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The western part of Spanish Pyrenees, with coverage extending west to Santander & Burgos plus south to Zaragoza & Soria, at 1:500, 000 in a series of regional road maps from the country’s civilian survey organization IGN-CNIG (Instituto Geográfico Nacional
- Centro Nacional de Información Geográfica), vividly presenting the topography by altitude colouring, boundaries of national/natural parks, etc. Road network is graded & coloured into six types; road numbers are given only on main national roads & no driving distanced are marked. Railway lines are shown with stations & local airports are marked. Icons prominently indicate UNESCO World Heritage sites & state-run parador accommodations. The maps also show administrative boundaries & all place names & other information (roads, railways, topographic features) are presented classified according to its official status. Topography (shown only within Spain’s borders) is indicated by satellite imagery enhanced by altitude colouring, with spot heights, names of mountain ranges, boundaries of national/natural parks, etc. The maps have latitude & longitude lines at 30’ intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only. The series was first published in 2014. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.
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Pyrénées Ouest map from the IGN at 1:200, 000, with excellent presentation of the terrain through contours & vivid relief shading, plenty of names of topographic features, long-distance GR hiking routes, places of interest, etc. The map is designed to provide convenient coverage of the western & central part of the Pyrenees, extending across the highest part of the mountains to St-Girons. The overprint highlights both the GR10 & the GR 11 on the Spanish side. The mapping is a hybrid from two of IGN’s series. Road information & the highlighting for picturesque towns or villages & other places of interest is a direct enlargement of the publishers’ Regional series at 1:250, 000. Presentation of the topography follows that in IGN’s highly popular TOP100 series to provide a better picture each region’s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 100m intervals, enhanced by vivid relief shading & spot heights, plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. An overprint highlights GR routes & connecting other trails. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index is next to the map. Map legend

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English. Accompanying panels highlight the region’s numerous protected areas & main mountain peaks, plus its diversity of regional dialects including Aranese, Aragonese, Basque, Occitan & Catalan.

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The Rough Guide Phrasebook Portuguese is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Portugal. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook will help you communicate with the locals in no time with a dictionary of over 5, 000 words. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Portuguese speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you`re there. There`s even a regional pronunciation guide & Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around & speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Phrasebook Portuguese has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary & a helpful menu & drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook in your pocket you`ll never run out of things to say. ...
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The Mini Rough Guide to Paris is your perfect companion to Europe`s most visited & romantic capital. Discover Paris` highlights with stunning photography & detailed coverage, plus a full-colour section introducing Paris` hottest sights such as the Eiffel Tower & the stylish Marais quarter. Find detailed practical advice on what to see & do in Paris whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels & restaurants, the trendiest bars & the most old-fashioned cafes, & more offbeat attractions, such as new cutting-edge arts space, `the 104`. The Mini Rough Guide to Paris also helps you to plan day-trips from the city to Europe`s biggest attractions: Disneyland Paris & Versailles. Pocket-sized & portable, this edition comes complete with new colour maps, with grid references to help you explore every corner of this romantic city. ...
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Political Map of the World from Penguin in a folded format at 1:35, 000, 000, including principal railway lines, main shipping routes with distances, a time chart with differences to GMT, & a panel of country flags, etc. The map shows countries in bright colours against pale blue oceans. Country names are in English but city names are in their original versions (Moskva, Beograd, Al Qahirah) with the English equivalent added in brackets in most but not all such cases. In Canada & Australia the map shows internal administrative divisions & names of provinces/states. On land main railway lines are marked & on the oceans major shipping routes are annotated with distances between the ports. There is no relief shading but major swamp areas are marked. More names of geographic features such as mountain ranges, deserts, etc, are provided than is found on world maps of similar size, making this title look rather too “busy” in places. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 15°. Projection is Gall’s modified. Below the map is time line indicating difference to the Greenwich Mean Time, plus a colourful panel of country flags. ...
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Python Years Diaries 1969-1979

The Python Years Diaries 1969-1979 by Michael Palin focuses on his years as part of Monty Python, revealing how it emerged and triumphed into a much-loved national television treasure that changed the face of British comedy.The years when Michael’s professional star was in its ascendancy were also years of development and growth in his personal life. The diaries tell of his growing family, his home in a north London terrace, which grows as he buys the house next door and then a second at the bottom of the garden!Not only are the diaries document to the extraordinary goings on behind the Python scene, with all of its powerful personalities, but they also reflect on his blossoming solo work as an actor, writer and producer. Highlights include his accounts of the making both The Holy
Grail and the Life of Brian and the fight with American TV who wanted to bleep out all the best jokes.
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The Python Years Diaries 1969-1979 by Michael Palin focuses on his years as part of Monty Python, revealing how it emerged & triumphed into a much-loved national television treasure that changed the face of British comedy. The years when Michael’s professional star was in its ascendancy were also years of development & growth in his personal life. The diaries tell of his growing family, his home in a north London terrace, which grows as he buys the house next door & then a second at the bottom of the garden! Not only are the diaries document to the extraordinary goings on behind the Python scene, with all of its powerful personalities, but they also reflect on his blossoming solo work as an actor, writer & producer. Highlights include his accounts of the making both The Holy Grail & the Life of Brian & the fight with American TV who wanted to bleep out all the best jokes.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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