In the tradition of Dava Sobel`s ` Longitude` comes sailing expert David Barrie`s compelling & dramatic tale of invention & discovery
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The Hatton Garden Heist captured the public`s imagination more than another other crime since The Great Train Robbery. It was supposed to make a fortune for a team of old time professional criminals. Their last hurrah. A final lucrative job that would send the old codgers off on happy retirements to the badlands of Spain & beyond. It seemed to be the stuff of legends. Tens of millions of pounds worth of valuables grabbed from secretive safety deposit boxes in a vault beneath one of the most famous gold & jewellery districts in the world. But where did it all go wrong for this band of old time villains? & why did the gang`s bid to pull off the world`s biggest burglary turn into a deadly game of cat & mouse featuring the police & London`s most dangerous crime lords? Nobody is better placed to reveal the full story of the Hatton Garden Raid than Britain`s best-connected true crime writer Wensley Clarkson. Through his unique contacts inside the London underworld, he`s persuaded those who really know the truth to reveal the chilling details behind Britain`s biggest ever burglary. ...

Seyðisfjörður, map no. 30, in the topographic survey of Iceland at 1:100, 000 published by Mál og menning, with excellent, vivid presentation of the terrain, footpaths & bridleways, campsites, etc. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by bold relief shading plus colouring and/or graphics to show glaciers, lava fields, sands & mudflats, as well as to distinguish land with vegetation cover from the more sparsely covered terrain. The series provides a splendid presentation of the country’s topography, with large amount of detail & over 43, 000 place names. Road network indicates gravel roads &

Includes:: country tracks. Also marked are local footpaths, clear to see with their distinctive colouring, & bridleways. Symbols shows campsites, tourist huts or shelters, emergency shelters, summer houses, river fords, golf courses & swimming pools, hydro-electric or thermal power stations, local airports, etc, & detail such as individual farms, abandoned farms or ruins, sheepfolds, etc. Each map covers an area of 84 x 67km (53 x 42 miles approx.) & has latitude & longitude lines drawn at intervals of 2’ & 5’ respectively. Map legend

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



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The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

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Laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant tourist map of the Seychelles with a street plan of Victoria, showing larger islands separately at 1:50, 000 or 1:25, 000, plus maps of groups of the archipelago’s outer islands. The maps show the island’s road networks & airports or airstrips, & highlight places of interest, beaches, windsurfing, scuba diving & snorkelling sites, shipwrecks, etc. Topography is shown by relief shading with heights for main peaks. The islands are covered at:- Praslin
- La Digue group (with an enlargement for the Valleé de Mai), Mahé, Silhouette, North, Marianne, Desroches at 1:50, 000- Bird Isl&, Denis, & Aride at 1:25, 000- the three outer groups, Amirantes, Farquhar & Aldabra, at 1:2, 500, 000 The maps are indexed, with separate lists of places of interest, beaches, etc. An indexed street plan shows central Victoria on Mahé at 1:13, 000. Also included is a general map of the whole of Seychelles archipelago & information on the area’s climate. Map legend & all the text include English.
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Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
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Seychelles in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

This guide explores the Seychelles, a group of 115 islands which lie 1600km off the east coast of Africa. Focusing on the main island of Mahe, home to the international airport & the capital, Victoria, & its satellites Praslin & La Digue this guide also features Silhouette Isl&, Bird Island & Denis Isl&. Berlitz Pocket Guide Seychelles is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the country has to offer. Inside Seychelles Pocket Guide:· Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced to the text.· Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip.· A Perfect Tour provides an itinerary of the country.· What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from chartering a boat around the islands & scuba diving, to walking in national parks, catching a folk performance or working your way around stylish bars.· Essential information on the islands` culture, including a brief history.· Eating Out covers the island`s best cuisine.· Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.· A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips & recommendations, accompanied by color photographs, charts & maps for the first-time traveler who wants to experience the major highlights that the Seychelles has to offer. The fold-out map of the Seychelles is ideal for tourists & visitors. ...

Travellers Seychelles is perfectly designed for mainstream travellers who want to access the best of the world's premier beach location. Features of this title include: expert advice that guides you straight to the best sights & experiences; Suggested Itineraries & Highlights sections to help you make the most out of your trip; detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping including suggested walks & tours; full colour photography throughout; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; comprehensive coverage of the country's best, including: Mahe & Inner Islands, Beau Vallon & the north (inc Morne Seychellois National Park, Baie Ternay & Port Launay Marine parks), Praslin & satellite islands, La Digue & satellite islands. ...