Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico Português, the country’s civilian survey organisation. The maps have contours at 25m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of vegetation (vineyards, olive groves, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5miles approx). The maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1’ intervals & UTM coordinates for the map corners – each sheet also shows conversion details from BBLx (Bessel-Bonnie system, Datum Lisbon) to UTM. Map legend is in Portuguese only.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series have now been updated in the 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Pavia Province in a series of handy size road maps from Litografia Artistica Cartografica (LAC) with more minor local roads & tracks than can be found on most regional maps. The series is gradually being changed to a new style of digitally derived cartography, so presentation of adjoining titles may vary. All the maps have hill shading to represent the general relief with spot heights for selected peaks, & show a few more local roads & rough tracks than the other road map series. Intermediate road distances are indicated. Regional, provincial & communal borders are marked, & railways, funiculars, airports, sea ferry links & campsites are shown. The legend is in Italian only. The new, digitally produced editions are indexed & have enhanced, more finely drawn cartography: the hill-shading is less bold, motorway service areas are marked, natural parks are highlighted & an expanded range of symbols indicates various landmarks & sites, e.g. antiquities, churches, etc. Two styles of the new cartography are produced, differing only in the colour of the predominant background shading: grey or yellow/green. Some of the new editions include geographical coordinates for the map corners. The index of localities is on the reverse. This title is still produced in the traditional cartographic style. ...

BOOK 1 OF THE BELGARIAD, the worldwide bestselling fantasy series by one of the godfathers of the tradition. Discover the epic stories that inspired generations of fantasy writers
- from Raymond Feist`s The Riftwar Cycle to George R. R. Martin`s A Game of Thrones. A battle is coming... And in that battle shall be decided the fate of the world Myths tell of the ancient wars of Gods & men, & a powerful object
- the Orb
- that ended the bloodshed. As long as it was held by the line of Riva, it would assure the peace. But a dark force has stolen the Orb, & the prophecies tell of war. Young farm boy Garion knows nothing of myth or fate. But then the mysterious Old Storyteller visits his aunt, & they embark on a sudden journey. Pursued by evil forces, with only a small band of companions they can trust, Garion begins to doubt all he thought he knew...


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This special anthology features the very best stories about cats & dogs from the world of children`s literature, chosen by bestselling author & Battersea Cats & Dogs Home patron Jacqueline Wilson. It

Includes:: a brand new story by Jacqueline herself, Leonie`s Pet Cat, as well as extracts from treasured classics such as The Hundred & One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith & Gobbolino the Witch`s Cat by Ursula Moray Williams, & from modern favourite writers such as Anne Fine & Patrick Ness. The book also features personal new pieces from many authors about their own treasured pets, with contributions from Michael Morpurgo, Philip Pullman, Malorie Blackman & more. This is a collection to enjoy & share for many years. For every copy sold, a significant donation will be made to Battersea Cats & Dogs Home.

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Olaf the Giraffe is excited when he finds a book. ”I LOVE books!” he chuckles, & starts to have a look. But he gets interrupted by a whole host of animals who tell him how to read: lying down like a crocodile, standing on one leg like a flamingo, & even hanging upside down like a monkey! Olaf has enough & stomps away... but soon finds himself sharing the book with all the animals, together.A charming picture book about the joy of reading & finding your own way by Fabi Santiago, whose TIGER IN A TUTU was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Price, 2017. ...

The moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy & his fox & their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen. Now available in Paperback! Pax was only a kit when his family was killed & he was rescued by `his boy`, Peter. Now the country is at war & when his father enlists, Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather. Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave Pax behind. But before Peter spends even one night under his grandfather`s roof he sneaks out into the night, determined to find his beloved friend. This is the story of Peter, Pax, & their journeys back to each other as war rampages throughout the country. A profound & moving story with stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Jon Klassen, ` Pax` is destined to become a classic in the vein of ` Charlotte`s Web` & ` Watership Down`. ...

Jan Morris recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax
- the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as
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Japan, the world`s third largest economy & its largest creditor nation, has been in crisis for more than two decades. Its economy has been depressed or in recession in much of that period, its banking sector in a critical state, & its public sector burdened by recurring fiscal deficits & mounting debt. Today, the hegemonic role in global trade & financial markets has been assumed by the USA & China. Yet, this book argues that a possible future Pax Japonica
- one in which Japan will overcome its paralyzing debt & once again play a leading role in global finance
- can become a reality. Leading international strategist Takeo Harada provides new & astounding insight into Japan`s hidden role as designated controller of large
- often secret
- funds kept for the purpose of rescuing humankind from ultimate disasters. For this reason, Japan`s role in the global economy can never be under-estimated & remains critical to its progress.



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The Pax Romana is famous for having provided a remarkable period of peace & stability, rarely seen before or since. Yet the Romans were first & foremost conquerors, imperialists who took by force a vast empire stretching from the Euphrates in the east to the Atlantic coast in the west. Their peace meant Roman victory & was brought about by strength & dominance rather than co-existence with neighbours. The Romans were aggressive & ruthless, & during the creation of their empire millions died or were enslaved. But the Pax Romana was real, not merely the boast of emperors, & some of the regions in the Empire have never again lived for so many generations free from major wars. So what exactly was the Pax Romana & what did it mean for the people who found themselves brought under Roman rule? Acclaimed historian Adrian Goldsworthy tells the story of the creation of the Empire, revealing how & why the Romans came to control so much of the world & asking whether the favourable image of the Roman peace is a true one. He chronicles the many rebellions by the conquered, & describes why these broke out & why most failed. At the same time, he explains that hostility was only one reaction to the arrival of Rome, & from the start there was alliance, collaboration & even enthusiasm for joining the invaders, all of which increased as resistance movements faded away. A ground-breaking & comprehensive history of the Roman Peace, Pax Romana takes the reader on a journey from the bloody conquests of an aggressive Republic through the age of Caesar & Augustus to the golden age of peace & prosperity under diligent emperors like Marcus Aurelius, offering a balanced & nuanced reappraisal of life in the Roman Empire. ...

The Pax Romana is famous for having provided a remarkable period of peace & stability, rarely seen before or since. Yet the Romans were first & foremost conquerors, imperialists who took by force a vast empire stretching from the Euphrates in the east to the Atlantic coast in the west. Their peace meant Roman victory & was brought about by strength & dominance rather than co-existence with neighbours. The Romans were aggressive & ruthless, & during the creation of their empire millions died or were enslaved. But the Pax Romana was real, not merely the boast of emperors, & some of the regions in the Empire have never again lived for so many generations free from major wars. So what exactly was the Pax Romana & what did it mean for the people who found themselves brought under Roman rule? Acclaimed historian Adrian Goldsworthy tells the story of the creation of the Empire, revealing how & why the Romans came to control so much of the world & asking whether the favourable image of the Roman peace is a true one. He chronicles the many rebellions by the conquered, & describes why these broke out & why most failed. At the same time, he explains that hostility was only one reaction to the arrival of Rome, & from the start there was alliance, collaboration & even enthusiasm for joining the invaders, all of which increased as resistance movements faded away. A ground-breaking & comprehensive history of the Roman Peace, Pax Romana takes the reader on a journey from the bloody conquests of an aggressive Republic through the age of Caesar & Augustus to the golden age of peace & prosperity under diligent emperors like Marcus Aurelius, offering a balanced & nuanced reappraisal of life in the Roman Empire. ...