Detailed ski maps at 1:50, 000 from Swisstopo, the country’s national survey organization, showing routes for skiing and/or snowboarding, access by public transport, recommended itineraries, lists of mountain huts, etc. The series uses the cartography of Switzerland’s topographic survey, with additional colouring to show slopes steeper than 30°. An overprint highlights ski routes, indicating suggested direction, difficult passages & sections which must be covered on foot. Also marked are areas where it is forbidden to leave the routes shown on the map. The maps also highlight roads with bus routes, indicating individual bus stops, show ski lifts & funiculars, plus mark locations of refuges or other mountain accommodation. Each title has the Swiss national grid at intervals of 1km, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1’. Some titles cover a larger area, with a part of an adjoining sheet printed on the reverse of the main map as indicated on our series grid. Where appropriate, ski information extends across the border to France & Italy. On the reverse are itineraries of routes recommended by the Swiss Alpine Club, indicating the degree of difficulty, plus lists of alpine huts with contact details. Map legend for the overprint

Includes:: English. The text about the routes & accommodation is in the main language of the area covered by the map.

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Special hiking editions of the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:50, 000, published by Swisstopo in cooperation with the Swiss Hiking Federation. Cartography is the same as in the country’s standard 50K topographic survey but with additional tourist overprint, as below, & presented in three formats:SMALL FORMAT SHEETS (Nos. 213T to 469T): each map covers an area of 35 x 24 km / 21 x 15 miles approx). More recent editions have on reverse additional tourist information; text

Includes:: English. SPECIAL LARGER SHEETS (Nos. from 5001T onwards): published for popular hiking regions, each map covers 50 x 35 km / 31 x 22 miles approx.1:33, 333 WATERPROOF & TEAR-RESISTANT ENLARGEMENTS (Nos. from 3301T onwards): new format, first published in summer 2013. The maps are on more handy size sheets & printed double-sided, covering an area of 32 x 18 km / 20 x 11 miles approx. Cartography is the same as on the 50K maps, simply enlarged to 1:33, 333 for extra clarity but without additional information. Each title

Includes:: details of three recommended hiking trails. Highly regarded for its superb use of graphic relief & hill shading to provide an almost 3-D picture of the country’s mountainous terrain, Swiss topographic survey at 1:50, 000 has contours at 20m intervals. In these hiking versions an overprint highlights routes maintained by the SHF, distinguishing between hiking routes, mountain routes requiring proper footwear, & alpine routes where equipment is needed. Paths which are part of the national or regional network of long-distance hiking routes are specially marked & in the more recent editions are annotated with their official numbers. The maps show mountain huts, refuges & in remote areas also inns, plus roads with bus service & the positions of bus stops. All the maps have a 1-km grid of the Swiss national coordinates; small format sheets also have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1’ intervals.



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Diverse titles from Swisstopo, Switzerland’s national survey organization, in their “ Once & Today” series which covers various locations on a combination of old & present day topographic survey mapping and/or aerial photography to show various aspects of their development. Presentation & content vary
- for more details please see descriptions of the individual titles.
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National Map of Switzerland at 1:1, 000, 000 from Swisstopo, the country’s survey organization, presenting Switzerland in the setting of the surrounding regions of its neighbouring countries. Excellent relief shading for which Swisstopo are well known, with colouring for glaciers plus names of mountain ranges, peaks with heights, valleys, etc, provides are very clear overview of these Alpine areas of Europe. Coverage in France extends westwards beyond the Rhone to Le-Puy-en-Velay & Troyes, extending north/south from Nancy, Strasbourg to just beyond Gap to include the highest parts of the French Alps with Mont Blanc & the Vanoise & Ecrins National Parks. Within Germany the map

