thousand gruelling miles in an open boat. He was recaptured & put into solitary confinement but his spirit remained untamed: over thirteen years he made nine incredible escapes, including from the notorious penal colony on Devil`s Isl&. This edition of Papillon, one of the greatest adventure stories ever told,

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Part of a series of exciting & luxurious Contemporary Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with on trend ...

Maps in this series feature extensive overprint highlighting local & long-distance footpaths & cycle routes, including King Ludwig Way or different variants of the Way of St James, indicating their waymarking. Symbols highlight different types of accommodation (campsites, youth hostels, refuges, etc), sport & recreational facilities, various places of interest, etc. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend & all the text are in German only. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

The easternmost part of Indonesia at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles, with separate panels presenting various groups of islands plus Indonesian Papua (Irian Jaya). Enlargements at more detailed scales show the more frequently visited islands of this remote part of Indonesia. On one side is the whole of the Indonesian Papua & the adjoining island groups, including Aru, Kai & Tayandu. On the reverse separate panels show at 1:1, 500, 000:- The Maluku (Moluccas, Moluccan) Islands from north-eastern Sulawesi to the western tip of Papua, including Sula Islands, Halmahera (Jailolo), Bacan Islands, Obi, Buru, Seram (Ceram), Waigeo, Raja Islands & Misool. Enlargements cover in greater detail: Ternate & Tidore Islands at 1:380, 000, plus Ambon with Haruku & Saparua at 1:500, 000.- The Western Daya Islands, including the eastern part of East Timor, Wetar, Leti Islands, Sermata Islands, Babar Islands & Damar Islands.- The Arafura Sea groups of islands: Tanimbar, Tayandu, Kai & Aru.- Banda Islands (Nutmeg Islands) are shown separately at 1:250, 000. Relief shading with spot heights & names of peaks presents each island’s topography. The map shows the road network, plus local airports & ferry connections. National parks or protected areas & numerous places of interest are prominently highlighted. Latitude & longitude are indicated by margin ticks at 1° intervals (30’ on the enlargements). The map has no index of localities or individual islands. Map legend

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Wall map of Papua New Guinea at 1:2, 500, 000 scale, measuring 95x 61cm. Colour variations & shading display terrain type & relief respectively, with cities, towns, provincial headquarters, government stations, villages & Rural Development Centres all shown. Cartography shows major, minor & secondary roads, as well as tracks. Peak heights are clearly shown, as are international & provincial boundaries. The map is also notable for the bathymetric detail, with colour shading used to denote different sea depths, with depths also marked clearly. The reverse of the map contains a hugely detailed gazetteers with names used with the locations to the nearest 5 minutes; the map is simple conic projection with standard parallels 5 ...

Howard Beck is no ordinary travel writer. When visiting a country, he immerses himself totally in his experiences, taking his readers to new levels of awareness. In ” Papua New Guinea: Tales from a Wild Island”, the earthy narrative introduces the reader to a rugged land of 10, 000 colourful tribes, a weird & wonderful bestiary & an adventurous author whose culinary bent finds him dining on python, rat, bat, parrot & insect pupae. Adventures in a land described as `like every place you`ve never been` see Howard one moment standing on the country`s highest mountains, the next exploring the mysterious world beneath the jungle in search of the planet`s deepest cave. His travels with a `tea-towel map`, described with down to earth & often amusing clarity, will have the reader warming to tales of archery contests with wild tribesmen, the discovery of macabre burial sites, sorcery in the dead of night & of being invited to live with a tribe in the land of Laughing Death, where the deceased are exhumed & eaten as a mark of respect. Lavishly illustrated, this is a book to inspire adventurers & travellers alike, whether aspiring or of the armchair variety. ...

The eastern islands of Indonesia, East Timor, the Indonesian Papua provinces, plus Papua New Guinea at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed map from Reise Know-How with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. The map, part of the publishers’ World Mapping Project, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet, with Indonesia & East Timor on one side & Papua New Guinea on the reverse. Coverage in the west starts with the northernmost tip of Sulawesi, the Wakatobi National Park & East Timor, & extends eastwards across the Maluku Islands, the Banda Sea & the whole of the New Guinea isl&, to include the islands forming the eastern provinces of Papua New Guinea. Topography is presented by altitude colouring & spot heights with names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Swamp areas & in the coastal waters coral reefs are marked. National parks & other protected areas including marine reserves are highlighted. The map shows ferry routes between the islands & on land the road network including selected local tracks. Distances are marked on main routes. The map also indicates access to many remote locations, particularly in Papua New Guinea, by air. Internal administrative boundaries in the three countries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological sites, caves, beaches, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 2º intervals & an extensive index of localities. Map legend

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Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands 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 ...