A hilarious picture-book caper, this is the adventure of Rex, a scruffy little dog who saves the Crown Jewels from a dastardly thief. Living on Tower Green, Rex likes nothing better than sniffing around in litter bins. But one day, the stinky bin he`s rummaging in turns out to be a time machine! It takes him back to the Tower of London of King Charles II, where Rex meets spoiled lapdog Cavalier, explores the old Tower & even gets to see the Crown Jewels. But while he`s admiring the crown, orb & sceptre, thieves burst in & steal them away. Can Rex save the day? Based on a real-life event in Royal history (although it wasn`t a dog that came to the rescue!), this riotous page-turner features time travel, sparkly gems & a very loveable canine hero! ...

The Vintage World Map Collection offers a variety of travel accessories, stationary, toys, home decorations, shopping & storage solutions for children & adults. Each item features extract or a whole vintage world map in bright colours & with varying degrees of geographical details. The style & practicality of these items make them great gift ideas as well as lovely items for anyone to use everyday, at home, at work or travelling. The products in this series are made from up to 90% recycled materials. ...

Reyðarfjörður, map no. 31, in the topographic survey of Iceland at 1:100, 000 published by Mál og menning, with excellent vivid presentation of the terrain, footpaths & bridleways, campsites, etc. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by bold relief shading plus colouring and/or graphics to show glaciers, lava fields, sands & mudflats, as well as to distinguish land with vegetation cover from the more sparsely covered terrain. The series provides a splendid presentation of the country’s topography, with large amount of detail & over 43, 000 place names. Road network indicates gravel roads &

Includes:: country tracks. Also marked are local footpaths, clear to see with their distinctive colouring, & bridleways. Symbols shows campsites, tourist huts or shelters, emergency shelters, summer houses, river fords, golf courses & swimming pools, hydro-electric or thermal power stations, local airports, etc, & detail such as individual farms, abandoned farms or ruins, sheepfolds, etc. Each map covers an area of 84 x 67km (53 x 42 miles approx.) & has latitude & longitude lines drawn at intervals of 2’ & 5’ respectively. Map legend

Includes:: English, German & French. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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Reykjanes
- Þingvellir area of Iceland at 1:100, 000 in a series of detailed hiking & recreational topographic maps from Mál og
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Reykjanesskagi, map no. 1, in the topographic survey of Iceland at 1:100, 000 published by Mál og menning, with excellent, vivid presentation of the terrain, footpaths & bridleways, campsites, etc. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by bold relief shading plus colouring and/or graphics to show glaciers, lava fields, sands & mudflats, as well as to distinguish land with vegetation cover from the more sparsely covered terrain. The series provides a splendid presentation of the country’s topography, with large amount of detail & over 43, 000 place names. Road network indicates gravel roads &

Includes:: country tracks. Also marked are local footpaths, clear to see with their distinctive colouring, & bridleways. Symbols shows campsites, tourist huts or shelters, emergency shelters, summer houses, river fords, golf courses & swimming pools, hydro-electric or thermal power stations, local airports, etc, & detail such as individual farms, abandoned farms or ruins, sheepfolds, etc. Each map covers an area of 84 x 67km (53 x 42 miles approx.) & has latitude & longitude lines drawn at intervals of 2’ & 5’ respectively. Map legend

Includes:: English, German & French. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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Founded by Viking adventurers around AD 870, Reykjavik, the most northerly capital city in the world, is paradoxically a young city. Though it is home to the Althing, one of the oldest existing democratic institutions in the world, it was not until the eighteenth century that it developed from an isolated fishing village into a small town. It survived natural disasters & famine, a harsh climate & foreign meddling. Impoverished & marginalized under Danish rule, it was only with the Second World War, occupation by Allied forces & independence that Reykjavik grew into an important commercial & cultural centre. More recently Reykjavik has witnessed a dramatic cycle of boom & bust as its short- lived financial industry collapsed, creating unprecedented social friction in this most consensual of cities. As the city & country recover from the crash of 2008, Iceland has reassessed its role in the world economy & embraced new forms of tourism. Reykjavik`s rapid growth & modernization stand in contrast to the resilience & permanence of its traditions. In art, literature & many forms of popular culture the city`s people look back to a not-so-distant past of farming & fishing villages. Despite the advent of modernity, the city retains the feel of a small town, where family & community remain important. The modern & the traditional intersect in a city which is famous for its nightlife yet which is still strongly attuned to medieval sagas. Long-time resident & journalist Gerard Lemarquis plots the history of Reykjavik, its episodes of foreign domination & its trajectory towards independence. He explores Iceland`s distant past & myths & legends as well as its often troubled relationship with Britain. Looking at the capital`s major landmarks, he traces the changing phases of Icelandic architecture & its distinctive districts. He surveys the country`s literary & artistic heritage, the idiosyncrasies of its social conventions & the importance of religion in everyday life. Not forgotten are the `dark side` of Reykjavik & the spectacular surrounding natural scenery, which is easily accessible. Written by an outsider with deep roots in Reykjavik, this is both a clear- sighted & affectionate portrait of a unique city. ...

Iceland at 1:425, 000 on a double-sided indexed road map from ITMB, printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with a large street plan of central Reykjavik. The map divides the country east/west with a very small overlap between the sides. Altitude colouring with spot heights & plenty of names of various geographical features shows Iceland’s topography. Glaciers & national parks or other protected areas are clearly marked. Road network distinguishes between paved, unpaved & gravel road. Locations of petrol stations are marked & intermediate distances are given on main routes & selected secondary or local roads. Symbols highlight local airfields, tourist lodges & emergency huts, campsites, hot springs & geysers, golf courses, fishing & skiing areas, viewpoints, etc. The map is indexed & has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30’. A large panel provides a street plan of central Reykjavik annotated with selected accommodation & various places of interest. Also included are photos with brief descriptions of interesting sites. ...

The northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavik is also one of the friendliest. From deliciously warm springs & lagoons to its background of snow-topped mountains, Reykjavik is creative & unique. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this welcoming city. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Reykjavik. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from puffin-spotting to quirky coffee shops. Detailed maps for Reykjavik & around. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Reykjavik provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of the most interesting capitals in Europe.



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The northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavik is also one of the friendliest. From deliciously warm springs & lagoons to its background of snow-topped mountains, Reykjavik is creative & unique. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this welcoming city. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Reykjavik. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from puffin-spotting to quirky coffee shops. Detailed maps for Reykjavik & around. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Reykjavik provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of the most interesting capitals in Europe.



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Erlendur has recently joined the police force as a young officer & immediately sinks into the darkness of Reykjavik`s underworld. Working nights, he discovers the city is full of car crashes, robberies, drinkers & fighters. & sometimes an unexplained death. A homeless man Erlendur knows is found drowned. But few people care. Or when a young woman on her way home from a club vanishes. Both cases go cold. Two lost people from two different worlds. Erlendur is not an investigator, but his instincts tell him their fates are worth pursuing. How could they be linked? In The Heart Of the Night
- Inexorably, he is drawn into the blackness of the city`s underbelly, where everyone is in the dark or on the run. ” One of the most accomplished series of detective novels in modern crime fiction”. -Sunday Times
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