Saltcoats in 1909 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Most of the town centre is covered, with the map extending eastward to Auchenharvie Colliery (Pits 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6) & to the western edge of Stevenston. Features include railways with both Saltcoats stations, North church, Outer Harbour, Melbourne Park, Magnesia House, Daylight Mine, Auchenharvie, Auchenharvie Cottages, Town Hall, Dockhead Street, etc. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Map No. 10124, Saltfjellet, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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Saltfjellkartet area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational Turkart maps at 1:100, 000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle or ski routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:100, 000 & links to Turkart series at 25K, 50K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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” Saltmarshes are often remote, inhospitable places, neither land nor sea, as hard to pin down as they are to navigate. In this saline odyssey, Clive Chatters has explored his favourite creeks, pools & mudflats to bring us an absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology & history of this scarce & mysterious habitat. There are Tadpole Shrimps, & rare sedges, waders & Wild Celery
- even inland saltmarshes
- in this tour de force by a superb naturalist & writer.”BRETT WESTWOODSaltmarshes are among Britain`s most diverse & dynamic landscapes. They abound around our shores but may also be found inland & at altitude
- wherever water, salt & vegetation combine. The species they support range from extreme rarities of specialised habitats to the less demanding denizens of coastal wetlands. Here is a landscape of international importance for migratory birds, endemic plants & an exceptional variety of invertebrates. Clive Chatters has a lifetime`s affinity with saltmarshes. In this fifth volume of the British Wildlife Collection, he celebrates their natural history & diversity, from the highly distinctive marshes in the Scottish Highlands to the urban remnants of the Thames estuary now engulfed within the capital. By examining the past of these complex habitats, we can gain an insight into how they have developed, & an understanding of their relationship with people. In addition to their exceptionally diverse natural history, saltmarshes are sources of food & medicine, they play a pivotal role in flood defence & carbon sequestration, & have inspired artistic endeavour.- Fully illustrated with over 250 colour photographs- Beautiful jacket artwork by Carry Akroyd


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This map of Saltoluokta Padjelanta Kvikkjokk in 1:75, 000 is part of a series of topographic maps from Norstedts Kartforlaget which

Includes:: 28 outdoor maps covering the mountain areas & popular recreation areas in southern Sweden. The maps in this series have a new look & are printed on a durable & water resistant paper. Cartography, material & printing quality provides clear & easy to read maps ideal for hiking, canoeing & mountain tours. Each map presents an accurate topography which describes local footpaths, cycle or ski routes, sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, places to stay & eat, viewpoints. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). The maps have a 2-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The mountain region is covered– from Riksgränsen in the north to Sälen in the south – in the unique scale of 1:75 000 & adapted to hiking trails. The Kungsleden trail is specially marked with information about distance & approximate hiking time for different stages. The maps for southern Sweden cover popular recreation areas on the east- & west coast in the scale – 1:50 000. To see the list of the other titles in this series, please click on the series link.



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Most of us never realise how many words & expressions used in everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating & charming pocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases
- colourful, bizarre & surprising
- & how they came ashore. Just a few examples are: Chock-a-block Chance your arm Money for old rope Spic & span Push the boat out At close quarters This entertaining book has been a popular title for boaters & landlubbers alike, ever since first publication in 1983. ' Good fun' Yachts & Yachting ' Entertaining, informative, educational & lots of fun' Multihull International ' An entertaining & informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly

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Most of us never realise how many words & expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases
- colourful, bizarre & surprising
- & how they came ashore.

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1300km of cycling routes in a cycling atlas of the Salzkammergut, one of Austria’s most visited regions, presented at 1:75, 000 by Verlag Esterbauer with essential information on accommodation, repair facilities, etc. All the text is in GERMAN only but extensive map legend

Includes:: English, as shown on our sample image. Esterbauer’s Bikeline guides in this series can be used without any knowledge of German, particularly in the absence of similar products in English from other publishers. Each atlas

Includes:: a selection of local cycling routes & tours, presented on clear, easy to follow maps. The overprint highlighting the routes indicates road surface & density of motorized traffic. Gradients, intermediate distances, danger points & roads closed to cyclists are marked, & route profiles show the degree of difficulty for each cycle path. A wide range of symbols indicate everything from covered & lockable bicycle stands, repair workshops & bike rentals to viewpoints, nature parks, leisure & sport centres, local shopping facilities, emergency services, etc. The guides also give opening hours of museums & other local places of interest. A separate section at the end of each guide lists accommodation addresses with phone numbers. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.



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El Salvador, 1982, is the height of a ghastly civil war. Joan Didion travels from battlefields to body dumps, interviews a puppet president, considers the distinctly Salvadoran meaning of the verb `to disappear` & trains a merciless eye not only on the terror there but also on the depredations & evasions of US foreign policy. ...

Colourful Portuguese mansions, gilt-covered baroque churches, the martial art dance of capoeira & a thriving music scene: Salvador is a treasure-trove of Afro-Brazilian culture & beautiful colonial streets. The joys of Bahia extend far beyond the city, though
- with fantastic cuisine, beaches backed by coconut palms, & plunging waterfalls. From the rituals of candomble to the rhythm of samba, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this exotic region. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there & around. * Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink & sleep. * Detailed street maps for Salvador & other key towns in the region. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket Loaded with advice & information on how to get around, this concise guide will help you get the most out of Salvador & Bahia without weighing you down.
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