This semi-autobiographical tale of Kerouac`s own trip to France, to trace his ancestors & explore his own understanding of the Buddhism that came to define his beliefs, contains some of Kerouac`s most lyrical descriptions. From his reports of the strangers he meets & the all-night conversations he enjoys in seedy bars in Paris & Brittany, to the moment in a cab he experiences Buddhism`s satori
- a feeling of sudden awakening
- Kerouac`s affecting & revolutionary writing transports the reader. Published at the height of his fame, ” Satori in Paris” is a hectic tale of philosophy, identity & the powerful strangeness of travel.

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The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Saturday, February 15, 2003. Henry Perowne is a contented man
- a successful neurosurgeon, the devoted husband of Rosalind &
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This cult classic of working class life in post-war Nottingham follows the exploits of rebellious factory worker Arthur Seaton & is introduced by Richard Bradford. Working all day at a lathe leaves Arthur Seaton with energy to spare in the evenings. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting hooligan, he knows what he wants, & he`s sharp enough to get it. Before long, his carryings-on with a couple of married women become the stuff of local gossip. But then one evening he meets a young girl & life begins to look less simple... First published in 1958, ` Saturday Night & Sunday Morning` achieved instant critical acclaim & helped to establish Alan Sillitoe as one of the greatest British writers of his generation. The film of the novel, starring Albert Finney, transformed British cinema & was much imitated. ...

Saualpe
- Lavanttal
- Koralpe
- Region Schlicherheimat area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50, 000 in a series of contoured


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Saudi Arabia at 1:3, 000, 000 from the Dubai based Explorer Publishing, with in the reverse the central part of the country shown at 1:1, 600, 000. Road network shows locations of petrol stations & a distance table is provided. Coverage extends to north-west to Amman,

Includes:: Kuwait, Qatar & the United Arab Emirates, although outside Saudi Arabia’s borders only main roads are shown. The map uses satellite image as its base, overprinted with the road network graded into main highways, major & secondary roads & tracks. Driving distances are marked on highways, main & selected secondary roads, with locations of petrol stations & border crossings. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest. The map has latitude & longitude crosshairs at 2° intervals. On the reverse the country’s central region is shown at 1:1, 600, 000, although without much extra detail in the road network, etc. One combined index for both sides lists selected locations, places of interest, archaeological sites, etc. All place names are shown in Latin alphabet, with map legend & other text in English. Also provided is a distance table.

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Saudi Arabia presented at 1:1, 750, 000, indexed, divided between both sides of the map & accompanied by a street plan of central Riyadh, plus as a separate panel Kuwait at 1:390, 000 with a street plan of Kuwait City. On one side is the northern part of Saudi Arabia, extending south to Riyadh & along the Gulf coast to the northernmost tip of the United Arab Emirates. Topography is shown by latitude colouring (bands & peak heights in feet), with plenty of names of mountain ranges, deserts, etc. The map shows the country’s road network including selected desert tracks, with driving distances marked on main roads. Railway lines are

Includes:: & domestic airports are marked. Also shown are locations of selected oil wells & pipelines, boundaries & names of the provinces, & places of interest. The rest of the country is on the reverse. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Each side has a separate index. The map is accompanied by a street plan of central Riyadh, indicating hotels & other facilities. The side showing the southern part of Saudi Arabia

Includes:: a separate panel covering Kuwait at 1:390, 00, with latitude & longitude at 30’ & not indexed, plus a street plan of central Kuwait City. All place names on the maps & the street plans are in the Latin alphabet only.



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Saudi Arabia in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Saudi Arabia in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Saudi Arabia in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...