Map No. 1236, Savognin, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Bundesamt für Landestopographie (swisstopo), covering the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). * Small format sheets (Nos. 1011
- 1374)* Map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). * Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions:* No map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).* Special larger sheets (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions:* An overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).
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Add hundreds of foreign phrases to your daily lexicon & learn about their quirky, fascinating origins! Some foreign phrases are so good they become a sort of lingua franca. They capture the true zeitgeist, where the English translation is just comme ci, comme ca. If you`re a linguistics geek or language lover with a curiosity about the origins of the foreign phrases, you need this book on your shelf. Savoir Faire is a beautifully designed reference book that

Includes:: Approx. 1, 000 foreign phrases in languages that run the gamut from French to German to Japanese & more. Entries for each phrase offer precise translations, the surprising origins of expressions, & commonly used terms you didn`t even know were foreign. It`s possible you`ll find a phrase or two that you`ve been using incorrectly! Savoir Faire will save you from the embarrassment of misusing a foreign phrase & promises to up the ante on your everyday lexicon with hundreds of new phrases. This book also

Includes:: phonetic pronunciations for each phrase (you`ll be surprised what you`ve been mispronouncing!) & sidebars that explore the quirks of some favorite expressions. Don`t suffer one more trip to the museum asking yourself, ” What the heck is trompe l`oeil?” Don`t put down yet another Umberto Eco novel out of sheer confusion. & avoid tumbling into the camp of declasse--instead become one of the intelligentsia! This handy pocket guide will make you a true cognoscente of culture.



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Savona Province at 1:125, 000 in a series of handy size provincial road maps from Litografia Artistica Cartografica (LAC) with more minor local roads & country tracks than can be found on most regional maps from other publishers. This title is published with the traditional style LAC cartography.LAC’s provincial series is gradually being changed to a new style of digitally derived cartography, so presentation of adjoining titles may vary. All the maps have hill shading to represent the general relief with spot heights for selected peaks, & show a few more local roads & rough tracks than the other road map series. Intermediate road distances are indicated. Regional, provincial & communal borders are marked, & railways, funiculars, airports, sea ferry links & campsites are shown. The legend is in Italian only. The new, digitally produced editions are indexed & have enhanced, more finely drawn cartography: the hill-shading is less bold, motorway service areas are marked, natural parks are highlighted & an expanded range of symbols indicates various landmarks & sites, e.g. antiquities, churches, etc. Two styles of the new cartography are produced, differing only in the colour of the predominant background shading: grey or yellow/green. Some of the new editions include geographical coordinates for the map corners. The index of localities is on the reverse. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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. ...

Karttakeskus’ Water touring maps are a completely new type of map series. The pre-folded maps made from waterproof & rip-proof material can fit into a small space on the boat, but when opened, they cover a wide area. In this way, the water touring map is e.g. an excellent planning tool alongside electronic navigation solutions, offering a wide overview for e.g. route planning. On the other h&, the waterproof material makes the map easy to handle in e.g. an open boat or sailing boat. Water touring maps: In land areas, the maps have been supplemented with the National Land Survey of Finland’s Topographic Database material. New map sheet division. Size 70 × 100 cm, folded 23.3 × 11.3 cm. Additional themes incl. slipways & camp fire sites & landfalls. Scale in maritime areas 1:60 000, inland waterways 1:50 000 Base map source: Finnish Transport Agency. Not for navigation use. Does not meet the requirements of an official nautical chart. ...

Experiencing the bounty of nature is one of life`s great joys: foraging, gardening, fishing, &, ultimately, cooking casual meals, whether indoors or outside over an open fire. From her home in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado, llona Oppenheim devises recipes that make the best use of the abundance of her surroundings: foraged mushrooms & berries, fresh-caught fish, pasture-raised dairy, & home-milled flours. Oppenheim`s recipes rely on quality ingredients & simple cooking techniques to make nutritious, family-centric dishes, including Kale & Feta Quiche, Ricotta & Roasted Fig Bruschetta, Vegetable Soup with Mini Meatballs, Porcini Fettuccine, Tomato Tart, Oatmeal Baked Apples, & Pear Crisp, among others. Many of these recipes call for only a handful of ingredients & require very few steps, resulting in dishes that are easy to make & fresh, wholesome, & delicious too. ...

The Savoy Pocket Watch is the perfect timepiece to honor the watchmakers & wearers of old. One was not a gentleman without a pocket watch, usually kept in a breast pocket & attached to a chain. The Savoy Pocket Watch is reminiscent of the clocks used during the Edwardian era – or, more specifically, those used by staff aboard the RMS Titanic in 1912. The pocket watch’s aged face keeps time in both Southampton (the departure point of the ill-fated cruise liner) & New York, the ship’s intended destination, & features the White Star Line shipping company’s flag. With its beautiful duo-tone brass finish & solid brass case, the Savoy Pocket Watch will make a delightful addition to any collector’s cabinet. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

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. ...

Amidst Africa`s myriad wildlife highlights, Savute must rank as one of the most spectacularly enigmatic: a river that rarely flows, a marsh that metamorphoses from wasteland to watery paradise &, towering over them both, a silent parade of prehistoric hills. Within these habitats lies a complex web of wildlife whose fascinating tales are vividly brought to life in this book
- a stunning visual journey that will delight, astonish & inform.
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The Sawtooth & White Cloud Mountains Adventure Map is a waterproof, topographic trail map that

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