Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation. The maps have contours at 20m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of terrain or vegetation (s&, terraces, rocks, woodlands, vineyards, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5 miles approx). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude coordinates for the map corners. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series date from 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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. ...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

This new handbook provides a full but concise guide to the key pest species that commonly infest historic houses, & solutions for dealing with them. It enables readers to spot signs of pest infestation, identify the pests responsible, suggest strategies for the removal of the pest & treatment options for infested items & structures, & give clear guidance on long-term strategies to prevent pests from returning. The book is in two main sections: a handy identification section with large, close-up photographs which provides an overview of the environmental conditions where each pest species is likely to flourish, the damage caused & strategies for prevention & treatment & a more detailed pest management section with comprehensive advice about the main ways to prevent infestation as well as appropriate treatment methods. ...

With over 1, 000 AA inspected hotels & B& Bs, plus campsites in Britain & Irel&, this is the essential guide for pet owners wishing to take their pets on holiday with them. Additional information is included such as exercise areas, charges, food, resident pets & whether your pet can stay in the room unattended. The guide

Includes:: a wide variety of establishments from hotels, B& Bs, country-house hotels & seaside accommodation, plus campsites that accept dogs, cats & horses. Each establishment & campsite has been AA inspected so you can book your stay with complete confidence.

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Petals of Blood is a novel based firmly in the reality of its times, portraying a post independence Kenya ruled by greed, corruption & brutality. Paradoxically, the blistering criticism of the legacy of colonialism burns with the most fervid hope for the future of the country. Petals of Blood caused huge controversy in Kenya when it was first published in 1977 & led to the imprisonment of its author Ngugi wa Thiong ...

After decades of British rule Kenya has declared its independence, but drought & poor harvests still govern the village of Ilmorog. Undeterred, Munira, Karega, Wanja & Abdulla each move to Ilmorog in search of a more provincial life, only to find themselves suspects in a crime that signals a dark turning of the times. A classic of modern African literature, Ngugi wa Thiong`o`s damning satire of politics & corruption in Kenya would prove the catalyst for his imprisonment by the Kenyan government. ...

Pete the Cat has woken up grumpy today! Nothing seems to be going his way. But maybe some groovy magic sunglasses can help... Pete the Cat has woken up feeling blue
- & he just doesn`t know what to do! But when Pete is given some groovy, magic sunglasses, he finds out that maybe, just maybe, feeling blue isn`t something you have to do. Spread the good mood with Pete & his friends in the rockin` adventure all about seeing the bright side of every day!
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From the New York Times bestselling artist James Dean comes an all-new supercool activity book! Featuring more than 40 activities & 600 awesome stickers, Pete the Cat`s sticker book is sure to entertain readers of all ages. Full of a variety of fun pages, Pete fans can decorate groovy scenes with their favorite picture book characters! This interactive workbook is the first Pete the Cat sticker-activity book. It`s the perfect entertainment for any family on the go. Bring it along on vacations, road trips, & to restaurants! ...

Iconic designer, Orla Kiely, has been revealed as the designer of this year’s Collectors’ Edition Books Are My Bag tote bag. The Orla Kiely BAMB tote has been created by Kiely in her signature retro print style & is available to order now exclusively for bookshops across the country. The BA has worked with Orla Kiely & her team at Conran Octopus to develop this year’s stunning design.“I am so happy to have collaborated with the Bookseller’s Association, on a special edition print of Books Are My Bag. As a great lover of books & bookshops, nothing gives me more pleasure than discovering a new book, whether it’s a beautiful edition on a new favourite photographer, a great novel or a rare out of print edition. There is nothing more relaxing, inspiring or stimulating than reading & losing oneself in another world. We should all take time to read & importantly, to encourage our children to love books.”
- Orla Kiely BOOKS ARE MY BAG is a nationwide campaign to celebrate bookshops. This collaboration between publishers, bookshops & authors is the biggest ever promotion of bookshops. For many people bookshops conjure fond images of book readings, in-store cafes & delight at the discovery of a new author. & in fact 56% of all book buying decisions are made by consumers in a bookshop, but we must continue to celebrate
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- our high street bookshops so they are not under threat.


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