Map No. 1296, Sciora, 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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Bake your way through the classics from Jane Eclair to Tart of Darkness, Banana Karenina & On the Rocky Road, Flapjack & the Beanstalk, Nineteen-eighty Petit Fours & many more! The most novel way to get to grips with the classics, Scone with the Wind features 75 delicious literary inspired recipes. Arranged by genre, enjoy biscuits & cakes, puddings & pies from romance & comedy through to horror & science fiction, & discover fun, edible versions of your favourite books. It

Includes:: witty introductions & amusing illustrations throughout, baking essentials & themed menus for book clubs, parties & afternoon teas. The ultimate treat for book (and cake) lovers! Recipes include: Breakfast at Tiffins, Whoopie Pies & Prejudice, Key Lime & Punishment, Captain Corelli`s Madeleines, To Kill a Battenberg, Finnegan`s Cake, Vanity Fairy Cakes, Middlemarshmallows, Eton Mess of the D` Urbervilles, Life of Pecan Pie, Alone in Berliner, Lord of the Mille-feuilles, The War of the Viennese Whirls, James & the Giant Peach Cobbler, Much Ado About Muffins, The Cherry Pie Orchard, Scone with the Wind & more!

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Lord Copper, newspaper magnate & proprietor of ` The Daily Beast`, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, & may in a moment of weakness make another. Acting on a dinner party tip from Mrs. Algernon Stitch, he feels convinced that he has hit on just the chap to cover a promising little war in the African Republic of Ishmaelia. ...

A chance conversation with her greengrocer about the portrayal of India in the media inspired journalist Justine Hardy to leave London &, following in the footsteps of Rudyard Kipling, spend a year working at The Indian Express in New Delhi. Her new life
- with a quirky landlord who turns out to be a former Rajput prince
- takes her all over India, from polo matches & the manicured lawns of Assam tea gardens to city slums in Delhi, stumbling across terrorist sentiments, exploring the HIV problem & having an inspiring encounter with the Dalai Lama.

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Lord Copper, newspaper magnate & proprietor of the Daily Beast, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, & may in a moment of weakness make another. Acting on a dinner-party tip from Mrs Algernon Smith, he feels convinced that he has hit on just the chap to cover a promising little war in the African Republic of Ishmaelia. One of Waugh`s most exuberant comedies, Scoop is a brilliantly irreverentsatire of Fleet Street & its hectic pursuit of hot news. ...

` He`s 100% political herpes. Back in six months whatever you do. Or three days, like last time.` Camilla Long on Nigel Farage` You`re as ugly as a salad.` Bulgarian insult`I`m going to beat him so bad he`ll need a shoehorn to put his hat on.` Muhammed Ali There`s no pleasure like a perfectly turned put-down (when it`s directed at somebody else, of course) but Matthew Parris`s Scorn is sharply different from the standard collections. Here are the funniest, sharpest, rudest & most devastating insults in history, from ancient Roman graffiti to the battlefields of Twitter. Drawing on bile from such masters as Dorothy Parker, Elizabeth I, Donald Trump, Groucho Marx, Princess Anne, Winston Churchill, Nigel Farage, Mae West & Alastair Campbell
- which form an exchange between voices down the ages
- Scorn shows that abuse can be an art form. This collection

Includes:: extended literary invective as well as short verbal shin-kicks. Encompassing literature, art, politics, showbiz, marriage, gender, nationality & religion, Matthew Parris`s sublime collection is the perfect companion for the festive season, whether you`re searching for the perfect elegant riposte, the rudest polite letter ever written, or a brutal verbal sledgehammer.



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The Gaelic word for whisky is Uisge beatha, translated literally as ”water of life.” That is as a good a starting place as any to enjoy whisky, as a connoisseur, taster or just an occasional tippler. This beautifully produced volume, The Story of Scotch Whisky goes on an incredible journey around Scotland & back in time too. Written by a Scotsman who considers it a blessing to grow up with Scotch whisky, you will learn about the history of whisky distillation, the famous men whose passion can be found in their special malts, & take tours of the main whisky regions, including the Western Isles, Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, & Campbeltown, visiting some of the greatest names in the production of Scotch, The Glenlivet, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Balvenie, Talisker
- other brands (more than 100 of them) are available. Written with a passion & love for the subject The Story of Scotch Whisky is complemented by stunning photographs, maps & artworks. It make this superb book a unique insight into Scotch whisky, one of the world`s most loved drinks.
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OS Tour Map no. 12, covering the whole of Scotland & Orkney Islands & Shetland Islands at 1:500, 000, extending to Berwick-upon-Tweed & Carlisle in Engl&. Insets show town navigation maps of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness, Dundee, St Andrews, Perth, Stirling, Dumfries, & Oban. Edition D; Publication Date March 2010 About this series:A series of Ordnance Survey ...

Scotland in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Scotland on a double-sided map at 1:300, 000 in a series of nine road maps from the AA, with particularly clear presentation of the road network, including speed cameras, & places of interest shown on a plain, unobtrusive base. Street plans of main towns highlight parking facilities.AA's regional road maps are characterised by their plain white base designed to provide an unobtrusive background for the road network & the names of towns & villages. Colouring is used only to show national parks & forest parks. Rivers & lakes are included, but other topographic information is limited to names of selected mountain ranges, peaks & valleys, plus spot heights. Steep roads have gradient signs. As expected from the AA, the road network is shown with considerable attention given to different types of junctions & interchanges. Primary route destinations are highlighted & detailed information is provided on locations of speed cameras indicating speed limits. Services areas, tolls, etc., are marked & driving distance are given on A & selected B roads. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry routes are included. The plain base also provides a clear background for a very wide range of symbols highlighting and/or naming numerous places of interest, including National Trust or English Heritage sites & their equivalents in Scotland & Wales, sport & recreational facilities, caravan & campsites, etc. The maps have the British national grid lines. In this title: the index is divided between the two sides of the map. Unlike in the remaining titles in this series, the city centre plans of Glasgow & Edinburgh indicating main traffic arteries, one way streets & parking facilities are not indexed. The current edition of this map was published in 2011. ...