Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:20, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization. Each 20K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map (with adjustments in the border & coastal areas). The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 20K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. The 1:20, 000 survey covers the whole of Belgium & maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 which shows the division of Belgium into the 50K survey sheets can also be used to see in more detail coverage by the 20K maps. ...

Rif Occidental at 1:50, 000 in a regional series published in Morocco by Carima (Societe de Cartographie et d' Imprimerie du Maroc). The cartography & print quality are rather basic, but these maps show more place names than are found on general maps of the whole country. There is no hill-shading or relief contouring, but there are spot heights for significant peaks & many water features shown: rivers, lakes, & wells. Road detail

Includes:: minor routes & tracks, on many roads intermediate driving distances are stated, plus location of petrol stations & car mechanics. Railways & airports are indicated & symbols denote features such as kasbas, ruins, forts, mines, viewpoints, etc. Map legend is in French & Arabic. PLEASE NOTE: Some previously published titles are currently not available from Carima, with no date when they are likely to be return into stock. On the back cover of each map a diagram shows a series of 16 sheets covering the whole of Morocco, including the Western Sahara. However, only six maps were ever published & the remaining maps will not be done.

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With her inimitable wit & outspoken views, Clarissa Dickson Wright opens her diary & takes us on a journey around Britain with this unrivalled collection of stories & anecdotes from her ever-eventful life. As celebrated cook & champion of the countryside, Clarissa`s year

Includes:: being propositioned by a burly greyhound courser, meeting the Chairman of the Sandringham branch of the WI, a fishing terrier called Kipper & taking on the Health & Safety officials at a rain-drenched County Show. Criss-crossing the country she introduces us to long-forgotten traditions & colourful local festivals as she meets up with extraordinary characters & friends old & new. Entertaining, poignant, but never politically correct, RIFLING THROUGH MY DRAWERS is a breath of fresh air & proves once again why Clarissa is one of the nation`s true treasures.

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Riga street plan from Latvia’s leading map publishers Jana Seta, presenting the city with its outer suburbs at 1:20, 000, plus a more detailed plan of the historic town centre & the adjoining districts at 1:7, 000. The main plan presents Riga with its outer suburbs, with northern & southernmost parts of the city shown as insets. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easy identification of addresses. Tram, trolleybus & bus routes indicate stops & line numbers & railways are shown with names of local stations. The plan shows one way streets, car parks, & locations of petrol stations. Main through routes are highlighted & motorway junctions clearly laid out. Symbols highlight hotels & other accommodation, campsites, museums, churches, markets, etc. An enlargement shows the city’s historic centre & the adjoining districts in greater detail. Map legend

Includes:: English. Street index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover.

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Riga & its Beaches in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Riga in New Holland’s “ Best of…” series; comprising a range of pocket-sized guides exploring a variety of cities worldwide. Designed to be practical, informative & user-friendly, each title in the series presents the highlights of the city concisely, providing a directory of the best places to stay, eat, shop & relax. An overview section provides a brief summary of the l&, history, government & economy, people & the arts. Each guide is designed to make essential information easy to access, with individual sections on the city’s main tourist attractions (‘highlights’), in addition to dedicated sections on sightseeing, activities, shopping, accommodation, eating out, entertainment & excursions. There is also a travel tips chapter with practical advice on getting there & around, when to go, communications, emergencies, health, insurance, safety, embassies, money, tipping, electricity, time, toilets & some basic vocabulary. ...

The environs of Riga on a double-sided map at 1:75, 000 from the locally-based Jana Seta publishers with detailed presentation of terrain & the road or rail networks, places of interest & tourist facilities, etc. The map is double-sided, with a generous overlap & Riga itself included on both sides. Topography & landscape are shown by contours at 10m intervals, numerous spot heights, & colouring/graphics for different types of land use or terrain (orchards, forests, swamps, etc). Finely graded road network indicates “difficult to travel unsurfaced roads”, shows driving distances on main & secondary routes, & indicates locations of petrol stations. Railway lines are shown with stations & stops; the map also shows narrow gauge lines & abandoned routes. Interesting locations are highlighted & symbols indicate hotels & other tourist accommodation, campsites, viewpoints, hills & interesting natural sites, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 5’ & 10’ respectively. Map legend

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

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Riga & Jurmala on waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from Jana Seta, including on the reverse side a large street plan at 1:7, 000 of Riga’s central districts highlighting 25 of the city’s principal tourist sites. On one side is a detail plan of the city’s historic heart & the surrounding districts. Tram routs are shown with stops & line numbers & the map also shows the bus connections from the city centre to the airport. For divers, principal traffic routes are highlighted & locations of petrol stations & car parks are marked. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. 25 of Riga’s principal tourist sights are prominently highlighted. Street index is on the reverse side which also

Includes:: a plan at 1:25, 000 covering the city with its outer suburbs & Jurmala, highlighting 13 more places of interest outside the city centre. Also provided is a large, clear diagram of the public transport network: tram lines, bus route to the airport & suburban railway lines. Map legend

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Central Riga on a tourist street plan combining coverage of the city’s inner districts with a large, clear plan of its historic heart, a diagram of public transport lines across the city & its suburbs, plus contact details for its museums, etc. On one side is a street plan at 1:10, 000 showing Riga’s inner districts on both sides of the Daugava. Bus, tram & trolleybus routes are shown stops & line numbers. For drivers one way streets, car parks & locations of petrol stations are marked. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. On the reverse Riga’s Old Town is shown in much greater detail at 1:5, 000. Symbols indicate locations of hotels & other accommodation, as well as various places of interest. Also provided is a large clear map of the public transport network within the city & its outer suburbs: trams, buses, trolleybuses & railway lines. The map

Includes:: a street index, lists of museums, theatres or concert halls, plus over 50 embassies/consulates, all with contact details. Map legend & all the information

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Riga in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...