Includes:: the Black Forest & the whole of the German Alps, extending to Stuttgart & Passau. In Austria the whole of the Tyrol is included, with coverage extending beyond Salzburg. In Italy coverage extends southwards to Genoa & Bologna, & eastwards to Udine. The map shows motorways & main transit routes with selected linking regional roads, principal rail connections, airports & administrative boundaries of, as appropriate, cantons/regions/departments/states/provinces. A separate inset provides an administrative map of the whole area covered by this title. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at of 30` with WGS 84 coordinates in the margins. The map has no index. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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There is far more to Switzerland than beautiful scenery, chocolate, watches, faceless bankers, & spotless cities. The real Switzerland is full of surprises & anything but bl&. This small, rugged, landlocked country at the heart of Europe has been a confederation since the first three cantons came together in a defensive alliance in 1291. Four national languages are spoken within its borders. Its present twenty-six cantons are largely autonomous & retain their individual characters. In this grassroots democracy real power lies with the people, who exercise it directly through frequent referendums. Swissness is, above all, a spirit of independence & of communal involvement. Although it is a model of peace & multicultural cooperation, with one of the highest standards of living in Europe, Switzerland s prosperity has been hard-won. Historically neutral, it maintains a semi-detached relationship within the European Union. In 2014, a national referendum supported"as on EU migrants. Despite the several hundred thousand EU nationals living & working within its borders, & almost half a million Swiss working in the EU, this small, resource-poor country appears determined to retain its independence. ” Culture Smart! Switzerland” provides an historical perspective, explores Swiss values & attitudes, & looks at the cultural continuity of festivals & traditions. It helps you navigate the workplace, the neighborhood, & the social scene. It offers crucial insights into Swiss business culture, & more generally on differences in communication style. Swiss people are not always easy to get to know. Proud, industrious, fair-minded, & creative, they respect the individual, which means that while they appreciate clear thinking & direct talking, they avoid confrontation. They will never intrude, yet will willingly help out if asked. Make the effort, & people will respond. Warmth, decency, intelligence, & wit are among the many hidden riches of this fascinating society.” ...

A detailed guide to a selection of the unadvertised & privately owned mountain inns or ” Berghotels” of Switzerl&. Day hikes from each inn are described. Information is given on how to connect the hikes from each inn so as to make an extended ” Grand Traverse” holiday. Schematic location maps are included, illustrated extensively with black & white photos. ...

SWORD & SCIMITAR is the gripping tale of the Great Siege of Malta from Simon Scarrow, bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Conn Iggulden & Robert Harris. 1565, Malta: a vital outpost between the divided nations of Europe & the relentlessly expanding Ottoman Empire. Faced with ferocious attack by a vast Turkish fleet, the knights of the Order of St John fear annihilation. Amongst those called to assist is disgraced veteran Sir Thomas Barrett. Loyalty & instinct compel him to put the Order above all other concerns, yet his allegiance is divided. At Queen Elizabeth`s comm&, he must search for a hidden scroll, guarded by the knights, that threatens her reign. As Sir Thomas confronts the past that cost him his honour & a secret that has long lain buried, a vast enemy army arrives to lay siege to the isl&... ...

ENGLAND IS BORN. BBC2`s major TV series THE LAST KINGDOM is based on Bernard Cornwell`s bestselling novels on the making of England & the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Sword Song is the fourth book in the series. Season 2 of the epic TV series premiers this March. It is 885. England is at peace; the Danes rule the north & King Alfred holds the south. But trouble stirs when a band of Vikings invade London. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, Alfred`s greatest warrior, must lead his men to attack the Viking raiders in the south. But his allegiance to the King will be tested in perhaps the most threatening way yet. ...

When Hana`s dying uncle calls her back from the city to the family home in the Albanian mountains, he tries to marry her to a local man who could run the household. Unable to accept the arranged marriage & determined to remain independent, Hana`s only option is to follow tradition & vow to live the rest of her life in chastity as a man
- & so Hana becomes Mark. For a sworn virgin, there is no way back. Years later, Mark
- now a raki-drinking, chain-smoking shepherd
- receives an invitation to join a cousin in the US. This may be Mark`s only chance to escape his vow. But what does he know about being an American woman?


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Map No. 854, Coconino National Forest: Sycamore Canyon & Verde Valley Wilderness Areas, AZ, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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